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Parks commission OKs start of long-term negotiations with Hope Chapel for annual picnic; staff to negotiate dates and fees
Summary
The Hermosa Beach Parks, Recreation & Community Resources Advisory Commission voted 5-0 to recommend city council begin long-term agreement negotiations with Hope Chapel for a community picnic in 2026–2028, instructing staff to ensure dates do not exceed monthly event limits and to negotiate fee details that will return to council for approval.
The Hermosa Beach Parks, Recreation & Community Resources Advisory Commission voted unanimously to recommend that city council begin long-term agreement negotiations with Hope Chapel for an annual community picnic to occur in 2026–2028.
Staff presentation said the application (filed Oct. 30, 2025) requests dates that are not yet confirmed and that the event producer anticipates up to 1,000 participants and spectators over the course of an event. Austin Dewey, special events and filming coordinator, told the commission staff would negotiate dates and terms and return to council for final approval of any agreement.
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