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Minutes Redondo Beach
City Council Tuesday, December 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 on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 4:30 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, Mayor Brand
Councilmembers Absent: Obagi ( Arrived at 4:31 p.m.)
Officials Present: Mike Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Melissa Villa, Analyst
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION - None
D. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS – ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
Analyst Villa declared 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: 4:34 p.m.
Councilmember Obagi arrived at 4:31 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, and approved by voice vote to recess to Closed Session at 4:31 p.m. to conduct Closed Sessions attended by City Manager Mike Witzansky, City Attorney Mike Webb and Assistant City Attorney Cheryl Park as well as Human Resources Director Diane Strickfaden and Outside Legal Counsels Jon Welner, Abby O’Brient, Lisa Bond, Diana Varat, and Ginetta Giovinco, Acting Community Development Director Sean Scully and RBPD Captain Stephen Sprengel, Outside Labor Negotiator Laura Kalty.
Motion carried, 5-0.
Analyst Villa read the listed items to be considered in Closed Session.
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F.1. 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.2. 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, and Management & Confidential Employees 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:
Angelo Luhrsen v. Redondo Beach Police Department Officer Delaray, Redondo Beach Police Department Officer Gonzalez, Redondo Beach Police Department Officer Lofstrom, and DOES 1 to 10
Case Number: 2:23-cv-08933-JFW-MAA
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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
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 and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach Case Number: 22TRCP00203 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:
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
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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:
Yes in My Back Yard, a California nonprofit corporation; SONJA TRAUSS, an individual 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 25 inclusive Case Number: 23TRCP00325
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
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal.
Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-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:
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
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:
City of Whittier, et al v. Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, et al.
Case Number: 23STCP03579
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:
New Commune DTLA LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive
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Case Number: 23STCV10146
G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – 6:02 p.m.
Closed Session was reconvened at 6:02 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
Lucie Colombo, Chief Deputy City Clerk
I. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Manager Witzansky announced there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
J. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, passed by voice vote to adjourn to the Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Motion carried.
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 6:04 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, Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Mike Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Lucie Colombo, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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
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Councilmember Nehrenheim announced an online District 1 community meeting on Monday, December 18th and spoke about Santa traveling through the City.
Councilmember Loewenstein thanked the Kings Harbor Yacht Club for the Boat Parade ; announced an upcoming Community Walk along the proposed ROW for the Metro C Line extension on December 16th at William Green Park in Lawndale, from 10:00 a.m. to noon and reported there will be no District 2 community meeting this month.
Councilmember Kaluderovic spoke favorably on the Hanukah celebration; thanked RBPD for escorting Santa through the City; reported attending the 14th Annual Victorian Holiday Party at the Historical Museum and announced she will attend the upcoming Community Walk along the ROW and encouraged residents to do the same.
Councilmember Obagi announced he cannot attend the Community Walk as he will be getting married; encouraged residents to attend; thanked the Police Association for the Santa Sleigh Ride and announced the South Bay COG awarded the City with the Bronze Level Achievement Award for participation in the 2023 South Bay Energy and Climate Recognition Program. Additionally, regarding the Metro C Line extension project, the South Bay COG issued a letter stating that they will remain neutral on the subject and after protesting, the COG agreed to have a discussion as to what alignment to support, if any, and whether the City should work with State representatives for money.
Councilmember Behrendt announced the District 5 community meeting will be held on January 4, 2024 at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center at 6:00 p.m. and encouraged residents to attend.
Mayor Brand thanked the RBPD for organizing the Santa Ride; congratulated Councilmember Obagi on his upcoming nuptials and thanked him for his work on the COG and announced the AES Power Plant is shutting down after 120 years of operation, on midnight, December 31, 2023.
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
Councilmember Behrendt asked to move Item No. N.1 to be considered before Item No. H.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Behrendt, to approve by voice vote, the agenda, as amended, moving Item No. N.1 to be considered immediately before Item No. H.
Motion carried, 5-0.
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 Items No. H.6, J.1, and N.1.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to receive and file Blue Folder Items.
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There being no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
City Council considered Agenda Item No. N.1 at this point, prior to continuing with the Consent Calendar.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
H.1. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 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: NONE
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.4. APPROVE CANCELLATION OF THE JANUARY 2, 2024 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND AGENCY MEETINGS AND RESCHEDULE THEM FOR JANUARY 9, 2024 CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.5. This Item was pulled by Councilmember Behrendt for separate consideration.
H.6. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2312-132, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE PARTTIME EMPLOYMENT POLICY AND PAY PLAN FOR PART -TIME EMPLOYEES CONTACT: DIANE STRICKFADEN, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Prior to the Consent Calendar consideration and vote, Mayor Brand left the meeting.
Councilmember Behrendt pulled Item No. H.5 from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
There were no public comments on this item.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, and passed by voice vote to approve the Consent Calendar, as presented, except for Item No. H.5, which was pulled for separate discussion.
Motion carried, 5-0.
City Clerk Manzano read the title of Resolution No. CC-2312-132.
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I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
H.5. APPROVE A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH VERONICA TAM AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE PREPARATION OF AN INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST OF $ 21,420, INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT TO $216,835 , AND TO EXTEND THE TERM TO DECEMBER 31, 2024
CONTACT: SEAN SCULLY, ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Councilmember Behrendt proposed approving the item with direction that the City Attorney do a legal review of any proposed inclusionary housing ordinance that may be considered by City Council.
Acting Community Development Director Scully explained with this item and per Council’s direction staff will initiate additional work to produce inclusionary housing regulations that would be applied to overlay zones and work on the comparative analysis with other jurisdictions that have inclusionary housing ordinances.
City Attorney Webb confirmed it is up to City Council whether it wants additional legal review.
Discussion followed regarding prior Council general direction and avoiding confusion regarding potential conflicts.
Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein invited public comments.
Holly Osborne, District 5, referenced the City’s approved Housing Element and suggested that if it is not broken, it should not be fixed.
There were no other public comments on this item.
City Manager Witzansky clarified that the Housing Element references the drafting of inclusionary housing ordinances.
Motion by Councilmember Behrendt, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to pass by voice vote to approve Item No. H.5 with direction that the City Attorney conduct a legal review of potential conflicts with State law on any proposed inclusionary housing ordinance that may be considered by City Council.
Motion carried, 5-0.
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
J.1. For eComments and Emails Received from the Public
Miles Peck spoke in support of the waterfront project; discussed his experience in the cannabis industry; reported he is focused on applying for a retail cannabis business in Redondo Beach; addressed his family’s ties to the City and talked about putting together a team of professionals to move processes forward.
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Niki Negrete-Mitchell, District 3, congratulated Councilmember Obagi on his upcoming nuptials; discussed a presentation given at the last Metro Board of Directors meeting; encouraged residents to attend the upcoming Community Walk; addressed displacement of businesses and residents as well as streamlining processes.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to extend Niki Negrete - Mitchell’s time for commenting by 30 seconds. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein so ordered.
Nikki Negrete-Mitchell spoke about Metro interrupting and displacing businesses.
Holly Osborne, District 5, thanked Councilmember Obagi for his work at the COG; referenced a report that was issued in relation to development of the Blue Line that addressed building light rail on existing rights of way and associated challenges.
Joan Irvine, District 1, Keep the Esplanade Beautiful, reported the group is planning for the next Fourth of July event and talked about getting the community together.
Mark Hansen, King Harbor Boater, spoke about the recent King Harbor Yacht Club Boat Parade; listed sponsorships and encouraged parents to enroll their children in the Harbor Youth Foundation education and free lessons.
Alissa Bailey, District 5, Parent of a RBUHS Student; discussed recent incidents and thanked the RBPD and others in the community who responded quickly and effectively; expressed her appreciation for the students who reported it, teachers, the High School Principal, Administration and the School Board and spoke about empowering students.
Nancy Skiba, District 4, via Zoom, congratulated Councilmember Obagi on his upcoming nuptials and announced the RBPD will hold a seminar, “Run, Hide and Fight”, about safety in public places on January 6, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.
City Clerk Manzano reported receiving one eComment on this item.
There were no other public comments and Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein closed this portion of the meeting.
City Council skipped to consider Agenda Item No. N.2 at this time.
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. RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION FROM ALLEN SANFORD ON THE DESIGN
CONCEPTS APPROVED FOR A NEW WATERFRONT RESTAURANT AND PUBLIC SURF CLUB
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CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
This item was moved to earlier in the agenda.
Allen Sanford presented a background on the Beach Life Festivals and presented details of the design concepts for the new waterfront restaurant and public surf club.
Discussion followed regarding similar facilities throughout the world, the community’s engagement in the project, coordination with the Beach Life Festivals, remaining inclusive, the membership component, continuing a partnership with the City and necessary infrastructure updates.
Mayor Brand invited public comments.
Andrew Beggs, Vice Commander, King Harbor Yacht Club, thanked the City for supporting the recent Boat Parade; spoke about having a new collaborator for the Boat Parade, next year, the surf club; discussed wanting a revitalized, exciting and bustling marina and expressed support for the project.
Mark Hansen, King Harbor Boater, spoke about his involvement in the King Harbor Club working group and expressed support for the project.
A speaker made comments in support of Mr. Sanford and the project and urged the City Council to move the project forward.
Wayne Craig spoke in support of the project and urged City Council to move the project forward.
Dave Bauer expressed excitement and support for the project.
Diana Larry spoke about ensuring the surf legacy continues and spoke in support of Allen Sanford and the project.
Jimmy , Investor, spoke in support of Beach Life and the proposed surf club.
Stephen Jones, SF Jones Architects, expressed support for the project and looked forward to moving it forward.
Jamie Pagano, District 1, expressed support for Allen Sanford and the proposed surf club and spoke about cohesiveness between the surf club and Seaside Lagoon.
Niki Negrete-Mitchell, District 3, spoke about her appreciation of preserving the integrity of and cultivating the beach culture and thanked Council for its efforts.
Joey Pampino expressed support for local Allen Sanford, Beach Life and the proposed surf club.
Kevin Barry, Board Riders, spoke in support of the surfing culture, revitalization of the waterfront and the proposed project and thanked the City for its support.
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Carl Elliott, Lanakila Outrigger, expressed support for the project; spoke about the beach culture and the values that the City needs to protect and asked that the City be an active partner in the project.
Mayor Brand spoke about the importance of persistence and community action in keeping the project active and moving forward.
Tanya Monahan spoke about Allen’s vision, the team and in support of the proposed project.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to receive and file Blue Folder Items. There being no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
Jeff Jones, The Fishmonger, thanked City staff and Council for its support and spoke about community involvement in the project.
City Clerk Manzano reported receiving one eComment in support of the project.
There were no other public comments on this item.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to receive and file a Presentation from Allen Sanford on the Design Concepts Approved for a New Waterfront Restaurant and Public Surf Club. There being no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
Mayor Brand left the meeting at 7:28 p.m. and Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein took over the meeting.
City Council returned to consider Item No. H at this time.
N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE PREPARATION OF A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF A NEW AGENDA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK &
MIKE COOK, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
City Clerk Manzano introduced Chief Deputy Colombo, Analyst Villa and IT Director Cook; narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the Administrative Report relating to this Agenda Item.
IT Director Cook continued with the presentation addressing areas of improvement, the RFP process, technical requirements and receiving input from Council relative to the RFP.
Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein spoke about buffering continuing to be a problem and discussed having a proper content delivery, indexing, AI and reviewing cloud services.
Councilmember Obagi requested the capability to edit pdf files.
Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein pointed out that some pdf files have errors in them.
Councilmember Nehrenheim spoke favorably regarding the RFP; discussed being able to import pdf files from other sources (i.e., Word); stated his dislike of having to scan paper documents; addressed
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ensuring that output is searchable; talked about the ability to produce automatic reports ( i.e., attendance) and indicated he would like to have a system that allows third parties to connect to it and tie in other systems and have a website experience.
Discussion followed regarding necessary hardware, maintenance, benefits of breaking the tasks into multiple contracts depending on area expertise, timestamping/ indexing agendas and expanding minutes capabilities with AI.
In reply to Councilmember Behrendt’s question, IT Director Cook discussed the RFP and the questionnaire connected with the RFP and addressed vendor qualifications, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein advised against limiting vendors to those who have been in business more than ten years and spoke about technology advancing very quickly.
Councilmember Behrendt suggested adding a question as to whether a vendor/contract has been terminated.
City Manager Witzansky reported there will be a selection committee and the City Clerk will continue to work in partnership with the IT Department on this project.
There were no public comments on this item.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, and passed by voice vote to receive and file the report and direct staff to proceed to issue the RFP as presented and discussed.
Motion carried, 5-0.
O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Witzansky announced that City Hall will be closing for the Holiday effective Friday, December 22, 2023 and will reopen Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS - None
Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
Councilmember Kaluderovic requested a BRR on the cost to repair the irrigation and replace the plants and the median on Prospect between Beryl and Diamond.
Councilmember Obagi discussed an issue on Grant Avenue related to bulb outs and the streetsweeper not being able to sweep because of them and asked to agendize making an exception to the leaf blower ban for battery powered leaf blowers used by Public Works for City purposes.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Behrendt, to agendize making an exception to the leaf blower ban for battery powered leaf blowers used by Public Works for City purposes within three months.
Councilmember Nehrenheim spoke in opposition to the matter noting it has been discussed before
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and many members of the public pointed out inconsistencies.
The motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Obagi
NOES: Nehrenheim, Mayor Pro Tem Lowenstein
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried, 3-2.
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – 8:34 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, and passed by voice vote to recess back into Closed Session at 8:34 p.m. to conduct Closed Session.
City Manager Mike Witzansky announced that he and the following, City Attorney Mike Webb as well as Human Resources Director Diane Strickfaden, Acting Community Development Director Sean Scully, Outside Labor Negotiator Laura Kalty and RBPD Captain Stephen Sprengel, would be attending Closed Session.
Motion carried, 5-0.
R.1. 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.2. 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, and Management & Confidential Employees 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:
Angelo Luhrsen v. Redondo Beach Police Department Officer Delaray, Redondo Beach Police Department Officer Gonzalez, Redondo Beach Police Department Officer Lofstrom, and DOES 1 to 10
Case Number: 2:23-cv-08933-JFW-MAA
R.4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session
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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.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 and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach Case Number: 22TRCP00203 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; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development, et al.
Case Number: 23STCP00426
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:
Yes in My Back Yard, a California nonprofit corporation; SONJA TRAUSS, an individual 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 25 inclusive Case Number: 23TRCP00325
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).
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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
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:
City of Whittier, et al v. Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, et al.
Case Number: 23STCP03579
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:
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
S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION ADJOURNMENT – 10:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Nehrenheim, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Manager Witzansky announced that City Council unanimously authorized the City Attorney to defend the City in the case listed under Item R.3 and under Item No. R.1, City Council authorized the City Attorney to prepare an Amicus Brief on behalf of the City and/or the League of California Cities.
T. ADJOURNMENT – 10:34 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, and approved by voice vote to adjourn the meeting at 10:34 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, December 19, 2023, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
Motion carried, 5-0.
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All written comments submitted via eComment are included in the record and available for public review on the City website.
Respectfully submitted,
Eleanor Manzano, CMC
City Clerk