DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE
ACTION REGARDING FEE
WAIVERS APPROVAL FOR THE
NORTH REDONDO BEACH
FARMERS MARKET
City Manager’s Office & Community Services Department
April 14, 2026
OUTLINE
1. Background
2. Permits & Fee Waivers
3. Recommendation
2 BACKGROUND
• The North Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market
(NRBBFM) is organized by OurNRB
• 501(c)(3)
• Help North Redondo Beach maintain and beautify
Artesia and Aviation Corridors Area Plan (AACAP)
District
• Proceeds will be reinvested in maintenance and
beautification activities (e.g., street trees, artwork, cleanups)
• Guided by community input
3 BACKGROUND
• Program
• Duration: 6 month pilot program
• April 22 – October 28, 2026
• Date and Time: Wednesdays, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Location: Green Lane, between Artesia Blvd and
Vanderbilt Ln
• Vendors: 30-45, limited to food and nursery products
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BACKGROUND
• City Collaboration
• Staff worked with OurNRB on permit requirements,
operational consideration, and site logistics
• Staff evaluated potential impacts to City services
• Community Services Office and North Branch
Library, and their parking are open to the public
• Measures have been incorporated to avoid
disruptions to daily operations
6 PERMITS & FEE WAIVERS
7 Permit Type Cost
Street Closure $1,011 for 6 month pilot
Event Permit $55
Tent Permit $169 (based on a cumulative total of 10 tents in a space under 700 sq. ft.)
Street Banner Hanging
Permit
$650 for one banner to be displayed for two
weeks (April 20 - May 4, 2026)
No Parking Sign
Installation
$480 (estimated 8 new signs fabricated and
installed by Public Works)
Business Licenses TBD, dependent on the number of vendors and participation frequency
Estimated Total $2,365
PERMITS & FEE WAIVERS
• Redondo Beach Municipal Code Section 4-17.16, permit
fees may be waived by the City Council when the City
Council determines that such a waiver serves a public
purpose
• Staff supports waiving all fees except business licenses • Given planned frequency and duration
• Ensure sales tax and activity are accurately tracked
and reported
8 RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve waiving $2,365 in fees for the 6-month pilot program; and
2. Provide direction on waiving the business license fees. 9