To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: STEPHANIE MEYER, FINANCE DIRECTOR
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APPROVE THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX WAIVER APPLICATION REQUESTING AN EXEMPTION FROM COMPLIANCE WITH THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RATES ESTABLISHED IN REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6-1.22, AS PER SECTION 6-1.08 OF THE CODE, SUBMITTED BY THE NORTH REDONDO BEACH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR THE SPRINGFEST REDONDO BEACH COMMUNITY FESTIVAL TO TAKE PLACE APRIL 16-19, 2026 AT THE REDONDO BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The North Redondo Beach Business Association (NRBBA) has applied to have the business license tax waived for the organizer and external vendors participating in the 2026 Springfest Community Festival scheduled to take place on April 16-19, 2026. The community event, one of the largest in the South Bay, brings neighbors together; supports local schools and youth programs; and promotes local businesses, entrepreneurs, and non-profit organizations.
BACKGROUND
All entities conducting business within the City of Redondo Beach are required to comply with Section 6-1 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code (RBMC) which establishes the process and fees associated with obtaining a Business License in the City of Redondo Beach.
Section 6-1.08(c) of the RBMC includes a means for entities to appeal to the City Council for a waiver exempting parties from payment of the appropriate tax when there is a community benefit. In the case of Springfest, vendors participating in the event would be subject to a projected tax of $133 each to procure the appropriate Business License. There are 25 vendors named in the waiver application in addition to the organizer. Food vendors, which make up 10 of the participants, would still be required to submit Los Angeles County issued health permits and licenses.
Section 6-1.08(c) states, "Upon a written application to the Council, a person or organization may request an exemption from the business license requirements imposed by t...
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