To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JANE CHUNG, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
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APPROVE THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX WAIVER APPLICATION EXEMPTING VENDORS PARTICIPATING IN THE CITY'S JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION AND REDONDO BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING KICK-OFF EVENT, SCHEDULED ON JUNE 14, 2025, 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 REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council allocated funding in the FY 2024-25 Budget for a Juneteenth Celebration. In collaboration with various Departments, the City will host its inaugural Juneteenth Celebration in partnership with the Redondo Beach Public Library Summer Reading Program Kick Off on June 14, 2025. Given the event's one-time nature and scope, staff is requesting a business license tax waiver for food vendors that will provide attendees with diverse culinary options and also support local, small businesses.
BACKGROUND
The City of Redondo Beach will host its inaugural Juneteenth Celebration in partnership with the Redondo Beach Public Library's Summer Reading Program Kick-Off on June 14, 2025 in the plaza in front of the Main Library. The event will feature a variety of activities and community booths, including carnival games, arts and crafts, and food vendors. The event will also provide an opportunity for residents to come together in recognition of Juneteenth while inspiring a shared commitment to literacy and learning.
To further enhance the celebration, staff is requesting a business license tax waiver for food vendors whose participation will not only provide attendees with diverse culinary options but also support local businesses. These vendors will contribute to the vibrancy of the event, creating a welcoming space for community engagement while promoting economic opportunities for small businesses.
Under Section 6-1 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code (RBMC)...
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