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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/21/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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25-1420 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 Larry Kosmont, Kosmont Companies PROPERTY: 123 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-908) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Various Tenants UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, Price, and Terms   Not available Not available
25-1435 F.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 Police Officers’ Association, Redondo Beach Police Management Unit; and Redondo Beach Firefighters’ Association   Not available Not available
25-1471 F.3. 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
25-1474 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: 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
25-1475 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: 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
25-1470 D.1. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsMAYOR’S PROCLAMATION OF OCTOBER 19 TO 25, 2025 AS UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK   Not available Not available
25-1342 F.1. Agency RecessSPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDONDO BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY   Not available Not available
25-1455 G.1. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS- ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALSFor Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
25-1456 H.1. Consent ItemAPPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 2025   Not available Not available
25-1457 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
25-1458 H.3. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: A. OCTOBER 7, 2025 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING   Not available Not available
25-1293 H.4. Consent ItemPAYROLL DEMANDS CHECKS 30415-30431 IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,827.14, PD. 10/10/25 DIRECT DEPOSIT 301722-302347 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,328,971.17, PD. 10/10/25 EFT/ACH $9,065.19, PD. 9/26/25 (PP2520) EFT/ACH $473,250.57, PD. 10/20/25 (PP2520) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 121841-122151 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,884,676.75   Not available Not available
25-1406 H.5. Consent ItemAPPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000: 1. APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH FHN FINANCIAL MAIN STREET ADVISORS, LLC (ASSIGNED TO MEEDER PUBLIC FUNDS, INC.) FOR NON-DISCRETIONARY INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES TO EXTEND THE TERM TO JANUARY 31, 2029 CONTACT: EUGENE SOLOMON, CITY TREASURER 2. APPROVE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CANNON CORPORATION FOR PROJECT CLOSEOUT SERVICES FOR THE MANHATTAN BEACH BOULEVARD RESURFACING - AVIATION BOULEVARD TO INGLEWOOD AVENUE PROJECT, JOB NO. 41160 FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $4,840 FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2025 CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR   Not available Not available
25-1401 H.6. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 479 COBRA HEAD STREET LIGHT FIXTURES FROM LEOTEK ELECTRONICS FOR A COST OF $144,927, FOUR DECORATIVE TUDOR-STYLE LIGHT FIXTURES FROM STRESSCRETE FOR A COST OF $6,610, AND VARIOUS LIGHT FIXTURES FROM WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC FOR A COST OF $47,483   Not available Not available
25-1432 H.7. Consent ItemAPPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO FUNDING AGREEMENT #MOU.MR312.20 BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND METRO FOR THE AVIATION BOULEVARD AT ARTESIA BOULEVARD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, JOB NO. 40780, TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL $400,000 IN MEASURE R FUNDS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.   Not available Not available
25-1433 H.8. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE CASE FORKLIFT AND ONE CASE ASPHALT COMPACTOR FROM SONSRAY MACHINERY FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR A TOTAL COST OF $230,477   Not available Not available
25-1402 H.9. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL A 150-TON REPLACEMENT CHILLER UNIT AT THE REDONDO BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOR A COST NOT TO EXCEED $365,438, INCLUDING A 10% CONTINGENCY   Not available Not available
25-0509 H.10. Consent ItemAPPROVE A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY AND GRANT APPLICATION FOR A JOINT HERONDO WATERSHED GREEN STREET PROJECT TO BE COORDINATED WITH THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000, AND A NEW TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,554,027   Not available Not available
25-1421 H.11. Consent ItemAPPROVE A TRANSIT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH FOR OPERATION OF BEACH CITIES TRANSIT LINE 109 FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD, BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, FOR A FEE OF $17,183 ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2510-081, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO ALLOCATE $17,183 FROM THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH FOR BEACH CITIES TRANSIT LINE 109 COST SHARING TO TRANSIT FUNDS   Not available Not available
25-1337 H.12. Consent ItemAPPROVE AND EXECUTE THE ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS LETTER AND THE AGREEMENT CONTAINING COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS, AND OPTION TO PURCHASE FOR THE SALE OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT AT 2001 ARTESIA BOULEVARD, UNIT #301, REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90278   Not available Not available
25-1397 H.13. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH WOODS MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC., DBA GRAFFITI CONTROL SYSTEMS, FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICES AND ADDITIONAL AS-NEEDED PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE SERVICES, FOR A TOTAL THREE-YEAR AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $487,263 AND THE TERM NOVEMBER 1, 2025 TO OCTOBER 30, 2028, WITH TWO AUTOMATIC ONE-YEAR RENEWALS UNLESS TERMINATED   Not available Not available
25-1419 H.14. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2510-079, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO 211 CRYSTAL COVE APTS, LLC, A DELAWARE CORPORATION APPROVE A GROUND LESSOR ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE TO INCLUDE A NON-MERGER CLAUSE FOR 211 CRYSTAL COVE APTS, LLC   Not available Not available
25-1428 H.15. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT HALF, INC. FOR TEMPORARY STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUILDING SERVICES DIVISION TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026 APPROVE A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT HALF, INC. FOR TEMPORARY STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $130,000 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026   Not available Not available
25-1460 H.16. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2510-080, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF CLASS SPECIFICATIONS TO AMEND THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT CITY CLERK   Not available Not available
25-1461 H.17. Consent ItemAPPROVE A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CAYLENT INC. FOR A PROOF OF VALUE IMPLEMENTATION OF AMAZON WEB SERVICES BEDROCK DOCUMENT MODERNIZATION PLATFORM FOR THE TERM OCTOBER 22, 2025 THROUGH OCTOBER 21, 2026, AT NO COST TO THE CITY   Not available Not available
25-1466 H.18. Consent ItemAPPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CITYGATE ASSOCIATES, LLC TO ANALYZE THE COST TO PROVIDE CONTRACT FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,956 AND A TERM EXPIRING ON OCTOBER 20, 2026   Not available Not available
25-1465 H.19. Consent ItemAPPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CITYGATE ASSOCIATES, LLC TO PREPARE A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO ASSESS THE CITY’S ABILITY TO PROVIDE BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AMBULANCE SERVICES IN-HOUSE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $19,909 AND A TERM EXPIRING ON OCTOBER 20, 2026   Not available Not available
25-1469 H.20. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3306-25, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 10-2.1707 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PARKING REGULATIONS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USES LOCATED ON PROPERTIES WITHIN THE ARTESIA AND AVIATION CORRIDORS AREA PLAN. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION.   Not available Not available
25-1463 H.21. 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
25-1473 H.22. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ARTIST ERNESTO MARANJE FOR THE PUBLIC ARTWORK “SEA CHATTER” TO BE LOCATED ON THE N. CATALINA AVENUE AND N. GERTRUDA AVENUE WALLS BORDERING THE PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE FACILITY AT 545 N. GERTRUDA AVENUE TO EXTEND THE TERM FROM DECEMBER 2, 2025 TO JANUARY 30, 2026   Not available Not available
25-1459 J.1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMSFor eComments and Emails Received from the Public   Not available Not available
25-1434 L.1. Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLES 9 AND 3 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING TITLE 24, PARTS 1 THROUGH 12, OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE OF REGULATIONS INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDIANCE NO. 3307-25, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCE STANDARDS CODE, 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2006 UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA, AND HOT TUB CODE, 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, AND 1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN DELETIONS, ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO TITLES 3, 5, AND 9 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PROCEDURES: a. Open the public hearing and take testimony; b. Close the public h   Not available Not available
25-1472 N.1. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING UPDATED DRAFT ORDINANCE LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO SMOKE SHOP REGULATIONS PROVIDE DIRECTION ON THE FINAL ORDINANCE LANGUAGE AND SET NOVEMBER 18, 2025 AS THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE   Not available Not available
25-1420 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 Larry Kosmont, Kosmont Companies PROPERTY: 123 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-908) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Various Tenants UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, Price, and Terms   Not available Not available
25-1435 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 Police Officers’ Association, Redondo Beach Police Management Unit; and Redondo Beach Firefighters’ Association   Not available Not available
25-1471 R.3. 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
25-1474 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: 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
25-1475 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