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Emergency Management Coordinator Maurice Wright presented response metrics for January–June 2025. Wright said County Fire routinely met the contractual goal of first apparatus arrival (within 15 minutes) and that the city’s emergency medical service calls averaged significantly under the 9‑minute goal for emergency responses: \"Most of these calls being EMS calls, and they meet that in under 4 minutes and 30 seconds,\" Wright reported.

Wright and staff also reviewed McCormick Ambulance performance; McCormick met the 15‑minute response goal for code‑2 calls about 90% of the time but had three of six months where code‑3 emergency responses exceeded the 9‑minute goal. Staff said the predominant causes of McCormick delays were distance and hospital 'wall time'—the time an ambulance remains at an emergency department while the patient is transferred—rather than dispatch performance. Wright noted hospitals require ambulances to stay with patients until ER staff accept custody.

The council followed with a broader preparedness briefing. Wright described steps the city has taken to improve evacuation and sheltering preparedness: adoption of the Genesys public evacuation app (LA County app that pushes zone‑specific evacuation messages), an updated local hazard mitigation plan approved by Cal OES and FEMA (required for reimbursement eligibility), Red Cross shelter agreements with the school district, a \"Be Ready\" symposium for residents, and possible funding options for tsunami siren upgrades and beach evacuation planning.

\"Residents have to do nothing: if we have a disaster we will then send an email, text to residents with a link...They can click it. They'll see what zone they're in,\" Wright said of the Genesys evacuation tool. He said the updated hazard mitigation plan was overdue and helps preserve federal reimbursement eligibility after disasters.

Council members asked follow‑up questions about ambulance hospital wait times and possible remedies; staff said the issue is regional and noted ongoing discussions between ambulance providers and hospital systems to reduce wall time. The council then voted to receive and file the presentation; a roll call recorded unanimous approval.

Councilmembers and staff highlighted National Preparedness Month outreach and encouraged residents to review evacuation zones and preparedness steps; staff will continue to coordinate with LA County Fire and ambulance providers and return with any recommended policy actions if regional solutions for wall time do not materialize.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hermosa Beach City Council Meeting - September 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Hermosa Beach officials received a semiannual report Sept. 9 on Los Angeles County Fire and McCormick Ambulance performance showing most response metrics meet contract standards, while some ambulance delays were linked to hospital 'wall times.'","taxTitle","Hermosa Beach City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",71860,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6493075,"Council extends short‑term vacation rental pilot in commercial zones for two years",1204,8281000,9485000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743372-c0934c202018f4b829b2889897e29a76&start=8281&end=9485","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743372-c0934c202018f4b829b2889897e29a76/thumbnail_8281000.jpg","/articles/6493075/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-extends-shortterm-vacation-rental-pilot-in-commercial-zones-for-two-years","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493075-57ac25c29ddc8baf009adeccbcd53f2d/orig.mp4?Expires=1769596091&Signature=lXLyio0GvoATEJ2VWLAVfU-75~4RQ46yNB~vidD7UAIn3nWJstUyu1goUfZlTqwMkV5fuosNKyNZSPRlWQeabWmouaYenyBMjuJd1~g95v24VX1OpnCF9R7-3hfzASkC-Uu~OvyjPSNj7bZCrTAOJ-KlWoTZnZ3sdNjKPsdi5WrERcolI5aKQoBO9AE25e9U4gZlQprMHD~pAjpHeQJKBym5UNjSUzj1~suz53j5VnFvePaW3G7XyhuosNbRNVVB8MKssGZrnOeDBkQdkKMzJ5AlWMZAeJeFIoR3Oh8MsyU9vdfVyLnIMrv1srtYFskhfe7N0TenaVnYNIdAzWDPnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hermosa Beach City Council on Sept. 9 voted 5–0 to adopt an ordinance, by title only, extending the city’s short‑term vacation rental (STVR) pilot program in certain commercial zones for two additional years, through Oct. 25, 2027.

Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza summarized the request and background: the city originally adopted zoning regulations for short‑term vacation rentals in 2019, extended the pilot in 2021 and 2023, and sought another two‑year extension so the program can continue while the city monitors impacts. \"Within the coastal zone, there's approximately 66 units that are eligible. Outside of the coastal zone it's approximately 79,\" Oropeza said; she added the city had about a dozen registered, permitted STVRs at the time of her report.

Council debate focused on the limited scope of the measure — it applies only to eligible residential units located on commercially zoned parcels and does not change the prohibition on STVRs in residential‑zoned neighborhoods. Mayor Rob Seaman said the ordinance \"is a different animal completely from having short term rentals in the residential areas,\" and that the extension preserves the city’s existing pilot program while other state and Coastal Commission legal matters work through the system.

Members of the public urged the council to consider enforcement and contingency planning. A public commenter who recently attended Coastal Commission proceedings warned the council that a Coastal Commission decision could affect local bans and urged the city to have \"a backup plan\" if the commission or litigation changes the regulatory environment. Another commenter said the public would welcome a broader update on STVR status, enforcement and possible fiscal impacts.

Staff told the council it would follow up with more granular information on compliance and TOT collection, noting the difference between the eligible parcel inventory (about 145 commercial parcels with residential units) and the far smaller number of currently permitted units. Councilmember Michael Francois asked staff to report back on whether any eligible parcels are operating without permits and whether TOT is being collected. Staff said they would coordinate with host‑compliance enforcement teams and return with details.

The council adopted the ordinance extension by roll‑call vote; the motion carried with Councilmembers Francois, Keegan, Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem De Toit and Mayor Rob Seaman voting aye.

Council directed staff to continue monitoring the program and to return with compliance data and related recommendations, including options should state or Coastal Commission action change the local regulatory landscape.

Action on the extension does not alter the city’s separate legal matters concerning residential bans or Coastal Commission appeals; staff and council said those broader matters will be addressed in future briefings and agendaed items as appropriate.","The Hermosa Beach City Council voted to extend by two years a pilot zone text amendment that permits regulated short‑term vacation rentals (STVRs) in specified commercial parcels; staff said approximately 145 parcels are eligible and about a dozen units are currently registered.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6493081,"Hermosa Beach council approves phased increase to parking fines, exempts several categories for study",1951,8824000,10775000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743372-c0934c202018f4b829b2889897e29a76&start=8824&end=10775","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743372-c0934c202018f4b829b2889897e29a76/thumbnail_8824000.jpg","/articles/6493081/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Hermosa-Beach-council-approves-phased-increase-to-parking-fines-exempts-several-categories-for-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493081-836693daf274c13d7496c2e727bb0dcd/orig.mp4?Expires=1769596091&Signature=EYNQlrpI-eXBfBR5IhRIlCKx4GLHfCgtfcZaW3vdjW4q2rFPwQZkNKEf48dAnxTNOumj~27oxNFLYhqMEoZiDGca0nE1ZDvwkEsRjrIchnVb8Mf-BI2oRDOcnJ3fil3QD~sRRYV6Qq3hizq-TSQXmFHQYBwrEV5RSUKtQaxu2Iv112p0Awsg~c17UpfUUFVLqCD1zOB9WnFeJ0IGxmG6CSQLwtUJel4vHdCCrBaUD2QyOYceTDJ~VbclWwPGyueqYj8cLyIxYSWHKYjPv7YKB~oBOtEo61vY1uZU4-HbBG7erLTEoYtNNVM9~occUZNxn6vXOYdGmJURzMZmK-U2rQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hermosa Beach City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 9 to raise most parking fines in a three‑year, phased approach to bring the city closer to regional peer levels while directing staff to study a small set of enforcement categories separately.

Councilors approved a plan that raises each fine by $10 this year and divides the remaining increase needed to reach the staff’s proposed levels over the following two years. The council excluded three categories—red curb violations, fire‑hydrant blocking and the 72‑hour parking rule—for further review by a subcommittee and staff before any change is made.

City Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker told the council the city has not meaningfully adjusted many parking fines in more than 20 years and now trails comparable South Bay cities. \"If we were to have kept up with inflation since 2005, the $38 street‑sweeping fine should be $64,\" Walker said during his presentation. He said roughly 75% of all citations fall into two buckets: expired meters and street sweeping violations.

Council and public speakers debated the size and public impacts of the increase. Public commenter Matt McCool warned the change would draw attention: \"We're going from 35 50 to 62 50. That is a 76% increase in parking fines,\" he said, arguing large, sudden hikes can generate negative publicity. Library patron Laura Pena urged caution and recommended pairing any fines with better pricing and visible reinvestment: \"Large fine hikes rarely improve compliance,\" she said, citing policy research.

Council members said they wanted a balanced approach that improves compliance and addresses long‑standing enforcement gaps while avoiding an abrupt financial shock to residents. Councilmember Ray Jackson noted enforcement realities: many repeat offenders treat tickets as a lower‑cost alternative to moving or storing a vehicle, reducing turnover and blocking spaces. From that discussion the council settled on the $10 incremental approach and voted 5–0 to adopt the revised bail schedule and related streamlining of fine categories, with the three carve‑outs to be handled later.

Council directed staff and the finance subcommittee to return with the craft of the excluded items and to report on operational details. Staff also agreed to follow up on enforcement data (including whether short‑term rental units or other out‑of‑town vehicles are being cited and whether those operators are remitting transient occupancy or other taxes). Walker said the city will implement changes administratively and return with details on effective dates and public outreach.

The new phased increases will be implemented by ordinance/resolution and will include administrative updates to the city’s bail schedule and enforcement procedures. Councilmembers emphasized an outreach plan to explain the changes to residents and visitors and to highlight how revenue will be used for parking management and maintenance.

The council also asked staff to explore parking‑inventory opportunities — including whether red‑curb standards and driveway‑blocking policies could be changed to create more legal parking spaces — and to return with options.

The motion carried on a 5–0 roll call vote (Councilmembers Francois, Keegan, Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem De Toit and Mayor Rob Seaman voting aye).","After months of review and public comment, the City Council approved a phased increase to the municipal parking citation schedule with a $10-first-year across-the-board approach and a plan to phase the balance over two years; the council carved out red-curb, fire-hydrant and 72-hour rules for further study.",{"_32":99,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":100,"_40":101,"_42":102,"_44":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6493059,"Council OKs on‑call plan‑review contracts, awards community‑center gas repairs and advances City Yard planning steps",4394,12167000,16561000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743372-c0934c202018f4b829b2889897e29a76&start=12167&end=16561","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743372-c0934c202018f4b829b2889897e29a76/thumbnail_12167000.jpg","/articles/6493059/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-OKs-oncall-planreview-contracts-awards-communitycenter-gas-repairs-and-advances-City-Yard-planning-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493059-41d9b83fc9efbcfacff3e6fa01ff5191/orig.mp4?Expires=1769596091&Signature=d01rpUoTmJ22nvMcUXp2dWbjWcV7oAMFE7H7OaN6RC0DuV-IW~WA5JYHr2~8iSMW5NfsJebyicN0nJJgO5GgL7lH~IgkOslq0M14hMWuq-JedAHoYXeBdlJ7ivbGzS9-zd5RRzphJkyHXKzLX7MK-Whc5M1ukc1x4ilYbI5HEyx4uPtOA3Q3neRuFAu5JLiOX9zOeQtlfqJ43Mhh9J01HP1JP9unj2nPRCzWc6L-auzvDrOTNzShPqOQUEmziNDkl4CdgE56WQfEXa1eg1bouT89-0GPv1Il4dTjJ6KCjGT6MRUfcrflnXp~h5hw74xxmz9qq~IgKG2D1QzDtFEzUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On Sept. 9 the Hermosa Beach City Council approved a set of capital and professional‑services actions to support ongoing development review capacity and building repairs.

After a competitive solicitation (RFP 2045), staff recommended and the council awarded on‑call development plan review and staff augmentation agreements to TRB & Associates, Inc., and Willdan Engineering. The agreements are five‑year contracts with an annual not‑to‑exceed amount of $200,000 per firm (cumulative $1,000,000 cap over five years). The City’s presentation said the firms demonstrated relevant municipal experience, cost competitiveness and positive references; council approved the awards unanimously.

The council also awarded a construction contract to the apparent low bidder for the Community Center gas repair project. The recommended contractor (New Power Contracting and Building Mechanicals) submitted the low bid of $254,916 to run new piping from the meter and re‑route interior gas lines that had been failing and required the city to shut off service. Staff requested a 20% contingency; the project remains within the previously appropriated CIP amount (about $350,000). Staff said work will begin in October and run roughly 35 working days.

Separately, the council approved staff's recommendation to proceed with critical next steps on the long‑running City Yard replacement project. Staff will issue an RFQ for an owner’s representative (OR) — a construction‑management/architectural advisor — and proceed with project programming and updated environmental assessments. City staff said these three critical‑path tasks (owner’s rep, programming, environmental updates) will allow the city to better define costs and then return to council with funding and delivery‑method recommendations. The council approved moving forward with the RFQ and programming steps.

Councilmembers emphasized the operational importance of the plan‑review contracts to speed permit processing and the need to restore safe, permanent gas service at the community center. Staff also noted the broader fee‑study work underway to align permit fees with the actual cost of service.

The contract awards and City Yard authorization were approved by roll call; votes were unanimous.","The council awarded two five‑year on‑call plan‑review contracts (TRB & Associates; Willdan Engineering), approved a $254,916 construction contract to replace community center gas piping, and authorized staff to move forward with an owner's‑representative RFQ and project programming steps for the City Yard project.",{"_32":111,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":112,"_40":113,"_42":114,"_44":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6493065,"Council clarifies meeting rules: restores 3‑minute public comment to boards, delays visual aids and keeps Roberts rules for commissions",1987,9545000,11532000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743372-c0934c202018f4b829b2889897e29a76&start=9545&end=11532","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743372-c0934c202018f4b829b2889897e29a76/thumbnail_9545000.jpg","/articles/6493065/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-clarifies-meeting-rules-restores-3minute-public-comment-to-boards-delays-visual-aids-and-keeps-Roberts-rules-for-commissions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493065-e5a5bc92ee7f9c421622fef49bbb2848/orig.mp4?Expires=1769596091&Signature=Ha68c41izuVZ~GaTVBtGm6vyknl22KGxgNxX9Teh-dk8yGKBnJh7xAYIxrtE1ilf-D6WYN4dgSnj5QS3HpUeyMlxc5gdsMRl4UXwIx~eXPUZbpVN57pEAlrq2blymti2wP6xhAIusk8TCUMmcNs7G6djgzVQa9NrMi3aCfWvgKAGpDI9ufyNuoroSnOwijyqUZNg15FU2zFIaLTWFN9w5tCDLpAI7U9h0P4~hpVxX7hne1EQF0o8uQHVbYteRVFPBcnjKuTUW6WPu~p5veTZzdsBOXpBNGZT5~rcXOMGV9Vn0Pp-ldzPj494j2nv4g~8N9FAL-eYTeD8V~ud9lvm~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hermosa Beach City Council on Sept. 9 revised several meeting‑procedure rules for subsidiary boards and commissions, voting to restore a three‑minute public comment limit and to delay or prohibit the use of live visual aids while staff develops a formal audiovisual policy. The council also voted to keep Robert's Rules of Order for boards and commissions rather than adopt Rosenberg's Rules, and directed staff to provide training materials for commissioners.

City Clerk's staff briefed the council on three staff recommendations: (1) apply the city council’s rules for public comment — including a three‑minute limit per speaker and elimination of a 30‑minute aggregate limit — to subsidiary boards and commissions; (2) delay implementation of allowing visual aids until an IT‑vetted audiovisual policy is prepared; and (3) consider whether Rosenberg's Rules (a shorter, more simplified parliamentary guide) should replace Robert's Rules for boards and commissions.

Council debated the tradeoffs. Several public commenters urged retaining visuals for accessibility and for speakers who rely on maps or photos to make a point. A resident said visual aids are \"a lifeline\" for those with language or hearing challenges and noted other cities accept materials submitted 24 hours in advance. The city clerk explained other South Bay cities largely require pre‑submission and that Manhattan Beach uses an in‑house IT check before display.

After discussion the council took three distinct votes. First, the council unanimously approved applying the three‑minute limit and removing the prior 30‑minute aggregate restriction for boards and commissions. Second, the council voted to disallow live visual aids at meetings (the motion passed with Councilmember Keegan recorded as voting no; the rest voted yes). Third, by a 4–1 vote the council declined to adopt Rosenberg's Rules for subsidiary boards and commissions and instead kept Robert's Rules of Order while directing staff to produce commissioner training materials and to agendize a fuller Rosenberg vs. Roberts comparison at a future retreat.

Mayor Rob Seaman said the policies aim for clarity and consistent expectations across advisory bodies. The clerk's office will prepare the training materials and an audiovisual policy for a future council review; staff noted the city’s IT constraints and a past Zoom‑bombing incident as reasons for caution with live visuals.

The votes on the three procedural items were recorded in separate roll calls and took effect immediately for subsidiary boards and commissions unless the clerk’s office later implements a different effective date for technical reasons.","After public comment and staff briefing, the council voted to apply a three‑minute public‑comment limit to subsidiary boards and commissions, to prohibit live visual aids for now, and to retain Robert's Rules (with planned training) rather than adopt Rosenberg's Rules for boards and commissions.","actionData","errors"]

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