CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
James A. Light, Mayor
Brad Waller, Councilmember, District 1
Chadwick Castle, Councilmember, District 2
Paige Kaluderovic, Councilmember, District 3
Zein Obagi, Jr., Councilmember, District 4
Scott Behrendt, Councilmember, District 5
Joy A. Ford, City Attorney
Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Eugene Solomon, City Treasurer
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The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
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CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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4:30 P.M.- CLOSED SESSION-SPECIAL MEETING
6:00 P.M.- OPEN SESSION- REGULAR MEETING
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EMAIL: TO PARTICIPATE BY WRITTEN COMMUNICATION, EMAILS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 3:00 P.M. THE DAY OF THE MEETING (EMAILS WILL NOT BE READ OUT LOUD): Written materials pertaining to matters listed on the posted agenda received after the agenda has been published will be added as supplemental materials under the relevant agenda item. Public comments may be submitted by email to [email protected]. Emails must be received before 3:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting to ensure Council and staff have the ability to review materials prior to the meeting. 4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION - SPECIAL MEETING
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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
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:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER
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:
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.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:
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.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
New Commune DTLA LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive
Case Number: 23STCV10146
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 and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: 22TRCP00203
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; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development, et al.
Case Number: 23STCP00426
F.8. 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:
121 W. Torrance Blvd. Suite #203, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-908)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Compcare Hospice Inc.
Steve Torres - Principal
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Lease Status, Price, and Terms
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:
Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot and Seaside Lagoon 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 APRIL 25, 2025 AS NATIONAL ARBOR DAY 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 SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 15, 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. DECEMBER 10, 2024 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
B. JANUARY 14, 2025 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
C. MARCH 11, 2025 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
D. MARCH 18, 2025 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
E. APRIL 1, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.4. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 30175-30197 IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,888.76, PD. 4/11/25 DIRECT DEPOSIT 293381-294009 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,364,725.27, PD. 4/11/25 EFT/ACH $9,289.90, PD. 3/28/25 (PP2507)
EFT/ACH $466,320.55, PD. 4/7/25 (PP2506)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 118881-119158 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,803,746.70
REPLACEMENT DEMANDS 118879-118880
CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH GREEN HALO SYSTEMS, INC. FOR A WASTE TRACKING SYSTEM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,244 FOR THE TERM APRIL 15, 2025 TO APRIL 14, 2028
2. APPROVE A CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF THE AGREEMENT WITH AERODOME, INC. TO FLOCK GROUP, INC. FOR UNMANNED AERIAL SUPPORT
SERVICES WITH NO CHANGE TO COMPENSATION AND FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 WITH TWO AUTOMATIC ONE-YEAR RENEWALS
3. APPROVE A CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF THE AGREEMENT WITH SANCON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TO VORTEX SERVICES, LLC DBA SANCON
TECHNOLOGIES FOR ON-CALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES TO THE
CITY'S STORM DRAIN AND WASTEWATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS WITH NO CHANGE TO COMPENSATION AND FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH MAY 7, 2026
4. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH KEYSER MARSTON ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $22,181 FOR THE TERM NOVEMBER 1, 2024 TO OCTOBER 31, 2025
5. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH YORKE ENGINEERING, LLC FOR NOISE STUDY SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,992 FOR THE TERM APRIL 16, 2025 TO APRIL 15, 2026
6. APPROVE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PRO
DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA PROVOTESOLUTIONS FOR THE MARCH 4, 2025 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR BALLOT PRODUCTION OF VOTER GUIDES PAGES FOR MEASURES FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $21,000 FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH APRIL 30, 2025
7. APPROVE A REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND EQUIPMENT OWNERS
CONSENT WITH BEACH CITIES HEALTH CARE DISTRICT FOR THE USE OF
THEIR FACILITIES FOR UNMANNED AERIAL SUPPORT OPERATIONS FOR THE TERM APRIL 15, 2025 TO APRIL 14, 2026 WITH THREE AUTOMATIC ONE-YEAR
RENEWALS
CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.6. APPROVE CITY COMMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR NEW TERMS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council set Thursday, June 12, 2025, 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 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to interview applicants for vacant positions;
4. That Councilmembers submit their recommendations for appointment to the Mayor by Thursday, July 31, 2025;
5. That the Mayor make Commission appointments at the Regular City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 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 2, 2025, and that the City Clerk schedule a Commissioners’ orientation to be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.7. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THREE HONDA AFRICA TWIN POLICE
MOTORCYCLES FROM HUNTINGTON BEACH HONDA FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $97,954
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.8. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ARDURRA GROUP, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT, CYCLE 2, PHASE 4, JOB NO. 40190, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $353,600 AND THE TERM APRIL 15, 2025 TO DECEMBER 31, 2025
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.9. ACCEPT AS COMPLETE THE DOMINGUEZ PARK PLAY EQUIPMENT AND WALKWAYS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, JOB NO. 30730, AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY RECORDER AND RELEASE THE FINAL RETENTION PAYMENTS TO SIERRA CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATION, INC., AND TO PLAYCORE WISONSIN INC., DBA GAMETIME, UPON EXPIRATION OF THE 35-DAY LIEN
PERIOD AFTER SAID RECORDATION AND NO CLAIMS BEING FILED UPON THE
PROJECT
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.10. APPROVE AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT WITH WATERFRONT
EDUCATION, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND TAX EXEMPT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, FOR YOUTH SAILING CLASSES AND CAMPS ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2504-022 OF THE CITY OF
REDONDO BEACH CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF TWO CATALINA 14.2 BOATS AND TWO DECK BOXES TO WATERFRONT EDUCATION, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND TAX EXEMPT 501(C)(3)
ORGANIZATION, AND APPROVING THE ATTACHED EQUIPMENT DONATION
AGREEMENT
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H.11. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT HALF, INC.
FOR STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY
ASSISTANT PLANNER AND A TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR AN AMOUNT OF $40,000,
INCREASING THE TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUT OF THE AGREEMENT TO $152,499 AND EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
CONTACT: MARC WIENER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
H.12. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PEGASUS STUDIOS FOR AUDIO/VISUAL
PROJECT SERVICES FOR THE LIVE BROADCASTING OF CITY COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AND SPECIAL MEETINGS THROUGH APRIL 16, 2026 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $110,000
CONTACT: MIKE COOK, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
H.13. APPROVE THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL EVENT SERVICES AND REVOCABLE LICENSE WITH SANFORD VENTURES, INC. FOR THE USE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE
BEACHLIFE FESTIVAL AMENDING THE FACILITY USE FEE, OPERATING HOURS,
AND REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FESTIVAL FOR TWO EVENTS TO OCCUR DURING THE TERM APRIL 16, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
CONTACT:
H.14. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3293-25, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 34 TO TITLE 4 REGARDING UNLAWFUL CAMPING, FOR SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION
CONTACT: JOY A. FORD, CITY ATTORNEY
H.15. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH BEST BEST &
KRIEGER LLP
CONTACT: JOY A. FORD, CITY ATTORNEY
H.16. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH ANASTASIA
PAPADAKIS LAW AND ADD THE LAW FIRM OF ANASTASIA PAPADAKIS LAW TO THE CITY ATTORNEY’S APPROVED LAW FIRM LIST
CONTACT: JOY A. FORD, CITY ATTORNEY
H.17. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 79, WHICH, IF APPROVED BY THE STATE, WOULD OVERRIDE LOCAL ZONING
AND STRAIN CITY RESOURCES BY ALLOWING TRANSIT AGENCIES TO
DEVELOP HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROJECTS THAT DO
NOT CONFORM TO LOCAL ZONING AND PLANNING REGULATIONS
CONTACT: JANE CHUNG, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
H.18. RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY UPDATE TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 8, 2024
CONTACT: MIKE WITZANSKY, CITY MANAGER
H.19. REGRETFULLY ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER SHEILA LAMB
FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO
POST THE VACANCY
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.20. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2504-023, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF CLASS SPECIFICATIONS TO UPDATE THE POSITION
OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
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 PUBLIC REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2025-2030
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
PROCEDURES:
1. Open the public hearing and take testimony regarding the introduction of the proposed CDBG 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan; and
2. Close the public hearing regarding introduction of the Consolidated Plan; and
3. Direct staff to schedule a Public Hearing for consideration of adoption of the Consolidated Plan for May 6, 2025
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MODIFICATIONS TO THE
REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE PERMITTING AND
OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL SMOKE SHOPS
DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A
MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF NEW COMMERCIAL SMOKE SHOPS IN THE CITY AND TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 6, 2025 TO
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE URGENCY ORDINANCE
CONTACT: MARC WIENER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A FOLLOW UP REPORT ON
E-BIKE USE IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
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:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER
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:
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.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:
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.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
New Commune DTLA LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive
Case Number: 23STCV10146
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 and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: 22TRCP00203
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; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development, et al.
Case Number: 23STCP00426
R.8. 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:
121 W. Torrance Blvd. Suite #203, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-908)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Compcare Hospice Inc.
Steve Torres - Principal
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Lease Status, Price, and Terms
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:
Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot and Seaside Lagoon 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
The next meeting of the City Council of the City of Redondo Beach will be an Adjourned Regular meeting (Strategic Planning Session) to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The meeting will open in the City Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, and reconvene in the Redondo Beach Main Library Meeting Room (2nd Floor) at 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, California.