CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, November 4, 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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CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, November 4, 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 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 Police Officers’ Association, Redondo Beach Police Management Unit; and Redondo Beach Firefighters’ Association
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:
Gregory Langadinos v. Los Angeles County Superior Court et al.
Case Number: 225CV04746-MEMF-DTB
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:
Mark Rhoads v. City of Redondo Beach; Chief Joe Hoffman; City Manager Mike Witzansky; Officer Bryan; and DOES 1-20, inclusive
Case Number: 2:25-cv-09806-PD
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:
John Bell v. City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: 2:25-cv-09421-MCS-SSC
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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
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:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER
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:
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.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:
In re 9300 Wilshire, LLC (9300 Wilshire, LLC et al. v. AES-Redondo Beach, LLC) Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-ap-01163-ER
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:
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.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:
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.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 and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: B336042
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: B337897
F.13. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8.
AGENCY NEGOTIATORS:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY:
239 & 245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(portions of APN: 7503-029-903)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Allen Sanford, CA Surf Club
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Lease Status, Price, and Terms
F.14. 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 (portions of APN #s: 7503-029-900 and 7503-029-903)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Allen Sanford, BeachLife Festival
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Price and Terms
F.15. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL MATTER/EVALUATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54957(b).
Title: City Manager
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
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
F. AGENCY RECESS
F.1. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY 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 NOVEMBER 4, 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 14, 2025 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
B. OCTOBER 21, 2025 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.4. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 30432-30448 IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,852.07, PD. 10/24/25 DIRECT DEPOSIT 302348-302969 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,372,565.42, PD. 10/24/25 EFT/ACH $9,598.53, PD. 10/10/25 (PP2521)
EFT/ACH $473,281.31, PD. 11/3/25 (PP2521)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 122155-122347 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,963,756.08
EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $524,939.20
DIRECT DEPOSIT 100009889-100009977 IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,338.39, PD.10/31/25
REPLACEMENT DEMANDS 122152-122154
CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH MARK GROH FOR PARKING CITATION APPEAL ADJUDICATION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,800 FOR THE TERM NOVEMBER 4, 2025 TO NOVEMBER 3, 2028
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
2. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH STREAMLINE AUTOMATION SYSTEMS, LLC
TO PROVIDE SOFTWARE FOR FIRE INSPECTIONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $32,366 FOR THE TERM NOVEMBER 22, 2025 TO NOVEMBER 21, 2026
WITH ONE AUTOMATIC ONE-YEAR RENEWAL
CONTACT: PATRICK BUTLER, FIRE CHIEF
H.6. APPROVE A CHARGE READY TRANSPORT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE AT THE CITY’S PUBLIC WORKS YARD AT 531 NORTH GERTRUDA
APPROVE THE GRANTING OF AN EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON AT THE CITY’S PUBLIC WORKS YARD TO ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE NEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
INFRASTRUCTURE
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.7. APPROVE THE TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE OF AVENUE H AT DORIS WAY FROM NOVEMBER 28, 2025 THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2026 AND THE ASSOCIATED
TRAFFIC CONTROL AND TRASH COLLECTION MEASURES TO HELP MITIGATE
THE EFFECTS OF THE ANNUAL TORRANCE HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAY CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.8. APPROVE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ELLIS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC. TO INCREASE THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT BY $100,000 FOR A NEW NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $300,000 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2027 CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.9. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 VEHICLE FROM OLATHE FORD SALES INC. FOR USE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $70,017
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.10. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2511-082 A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FY 2025/26 SURRENDERED AND ABANDONED VESSEL EXCHANGE (SAVE-25) GRANT AGREEMENT, GRANT NUMBER C25S0607 FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, DIVISION OF BOATING AND
WATERWAYS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS
ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2511-083 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET MODIFICATION APPROPRIATING $50,000 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS, GRANT NUMBER C25S0607 TO THE CITY’S WATERFRONT &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR THE DISPOSAL OF
ABANDONED OR SURRENDERED VESSELS IN KING HARBOR
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.11. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2511-084, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING
AN ADVISORY BOARD IN CONNECTION WITH THE RIVIERA VILLAGE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2511-085, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 IN
CONNECTION WITH THE RIVIERA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2511-086, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST BUSINESSES WITHIN THE
RIVIERA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO; AND
SET NOVEMBER 18, 2025 AT 6:00 PM AS THE DATE AND TIME FOR THE PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE LEVY OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.12. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3307-25, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025
EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CALIFORNIA
EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,
CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, CALIFORNIA
HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCE STANDARDS CODE, 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2006 UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA, AND HOT TUB CODE, 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, AND 1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN DELETIONS, ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO TITLES 3, 5, AND 9 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE. FOR SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION
CONTACT: MARC WIENER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
H.13. APPROVE HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 217 AVENUE F AND 102 N BROADWAY FOR A TERM
OF TEN YEARS WITH AUTOMATIC ONE-YEAR RENEWALS
CONTACT: MARC WIENER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
H.14. RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZATION REPORT FOR SETTLEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $25,000
CONTACT: JOY A. FORD, CITY ATTORNEY
H.15. APPROVE A LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING AND OPERATION OF THE
REDONDO BEACH EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER (PALLET SHELTER) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $145,927.74 TO BE FUNDED BY STATE
PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION FUNDS FOR THE TERM OCTOBER 1, 2025 TO MARCH 31, 2026
CONTACT: JOY A. FORD, CITY ATTORNEY
H.16. APPROVE CANCELLATION OF THE NOVEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
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
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF A
PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH ON MOLE D IN KING HARBOR
APPROVE OPTION E AS THE PREFERRED LOCATION FOR THE BOAT LAUNCH
AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF BOATING & WATERWAYS TO FUND THE RAMP’S FINAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE PROCESS TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE CITY’S LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM TO ADJUST THE
PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR MARINA SLIPS
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
N.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DESIGN OF THE KING
HARBOR GATEWAY SIGN REPLACEMENT AND UPDATES TO CITY MAINTAINED
FLAGS AND PENNANTS
ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
JANE CHUNG, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
CONTACT:
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 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 Police Officers’ Association, Redondo Beach Police Management Unit; and Redondo Beach Firefighters’ Association
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:
Gregory Langadinos v. Los Angeles County Superior Court et al.
Case Number: 225CV04746-MEMF-DTB
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:
Mark Rhoads v. City of Redondo Beach; Chief Joe Hoffman; City Manager Mike Witzansky; Officer Bryan; and DOES 1-20, inclusive
Case Number: 2:25-cv-09806-PD
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:
John Bell v. City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: 2:25-cv-09421-MCS-SSC
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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
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:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER
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:
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.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:
In re 9300 Wilshire, LLC (9300 Wilshire, LLC et al. v. AES-Redondo Beach, LLC) Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-ap-01163-ER
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:
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.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:
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.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 and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: B336042
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: B337897
R.13. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8.
AGENCY NEGOTIATORS:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY:
239 & 245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(portions of APN: 7503-029-903)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Allen Sanford, CA Surf Club
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Lease Status, Price, and Terms
R.14. 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 (portions of APN #s: 7503-029-900 and 7503-029-903)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Allen Sanford, BeachLife Festival
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Price and Terms
R.15. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL MATTER/EVALUATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54957(b).
Title: City Manager
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 an Adjourned Regular meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. (Open Session) on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.