District 5 Council Member· 2023-2027
Scott Behrendt
Redondo Beach
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Top issues during term (20)
Coastal-zone food sales at service stations
Potential impact on business operations and tax revenues for local service stations.
Salary Adjustments for Elected Officials
Changes to elected officials' salaries would affect the city budget, amounts unspecified.
Capital Improvement Program Process
The proposed budget and five-year CIP set spending levels for city services and capital projects.
Measure FP general obligation bond issuance
Up to $93.35 million in bond debt that property owners repay through assessments.
Cryogenic Storage Tank Height Variance
Developers lose out on this project, and the city misses out on potential new housing and tax revenue.
Professional services procurement
Involves city expenditures on external consultants and professional service providers.
Subcommittee structure review
Transient occupancy tax increase on the March 2027 ballot
Affects revenue the city collects from hotel and short-term rental stays.
Holiday-season meeting schedule
Statement of Investment Policy 2026 review
Could affect the interest income the city earns on its invested public funds.
Storm Drain and Sewer Maintenance Contract Expansion
Adds $1.6 million to the contract, bringing the total to about $1.98 million.
Riviera Village Pedestrian and Multi-Modal Enhancements
The program generates about $247,000 a year at $2 per square foot, which Councilmember Castle suggested could rise to roughly $385,000 based on utilization.
Seaside Lagoon Rehabilitation Project
Phased capital improvement costs for lagoon rehabilitation.
Nonconforming Uses and Structures Zoning Amendments
City Facility Naming Policy
Gateway Parkette sculpture
SB 1 Road Repair Project List for 2026-27
A $59,103 final retention payment to Sequel Contractors upon completion of the lien period.
Artesia and Aviation Boulevards Revitalization
$277,286.28 in change orders, fully funded by Measure R.
Artesia Blvd. Strategic Art Plan
Professional Services Procurement Practices
Procurement practices can affect how efficiently city funds are spent on contracted professional services.
Decisions during term (235)
Recorded while Behrendt was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent calendar (H.1-H.9, H.11-H.13, excluding H.10 and H.14)
H.10 - Dash Construction change orders 3 and 4 for bus pads
H.14 - Harlem is Poppin World Cup watch party at Seaside Lagoon
L.1 - Solid waste rates for FY 2026-27 and Athens Services amendment
L.2 - Five-year extension of Riviera Village outdoor dining decks
For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting
APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 19, 2026
APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
PAYROLL DEMANDS
APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHSTAR ENGINEERING & CONSULTING, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT, CYCLE 2, PHASE 5, JOB NO. 40190, THE…
AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE A FINAL CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,293 TO KASA CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND UPON COMPLETION OF FINAL PAYMENT, ACCEPT AS COMPLETE THE NORTH REDONDO BEACH BIKEWAY EXTENSION, JOB NO. 41250, AND…
Housing Element Amendments and Rezoning
Consent Calendar Approval
For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting
APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026 ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK CONTACT:
APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK CONTACT:
APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: NONE ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK CONTACT:
APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000: 1. APPROVE A VOTE CENTER FACILITY USE AGREEMENT AND THE SAFE ELECTION PLAN W ITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK FOR USE OF THE ALTA VISTA PARK COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE STATEWIDE…
APPROVE THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC ADVANCED CIVIL ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE YACHT CLUB WAY SANITARY SEWER PUMP STATION PROJECT, JOB NO. 50260, FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $66,000, FOR A NEW TOTAL…
APPROVE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK FOR LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT ASSISTANCE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000, PAID BY CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION GRANT FUNDS, FOR THE TERM MAY 5, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028…
Voting record (1)
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