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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/13/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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26-0039 F.1. 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
26-0043 F.2. 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: B336042   Not available Not available
26-0044 F.3. 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: B337897   Not available Not available
26-0046 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: 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
26-0047 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: In re 9300 Wilshire LLC Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER   Not available Not available
26-0048 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: 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   Not available Not available
26-0035 F.7. 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
26-0057 F.8. Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). One potential case (Letter received from the Law Firm Rand, Paster, & Nelson LLP dated January 8, 2026, attached as part of the Agenda packet).   Not available Not available
26-0052 F.9. 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 Officers’ Association   Not available Not available
26-0049 F.10. 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 Katherine Buck, Waterfront & Economic Development Manager 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   Not available Not available
26-0051 F.11. 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 Katherine Buck, Waterfront & Economic Development Manager PROPERTY: 110-151 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-934) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: James Kwon, HK Pacific, LLC UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status and Terms   Not available Not available
26-0058 F.12. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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 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) 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   Not available Not available
26-0006 F.1. Agency RecessSPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDONDO BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY   Not available Not available
26-0037 G.1. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS- ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALSFor Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
26-0038 H.1. Consent ItemAPPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2026   Not available Not available
26-0040 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
26-0041 H.3. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: NONE   Not available Not available
25-1667 H.4. Consent ItemAPPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000: 1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PETDATA, INC. FOR PET LICENSING SERVICES TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR SIX MONTHS, THROUGH JULY 17, 2026, FOR A MINIMUM SERVICE FEE OF $3,000 AND A TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF $6,000, TO ALLOW TIME TO INITIATE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS TO DETERMINE OPTIONS FOR FUTURE LICENSING SERVICES CONTACT: STEPHEN SPRENGEL, POLICE CHIEF 2. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH LODGING & MANAGEMENT ADVISORY LLC., DBA HVS ASSET MANAGEMENT & ADVISORY, FOR AS NEEDED (ON CALL) GENERAL CONSULTING AND ADVISORY SERVICES REGARDING HOTEL ASSETS IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 AND THE TERM JANUARY 13, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027, WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIOD CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, FINANCE DIRECTOR   Not available Not available
25-1719 H.5. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2601-002, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $597,931.97 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, PHASES 5-7, JOB NO. 41140   Not available Not available
26-0018 H.6. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX WAIVER APPLICATION REQUESTING AN EXEMPTION FROM COMPLIANCE WITH THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RATES ESTABLISHED IN REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6-1.22, AS PER SECTION 6-1.08 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, SUBMITTED BY IN-N-OUT BURGER FOR THE FUNDRAISING EVENT SCHEDULED ON JANUARY 17, 2026 AT SEASIDE LAGOON TO BENEFIT THE SLAVE 2 NOTHING FOUNDATION   Not available Not available
26-0042 J.1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMSFor eComments and Emails Received from the Public   Not available Not available
25-1742 L.1. Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND ADOPT THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM PLAN FOR 2021-2023 ALLOCATIONS ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2601-003, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND ADOPTING THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM PLAN FOR 2021-2023 ALLOCATIONS PROCEDURES: A. Open the Public Hearing, Take Testimony; B. Close the Public Hearing; and C. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2601-003   Not available Not available
26-0055 P.1. Mayor and Council ItemDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RELATED TO THE CITY’S PROHIBITION OF GENERAL FOOD SALES, INCLUSIVE OF BEER AND WINE, AT SERVICE STATIONS IN THE COASTAL ZONE   Not available Not available
26-0039 R.1. 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
26-0043 R.2. 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: B336042   Not available Not available
26-0044 R.3. 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: B337897   Not available Not available
26-0046 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: 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
26-0047 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: In re 9300 Wilshire LLC Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER   Not available Not available
26-0048 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: 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   Not available Not available
26-0035 R.7. 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
26-0057 R.8. Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). One potential case (Letter received from the Law Firm Rand, Paster, & Nelson LLP dated January 8, 2026, attached as part of the Agenda packet).   Not available Not available
26-0052 R.9. 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 Officers’ Association   Not available Not available
26-0049 R.10. 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 Katherine Buck, Waterfront & Economic Development Manager 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   Not available Not available
26-0051 R.11. 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 Katherine Buck, Waterfront & Economic Development Manager PROPERTY: 110-151 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-934) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: James Kwon, HK Pacific, LLC UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status and Terms   Not available Not available
26-0058 R.12. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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 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) 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   Not available Not available