HBCSD Corruption

Proof of the Lie:

There are at least five places in the Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of Pier Avenue School (aka the Community Center) that state that the property can be used for educational purposes as well as recreational purposes:

NOTE: The City of Hermosa Beach City Manager, Tom Bakaly (2012-2016) and the Hermosa Beach City School District Superintendent Pat Escalante (2013-2020) mislead the community regarding the use of the Community Center for HBCSD students. City Manager, Tom Bakaly, repeatedly stated that the Community Center had to be used for recreational purposes.

(1) Article 9, Future Use of Property, 9.02 on page 8 of the Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Property (Pier Avenue School) states:

“Its use shall not be for any purpose other than parks,

recreational, open space, educational, or other community

purposes.”

(2) The Grant Deed, Exhibit C states:

“The conveyance is made and accepted upon the following

expressed condition, restrictions and covenant which shall apply

to and bind the lessees, grantees, successors and assigns of the

parties: The property granted herein shall not be used for any

purpose other than for park, recreational, open space, educational

or other community purposes.”

(3) The Arbitration Agreement, Exhibit D, Article 4, 4.01a states: 

“It is the intent of the District and the City that the primary

purpose of Pier Avenue School is for open space, park, recreational,

educational, or other community purposes which purposes include

activities which contribute to the cultural and recreational benefit

of the community.”

(4) Letter from HBCSD Attorney, Exhibit I, Item 2 dated January 20, 1978 (page 1):

“The District has duly declared the Pier Avenue School to be

surplus property with a reservation as set forth in the Lease

Agreement permitting the District to use a limited portion of

the Pier Avenue School for educational purposes for a period

of fifty years*…”

*NOTE: This is an incorrect statement; there is no expiration to the

district’s use of classrooms, office and storage space at the

Community Center.  This provision is ONLY dependent on district

enrollment above 1,266 students.

(5) Letter from Hermosa Beach City Attorney, Exhibit J, dated January 20, 1978 (page 3): 

“The parties have entered into agreements limiting the future use

of the property.  This use is limited to parks, recreational, open space,

educational, or other community purposes.”