Public Works director previews May 28 CIP study session and updates on paving, courts, pier lights and stormwater feasibility work
May 20, 2026 | Hermosa Beach City, Los Angeles County, California
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Public Works Director Joe told the Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission on May 20 that the City Council will hold a joint CIP study session on May 28 and offered a roundup of current and upcoming public-works projects and related scheduling.
Joe summarized several active utility and paving projects: final repaving and restoration work is wrapping up for an LA County Sanitation District force-main project; a SoCal Gas main replacement began on 8th Street with traffic control in place; and a city-City coordination with Cal Water means the city will repave Aviation later in the year (advertise in summer, construction expected near year-end).
On recreation facilities, staff said the black windscreen surrounding Kelly Courts had been partially removed from the basketball area per direction from council and the city manager; the resurfacing contractor for tennis and pickleball courts will be awarded at the May 26 council meeting and staff is targeting an August reopening of those courts.
Staff reported a one-unit LED retrofit is being tested on Upper Pier lighting as a pilot ahead of a larger downtown lighting proposal the CIP study session will examine; the two-part proposal discussed would first retrofit street light poles on Pier Avenue and separately consider year-round string lights in the palm-tree median.
On stormwater infiltration, consultants Geocentech are updating a feasibility assessment and preliminary design for smaller drywell systems aimed at reducing cost and distancing systems from residences; staff said they are considering a joint grant application with a neighboring jurisdiction due the last day of July and may bring an item to commission in July.
Commissioners asked follow-up questions about repaving timing, contract award schedules, windscreen removal and the infiltration study; staff answered with target dates and an outline of next steps. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
Joe summarized several active utility and paving projects: final repaving and restoration work is wrapping up for an LA County Sanitation District force-main project; a SoCal Gas main replacement began on 8th Street with traffic control in place; and a city-City coordination with Cal Water means the city will repave Aviation later in the year (advertise in summer, construction expected near year-end).
On recreation facilities, staff said the black windscreen surrounding Kelly Courts had been partially removed from the basketball area per direction from council and the city manager; the resurfacing contractor for tennis and pickleball courts will be awarded at the May 26 council meeting and staff is targeting an August reopening of those courts.
Staff reported a one-unit LED retrofit is being tested on Upper Pier lighting as a pilot ahead of a larger downtown lighting proposal the CIP study session will examine; the two-part proposal discussed would first retrofit street light poles on Pier Avenue and separately consider year-round string lights in the palm-tree median.
On stormwater infiltration, consultants Geocentech are updating a feasibility assessment and preliminary design for smaller drywell systems aimed at reducing cost and distancing systems from residences; staff said they are considering a joint grant application with a neighboring jurisdiction due the last day of July and may bring an item to commission in July.
Commissioners asked follow-up questions about repaving timing, contract award schedules, windscreen removal and the infiltration study; staff answered with target dates and an outline of next steps. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
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