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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/15/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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26-1066 E.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: Phillip Mack v. City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1-20, inclusive Case No: 24TRCV03382   Not available Not available
26-1106 E.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 Professional and Supervisory Association   Not available Not available
26-1133 E.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 Elizabeth Hause, Waterfront & Community Services Director Katherine Buck, Waterfront & Economic Development Manager PROPERTY: 400 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: AIN: 7503-013-901) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Redondo Beach Hotel, Sunrise-Harbor, Ltd. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Terms   Not available Not available
26-1134 E.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, Waterfront & Community Services Director Katherine Buck, Waterfront & Economic Development Manager PROPERTY: 206 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: AIN: 7505-002-933) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Prospective Tenants UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status   Not available Not available
26-1152 E.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 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
26-1153 E.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; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive Case Number: 23STCV10146   Not available Not available
26-1154 E.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: 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
26-1155 E.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: 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
26-1156 E.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
26-1157 E.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: 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
26-1140 D.1. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsMAYOR’S PROCLAMATION OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 TO OCTOBER 15, 2026 AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH   Not available Not available
26-1128 G.1. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS- ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALSFor Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
26-1129 H.1. Consent ItemAPPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2026   Not available Not available
26-1130 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
26-1131 H.3. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: A. AUGUST 18, 2026 B. SEPTEMBER 1, 2026   Not available Not available
26-0996 H.4. Consent ItemPAYROLL DEMANDS CHECKS 30756-30764 IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,222.88, PD. 9/11/26 DIRECT DEPOSIT 317097-317757 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,509,526.11, PD. 9/11/26 EFT/ACH $11,091.01, PD. 8/28/26 (PP2618) EFT/ACH $482,203.60, PD. 9/4/26 (PP2617) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 126325-126578 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,923,243.96 REPLACEMENT DEMAND 126324   Not available Not available
26-1087 H.5. Consent ItemAPPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000: 1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH STELLEN DESIGN LLC FOR AS NEEDED CITY BRAND AND LOGO DESIGN SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,500 FOR THE TERM SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 14, 2027 CONTACT: JANE CHUNG, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER 2. APPROVE AN APPLICATION TO OBTAIN RECERTIFICATION OF THE ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING A STATEMENT OF INTERESTS, FORM 700 WITH THE FAIR POLICITCAL PRACTICES COMMISSION (FPPC) NOT TO EXCEED $1,000. CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK   Not available Not available
26-0914 H.6. Consent ItemAPPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF TORRANCE TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT FOR THE CITY’S 9-1-1 EMERGENCY CALLS IN THE EVENT OF AN EQUIPMENT FAILURE OR EVACUATION OF THE CITY’S COMMUNICATIONS CENTER   Not available Not available
26-0999 H.7. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2609-075 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PAINTING OF THE RAIL BRIDGE CROSSING AT ARTESIA BOULEVARD AS “MAINTENANCE” AND EXEMPTING IT FROM FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.1(a) OF THE CITY CHARTER OF REDONDO BEACH APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH SIGNATURE PAINTING INC. FOR MAINTENANCE PAINTING SERVICES OF THE RAIL CROSSING BRIDGE ON ARTESIA BOULEVARD, JOB NO. 41520, FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $225,000   Not available Not available
26-1000 H.8. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT BERYL ST AND NORTH MARIA AVE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $79,700 AND A TERM THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2029   Not available Not available
26-1056 H.9. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH EMPIRE PIPE CLEANING AND EQUIPMENT, INC. FOR SEWER LINE CLEANING AND ROOT REMOVAL SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $1,213,714 AND A NEW NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $2,162,608 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO SEPTEMBER 14, 2029   Not available Not available
26-1076 H.10. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH KW-F SBG OWNER, LLC (THE OWNER OF THE SOUTH BAY GALLERIA) FOR THE OVERTIME DEPLOYMENT OF CITY POLICE OFFICERS AT THE GALLERIA FOR A REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,000 PER YEAR, AND A CITY COMMITMENT TO CONTRIBUTE $30,000 OF UNREIMBURSED POLICE SERVICES ANNUALLY, FOR THE TERM SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028, WITH A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $180,000 AND A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED UNREIMBURSED POLICE SERVICES AMOUNT OF $60,000   Not available Not available
26-1078 H.11. Consent ItemRECEIVE AND FILE THE REDONDO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE 3, CHAPTER 16 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND ASSEMBLY BILL 481   Not available Not available
26-1080 H.12. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING AND OPERATION OF THE REDONDO BEACH EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER (PALLET SHELTER) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $145,927.74 AND THE TERM OCTOBER 1, 2026 TO MARCH 31, 2027   Not available Not available
26-1088 H.13. Consent ItemAPPROVE A GRANT AWARD PACKAGE AND CONDITIONS, AND A CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES STATEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, FOR THE FY 2025 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM LOCAL FORMULA IN AN AMOUNT OF $16,336, FOR THE TERM OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2027, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE BOTH ITEMS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2609-076 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2026 - 2027 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $16,336 IN BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FY25 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM LOCAL FORMULA FUND FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND   Not available Not available
26-1095 H.14. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2609-077, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND REPEALING ALL OTHER CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES   Not available Not available
26-1104 H.15. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2609-078 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE FILING OF A CLAIM WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27   Not available Not available
26-1126 H.16. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2609-079 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT THAT CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 179 N. HARBOR DRIVE IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND AND NOT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY’S USE THE PROPERTY INCLUDES PORTIONS OF APN #S 7503-33-903, 7503-33-905, AND ADJACENT PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY - R-10 SOCIAL HOUSE AND RELATED   Not available Not available
26-1137 H.17. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE AUDITED ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025   Not available Not available
26-1138 H.18. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3317-26 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 38, OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO HEDGES. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3318-26 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 1-2.01 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO GENERAL PENALTIES: CONTINUING VIOLATIONS. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3319-26 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 1-2.03 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO INFRACTIONS. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION   Not available Not available
26-1141 H.19. Consent ItemAMEND THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITIONS OF MAYOR, CITY COUNCILMEMBER, CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3320-26, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 9, SECTION 2-3.905 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS OF THE MAYOR FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3321-26, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 9, SECTION 2-3.906 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3322-26, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 9, SECTION 2-3.902 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS OF THE CITY CLERK FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3323   Not available Not available
26-1151 H.20. Consent ItemRECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY UPDATE TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 5, 2026   Not available Not available
26-1132 J.1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMSFor eComments and Emails Received from the Public   Not available Not available
26-1125 N.1. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SEASIDE LAGOON REHABILITATION PROJECT APPROVE THE FINAL PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL OF A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION FOR THE SEASIDE LAGOON REHABILITATION PROJECT AT 200 PORTOFINO WAY APPROVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL EXEMPTION DECLARATION FOR THE PROJECT   Not available Not available
26-1114 P.1. Mayor and Council ItemDISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A MAYOR APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION DUE TO A VACANCY   Not available Not available
26-1066 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: Phillip Mack v. City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1-20, inclusive Case No: 24TRCV03382   Not available Not available
26-1106 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 Professional and Supervisory Association   Not available Not available
26-1133 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 Elizabeth Hause, Waterfront & Community Services Director Katherine Buck, Waterfront & Economic Development Manager PROPERTY: 400 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: AIN: 7503-013-901) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Redondo Beach Hotel, Sunrise-Harbor, Ltd. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Terms   Not available Not available
26-1134 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, Waterfront & Community Services Director Katherine Buck, Waterfront & Economic Development Manager PROPERTY: 206 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: AIN: 7505-002-933) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Prospective Tenants UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status   Not available Not available
26-1152 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 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
26-1153 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; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive Case Number: 23STCV10146   Not available Not available
26-1154 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: 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
26-1155 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: 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
26-1156 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
26-1157 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: 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
26-1139 V.1. Adjournment (In Memory)ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF DOKO “SOPEN” KALUDEROVIC, FATHER-IN-LAW OF COUNCIL MEMBER PAIGE KALUDEROVIC   Not available Not available