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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 2/21/2023 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location:
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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23-5600 F.1. Closed SessionINSTRUCTIONS TO NEGOTIATOR REGARDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - The closed session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8 AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Mike Witzansky, City Manager Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director Larry Kosmont, Kosmont Companies PROPERTY: 1100 North Harbor Drive 7503-013-820, 7503-013-819, 7503-013-013 through 015 NEGOTIATING PARTY: AES Redondo Beach c/o Fidelity National Title Company UNDER NEGOTIATION: Instructions Regarding Price   Not available Not available
23-5616 F.2. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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 Management Unit   Not available Not available
23-5618 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 APN #s 7503-029-900 and 7503-033-903) NEGOTIATING PARTY: Allen Sanford, BeachLife Festival, LLC UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
23-5619 F.4. 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: 555 North Harbor Drive (Portion of 7503-029-903) NEGOTIATING PARTY: Kevin Ketchum Port Royal Marina UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
23-5621 F.5. 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: International Boardwalk 132 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-932) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Adam Goldberg, The Brews Hall Joe Smith, Project Barley Jacob Moreno, Redondo Sports Fishing Jason Kolb, Scholb Premium Ales Andrew Fowler, Los Angeles Ale Works Dave Davis, Hermosa Brewing Co. Miguel Escobar, Gypset UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
23-5611 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: Kenneth Alexander v. City of Redondo Beach, Slater Waterproofing, Inc., County of Los Angeles, Sika Corporation, et al. Case Number: 22STCV32700   Not available Not available
23-5623 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: Redondo Beach Waterfront, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach Appellate Case Number: B311039   Not available Not available
23-5624 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: Redondo Beach Waterfront, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach, et al. Case Number: BC682833   Not available Not available
23-5625 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: Redondo Beach Waterfront, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach Appellate Case Number: B315774   Not available Not available
23-5643 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: 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
23-5565 G.1. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS- ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALSFor Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
23-5563 H.1. Consent ItemAPPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2023   Not available Not available
23-5564 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
23-5629 H.3. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: A. SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING (Strategic Planning) B. SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 ADJOURNED & REGULAR MEETING   Not available Not available
23-5393 H.4. Consent ItemPAYROLL DEMANDS CHECKS 28783-28808 IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,284.08, PD. 2/3/23 DIRECT DEPOSIT 259170-259724 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,974,432.06, PD. 2/3/23 EFT/ACH $8,254.35, PD. 1/20/23 (PP2302) EFT/ACH $8,127.26, PD. 2/3/23 (PP2303) EFT/ACH $363,555.60, PD. 2/3/23 (PP2303) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 107238-107511 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,231,989.13   Not available Not available
23-5522 H.5. Consent ItemAPPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000: 1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH DOCUSIGN, INC. FOR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT OF $14,274.00 FOR UP TO 1,500 E-SIGNATURE ENVELOPES AND $8.80 PER EACH ADDITIONAL E-SIGNATURE ENVELOPE EXCEEDING THE ALLOWANCE FOR THE TERM MAY 10, 2023 TO MAY 9, 2026. 2. APPROVE AN ARTIST LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH ERIKA SNOW ROBINSON FOR A LICENSE TO USE ORIGINAL ARTWORK DESIGN “REDONDO BEACH COLORFUL PALMS” AS PART OF THE UTILITY BOX PUBLIC ART PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $350 FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 22, 2023 TO JULY 31, 2023. 3. APPROVE AN ARTIST LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH SHANA RADASHAW AND JED SWANSON FOR A LICENSE TO USE ORIGINAL ARTWORK DESIGN “AUGUST 25, 1910” AS PART OF THE UTILITY BOX PUBLIC ART PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $350 FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 22, 2023 TO JULY 31, 2023. 4. APPROVE AN ARTIST LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH SAMUEL DIXON FOR A LICENSE TO USE ORIGINAL ARTWORK DESIGN “SAILING” AS PART OF THE UTILITY BOX PUBLIC ART PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $350 FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 22, 2023 TO JULY 31, 2023. 5. APPROVE AN ARTIST LICE   Not available Not available
23-5614 H.6. Consent ItemEXCUSE ABSENCES FOR COMMISSIONERS FROM VARIOUS COMMISSION MEETINGS   Not available Not available
22-5216 H.7. Consent ItemACCEPT AS COMPLETE THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 CITYWIDE CURB RAMP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (FEDERAL HUD B-20-MC-06-0528), AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER AND TO RELEASE THE FINAL RETENTION PAYMENT OF $30,376.76 TO CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC. UPON EXPIRATION OF THE 35-DAY LIEN PERIOD AFTER SAID RECORDATION AND NO CLAIMS BEING FILED UPON THE PROJECT   Not available Not available
23-5615 H.8. Consent ItemAPPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE EXCHANGE AND EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH BAY CENTER SPE, LLC AND SOUTH BAY ASSOCIATES SPE, LLC (THE SOUTH BAY GALLERIA) REFLECTING CHANGES TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETING THE CLOSING OF ESCROW FOR THE TRANSIT CENTER PROPERTIES   Not available Not available
23-5603 H.9. Consent ItemAUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF $305,711 OF THE $611,423 OF RETENTION FUNDS HELD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 1 OF THE REDONDO BEACH TRANSIT CENTER PROJECT TO THE MS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT GROUP   Not available Not available
23-5599 H.10. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3254-23, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 37 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SKATEBOARDING AND SKATEBOARD PARKS; AND AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 2 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW SKATEBOARDING ON PAD #10; AND AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 9 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES IN THE REDONDO BEACH FISHERMAN’S WHARF AREA; AND AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 35 PERTAINING TO PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION.   Not available Not available
23-5370 H.11. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE CONSENT TO SUBLEASE BETWEEN RDR PROPERTIES, LLC. AND CNN LOGISTICS, LLC., DBA MERMAID TAVERNS, FOR THE PREMISES AT 100 “I” AND 100 “J” FISHERMAN’S WHARF   Not available Not available
23-5447 H.12. Consent ItemINTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AND BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3255-23, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 3-1.09 AND 3-1.10 TO TITLE 3, CHAPTER 1 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR BICYCLE STORAGE AT THE CITY TRANSIT CENTER   Not available Not available
23-5535 H.13. Consent ItemADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2302-024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE ADOPTED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 TO APPROPRIATE $63,187.44 IN CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS OFFICER WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH GRANT AWARD FUNDS TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND   Not available Not available
23-5598 H.14. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A DODGE STAKE BED TRUCK FROM VAN NUYS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM UTILIZING $83,200.18 OF 2020 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS   Not available Not available
23-5570 H.15. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3252-23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2, ZONING AND LAND USE PERTAINING TO SETBACKS OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND OTHER PROJECTIONS IN ALL ZONES AND DETERMINING SUCH AMENDMENTS AS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION   Not available Not available
23-5597 H.16. Consent ItemAPPROVE A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PLACEWORKS, INC. FOR CONSULTING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST OF $215,500 TO BE FUNDED BY THE GENERAL PLAN MAINTENANCE FUND FOR A NEW TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,977,147   Not available Not available
23-5595 H.17. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3250-23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2-9.401 AND 2-9.403 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 4 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION, FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION   Not available Not available
23-5613 H.18. Consent ItemREGRETFULLY ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER ILYA KLINGER FROM THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO POST THE VACANCY   Not available Not available
23-5626 H.19. Consent ItemAPPROVE CANCELLATION OF THE MARCH 7, 2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND AGENCY MEETINGS AND RESCHEDULE TO MARCH 14, 2023   Not available Not available
23-5612 H.20. Consent ItemRECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY UPDATE TO THE SIX-MONTH STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2022   Not available Not available
23-5567 J.1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMSFor eComments and Emails Received from the Public   Not available Not available
23-5610 N.1. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S ISSUANCE OF AN EMERGENCY COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE ACCESS TO THE UPPER WALKWAY ALONG THE COASTAL BLUFF BETWEEN GEORGE FREETH WAY AND KNOB HILL AVENUE IN REDONDO BEACH TO ALLOW LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO PERFORM CRITICAL REPAIRS TO THE WALKWAY AND TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY RECEIVE AND FILE THE REPORT REGARDING EMERGENCY COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT   Not available Not available
23-5609 N.2. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S ISSUANCE OF AN EMERGENCY COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE ACCESS TO COASTAL AREAS IMPACTED BY THE EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF THE SPORTS FISHING PIER TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY RECEIVE AND FILE THE REPORT REGARDING EMERGENCY COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT   Not available Not available
22-5215 N.3. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE TREE AND NATIVE SPECIES PLANTING REGULATIONS MAINTAINED BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR PROPERTIES LICENSED BY THE CITY IN SCE RIGHT OF WAY AREAS   Not available Not available
23-5435 N.4. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AN UPDATED REPORT FOR POLYSTYRENE AND SINGLE USE PLASTIC PRODUCT EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS   Not available Not available
23-5602 N.5. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LIFTING THE CITY’S BAN ON GENERAL FOOD SALES, INCLUDING BEER AND WINE, AT SERVICE STATIONS   Not available Not available
22-5214 N.6. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE STATUS AND PRIORITIZATION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS   Not available Not available
23-5600 R.1. Closed SessionINSTRUCTIONS TO NEGOTIATOR REGARDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - The closed session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8 AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Mike Witzansky, City Manager Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director Larry Kosmont, Kosmont Companies PROPERTY: 1100 North Harbor Drive 7503-013-820, 7503-013-819, 7503-013-013 through 015 NEGOTIATING PARTY: AES Redondo Beach c/o Fidelity National Title Company UNDER NEGOTIATION: Instructions Regarding Price   Not available Not available
23-5616 R.2. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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 Management Unit   Not available Not available
23-5618 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 APN #s 7503-029-900 and 7503-033-903) NEGOTIATING PARTY: Allen Sanford, BeachLife Festival, LLC UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
23-5619 R.4. 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: 555 North Harbor Drive (Portion of 7503-029-903) NEGOTIATING PARTY: Kevin Ketchum Port Royal Marina UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
23-5621 R.5. 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: International Boardwalk 132 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-932) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Adam Goldberg, The Brews Hall Joe Smith, Project Barley Jacob Moreno, Redondo Sports Fishing Jason Kolb, Scholb Premium Ales Andrew Fowler, Los Angeles Ale Works Dave Davis, Hermosa Brewing Co. Miguel Escobar, Gypset UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
23-5611 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: Kenneth Alexander v. City of Redondo Beach, Slater Waterproofing, Inc., County of Los Angeles, Sika Corporation, et al. Case Number: 22STCV32700   Not available Not available
23-5623 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: Redondo Beach Waterfront, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach Appellate Case Number: B311039   Not available Not available
23-5624 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: Redondo Beach Waterfront, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach, et al. Case Number: BC682833   Not available Not available
23-5625 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: Redondo Beach Waterfront, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach Appellate Case Number: B315774   Not available Not available
23-5643 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: 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
23-5601 T.1. Adjournment (In Memory)ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF SALLY TEPHANY, A FORMER 21 YEAR CITY EMPLOYEE AND LONGTIME REDONDO BEACH RESIDENT   Not available Not available