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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/21/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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25-0072 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: 555 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7503-008-901) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Kevin Ketchum, Port Royal Marina, LGW Investments, LLC UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, Price, and Terms   Not available Not available
25-0084 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
25-0085 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
25-0086 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
25-0087 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: 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
25-0088 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: 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
25-0089 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 and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach Case Number: 22TRCP00203   Not available Not available
25-0090 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 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: 23STCP00426   Not available Not available
25-0091 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: Corteza, Warlie v. City of Redondo Beach, Quality Seafood, Inc., BC Urban, LLC and DOES 1 to 25 Case Number: 25TRCV00066   Not available Not available
25-0069 F.1. Agency RecessSPECIAL MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY   Not available Not available
25-0062 G.1. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS- ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALSFor Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
25-0063 H.1. Consent ItemAPPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2025   Not available Not available
25-0038 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
25-0039 H.3. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: A. SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING B. OCTOBER 1, 2024 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING   Not available Not available
24-2000 H.4. Consent ItemPAYROLL DEMANDS CHECKS 30070-30085 IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,310.64, PD. 1/3/25 DIRECT DEPOSIT 288949-289560 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,293,507.78, PD. 1/3/25 CHECKS 30086-30098 IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,144.44, PD. 1/17/25 DIRECT DEPOSIT 289561-290183 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,297,071.10, PD. 1/17/25 EFT/ACH $9,423.24, PD. 1/3/25 (PP2501) EFT/ACH $200.00, PD. 1/7/25 EFT/ACH $8,638.32, PD. 1/11/25 EFT/ACH $450,622.96, PD. 1/27/25 (PP2501) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 117609-117878 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,109,992.80   Not available Not available
25-0071 H.5. Consent ItemAPPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000: 1. APPROVE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SWAPE, LLC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000 AND THE TERM JANUARY 21, 2025 TO DECEMBER 31, 2025 2. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH LEADING RESOURCES, INC. TO ASSIST WITH THE PREPARATION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000 AND THE TERM JANUARY 21, 2025 TO MAY 31, 2025   Not available Not available
24-1924 H.6. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC AQUASCAPE INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR THE REPAIR OF THE LOWER POND AT WILDERNESS PARK, JOB NO. 31010, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $420,069, WITH A TERM THROUGH JANUARY 20, 2028   Not available Not available
24-1962 H.7. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH COAST CONSTRUCTION GROUP FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SEABASS GROW-OUT FACILITY IN KING HARBOR TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $4,500 FOR A NEW NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $71,500 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM BY FOUR WEEKS TO AUGUST 1, 2025   Not available Not available
25-0007 H.8. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE REPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY’S FIVE-YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONSOLIDATED PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT   Not available Not available
24-2021 H.9. Consent ItemAPPROVE A GRANT AWARD PACKAGE AND CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES STATEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, FOR THE FY 2024 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,698 FOR THE TERM OCTOBER 1, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2501-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $13,698 IN BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FY 2024 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE CITY’S INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND   Not available Not available
25-0040 H.10. Consent ItemAPPROVE BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2501-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $58,728 IN GRANT YEAR 2023 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS TO THE CITY’S INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND   Not available Not available
25-0067 H.11. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3286-25, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, AMENDING THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 28 - ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS TO TITLE 9, TO PROVIDE AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION   Not available Not available
25-0060 H.12. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MELAD AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR BUILDING PLAN CHECK REVIEW AND PERMIT TECH SERVICES TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $150,000 FOR A NEW CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $311,000   Not available Not available
25-0061 H.13. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BOWMAN INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS LTD. FOR BUILDING PLAN CHECK REVIEW SERVICES TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $40,000 FOR A NEW NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $190,000   Not available Not available
25-0100 H.14. Consent ItemAPPROVE LEASES AND ADDENDUMS FOR FIVE SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY UNITS LOCATED AT 126 WEST D STREET, WILMINGTON, CALIFORNIA 90744 BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND SWAMI INTERNATIONAL TO SERVE AS BRIDGE HOUSING FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS FOR THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $62,370 FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 1, 2025 TO JANUARY 31, 2026   Not available Not available
25-0065 H.15. Consent ItemRECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY UPDATE TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 8, 2024   Not available Not available
25-0064 J.1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMSFor eComments and Emails Received from the Public   Not available Not available
25-0080 N.1. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE CITY’S DRAFT CANNABIS REGULATORY ORDINANCES APPROVE THE DRAFT LANGUAGE IN THE CANNABIS REGULATORY ORDINANCES AND DIRECT STAFF TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON FEBRUARY 3, 2025 TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO STATE LAW PRIOR TO FORMAL CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCES DIRECT STAFF TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING AND RETURN TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 11, 2025 FOR CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCES   Not available Not available
25-0066 N.2. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING UPDATES TO THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO CONSIDER MODIFYING THE LAND USE REGULATIONS AND BUSINESS PERMITTING STANDARDS PERTAINING TO SMOKE SHOPS CITYWIDE AND NOTARY SERVICES IN THE RIVIERA VILLAGE DISTRICT   Not available Not available
25-0070 N.3. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY’S TREE ORDINANCE   Not available Not available
25-0072 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: 555 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7503-008-901) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Kevin Ketchum, Port Royal Marina, LGW Investments, LLC UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, Price, and Terms   Not available Not available
25-0084 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
25-0085 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
25-0086 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
25-0087 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: 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
25-0088 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
25-0089 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 and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach Case Number: 22TRCP00203   Not available Not available
25-0090 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 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: 23STCP00426   Not available Not available
25-0091 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: Corteza, Warlie v. City of Redondo Beach, Quality Seafood, Inc., BC Urban, LLC and DOES 1 to 25 Case Number: 25TRCV00066   Not available Not available