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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 21, 2026
H.8 ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3313-26 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 6, SECTION 3-6.03 OF THE REDONDO
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PARKING METER HOURLY RATES. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CONTACT: STEPHEN SPRENGEL, CHIEF OF POLICE
• Public Communications
From: Bryan Stone
To: CityClerk
Cc: James Light; Paige Kaluderovic; Brad Waller; Chadwick B. Castle; Zein Obagi; Scott Behrendt Subject: Public Comment – Support Higher Parking Meter Rates for Non-Residents + Free Annual Passes for Residents (July 21 Council Meeting)
Date: Monday, July 20, 2026 1:00:29 PM
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Dear Mayor Light and Members of the Redondo Beach City Council, I support raising parking meter rates in high-demand areas. Non-residents and visitors should pay more to use our streets and infrastructure. This is a fair way to generate revenue from people who enjoy our city but don’t pay our property taxes.
At the same time, Redondo Beach residents should receive free annual parking meter passes for all who apply (with simple proof of residency). A small processing fee ($10– $20) could cover administrative costs.
This approach would reward those who live here year-round, support local businesses, and make higher visitor rates feel fair and balanced. Since most meter usage comes from visitors, the revenue impact on the City would be minimal.
I urge you to raise meter rates for non-residents and implement free (or nominally processed) annual passes for every Redondo Beach resident who applies.
Thank you for considering this resident-friendly solution.
Sincerely,
Bryan Stone
2511 Fisk Lane
Redondo Beach California
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