CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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, February 18, 2025
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 - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of Case:
Don B. Laughton v. City of Redondo Beach; Redondo Beach Unified School District, DOES 1-50
Case Number: 23TRCV00414
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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
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:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER
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:
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.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:
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.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; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive
Case Number: 23STCV10146
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 and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: 22TRCP00203
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 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: 7503-029-903)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
John Warner, Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles, a non-profit corporation UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Terms
F.10. 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 Brian Campbell, BC Urban
PROPERTY:
100 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
130 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7505-002-932)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Jeff Jones, Quality Seafood, Inc.
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Lease Status, Price, and Terms
F.11. 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, Seaside Lagoon, and California Surf Club
239 & 245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(portions of APN #s: 7503-029-900 and 7503-029-903)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Allen Sanford, BeachLife Festival
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Price and Terms
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/
AB 1234 TRAVEL EXPENSE REPORTS
D.1. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION OF FEBRUARY 2025 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH 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 FEBRUARY 18, 2025
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. OCTOBER 29, 2024 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
B. NOVEMBER 5, 2024 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.4. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 30113-30128 IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,605.89, PD. 2/14/25 DIRECT DEPOSIT 290810-291433 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,391,687.69, PD. 2/14/25 EFT/ACH $448,436.10, PD. 2/10/25 (PP2502)
EFT/ACH $463,987.07, PD. 2/24/25 (PP2503)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 118041-118261 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,283,401.40
REPLACEMENT DEMANDS 118039-118040
CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE A LETTER OF AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CLEAN ENERGY RENEWABLE FUELS, LLC TO COMPLY WITH U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) BIOGAS REGULATORY REFORM RULE (BRRR)
AMENDING REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE GENERATION OF RENEWABLE
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (RINS) ON RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS (RNG),
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THIS LETTER OF AMENDMENT, ALL
OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT AND FIRST AMENDMENT SHALL
REMAIL IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT
2. APPROVE A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC SERVICE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH 1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER, INC. FOR
SHELTER AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,716 AND THE TERM JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025
3. APPROVE A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC
SERVICE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH DISABILITY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER, INC. FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,900 AND THE TERM JULY 12, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025
4. APPROVE A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC
SERVICE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER, INC., DBA HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER, FOR FAIR HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 AND THE TERM JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025
5. APPROVE A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC SERVICE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, REDONDO BEACH, INC. FOR A PROJECT NEEDS PROGRAM FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $11,869 AND THE TERM JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025
6. APPROVE A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC SERVICE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH VENICE FAMILY CLINIC, INC. FOR
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,900 AND THE TERM JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025
7. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH MELINDA LAU FOR PREPARATION OF
MINUTES FOR CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION MEETINGS FOR AN AMOUNT OF $75 PER HOUR FOR THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF THE AGREEMENT AND $85 PER HOUR THEREAFTER AND THE TERM FEBRUARY 18, 2025 TO FEBRUARY 17, 2026 WITH A ONE-YEAR AUTOMATIC RENEWAL
8. APPROVE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH COMPLETE
PAPERLESS SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR ADDITIONAL LASERFICHE USER SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $16,269.86 AND THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
9. APPROVE A THIRD-PARTY JOINT PAYEE CHECK DEPOSIT INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. ALLOWING THE BANK TO DEPOSIT
CHECKS THAT MAY HAVE A VARIATION OF THE PAYEE NAME AT NO COST TO
THE CITY UNTIL TERMINATED
CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.6. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH BKF
ENGINEERS TO ASSIST WITH DESIGN OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
COMMUNICATION AND NETWORK SYSTEM - PHASE 2 PROJECT
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.7. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SCE RIGHT OF WAY WEST OF PCH LANDSCAPE PROJECT - PHASE 1, JOB NO. 30850, AND AUTHORIZE
THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.8. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LOCAL TRAVEL NETWORK PROJECT, JOB NO. 40470, AND A MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR COMPETITIVE
BIDDING
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.9. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE FORD MAVERICK XL HYBRID TRUCK FROM COLLEY AUTO CARS, INC. (COLLEY FORD) FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $34,005 AND AUTHORIZE THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.10. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN TEXTILE MAINTENANCE
COMPANY, DBA MEDICO PROFESSIONAL LINEN SERVICE, FOR THE SUPPLY
AND MAINTENANCE OF BEDDING AND LINENS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT JAIL FACILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $45,000 PER YEAR, FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING FEBRUARY 18, 2025 THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2030
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.11. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2502-005, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING
STAFF TO SUBMIT A LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION FOR PREPARATION OF A CLIMATE
RESILIENCY PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, AND AMENDMENTS
NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE GRANT
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.12. APPROVE THE OPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
AND LGW INVESTMENTS, LLC TO ENTER INTO A NEW LONG-TERM LEASE OF
THE PORT ROYAL MARINA FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE IDENTIFIED
PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.13. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2502-006, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND THE REDONDO BEACH FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION/FIRE MANAGEMENT UNIT FROM JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028 CONTACT: DIANE STRICKFADEN, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
H.14. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3287-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6 TO TITLE 6 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES. FOR SECOND READING
AND ADOPTION
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3288-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2 SECTION 10-2.1626 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITIES INLAND ZONES OF THE CITY.
FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3289-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5 SECTION 10-5.1626 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITIES COASTAL ZONES OF THE CITY. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H.15. APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH BAY BOARDRIDER'S
CLUB FOR USE OF THE HISTORIC LIBRARY IN VETERANS PARK FOR A CANDIDATE FORUM TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 20, 2025
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H.16. RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY TREASURER’S QUARTER 2 FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 REPORT
CONTACT: EUGENE SOLOMON, CITY TREASURER
H.17. APPROVE HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 216 AND 218 NORTH CATALINA
AVENUE WITHIN A DESIGNATED HISTORIC DISTRICT FOR THE TERM OF TEN
YEARS WITH AUTOMATIC RENEWAL EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER
CONTACT: MARC WIENER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
H.18. INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3290-25, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 24 TO TITLE 4 REGARDING SOUND AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT AND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2 TO TITLE 1 REGARDING
INFRACTIONS, FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
CONTACT: MICHAEL W. WEBB, CITY ATTORNEY
H.19. APPROVE A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX WAIVER APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY H20 EVENTS, LLC REQUESTING AN EXEMPTION 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 FOR THE HOLI ON THE BEACH 2025 EVENT SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 8, 2025
CONTACT: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
H.20. RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY UPDATE TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 8, 2024
CONTACT: MIKE WITZANSKY, 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 FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 10, CHAPTERS 2 (ZONING ORDINANCE) AND 5 (COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE) OF THE
REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND A RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSOCIATED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S COASTAL LAND USE PLAN
RELATED TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNS WITHIN THE HARBOR/PIER
SPECIAL DISTRICT, AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A CLASS 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR THE AMENDMENTS
PROCEDURES:
1. Open the public hearing, take testimony and deliberate;
2. Close the public hearing; and
3. Introduce the following ordinance and adopt the following resolution:
INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3291-25, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTERS 2 (ZONING ORDINANCE) AND 5 (COASTAL LAND USE PLAN
IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE) OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ELECTRONIC MESSAGE DISPLAY SIGNS. FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING.
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2502-008, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING
CERTIFICATION BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ORDINANCE (TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE), PERTAINING TO ELECTRONIC
MESSAGE DISPLAY SIGNS, CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW, WHICH IS
INTENDED TO BE CARRIED OUT IN A MANNER FULLY IN CONFORMITY WITH THE COASTAL ACT; AND PROVIDING THAT THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM WILL TAKE EFFECT AUTOMATICALLY UPON
COASTAL COMMISSION APPROVAL PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 30514 AND TITLE 14, SECTION 13551 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS
CONTACT: MARC WIENER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
MIDYEAR BUDGET REVIEW
RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 MIDYEAR BUDGET REPORT AND
ASSOCIATED BUDGET RESPONSE REPORTS
RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS OF THE CITY’S CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2502-007, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR
O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
R.1. 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:
Don B. Laughton v. City of Redondo Beach; Redondo Beach Unified School District, DOES 1-50
Case Number: 23TRCV00414
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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
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:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER
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:
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.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:
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.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; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive
Case Number: 23STCV10146
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 and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: 22TRCP00203
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 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: 7503-029-903)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
John Warner, Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles, a non-profit corporation UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Terms
R.10. 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 Brian Campbell, BC Urban
PROPERTY:
100 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
130 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7505-002-932)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Jeff Jones, Quality Seafood, Inc.
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Lease Status, Price, and Terms
R.11. 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, Seaside Lagoon, and California Surf Club
239 & 245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(portions of APN #s: 7503-029-900 and 7503-029-903)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Allen Sanford, BeachLife Festival
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Price and Terms
S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
T. ADJOURNMENT
T.1. ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF RAY BENNING, JR. FORMER REDONDO BEACH
COMMISSIONER AND LONG-TIME RESIDENT
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, March 11, 2025, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.