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Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Director, said Clark Field is closed for reseeding through Feb. 18 and the Community Center East Lawn will be closed through March 6 for building work. Staff announced a partnership event with Alcove Beach Cities for young adults ages 12–25 at the South Park Building on March 13 from 4 to 6 p.m., which will include pizza, painting and ping-pong. Nichols said the department held a similar event late last year with approximately 60 attendees and plans quarterly events for this age group.

Staff said the LiveHermosa recreation and enrichment brochure will be available and registration will open March 3, listing spring and summer classes, camps, excursions and leagues; staff recommended residents sign up early for the Valley Park Summer Day Camp, which typically sells out. The department will bring a contract-class program review to the commission in April, informed by the spring/summer brochure, and a park-hours discussion is pending after internal staff meetings; staff said the police department, public works and city manager’s office have participated in those meetings and that best-practice research from surrounding cities has been completed.

Nichols reported the greenbelt pedestrian-accessibility path is estimated to be complete next week and staff plans a ribbon-cutting ceremony; the renaming of the greenbelt is also under consideration by a subcommittee composed of two commissioners and two council members, with a second meeting scheduled tomorrow.

The report closed with reminders about facility reservations and future agenda items. No formal action was taken; staff requested the commission’s input on the upcoming contract-class program review and park-hours discussion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hermosa Beach Parks, Recreation & Community Resources Advisory Commission Meeting - February 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff reported field maintenance closures, a partnership youth event in March, LiveHermosa brochure release and an estimated completion date next week for a greenbelt accessibility path with a planned ribbon-cutting ceremony.","taxTitle","Hermosa Beach City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",71860,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6668494,"Kiwanis reports weaker-than-usual tree-lot sales; asks city to reconsider restroom access",336,935000,1271000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220416-7145b4f7e4259a3c714e3b10b9500eeb&start=935&end=1271","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220416-7145b4f7e4259a3c714e3b10b9500eeb/thumbnail_935000.jpg","/articles/6668494/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Kiwanis-reports-weaker-than-usual-tree-lot-sales-asks-city-to-reconsider-restroom-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6668494-cf00eab0ad1c801d60258a399e206c89/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181426&Signature=POemNbnGE9wQMf-h5qDObOB57ezV1vqJDOqGWAXDNrwWtpp057UWhjbauf1nY1Xy2kHklVvSNtC-tZtfz0IVUnqV3iYQ1NZLxOZ-4KYs-arQptm9l00AHoub0gyQDRgP6xZa6oeISfTdk~q8ir6EN3vavhWDx0tdSK68oFSHTVEO14bzBaIGU0U6YFqoJBG~IqpVXhd31LTeN53A5HkdJtA~QpyKmDetmeHSjlglm7vYLO-rc72eaus5kbGOQ2leMFOLIXoCPGT1UCyHZi1hG2Uhcxz4OaUrIPEZZazFXHO4okAEi4OWJ6Y~sc1fbQXmA~IOpM9nKXOF39gGNU7NiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rick Koenig, president of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club, told the Community Resources Advisory Commission that the club’s annual Christmas tree lot left more than 140 unsold trees this season — the most he had seen in 25 years of involvement — producing a minimal profit for the nonprofit that supports local charities and scholarships.

Koenig said the club has supported 55 charities and awarded more than 40 scholarships with proceeds from the tree lot and other fundraising but that this year’s sales shortfall will force the organization to reduce its order next season and reassess operations.

“Within my 25 years of being a Kiwanis and being part of that lot, I never remember us having more than about maybe 15 [trees left] and we usually sell out,” Koenig said. He said the club purchased its usual supply of about 2,100 trees and that late Thanksgiving dates, more realistic-looking artificial trees and other factors may have reduced sales.

Commissioners and the public asked about logistics and accessibility. Koenig said that in prior years the Kiwanis had a key to the east-facing Community Center restrooms for emergencies, but city staff has not provided that key in recent years. The Kiwanis rented a porta-potty during the event to aid patrons with ambulatory issues, which Koenig said hurt the lot’s curb appeal and added cost.

Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Director, explained the city’s position: the south wing key cannot be loaned because that key would open multiple facilities, and the city locks the south wing for safety when the Administrative Recreation Council (ARC) is not using it. Staff directs patrons to the north-side restrooms accessed from the entrance under the theater marquee or through the offices.

Community members thanked the Kiwanis for the tradition and expressed concern about the unsold supply. Koenig said the club plans to operate the lot again but will order fewer trees next season and hopes sales improve.

The presentation was informational; no formal action was taken.","The Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club said its annual holiday tree lot left an unusually high number of unsold trees and reported minimal profit, while raising a recurring concern about restroom key access at the Community Center East Lawn.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6668499,"Hermosa Beach commission approves Clark Building use policy, sends rates to City Council",2535,1825000,4360000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220416-7145b4f7e4259a3c714e3b10b9500eeb&start=1825&end=4360","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220416-7145b4f7e4259a3c714e3b10b9500eeb/thumbnail_1825000.jpg","/articles/6668499/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Hermosa-Beach-commission-approves-Clark-Building-use-policy-sends-rates-to-City-Council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6668499-69b07363889eba25b7c299b618f840c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181426&Signature=ACob6RLnYxW~XLm6LiAj6e00VJ4Iy6BVBVEsb~9tVA1k10E4u50usmFWJd9dvpj8-dHQz848F5fN19sl4bguOd9unsLAEloH2EXg9i3g746lHrUfDYFsCKVtueDXfB90~J4vEDVSDpFaJc7QWJ4Lyv9ElIajcKEkjeK5Eop6DFI7y5kaIiLcARioev6-bAqkZYL88~Q6y1Jq2HrwjkWOrgb9F79k4RI3MncA-z7MaSukgomqRQ3qdrXnZzrZg7uiPqF36GkD8JTfuwCBEp6gWB6Y8GLr7OXYLIqG0oLFH9vCKbKvOPSqRd-SA1GbndR6jZH7k8o8eALMS-krq8Ujow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hermosa Beach Community Resources Advisory Commission on Tuesday approved a staff recommendation to forward a new Clark Building use policy and reservation rate schedule to the City Council for final action.

The policy governs the renovated Clark Building’s hours, amenities, rental fees and insurance and includes new options such as limited on-site parking, amplified-sound permits and rules for serving alcohol. Commission approval sends staff recommendations to the City Council for consideration at its February 28 meeting.

Staff said the Clark Building renovations are part of the city’s capital improvement program project CIP 689 and are expected to be complete in April. Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Director, told commissioners the proposed policy was developed from an analysis of past uses, a review of comparable municipal facilities and the building’s new amenities, including a banquet hall, meeting room, kitchen, projector and audio system. Nichols said some fees were new because spaces that previously did not exist (meeting room, projector) are now available.

Under the proposed policy, rental hours for indoor facilities remain 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; amplified sound would be allowed only between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. with a Hermosa Beach Police Department permit. Reservation holders may request up to four parking spaces for an additional fee and may request approval to serve beer, wine or champagne; if approved, the reservation holder must use an ABC-licensed caterer (Type 58 or Type 91) and obtain daily ABC permits or be an eligible nonprofit approved by ABC. Nichols said the city may require additional staff or security at the reservation holder’s expense for events that include alcohol.

The proposed fee schedule lists mandatory fees for banquet-hall reservations, an application fee and a security deposit. Optional fees apply for use of the kitchen, meeting room, projector and audio, and for staff setup/tear-down. Staff said the security deposit is due at the time of application and that “remaining fees” are due two weeks prior to the reservation; staff clarified the security deposit is refundable if cancellation is made before the 15th of the month prior to the reservation, but is forfeited for later cancellations because the city finalizes staff scheduling by that date.

Commissioners asked staff to confirm the dates when comparable facilities set their rates so the council understands how current the benchmarking data are. Commissioner questions also covered insurance language and whether liquor-host liability is optional or mandatory; Nichols said the city’s risk manager drafted the policy language and staff would follow up to confirm mandatory insurance requirements and clarify wording.

Public commenters expressed mixed views. Laura Pena suggested more flexible hours for special events, clearer thresholds for required security, and a tiered cancellation refund structure. John Burry said he feared the aggregate of new fees could price out many residents and urged creativity in discounts for local businesses and nonprofits.

Vice Chair Peyser Maines and other commissioners noted the city had not raised reservation rates substantially for many years beyond CPI adjustments and said the revised rates reflect the need to maintain and operate a renovated facility. The commission’s motion asked staff to provide the dates for the comparable cities’ rate changes and to consider the clarifications and suggestions made during the meeting when preparing materials for council.

The commission approved the staff recommendation on a 4-0 voice vote and directed staff to forward the policy and fee schedule, with the requested clarifications, to the City Council for action on Feb. 28.","The Community Resources Advisory Commission voted 4-0 to recommend city council approval of a new Clark Building use policy and reservation rate schedule that adds new amenities, fees and operational rules; staff will report comparable rate dates to council.","actionData","errors"]

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