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The removals followed three safety incidents in Valley Park, including large limbs falling near pathways and the playground. Public works and the city’s certified arborist concluded the immediate removals were necessary for public safety; staff also identified additional trees showing decline. Staff said every removed tree was inspected for active bird nests before removal and none were found.

The plan and costs
Public Works proposed replanting roughly 52 24‑inch‑box trees across the park and Greenbelt (the presentation listed an approximate planting plan by location and species). Staff presented species recommendations that differentiate between turf and non‑turf areas and prioritized canopy restoration: jacaranda, ginkgo, western redbud, mesquite, southern magnolia, Australian red gum and others were included. Palm trees were noted as more expensive: a 20‑foot palm replacement can cost on the order of $8,000 each, while the per‑tree range for 24","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hermosa Beach Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission Meeting- October 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Public Works presented a plan to replant canopy lost after removal of 26 dead or failing trees in Valley Park and the city Greenbelt; the commission received the plan and asked staff to consider dog‑park siting and sight‑line concerns before final planting.","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},6450267,"Commission approves 2026 special-event calendar, grants exceptions for September and single-day limits; recommends AAU long-term agreement to council",3399,5001000,8400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5906084-58efdfd4ffb2196bf70e24c53bb70d30&start=5001&end=8400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5906084-58efdfd4ffb2196bf70e24c53bb70d30/thumbnail_5001000.jpg","/articles/6450267/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Commission-approves-2026-special-event-calendar-grants-exceptions-for-September-and-single-day-limits-recommends-AAU-long-term-agreement-to-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6450267-e6844917c0aca27145c7ab34138a30f2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114319&Signature=U~fwaR785bMS3jCATPvCql64xHDBC247p2Hc7q2e4jTBWbrjH~i4M8hLMagknXagvUmpeuTVUFSGVzkXtEztIUdha0G1oCe2McwyBgil3h7M4ehBwj8p8tNa9TZZDUXupcyr34yuJM-F8EghDCHA3k0FNX9NLezIjgXoJR-yLvUIyeYd~S5L~NOS91WtvzrEjn2zSw2WVlAOiADek9dZi6qn7kLl35K6sv-hh1OgZLzi~ImwFI0rjauzneDo7rUnpnIFGs~qjI5JNwtf171jhxA9IV7uLg6CkQbUPeGclfram8Dtq7JGDYlJZusZ~wTqOP2~9wkj-xc8hxML7jkFSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hermosa Beach Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission on Oct. 7 approved most returning Level 2 and Level 3 special events for the city’s 2026 calendar, granted two limited policy exceptions for event scheduling, and recommended that City Council consider a multi-year long-term agreement with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).

The commission approved staff’s package of 11 returning Level 2 events for 2026 with two follow-up actions: an exception to the special-events policy that would allow three events on a single day for Hermosa Little League’s “Night at the Ballpark,” and an exception to the policy’s 15-event-days-per-month cap that would allow the September calendar to exceed that limit. Commissioners voted on the package and accompanying exceptions 5-0.

Commissioners said staff had reviewed event footprints and producer coordination and that, for the September exception, a number of the days counted toward the monthly total are infrastructure days associated with a stage that may not be programmed. After discussion, the commission also approved a related Level 3 returning events packet (including CVBA/CVVA dates) and a second “nothing weekend” for next summer; that vote carried 5-0.

Why it matters: The calendar sets the framework for permitted beach and Strand activity next year, affects local business traffic and city staffing and infrastructure use, and establishes the dates staff will defend or negotiate if competing requests arise.

Key votes and next steps
- Approval of the bulk Level 2 returning events with policy exceptions (September exceedance and three-events-on-one-day exception): motion carried 5-0.
- Follow-up approvals: The commission later approved IBVL and SoCal Beach Foundation dates with one scheduling change for IBVL’s October date and asked staff to hold a disputed Saint Patrick’s Day weekend request for SoCal Beach Foundation until early 2026; that motion carried 5-0.
- AAU long-term agreement recommendation: The commission voted 4-1 to recommend City Council approve negotiations for a multi-event long-term agreement with AAU covering its July championships plus a new high‑school boys beach-volleyball league and Southern Pacific Grand Prix series for 2026–27 (2028 dates to be determined). Staff told the commission any formal agreement would be limited to a three-year span consistent with city practice; the commission’s recommendation will be presented to City Council on Oct. 14.

What commissioners and staff said
Staff (Special Events and Filming Coordinator Austin Dewey) told the commission organizers submitted applications and that staff had reviewed potential date conflicts and infrastructure needs. Commissioners expressed support for the returning events but repeatedly raised concerns about cumulative weekend availability on the north-side volleyball courts and the continued incremental growth of weekend use. One commissioner said the percentage of weekend and holiday days taken by tournaments has crept from about 40 percent to over 50 percent in recent years and asked staff to monitor public access as long‑term agreements are negotiated.

Organizers praised coordination with city staff and said many visiting participants stayed multiple nights and spent locally on lodging, food and parking. Commissioners encouraged event producers to work on visitor logistics such as parking guidance and local-business discounts during tournament weeks.

Legal and policy notes
Staff asked the commission to consider a temporary exception to the city’s Special Events Policy Guide (monthly cap on non-peak-season event days and maximum events-per-day limits). The commission voted to grant the targeted exceptions but instructed staff to continue enforcing the policy framework in other months.

Ending: The commission’s actions set the bulk of Hermosa Beach’s large-event calendar for 2026 and send the AAU long-term agreement to City Council for final consideration. Staff said it will continue to coordinate dates with event producers and report back to the council as negotiations proceed.","The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission approved most returning 2026 special events, granted policy exceptions for September and a single-day cap, and voted to forward an Amateur Athletic Union long-term agreement recommendation to City Council.",{"_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},6450257,"Organizers report tournament attendance and visitor spending in city presentations; staff outlines economic‑survey findings",349,1017000,1366000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5906084-58efdfd4ffb2196bf70e24c53bb70d30&start=1017&end=1366","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5906084-58efdfd4ffb2196bf70e24c53bb70d30/thumbnail_1017000.jpg","/articles/6450257/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Organizers-report-tournament-attendance-and-visitor-spending-in-city-presentations-staff-outlines-economicsurvey-findings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6450257-05196fdca003c5527a0dbe05a4d2c3c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114319&Signature=mogE9JcN2hsfK6ELWq7YuLOL5MhQPiIbhmcBVGweCqWGeorISBxriVz6Kd6JQ5AOQwmsABlg1A9B2BckO5z-SqBoYqgVYq5Tv6O2C4SJsQw2ZvVeIxh8waxOyBI8NsUt5HqM8Kho06oiWUu~yGI2sLW3HiYn0KZr4FaQKh7RPHTCkfc3nUpKg7x4xIHc9WLPBXWNKMU9MI4qlMfd8f13S3vJZpucJVJ2jAK7gcNd9wKpIBghaHwfSRsWJDWW7wdGypNLbVi1UUq3E75sRl3vPJEZd6kqBqjmofhiA3znYBF4HjWkx3VtGUDSmO~ppgtsEfycZk2SkLUV603gV0e0kA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several event organizers and staff presented post‑event summaries and economic‑survey results to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission on Oct. 7, describing visitor origin, lodging patterns and local spending during recent tournaments.

Staff economic survey
Special Events staff reported survey outreach and responses collected at the commission’s request. Survey highlights presented by staff included: AAU (22 responses) — roughly half of respondents traveled from out of state; most parties were three to four people and a majority stayed three or more nights; most respondents spent $1,000 or more excluding lodging. AVP (154 responses) — again, a majority were from out of state, nearly 80 respondents stayed three or more nights; about 40% reported spending $1,000 or more excluding lodging. JVABBCA (229 responses) — about 85% of respondents stayed three or more nights and roughly half reported spending $1,000 or more excluding lodging. Across surveys a high share of respondents said they visited businesses they probably would not have if not for the tournament.

Organizer reports
- Denny Lennon (AAU): Described long history of the Hermosa event, programming such as Beach Nation clinics and King/Queen of the Court, and national committee participation; he noted AAU’s interest in helping the event grow and in improving survey response rates.
- Jeff Conover (AVP representative): Reported that AVP used Beach Nation clinics, fielded 8,114 unique players across associated events, used 53 courts during the event week, and that 58% of survey respondents came from outside California. He also described social media reach and logistics coordination with city staff.
- Jess Smith (JVABBCA): Said JVABBCA had one of its best years, reporting approximately 700-plus teams across pairs and club divisions, with roughly 95% of teams from out of state.
- David Bridal (SoCal Beach Foundation) and other local event organizers also presented participant counts and partnership notes, including discounts or offers secured with local businesses for tournament attendees.

Commission discussion and next steps
Commissioners thanked staff for the survey work and suggested staff and event producers share more detailed, aggregated comments and criticisms (bathroom cleanliness, parking difficulty and food cost/availability) with local businesses and the Chamber of Commerce. Commissioners and producers discussed possibilities for negotiated hotel blocks, volunteer parking guidance and participant communications to reduce local friction in future events.

Ending: Staff said it can use survey responses to project total economic impacts by extrapolating from sample responses and will pursue higher response rates in future events; event producers agreed to improve on-site survey outreach and deepen coordination with the city on parking and visitor guidance.","Event producers for AAU, AVP and JVABBCA presented post‑event reports and staff shared economic‑survey results that show many visitors stayed multiple nights and spent $500–$1,000+ per party during tournaments.","actionData","errors"]

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Organizers report tournament attendance and visitor spending in city presentations; staff outlines economic‑survey findings