CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
James A. Light, 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, April 2, 2024
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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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
F.1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY:
239 & 245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7503-029-900)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Allen Sanford and Jeff Jones - California Surf Club
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
F.2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY:
230 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7505-002-932)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Allen Sanford, Sanford Ventures
UNDER NEOGITATION:
Both Price and Terms
F.3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY:
Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot and Seaside Lagoon (Portions of APNs: 7503-029-300 and 7503-033-903)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Allen Sanford, BeachLife Festival, LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
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
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:
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.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
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:
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.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:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation and City of Redondo Beach v. Rob Bonta, in his official capacity as California Attorney General; State of California; and DOES 1 to 100 Los Angeles County Superior Case Number: 21STCP03149
Second Appellate District Court Case Number: B321875
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:
George Cooke v. City of Redondo Beach and DOES 1 to 25, inclusive Case Number: 24TRCV00853
F.13. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
One potential case
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 REDONDO UNION HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GAME DAY CHEER TEAM FOR THEIR 2024 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
F. AGENCY RECESS
F.1. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
F.2. PARKING AUTHORITY - REGULAR MEETING - CANCELLED
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
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 AND REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 2, 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. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 29661-29677 IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,265.46, PD. 3/29/24 DIRECT DEPOSIT 276546-277145 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,183,245.83, PD. 3/29/24 EFT/ACH $9,582.09, PD. 1/19/24 (PP2402)
EFT/ACH $9,321.68, PD. 2/5/24 (PP2403)
EFT/ACH $433,836.13, PD. 2/12/24 (PP2402)
EFT/ACH $452,669.86, PD. 2/26/24 (PP2403)
EFT/ACH $739.14, PD. 3/25/24 (PP2403 CEA ADJ)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 113406-113597 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,878,964.31
EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $455,189.57
DIRECT DEPOSIT 100008178-100008269 IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,141.47, PD.3/29/24
REPLACEMENT DEMAND 113405
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FOR ON CALL PLAN CHECK AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 AND THE TERM APRIL 2, 2024 TO APRIL 1, 2028 WITH AUTOMATIC TWO-YEAR RENEWAL.
2. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH BOWMAN INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS LTD. FOR ON CALL PLAN CHECK AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 AND THE TERM APRIL 2, 2024 TO APRIL 1, 2028 WITH AUTOMATIC TWO-YEAR RENEWAL.
3. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH MELAD AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ON
CALL PLAN CHECK AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000 AND THE TERM APRIL 2, 2024 TO APRIL 1, 2028 WITH AUTOMATIC TWO-YEAR RENEWAL.
4. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH BPR CONSULTING GROUP LLC FOR ON
CALL PLAN CHECK AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 AND THE TERM APRIL 2, 2024 TO APRIL 1, 2028 WITH AUTOMATIC TWO-YEAR RENEWAL.
5. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
FOR ON CALL PLAN CHECK AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 AND THE TERM APRIL 2, 2024 TO APRIL 1, 2028 WITH AUTOMATIC TWO-YEAR RENEWAL.
6. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH KOA CORPORATION
FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE
TORRANCE BOULEVARD FROM TORRANCE CIRCLE TO PROSPECT AVENUE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT, JOB NO. 41230, AND THE TORRANCE BLVD. & FRANCISCA AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION PROJECT, JOB NO. 41070, FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $34,995 AND THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH JULY 18, 2024.
7. APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR PREPPING AND PAINTING
THE EXTERIORS OF ARTESIA BOULEVARD CROSSING AND GRANT AVENUE
CROSSING RAIL BRIDGES FOR GRAFFITI ABATEMENT AND POSSIBLE FUTURE ART MURALS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,500 COMMENCING ON MAY 1, 2024 FOR A MONTH-TO-MONTH TERM.
8. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PI ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC TO PROVIDE
CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM FOR THE CITY’S FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,500 AND THE TERM APRIL 2, 2024 TO AUGUST 31, 2024.
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.6. EXCUSED ABSENCES FROM VARIOUS COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.7. APPROVE CITY COMMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR NEW TERMS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council set Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. as the deadline for receiving applications (http://www.redondo.org/commissionapp) for appointment to City Commissions;
2. That a notice regarding all vacancies be published in the official newspaper of the City of Redondo Beach, posted at City Hall’s bulletin board outside near the Council Chambers and on the City’s website;
3. That a meeting be scheduled on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to interview applicants for vacant positions;
4. That Councilmembers submit their recommendations for appointment to the Mayor by Wednesday, July 31, 2024;
5. That the Mayor make Commission appointments at the Regular City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.; and
6. That the City Clerk administer the Oath of Office to new and returning Commissioners at the regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, September 3, 2024 and that the City Clerk schedule a Commissioners’ orientation to be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.8. REGRETFULLY ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER JACQUELINE
WARSTADT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO POST A NOTICE OF
VACANCY FOR THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.9. APPROVAL OF A SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION FOR USE OF THE AVIATION PARK GYMNASIUM FOR THE TERM APRIL 1, 2024 TO MARCH 31, 2027 AT A TOTAL FEE VALUE OF $391,873 AND AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT THROUGH MARCH 31, 2033
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H.10. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2404-020 OF THE CITY OF
REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE
AND FILE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 SECTIONS 22500 ET SEQ. OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
CODE DESCRIBING THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREET
LIGHTS AND LANDSCAPING IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.11. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3269-24, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 4-24.507 OF THE REDONDO BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE, MODIFYING THE CITY-WIDE BAN ON LEAF BLOWERS TO
ALLOW THE USE OF ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWERS DURING CONSTRUCTION HOURS. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION.
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.12. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2024 F-750 FLATBED TRUCK (CNG) FROM
NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT BUILDING MAINTENANCE DIVISION FOR A TOTAL COST OF $184,415.75
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.13. RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL SINGLE AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.14. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2404-021, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING THE CITY’S OPPOSITION TO CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 2560 (ALVAREZ) THAT WOULD ELIMINATE THE COASTAL ZONE EXEMPTION FROM THE STATE’S
DENSITY BONUS LAW
APPROVE THE ATTACHED LETTER OF OPPOSITION FOR SIGNATURE BY THE
MAYOR AND COUNCIL AND FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ELECTED OFFICIALS CONTACT: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
H.15. APPROVE THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COVINGTON & BURLING,
LLP FOR LEGAL SERVICES AND ADD THIS FIRM TO THE CITY ATTORNEY'S
APPROVED LAW FIRM LIST
CONTACT: MICHAEL W. WEBB, CITY ATTORNEY
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 REGARDING THE FY 2023-24 MIDYEAR
BUDGET REPORT
RECEIVE AND FILE THE FY 2023-24 MIDYEAR BUDGET REPORT
ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2404-022, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING DRAFTING AN
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XXVII OF THE REDONDO BEACH CITY CHARTER
CONFIRMING WHICH PROVISIONS ARE PREEMPTED BY STATE LAW AS IT
PERTAINS TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT PROCESS
CONTACT: MICHAEL W. WEBB, CITY ATTORNEY
N.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE REDONDO BEACH
POLICE DEPARTMENT SHOOTING RANGE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
P.1. MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE HARBOR
COMMISSION
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
R.1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY:
239 & 245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7503-029-900)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Allen Sanford and Jeff Jones - California Surf Club
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
R.2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY:
230 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7505-002-932)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Allen Sanford, Sanford Ventures
UNDER NEOGITATION:
Both Price and Terms
R.3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY:
Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot and Seaside Lagoon (Portions of APNs: 7503-029-300 and 7503-033-903)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Allen Sanford, BeachLife Festival, LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
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:
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:
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.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:
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.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:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation and City of Redondo Beach v. Rob Bonta, in his official capacity as California Attorney General; State of California; and DOES 1 to 100 Los Angeles County Superior Case Number: 21STCP03149
Second Appellate District Court Case Number: B321875
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:
George Cooke v. City of Redondo Beach and DOES 1 to 25, inclusive Case Number: 24TRCV00853
R.13. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
One potential case
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, April 9, 2024, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.