08/28/2026
🏛️ Hermosa Beach City Council Recap: August 25, 2026
Miss the August 25 City Council meeting? Our Council Recap breaks down the key issues addressed so you can stay informed.
Highlights from this week’s City Council meeting:
👏 Recognized Former Public Works Commissioner
Council recognized former Public Works Commissioner Thor Legvold for four years of dedicated service to the community.
🕊️ Remembered George Schmeltzer and Stephanie Crane
Council honored George Schmeltzer and Stephanie Crane for their service, friendship and lasting impact on Hermosa Beach.
🚧 Received Public Works Project Updates
Council received updates on the Hermosa Avenue sewer project, Kelly Court renovation and playground improvements at Valley, Seaview and South Parks.
🏠 Updated Short-Term Rental Regulations
Council introduced Ordinance No. 26-1502, permitting short-term rentals within the Coastal Zone and prohibiting them outside the Coastal Zone, with a review after six months.
📝 Updated Purchasing and Contracting Procedures
Council introduced Ordinance No. 26-1503, increasing the City Manager’s contracting authority, establishing emergency purchasing procedures and updating references to the California Public Contract Code.
🏐 Approved New Special Event
Council approved the AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships as a new Impact Level 3 special event and granted an exception to the simultaneous court use policy.
🎳 Reviewed Lawn Bowling Club Operations
Council received and filed a report regarding Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club operations.
📬 Approved Revenue Measure Communications Services
Council approved an agreement with Team CivicX for two informational mailers and social media support in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000.
🗳️ Selected League of California Cities Delegates
Council designated Councilmember Francois as the voting delegate and Councilmember Saemann as the alternate for the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference and directed both to support the Murrieta Resolution regarding local authority over housing and land-use decisions.
📌 Other Updates
• Approved the July 28 City Council meeting minutes
• Received and filed the Check Registers, City Treasurer’s Report and CIP Status Report
• Approved an amendment for on-call arborist consulting services
• Supported SB 799 and engagement with the Measure G Task Force
• Approved a sponsorship donation to the Grades of Green VERTE 2026 Gala
• Approved an agreement supporting a federal School Violence Prevention Program grant application
• Received and filed a report regarding a potential 12- to 18-month hiring freeze
📅 Looking Ahead
The next regular City Council meeting will take place Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Read the full recap, watch the meeting video and view the post-meeting agenda at https://loom.ly/IlkEykM