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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Minutes
Redondo Beach City Council
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Closed Session - Adjourned Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m.
Open Session –Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
4:30 PM - CLOSED SESSION – ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redondo Beach City Council was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Mayor Brand in the City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Loewenstein, Nehrenheim, Obagi, Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Mike Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION - None
D. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS – ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
City Clerk Manzano reported there were no Blue Folder Items for Closed Session.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS There were no public comments on Closed Session items and Non-Agenda items.
F. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 4:32 p.m.
City Clerk Manzano announced items to be discussed in Closed Session.
City Attorney Webb pulled Items No. F.20., F.22., F.23. and F.24 from the Closed Session agenda.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to recess to Closed Session at 4:32 p.m. to conduct Closed Sessions attended by City Manager Mike Witzansky, City Attorney Mike Webb, Human Resources Director Dianne Strickfaden, Outside Labor Negotiator Laura Kalty, City Treasurer Eugene Solomon, Outside Legal Counsels Kent Moore and Missy O’Lynn. There being no objections, Mayor Brand, so ordered.
F.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:
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Redondo Beach Professional and Supervisory Association, Redondo Beach City Employees Association, Teamsters, and Management & Confidential Employees F.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
One potential case
F.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:
New Commune DTLA, LLC and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: 22TRCP00203
F.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 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
F.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; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive
Case Number: 23STCV10146
F.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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
F.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:
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
F.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:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER
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F.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 (9300 Wilshire, LLC et al. v AES-Redondo Beach, LLC) Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-ap-01163-ER
F.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:
Rosenda Ramirez Clark v. City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 21STCV00584
F.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:
Diana Cruz Adams v. City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 21STCV28663
F.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:
Deborah Klebe v. J&S Striping Company, Inc.; City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 21STCV38496
F.13. 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:
Kenneth Alexander v. City of Redondo Beach, Slater Waterproofing, Inc., County of Los Angeles, Sika Corporation, et al.
Case Number: 22STCV32700
F.14. 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:
Jiro Koyanagi v. City of Redondo Beach; County of Los Angeles; State of California; Jeremy C. Casner; Joshua R. Casner and DOES 1 through 50, Inclusive Case Number: 23STRCV01318
F.15. 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:
Matthew Alan Cobley II, a disabled person, by his GAL, Matthew Alan Cobley v. City of Redondo Beach, County of Los Angeles, and DOES 1 to 50
Case Number: 23TRCV02005
F.16. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
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Name of case:
AES Southland Development, LLC and AES Redondo Beach, LLC v. California Coastal Commission
Case Number: BS157789
F.17. 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
F.18. 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:
I.A., a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem Willnicka Renee Pollard, individually and as successor-in-interest to Sergio Richard Acosta, Jr., deceased v. City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 2:20-cv-06447-DDP (JPRx)
F.19. 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:
Johnnie Diaz v. Redondo Beach Police Department, et al.
Case Number: 23STCV09499
F.20. 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:
George Alexander Lugo v. City of Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach Police Department, City of Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Beach Police Department, et al.
Case Number: CV22-01826 JAK
This Item was pulled from the Agenda by City Attorney Webb.
F.21. 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:
Daniel Padilla v. City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 2:17-cv-03660 RSWL-ASx
F.22. 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:
Christopher Pyle v. The City of Redondo Beach Police Department, et al.
Case Number: 23STCV09499
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This Item was pulled from the Agenda by City Attorney Webb.
F.23. 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:
Christopher A. Quirarte Viramontes v. City of Redondo Beach, Officer Alicia Taggart, and
Officer John Doe
Case Number: 2:22-cv-08962-SVW-JPRx
This Item was pulled from the Agenda by City Attorney Webb.
F.24. 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:
Luke Carlson, et al. v. City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 2:20-cv-00259-ODW-SS
This Item was pulled from the Agenda by City Attorney Webb.
G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – 6:00 p.m.
H. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Loewenstein, Nehrenheim, Obagi, Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Mike Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
I. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Manager Witzansky announced that Redondo Beach Police Chief Joe Hoffman joined in Closed Session for Items No. F.18. F.19. and F.21.
J. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to adjourn to the Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. There being no objections, Mayor Brand was so ordered. 6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Redondo Beach City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Brand in the City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Loewenstein, Nehrenheim, Obagi,
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Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Mike Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
Mayor Brand led in the salute to the flag followed by a moment of silence.
D. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
D.1. CITY CLERK ELEANOR MANZANO TO ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE TO APPOINTED
BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Brand thanked residents who applied to participate in City affairs.
City Clerk Manzano administered the Oath of Office to appointed and reappointed Board Members and Commissioners.
Councilmember Nehrenheim announced the District 1 online community meeting on September 25, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.; addressed an upcoming event by Our Neighborhood Voices on Wednesday the 13th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom and a Volunteer Officers’ Award event at 6:00 p.m. at the Portofino.
Councilmember Loewenstein referenced a recent medical incident at his house and thanked RBFD for treating him with a lot of care.
Councilmember Kaluderovic reported attending the L.A. Kings 5K Race; thanked the L.A. Kings Foundation and the Walk to End Hydrocephalus; added attending the South Bay Aerospace Alliance meeting and expressed appreciation to Public Works for addressing a bee infestation at Franklin Park.
Councilmember Obagi spoke about a resident who was being terrorized by a pit bull and thanked the Quality of Life Unit of the RBPD for resolving the matter; discussed the construction on Grant Avenue as it impacts Bernie Elementary School and reported losing his cellphone when he was overseas, and residents may contact him on WhatsApp at 310625Zane or via the City email.
Councilmember Behrendt announced the District 5 community meeting on September 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.
Mayor Brand thanked the Friends of the Redondo Beach Arts for the recent event at the Redondo Beach Historical Library at Veterans Park.
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to approve the order of agenda as presented. There being no objections, Mayor Brand was so ordered.
F. AGENCY RECESS - None
G. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS – ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
G.1. For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting City Clerk Manzano announced Blue Folder Items for Item No. J.1.
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Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to receive and file Blue Folder Items. There being no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
H.1. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 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. JULY 18, 2023 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS
B. JULY 25, 2023 REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
There were no public comments on the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Obagi made a correction to the minutes of July 18, 2023.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented except for H.3.A. which was approved as corrected. Motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Loewenstein, Nehrenheim, Obagi, Mayor Brand NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Loewenstein (H.3.)
I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
J.1. For eComments and Emails Received from the Public
Roundoff Stern spoke about a three-week cultural exchange program with China where he and a group of residents had the opportunity to have an American cast perform the Chinese Mermaid and talked favorably about the experience and thanked the City for its continued support. He presented a framed photograph to the City from the Children’s Theater in China.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to receive Roundoff Stern’s gift to the City. There being no objections, Mayor Brand was so ordered.
Ray Holler, Lawndale, spoke about the Metro C Line extension; noted the lowest-cost option is not a project objective; compared the Hawthorne Boulevard option to the Hybrid ROW; commented on the costs of the various options and in support of the Hawthorne Boulevard option and thanked Nikki Negrete Mitchell and Holly Osborne for their work on this matter.
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Kevin Mitchell spoke about the Metro C Line extension Hawthorne Boulevard option.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to receive and file Kevin Mitchell’s written comments. There being no objections, Mayor Brand was so ordered.
Kevin Mitchell spoke about Metro changing and re-engineering routes if cities report that their plans will not work.
Niki Negrete-Mitchell referenced a list of all upcoming meetings highlighting Metro Board Committees and member lists for each committee and their email addresses and asked Councilmembers to participate and provide input.
Ron Maroko provided an update regarding meeting cancellations; opined cancelling a meeting for lack of quorum is an abuse of public trust and submitted written documents for the record.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to receive and file Ron Maroko’s document submission. There being no objections, Mayor Brand was so ordered.
Ron Maroko suggested the City Manager sign off on all meeting cancellations and forwarded to the City Clerk’s office for posting.
Joan Irvine, District 1, reported attending a District 1 community meeting; stated she was shocked when the District 1 Representative dissed cannabis in Redondo Beach, talked about it being illegal according to the Federal government but is legal in California; alleged his prejudice on the topic of cannabis was very apparent; asserted Councilmember Nehrenheim took money for his campaign from the cannabis industry and asked that he recuse himself from any and current or future discussions about cannabis or from voting on the matter and urged Council to legalize cannabis in Redondo Beach.
Wayne Craig spoke about a campaign to stop high-speed driving in the City; urged residents to drive slowly and reported license plate frames promoting “ DriveSlowRedondo” are being distributed by the Police Department.
Kyle Johnson, District 1, via Zoom, spoke in favor of the ROW option for the Metro C Line extension.
Brianna Egan, via Zoom, spoke about the Mayor’s commission appointment and noted that Matthew Hinsley had requested to be reappointed to the Planning Commission but was overlooked and addressed lawsuits related to builders’ remedy at the AES power plant site.
Mayor Brand reported he did not remove anyone from any Commission but acknowledged not reappointing some.
Nancy Skiba, District 4, reported attending the District 1 community meeting and felt there was a lot of misinformation provided by a prior speaker.
There were no other public comments and Mayor Brand closed this portion of the meeting.
K. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS - None
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS – None
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SAFETY AND OPERATING
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OBSERVATIONS AT THE REDONDO BEACH PIER SKATE PARK
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
Police Chief Hoffman introduced Special Operations Division Lieutenant Cory King and deferred to him for a report.
Lieutenant King narrated a PowerPoint presentation with safety and operation observations at the Redondo Beach Pier Skate Park.
Discussion followed regarding increasing security cameras along the entire pier, using security guards from other City departments, having an increased security presence in the pier, scheduling a grand opening for the Skate Park, keeping kids from skating down the ramp next to Kincaid’s with added signage and the possibility of having a skateboard vendor near the area.
Mayor Brand invited public comments.
Dave Brenner, via Zoom, spoke favorably about the success of the Skate Park and looked forward to a continued partnership with the City.
Discussion followed regarding whether there is enough lighting in the area, the Skate Park at Perry Park, the possibility of setting a specific closing time (i.e., 6:00 p.m.), increased complaints after dark and expanding the hours of the Skate Parks.
City Manager Witzansky offered to bring back a discussion on the subject at an upcoming meeting.
Kyle Johnson, via Zoom, spoke favorably about the Skate Park and suggested installing bicycle and skateboard racks.
City Clerk Manzano reported receiving two eComments in support of the item.
Leslie Campeggi spoke about the need to improve the quality, number and prominence of signs on the pier.
City Manager Witzansky stated the matter relates to regulatory items that need to be replaced and noted it will be given more attention to execute and spoke about balances between regulatory requirements and way signage.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to receive and file the report and direct staff to return with proposed hour of operation changes for the Skate Park and increased signage to an upcoming meeting. Motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Loewenstein, Nehrenheim, Obagi, Mayor Brand NOES: None
ABSENT: None
O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Witzansky announced the upcoming Beach Ranch Festival.
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
Councilmember Loewenstein asked for an Executive Summary of the budget.
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City Manager Witzansky suggested circulating the budget motion that has been codified through a letter which is available online.
Councilmember Loewenstein suggested that each Councilmember bring one item back from the budget for completion, by the end of this fiscal year.
Mayor Brand spoke about the lower pond at Wilderness Park and the need for action on it.
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to direct staff to return to City Council with a discussion regarding the prioritization of CIP and other City projects . There being no objections, Mayor Brand was so ordered.
Discussion followed regarding making Alberta a one-way street, having staff bring back an ordinance for eBikes, an update on the bus trip to the Metro meeting, the possibility of reestablishing the sister-city program and the results of the County Fire Station study.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to bring Goodman and Clark and Stanford and Clark all-way stop discussion to Council for consideration. There being no objections, Mayor Brand was so ordered.
City Clerk Manzano listed items to be considered in Closed Session.
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to recess to Closed Session at 7:53 p.m. to discuss Items No. R.2. R.3. through R.9., R.10. through R.15., R.16. and R.17 and attended by those previously listed as well as Sean Scully, Acting Community Development Director. There being no objections, Mayor Brand was so ordered.
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – 7:53 p.m.
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 - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
One potential case
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:
New Commune DTLA, LLC and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: 22TRCP00203
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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 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.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; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive
Case Number: 23STCV10146
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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
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:
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.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:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER
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 (9300 Wilshire, LLC et al. v AES-Redondo Beach, LLC) Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-ap-01163-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:
Rosenda Ramirez Clark v. City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 21STCV00584
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).
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Name of case:
Diana Cruz Adams v. City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 21STCV28663
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:
Deborah Klebe v. J&S Striping Company, Inc.; City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 21STCV38496
R.13. 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:
Kenneth Alexander v. City of Redondo Beach, Slater Waterproofing, Inc., County of Los Angeles, Sika Corporation, et al.
Case Number: 22STCV32700
R.14. 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:
Jiro Koyanagi v. City of Redondo Beach; County of Los Angeles; State of California; Jeremy C. Casner; Joshua R. Casner and DOES 1 through 50, Inclusive Case Number: 23STRCV01318
R.15. 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:
Matthew Alan Cobley II, a disabled person, by his GAL, Matthew Alan Cobley v. City of Redondo Beach, County of Los Angeles, and DOES 1 to 50
Case Number: 23TRCV02005
R.16. 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.17. 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.18. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is
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authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
I.A., a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem Willnicka Renee Pollard, individually and as successor-in-interest to Sergio Richard Acosta, Jr., deceased v. City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 2:20-cv-06447-DDP (JPRx)
R.19. 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:
Johnnie Diaz v. Redondo Beach Police Department, et al.
Case Number: 23STCV09499
R.20. 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:
George Alexander Lugo v. City of Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach Police Department, City of Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Beach Police Department, et al.
Case Number: CV22-01826 JAK
This Item was pulled from the Agenda by City Attorney Webb.
R.21. 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:
Daniel Padilla v. City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 2:17-cv-03660 RSWL-ASx
R.22. 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:
Christopher Pyle v. The City of Redondo Beach Police Department, et al.
Case Number: 23STCV09499
This Item was pulled from the Agenda by City Attorney Webb.
R.23. 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:
Christopher A. Quirarte Viramontes v. City of Redondo Beach, Officer Alicia Taggart, and
Officer John Doe
Case Number: 2:22-cv-08962-SVW-JPRx
This Item was pulled from the Agenda by City Attorney Webb.
R.24. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Name of case:
Luke Carlson, et al. v. City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 2:20-cv-00259-ODW-SS
This Item was pulled from the Agenda by City Attorney Webb.
S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – 9:21 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Manager Witzansky noted there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Loewenstein, Nehrenheim, Obagi, Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Mike Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
T. ADJOURNMENT: 9:18 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, motion by Councilmember Kaluderovic, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to adjourn the meeting at 9:18 p.m., to 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. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chambers, 415 DiamondStreet, Redondo Beach, California.
There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein so ordered.
All written comments submitted via eComment are included in the record and available for public review on the City website.
Respectfully submitted,
Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk