To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: STEPHEN SPRENGEL, CHIEF OF POLICE
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ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3313-26 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 HOURLY RATES. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As part of the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget on June 16, 2026, the City Council approved an increase to the parking meter hourly rates from $2.00/hour to $2.25/hour.
Hourly parking meter rates are codified in the Redondo Beach Municipal Code (RBMC). Approval of the proposed ordinance allows for implementation of the adopted increase. The Ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting on July 7, 2026, and is now being presented for second reading and adoption.
BACKGROUND
As part of the Adopted FY 2026-27 Budget, the City Council approved a $0.25 increase to the hourly parking meter rate, bringing the rate to $2.25/hour. This rate remains within the range of neighboring cities, as Hermosa and Manhattan Beach vary from $2.50 to $3.50 per hour depending on location and proximity to the beach.
The City's parking meters are located in the Coastal Zone and adjustments must be consistent with Coastal Commission regulations, which limit parking rate increases to no more than 50% over a consecutive three-year period. The hourly rate in FY 2023-24 was $1.50, and has been raised by $0.25 each of the last two fiscal years. The proposed adjustment would bring the cumulative increase since FY 2023-24 to $0.75, and complies with the Coastal Commission's 50% three-year limit.
Parking meter rates are codified in Section 3-6.03 of the RBMC. The proposed Ordinance captures the proposed meter rate increase, and, if adopted, the new rate of $2.25/hour will become effective in 30 days, on August 20, 2026.
COORDINATION
Preparation of the Ordinance was coordinated with the City Attorney's Office...
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