CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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, March 17, 2026
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 - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
One potential case
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:
Jiro Koyanagi v City of Redondo Beach; County of Los Angeles; State of California; Jeremy C. Casner; Joshua R. Casner and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive Case Number: 23TRCV01318
F.3. 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, Community Services Director
Katherine Buck, Acting Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY:
Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot
(portions of APN #s: 7503-029-900 and 7503-029-903)
Portions of King Harbor turn basin and hand launch
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Adam Brzyski, Game On Live Studio, Water Polo Program Coordinator UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Price and Terms
F.4. 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, Community Services Director
PROPERTY:
Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot and Seaside Lagoon (portions of APN #s: 7503-029-900 and 7503-029-903)
Portions of Harbor Drive, Pacific Avenue, Catalina Avenue, Gertruda Avenue, Herondo Street, and Esplanade
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Kellie Hawkins, Englander Knabe & Allen on Behalf of Nike, Inc.
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Price and Terms
F.5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Katherine Buck, Acting Waterfront & Economic Development Director Luke Smude, Assistant to the City Manager
Jon Goetz, Redwood Public Law
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.6. 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 Part Time Employees
F.7. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54956.8.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Luke Smude, Assistant to the City Manager
PROPERTY:
200 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 750-500-9902)
715 Julia Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(portion of parcels APN: 750-702-0900 and APN: 750-702-1900) 3007 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(a portion of APN: 415-001-7931)
1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(APN: 404-900-8903)
Parking Lot at the Corner of Felton Ln. and 182nd St., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (APN: 415-803-3900)
807 Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(a Portion of APN: 408-302-4900)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Dr. Nicole Wesley, Superintendent
Redondo Beach Unified School District
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both 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 COMMENDATION TO LILA OMURA FOR RECEIVING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN “WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARD” D.2. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION OF MARCH 2026 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 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 MARCH 17, 2026
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. FEBRUARY 17, 2026 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.4. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 30567-30568 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,599.00, PD. 2/27/26 DIRECT DEPOSIT 308640-308641 IN THE AMOUNT OF $425.39, PD. 2/27/26 CHECKS 30569-30579 IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,522.75, PD. 3/13/26 DIRECT DEPOSIT 308642-309278 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,542,807.00, PD. 3/13/26 EFT/ACH $10,835.18, PD. 2/27/26 (PP2605)
EFT/ACH $485,009.83, PD. 3/9/26 (PP2604)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 123842-124071 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,883,095.52
CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES REGION IMAGERY ACQUISITION CONSORTIUM 8 (LARIAC8) PROJECT TO ACQUIRE NEW DIGITAL ORTHOGONAL AND OBLIQUE AERIAL IMAGERY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,688 UNTIL
TERMINATED
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
2. APPROVE A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC
SERVICES FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING
RIGHTS CENTER FOR FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000 AND THE TERM JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026 CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H.6. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ABM ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, INC. TO REPLACE THE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY UNIT THAT
SUPPORTS EMERGENCY EGRESS LIGHTING AT THE REDONDO BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOR A COST NOT TO EXCEED $337,468, INCLUDING A 10% CONTINGENCY
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.7. APPROVE A FUNDING AMENDMENT FOR PROJECT #9200000000M550213
BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE REDONDO BEACH
AVENUE BIKE IMPROVEMENTS AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROJECT
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.8. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 1708, WHICH, IF APPROVED BY THE STATE, WOULD CREATE ROUND 7 OF CALIFORNIA’S HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE, AND PREVENTION (HHAP) PROGRAM, AND ASSEMBLY BILL 2152, WHICH, IF APPROVED BY THE STATE,
WOULD PROVIDE TARGETED EXEMPTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
FOR CERTAIN FIRE STATION PROJECTS
RECEIVE AND FILE A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO SENATE BILL 922, WHICH, IF
APPROVED BY THE STATE, WOULD ALLOW FOR CITIES TO RECOVER STREET
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR COSTS CAUSED BY HEAVY ESSENTIAL PUBLIC
SERVICE VEHICLES
CONTACT: JANE CHUNG, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
H.9. APPROVE AN ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MCCLAREN, WILSON & LAWRIE, INC. TO ASSIST WITH DESIGN OF THE POLICE SHOOTING RANGE, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 AND A TERM THROUGH MARCH 16, 2028
APPROVE AN ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 AND A TERM THROUGH MARCH 16, 2028
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.10. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO INITIATE THE PROPOSITION 218 PROCESS TO
CONSIDER PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS TO SOLID WASTE RATES AND FEES BEGINNING IN FY 2026-27 AS PART OF THE PROPOSED SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA ATHENS SERVICES, AND FOR FUTURE
RATE ADJUSTMENTS USING THE SPECIFIC FORMULAS LISTED IN THE
SERVICES AGREEMENT
SET MAY 19, 2026 AS THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR CONSIDERATION OF
THE SOLID WASTE REFUSE COLLECTION RATES AND THE TABULATION OF ALL
PROTESTS RECEIVED
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.11. APPROVE AN OPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
AND MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER LOS ANGELES PROVIDING AN
EXCLUSIVE PERIOD TO FUNDRAISE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER AND TO LEASE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 230 PORTOFINO WAY
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT REQUESTING $15 MILLION IN ONE-TIME FUNDING FROM CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 4 TO
SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER
KATHERINE BUCK, ACTING WATERFRONT AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.12. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH RANEY PLANNING & MANAGEMENT, INC. TO
PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR MEASURE FP PROJECTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $42,000 AND THE TERM MARCH 18, 2026 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026
CONTACT: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
H.13. RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2025 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE STATE OFFICE OF
PLANNING AND RESEARCH
CONTACT: MARC, WIENER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
H.14. APPROVE THE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND RICHARD F. ANTHONY LAW, LTD
CONTACT: JOY A. FORD, CITY ATTORNEY
H.15. APPROVE THE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES WITH
LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
CONTACT: JOY A. FORD, CITY ATTORNEY
H.16. APPROVE CANCELLATION OF THE APRIL 7, 2026 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND AGENCY MEETINGS AND RESCHEDULE TO APRIL 14, 2026 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 FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN EXEMPTION DECLARATION AND
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO CREATE A PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE FOR THE RESIDENCES ABUTTING THE SOUTHERN 400 FEET OF THE 500 BLOCK OF NORTH GERTRUDA AVENUE. THE PROPOSED ZONE WOULD BE IN EFFECT FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. DURING
THESE HOURS, ON-STREET PARKING WOULD REQUIRE A VALID PERMIT FOR VEHICLES PARKED WITHIN THE DESIGNATED AREA. PERMIT ELIGIBILITY WOULD BE LIMITED TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED ALONG 500-522 NORTH GERTRUDA AVENUE.
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2603-013, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
CEQA EXEMPTION DECLARATION, APPROVING COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 2025-0359, AND APPROVING A PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE FOR THE RESIDENCES ABUTTING THE SOUTHERN 400 FEET OF THE 500 BLOCK OF NORTH GERTRUDA AVENUE; AND ESTABLISHING THE TIME LIMITS OF THE PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE AS FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.,
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
APPLICANT: City of Redondo Beach
LOCATION: 500-522 N. Gertruda, Redondo Beach e.g., both sides of N Gertruda Ave south of the City's Public Works Facilities.
CASE NO: 2025-0359
PROCEDURES:
1. Open the public hearing and take testimony;
2. Close the public hearing and deliberate;
3. Determine whether the required findings can be made to adopt the attached resolution by title only, waiving further reading.
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 ON THE DRAFT USER FEE STUDY
PREPARED FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CONTACT: MARC WIENER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
MIDYEAR BUDGET REVIEW
RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS OF THE CITY’S CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
PROVIDE DIRECTION ON IDENTIFIED FY 2026-27 COST SAVINGS STRATEGIES ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. 2603-014, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER. 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 - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
One potential case
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:
Jiro Koyanagi v City of Redondo Beach; County of Los Angeles; State of California; Jeremy C. Casner; Joshua R. Casner and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive Case Number: 23TRCV01318
R.3. 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, Community Services Director
Katherine Buck, Acting Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY:
Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot
(portions of APN #s: 7503-029-900 and 7503-029-903)
Portions of King Harbor turn basin and hand launch
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Adam Brzyski, Game On Live Studio, Water Polo Program Coordinator UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Price and Terms
R.4. 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, Community Services Director
PROPERTY:
Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot and Seaside Lagoon (portions of APN #s: 7503-029-900 and 7503-029-903)
Portions of Harbor Drive, Pacific Avenue, Catalina Avenue, Gertruda Avenue, Herondo Street, and Esplanade
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Kellie Hawkins, Englander Knabe & Allen on Behalf of Nike, Inc.
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Price and Terms
R.5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Katherine Buck, Acting Waterfront & Economic Development Director Luke Smude, Assistant to the City Manager
Jon Goetz, Redwood Public Law
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.6. 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 Part Time Employees
R.7. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54956.8.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Luke Smude, Assistant to the City Manager
PROPERTY:
200 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 750-500-9902)
715 Julia Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(portion of parcels APN: 750-702-0900 and APN: 750-702-1900) 3007 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(a portion of APN: 415-001-7931)
1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(APN: 404-900-8903)
Parking Lot at the Corner of Felton Ln. and 182nd St., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (APN: 415-803-3900)
807 Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(a Portion of APN: 408-302-4900)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Dr. Nicole Wesley, Superintendent
Redondo Beach Unified School District
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both 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 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 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