The Hermosa Beach City Council Tuesday night approved the final wording for 10 different plaques comprising the Surfer’s Walk of Fame expected to be constructed this fall just south of the city’s municipal pier.

In recent months, the City Council has approved both the honorees and the location of the walk. The walk will be completed during the third phase of the pier renovation project and the council will host a dedication ceremony Nov. 2.

“I think the plaque drawings look great and I would just suggest that Roger work with Steve (City Manager Burrell) to correct any errors in the writing,” said Mayor Sam Edgerton. “I want to thank Roger for all of his hard work and dedication on this project.”

The plaques consist of seven charter member stones dedicated to pioneer surfers like Hap Jacobs, Dale Velzy, Bing Copeland, Dewey Weber and Greg Noll. Each of these plaques summarizes the charter member’s contribution to the world of surfing and their ties to the city of Hermosa Beach. These plaques will also include the member’s signature and logo, if applicable.

Another plaque will list the names of 16 pioneer members including Doc Ball, Leroy Grannis and Hop Swarts.

The two remaining plaques will list the names of each City Council member currently in office who approved the project and a brief history on the city of Hermosa Beach related to surfing.

The cost to make the plaques will total an estimated $10,300 plus added costs for installation and construction on the project. Thanks to fund-raising efforts of Hermosa Beach businessman Roger Bacon, the council will build the Walk of Fame without any cost to the city. Since August of 1999, Bacon has raised an estimated $20,000.

A group of 100 longtime surfers and surfboard makers, including the plaque recipients, voted on the honorees and the City Council finally approved the list.

“The original 10 charter members were our top consideration which we then narrowed down to seven,” said Bacon. “We wanted it to be fair, and so we got input from a lot of old-time surfers and people who are linked to the city’s surfing history.”