CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
Bill Brand, Mayor
Nils Nehrenheim, Councilmember, District 1
Todd Loewenstein, Councilmember, District 2
Paige Kaluderovic, Councilmember, District 3
Zein Obagi, Jr., Councilmember, District 4
Scott Behrendt, Councilmember, District 5
Michael W. Webb, City Attorney
Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Eugene Solomon, City Treasurer
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CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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4:30 PM- CLOSED SESSION- ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM- OPEN SESSION- REGULAR MEETING
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4:30 PM - CLOSED SESSION - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION
D. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS - ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
Blue folder items are additional back up material to administrative reports and/or public comments received after the printing and distribution of the agenda packet for receive and file.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on Closed Session Items or any subject that does not appear on this agenda for action. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes to address the Mayor and Council. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once. Written requests, if any, will be considered first under this section.
F. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
R.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL AND LABOR NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54957.6.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Diane Strickfaden, Director of Human Resources
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS:
Redondo Beach Professional and Supervisory Association, Redondo Beach City Employees Association, Teamsters, and Management & Confidential Employees R.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
Don B. Laughton v. City of Redondo Beach; Redondo Beach Unified School District, Does 1-50
Case No: 23TRCV00414
R.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
Orange County Council of Governments v. Gustavo Velasquez, et al.
Southern California Association of Governments, Real Party in Interest Second Appellate District Case No: B317856
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No: 21STCP01970
R.4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
New Commune DTLA, LLC and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: 22TRCP00203
R.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
New Commune DTLA, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development, et al.
Case Number: 23STCP00426
R.6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
New Commune DTLA LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive
Case Number: 23STCV10146
R.7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
R.8. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
9300 Wilshire, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive
Case Number: 23STCP02189
R.9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER
R.10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
In re 9300 Wilshire, LLC (9300 Wilshire, LLC et al. v AES-Redondo Beach, LLC) Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-ap-01163-ER
R.11. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
AES Southland Development, LLC and AES Redondo Beach, LLC v. California Coastal Commission
Case Number: BS157789
R.12. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
City of Redondo Beach, a California Charter City; City of Carson, a California Charter City; City of Torrance, a California Charter City; City of Whittier, a California Charter City; City of Del Mar, a California Charter City v. Rob Bonta, in his official capacity as California Attorney General, State of California; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive Case Number: 22STCP01143
G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
H. ROLL CALL
I. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
J. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
D. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
D.1. MAYOR’S COMMENDATION TO THE SOUTH REDONDO AYSO 34 EXTRA BOYS 10U TEAM FOR WINNING THE AYSO NATIONAL GAMES
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
F. AGENCY RECESS
F.1. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
F.2. REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDONDO BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
F.3. PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - REGULAR MEETING - CANCELLED G. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS - ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
Blue folder items are additional back up material to administrative reports and/or public comments received after the printing and distribution of the agenda packet for receive and file.
G.1. For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting H. CONSENT CALENDAR
Business items, except those formally noticed for public hearing, or those pulled for discussion are assigned to the Consent Calendar. The Mayor or any City Council Member may request that any Consent Calendar item(s) be removed, discussed, and acted upon separately. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be taken up under the "Excluded Consent Calendar" section below. Those items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved in one motion. The Mayor will call on anyone wishing to address the City Council on any Consent Calendar item on the agenda, which has not been pulled by Council for discussion. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once and comments will be limited to a total of three minutes.
H.1. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.2. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING
OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.3. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
A. JUNE 13, 2023 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
B. JUNE 20, 2023 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
C. JUNE 29, 2023 SPECIAL MEETING
D. JULY 11, 2023 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.4. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 29220-29254 IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,875.76, PD. 8/18/23 DIRECT DEPOSIT 267151-267728 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,064,881.54, PD. 8/18/23 CHECKS 29255-29290 IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,892.53, PD. 9/1/23 DIRECT DEPOSIT 267729-268314 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,106,492.97, PD. 9/1/23 EFT/ACH $8,191.86, PD. 8/18/23 (PP2317)
EFT/ACH $404,121.68, PD. 8/23/23 (PP2317)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 110214-110499 IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,299,297.22
EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $403,823.34
DIRECT DEPOSIT 100007519-100007614 IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,860.00, PD.9/1/23
REPLACEMENT DEMANDS 110211-110213
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. EXCUSE ABSENCES FROM VARIOUS COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.6. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT AMONG SOUTH BAY CITIES FOR THE JOINT USE OF A SURVEILLANCE SKY TOWER AND TOW VEHICLE OBTAINED USING 2020
STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.7. RECEIVE AND FILE THE REDONDO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT, IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE 3, CHAPTER 16 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND ASSEMBLY BILL 481,
GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT BY THE REDONDO BEACH
POLICE DEPARTMENT
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.8. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2309-087, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF CLASSIFICATIONS BY ADDING THE POSITION OF
TECHNICAL THEATER SPECIALIST
CONTACT: DIANE STRICKFADEN, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES H.9. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2309-088, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SIERRA CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,516,890 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE DOMINGUEZ PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, JOB NO. 30730
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PLAYCORE WISCONSIN INC., DBA GAMETIME,
FOR DESIGN BUILD SERVICES FOR THE DOMINGUEZ PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, JOB NO. 30730, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $531,543
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.10. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3261-23, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO IMPLEMENT AND
MAKE CONSISTENT THE ARTESIA & AVIATION CORRIDORS AREA PLAN WITH
THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH ZONING ORDINANCE CONCERNING PARKING
REGULATIONS AND ADOPTION OF THE ASSOCIATED REQUIRED CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT, NEGATIVE DECLARATION. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.11. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO CC-2309-089, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASING
CERTAIN PROPERTY TO SHAW KOEPKE & SATTER, LLP
APPROVE THE LEASE WITH SHAW KOEPKE & SATTER, LLP, FOR THE PREMISES AT 105 W. TORRANCE BLVD., SUITE 106 FOR A MONTHLY MINIMUM RENT OF $2,763.75 FOR THE TERM SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4, 2024, WITH AN ANNUAL 3% BASE RENT INCREASE ON THE FIRST
ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMENCEMENT DATE
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.12. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3259-23, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2, ZONING AND LAND USE
PERTAINING TO ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW AND PLANNING
COMMISSION DESIGN REVIEW COMPLIANCE WITH OBJECTIVE RESIDENTIAL
STANDARDS AND DETERMINING SUCH AMENDMENTS AS EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, FOR SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION
CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
H.13. APPROVE A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT AMENDING THE JULY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2024 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE REDONDO BEACH FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH,
RENAMING THE EXISTING JOB CLASSIFICATIONS OF DEPUTY HARBOR
MASTER/BOAT CAPTAIN AND HARBOR PATROL OFFICER TO FIRE RESCUE
BOAT OPERATOR AND FIRE RESCUE BOAT SPECIALIST RESPECTIVELY CONTACT: PATRICK BUTLER, INTERIM FIRE CHIEF
H.14. APPROVE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH OPENGOV, INC., FOR THE
PROVISION, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A WEB-BASED
ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT APPLICATION TOOL FOR AN INITIAL COST OF $44,160 AND AN ONGOING LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE COST OF $28,350 IN YEAR TWO AND $29,768 IN YEAR THREE
CONTACT: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
H.15. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH STELLEN DESIGN LLC TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM FOR DESIGN SERVICES THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 AT
NO ADDITIONAL COST
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER H.16. APPROVE THE SUBSTITUTION OF TRUSTEE AND FULL RECONVEYANCE OF THE REHABILITATION LOAN LIEN THAT IS IN PLACE ON 2501 CURTIS AVE, REDONDO BEACH, CA 90278
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on any subject that does not appear on this agenda for action. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes to address the Mayor and Council. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once. Written requests, if any, will be considered first under this section.
J.1. For eComments and Emails Received from the Public
K. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
This section is intended to allow all elected officials the opportunity to reveal any disclosure or ex parte communication about the following public hearings
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED CANNABIS
LICENSING APPLICATION PROCESS AND ASSOCIATED COST RECOVERY FEES
ELIZABETH HAUSE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE PREPARATION OF A COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT OUTDOOR DINING
DECKS IN RIVIERA VILLAGE AND POLICY DIRECTION ON EXISTING
COVID-RELATED TEMPORARY USE PERMITS UTILIZED BY BUSINESSES FOR
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
N.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A
REVISED COMMUNICATIONS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE PLAN
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
P.1. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
P.2. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3262-23, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 2-1.01 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION
Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
R.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL AND LABOR NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54957.6.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Diane Strickfaden, Director of Human Resources
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS:
Redondo Beach Professional and Supervisory Association, Redondo Beach City Employees Association, Teamsters, and Management & Confidential Employees R.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
Don B. Laughton v. City of Redondo Beach; Redondo Beach Unified School District, Does 1-50
Case No: 23TRCV00414
R.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
Orange County Council of Governments v. Gustavo Velasquez, et al.
Southern California Association of Governments, Real Party in Interest Second Appellate District Case No: B317856
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No: 21STCP01970
R.4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
New Commune DTLA, LLC and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: 22TRCP00203
R.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
New Commune DTLA, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development, et al.
Case Number: 23STCP00426
R.6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
New Commune DTLA LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive
Case Number: 23STCV10146
R.7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
R.8. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
9300 Wilshire, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive
Case Number: 23STCP02189
R.9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER
R.10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
In re 9300 Wilshire, LLC (9300 Wilshire, LLC et al. v AES-Redondo Beach, LLC) Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-ap-01163-ER
R.11. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
AES Southland Development, LLC and AES Redondo Beach, LLC v. California Coastal Commission
Case Number: BS157789
R.12. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
City of Redondo Beach, a California Charter City; City of Carson, a California Charter City; City of Torrance, a California Charter City; City of Whittier, a California Charter City; City of Del Mar, a California Charter City v. Rob Bonta, in his official capacity as California Attorney General, State of California; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive Case Number: 22STCP01143
S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
T. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the City Council of the City of Redondo Beach will be an Adjourned Regular meeting to be held at 4:30 p.m. (Closed Session) and a Regular meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. (Open Session) on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.