Hermosa has ‘sticker shock’ from special election cost, electric bike riders shocked, too SHARE “A sign of the Times.” Photo by John Post (JohnPost.com). Hermosa Beach police issued 28 citations over the past weekend to electric bike riders who were riding under power on The Strand. The bikes may only be pedaled on The Strand. “A sign of the Times.” Photo by John Post (JohnPost.com). Hermosa Beach police issued 28 citations over the past weekend to electric bike riders who were riding under power on The Strand. The bikes may only be pedaled on The Strand. by Daniel Blackburn City taxpayers will be hefting a higher cost than previously expected for a May 11 special election to replace council member Hany Fangary, who notified colleagues of his resignation on Christmas Eve.