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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/20/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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26-1325 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: Estate of Jose Sosa, by and through his heir and successor in interest, N.R.; N.R., individually, by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Michelle Rodriguez; Francisca Rodriguez, individually v. Redondo Beach Police Department, a public entity; City of Redondo Beach, a public entity; and Does 1-10, inclusive Case Number: 2:25-cv-2547-PA-JPR   Not available Not available
26-1326 E.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: 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
26-1327 E.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: 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
26-1328 E.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
26-1329 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: 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
26-1330 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: In re 9300 Wilshire LLC Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER   Not available Not available
26-1331 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: 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
26-1223 E.8. 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 Jon Goetz, Redwood Public Law PROPERTY: 110-151 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-934) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: James Kwon, HK Pacific, LLC UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status and Terms   Not available Not available
26-1310 E.9. 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 And Community Services Director Katherine Buck, Waterfront And Economic Development Manager Jon Goetz, Redwood Public Law PROPERTY: 207 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7503-029-903) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Christopher Bredesen UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Terms   Not available Not available
26-1311 E.10. 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 And Community Services Director Katherine Buck, Waterfront And Economic Development Manager Jon Goetz, Redwood Public Law PROPERTY: 105 W. Torrance Blvd., Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-908) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Dr. JD Miller, Surfside Collective, Inc. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, Price, and Terms   Not available Not available
26-1294 D.1. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsMAYOR’S PROCLAMATION OF OCTOBER 28, 2026 AS NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY   Not available Not available
26-1312 G.1. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS- ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALSFor Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
26-1313 H.1. Consent ItemAPPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 2026   Not available Not available
26-1314 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
26-1315 H.3. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: A. OCTOBER 6, 2026   Not available Not available
26-1214 H.4. Consent ItemPAYROLL DEMANDS CHECKS 30772-30787 IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,798.73, PD. 10/9/26 DIRECT DEPOSIT 318396-319009 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,447,438.10, PD. 10/9/26 EFT/ACH $10,291.00, PD. 9/25/26 (PP2620) EFT/ACH $470,682.42, PD. 10/19/26 (PP2620) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 126832-127104 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,520,224.55 REPLACEMENT DEMANDS 126830-126831   Not available Not available
26-1173 H.5. Consent ItemAPPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000: 1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PETDATA, INC. TO EXTEND EXISTING DOG LICENSING SERVICES FOR THREE MONTHS TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL TIME TO CONCLUDE NEGOTIATIONS AND COMPLETE THE CONTRACTING PROCESS RELATED TO RFP#2526-007 FOR A MINIMUM MONTHLY SERVICE FEE OF $500 (ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE FOR THE THREE-MONTH TERM IS $3,000) AND THE TERM OCTOBER 19, 2026 TO JANUARY 18, 2027 CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, FINANCE DIRECTOR 2. APPROVE A CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF THE SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND ARIUM NETWORKS, LLC FOR THE CITY OWNED STREET LIGHT POLE LOCATED AT 209 ½ N. HARBOR DRIVE, REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90277 CONTACT: JOY FORD, CITY ATTORNEY   Not available Not available
26-1216 H.6. Consent ItemRECEIVE AND FILE A STATUS REPORT UPDATE ON THE CITY’S BICYCLE MASTER PLAN AND MICROMOBILITY NETWORK   Not available Not available
26-1219 H.7. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TORO ENTERPRISES, INC. TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF WORK TO INCLUDE ON-CALL, AS-NEEDED, STORM DRAIN AND SEWER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY'S FLOOD PROTECTION PLAN AND EL NIÑO WINTER STORM RESPONSE EFFORTS, INCREASING THE CONTRACT NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $1,600,000, FOR A NEW TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,978,875   Not available Not available
26-1303 H.8. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH FEHR & PEERS, INC. FOR THE MARINA PARKING REQUIREMENT ADJUSTMENT STUDY TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027   Not available Not available
26-1309 H.9. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LBP CONSULTING, LLC TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR THE LGBTQ+ ART INSTALLATION INCLUDED AS PART OF PHASE I OF THE ARTESIA BOULEVARD STRATEGIC ART PLAN PROJECT FOR A COST OF $7,500, INCREASING THE CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT TO $52,500   Not available Not available
26-1318 H.10. Consent ItemAPPROVE MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL PAY AND BENEFITS PLAN UPDATES AND RETROACTIVE AMENDMENTS TO COMPLY WITH REGULATORY REQUESTS FROM CALPERS AND TO REFLECT RECENTLY ADOPTED POSITION CHANGES ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2610-087, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE PAY AND BENEFITS PLAN FOR MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES TO UPDATE ARTICLE II SECTIONS 1 AND 7, MODIFYING THE PAY RANGES FOR THE WATERFRONT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR POSITIONS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR POSITIONS AND UPDATING LONGEVITY PAY LANGUAGE ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2610-088, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CORRECTING ARTICLE II, SECTION 1, IN THE MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL PAY AND BENEFITS PLAN, BY REMOVING THE REFERENCE OF MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PAY BEING CONVERTED TO BASE PAY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALPERS REQUIREMENTS, FOR THE PERIOD FROM DECEMBER 19, 2023 TO DECEMBER 16, 2024 ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2610-089, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDON   Not available Not available
26-1319 H.11. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SAFETYCENTRIC INC. FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRUCTURED CABLING SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $20,000 AND A NEW NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $60,000 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM TO JUNE 3, 2028   Not available Not available
26-1320 H.12. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE PURCHASE OF WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS FROM BRENNTAG PACIFIC, LLC FOR A COST OF $55,393   Not available Not available
26-1321 H.13. 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
26-1316 J.1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMSFor eComments and Emails Received from the Public   Not available Not available
26-1323 L.1. Public HearingCONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE (RBMC) PERTAINING TO SERVICE STATION REGULATIONS REGARDING GENERAL FOOD SALES CONSIDERATION OF FINDINGS/EXEMPTIONS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENT QUALITY ACT (CEQA), INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FINDINGS THAT SAID ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS AND/OR AMENDMENTS OF EXISTING REGULATIONS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15060(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES, AND THAT THE CODE AMENDMENTS ARE NOT A “PROJECT” SUBJECT TO SECTION 15378(B)(5) PROCEDURES: 1. Reconvene the public hearing, take testimony from staff and other interested parties, and deliberate; 2. Close the public hearing; and 3. Consider Introducing Ordinance No. 3324-26 and Adopt Resolution CC-2610-085: INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3324-26 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 10-5.1602 PERTA   Not available Not available
26-1332 N.1. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE AREAS STUDY TO IDENTIFY AND RECRUIT NEW DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESSES TO THE ARTESIA AND AVIATION CORRIDORS AND THE CITY’S RECENTLY DRAFTED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKPLAN RECEIVE AND FILE THE AREAS STUDY REPORT AND PROVIDE INPUT ON THE CITY’S DRAFT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKPLAN   Not available Not available
26-1324 N.2. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CONTINUATION OF THE NORTH REDONDO BEACH FARMERS MARKET AS A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM ON GREEN LANE BETWEEN ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND VANDERBILT LANE   Not available Not available
26-1290 N.3. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SELECTION OF ARTISTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROCESS FOR PHASE I OF THE ARTESIA BOULEVARD STRATEGIC ART PLAN AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION   Not available Not available
26-1325 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: Estate of Jose Sosa, by and through his heir and successor in interest, N.R.; N.R., individually, by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Michelle Rodriguez; Francisca Rodriguez, individually v. Redondo Beach Police Department, a public entity; City of Redondo Beach, a public entity; and Does 1-10, inclusive Case Number: 2:25-cv-2547-PA-JPR   Not available Not available
26-1326 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: 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
26-1327 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: 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
26-1328 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
26-1329 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
26-1330 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: In re 9300 Wilshire LLC Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER   Not available Not available
26-1331 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: 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
26-1223 R.8. 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 Jon Goetz, Redwood Public Law PROPERTY: 110-151 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-934) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: James Kwon, HK Pacific, LLC UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status and Terms   Not available Not available
26-1310 R.9. 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 And Community Services Director Katherine Buck, Waterfront And Economic Development Manager Jon Goetz, Redwood Public Law PROPERTY: 207 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7503-029-903) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Christopher Bredesen UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Terms   Not available Not available
26-1311 R.10. 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 And Community Services Director Katherine Buck, Waterfront And Economic Development Manager Jon Goetz, Redwood Public Law PROPERTY: 105 W. Torrance Blvd., Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-908) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Dr. JD Miller, Surfside Collective, Inc. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, Price, and Terms   Not available Not available