Legal and Regulatory Compliance Advisory

The City of Redondo Beach is seeking legal advisory services to ensure that zoning amendments and land use changes fully comply with California’s housing laws, including Senate Bills 9 and 35 and requirements set by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The contractor will provide expert guidance on aligning municipal planning decisions with state mandates aimed at increasing housing density, streamlining approvals for qualifying projects, and preventing legal challenges related to housing compliance. This subcontract requires a deep understanding of evolving state housing policy and the ability to interpret and apply complex statutory and regulatory frameworks to local zoning codes and development proposals. The work will focus on supporting the city’s efforts to meet its housing goals while maintaining legal defensibility and procedural integrity. The contractor must be familiar with the procedural and substantive requirements of SB 9, which allows for the division of single-family lots and construction of up to two units, and SB 35, which establishes ministerial approval for certain multi-family developments in jurisdictions failing to meet housing goals. Services will include reviewing proposed amendments, advising on compliance pathways, preparing legal justifications, and assisting in public hearings or litigation defense if needed. The contract falls under NAICS code 541110 for legal services and is issued as a subcontract with performance located in Redondo Beach, California.