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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/20/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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26-0082 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 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
26-0086 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 Elizabeth Hause, Community Services Director Jane Chung, Assistant to the City Manager PROPERTY: Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot and Seaside Lagoon 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 LLC - LA28 Event UNDER NEGOTIATION: Terms   Not available Not available
26-0053 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: Silas Dettelbach by Guardian Ad Litem, Berna Dettelbach, individually and Spencer Dettelbach, individually v. City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1-50, inclusive Case Number: 24TRCV01457   Not available Not available
26-0071 F.4. 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 - Police Management Unit   Not available Not available
26-0076 D.1. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsMAYOR’S COMMENDATION TO THE REDONDO UNION HIGH SCHOOL BOY’S CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2025 CIF DIVISION ONE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP   Not available Not available
26-0083 D.2. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsCEREMONIAL SWEARING IN OF POLICE CHIEF STEPHEN SPRENGEL   Not available Not available
26-0077 G.1. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS- ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALSFor Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
26-0078 H.1. Consent ItemAPPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 2026   Not available Not available
26-0079 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
26-0080 H.3. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: NONE   Not available Not available
25-1728 H.4. Consent ItemPAYROLL DEMANDS CHECKS 30510-30524 IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,522.52, PD. 1/16/26 DIRECT DEPOSIT 306125-306744 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,507,684.16, PD. 1/16/26 EFT/ACH $9,785.75, PD. 12/19/25 (PP2526) EFT/ACH $471,969.31, PD. 1/12/26 (PP2526) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 123038-123287 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,223,569.19 REPLACEMENT DEMANDS 123036-123037   Not available Not available
26-0045 H.5. Consent ItemRECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL SINGLE AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024   Not available Not available
25-1650 H.6. Consent ItemACCEPT AS COMPLETE THE PORTOFINO WAY SEWER PUMP STATION PROJECT, JOB NO. 50210 AND YACHT CLUB WAY SEWER PUMP STATION PROJECT, JOB NO. 50260, AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECTS WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER, AND AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF RETENTION UPON EXPIRATION OF THE 35-DAY LIEN PERIOD AFTER SAID RECORDATION AND NO CLAIMS BEING FILED ON THE PROJECT AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE ASSESSMENT OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR 277 DAYS   Not available Not available
25-1664 H.7. Consent ItemAPPROVE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH YUNEX LLC TO PROVIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL COST OF $200,612 AND A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $601,836   Not available Not available
25-1665 H.8. Consent ItemAPPROVE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH WGJ ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA PCI STRIPING, TO PROVIDE CITYWIDE STREET STRIPING SERVICES FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $700,000   Not available Not available
25-1717 H.9. Consent ItemAPPROVE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH JANUARY 22, 2028 AND INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $100,000 FOR A NEW NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $350,000   Not available Not available
26-0070 H.10. Consent ItemREJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE PALLET SHELTER EXPANSION 2025 PROJECT, JOB NO. 2200/2201 AND DIRECT STAFF TO REVISE THE SCOPE OF THE PROJECT AND RE-ADVERTISE THE UPDATED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS   Not available Not available
26-0036 H.11. Consent ItemAPPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,872 FOR THE TERM NOVEMBER 21, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029 FOR TOBACCO RELATED ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2601-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,872 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM, APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2601-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $43,872 IN STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM AWARD FUNDS TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND   Not available Not available
26-0073 H.12. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION FOR EXTENDED WARRANTY AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FOR NINE ZOLL X SERIES DEFIBRILLATORS/HEART MONITORS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $39,528 AND THE TERM FEBRUARY 1, 2026 TO JANUARY 31, 2029   Not available Not available
26-0059 H.13. Consent ItemAPPROVE A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT AMENDING THE JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2028 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND THE REDONDO BEACH FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION AMENDING ARTICLE XI AND ADDING SECTION 25, TITLED STRIKE TEAM DEPLOYMENTS   Not available Not available
26-0075 H.14. Consent ItemAPPROVE LEASES AND ADDENDUMS FOR FIVE (5) SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY UNITS TO SERVE AS BRIDGE HOUSING FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS FROM THE BEACH CITIES FOR THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,321.25 FOR THE TERM OF FEBRUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 LOCATED AT 126 WEST D STREET, WILMINGTON, CALIFORNIA 90744 BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND SWAMI INTERNATIONAL APPROVE AMENDMENT FOR THIRTEEN (13) LEASES, A LEASE SWAP FOR UNIT 17 TO UNIT 23 ALONG WITH A MUTUAL RESCISSION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT FOR UNIT 17   Not available Not available
26-0084 H.15. 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
26-0085 J.1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMSFor eComments and Emails Received from the Public   Not available Not available
26-0096 N.1. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE GENERAL PLAN-LAND USE ELEMENT UPDATE WITH A FOCUS ON THE BUILDING INTENSITY (FLOOR AREA RATIO) LIMITS FOR THE PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL (PI) AND “OTHER” NON-RESIDENTIAL GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS   Not available Not available
25-1494 N.2. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA ATHENS SERVICES, TO EXTEND THE TERM AND TO MODIFY RATE STRUCTURES, CERTAIN SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS, AND OTHER TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT   Not available Not available
26-0098 N.3. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT SERVICES WITH GRIFFIN STRUCTURES, INC. TO SERVE AS THE CITY’S OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE AND PROGRAM MANAGER THROUGHOUT PHASE 1 OF THE PROGRESSIVE DESIGN BUILD PROCESS ASSOCIATED WITH MEASURE FP IMPLEMENTATION FOR A COST OF $877,000, AND A NEW NOT TO EXCEED CONTRACT TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,027,000, FOR THE TERM JANUARY 20, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 APPROVE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS FOR PROGRESSIVE DESIGN BUILD SERVICES TO RECONSTRUCT FIRE STATIONS 1 AND 2 APPROVE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS FOR PROGRESSIVE DESIGN BUILD SERVICES TO REBUILD THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS AND RENOVATE THE POLICE ANNEX FACILITY   Not available Not available
26-0097 P.1. Mayor and Council ItemAPPROVE LETTER TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) REGARDING THE CITY’S SUPPORT OF THE HAWTHORNE ALTERNATIVE FOR THE PROPOSED C LINE EXTENSION TO TORRANCE PROJECT   Not available Not available
26-0082 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 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
26-0086 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 Elizabeth Hause, Community Services Director Jane Chung, Assistant to the City Manager PROPERTY: Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot and Seaside Lagoon 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 LLC - LA28 Event UNDER NEGOTIATION: Terms   Not available Not available
26-0053 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: Silas Dettelbach by Guardian Ad Litem, Berna Dettelbach, individually and Spencer Dettelbach, individually v. City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1-50, inclusive Case Number: 24TRCV01457   Not available Not available
26-0071 R.4. 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 - Police Management Unit   Not available Not available