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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/2/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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24-0503 F.1. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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: 239 & 245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7503-029-900) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Allen Sanford and Jeff Jones - California Surf Club UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
24-0504 F.2. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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: 7505-002-932) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Allen Sanford, Sanford Ventures UNDER NEOGITATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
24-0524 F.3. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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 APNs: 7503-029-300 and 7503-033-903) NEGOTIATING PARTY: Allen Sanford, BeachLife Festival, LLC UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
24-0526 F.4. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available
24-0527 F.5. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available
24-0528 F.6. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available
24-0529 F.7. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available
24-0530 F.8. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available
24-0531 F.9. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available
24-0532 F.10. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available
24-0533 F.11. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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: AIDS Healthcare Foundation and City of Redondo Beach v. Rob Bonta, in his official capacity as California Attorney General; State of California; and DOES 1 to 100 Los Angeles County Superior Case Number: 21STCP03149 Second Appellate District Court Case Number: B321875   Not available Not available
24-0535 F.12. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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: George Cooke v. City of Redondo Beach and DOES 1 to 25, inclusive Case Number: 24TRCV00853   Not available Not available
24-0534 F.13. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available
24-0522 D.1. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsMAYOR’S COMMENDATION TO THE REDONDO UNION HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GAME DAY CHEER TEAM FOR THEIR 2024 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP   Not available Not available
24-0308 F.1. Agency RecessREGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY   Not available Not available
24-0538 F.2. Agency RecessPARKING AUTHORITY - REGULAR MEETING - CANCELLED   Not available Not available
24-0472 G.1. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS- ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALSFor Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
24-0473 H.1. Consent ItemAPPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 2, 2024   Not available Not available
24-0474 H.2. Consent ItemAPPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA   Not available Not available
24-0475 H.3. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: NONE   Not available Not available
24-0397 H.4. Consent ItemPAYROLL DEMANDS CHECKS 29661-29677 IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,265.46, PD. 3/29/24 DIRECT DEPOSIT 276546-277145 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,183,245.83, PD. 3/29/24 EFT/ACH $9,582.09, PD. 1/19/24 (PP2402) EFT/ACH $9,321.68, PD. 2/5/24 (PP2403) EFT/ACH $433,836.13, PD. 2/12/24 (PP2402) EFT/ACH $452,669.86, PD. 2/26/24 (PP2403) EFT/ACH $739.14, PD. 3/25/24 (PP2403 CEA ADJ) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 113406-113597 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,878,964.31 EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $455,189.57 DIRECT DEPOSIT 100008178-100008269 IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,141.47, PD.3/29/24 REPLACEMENT DEMAND 113405   Not available Not available
24-0107 H.5. Consent ItemAPPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000: 1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. FOR ON CALL PLAN CHECK AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 AND THE TERM APRIL 2, 2024 TO APRIL 1, 2028 WITH AUTOMATIC TWO-YEAR RENEWAL. 2. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH BOWMAN INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS LTD. FOR ON CALL PLAN CHECK AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 AND THE TERM APRIL 2, 2024 TO APRIL 1, 2028 WITH AUTOMATIC TWO-YEAR RENEWAL. 3. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH MELAD AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ON CALL PLAN CHECK AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000 AND THE TERM APRIL 2, 2024 TO APRIL 1, 2028 WITH AUTOMATIC TWO-YEAR RENEWAL. 4. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH BPR CONSULTING GROUP LLC FOR ON CALL PLAN CHECK AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 AND THE TERM APRIL 2, 2024 TO APRIL 1, 2028 WITH AUTOMATIC TWO-YEAR RENEWAL. 5. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. FOR ON CALL PLAN CHECK AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED    Not available Not available
24-0520 H.6. Consent ItemEXCUSED ABSENCES FROM VARIOUS COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS   Not available Not available
24-0471 H.7. Consent ItemAPPROVE CITY COMMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR NEW TERMS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the City Council set Thursday, June 13, 2024 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 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to interview applicants for vacant positions; 4. That Councilmembers submit their recommendations for appointment to the Mayor by Wednesday, July 31, 2024; 5. That the Mayor make Commission appointments at the Regular City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 13, 2024 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 3, 2024 and that the City Clerk schedule a Commissioners’ orientation to be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-0507 H.8. Consent ItemREGRETFULLY ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER JACQUELINE WARSTADT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO POST A NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION   Not available Not available
24-0351 H.9. Consent ItemAPPROVAL OF A SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION FOR USE OF THE AVIATION PARK GYMNASIUM FOR THE TERM APRIL 1, 2024 TO MARCH 31, 2027 AT A TOTAL FEE VALUE OF $391,873 AND AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT THROUGH MARCH 31, 2033   Not available Not available
24-0369 H.10. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2404-020 OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 SECTIONS 22500 ET SEQ. OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE DESCRIBING THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREET LIGHTS AND LANDSCAPING IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025   Not available Not available
24-0401 H.11. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3269-24, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 4-24.507 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, MODIFYING THE CITY-WIDE BAN ON LEAF BLOWERS TO ALLOW THE USE OF ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWERS DURING CONSTRUCTION HOURS. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION.   Not available Not available
24-0405 H.12. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2024 F-750 FLATBED TRUCK (CNG) FROM NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BUILDING MAINTENANCE DIVISION FOR A TOTAL COST OF $184,415.75   Not available Not available
24-0274 H.13. Consent ItemRECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL SINGLE AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023   Not available Not available
24-0525 H.14. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2404-021, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING THE CITY’S OPPOSITION TO CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 2560 (ALVAREZ) THAT WOULD ELIMINATE THE COASTAL ZONE EXEMPTION FROM THE STATE’S DENSITY BONUS LAW APPROVE THE ATTACHED LETTER OF OPPOSITION FOR SIGNATURE BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL AND FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ELECTED OFFICIALS   Not available Not available
24-0548 H.15. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COVINGTON & BURLING, LLP FOR LEGAL SERVICES AND ADD THIS FIRM TO THE CITY ATTORNEY'S APPROVED LAW FIRM LIST   Not available Not available
24-0476 J.1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMSFor eComments and Emails Received from the Public   Not available Not available
24-0268 N.1. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE FY 2023-24 MIDYEAR BUDGET REPORT RECEIVE AND FILE THE FY 2023-24 MIDYEAR BUDGET REPORT ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2404-022, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24   Not available Not available
24-0537 N.2. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING DRAFTING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XXVII OF THE REDONDO BEACH CITY CHARTER CONFIRMING WHICH PROVISIONS ARE PREEMPTED BY STATE LAW AS IT PERTAINS TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT PROCESS   Not available Not available
24-0371 N.3. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE REDONDO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT SHOOTING RANGE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT   Not available Not available
24-0508 P.1. Mayor and Council ItemMAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE HARBOR COMMISSION   Not available Not available
24-0503 R.1. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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: 239 & 245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7503-029-900) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Allen Sanford and Jeff Jones - California Surf Club UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
24-0504 R.2. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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: 7505-002-932) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Allen Sanford, Sanford Ventures UNDER NEOGITATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
24-0524 R.3. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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 APNs: 7503-029-300 and 7503-033-903) NEGOTIATING PARTY: Allen Sanford, BeachLife Festival, LLC UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
24-0526 R.4. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available
24-0527 R.5. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available
24-0528 R.6. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available
24-0529 R.7. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available
24-0530 R.8. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available
24-0531 R.9. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available
24-0532 R.10. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available
24-0533 R.11. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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: AIDS Healthcare Foundation and City of Redondo Beach v. Rob Bonta, in his official capacity as California Attorney General; State of California; and DOES 1 to 100 Los Angeles County Superior Case Number: 21STCP03149 Second Appellate District Court Case Number: B321875   Not available Not available
24-0535 R.12. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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: George Cooke v. City of Redondo Beach and DOES 1 to 25, inclusive Case Number: 24TRCV00853   Not available Not available
24-0534 R.13. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available