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On December 9^th, the City Council voted to appoint longtime South Bay public servant Steve Napolitano as Hermosa Beach’s permanent City Manager. City Manager Napolitano brings more than three decades of leadership in municipal government, along with extensive experience in public administration and law, to our community. The entire City looks forward to working with him as we continue advancing key priorities and enhancing services for residents and businesses.

City Manager's Report

Past Meetings Successfully Migrated to eScribe

The City Clerk’s office has successfully migrated past City Council and Commission meetings into the City’s new agenda management system, eScribe. Past meetings are now accessible on eScribe found on hermosabeach.gov/agenda. To find past meetings, please click the “Past” button and select the corresponding year and a list of all available meetings will populate. Please note that the Clerk’s office is still quality checking the migrated content to ensure completeness. Staff appreciates the public’s patience on this matter.

Homeless Update

It is with great pleasure that we announce that one of our most chronic unhoused individuals in the City has been housed as of December 3rd. Staff worked diligently with our partners to find a location and unit that best suited this individual's needs and we are happy to report they are thriving in their new environment. Staff continues to collaborate with our partners to provide outreach and housing navigation services for those unhoused individuals in our City. 

Holiday Closures 12/24 & 12/31

Friendly reminder that City Hall and the Community Center will be open from 7:00 a.m. to noon on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Both facilities will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. As always, Police and Public Works Departments remain available throughout. For non-emergency assistance, please call the dedicated Police Department line at (310) 524-2750.

Enjoy Your City  

Annual Santra Sleigh Parade

Friday, December 12, 3:30 – 5 pm

Location: Various locations in Hb

About this event: Join the City of Hermosa Beach for the annual Hermosa Holiday and find anta around town during the Annual Santa Sleigh Parade from 3:30-5pm. For more information, please visit City’s website.

Annual Holiday Movie Night Screening “Frozen”

Friday, December 12, 5:00 – 8:15 pm

Location: Community Center (710 Pier Ave)

About this event: Join us at 5pm for holiday activities, craft stations, photos with Santa, and food & beverage concessions. The film screening will begin at 6:30pm. In lieu of admission, we ask that each family bring a new, unwrapped toy for a holiday toy drive. For more information, please visit City’s website.

Beach Cities Toy Drive

Saturday, December 13, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Location: City Hall (1315 Valley Drive)  

About the event: The Cities of Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach are proud to announce the commencement of the Annual Beach Cities Toy Drive. The Beach Cities Toy Drive is held to provide toys to underprivileged children in the County of Los Angeles who would otherwise do without during the holiday season. All toys collected go directly to charities who in turn give those gifts to families in need. For more information, please visit City’s website.

Beach Cities Toy Drive – Wrapping Party

Saturday, December 20, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Location: Joslyn Community Center (1601 N. Valley Drive)  

About the event: The annual wrapping party will take place at Joslyn Community Center. Please bring scissors, tape, and any extra wrapping paper that you may have. For more information, please visit City’s website.

Community Chanukah Celebration

Sunday, December 14, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Location: Pier Plaza

About this event: The Jewish Community Center will host its annual Community Chanukah Celebration featuring entertainment, activities, and the lighting of the menorah on Pier Plaza.

For more information, visit event website.

Excursion: Newport Beach Holiday Boat Parade

Thursday, December 18, 4:30 – 10:00 pm

Location: Community Center

About this event: Celebrate the season with us aboard a private chartered boat as we take part in the world-famous Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade! This isn’t just a sightseeing trip — we’ll be participating in the parade, sailing through the harbor alongside some of the most festively decorated vessels in Southern California. For more information, please visit City’s website.

Excursion: The GRAMMY Museum

Wednesday, January 14, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Community Center

About this event: Immerse yourself in a cutting-edge experience complete with interactive exhibits, films and artifacts. The experience will begin with a 60-minute guided tour followed by a 20-minute screening of “The Making of a GRAMMY Performance”. After the guided portion, guests are invited to return to various points of interest in the museum. For more information, please visit City’s website.

Get Involved  

2026 Greater LA Homeless Count

We need your help to make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. Join us on January 22^nd from 8:00pm to 11:00pm for the 2026 Homeless Count and contribute to a meaningful cause. Through the count, we are better able to direct and advocate for vital services to support the needs of our unhoused neighbors. To register, please visit County’s website.

Holiday Complimentary  Parking

Make your holiday shopping a little brighter with complimentary parking at all red-bagged meters, starting December 3 through December 25. It’s our way of saying thank you for supporting Hermosa businesses and keeping your holiday shopping local.

City Council Meeting Recordings & Recap

For those who couldn't make it to this week’s City Council meetings, we've got you covered! Click the link below to access recorded videos: 

December 9 - City Regular Council Meeting 

City Council Meeting Recap from December 9th can be found here.  

Live City Council meeting links, agendas, meeting minutes and archived videos are always available on the City's website. Stay informed about community events, local issues, and policy decisions in our community. 

Upcoming City Meetings   

Planning Commission Meeting 

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers

Parks, Recreation and Community Meeting

Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers 

City Council Meeting 

Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers 

Public Works Commission Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers