CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, May 7, 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, May 7, 2024
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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4:30 P.M.- CLOSED SESSION- ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.- 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 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 Firefighters Association
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:
103 and 223 Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7505-003-206)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Jariet Technologies, Inc. - Charles Harper (CEO)
Under Negotiation:
Lease Status, Price and Terms
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
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:
240 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7505-002-913)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
El Cinco De Mayo, Inc. - Oscar and Froylan Arellanez (Co-Presidents) Under Negotiation:
Lease Status, Price, and Terms
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
F.4. 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:
203 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7505-002-913)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Sapori Di Roma, Inc. - Robert Borgese (President)
Waterfront Pizzeria, Inc. - Maricela Martinez Acencio (CEO) Under Negotiation:
Lease Status, Price, and Terms
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
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:
John R. Mattarrese v. City of Redondo Beach and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive Case Number: 23TRCV04255
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:
Cheryl Marie Huddle v. City of Redondo Beach, a public entity; California Water Services, a public entity; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive Case Number: 23TRCV03349
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:
Debra Barker v. City of Redondo Beach, VLMD, LLC, dba Abbracci Med Spa, Abbracci Aesthetics, P.C., et al.
Case Number: 21STCV38177
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:
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.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:
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.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; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development, et al.
Case Number: 23STCP00426
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:
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.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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
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 PROCLAMATION OF MAY 2024 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
F. AGENCY RECESS
F.1. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
F.2. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDONDO BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, INTERIM COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR 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 MAY 7, 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:
A. MARCH 5, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
B. MARCH 12, 2024 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.4. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 29697-29717 IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,611.48, PD. 4/26/24 DIRECT DEPOSIT 277754-278354 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,151,966.27, PD. 4/26/24 EFT/ACH $9,246.68, PD. 3/15/24 (PP2406)
EFT/ACH $441,116.74, PD. 4/8/24 (PP2406)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 113791-113988 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,045.98
EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $469,927.00
DIRECT DEPOSIT 100008270-100008361 IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,367.66, PD.5/1/24
REPLACEMENT DEMANDS 113786-113790
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC ADVANCED CIVIL ENGINEERING, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE PORTOFINO WAY AND YACHT CLUB WAY SANITARY SEWER PUMP STATIONS PROJECTS, JOB NOS. 50210 & 50260 FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $34,995 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM TO MAY 7, 2026
2. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVID HOLLAND LOFSTROM DBA LOFTY
GOALS UTILIZING GRANT FUNDS FOR WELLNESS SERVICES AT THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT INCLUDING FITNESS CLASSES AND PERSONALIZED
CONSULTATIONS TO IDENTIFY FITNESS AND HEALTH GOALS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $34,999 FOR THE TERM MAY 7, 2024 TO DECEMBER 31, 2025
3. APPROVE A NOVATION AGREEMENT WITH THE IMPERIAL COUNTY OFFICE
OF EDUCATION (ICOE) TO IMPLEMENT THE TRANSFER OF THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
WITH COLUMBIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION TO ICOE FOR THE
PROVISION, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ADVANCED NETWORK
DATA SERVICES FOR THE LIBRARY PUBLIC ACCESS NETWORK, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000, FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH JULY 1, 2026
4. APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $25,000 AND THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH APRIL 4, 2028 CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.6. AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO POST A VACANCY ON THE YOUTH
COMMISSION AS A RESULT OF ADULT MEMBER ANDREW GAMET MOVING OUT
OF THE CITY
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.7. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND SANCON
TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
SERVICES TO THE CITY'S STORM DRAIN AND WASTEWATER CONVEYANCE
SYSTEMS TO ADDRESS ISSUES WITH AGING PIPES, INCLUDING SINK HOLES, TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT BY $700,000 (PAID FOR BY MEASURE W FUNDS) FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,570,000 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM TO MAY 7, 2026
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.8. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A FORD EXPLORER FROM GALPIN FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,528.52 TO REPLACE FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE (UNIT #100)
AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED PROCUREMENT
DOCUMENTS
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.9. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF AN EMERGENCY GENERATOR FOR FIRE
STATION ONE FROM QUINN POWER SYSTEMS FOR A TOTAL COST OF $90,563.35
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.10. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2405-031, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $484,044.77, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, PHASE 4, JOB NO. 41140
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.11. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO FUNDING AGREEMENT #MOU.MR312.06
BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND METRO FOR THE PACIFIC
COAST HIGHWAY ARTERIAL IMPROVEMENTS FROM ANITA STREET TO PALOS VERDES BOULEVARD PROJECT, JOB NO. 40800, TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL $1,000,000 OF MEASURE R FUNDS IN FY 2023-24 AND TO EXTEND THE LAPSING DATE OF THE FY 2011-12 FUNDS TO JUNE 30, 2025; AND
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO FUNDING AGREEMENT #MOU.MR312.20
BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND METRO FOR THE AVIATION
BOULEVARD AT ARTESIA BOULEVARD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, JOB NO. 40780, TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL $550,000 OF MEASURE R FUNDS IN FY 2023-24 AND TO EXTEND THE LAPSING DATE OF THE FY 2021-22 FUNDS TO JUNE 30, 2025; AND
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FUNDING AGREEMENT #MOU.MR312.75
BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND METRO FOR THE KINGSDALE
AVENUE AT ARTESIA BOULEVARD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, JOB NO. 41150, TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL $1,000,000 IN MEASURE R FUNDS IN FY 2023-24 AND TO EXTEND THE LAPSING DATE OF THE FY 2018-19 FUNDS TO JUNE 30, 2025
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.12. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL FOR AS-NEEDED, AFTER-HOURS, ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE TERM JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029 ON
A COST PER SERVICE BASIS
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2405-035, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE RENEWAL OF THE MUNICIPAL ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR THE TERM JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.13. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2405-032, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
THE SUSPENSION OF PREFERENTIAL PARKING HOURS IN THE VINCENT AND VINCENT 2 PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICTS FOR LIMITED HOURS ON JUNE 6 AND JUNE 7, 2024
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.14. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2405-033, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF
COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2405-034, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.15. APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT HALF, INC. FOR STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES FOR COMPUTER REPLACEMENT AND HARDWARE/SOFWTARE SUPPORT FOR AN ADDITIONAL $25,000 OF WORK, INCREASING THE TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT TO $59,999, FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
CONTACT: MIKE COOK, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
H.16. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP TO PERFORM
INDEPENDENT AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE CITY FOR A FIVE-YEAR TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $511,513 AND THE TERM MAY 7, 2024 TO MAY 6, 2027, WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on any subject that does not appear on this agenda for action. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes to address the Mayor and Council. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once. Written requests, if any, will be considered first under this section.
J.1. For eComments and Emails Received from the Public
K. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
This section is intended to allow all elected officials the opportunity to reveal any disclosure or ex parte communication about the following public hearings
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
L.1. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO SOLICIT INPUT ON PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT
RECOMMENDATIONS AND TO ADOPT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FY 2024-25 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
a. Reconvene the Public Hearing and take Testimony;
b. Continue the Public Hearing to June 4, 2024.
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, INTERIM COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF A
REDESIGNED CITY LOGO
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF A FOLLOW-UP
LETTER TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) ADDRESSING THE CITY’S OPPOSITION TO THE
RIGHT-OF-WAY AND HYBRID RIGHT-OF-WAY OPTIONS FOR THE PROPOSED C (GREEN) LINE EXTENSION TO TORRANCE PROJECT AND DIRECTION ON ANY
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT
RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROCUREMENT OF A CHARTER BUS FOR TRANSPORTATION TO THE MAY 23, 2024 LOS ANGELES
METRO BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
CONTACT: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
N.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CHARTER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE’S REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS AND DIRECTION TO
STAFF REGARDING THE PREPARATION OF BALLOT MEASURES FOR POSSIBLE
CHARTER AMENDMENTS
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
P.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CONSOLIDATION OF CITY
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 2, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2-9.101 TO IMPLEMENT A PROCESS
FOR THE CANCELLATION OF COMMISSION MEETINGS
P.2. MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMISSION
Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
R.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL AND LABOR NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54957.6.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Diane Strickfaden, Director of Human Resources
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS:
Redondo Beach Firefighters Association
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:
103 and 223 Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7505-003-206)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Jariet Technologies, Inc. - Charles Harper (CEO)
Under Negotiation:
Lease Status, Price and Terms
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
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:
240 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7505-002-913)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
El Cinco De Mayo, Inc. - Oscar and Froylan Arellanez (Co-Presidents) Under Negotiation:
Lease Status, Price, and Terms
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
R.4. 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:
203 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7505-002-913)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Sapori Di Roma, Inc. - Robert Borgese (President)
Waterfront Pizzeria, Inc. - Maricela Martinez Acencio (CEO) Under Negotiation:
Lease Status, Price, and Terms
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
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:
John R. Mattarrese v. City of Redondo Beach and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive Case Number: 23TRCV04255
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:
Cheryl Marie Huddle v. City of Redondo Beach, a public entity; California Water Services, a public entity; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive Case Number: 23TRCV03349
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:
Debra Barker v. City of Redondo Beach, VLMD, LLC, dba Abbracci Med Spa, Abbracci Aesthetics, P.C., et al.
Case Number: 21STCV38177
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).
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.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:
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.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; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development, et al.
Case Number: 23STCP00426
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:
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.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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
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, May 14, 2024, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.