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Council approves Game On Live water‑polo pilot in King Harbor over one dissent
Summary
The council voted 4–1 to allow Game On Live Studio to stage an open‑water youth water‑polo pilot at King Harbor this summer, citing potential economic activation of the waterfront. The event drew discussion about logistics and safety, and the company’s CEO committed to operational coordination.
By a 4–1 vote, the Redondo Beach City Council on Tuesday approved a pilot water‑polo program led by Game On Live Studio to run in King Harbor this summer.
Councilmember Castle and others framed the measure as a waterfront activation pilot expected to boost visitation and local business patronage rather than a revenue driver. Sean Stringham, founder and CEO of Game On Live Studio, told the council his group has grown since 2020 and will bring streamed open‑water youth water‑polo competitions to King Harbor. "We are excited to bring some excitement to the waterfront," Stringham said during public comment.
Council discussion touched on operational details, safety and potential economic benefits. Supporters argued the pilot could bring families and visitors who will patronize nearby restaurants and hotels; opponents raised concerns about logistics and community impacts. The council recorded a 4–1 result (Councilmember Castle cast his yes; one councilmember voted no after raising procedural concerns) and directed staff to finalize permitting and safety coordination with harbor patrol and public‑safety departments.
What happens next: staff will complete permitting steps, coordinate harbor patrol and safety plans with the applicant, and monitor operational impacts during the pilot. The council asked staff to report outcomes so the program can be evaluated for future summers.
Provenance: Discussion and the vendor presentation (Sean Stringham) occurred during the excluded consent calendar item H13, with public comment and a 4–1 vote captured in the transcript (SEG 1076–1219).
