Hermosa Beach businesses protest proposed ordinance banning outdoor lines, reducing occupancy, and hours
SHARE A trio performs on Cinco De Mayo in front of El Tarasco on Pier Avenue. The city council recently passed an emergency ordinance to allow outdoor music. Photo by Kevn Cody
A trio performs Mexican music on Cinco De Mayo in front of El Tarasco on Pier Avenue. The city council recently passed an “emergency” ordinance to allow outdoor music. Photo by Kevin Cody
by Dan Blackburn
A Thursday Hermosa Beach council meeting labeled a “study session” and as a prelude to the community’s post-pandemic reopening resulted in a tense schooling of the Hermosa Beach City Council by a wave of angry residents and business owners.
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Fangary, who served seven years on the council is moving to Manhattan Beach.
Mayor Justin Massey said he wanted to appoint a new replacement member to serve out the remainder of Fangary’s term. He did not mention any name, but said he “wanted to appoint because it would be the cheapest way to do it.” He quickly agreed, however, to vote along with fellow council members, saying “I hear” their sentiment.
Cost of the mail-in election will be $30,000 to $50,000, officials said. By contrast, an in-person vote would cost about $100,000.
The election notion was endorsed by a parade of residents.