📬 Brad Waller — District 1 Newsletter — October 20, 2025

Hi neighbors — Brad here.

If you know me, you know I like things that work, systems that run smoothly and plans that have purpose.

Between presenting the City’s proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and preparing for Tuesday’s Council meeting, this week reminded me how much small policy adjustments can create real community impact. City policy is a lot like engineering: small tweaks, tested and measured, add up to big results.

Here’s what’s on deck and where your feedback makes a difference.

🚨 Public Safety & Policy

🔹 Smoke Shop Ordinance — Council Discussion Tuesday (10/21)
 We’ll take up updated language on smoke shop regulations and give direction on the final ordinance text. This is about keeping youth safe and aligning retail uses with neighborhood expectations. I’ll be pushing for clear definitions, enforceable rules, and strong compliance standards.
👉 Watch this week's Council Meeting

🔹 Avenue H Exit — Traffic Control Update
 We’re still waiting on written assurances from the City of Torrance regarding traffic control at the Avenue H exit. At this time, no operational changes are planned.
👉 Send me your Avenue H experiences

⚡ Infrastructure & Utilities

🔹 Your SCE Bill Is Changing in November
 Southern California Edison is restructuring residential bills next month, adding a Base Services Charge and lowering the per-kWh delivery rate. In plain English: lower-usage households may see a modest increase; higher-usage households may see little change or a decrease. If your bill is around $100/month, expect roughly a $10–$15 increase; around $200/month, little change. I’ll keep an eye on rollout details.
👉 Understand SCE’s Base Service Charge

🎓 Community & Education

🔹 RUHS Alumni House — Congrats, Carl!
 A quick shout-out to Carl Dreizler for six years of leadership with the RUHS Alumni House team. A commemorative brick was dedicated in his honor on the 8th anniversary of the Alumni House reopening — well-deserved recognition for steady service to students and alumni.

🔹 Regional transit coordination: Free bus rides to the Metro meeting
 Redondo Beach and Lawndale are teaming up to help residents attend the Metro Right-of-Way Extension meeting — expected to be early December. Free bus rides are available — sign up early and check in by 8:00 a.m. The project’s C-Line Final EIR is also available for review.
👉 Reserve Your Bus Seat 👉 View the Final C-Line EIR (PDF)

📅 Dates & Community Events

🔹 City Council Meeting — Smoke Shop Ordinance
 Tue, Oct 21 @ 6:00 p.m. | Council Chambers
👉 Join the Meeting / Read the Agenda

🔹 Keep the Esplanade Beautiful — Community Mixer
 Wed, Oct 22 @ 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Napa Room at HT Grill
Celebrate neighbors and our coastline. Free to attend; registration encouraged.
👉 Mixer Details & RSVP

🔹 Friends of the Redondo Beach Public Library — Pre-Holiday Book Sale
 Sat, Oct 25 @ 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Main Library, 303 N. PCH
Great finds; all proceeds support Library programs.
👉 Event Details

🔹 Redondo Beach Ballet — Through the Pages
 Sat, Oct 25 @ 7:00 p.m. & Sun, Oct 26 @ 3:00 p.m. | Performing Arts Center
Local dancers on a big stage — bring the family.
👉 Show Info & Tickets

🔹 Household Hazardous Waste & Document Shredding
 Sat, Nov 1 @ 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | RB Performing Arts Center (Parking Lot)
Free for residents (bring proof of residency).
👉 What to Bring & Full Details

🔹 Veterans Day Ceremony
 Mon, Nov 11 @ 1:00 p.m. | Veterans Memorial, Veterans Park (309 Esplanade)
Join us as Redondo Beach honors those who served.
👉 Ceremony Information

🥕 Weekly Markets

🔹 Farmers’ Market by the Pier (Veterans Park) — Thursdays, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | 309 Esplanade
👉 Read more

🔹 Riviera Village Farmers Market — Sundays, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Triangle Lot, 1801 S. Elena Ave.
👉 Read more

📱 Access Redondo

Do you have a problem or need to report an issue to the City? Use the Access Redondo app for things like potholes, graffiti, broken streetlights, and more.
👉 Download App

Every week, I see how the details we debate in Council — from ordinances to event permits — ripple out into real life. They shape how safe, connected, and efficient our city feels. Thanks for keeping up, speaking up, and doing your part to make Redondo Beach work even better.