Redondo Beach City Council authorizes Measure FP bonds
The city can issue up to $93,350,000 for replacement fire stations and police facilities, with property taxes covering repayment.
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A financing presentation estimated an average tax rate of 17.40 per $100,000 of assessed value over the life of the bonds.
Replacing public safety buildings now has a bond financing plan. The Redondo Beach City Council authorized up to $93,350,000 in Measure FP general obligation bonds for two replacement fire stations, a new police headquarters and renovations to a police annex. Voters approved Measure FP in 2024 with approximately 71% support. The Redondo Beach Budget and Finance Commission also received a presentation on the proposed borrowing and its tax impact.
The projects are in conceptual design. The city plans to use a process in which its design-build team develops the scope and a guaranteed maximum price before construction. A citizens oversight committee will monitor spending to ensure the bond proceeds go toward Measure FP projects. The current schedule calls for construction to begin around the third quarter of 2027 and continue for approximately two years, into 2029.
The financing presentation estimated a 5.19% interest rate and annual repayments of approximately $6.6 million through 2056. Property taxes would cover those payments; the projected average rate is 17.40 per $100,000 of assessed value, compared with a ballot estimate of 17.45. The actual rate would vary with assessed values. The city plans to seek competitive bids for the bonds, with the lowest borrowing cost determining the winning bid. The Redondo Beach City Council would then consider approval of the sale and issuance.
Update: Public Boat Launch Project and Grant Application (DBW)
A public boat launch proposal is being revised to cost less. Harbor Commission staff described changes to a grant application for the planned launch at a designated harbor site. The earlier estimate was $16.8 million. Following feedback from the Department of Boating and Waterways, staff said the revisions cut the estimated cost roughly in half.
The revised design lowers the top of the ramp from 15 feet to 12 feet, reducing the soil needed to raise the site. It removes a proposed restroom building from the grant application and uses a 20-year sea level rise standard instead of a 50-year standard. The underlying plan still calls for two launch lanes, trailer parking and a public promenade.
The Harbor Commission previously recommended applying for the grant using this design option, and the Redondo Beach City Council authorized the application in November 2025. Staff told the Harbor Commission that a grant award would start another phase of design work and public outreach, not construction. The Department of Boating and Waterways is expected to make a funding recommendation in January 2027, with state budget action to follow in July 2027.
Council adds meetings to pickleball design process
The Redondo Beach City Council unanimously approved a referral for two community meetings on the pickleball facility at Aviation Park (Park). Residents would have opportunities to weigh in before conceptual design approval and again before final construction plans receive approval; staff will consider operating models that could affect the design.
Residents would get two chances to comment before the city settles the facility’s design and construction plans.
Council sets proposed hotel-tax ceiling at 16%
The Redondo Beach City Council unanimously directed staff to prepare a proposed transient occupancy tax ballot measure with a maximum rate of 16%. The Council directed staff to proceed with utility users tax ordinance updates, including an exemption issue involving power generation; the language will return for further action.
The ballot proposal would let voters decide whether to allow a hotel-tax rate as high as 16%.
Council awards citywide curb ramp construction contract
The Redondo Beach City Council unanimously adopted a resolution awarding a $537,887.50 construction contract for citywide curb ramp improvements. The contract went to an engineering firm as part of the Council’s consent calendar.
The contract puts funding behind construction of curb ramp improvements across the city.
Finance commission sends procurement letter to council
The Redondo Beach Budget and Finance Commission approved sending a letter to the mayor and councilmembers about how the city buys professional services. The letter asks that staff review the current process and return with proposed policies; commissioners discussed preserving experience and value as considerations, rather than choosing solely on price.
The proposed review could change how the city selects and pays outside professionals.
What we didn’t fit in this Sundays edition
REDONDO BEACH had 60 more items this week. Here are sixfour — the rest are on Aware.
- GOVERNANCEAnnouncements and AB1234 Travel/Expense Reports. Council members and the Mayor provided announcements about recent events, upcoming community meetings, and public events; one AB1234 travel/expense report was stated for filing.
- GOVERNANCEApproval to send letter regarding Capital Improvement Program (CIP) process (with edits). The commission discussed a draft letter on the CIP process, including change order thresholds and interpretation of an “80%” figure from project data. Commissioners agreed to make edits (including clarifying exceptions and data framing) and approved sending the revised letter to the mayor and council.
- GOVERNANCEPublic participation (non-agenda items): transparency in city finances and contracting. A resident urged increased transparency in city financial reporting and council consent calendar practices, citing delayed financial reports, audit concerns, payroll demands, contract extensions, and change orders. The commenter connected transparency concerns to low voter turnout and requested clearer public information on city finances.
- GOVERNANCEPublic Comment on Marina Parking Study: Sample Size, Empty Slips, and Future Demand. Two members of the public questioned whether one weekday and one weekend day of parking counts were sufficient and urged consideration of empty slips and abandoned boats that could return to service, increasing future parking demand. They also raised related future development and dry boat storage impacts on parking.
- GOVERNANCECommission dissolves waterfront education subcommittee despite public appeal. Members of the public urged the Commission to keep the waterfront education subcommittee active, citing ongoing work and potential tenant or partner issues. The Commission concluded the subcommittee had no defined task or end date and voted to dissolve it; speakers also urged continued work on dry boat storage.
- GOVERNANCEPublic Participation (Non-Agenda): Seaside Lagoon Coastal Commission Record and Community Input. A member of the public urged the Commission and community to ensure the California Coastal Commission receives a full range of ideas for Seaside Lagoon, including an alternative proposal labeled “Seaside Lagoon 2.0,” and provided an email address for submissions.
- GOVERNANCEConsent Calendar Approval (Items H1–H7). The Council approved the consent calendar items H1 through H7 as a block. Public e-comments were noted opposing H6 and H7.
- GOVERNANCEAdd agenda item: analysis of underutilization of city assets and revenue opportunities. The commission voted to add a future agenda topic to analyze underperforming or underutilized city assets and potential revenue opportunities, with discussion noting the waterfront area may be under another commission’s purview.
- GOVERNANCEAdd agenda item: purchasing card rules and contract review (blue folder procurement data). The commission voted to add a future agenda topic to review purchasing card rules and contract review, tied to the blue folder procurement materials referenced during the meeting.
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