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Harbor commission updates boat launch, breakwater repair, sea bass pen and Pier Plaza leasing
Summary
The Redondo Beach Harbor Commission received project updates on a public boat launch, a U.S. Army–run breakwater repair RFP, an imminent sea bass grow‑out pen installation and ongoing lease negotiations at Pier Plaza, and moved to reschedule a public safety briefing to a future meeting.
The Redondo Beach Harbor Commission received updates on several harbor projects and commercial leasing activity and voted to postpone a public safety briefing to a later meeting.
Commissioners were told that studies for a new public boat launch are complete and that the project will move into coordination with a subcommittee in late July and public outreach in late August. A staff speaker said a final study round remains to “fine tune the language” before those steps begin.
The commission was also briefed on a U.S. Army–led breakwater repair procurement. The staff update said the U.S. Army issued a request for proposals that closes July 31, and that at least two parties have expressed interest. Staff said a contractor selection is expected in August and that meetings will be arranged with King Harbor Yacht Club and other users to coordinate construction schedules and access before work begins; however, staff noted the overall schedule remains subject to change.
Commissioners were told that the sea bass grow‑out pen has cleared city permitting and that fabrication is underway. Staff said installation could occur “at any moment,” with delivery of juvenile fish expected in late September.
On local leasing, staff reported roughly 10% vacancy in the Pier Plaza office complex and said the goal is to reduce that to about 7%–6% in the coming month. The commission was told Scholb Brewery of Torrance plans a second location at the former Dinghy Deli site. Staff described ongoing closed‑session lease strategy discussions involving multiple Pier properties.
During public comment, a speaker identified as Mayor Jim (last name not specified in the record) welcomed international attention on local events, said New Zealand visitors “love our town” and noted inquiries from the LA Galaxy about a World Cup watch site at Seaside Lagoon. The mayor also reported harbor users had noted that a shark buoy has been deployed.
Commissioners discussed an entertainment‑zone concept for the International Boardwalk area after noting new brewery interest. Staff cautioned that Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) rules affecting ingress/egress and separation of minors could require gated entries or additional staffing, and said the city would need to take any entertainment‑zone designation to the City Council for approval.
The commission did not receive its scheduled public safety report because the harbor master and a police sergeant were unavailable; a motion to move the item to a future agenda passed. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Aug. 11, and staff said they hope representatives from the police and fire departments can attend then.
Votes at a glance - Approve order of agenda: motion carried (mover/second not specified in the record). - Approve affidavit of posting and minutes of the June 9 meeting: motion passed (mover/second not specified in the record). - Postpone public safety report to a future meeting: motion passed (mover/second not specified in the record). - Adjourn meeting: motion passed (mover/second not specified in the record).
The commission's liaison and staff said they will continue coordination with user groups and report back on scheduling, lease negotiations and any required actions by City Council for an entertainment‑zone designation.
