📬 Brad Waller — District 1 Newsletter — November 10, 2025

Hello friends,

On the eve of Veterans Day, I want to pause and thank the service members and families in our community. Your courage and commitment shape the freedom we enjoy. If you’re able, please join me at tomorrow’s tribute in Veterans Park; it’s a meaningful hour every year and a chance to say “thank you” together.

This week’s update keeps it simple: a few neighborhood quality-of-life notes, where key planning/waterfront items stand, and dates to keep handy as we head into the holiday season.

No City Council meeting this week, but I will be holding my District 1 Community Meeting on Saturday, Nov 15, 9:30–10:30 a.m. at the Alta Vista Community Center (715 Julia Ave). I’ll cover the Boat Launch, North Branch Express Hours, Holiday Lights & Truck Routes, Housing Element, and smoke shop policy work. Bring questions; I’ll bring coffee.

As always, thank you for taking the time to read and for being an active member of this community. Here’s what we got.

🛡️ Public Safety & Quality of Life

🔹 Smoke shop policy work — what’s next
 I’ve heard your concerns about storefronts near youth routes. I’m with you. Policy work has been underway; I support clear, common-sense rules that protect kids and fit neighborhood character. Expect this to come back in the November 18th meeting.
 👉 View agendas & minutes

🌊 Environment & Waterfront

🔹 Water bill help + conservation
 Cal Water’s Customer Assistance Program (CAP) can discount the monthly service charge for households that meet income guidelines or are enrolled in certain public programs. If you’re behind on a bill, PromisePay lets you set up customizable, interest-free payment plans to get current. And for everyone, there are indoor/outdoor conservation rebates (fixtures, irrigation, washers, and more) that cut usage and costs. Start at the assistance hub, then apply for CAP, set up PromisePay if needed, and check rebates you qualify for. Good for you + good for the environment = winning combo.
 👉 See bill assistance options

🔹 Public Boat Launch — Moving Forward
 For more than 65 years, Redondo Beach has explored nearly two dozen locations in King Harbor for a public boat launch. Last week, the City Council finally selected a site — Option E — which preserves existing commercial businesses and provides a safe, convenient launch for the boating public. Expanding safe, affordable ocean access has always been one of my top priorities. We live in paradise, and everyone should be able to enjoy it. Visit the project page to learn more about the studies, community workshops, and milestones that led to this decision.
 👉 View the boat launch page

💼 Local Economy & Education

🔹 RBEF Golf Tournament — thanks for supporting students
 Great turnout last week! The greens were covered in kindness. Generosity like you all shared helps fund the classroom extras our kids rely on. I sincerely appreciate everyone who played, volunteered, or donated.
 👉 Visit RBEF

🔹 Library tip: North Branch “Express Hours”
 Early access is handy for residents and remote workers who need Wi-Fi and self-service before staffed hours.
 👉 How Express Hours work

📅 Dates & Community Events

🔹 Veterans Day Tribute — Tuesday, Nov 11 @ 1:00 p.m.
 One-hour community ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Veterans Park (309 Esplanade). Please bring family, neighbors, and friends — it’s a meaningful tradition that visibly says thank you to our heroes for the sacrifices they have made, both past and present.
 👉 View event details

🔹 District 1 Community Meeting — Saturday, Nov 15, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Alta Vista Community Center (715 Julia Ave).
 👉 View the post (Instagram)
 👉 Contact my office

🔹 Holiday Music & Tree Lighting — Monday, Dec 9 @ 4:30 p.m.
 A city tradition with student performers (RUHS Jazz Band and choirs) and community partners, hosted by Vera Jimenez. Celebrate on the Civic Center Green as we light the tree and kick off the season.
 👉 Read the city news post
 👉 View the post (Instagram)

🔹 Next City Council meeting — Tuesday, Nov 18
 No Council meeting this week due to Veterans Day. The calendar updates as agendas are posted.
 👉 View the calendar

🔹 South Bay Parkland Conservancy (SBPC) — Ongoing restoration across the bluffs and Wilderness Park — great way to connect with local naturalists and neighbors.

 👉 Esplanade Bluff Restoration
👉 Wilderness Park Restoration

🥕 Weekly Markets

🔹 Farmers’ Market by the Pier (Veterans Park) — Thursdays, 8am–1pm. 309 Esplanade.
 👉 Read more

🔹 Riviera Village Farmers Market — Sundays, 8:30am–1pm. 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.
 👉 Download App

Thank you once again for your involvement, your feedback, and for keeping Redondo Beach beautiful. If you see a veteran tomorrow, please thank them! I’ll see many of you at Veterans Park and at the community meeting on Saturday.

If you’ve got an idea, concern, or feedback, you know what to do. Just reply to this email, and I’ll do my best to be helpful, clear, and committed to no-nonsense solutions.

"I believe progress isn't one headline — it's how we treat each other at games, how we welcome visitors to our beach, and how we keep showing up for small, unglamorous work. Thanks for doing that work with me. 🤝"

Brad Waller
City Council Member, Redondo Beach
brad.waller@redondo.org