CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, June 18, 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, June 18, 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
Elizabeth Hause, Interim Community Services Director
PROPERTY:
309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Made by Meg - Meg Walker
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, INTERIM COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR 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, 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.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:
Rosenda Ramirez Clark v. City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 21STCV00584
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:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER
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:
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:
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.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:
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.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, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
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:
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.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:
Silas Dettelbach by Guardian Ad Litem, Berna Dettelbach, individually and Spencer Dettelbach, individually v. City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1-50, inclusive Case Number: 24TRCV01457
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 SOUTH REDONDO AYSO REGION 34 BOYS U10
TEAM FOR WINNING THE WESTERN STATES CHAMPIONSHIP
D.2. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION OF JUNE 19, 2024 AS JUNETEENTH IN REDONDO BEACH
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
F. AGENCY RECESS
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 JUNE 18, 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 29769-29798 IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,173.43, PD. 6/7/24 DIRECT DEPOSIT 279579-280204 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,213,969.16, PD. 6/7/24 EFT/ACH $447,857.33, PD. 6/6/24 (PP2410)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 114482-114730 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,016,780.54
REPLACEMENT DEMAND 114481
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE TRANSIT SERVICE OPERATION AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITIES
OF HERMOSA BEACH, MANHATTAN BEACH AND EL SEGUNDO FOR THE OPERATION OF BEACH CITIES TRANSIT LINE 109 AT NO COST TO THE CITY FOR THE TERM JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025
2. APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
SYNCROMATICS CORPORATION TO PROVIDE AUTOMATED BUS ANNUNCIATOR
SYSTEMS AND RELATED SOFTWARE SETUP FOR BEACH CITIES TRANSIT FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $22,610 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2027
3. APPROVE A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH COOK, HAMMOND AND KELL, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL TRANSIT GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES FOR AN ADDITONAL AMOUNT OF $5,000 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2027
4. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOVEJOY FOUNDATION, INC., A
CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, FOR ANIMAL
SHELTERING AND DEAD ANIMAL DISPOSAL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 PER YEAR FOR THE TERM JUNE 18, 2024 TO JUNE 17, 2025,
WITH AUTOMATIC RENEWAL FOR TWO SUBSEQUENT ONE-YEAR TERMS
5. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH FLYING LION, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF DRONE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $34,999 FOR THE TERM JUNE 18, 2024 TO JUNE 17, 2025
6. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN, METZ & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO CONDUCT PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY RESEARCH
ASSOCIATED WITH A POTENTIAL GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUANCE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,750 FOR THE TERM JUNE 18, 2024 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024
7. APPROVE AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH FIELDMAN, ROLAPP & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR MUNICIPAL ADVISORY SERVICES RELATED TO
FINANCIAL CALCULATIONS PERTAINING TO A POTENTIAL GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND MEASURE IN 2024 AND PREPARATION OF A TAX RATE
STATEMENT FOR THE BALLOT, IF REQUESTED BY THE CITY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,750 FOR THE TERM JUNE 18, 2024 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024 CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.6. APPROVE THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH KIM FUENTES
FOR PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $45,000 AND THE TERM JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2027
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, INTERIM COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR H.7. APPROVE THE SUBSTITUTION OF TRUSTEE AND FULL RECONVEYANCE OF
THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM LOAN LIEN THAT IS IN PLACE ON 2415 GRANT AVE, REDONDO BEACH, CA 90278
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, INTERIM COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR H.8. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR A TOTAL OF $104,597 AND RETAIN THE CITY ENGINEER’S AUTHORIZATION LIMIT OF 25% FOR FUTURE CHANGE
ORDERS FOR COMPLETION OF THE ANITA STREET AT PACIFIC COAST
HIGHWAY TO MARIA AVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS (WESTBOUND
CHANNELIZATION) PROJECT, JOB NO. 41240
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.9. ADOPT BY 4/5 VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2406-043, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $185,221 IN CALRECYCLE SENATE BILL (SB) 1383 LOCAL
ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE SOLID WASTE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.10. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A POLICE DEPARTMENT F-550 UTILITY VEHICLE
FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTATION FROM EMERGENCY VEHICLES INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $320,812 CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.11. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2406-044, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASING
CERTAIN PROPERTY TO EL CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN FOOD LLC
APPROVE A LEASE WITH EL CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN FOOD LLC FOR THE PREMISES AT 240 FISHERMAN’S WHARF FOR THE TERM JUNE 18, 2024 TO JUNE 17, 2029
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.12. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2406-045, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO WATERFRONT PIZZERIA, INC.
APPROVE A LEASE WITH WATERFRONT PIZZERIA, INC. FOR THE PREMISES AT 203 FISHERMAN’S WHARF FOR A MONTH-TO-MONTH TERM STARTING JUNE 18, 2024
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.13. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MELAD AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR BUILDING PLAN CHECK REVIEW SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL $27,000 AND A NEW TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $57,000 CONTACT: MARC WIENER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
H.14. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BOWMAN INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS LTD. FOR BUILDING PLAN CHECK REVIEW SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL $90,000 AND A NEW TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $110,000 FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH APRIL 1, 2028 CONTACT: MARC WIENER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
H.15. ACCEPT THE ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION COMPLIANCE REPORT FULFILLING
THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS IN CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION CC-2406-046, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA ACKNOWLEDGING
RECEIPT OF A REPORT BY THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH FIRE CHIEF
REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS OF CERTAIN
OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3
CONTACT: PATRICK BUTLER, INTERIM FIRE CHIEF
H.16. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2406-047, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.17. APPROVE A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT HALF, INC. FOR STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES TO PROVIDE TWO TEMPORARY
COMPUTER TECHNICIANS FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT HALF, INC. FOR STAFF
AUGMENTATION SERVICES TO PROVIDE TWO TEMPORARY ASSISTANT
PLANNERS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $34,999 FOR THE TERM JULY 1, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT HALF, INC.
FOR STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY
ACCOUNTING CLERK FOR THE FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $20,000 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM TO DECEMBER 31, 2025
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.18. APPROVE THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX WAIVER APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY
THE RIVIERA VILLAGE ASSOCIATION EXEMPTING VENDORS PARTICIPATING IN
THE RIVIERA VILLAGE SUMMER FESTIVAL EVENT FROM COMPLIANCE WITH
THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RATES ESTABLISHED IN REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6-1.22, AS PER SECTION 6-1.08 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE.
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.19. APPROVE REVISED CITY COMMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR NEW TERMS DUE TO COMMISSION CHANGES, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council set Friday, July 19, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. as the deadline for receiving applications (http://www.redondo.org/commissionapp) for appointment to City Commissions; and
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; and
3. That a meeting be scheduled on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to interview applicants for vacant positions; and
4. That Councilmembers submit their recommendations for appointment to the Mayor by Wednesday, August 28, 2024; and
5. That the Mayor make Commission appointments at the Regular City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 3, 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 17, 2024 and that the City Clerk schedule a Commissioners’ orientation to be held on Monday, September 30, 2024.
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.20. RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY UPDATE TO THE TWELVE-MONTH STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 30, 2023 CONTACT: MIKE WITZANSKY, CITY MANAGER
H.21. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROJECT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CITYGATE ASSOCIATES, LLC. TO UPDATE THE CONSULTING STAFF ASSIGNED
TO REDONDO BEACH TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN COMPANY PERSONNEL AND INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT BY $4,880.88
CONTACT: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
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. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES INC., DBA ATHENS
SERVICES, PROPOSED SOLID WASTE CHARGES AND FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2406-048 A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CONTRACTOR’S CHARGES AND CORRESPONDING CITY FEES FOR
RESIDENTIAL, MULTIFAMILY, AND COMMERCIAL REFUSE COLLECTION FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR AND ORDERING THE ANNUAL REFUSE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 TO BE COLLECTED ON THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES TAX ROLL
PROCEDURES:
a. Open the Public Hearing,
b. Take Testimony,
c. Close the Public Hearing; and
d. Adopt by Title Only Resolution No. CC-2406-048
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBIC WORKS DIRECTOR
L.2. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
PROPOSED BUDGET, FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND
ASSOCIATED BUDGET RESPONSE REPORTS
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2406-054, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
a. Reconvene the Public Hearing, take testimony;
b. Close the Public Hearing;
c. Receive and file the Budget Response Reports; and
d. Adopt by title only Resolution No. CC-2406-054, including approval of Budget Response Report Nos. 1 and 56.
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
L.3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED USER FEE AMENDMENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; PUBLIC WORKS; POLICE; AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2406-049, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT USER FEES
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2406-050, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT USER FEES
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2406-051, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT USER FEES
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2406-052, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT USER FEES
PROCEDURES:
a. Open Public Hearing, take testimony; and
b. Close the Public Hearing; and
c. Adopt by title only Resolution No. CC- 2406-049; and d. Adopt by title only Resolution No. CC- 2406-050; and e. Adopt by title only Resolution No. CC- 2406-051; and f. Adopt by title only Resolution No. CC- 2406-052
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
P.1. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING
MAYOR PRO TEM, DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION CC-2406-053, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A NEW
MAYOR PRO TEM, DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY FOR A TERM COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 AND EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2025
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
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
Elizabeth Hause, Interim Community Services Director
PROPERTY:
309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Made by Meg - Meg Walker
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, INTERIM COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR 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, 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.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:
Rosenda Ramirez Clark v. City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 21STCV00584
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:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER
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:
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:
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.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:
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.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, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
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:
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.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:
Silas Dettelbach by Guardian Ad Litem, Berna Dettelbach, individually and Spencer Dettelbach, individually v. City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1-50, inclusive Case Number: 24TRCV01457
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, July 9, 2024, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.