To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
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ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3324-26 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 10-5.1602 PERTAINING TO GENERAL FOOD SALES, INCLUSIVE OF BEER AND WINE, AT SERVICE STATIONS (IN THE COASTAL ZONE), AND DETERMINING SUCH AMENDMENTS AS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As part of a continued public hearing on October 20, 2026, the attached Ordinance authorizing general food sales, inclusive of beer and wine, at service stations in the City’s coastal zone was approved by the Council for first reading and introduction. The Ordinance is now ready for consideration of second reading and adoption.
BACKGROUND
There are currently 10 service stations in the City of Redondo Beach, two of which are in the coastal portion of the City. At this time, service stations in the City’s Coastal Zone are only permitted to sell incidental convenience items for the immediate consumption of the motoring public. This class of goods includes soft drinks, candy, cigarettes, and other small items.
The Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption would amend the Redondo Beach Municipal Code (RBMC) to allow the sale of general grocery items at service stations, inclusive of beer and wine, in the City’s Coastal Zone. The Ordinance includes provisions required by Business and Professions Code (BPC) Section 23790.5, which sets minimum state standards as follows:
No beer or wine shall be displayed within five feet of the cash register or the front door unless it is in a permanently affixed cooler
No advertisement of alcoholic beverages shall be displayed at motor fuel islands
No sale of alcoholic beverages shall be made from a drive-in window
No display or sale of beer or wine shall be made from an ice tub...
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