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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/18/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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25-1538 F.1. 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, Redondo Beach Police Management Unit, Management and Confidential Employee Group, and Redondo Beach Firefighters’ Association   Not available Not available
25-1580 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: City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193   Not available Not available
25-1581 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: In re 9300 Wilshire LLC Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER   Not available Not available
25-1582 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: 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
25-1583 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 (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
25-1584 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: 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
25-1585 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
25-1586 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: 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
25-1587 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: 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
25-1588 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: AES Southland Development, LLC and AES Redondo Beach, LLC v. California Coastal Commission Case Number: BS157789   Not available Not available
25-1591 F.11. 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
25-1600 F.12. Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54956.8. AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: Mike Witzansky, City Manager Luke Smude, Assistant to the City Manager PROPERTY: 3007 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (a portion of APN: 415-001-7931) Parking Lot at the Corner of Felton Ln. and 182nd St., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (APN: 415-803-3900) 715 Julia Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (portion of parcels APN: 750-702-0900 and APN: 750-702-1900) 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (APN: 404-900-8903) 807 Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (a Portion of APN: 408-302-4900) 200 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 750-500-9902) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Dr. Nicole Wesley, Superintendent Redondo Beach Unified School District UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
25-1599 F.13. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available
25-1589 D.1. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsMAYOR’S COMMENDATION TO MELANIE CHAVIRA FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY   Not available Not available
25-1535 D.2. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsCITY CLERK ELEANOR MANZANO TO ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW SENIOR DEPUTY CITY PROSECUTOR SIANNAH COLLADO   Not available Not available
25-1590 D.3. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsMAYOR’S COMMENDATION TO THE REDONDO BEACH ROTARY CLUB FOR THEIR 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY   Not available Not available
25-1551 G.1. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS- ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALSFor Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
25-1552 H.1. Consent ItemAPPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2025   Not available Not available
25-1553 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
25-1554 H.3. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: NONE   Not available Not available
25-1403 H.4. Consent ItemPAYROLL DEMANDS CHECKS 30449-30460 IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,211.39, PD. 11/7/25 DIRECT DEPOSIT 302970-303603 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,473,303.46, PD. 11/7/25 EFT/ACH $9,987.19, PD. 10/24/25 (PP2522) EFT/ACH $472,418.66, PD. 11/17/25 (PP2522) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 122348-122501 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,697,085.62   Not available Not available
25-0863 H.5. Consent ItemAPPROVE A COOPERATIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE MANHATTAN BEACH BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT   Not available Not available
25-1540 H.6. Consent ItemAPPROVE FUNDING AGREEMENT (#9200000000M550721) WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) FOR THE REDONDO BEACH ADVANCED TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM (RBATS) DESIGN PROJECT, NO. 41430   Not available Not available
25-1541 H.7. Consent ItemAPPROVE RIGHT TURN ONLY VEHICLE OPERATIONS FROM BLOSSOM LANE ONTO GRANT AVENUE   Not available Not available
25-1549 H.8. Consent ItemAPPROVE 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   Not available Not available
25-1521 H.9. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH MBM HOSPITALITY, INC. TO PROVIDE LUNCHTIME MEALS FOR SENIORS AT THE PERRY PARK AND VETERANS PARK SENIOR CENTERS FOR THE TERM OCTOBER 1, 2025 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2026   Not available Not available
25-1480 H.10. Consent ItemRECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY TREASURER’S FIRST QUARTER, FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 REPORT   Not available Not available
25-1211 H.11. Consent ItemADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2511-087 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,400 FROM CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP AND AUTHORIZING A 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE THE DONATION TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATING BUDGET TO PARTIALLY FUND THE COST OF COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE COACHING SERVICES   Not available Not available
25-1550 H.12. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. 2511-088 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA DIRECTING STAFF TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS FOR A BOAT LAUNCHING FACILITY GRANT FOR MOTORIZED BOATS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, AND AMENDMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE GRANT   Not available Not available
25-1596 H.13. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH REVIZE, LLC FOR CITY WEBSITE HOSTING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO ADD THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SEARCH AND CHATBOT FUNCTIONS, EXTEND THE TERM THREE YEARS, FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 7, 2025 THROUGH NOVEMBER 6, 2028, WITH TWO OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR RENEWALS, AND INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT BY $46,000 FOR A NEW NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $166,100   Not available Not available
25-1595 H.14. Consent ItemRECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY UPDATE TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 10, 2025   Not available Not available
25-1555 J.1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMSFor eComments and Emails Received from the Public   Not available Not available
25-1491 L.1. Public Hearing??PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW THE RIVIERA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT’S CALENDAR YEAR 2025 ANNUAL REPORT AND TO CONSIDER LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE DISTRICT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 PROCEDURES: a. Open Public Hearing, take testimony; and b. Close Public Hearing; and c. Adopt By Title Only Resolution No. CC-2511-089 ? ?ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2511-089, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE 2025 REPORT OF THE RIVIERA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026   Not available Not available
25-1598 L.2. Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, TO ADD SECTION 10-2.402(A)(167.5); AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 10-5.402(A); AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4, TO ADD SECTION 10-2.1641; AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 4, TO ADD SECTION 10-5.1639; AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 10-2.1626(B); AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 10-5.1626(B); AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 1-2.03; AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 5-9.204(A)(4) PERTAINING TO THE ZONING, REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SMOKE SHOPS AND TOBACCO SALES PROCEDURES: 1. Open the public hearing and take testimony; 2. Close the public hearing, deliberate; and 3. Introduce the following ordinance by title only. INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3310-25, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, TO ADD SECTION 10-2.402(A)(167.5); AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTE   Not available Not available
25-1531 L.3. Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 10-2.402 DEFINITIONS AND TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 10-5.402 DEFINITIONS OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE DEFINITION OF “P” (PERMITTED BY RIGHT) IN THE CITY’S VARIOUS SPECIFIED ZONES AND PROCEDURES AND DETERMINING THE AMENDMENT AS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROCEDURES: 1. Open the public hearing and take testimony; 2. Close the public hearing and deliberate; 3. Introduce the following ordinances by title only; and 4. Adopt by title only the resolution submitting ordinance to the California Coastal Commission INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3308-25, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 10-2.402(a)(135.5) OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE DEFINITION OF “P” (PERMITTED BY RIGHT) IN THE CITY’S VARIOUS SPECIFIED ZONES AND PROCEDURES AND DETERMINING SUCH AMENDMENTS AS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT INTROD   Not available Not available
25-1548 N.1. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE CITY’S TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX AND THE PROCESS TO CONSIDER INCREASING THE TAX RATE   Not available Not available
25-1538 R.1. 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, Redondo Beach Police Management Unit, Management and Confidential Employee Group, and Redondo Beach Firefighters’ Association   Not available Not available
25-1580 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: City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193   Not available Not available
25-1581 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: In re 9300 Wilshire LLC Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER   Not available Not available
25-1582 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: 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
25-1583 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 (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
25-1584 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: 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
25-1585 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
25-1586 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: 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
25-1587 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: 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
25-1588 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: AES Southland Development, LLC and AES Redondo Beach, LLC v. California Coastal Commission Case Number: BS157789   Not available Not available
25-1591 R.11. 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
25-1600 R.12. Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54956.8. AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: Mike Witzansky, City Manager Luke Smude, Assistant to the City Manager PROPERTY: 3007 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (a portion of APN: 415-001-7931) Parking Lot at the Corner of Felton Ln. and 182nd St., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (APN: 415-803-3900) 715 Julia Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (portion of parcels APN: 750-702-0900 and APN: 750-702-1900) 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (APN: 404-900-8903) 807 Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (a Portion of APN: 408-302-4900) 200 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 750-500-9902) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Dr. Nicole Wesley, Superintendent Redondo Beach Unified School District UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
25-1599 R.13. Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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   Not available Not available