To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
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ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3296-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 6, SECTION 3-6.03 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PARKING METER LOCATIONS AND HOURLY RATES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW PARKING METERS ON HERONDO STREET BETWEEN NORTH PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND NORTH FRANCISCA AVENUE, FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 17, 2025, the City Council adopted the FY 2025-26 Budget, which included installation of additional parking meters along Herondo Street between N. Francisca Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway.
Parking meter locations and rates are codified within Redondo Beach Municipal Code (RBMC) Section 3-6.03. The proposed Ordinance amends the RBMC to include parking meters on the entirety of Herondo Street, west of Pacific Coast Highway, and sets the parking meter rate at $2.00/hour for the current fiscal year, which is consistent with all other meters on Herondo Street. The Ordinance was introduced at the August 5, 2025 City Council meeting and is now ready for consideration of second reading and adoption.
BACKGROUND
Currently, Herondo Street has parking meters west of N. Francisca Avenue that continue to the intersection at N. Harbor Drive. As part of the adopted budget for FY 2025-26, the City Council authorized installation of additional parking meters on the remaining stretch of Herondo Street, east to the intersection with Pacific Coast Highway.
Parking meter locations and rates are codified in Section 3-6.03 of the RBMC, and the proposed Ordinance includes the changes required for the installation of the additional parking meters. All parking meters along Herondo Street, west of Pacific Coast Highway will charge a rate of $2.00/hour, during the 2025-26 Fiscal Year. The revenue generated by the additional parking meters will help offset City operating expenses.
The action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), subject to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15273(a)(1) of the Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA. An Exemption Declaration was approved by Council as part of the introduction of the Ordinance on August 5, 2025. The Ordinance is now being presented for consideration of second reading and adoption by the City Council.
COORDINATION
Preparation of the Ordinance was coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office. The CEQA Exemption Declaration was prepared by the Community Development Department.
FISCAL IMPACT
Parking meters currently generate $3.2M in General Fund revenue annually. The additional parking meters on Herondo Street are estimated to increase revenue by $175,200 to $299,300 per year.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
• Ord - No. 3296-25 Amending Title 3, Chapter 6, Section 3-6.03 of the Municipal Code
• Administrative Report - City Council, August 5, 2025
• Exemption Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, July 17, 2025
• RBMC - Title 3, Chapter 6, Section 3-6.03 (Redline) version RBMC Section 3-6.03 amendment