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On March 10^th, the City Council proudly recognized Women's History Month and honors the many women whose dedication, resilience, and leadership continue to inspire future generations.

City Manager's Report

Parking Permits Enforcement

Friendly reminder that the grace period for the 2026–2027 residential parking permits will end on Thursday, March 19. Parking enforcement for the new permit year will begin on Friday, March 20. Residents who have not obtained their permits are encouraged to do so before the grace period ends.

Permits may be purchased online, by mail, via the dropbox outside City Hall, or in person on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and more information is available on the City’s website.

Your City Council Getting Is Getting Stuff Done!

Don’t forget to check out the City Council Recap below for the March 10 Council meeting—Council approved lower encroachment fees for certain businesses, voted to join the South Bay Regional Housing Trust to help address affordable housing, updated ADU regulations, provided direction on the Nike After Dark Run and more.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Yes, it’s this Saturday starting at 11am, more details below—for all participants, please remember the staging area has been changed to the northside of Pier Ave on Valley Drive.

Sanitation District Construction Starting Soon

Construction of the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts South Bay Cities Main Trunk Sewer Repair Project is schedule for March 2026 through February 2027. The project involves repairing approximately 15,500 feet of sewer in Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach. The Districts will rehabilitate the sewer with a pipe-lining system, which can be installed inside the old pipe. Work in Hermosa Beach will be completed in several phases, with Phase 1 anticipated to begin as soon as March 30 starting along the Greenbelt between 2nd Street and 4th Street and then working its way north through the City.

The Districts have selected Sancon Technologies as the contractor, and they will provide residents additional notice for working days and hours, and any possible disruption to your service. No work is allowed will be allowed in our commercial zones between April 1 and September 30. For more information, please visit project website.

Free Shred & Compost Giveaway Event

On Saturday, April 4 from 8am to noon, the City and Athens Services will host paper shredding and compost giveaway event. Free to residents, the event will take place at the Community Center (710 Pier Avenue - enter driveway off Pier Avenue). Please bring your own containers and shovels for the compost and paper shredding will be done on site. For more information, please call 310-750-3603 or visit the City’s website.

Enjoy Your City  

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Saturday, March 14, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Location: Pier Ave and Hermosa Ave

About this event: The Hermosa Beach Chamber Foundation and the City, in partnership, will host the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade featuring local nonprofits, unique vehicles, and more in this celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. For more information, please visit event website.

SoCal Beach Foundation

Saturday, March 14, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Location: Volleyball Courts

About this event: The SoCal Beach Foundation will host adult beach volleyball tournaments on the north side of the Pier. For more information, please visit event website.

AAU Southern Pacific Grand Pris Series

Sunday, March 15, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Location: Volleyball The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will host a youth qualifier volleyball tournament for the national AAU competitions on the north side of the Pier. For more information, please visit event website.

Excursion: Long Beach Symphony POPS Concert

Saturday, March 21, 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Location: Community Center

About this event: Long Beach Symphony POPS Concert, "Sounds of Laurel Canyon, Music of the 60s and 70s." For more information, please visit event website.

CBVA

Sunday, March 22, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Location: Volleyball Courts

About this event: The California Beach Volley Association (CBVA) will host volleyball tournaments for all ages on the north side of the Pier. For more information, please visit event website.

Excursion: Beetlejuice, the Musical, Pantages Theatre, 1pm Matinee

Sunday, March 22, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Community Center

About this event: Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, an unusual teenager whose life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a zany demon. For more information, please visit event website.

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: 

March 10 - City Regular Council Meeting 

City Council Meeting Recap from March 10^th 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, March 17, 2026, 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers 

Public Works Commission Meeting

Tuesday, March 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers

City Council Meeting 

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers