CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, June 3, 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, June 3, 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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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 - ADJOURNED REGULAR 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).
JAMS Arbitration Case Reference No. 5220006179 [Hon. Candace Cooper [Ret.]] Harry Stuver, et. al v. Redondo Beach Police Department and City of Redondo Beach F.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
Two potential cases
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:
Gornbein, Jennifer vs. City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1 to 50, inclusive Case Number: 24TRCV03931
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 JUNE 2025 AS PRIDE MONTH IN REDONDO BEACH
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
F. AGENCY RECESS
F.1. COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY - REGULAR MEETING - CANCELLED CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, FINANCE 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 JUNE 3, 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. APRIL 29, 2025 STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION
B. MAY 13, 2025 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
C. MAY 20, 2025 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.4. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 30234-30250 IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,209.47, PD. 5/23/25 DIRECT DEPOSIT 295250-295883 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,474,107.64, PD. 5/23/25
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 119695-119863 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,317,743.81
EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $485,155.44
DIRECT DEPOSIT 100009441-100009531 IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,335.59, PD.5/30/25
CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH SAFETYCENTRIC, INC. FOR ON CALL IT
INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $34,000 AND THE TERM JUNE 4, 2025 TO JUNE 3, 2027
CONTACT: MIKE COOK, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
2. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH EASY READER, INC. FOR THE
PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES IN AN AMOUNT OF $10.00 PER COLUMN INCH (ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE FOR FY 2025-26 IS $34,500) AND THE TERM JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.6. EXCUSED ABSENCES FROM VARIOUS COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.7. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH DUKE’S ROOT CONTROL TO PROVIDE SEWER
LINE ROOT FOAMING SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $316,000, AND A TOTAL THREE-YEAR NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $948,000, FOR THE TERM JULY 19, 2025 THROUGH JULY 18, 2028
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.8. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH OM ROOFING, INC. TO REPLACE THE ROOF
AT THE VETERANS PARK HISTORIC LIBRARY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $216,807
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.9. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2506-031, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,151,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE KINGSDALE AVENUE RESURFACING (BETWEEN GRANT AVENUE AND 182ND STREET) PROJECT, JOB NO. 40880
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.10. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITIES OF HERMOSA BEACH, MANHATTAN
BEACH, TORRANCE, AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR
MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COORDINATED INTEGRATED
MONITORING PROGRAM IN COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL NPDES
STORMWATER PERMIT OBLIGATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.11. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL FIELD EXPLORATION, DATA ANALYSIS,
REPORTING, AND DOCUMENT PREPARATION SERVICES FOR DOMINGUEZ PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,950, AND A NEW NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $240,050
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.12. APPROVE AN ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MNS ENGINEERS, INC. TO SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY’S HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 AND THE TERM MARCH 11, 2025 TO OCTOBER 19, 2025
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H.13. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE FEDERAL BUREAU
OF INVESTIGATION TO UTILIZE THE JERRY CROWE REGIONAL TACTICAL TRAINING FACILITY FOR THE TERM JUNE 3, 2025 TO JUNE 3, 2028 CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.14. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH IWORQ SYSTEMS INC.
TO IMPLEMENT AN ENGINEERING MODULE TO PRODUCE AND ISSUE
ENCROACHMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY WORK PERMITS, INCREASING THE ANNUAL COST BY $10,000 FOR A NEW NOT-TO-EXCEED CONTRACT TOTAL OF $75,000
CONTACT: MARC WIENER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
H.15. APPROVE A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT HALF, INC. FOR TEMPORARY STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $120,000 AND THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
STEPHANIE MEYER, FINANCE DIRECTOR & ELEANOR MANZANO,
CITY CLERK
CONTACT:
H.16. FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH
COLANTUONO HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY PC
CONTACT: JOY A. FORD, CITY ATTORNEY
H.17. RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZATION REPORT FOR SETTLEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $25,000
CONTACT: JOY A. FORD, CITY ATTORNEY
H.18. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH KARPEL COMPUTER SYSTEMS INC. DOING BUSINESS AS KARPEL SOLUTIONS FOR THE
ADDITION OF A LICENSE FOR PROSECUTORBYKARPEL FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $5150.00
CONTACT: JOY A. FORD, CITY ATTORNEY
I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on any subject that does not appear on this agenda for action. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes to address the Mayor and Council. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once. Written requests, if any, will be considered first under this section.
J.1. For eComments and Emails Received from the Public
K. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
This section is intended to allow all elected officials the opportunity to reveal any disclosure or ex parte communication about the following public hearings
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
L.1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
STREET LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
ADOPT, BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2506-032, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM
AND ASSESSMENT, AND LEVYING OF THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE STREET
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR FROM JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026
PROCEDURES:
A. Open the public hearing, take testimony and deliberate; B. Close public hearing; and
C. Adopt resolution No. CC-2506-032
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
L.2. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES INC., DBA ATHENS
SERVICES, PROPOSED SOLID WASTE CHARGES AND FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND TO CONSIDER ANY PROTEST AGAINST THE WRITTEN REPORT ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2506-033 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 2025-26 FISCAL YEAR AND ORDERING THE ANNUAL REFUSE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 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
d. Adopt by Title Only Resolution No. CC-2506-033
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
L.3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET AND 2025-30 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROCEDURES:
a. Open the Public Hearing;
b. Receive and file Budget Response Reports;
c. Take testimony; and,
d. Continue the Public Hearing to June 10, 2024
CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, FINANCE DIRECTOR
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SELECTION OF A
TRANSIT OPERATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE BEACH CITIES TRANSIT SYSTEM
APPROVE A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH PARKING CONCEPTS, INC. DBA
TRANSPORTATION CONCEPTS TO PROVIDE BEACH CITIES TRANSIT FIXED ROUTE AND WAVE DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,754,503 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2031
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RULES 1111 AND 1121 OF THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT’S GOVERNING BOARD THAT WOULD BAN RESIDENTIAL GAS-FIRED
FURNACES AND WATER HEATERS IN THE REGION
CONTACT: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
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).
JAMS Arbitration Case Reference No. 5220006179 [Hon. Candace Cooper [Ret.]] Harry Stuver, et. al v. Redondo Beach Police Department and City of Redondo Beach R.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
Two potential cases
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:
Gornbein, Jennifer vs. City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1 to 50, inclusive Case Number: 24TRCV03931
S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
T. ADJOURNMENT
T.1. ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF JIM ALLEN, FORMER CITY EMPLOYEE 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, June 10, 2025, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.