To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: STEPHANIE MEYER, FINANCE DIRECTOR
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER USER FEE AMENDMENTS FOR THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2607-047, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT USER FEES
PROCEDURES:
a. Open the Public Hearing and take testimony;
b. Close the Public Hearing; and,
c. Adopt by title only Resolution No. CC-2607-047
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 16, 2026, the City Council voted to adopt the FY 2026-27 Budget. The final budget motion included proposed adjustments to Police Department user fees and consideration of a new harbor related boat storage fee.
This report presents updates to the Police Department fees as directed in the motion, with the revised fees highlighted in the attached Resolution. Following review of the boat storage fee, staff recommends no changes to the Fire Department’s fee schedule at this time, as the fee in the existing schedule exceeds the value of the per linear foot boat fee discussed during the budget adoption process.
If Council adopts the proposed Police Department fees, the new rates will become effective on July 8, 2026.
As part of the FY 2026-27 budget motion, the City Council also directed two other Police Department fee related changes: Parking Meter rates, which are revised by ordinance; and an increase to the street sweeping citation amount, which is updated by Resolution. These fees/charges are not part of the City’s master fee schedule and are therefore included on the July 7, 2026 City Council meeting agenda as separate items.
BACKGROUND
City fees are regularly reviewed to ensure they accurately reflect current service delivery costs as part of the annual budget process. On June 16, 2026, the City Council directed staff, as part of the budget motion, to update/consider a few fees associated with services provided by the Police and Fire Departments.
Police Department
The Police Department oversees parking-related fees, including the towing fee and annual parking meter permit fee, which are recommended for adjustment. Council directed staff to prepare the following changes:
• Towing Fee (titled Impound/ Storage Release in the fee schedule): Increase from $139 to $233
• Annual Parking Meter Permit Fee: Increase from $195 to $220
The towing fee is set to be consistent with similar fees in neighboring cities and is an average of the Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Torrance rates. The annual parking meter permit, currently set at $195, is proposed to increase to $220, which is consistent with the increase to parking meter rates.
Staff estimates that the towing fee increase will generate approximately $56,400 in General Fund revenue annually. This amount is reflected in the Budget Motion. While there is no change identified in the Budget Motion related to the Parking Meter Permit Fee increase, staff anticipates that the increase will generate additional General Fund revenue of approximately $20,500. This amount anticipates some loss of sales related to the fee increase.
Fire Department
The budget motion directed staff to review a new boat storage fee associated with the use of Harbor Patrol docks by private vessels at a minimum of $2 per foot/per day. Upon review, the Fire Department’s existing fee exceeds the discussed amount. The fee is listed under Harbor Patrol Services at an established rate of $542 per day, per boat impound/storage. The existing fee accomplishes the budget motion goal, so no further action is recommended at this time.
COORDINATION
The City Manager’s Office and the Financial Services, Police, and Fire Departments collaborated in preparing the proposed fee amendments. The Resolution was approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.
FISCAL IMPACT
Staff estimates the proposed changes will create a total increase in annual General Fund revenue of $76,900. Of that total, $56,400 was accounted for in the FY 2026-27 Final Budget Motion.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
• Reso - No. CC-2607-047, Amending Police Department User Fees including Exhibit A - Proposed Master Fee Schedule, Police Department Adjustments
• Fire Department Master Fee Schedule, Including the Harbor Patrol Services Storage/Impound Fee of $542 per day
• FY 2026-27 Final Budget Motion Spreadsheet