To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. 2511-088 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA DIRECTING STAFF TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS FOR A BOAT LAUNCHING FACILITY GRANT FOR MOTORIZED BOATS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, AND AMENDMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE GRANT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff is seeking authorization from the City Council to approve a resolution to apply for a boat launching facilities (BLF) grant from the State of California's Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) to fund the design and construction of a public boat launch on Mole D. The application deadline is February 2, 2026 and requires an identified preferred location for the public boat launch as part of the submittal package. On November 4, 2025, the City Council voted unanimously to direct staff to draft a resolution to apply for the BLF grant using Option E as the preferred location.
Staff recommends that City Council approve the Resolution to confirm the direction given at the November 4, 2025 meeting and formally begin the grant application process.
BACKGROUND
Unlike many regional harbors, King Harbor has historically been without a public boat launch, instead relying on boat hoists. Since 1959 the City has examined over 20 potential locations across Moles A, B, C, and D to build a public boat launch in accordance with direction from the Coastal Commission and, more recently, to satisfy the requirements of Measure C. Measure C is a 2017 voter initiative that placed an emphasis on recreational improvements to the King Harbor Marina, inclusive of a public boat launch. Measure C not only requires that a boat launch be constructed prior to any other new significant development in the waterfront, but it stipulates t...
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