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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/3/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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26-1370 E.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, Redondo Beach Police Management Unit, Redondo Beach Professional and Supervisory Association, Redondo Beach City Employees’ Association and Redondo Beach Teamsters.   Not available Not available
26-1371 E.2. 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 Jane Chung, Assistant to the City Manager PROPERTY: 230 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7503-029-903) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: John Warner, Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles, a non-profit corporation UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, Price, and Terms   Not available Not available
26-1382 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: Cardinol Transportation, Inc. v. City of Redondo Beach; Redondo Beach Police Department; Frank Scotto dba Van Lingen Towing Inc.; and DOES 1-50 Case No: 25TRCV04341   Not available Not available
26-1383 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: Claudia Siracusa v. City of Redondo Beach, a public entity, et al. Case Number: 26TRCV00905   Not available Not available
26-1384 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: Sixt Rent A Car, LLC (served as Doe 1) and John Emerson (served as Doe 2) v. City of Redondo Beach and Roes 1-50, Inclusive Case Number: 24TRCV01259   Not available Not available
26-1385 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: Lebron Williams v. County of Los Angeles; City of Torrance; State of California; et al. (City of Torrance v. City of Redondo Beach, cross-complaint) Case Number: 26TRCV01901   Not available Not available
26-1386 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: Harold Eng v. SPCAL, LLC; City of Redondo Beach; City of Torrance; and DOES 1 to 25, inclusive Case Number: 26TRCV00857   Not available Not available
26-1387 E.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: Millicent F. Fogenay, an individual v. Robert Martin, an individual; Tyler M. Ryan, an individual; and Does 1 to 25, inclusive Case Number: 23STCV30302   Not available Not available
26-1376 D.1. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsMAYOR’S COMMENDATION TO THE BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT RECOGNIZING 10 YEARS OF THE BLUE ZONES PROJECT   Not available Not available
26-1345 F.1. Agency RecessREGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY   Not available Not available
26-1338 G.1. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS- ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALSFor Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
26-1339 H.1. Consent ItemAPPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3, 2026   Not available Not available
26-1340 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
26-1341 H.3. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: A. OCTOBER 13, 2026   Not available Not available
26-1322 H.4. Consent ItemPAYROLL DEMANDS CHECKS 30788-30794 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,304.65, PD. 10/23/26 DIRECT DEPOSIT 319010-319625 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,421,853.95, PD. 10/23/26 EFT/ACH $10,291.00, PD. 10/9/26 (PP2621) EFT/ACH $474,239.07, PD. 11/2/26 (PP2621) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 127107-127324 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,010,525.54 EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $556,336.71 DIRECT DEPOSIT 100010930-100011012 IN THE AMOUNT OF $101,755.26, PD.10/30/26 REPLACEMENT DEMANDS 127105-127106   Not available Not available
26-1235 H.5. Consent ItemAPPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000: 1. APPROVE AN AFFIDAVIT WITH HART INTERCIVIC, INC. MODIFYING THE MASTER AGREEMENT REGARDING THE 2026 PAYMENT DUE DATE AND THE ISSUANCE OF A CREDIT OF $13,044 TO REMAIN ON THE CITY’S ACCOUNT FOR ELECTION RELATED SERVICES THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2029 CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK 2. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC FOR A SOLID WASTE VEHICLE ROAD IMPACT STUDY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $34,758 FOR THE TERM NOVEMBER 3, 2026 TO NOVEMBER 2, 2027 CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR   Not available Not available
26-1073 H.6. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2611-094, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING AN ADVISORY BOARD IN CONNECTION WITH THE RIVIERA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2611-095, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 IN CONNECTION WITH THE RIVIERA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2611-096, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST BUSINESSES WITHIN THE RIVIERA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027 AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO APPROVE NOVEMBER 17, 2026 AT 6:00 PM AS THE DATE AND TIME FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE LEVY OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS   Not available Not available
26-1218 H.7. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE OF AVENUE H AT DORIS WAY FROM NOVEMBER 27, 2026 THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2027 AND THE ASSOCIATED TRAFFIC CONTROL AND TRASH COLLECTION MEASURES TO HELP MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF THE ANNUAL TORRANCE NEIGHBORHOOD HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAY   Not available Not available
26-1357 H.8. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2611-092, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO KING HARBOR CANTINA, LLC APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE WITH KING HARBOR CANTINA, LLC FOR THE PREMISES AT 207 NORTH HARBOR DRIVE TO INCREASE THE LEASED AREA BY 690 SQUARE FEET FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2027   Not available Not available
26-1359 H.9. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2611-093, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO SUNRISE-HARBOR LTD. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE WITH SUNRISE-HARBOR LTD. FOR THE REDONDO BEACH HOTEL AT 400 NORTH HARBOR DRIVE TO UPDATE THE REQUIRED HOTEL STANDARD AND MODIFY THE RENOVATION FUND PROVISIONS   Not available Not available
26-1363 H.10. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN UPDATE TO THE CITY’S 2026 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY INCORPORATING APPROVED BROKER/DEALERS   Not available Not available
26-1366 H.11. Consent ItemAPPROVE A LEASE TERMINATION AGREEMENT WITH PIERO QUINCI, DMD, MS, INC. FOR THE PREMISES AT 105 W. TORRANCE BLVD., SUITE 100, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 30, 2026   Not available Not available
26-1367 H.12. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CONSULTING SERVICES AND ON-CALL HOUSING AUTHORITY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $97,315 AND THE TERM NOVEMBER 9, 2026 TO AUGUST 31, 2028   Not available Not available
26-1372 H.13. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2611-097, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF CLASS SPECIFICATIONS TO UPDATE THE POSITION OF IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN   Not available Not available
26-1373 H.14. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3324-26 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 10-5.1602 PERTAINING TO GENERAL FOOD SALES, INCLUSIVE OF BEER AND WINE, AT SERVICE STATIONS (IN THE COASTAL ZONE), AND DETERMINING SUCH AMENDMENTS AS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION   Not available Not available
26-1374 H.15. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH KANE, BALLMER & BERKMAN, A LAW CORPORATION   Not available Not available
26-1375 H.16. Consent ItemRECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZATION REPORT FOR SETTLEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $25,000   Not available Not available
26-1380 H.17. Consent ItemAUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF PORTABLE FLOOD CONTROL BARRIERS FROM GARRISON SYSTEMS, LLC TO HELP MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF EXTREME HIGH TIDES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 SUBJECT TO SUCCESSFUL DEMONSTRATION AND REVIEW OF THE PRODUCT   Not available Not available
26-1381 H.18. Consent ItemAPPROVE EXECUTION OF THE CANCELLATION OF THE IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT AND THE REVISION OF THE INCREASE PENALTY RIDER AS AUTHORIZED BY THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (DBA ATHENS SERVICES) APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 19, 2026?   Not available Not available
26-1342 J.1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMSFor eComments and Emails Received from the Public   Not available Not available
26-1347 N.1. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION PERTAINING TO ADDING A BALLOT MEASURE TO THE MARCH 2, 2027, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO INCREASE THE UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX (TOT); SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS; AND TO ASSIGN A LETTER DESIGNATION; AND ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2611-090, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF A CERTAIN MEASURE RELATING TO AN INCREASE IN THE UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX (TOT) AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2027, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2610-080; AND ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2611-091, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR THE FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENTS, REBUTTALS AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS REGARDING A CERTAIN MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 20   Not available Not available
26-1348 N.2. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON FINALIZING THE PROPOSED UTILITY USERS TAX ORDINANCE LANGUAGE AND BALLOT QUESTION AND ADDING THIS MEASURE TO THE MARCH 2, 2027 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION; SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS; AND TO ASSIGN A LETTER DESIGNATION ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2611-098, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF A CERTAIN MEASURE RELATING TO AN UPDATE TO THE UTILITY USERS TAX (UUT) AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2027, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2610-080 ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2611-099, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR THE FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENTS, REBUTTALS AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS REGARDING A CERTAIN MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2027, AS CALLED BY RESOL   Not available Not available
26-1370 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, Redondo Beach Police Management Unit, Redondo Beach Professional and Supervisory Association, Redondo Beach City Employees’ Association and Redondo Beach Teamsters.   Not available Not available
26-1371 R.2. 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 Jane Chung, Assistant to the City Manager PROPERTY: 230 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7503-029-903) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: John Warner, Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles, a non-profit corporation UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, Price, and Terms   Not available Not available
26-1382 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: Cardinol Transportation, Inc. v. City of Redondo Beach; Redondo Beach Police Department; Frank Scotto dba Van Lingen Towing Inc.; and DOES 1-50 Case No: 25TRCV04341   Not available Not available
26-1383 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: Claudia Siracusa v. City of Redondo Beach, a public entity, et al. Case Number: 26TRCV00905   Not available Not available
26-1384 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: Sixt Rent A Car, LLC (served as Doe 1) and John Emerson (served as Doe 2) v. City of Redondo Beach and Roes 1-50, Inclusive Case Number: 24TRCV01259   Not available Not available
26-1385 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: Lebron Williams v. County of Los Angeles; City of Torrance; State of California; et al. (City of Torrance v. City of Redondo Beach, cross-complaint) Case Number: 26TRCV01901   Not available Not available
26-1386 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: Harold Eng v. SPCAL, LLC; City of Redondo Beach; City of Torrance; and DOES 1 to 25, inclusive Case Number: 26TRCV00857   Not available Not available
26-1387 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: Millicent F. Fogenay, an individual v. Robert Martin, an individual; Tyler M. Ryan, an individual; and Does 1 to 25, inclusive Case Number: 23STCV30302   Not available Not available