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Hermosa Beach commission backs limited beach vending for special events, excludes alcohol
Summary
Following extended discussion, the commission voted 5‑0 to recommend council allow event‑associated vendor sales on the beach with a $115 per‑vendor daily fee, limit food sales to prepared/non‑hot items, and consider a discount for Hermosa Beach businesses; staff recommended against permitting alcohol on the beach.
The Parks & Recreation advisory commission on Jan. 6 voted unanimously to recommend that City Council consider amending Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 12.2.0.3 to allow vendors associated with approved special events to sell prepared food, nonalcoholic beverages and merchandise on the beach (but not on the Strand), with a $115 per‑vendor daily fee.
Staff told commissioners the change would be limited to vendors operating within an approved event footprint and…
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