Redondo Beach Harbor Commission rejects city council’s Seaside Lagoon plan
by Garth Meyer Plans for Seaside Lagoon may be in a holding pattern after the Redondo Beach Harbor Commission voted Tuesday to send a note of caution to the city council. Tasked to advise the council on plans they are set to go ahead with, the Harbor Commission said it would not support the city’s current design, asked that any work done should align with projected 2050 sea levels, advised the council to seek an extension for a $10 million State Parks grant, and requested that Lagoon plans be re-opened to find further ideas for the 65-year-old public park. In conclusion, the motion by veteran harbor commissioner Roger Carlson, and amended by Jamie Waryck, asked that any new design focus on amenities usable year-round. “If you do go ahead and ignore us, please consider these factors,” Carlson said. Finally, the motion noted that the Harbor Commission would put on its Oct. 14 agenda a presentation by BeachLife Festival and California Surf Club co-founder Allen Sanford about building a wave pool as part of Seaside Lagoon. The evening began with context. Michelle Pinedo, community services manager, reported that Seaside Lagoon has totaled 50,200 visitors so far in 2026, including 100…
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