To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: LAURIE KOIKE, INTERIM COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CITY'S 4TH OF JULY DISPLAY AND ADDITIONAL PROPOSED SPECIAL EVENTS IN REDONDO BEACH ON JULY 4, 2021
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On April 5, 2021 LA County moved into the less restrictive Orange Tier. On April 6, 2021 Governor Newsom announced that, based on California's low rate of positive COVID-19 case rates and increasing vaccination rates, schools and businesses would be able to full re-open at their pre-pandemic capacities starting June 15, 2021. Due to the expanded re-opening of LA County, an administrative report on options for a 4th of July fireworks show was brought to Council on April 13, 2021. Council was asked to consider various options regarding a possible 4th of July fireworks display in the harbor area, which included: 1) skipping the event for another year; 2) holding land-based fireworks launched near Seaside Lagoon; and 3) barge-launched fireworks from the harbor with or without an event at Seaside Lagoon. Council's decision was to select the land-based display option since it does not entail the use or expense of a barge. Staff was also asked to bring back additional quotes for fireworks displays.
At the April 13, 2021 meeting Jeff Ginsburg, President of the Riviera Village Association ("RVA"), spoke about their interest in hosting an offshore 4th of July fireworks display off of Avenue I. On April 20, 2021, the RVA Board voted to move forward with plans for a 4th of July event. In addition to the fireworks, the RVA plans to host 4th of July Fireworks & Festival for a FUN21, an all-day event on Avenue I between Catalina Avenue and the Esplanade that would include a music stage, beer garden and food vendors. A Special Events Application for the RVA 4th of July event was received on April 29, 2021 but has not yet been reviewed by the Special Events Committee. The RVA is requesting City approval...
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