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Hermosa Beach raises meter rates; on‑street to $3, beach lots to $3.50
Summary
After months of discussion and public comment, the Hermosa Beach City Council approved a citywide increase to on‑street parking meters and higher rates for the city’s primary beach lots, citing capital needs and anticipated contract costs for public safety services.
The Hermosa Beach City Council on Sept. 30 approved an increase in parking fees citywide, raising on‑street meter rates from $2 to $3 per hour and setting rates for the main beach lots at $3.50 per hour.
The change was presented by Administrative Civic Services Director Brandon Walker, who told the council “we are going to be reviewing [a] proposal to increase the parking meter rate citywide.” Walker said parking-related revenue is a significant piece of the city’s general fund and that meter income helps pay for capital improvements and operating needs. He also warned of a potential double‑digit increase in future costs when the city renegotiates contracts for county fire and lifeguard services in fiscal 2027–28.
Walker outlined the city’s current parking revenue: about $5…
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