Brad Waller
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 3:15:11
- Avg per meeting
- 9:18
- Segments
- 2839
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Top issues during term (20)
Seaside Lagoon Rehabilitation Project
A $30 million grant-funded renovation is at stake.
Capital Improvement Program Process
The CIP covers six years of planned infrastructure spending citywide, though specific figures were not in the materials provided.
Coastal-zone food sales at service stations
Potential impact on business operations and tax revenues for local service stations.
Subcommittee structure review
Salary Adjustments for Elected Officials
Roughly $120,000 from a tight budget, according to the opposition.
Cryogenic Storage Tank Height Variance
No direct city cost; supporters tout tax revenue and job growth while opponents cite a claimed $38 million hit to nearby home values.
Measure FP general obligation bond issuance
About $3.57 million in design-phase contracts now, with construction costs locked by a guaranteed maximum price later.
Professional services procurement
Could save money on consultant and legal contracts if competitive bidding is adopted.
Artesia and Aviation Boulevards Revitalization
Higher building caps are meant to attract redevelopment investment along the corridor.
Nike Partnership — After Dark Run and Property Negotiations
Not specified — price and terms of the property negotiations are confidential.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Budget
The freeze targets $2.9 million in personnel savings; the street-use fee and meter increase add general fund revenue.
Alta Vista Park Tennis and Pickleball Courts
About $1.195 million is budgeted, though full build-out with lighting may run higher; Alta Vista's single court has already brought in $67,000 in revenue.
Transient occupancy tax increase on the March 2027 ballot
Roughly $600,000 to $750,000 in new revenue per 1% of tax increase, though some may be lost to the Marine Avenue hotels tax agreement.
Annual Financial Reports for FY 2024-25
No direct cost; transparency gaps can hide contract and spending issues.
Public Boat Launch Project
Boat ramp cost reduction from $16.8 million to $8.7 million; Waterfront Director position unfunded.
El Niño storm preparation
Contract ceiling raised to $1,978,875.
Holiday-season meeting schedule
Statement of Investment Policy 2026 review
Affects how the city invests $93.35 million in bond proceeds and its broader portfolio; no direct taxpayer cost stated.
LGBTQ-Themed Art Sculpture in Artesia Boulevard Strategic Art Plan
Not stated in the published agenda.
Riviera Village Pedestrian and Multi-Modal Enhancements
$4,000,000 in external grant funding from Metro.
Decisions during term (475)
Recorded while Waller was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar (Items H.1–H.18)
Transient Occupancy Tax Ballot Measure (N.1) — Continued
Utility Users Tax Ballot Measure (N.2) — Continued
Blue Folder Items Received and Filed
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY
APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3, 2026
APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: A. OCTOBER 13, 2026
PAYROLL DEMANDS
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2611-094, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING AN ADVISORY BOARD IN CONNECTION WITH THE RIVIERA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND DIRECTING THE…
APPROVE THE TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE OF AVENUE H AT DORIS WAY FROM NOVEMBER 27, 2026 THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2027 AND THE ASSOCIATED TRAFFIC CONTROL AND TRASH COLLECTION MEASURES TO HELP MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF THE ANNUAL TORRANCE NEIGHBORHOOD…
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2611-092, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO KING HARBOR CANTINA, LLC
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2611-093, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO SUNRISE-HARBOR LTD.
APPROVE AN UPDATE TO THE CITY'S 2026 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY INCORPORATING APPROVED BROKER/DEALERS
APPROVE A LEASE TERMINATION AGREEMENT WITH PIERO QUINCI, DMD, MS, INC. FOR THE PREMISES AT 105 W. TORRANCE BLVD., SUITE 100, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CONSULTING SERVICES AND ON-CALL HOUSING AUTHORITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $97,315 AND THE TERM NOVEMBER 9, 2026 TO AUGUST 31,…
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2611-097, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF CLASS SPECIFICATIONS TO UPDATE THE POSITION OF IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3324-26 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 10-5.1602 PERTAINING TO GENERAL FOOD SALES, INCLUSIVE…
APPROVE THE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH KANE, BALLMER & BERKMAN, A LAW CORPORATION
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF PORTABLE FLOOD CONTROL BARRIERS FROM GARRISON SYSTEMS, LLC TO HELP MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF EXTREME HIGH TIDES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 SUBJECT TO SUCCESSFUL DEMONSTRATION AND REVIEW OF THE PRODUCT
APPROVE EXECUTION OF THE CANCELLATION OF THE IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT AND THE REVISION OF THE INCREASE PENALTY RIDER AS AUTHORIZED BY THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (DBA ATHENS SERVICES)…
Voting record (7)
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Adopt Resolution CC-2610-086 — Measure FP General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026
TOT ballot measure language — substitute motion with 16% ceiling
Preferred the 15% ceiling to protect the measure's chances with voters
L.1 — Impulse Space cryogenic tank height variance appeal
N.1: Swinerton Builders progressive design-build agreements for Measure FP fire and police projects
N.2: General plan update — housing element in Article 27 analysis, November ballot measure, PI FAR deferred
Supports splitting the ballot items rather than rushing everything into one election.