To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING BUSINESS LICENSE TAX WAIVER REQUESTS
APPROVE THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX WAIVER APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE NORTH REDONDO BEACH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION EXEMPTING VENDORS PARTICIPATING IN THE SPRINGFEST EVENT 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
APPROVE A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX WAIVER FOR VENDORS PARTICIPATING IN THE BILL BRAND MEMORIAL PADDLE OUT EVENT SCHEDULED FOR MAY 11, 2024
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The North Redondo Beach Business Association (NRBBA) has applied to have the business license tax waived for vendors in the organization that will be participating in their annual Springfest event which will be held at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center on April 25-28, 2024. Staff also recommends waiving the Business License tax for vendors participating in the Bill Brand Memorial Paddle Out event scheduled for May 11, 2024.
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 associated with the business type. In the case of Springfest, vendors participating in the event would be subject to a projected tax of $99 each to procure the appropriate Business License. Currently, 26 vendors are named in the waiver application.
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 this chapter, and the Council m...
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