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Council asks staff to report at next meeting on options and costs to secure St. Patrick’s Day parade
Summary
Council requested a near‑term staff report on options, costs and potential funding for security measures and protective barriers for the St. Patrick’s Day parade after organizers said compliance with barrier requirements posed a financial challenge.
Hermosa Beach councilmembers asked staff to return at the next meeting with options and cost estimates for the St. Patrick’s Day parade scheduled for March 15, including alternatives for barrier and security requirements and possible funding or sponsorship sources to meet the city’s safety standards.
Nut graf: The city’s protective barrier requirements for street closures are intended to increase public safety, but event organizers said the cost of compliance has put the parade’s production at risk. Council asked staff to engage the event producer (the Hermosa Chamber of Commerce), review possible lower‑cost barrier options and identify potential funding partners or grants that could cover costs so the event can proceed if feasible.
Council members said they are open to assisting and reviewing funding or operational options but emphasized they would not compromise required safety standards. City Manager Suja said city staff and the chamber continue to coordinate with potential partners and advised that staff could return with specific cost alternatives, grant options and a timing plan at the next council meeting.
Ending: Staff will prepare an informational and, if necessary, action report at the next council meeting outlining specific security‑barrier options, cost estimates and potential funding or sponsorship strategies.
