by Dan Blackburn Hermosa Beach employees must be vaccinated by November 12, or they will no longer be allowed to work for the city, unless they have a medical…
by Dan Blackburn
Details of a costly agreement settling a lengthy court dispute remain shrouded by court order, but Hermosa Beach residents have learned their contribution to the battle against a Cypress Avenue fitness gym has cost them more than $1.25 million.
The city paid CrossFit Horsepower $950,000, authorized by the city council Tuesday; legal costs paid to City Attorney Michael Jenkins’ firm, Best, Best & Krieger, have so far added an additional $302,200 to taxpayers’ tab.
Some elements of the agreement appear in court documents obtained by Easy Reader, notably that all parties agreed to limiting public comment, and that no party would have to admit wrongdoing or improper action. The document showed that city officials “are pleased” by the outcome.
CrossFit fight with council gets personal
SHARE Hermosa Beach Councilmember Michael Detoy, announced at Tuesday’s City Council Zoom meeting that he has tested positive for COVID-19. He said he feels fine, but will be quarantining. Detoy is a Riverside firefighter. He and his wife have a young child. Easy Reader file photo
Hermosa Beach Councilmember Michael Detoy, announced at Tuesday’s City Council Zoom meeting that he has tested positive for COVID-19. He said he feels fine, but will be quarantining. Detoy is a Riverside firefighter. He and his wife have a young child. Easy Reader file photo
CrossFit Horsepower gym co-owner Jed Sanford has alleged Mayor Justin Massey and Council Member Stacey Armato voted illegally to appeal a recent judicial ruling. That ruling invalidated the council’s September 2018 designation of the CrossFit Horsepower gym as a “public nuisance.” The ruling led to the gym’s closing.