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Minutes Redondo Beach
City Council Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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 Pro Tem Loewenstein in the City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Nehrenheim, Obagi Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
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: 4:36 p.m.
Analyst Villa listed items to be considered in Closed Session.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to recess to Closed Session at 4:36 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, Acting Community Development Director Sean Scully and Outside Labor Negotiator Laura Kalty. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein, 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
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EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS:
Redondo Beach Professional and Supervisory Association
F.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:
John R. Mattarrese v. City of Redondo Beach and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive Case Number: 23TRCV04255
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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
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 and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: 22TRCP00203
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; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development, et al.
Case Number: 23STCP00426
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:
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.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:
Yes in My Back Yard, a California nonprofit corporation; SONJA TRAUSS, an individual v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council ofthe City of Redondo Beach; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development, and DOES 1 through 25 inclusive Case Number: 23TRCP00325
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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 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:
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.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:
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.11 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL MATTER/EVALUATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54957(b).
Title: City Manager
G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – 6:00 p.m.
H. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Nehrenheim, Obagi Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Mike Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Lucie Colombo, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Melissa Villa, Analyst
I. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Manager Witzansky announced that under Item No. F.2, City Council unanimously authorized the City Attorney to defend the City in the matter.
J. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein adjourned to the Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
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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 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein inthe City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Nehrenheim, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Mike Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Lucie Colombo, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Melissa Villa, Analyst
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein led in the salute to the flag.
D. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
No audio available for approximately three minutes and 20 seconds. Announcements from Councilmembers Kaluderovic and Obagi are unavailable.
Councilmember Behrendt congratulated Councilmember Kaluderovic for her appointment tothe BlueRibbon Panel on Homelessness.
Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein thanked students attending this evening; thanked Public Safety and the RBPD for responding toa recent tragic accident on Pacific Coast Highway and Cornelius; announced the District 2 Community Meeting on January 22, 2024 from 6:00 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. City Manager Mike Witzansky will be joining.
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
Councilmember Obagi requested moving Item No. P.1 to before Item No. N.1.
City Manager Witzansky requested continuing Item No. H.7 to the next meeting or the one following.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Behrendt, and approved by voice vote, the order ofthe agenda, as amended, moving Item No. P.1 tobefore Item No. N.1and continuing Item No. H.7 to the following meeting or the one after.
Motion carried, 5-0-1. Mayor Brand was absent.
F. AGENCY RECESS – 6:11 p.m.
F.1 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING - 6:13 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Nehrenheim, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
G. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS – ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
G.1 For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo reported Blue Folder Items include public communications for Item No. J.1 and for Item No. N.1.
Motion by Councilmember Kaluderovic, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, and approved by voice vote, to receive and file Blue Folder Items.
Motion carried, 5-0. Mayor Brand was absent.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
H.1 APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 2024.
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 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 112226-112450 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,523,854.05
WIRE 112225 PALLET SPC $150,028.70
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5 APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ERIC ARROYO TO CONDUCT
SWORN AND CIVILIAN APPLICANT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $15,000 FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH JUNE 20, 2025.
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
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H.6 ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2401-002, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL BOOK OF CLASS SPECIFICATIONS TO UPDATE THE POSITION OF
WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
H.7 This Item was continued at the request of City Manager Witzansky.
There were no public comments on the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, and approved by voice vote, Consent Calendar Items No. H.1 through H.6, as presented.
Motion carried, 5-0. Mayor Brand was absent.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo read title to Resolution No. CC-2401-002.
I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - None
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
J.1 For eComments and Emails Received from the Public
Gregory McGinity, long time resident of Redondo Beach, spoke regarding the decision Council will have regarding the cannabis sales tax; urged Council to tax it at the maximum rate of 9%; opined cannabis is a severe threat to public health, mentioned the strands now available is more dangerous than years before; expressed concerns regarding increased use, increased crime, and increased mental health challenges; asked Council to do what they can to minimize the use by taxing it at the highest rate possible.
Holly Osborne, District 5, referenced her previous comments to City Council regarding a train derailment in El Segundo and illustrated challenges with theproposed Metro C Line extension project being on the ROW; described several problems with the proposed project.
Nikki Negrete-Mitchell, District 3, spoke about the ROW south of 182nd; discussed the reality of derailments on the ROW and the proximity to private homes; talked about Metro making better proactive decisions going forward.
Joan Irvine, District 1, spoke about her efforts to provide cannabis education and submitted a “Guide to Cannabis” for the record.
Motion by Councilmember Kaluderovic, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to receive and file the Guide to Cannabis” submitted by Joan Irvine. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein so ordered.
Joan Irvine referenced SB 1186; noted she is working on gathering materials and information regarding medical cannabis; claimed that youth cannabis use decreases when cannabis is legalized, noting that it is the illegal market that sells to children, not the legal market. She addressed the importance of education and keeping costs down to facilitate access for seniors and those with health issues.
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There were no other public comments.
The City Council skipped to Agenda Item No. P.1 at this point in 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 FOR PROPOSED CHANGES TO STREET
SWEEPING HOURS ALONG THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF DIAMOND STREET BETWEEN
PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND DEL AMO STREET
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Traffic Engineer Ryan Liu noted this item is a continuation from the December 19th Council meeting; narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the Administrative Report including a proposal to change the street sweeping schedule on the south side of Diamond Street to Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and keeping the schedule for the north side of Diamond Street on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to2:00p.m.; noted they took into account feedback from thecommunity tocome tothe proposed new times.
Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein invited public comments.
Alex Sloan, lives on Alberta Street, spoke about student drop-off impacting her street; stated safety concerns and traffic; noted how narrow the streets are; asked that the matter be studied more extensively.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein, to extend Alex Sloan’s comment time by 30 seconds. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein so ordered.
Alex Sloan added that the matter needs to be considered as a whole because problems exist not just from street sweeping but with other areas related to parking and public safety.
Lynn Bailey felt this item is being “ pushed through” without consideration of those who will be impacted by the proposed change; stated there was no notification to residents; asserted the school should solve parking problems related to the school; spoke about availability of parking in the lots at the school; asked about the School’s efforts to resolve the issues internally and not on the residents; gave recommendations the School could take.
Chloe Caywood, Junior, Redondo Union High School ( RUHS), spoke in support of moving street sweeping times so students can have better access to parking around the school; mentioned there are not enough parking spaces at the school for all the students that drive.
Ashlyn Fischer, District 4, Senior, RUHS, spoke in support of the matter for improved student access to parking; explained the issues at school due to the lack of parking; stated that it causes bad behavior among the students at school.
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Anthony Bridi, Principal, RUHS, spoke about the school parking challenges being experienced; mentioned the shared spaces with City employees and the inconveniences with that arrangement; listed actions taken by the school to resolve existing parking issues such as restriping to maximize the use of space; mentioned that the lot is used not only by students but by staff, coaches, and other personnel; mentioned the shift to street sweeping on Diamond, which is the perimeter of RUHS, would be helpful.
In reply to Councilmember Obagi’s question asking what the school is doing to increase parking on site, Principal Bridi reiterated they have restriped the parking lots to maximize use and arranged for other solutions besides parking spaces such as a partnership with Beach Cities Transit for bus transportation and have installed additional bicycle racks to encourage bike use.
Isabella Mazza, Senior, RUHS, spoke about challenges she faces every day with the lack of school parking; mentioned that she is often late to her first class; she supports the proposed change in the street sweeping schedule.
Wayne Craig suggested there could be other considerations for City Council on this issue; addressed public noticing and the lack of responses; felt that the Council needs to find better ways to get more responses; wondered if there may be other opportunities for parking in the area such as church parking lots; suggested the idea of carpooling.
Dan Elder, Redondo Beach School Board Member, noted the vast majority of RUHS students are residents; spoke about challenges in access, especially for students living in north Redondo Beach; thanked Council for working with the School District to minimize impacts to students and residents.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo announced receiving three eComments on this item, two of which were in support.
There were no other public comments on this item.
Councilmember Kaluderovic thanked Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein and Staff for working on this matter and noted this time change adds more parking for students and residents since they are shrinking the hours from three to one.
Councilmember Nehrenheim talked about claims of declining enrollment noting that the opposite is true; stated he has not heard the school mention increasing the number of “ equivalent” parking spaces to accommodate the increase in students and staff; asked whether the Police Department parking lot has been considered for additional parking.
City Manager Witzansky reported the City’s needs are at capacity on the site; discussed a shared lease agreement and stated most of the parking there is still designated for school use.
Councilmember Nehrenheim invited Principal Anthony Bridi to the podium to answer his questions; Principal Bridi addressed use of Measure C and Measure Q funds for parking and solar panels; he was unsure whether parking capacity has been increased to accommodate the increase in numbers to staff and students.
Councilmember Obagi thanked Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein and Staff; agreed with Councilmember Kaluderovic regarding the changes allowing for increased access to parking for residents and students; spoke about the need for a comprehensive plan for circulation and parking in this area; mentioned the need for parking garages; felt this is a problem that needs a long-term solution.
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City Manager Witzansky felt it may be a worthwhile effort for the City to embark in considering a comprehensive circulation and traffic plan for the area; stated Staff will continue to have conversations with the school to alleviate parking concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein commented on his prior involvement on the School Board; spoke about parking decks and related costs; commented on challenges for residents; reported receiving many emails about residents not being able to find parking in the area on Thursdays; asserted the proposed change will help alleviate parking problems in the surrounding area. Additionally, he felt the school and the City need to work together; discussed use of angled parking; felt this is a good compromise and spoke about Council reviewing this item again in six months.
Councilmember Nehrenheim agreed with Councilmember Obagi regarding the need for studies and to consider increasing enrollment; addressed public noticing; felt the School District needs to be part of the solution; stated he will not support the item as the City has limited resources.
Councilmember Behrendt believed the proposal is a good option and presents a compromise.
Motion by Councilmember Behrendt, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to approve proposed changes to street sweeping hours along the southerly side of Diamond Street, between Pacific Coast Highway and Del Amo Street.
The motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein NOES: Nehrenheim
ABSENT: Mayor Brand
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried 4-1.
N.2 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL MODIFICATION OF
THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF MULTI-USE
PLASTIC BAGS
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Public Works Director Semaan introduced the item and deferred to City Engineer Winje for a report.
City Engineer Winje narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the Administrative Report; discussed SB 270 and addressed next steps.
There were no public comments on this item.
Councilmember Obagi commented on SB 270; suggested monitoring that area of the law and see if there are opportunities to enact more environmentally conscious bag laws in Redondo Beach allowing vendors to use recycled biodegradable paper bags.
Councilmember Kaluderovic referenced SB 54 and agreed with Councilmember Obagi in terms of monitoring the law going forward.
City Attorney Webb stated that SB 54 was passed into law in 2022 and reported the intent is to place
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the onus on manufacturers.
Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein spoke about unintended consequences; felt the City has come a long way with the ordinances that are in place regarding single-use plastic bags.
Councilmember Behrendt noted his agreement.
Councilmember Nehrenheim spoke about the increased production of plastic bags in California.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, and approved by voice vote, to receive and file the report.
Motion carried, 5-0. Mayor Brand was absent.
O. CITY MANAGER ITEM - None
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
The City Council discussed Agenda Item No. P.1 before No. N.1.
P.1 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT AN ALTERNATE AS AN OFFICIAL
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY TO SERVE ON THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS (SBCCOG)
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION CC-2401-003, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC-2308-075 APPOINTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2024 City Clerk Manzano introduced the item.
Councilmember Obagi thanked Councilmember Behrendt for his work on the South Bay Council of Governments (SBCCOG); spoke about the SBCCOG taking a position onthe Metro C Line Extension alignment; reported that discussion will take place on January 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. and that he will be unable to attend; added that Councilmember Behrendt has recused himself as his firm represents Metro; stated the need for an alternate who can discuss and vote on the Metro C Line Extension project. Additionally, he reported that Councilmember Kaluderovic is unavailable on that date; requested that either Councilmember Nehrenheim or Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein act as an alternate until the Metro issue has been resolved and Councilmember Behrendt can reassume his alternate position.
Councilmember Nehrenheim offered to be the alternate on the SBCCOG.
Councilmember Obagi asked Council colleagues and residents to call into the meeting to provide their comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein invited public comments.
Nikki Negrete-Mitchell, District 3, spoke in support of Councilmember Nehrenheim being appointed as the alternate on the SBCCOG; thanked Councilmember Obagi for consistently speaking up on residents’ behalf on the Metro C Line alignment; listed his efforts, actions and achievements.
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Kevin Mitchell, District 3, spoke about attending SBCCOG meetings; reported that having the Metro C Line alignment down Hawthorne is an important step towards building a new economy in the South Bay.
There were no other public comments.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Kaluderovic, and approved by voice vote, to adopt by title only Resolution CC-2401-003, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redondo Beach, California, amending Resolution No. CC-2308-075 appointing delegates and alternates as official representatives of the City to expire on June 30, 2024 and appointing Councilmember Nehrenheim as the alternate representing the City at the SBCCOG until the Metro project is resolved and Councilmember Behrendt can reassume the position.
Motion carried, 5-0. Mayor Brand was absent.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo read title to Resolution No. CC-2401-003.
City Council returned to Agenda Item No. N.1 at this point and followed the rest of the agenda, as published.
Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
Councilmember Nehrenheim asked for an update regarding Veterans Park Library and the Fourth of July Fireworks.
City Manager Witzansky stated the Veterans Park Library will be back in February; noted several challenges regarding Fourth of July fireworks.
Motion by Councilmember Kaluderovic, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, and approved by voice vote, to direct Staff, along with Public Works andthe Sustainability Commission, toconsider arequest to expand the red curb on the southwest corner of Ripley and Flagler.
Motion carried, 5-0. Mayor Brand was absent.
Councilmember Obagi said no referrals but asked the City Manager when the discussion on residential street rehabilitation would take place; City Manager Witzansky stated a report will be presented to City Council within the next two months.
Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein asked City staff to work on faded street signs.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo read titles toItems No.R.1and R.11as items tobediscussed during Closed Session.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, and approved by voice vote, to recess to Closed Session at 7:41 p.m.
Motion carried, 5-0. Mayor Brand was absent.
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – 7:41 p.m.
R.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL AND LABOR NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54957.6.
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AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Diane Strickfaden, Director of Human Resources
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS:
Redondo Beach Professional and Supervisory Association
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:
John R. Mattarrese v. City of Redondo Beach and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive Case Number: 23TRCV04255
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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
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:
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.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:
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
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Beach Department of Community Development, and DOES 1 through 25 inclusive Case Number: 23TRCP00325
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:
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.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:
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.11 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL MATTER/EVALUATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54957(b).
Title: City Manager
S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION ADJOURNMENT – None
T. ADJOURNMENT – 9:00 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 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, January 23, 2024, inthe Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, 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:
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Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
City Clerk