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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/9/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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25-1685 F.1. 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 and Redondo Beach Police Management Unit   Not available Not available
25-1675 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: Neel Karia v. City of Redondo Beach et al. Case Number: 25LB0V02925   Not available Not available
25-1680 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: City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193   Not available Not available
25-1677 F.4. Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54956.8. AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: Mike Witzansky, City Manager Luke Smude, Assistant to the City Manager PROPERTY: 3007 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (a portion of APN: 415-001-7931) Parking Lot at the Corner of Felton Ln. and 182nd St., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (APN: 415-803-3900) 715 Julia Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (portion of parcels APN: 750-702-0900 and APN: 750-702-1900) 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (APN: 404-900-8903) 807 Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (a Portion of APN: 408-302-4900) 200 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 750-500-9902) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Dr. Nicole Wesley, Superintendent Redondo Beach Unified School District UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
25-1681 F.5. Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8. AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: Mike Witzansky, City Manager Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY: 239 & 245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (portions of APN: 7503-029-903) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Allen Sanford, CA Surf Club UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, Price, and Terms   Not available Not available
25-1682 F.6. 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: 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
25-1683 F.7. 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: 100 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 130 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-932) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Jeff Jones, Quality Seafood, Inc. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, Price, and Terms   Not available Not available
25-1676 F.8. Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL MATTER/EVALUATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54957(b). Title: City Manager   Not available Not available
25-1651 G.1. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS- ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALSFor Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
25-1652 H.1. Consent ItemAPPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 2025   Not available Not available
25-1653 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
25-1654 H.3. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: A. NOVEMBER 18, 2025 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING   Not available Not available
25-1508 H.4. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2512-099, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING A LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLATFORM   Not available Not available
25-1539 H.5. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE PLANS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE GRANT AVE RESURFACING PHASE 1 - HARKNESS LANE TO GREEN LANE PROJECT, JOB NO. #70960 APPROVE A CHANGE ORDER WITH DASH CONSTRUCTION (INITIALY HIRED TO CONSTRUCT THE AVIATION BOULEVARD AT ARTESIA BOULEVARD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, NORTHBOUND RIGHT TURN LANE PROJECT) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,156,882 TO CONSTRUCT TWO ADDITIONALY PLANNED PROJECTS 1) THE GRANT AVENUE RESURFACING PROJECT PHASE 1 - HARKNESS LANE TO GREEN LANE, JOB NO. 70960, AND 2) THE LOCAL TRAVEL NETWORK PROJECT, JOB NO. 41480 APPROVE AN INCREASE TO THE CITY ENGINEER’S CHANGE ORDER AUTHORIZATION LIMIT FROM $125,000 TO $176,886 TO ALLOW FOR FUTURE CHANGE ORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE PROJECTS   Not available Not available
25-1649 H.6. Consent ItemAPPROVE A TERMINATION OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SANDCASTLE PACIFIC, LLC, FOR THE STREET AND HIGHWAY EASEMENT ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 422 S. PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA FOLLOWING PAYMENT OF FOUR HUNDRED AND FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE CITY ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2512-098, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY VACATING AN EASEMENT FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES LOCATED AT 422 S. PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA   Not available Not available
25-1655 J.1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMSFor eComments and Emails Received from the Public   Not available Not available
25-1686 L.1. Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TERMINATION OF THE URGENCY ORDINANCE IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON SMOKE SHOPS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 COMMENSURATE WITH THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF THE CITY’S NEW SMOKE SHOP REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 3310-25 PROCEDURES: 1. Open the public hearing, take testimony and deliberate; 2. Close the public hearing; and 3. Approve the termination of Urgency Ordinance imposing a moratorium on development of smoke shops. TERMINATION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 3294-25 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT OF SMOKE SHOPS IN THE CITY AND FINDING THE TERMINATION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT   Not available Not available
25-1621 N.1. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING FINAL DESIGN OF THE KING HARBOR GATEWAY SIGN REPLACEMENT   Not available Not available
25-1646 N.2. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RECOMMENDED TRAFFIC STRIPING MODIFICATIONS TO DIAMOND STREET BETWEEN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND PROSPECT AVENUE TO IMPROVE ACCESS AND TRAFFIC FLOW NEAR REDONDO UNION HIGH SCHOOL   Not available Not available
25-1648 N.3. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PRACTICES AND POLICIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY’S TREE CANOPY   Not available Not available
25-1685 R.1. 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 and Redondo Beach Police Management Unit   Not available Not available
25-1675 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: Neel Karia v. City of Redondo Beach et al. Case Number: 25LB0V02925   Not available Not available
25-1680 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: City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193   Not available Not available
25-1677 R.4. Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54956.8. AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: Mike Witzansky, City Manager Luke Smude, Assistant to the City Manager PROPERTY: 3007 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (a portion of APN: 415-001-7931) Parking Lot at the Corner of Felton Ln. and 182nd St., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (APN: 415-803-3900) 715 Julia Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (portion of parcels APN: 750-702-0900 and APN: 750-702-1900) 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (APN: 404-900-8903) 807 Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (a Portion of APN: 408-302-4900) 200 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 750-500-9902) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Dr. Nicole Wesley, Superintendent Redondo Beach Unified School District UNDER NEGOTIATION: Both Price and Terms   Not available Not available
25-1681 R.5. Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8. AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: Mike Witzansky, City Manager Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY: 239 & 245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (portions of APN: 7503-029-903) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Allen Sanford, CA Surf Club UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, Price, and Terms   Not available Not available
25-1682 R.6. 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: 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
25-1683 R.7. 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: 100 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 130 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-932) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Jeff Jones, Quality Seafood, Inc. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, Price, and Terms   Not available Not available
25-1676 R.8. Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL MATTER/EVALUATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54957(b). Title: City Manager   Not available Not available
25-1656 T.1. Adjournment (In Memory)ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF RICK HANKUS, OWNER OF OCEAN DINER AND JAVA MAN - TWO BELOVED SOUTH BAY MAINSTAYS   Not available Not available