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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/17/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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26-0343 F.1. 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
26-0360 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: Jiro Koyanagi v City of Redondo Beach; County of Los Angeles; State of California; Jeremy C. Casner; Joshua R. Casner and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive Case Number: 23TRCV01318   Not available Not available
26-0346 F.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, Community Services Director Katherine Buck, Acting Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY: Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot (portions of APN #s: 7503-029-900 and 7503-029-903) Portions of King Harbor turn basin and hand launch NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Adam Brzyski, Game On Live Studio, Water Polo Program Coordinator UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms   Not available Not available
26-0347 F.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, Community Services 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
26-0354 F.5. Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8. AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Mike Witzansky, City Manager Katherine Buck, Acting Waterfront & Economic Development Director Luke Smude, Assistant to the City Manager Jon Goetz, Redwood Public Law PROPERTY: Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot and Seaside Lagoon (portions of APN #s: 7503-029-900 and 7503-029-903) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Allen Sanford, BeachLife Festival UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms   Not available Not available
26-0355 F.6. 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 Part Time Employees   Not available Not available
26-0345 F.7. Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54956.8. AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Mike Witzansky, City Manager Luke Smude, Assistant to the City Manager PROPERTY: 200 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 750-500-9902) 715 Julia Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (portion of parcels APN: 750-702-0900 and APN: 750-702-1900) 3007 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (a portion of APN: 415-001-7931) 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (APN: 404-900-8903) Parking Lot at the Corner of Felton Ln. and 182nd St., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (APN: 415-803-3900) 807 Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (a Portion of APN: 408-302-4900) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Dr. Nicole Wesley, Superintendent Redondo Beach Unified School District UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
26-0356 D.1. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsMAYOR’S COMMENDATION TO LILA OMURA FOR RECEIVING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN “WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARD”   Not available Not available
26-0366 D.2. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsMAYOR’S PROCLAMATION OF MARCH 2026 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH   Not available Not available
26-0337 G.1. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS- ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALSFor Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
26-0338 H.1. Consent ItemAPPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 17, 2026   Not available Not available
26-0339 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
26-0281 H.3. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: A. FEBRUARY 17, 2026 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING   Not available Not available
26-0210 H.4. Consent ItemPAYROLL DEMANDS CHECKS 30567-30568 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,599.00, PD. 2/27/26 DIRECT DEPOSIT 308640-308641 IN THE AMOUNT OF $425.39, PD. 2/27/26 CHECKS 30569-30579 IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,522.75, PD. 3/13/26 DIRECT DEPOSIT 308642-309278 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,542,807.00, PD. 3/13/26 EFT/ACH $10,835.18, PD. 2/27/26 (PP2605) EFT/ACH $485,009.83, PD. 3/9/26 (PP2604) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 123842-124071 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,883,095.52   Not available Not available
26-0271 H.5. Consent ItemAPPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000: 1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES REGION IMAGERY ACQUISITION CONSORTIUM 8 (LARIAC8) PROJECT TO ACQUIRE NEW DIGITAL ORTHOGONAL AND OBLIQUE AERIAL IMAGERY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,688 UNTIL TERMINATED CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 2. APPROVE A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC SERVICES FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER FOR FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000 AND THE TERM JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026 CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR   Not available Not available
25-1663 H.6. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ABM ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, INC. TO REPLACE THE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY UNIT THAT SUPPORTS EMERGENCY EGRESS LIGHTING AT THE REDONDO BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOR A COST NOT TO EXCEED $337,468, INCLUDING A 10% CONTINGENCY   Not available Not available
26-0233 H.7. Consent ItemAPPROVE A FUNDING AMENDMENT FOR PROJECT #9200000000M550213 BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE REDONDO BEACH AVENUE BIKE IMPROVEMENTS AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROJECT   Not available Not available
26-0275 H.8. Consent ItemAUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 1708, WHICH, IF APPROVED BY THE STATE, WOULD CREATE ROUND 7 OF CALIFORNIA’S HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE, AND PREVENTION (HHAP) PROGRAM, AND ASSEMBLY BILL 2152, WHICH, IF APPROVED BY THE STATE, WOULD PROVIDE TARGETED EXEMPTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR CERTAIN FIRE STATION PROJECTS ?RECEIVE AND FILE A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO SENATE BILL 922, WHICH, IF APPROVED BY THE STATE, WOULD ALLOW FOR CITIES TO RECOVER STREET MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR COSTS CAUSED BY HEAVY ESSENTIAL PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES   Not available Not available
26-0325 H.9. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MCCLAREN, WILSON & LAWRIE, INC. TO ASSIST WITH DESIGN OF THE POLICE SHOOTING RANGE, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 AND A TERM THROUGH MARCH 16, 2028 APPROVE AN ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 AND A TERM THROUGH MARCH 16, 2028   Not available Not available
26-0328 H.10. Consent ItemAUTHORIZE STAFF TO INITIATE THE PROPOSITION 218 PROCESS TO CONSIDER PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS TO SOLID WASTE RATES AND FEES BEGINNING IN FY 2026-27 AS PART OF THE PROPOSED SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA ATHENS SERVICES, AND FOR FUTURE RATE ADJUSTMENTS USING THE SPECIFIC FORMULAS LISTED IN THE SERVICES AGREEMENT SET MAY 19, 2026 AS THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE SOLID WASTE REFUSE COLLECTION RATES AND THE TABULATION OF ALL PROTESTS RECEIVED   Not available Not available
26-0357 H.11. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN OPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER LOS ANGELES PROVIDING AN EXCLUSIVE PERIOD TO FUNDRAISE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER AND TO LEASE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 230 PORTOFINO WAY AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT REQUESTING $15 MILLION IN ONE-TIME FUNDING FROM CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 4 TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER   Not available Not available
26-0358 H.12. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH RANEY PLANNING & MANAGEMENT, INC. TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR MEASURE FP PROJECTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $42,000 AND THE TERM MARCH 18, 2026 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026   Not available Not available
26-0359 H.13. Consent ItemRECEIVE AND FILE THE 2025 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE STATE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH   Not available Not available
26-0344 H.14. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND RICHARD F. ANTHONY LAW, LTD   Not available Not available
26-0361 H.15. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES WITH LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE   Not available Not available
26-0352 H.16. Consent ItemAPPROVE CANCELLATION OF THE APRIL 7, 2026 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND AGENCY MEETINGS AND RESCHEDULE TO APRIL 14, 2026   Not available Not available
26-0340 J.1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMSFor eComments and Emails Received from the Public   Not available Not available
26-0353 L.1. Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN EXEMPTION DECLARATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO CREATE A PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE FOR THE RESIDENCES ABUTTING THE SOUTHERN 400 FEET OF THE 500 BLOCK OF NORTH GERTRUDA AVENUE. THE PROPOSED ZONE WOULD BE IN EFFECT FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. DURING THESE HOURS, ON-STREET PARKING WOULD REQUIRE A VALID PERMIT FOR VEHICLES PARKED WITHIN THE DESIGNATED AREA. PERMIT ELIGIBILITY WOULD BE LIMITED TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED ALONG 500-522 NORTH GERTRUDA AVENUE. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2603-013, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CEQA EXEMPTION DECLARATION, APPROVING COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 2025-0359, AND APPROVING A PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE FOR THE RESIDENCES ABUTTING THE SOUTHERN 400 FEET OF THE 500 BLOCK OF NORTH GERTRUDA AVENUE; AND ESTABLISHING THE TIME LIMITS OF THE PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE AS FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY APPLICANT: City of Redondo Beach LOCATION: 500-522 N. Gertruda, Redondo Beach e.g., both   Not available Not available
26-0342 N.1. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE DRAFT USER FEE STUDY PREPARED FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT   Not available Not available
26-0255 N.2. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 MIDYEAR BUDGET REVIEW RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS OF THE CITY’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PROVIDE DIRECTION ON IDENTIFIED FY 2026-27 COST SAVINGS STRATEGIES ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. 2603-014, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26   Not available Not available
26-0343 R.1. 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
26-0360 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: Jiro Koyanagi v City of Redondo Beach; County of Los Angeles; State of California; Jeremy C. Casner; Joshua R. Casner and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive Case Number: 23TRCV01318   Not available Not available
26-0346 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, Community Services Director Katherine Buck, Acting Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY: Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot (portions of APN #s: 7503-029-900 and 7503-029-903) Portions of King Harbor turn basin and hand launch NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Adam Brzyski, Game On Live Studio, Water Polo Program Coordinator UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms   Not available Not available
26-0347 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, Community Services 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
26-0354 R.5. Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8. AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Mike Witzansky, City Manager Katherine Buck, Acting Waterfront & Economic Development Director Luke Smude, Assistant to the City Manager Jon Goetz, Redwood Public Law PROPERTY: Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot and Seaside Lagoon (portions of APN #s: 7503-029-900 and 7503-029-903) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Allen Sanford, BeachLife Festival UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms   Not available Not available
26-0355 R.6. 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 Part Time Employees   Not available Not available
26-0345 R.7. Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54956.8. AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Mike Witzansky, City Manager Luke Smude, Assistant to the City Manager PROPERTY: 200 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 750-500-9902) 715 Julia Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (portion of parcels APN: 750-702-0900 and APN: 750-702-1900) 3007 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (a portion of APN: 415-001-7931) 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (APN: 404-900-8903) Parking Lot at the Corner of Felton Ln. and 182nd St., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (APN: 415-803-3900) 807 Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (a Portion of APN: 408-302-4900) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Dr. Nicole Wesley, Superintendent Redondo Beach Unified School District UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available