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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/18/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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25-0355 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: Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot, Seaside Lagoon, and California Surf Club 239 & 245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (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
25-0352 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 Brian Campbell, BC Urban PROPERTY: 121 W. Torrance Blvd., Suite 201, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-908) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Sonia Choi, Theo Insurance Services, Inc. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, Price, and Terms   Not available Not available
25-0353 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 Brian Campbell, BC Urban PROPERTY: 115 W. Torrance Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-908) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Wallis Laughrey, Voyager Technologies, Inc. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, Price, and Terms   Not available Not available
25-0377 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 Elizabeth Hause, Community Services Director PROPERTY: 309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Made by Meg - Meg Walker UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
25-0358 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: Barker, Debra vs. City of Redondo Beach; VLMD LLC dba Abbracci Med Spa; Abbraci Aesthetics; and DOES 1 to 50, inclusive Case Number: 21STCV38177   Not available Not available
25-0390 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: Brimer III, Alan Anthony, individually and as successor-in-interest to Kyle Alan Brimer (deceased); Brimer, Kristina Lynn, individually and as successor-in-interest to Kyle Alan Brimer (deceased) v. City of Redondo Beach; Remy Huyen Thi Dang, an individual and Does 1-100, Inclusive Case Number: 25TRCV00507   Not available Not available
25-0391 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: Labono, Greg v. City of Redondo Beach and Does 1-10, Inclusive Case Number: 25TRCV00715   Not available Not available
25-0392 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: Sixt Rent A Car, LLC (served as Doe 1) and John Emerson (served as Doe 2) v. City of Redondo Beach and Roes 1-50, Inclusive Case Number: 24TRCV01259   Not available Not available
25-0376 D.1. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsMAYOR’S PRESENTATION OF THE KEY TO THE CITY TO CITY EMPLOYEE DIANE AMAYA FOR HER 36 YEARS OF SERVICE   Not available Not available
25-0224 D.2. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsMAYOR’S PROCLAMATION OF MARCH 31, 2025 AS CESAR CHAVEZ DAY IN REDONDO BEACH   Not available Not available
25-0374 D.3. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsMAYOR’S PROCLAMATION OF MARCH 2025 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH   Not available Not available
25-0331 G.1. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS- ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALSFor Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
25-0332 H.1. Consent ItemAPPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2025   Not available Not available
25-0333 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
25-0334 H.3. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: NONE   Not available Not available
25-0234 H.4. Consent ItemPAYROLL DEMANDS CHECKS 30145-30156 IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,385.83, PD. 3/14/25 DIRECT DEPOSIT 292060-292689 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,362,475.46, PD. 3/14/25 EFT/ACH $462,624.89, PD. 3/24/25 (PP2505) EFT/ACH $134,611.68, PD. 3/24/25 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 118464-118693 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,244,557.39   Not available Not available
25-0122 H.5. Consent ItemAPPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000: 1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH USI INSURANCE SERVICES LLC FOR CONTINUED SERVICE AS THE CITY’S BROKER FOR DENTAL, VISION, LIFE AND OTHER ANCILLARY BENEFIT PLANS AT NO COST TO THE CITY FOR THE TERM JANUARY 1, 2025 TO DECEMBER 31, 2027 2. APPROVE REVISED LANGUAGE IN SECTION III OF EXHIBIT C FOR THE AGREEMENT WITH CASHEL, INC. DBA INTEGRATED MEDIA SYSTEMS WITH NO CHANGE TO THE COMPENSATION OR TERM APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON MARCH 11, 2025 FOR COUNCIL CHAMBER AND LIBRARY AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE, LICENSING AND REPAIR   Not available Not available
25-0287 H.6. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2503-011, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO KASA CONSTRUCTION, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,454,853 FOR THE NORTH REDONDO BEACH BIKEWAY EXTENSION PROJECT, JOB NO. 41250   Not available Not available
25-0330 H.7. Consent ItemAPPROVE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH NICHOLS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, CHTD, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $161,970, FOR A NEW NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $715,720, TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM   Not available Not available
25-0212 H.8. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2503-016, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO FIRSTSTEPS FOR KIDS, INC. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE WITH FIRSTSTEPS FOR KIDS, INC. FOR A MONTHLY MINIMUM RENT OF $12,886 AND THE TERM MARCH 18, 2025 THROUGH APRIL 17, 2030   Not available Not available
25-0366 H.9. Consent ItemADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTES AND TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2503-015 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $128,000 FROM UNALLOCATED GENERAL FUND BALANCE, OFFSET BY EVENT SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENTS, FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES FOR THE 2025 FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY   Not available Not available
25-0337 H.10. Consent ItemAPPROVE A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT AMENDING THE JANUARY 1, 2023 TO DECEMBER 31, 2025 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND THE REDONDO BEACH POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF “MOTOR” OFFICER PAY TO “MOTORCYCLE” OFFICER PAY TO ACCOMMODATE A REQUEST FROM CALPERS   Not available Not available
25-0363 H.11. Consent ItemRECEIVE AND FILE THE 2024 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND STATE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH   Not available Not available
25-0359 H.12. Consent ItemINTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3292-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 4 SECTION 2-4.01 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO FIRE DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING   Not available Not available
25-0367 H.13. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX WAIVER APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY PABLA MARKETING INC. 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, FOR ITS HOLI & THE BEACH 2025 EVENT SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 29-30, 2025 AT THE SEASIDE LAGOON   Not available Not available
25-0395 H.14. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2503-017, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENT TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH THROUGH MEASURE FP   Not available Not available
25-0378 H.15. Consent ItemAPPROVE ENGAGEMENT LETTER FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH NOSSAMAN LLP AND ADD THE LAW FIRM OF NOSSAMAN LLP TO THE CITY ATTORNEY’S APPROVED LAW FIRMS LIST   Not available Not available
25-0351 H.16. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC RESOURCES ADVISORY GROUP (PRAG) TO SERVE AS THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL ADVISOR RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PURSUANT TO MEASURE FP THAT WAS APPROVED BY VOTERS ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $175,000 THAT WILL BE PAID OUT OF BOND PROCEEDS FOR THE TERM MARCH 18, 2025 TO MARCH 17, 2028 WITH AN AUTOMATIC RENEWAL OF TWO ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERMS   Not available Not available
25-0393 H.17. Consent ItemRECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY UPDATE TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 8, 2024   Not available Not available
25-0335 J.1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMSFor eComments and Emails Received from the Public   Not available Not available
25-0354 L.1. Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLANS OF FISCAL YEARS 2021-2022, 2022-2023, AND 2023-2024 TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDOWS AT THE VETERANS HISTORIC LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2503-014, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO REALLOCATE $161,000 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM THE MOBILITY, ACCESS, AND EMERGENCY REPAIR ACCOUNT, AND THE CITYWIDE CURB RAMP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, JOB NO. 40399, IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,859 AND $114,141, RESPECTIVELY   Not available Not available
25-0356 N.1. Discussion ItemsDECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE MARCH 4, 2025 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2503-018, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW   Not available Not available
25-0364 N.2. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SCHEDULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE REMAINING GENERAL PLAN UPDATE ELEMENTS AND TASKS (GPU PHASE 2) AND DIRECTION TO STAFF ON ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THE COUNCIL WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE FOR FUTURE REVIEW APPROVE A SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PLACEWORKS, INC. FOR CONSULTING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST OF $187,474 FOR A NEW TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,459,846 ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2503-013, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $234,632 TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR GENERAL PLAN EXPENSES WITH FUNDING AVAILABLE DUE TO A STATE LOCAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING (LEAP) GRANT REIMBURSEMENT   Not available Not available
25-0397 P.1. Mayor and Council ItemDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING OPTIONS FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER   Not available Not available
25-0355 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: Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot, Seaside Lagoon, and California Surf Club 239 & 245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (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
25-0352 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 Brian Campbell, BC Urban PROPERTY: 121 W. Torrance Blvd., Suite 201, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-908) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Sonia Choi, Theo Insurance Services, Inc. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, Price, and Terms   Not available Not available
25-0353 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 Brian Campbell, BC Urban PROPERTY: 115 W. Torrance Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-908) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Wallis Laughrey, Voyager Technologies, Inc. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, Price, and Terms   Not available Not available
25-0377 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 Elizabeth Hause, Community Services Director PROPERTY: 309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Made by Meg - Meg Walker UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
25-0358 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: Barker, Debra vs. City of Redondo Beach; VLMD LLC dba Abbracci Med Spa; Abbraci Aesthetics; and DOES 1 to 50, inclusive Case Number: 21STCV38177   Not available Not available
25-0390 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: Brimer III, Alan Anthony, individually and as successor-in-interest to Kyle Alan Brimer (deceased); Brimer, Kristina Lynn, individually and as successor-in-interest to Kyle Alan Brimer (deceased) v. City of Redondo Beach; Remy Huyen Thi Dang, an individual and Does 1-100, Inclusive Case Number: 25TRCV00507   Not available Not available
25-0391 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: Labono, Greg v. City of Redondo Beach and Does 1-10, Inclusive Case Number: 25TRCV00715   Not available Not available
25-0392 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: Sixt Rent A Car, LLC (served as Doe 1) and John Emerson (served as Doe 2) v. City of Redondo Beach and Roes 1-50, Inclusive Case Number: 24TRCV01259   Not available Not available