Purpose: The City has established the informal Civic Facilities Community Advisory Group in response to the Hermosa Beach City Council’s request for community input on future plans to address the City’s aging facilities to better serve the community. This informal Civic Facilities Community Advisory Group will draw upon its collective knowledge to help refine project options, consider financing alternatives, review community feedback, and assist the City Manager in formulating recommendations to City Council and act as ambassadors to the community at large.
The Advisory Group conducted eight meetings beginning November 25, 2024, examining site analysis, municipal best practices, funding options, and public engagement strategies.
Recommendations
The Group's recommendations were presented at the July 22, 2026 City Council meeting.
Recommendations from the Civic Facilities Advisory Group.
PowerPoint Presentation from the July 22, 2026 City Council meeting.
Archived Documents & Videos:
2015 - Civic Facilities Assessment on Issues
2016 - McGrath Study on Square Footage Needs
2017 - Library Needs Assessment
2020 - Community Theater Needs Assessment
2023 - Initial Feasibility Study of Civic Facilities Options
2024 - Video Tours of the Civic Facilities:
2024 - Advisory Group Kick-Off Meeting #1 - November 25, 2024
2025 – Stakeholder Meeting – January 22, 2025
2025 - Advisory Group Meeting #2 - January 6, 2025
2025 - Advisory Group Meeting #3 - February 3, 2025
2025 - Advisory Group Meeting #4 - March 17, 2025
2025 - Advisory Group Meeting #5 – April 7, 2025