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1) Temporary chair appointment
Motion: Name Barbara Ellman as temporary chair for the meeting until the scheduled election of officers.
Outcome: Motion carried unanimously on roll call. Commissioners recorded as voting yes: Tullis, Warner, Moroney (Maroney), Horowitz and Ellman.

2) Consent calendar
Motion: Approve consent calendar consisting of the June meeting action minutes and the May 2025 activity report.
Outcome: Motion carried unanimously.

3) Inclusion of Frosty Olympics (Impact Level 2 returning special event)
Motion: Add the Frosty Olympics (a fundraising beach event supporting local resident Mike “Frosty” Foster) to the 2025 special events calendar for Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, on the south side of the pier; event time 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; estimated attendance up to 100; event must preserve lifeguard emergency access lanes and include no fenced areas.
Outcome: Motion carried unanimously.

4) Commencement of long‑term agreement (LTA) negotiations for junior volleyball tournaments
Motion: Recommend City Council commence negotiations for long‑term agreements with JVA BVCA, AAU and AVP for 2026–2028 with staff‑recommended dates (JVA BVCA early July, AAU mid‑July, AVP late July), two‑year agreements with a one‑year city option; staff may consider adding one or two additional late‑July days at staff discretion if they do not conflict with other events.
Outcome: Motion carried unanimously. (See separate article for discussion and rationale.)

5) Election of officers
Motion: Nominate and elect Barbara Ellman as Chair and Commissioner Horowitz as Vice Chair (nominations were made on the record and the commission then voted).
Outcome: Motion carried unanimously.

6) Youth program subcommittee creation and nominations
Motion: Create a Youth Program Subcommittee to meet quarterly for one year, develop a youth stakeholder group and return recommendations to the commission; nominate Commissioner Tom Maroney and Commissioner Warner to serve on the subcommittee.
Outcome: Subcommittee creation and appointments approved unanimously; staff to return an item defining scope and schedule.

Notes: Several items were actions or directions to staff (e.g., scheduling Little League presentation for August, preparing a pool joint‑use options report), but the items above were the formal recorded motions with outcomes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hermosa Beach Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission Meeting - July 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","This page lists formal motions recorded and decided by the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission on July 1, 2025; all recorded motions passed unanimously.","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},6521035,"Community Resources director reports Clark Building opening, July events and pool‑access study",410,4409000,4819000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5114465-611d43c89afcf44124f528af4e8450aa&start=4409&end=4819","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5114465-611d43c89afcf44124f528af4e8450aa/thumbnail_4409000.jpg","/articles/6521035/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Community-Resources-director-reports-Clark-Building-opening-July-events-and-poolaccess-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521035-1c61099a59d906b4b5028f242778eb67/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436865&Signature=e9Ds5bA1gSo727WdNwAVftg3mfP1x8fYPhfqvxKPDk65HX5h-LTEwSlnUNUmSxuxrEkmyKICIObqig2hkiWTyhieco~BTXmWqRZRQHnRSvsLF76R-KOTcaMi411nkgq3npo0o~G9ijJpZIfIkcsYmwLqK92yZ-1DfxzAGQW7uOnx1TFNIatYUODohJXOY8D2Mt8Kxvhz2qIfWgJKvFzBqudqClZp1GYcAfeCCrg9OYbLNQnKItwgcuFA~qZSgzG~Agy5S04CKnU3yzOn1yZ3tDurSOJj2atKyHb5i1c~1W0MOOVbCE4fGhnGuWogycGcZmYtkb3OrYk2V86~ZZGvfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Community Resources staff updated the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission on several administrative and program items on July 1, including the Clark Building, Parks & Recreation Month activities and council directions for future commission work.

Clark Building: Lisa (Community Resources Director) said construction is “set to be completed any day now” and rental applications were opened on the city website the same day. Staff emailed an interest list of roughly 120 organizations and had received eight inquiries on the first day the application went live. Staff said they plan an opening celebration toward the end of the month, pending completion of final inspections and delivery of a commemorative plaque.

Parks & Recreation Month and upcoming events: Staff noted July is National Parks & Recreation Month (theme: Build Together, Play Together) and highlighted partnerships and city events: the three national junior volleyball tournaments in July, Shakespeare by the Sea, and a free community movie matinee on July 13 in partnership with LA Galaxy (showing Kicking & Screaming) with soccer activations and on‑site programming; pre‑registration requested but not required.

Council referrals: City Council deferred two items to the commission for review: (1) explore options to provide Hermosa Beach residents with easier access to a pool through joint‑use agreements (staff plans to reach out to Redondo Union High School and other agencies after the summer season), and (2) review the Hermosa Beach Little League’s proposal for Clark Field improvements (staff will schedule Little League to present to the commission in August). The council also requested a future agenda item for a complete review of lawn bowling maintenance and operations; staff said that item will come to the parks commission before returning to council.

Other operational notes: Summer camps at Valley Park are sold out each week with waitlists of 40–80 people; staff reported interest in possibly adding a South Park camp next summer. The department expects to announce final talent for the fall concert series soon and continues to accept applications for the filming coordinator position through July 6.

Why it matters: The Clark Building opening adds a new rentable community space and the council referrals will require commission attention on pool access, youth sports improvements, and facility maintenance.

Next steps: Staff will return with reports on pool joint‑use options, Little League Clark Field improvements (scheduled for August), and a lawn‑bowling review. Clark Building availability and an opening celebration date will be communicated to the commission and the public once final inspections and plaque delivery are complete.","Staff reported the Clark Building nearing completion and open for rental applications, announced Parks & Recreation Month programming including a July 13 LA Galaxy movie matinee, and said council had deferred two items — pool access and Clark Field improvements — to the commission for further work.",{"_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},6521040,"Residents present dog‑park plan; commissioners ask staff to agendize a subcommittee review",7652,2351000,10003000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5114465-611d43c89afcf44124f528af4e8450aa&start=2351&end=10003","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5114465-611d43c89afcf44124f528af4e8450aa/thumbnail_2351000.jpg","/articles/6521040/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Residents-present-dogpark-plan-commissioners-ask-staff-to-agendize-a-subcommittee-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521040-6bf62ffc4eea511ecc2e5235532427b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436865&Signature=jOF-fHFP-7ulvsynX19vGl2D~nFlZvRrx1BCgWR8eKKzs~QPKoAAORuGAWEK7LIIMG~UOeM~F1lndWkrFTNFpQrWiavfyZQ-nnXZ9Yv6H2lcv3LyRYhp4eywcjRQIJIJNb6qHUDg7JD2p~yYYHP8zy1Ved4roO8OmZJNcdiUBLLg0KxyEugFa~HYrQ6Cg-u3oERLNRvttYT0z00fgi6A2xTVp2mEO1RmwTSUy3Zu05XuYJD7HD81X-Sz1KHapHdhHq9AV5E0Ng0DI0fwekHXfKO~yKBLl67moZ5Tv5gVrZ8bjwVjBPqTssXh3mZPc7rxiwjyQvosFDCCpZB-umDMtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A community group advocating for an off‑leash dog park presented a detailed proposal to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission at its July 1 meeting, describing possible locations, design options, estimated costs and volunteer support.

Carla Buck, representing Bark for a Park, told commissioners the group’s January petition has more than 1,200 signatures and the organizers believe Hermosa Beach has “more than 3,000 dogs in the city.” The group presented 11 candidate sites citywide, and identified three primary sites it considers most viable: Valley Park Northwest (a 14,000–17,000 sq ft city‑owned patch near Gould and Morningside), Valley Park Southeast (about 9,000–10,000 sq ft near Kiwanis) and the eastern portion of Noble Park (roughly 10,000 sq ft). The presenters also discussed a smaller northeast corner of South Park as a possible secondary site and described seasonal or limited‑hours “pop‑up” experiments on the beach as an option for testing demand.

Design and cost: The group summarized design choices and costs. For a 10,000 sq ft dog park the group estimated a construction range of about $92,000 to $250,000 (including a 20% contingency), with ongoing maintenance costs to be determined. Options discussed included small‑dog and large‑dog areas, 6‑foot fencing, shade and privacy barriers, and a range of surface materials from dirt to antimicrobial artificial turf (the latter noted as highest cost but easiest to manage).

Funding and operations: Bark for a Park proposed a mix of funding and maintenance strategies: increased dog‑license outreach to raise fees and participation; volunteer fundraising; private sponsorships; and possible user fees or registered‑user privileges. Buck said volunteers are prepared to help with fundraising and maintenance under city direction.

Commission response and next steps: Commissioners thanked the group for the research and recommended deeper study. Several commissioners suggested staff and the group collaborate on a short neighborhood outreach process before formal site selection to identify and address neighbors’ concerns. Commissioner Tom Maroney urged a subcommittee to work with the group; several commissioners expressed support for agendizing a future action item to consider forming a dedicated subcommittee. Community Resources staff said they will place the matter on a future agenda so the commission can consider forming a subcommittee, which would then interview neighbors, review costs and return recommendations.

Why it matters: Hermosa Beach currently lacks a public off‑leash dog park; proponents argue a city park would provide social and health benefits, reduce illegal off‑leash use elsewhere and support walkable access for residents. Neighbors and commissioners raised questions about shade, noise, impacts to adjacent homes and ongoing maintenance.

","A community group, Bark for a Park, outlined a proposal for one or more off‑leash dog parks in Hermosa Beach, presenting candidate locations, design options and estimated costs; commissioners asked staff to return the item as a future agenda item and to consider a subcommittee for further review.",{"_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},6521047,"Hermosa Beach commission backs start of long-term agreement talks to lock July junior volleyball calendar",2661,6236000,8897000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5114465-611d43c89afcf44124f528af4e8450aa&start=6236&end=8897","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5114465-611d43c89afcf44124f528af4e8450aa/thumbnail_6236000.jpg","/articles/6521047/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Hermosa-Beach-commission-backs-start-of-long-term-agreement-talks-to-lock-July-junior-volleyball-calendar","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521047-6e80f3bc229aa7158835588b5013deec/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436865&Signature=Zc4h-tCZa6u7ymK29y8iAE91TNHQfwOQ8FqavCrRBlimpAuA-q-eC8rF8FocwwVkdW3CXzz85KDd3JewH5pV9cTtvhuJ-K3QDaVJBTex8~YddLQqIuNoNHL-zDF2StddrOjMn2gnA99ccPXsOHpKX3qzUFKemMFUfEmKDdPM~7KtJh5H~9cRywX7pdVNwcaYJHHZkqOWjNoSnwpzvjoTOKyoPNuhuwnVTyFDpbp6AdkBJ4A08yqZbueF~Q-6qwa5ahCDwwlniPPUgSA7~0PRawGxHym835900l0ki6PQT92AuoQJxhlyfwScqU4BoFGBasI~hmBKBenU--yu~kRiZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission voted unanimously July 1 to recommend that City Council begin long-term agreement negotiations with three national junior volleyball organizations — JVA BVCA, AAU, and AVP — and to adopt a consistent July schedule that places JVA BVCA in early July, AAU in mid-July and AVP in late July.

Commission staff said the proposal aims to prevent recurring date conflicts that have arisen in recent years among the three tournaments, which together draw thousands of competitors and visitors to Hermosa Beach each July. Lisa (Community Resources Director) told the commission staff’s recommended sequence mirrors what City Council approved for 2024–25 and would maintain “the same event dates annually for consistency for these organizations and its program participants.”

The recommendation follows presentations from event organizers. Jeff Smith, the JVA BVCA representative, said his 2025 national championship is sold out and estimated the event brings about 1,000 athletes, hundreds of coaches and thousands of family visitors who stay multiple nights in the area. Denny Lennon, representing AAU, said AAU’s national championships have similar scale and impact and stressed the importance of calendar stability for families and club planning.

Staff acknowledged AVP’s recent changes in event format and noted AVP did not propose a professional adult Hermosa Beach Open during the next term; AVP’s LTA application submitted to the city was for its junior tournament only. Because AVP requested a larger window in some LTA materials, staff proposed limiting AVP’s junior event to a late-July slot (July 19–27 in the sample calendar) with eight event days, consistent with the other organizations’ typical windows. The commission’s motion approved commencement of two-year negotiations (with a one-year city option to extend) and asked staff to be open to considering whether the city could add one or two extra days at staff discretion near the end of AVP’s proposed window if that would not interfere with the International Surf Festival setup.

Why it matters: The three tournaments together occupy much of Hermosa’s July special-event calendar and account for substantial hotel, dining and local business revenue. The commission said a predictable, repeatable schedule supports recruitment of out-of-area teams and helps the city plan enforcement, lifeguard coverage, and public access around crowded weekends.

What the commission decided: Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend City Council authorize staff to negotiate two-year long-term agreements with a one-year city option for JVA BVCA, AAU and AVP using the staff-recommended sequence (early July: JVA BVCA; mid-July: AAU; late July: AVP). The motion was made on the record by Commissioner Tom Maroney; a second was recorded and the motion carried unanimously.

Next steps: Staff will begin formal negotiations with each organization and return negotiated agreement terms to the commission and City Council for final approval. The commission also asked staff to pursue basic post‑event surveys with promoters to gather more precise data on where visitors stay and how long they remain in Hermosa Beach.

","The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission voted unanimously to begin negotiations on multiyear agreements with three national junior volleyball organizations and recommended a fixed July sequence to avoid date conflicts and preserve the tournaments’ national character.","actionData","errors"]

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