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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/14/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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26-0427 F.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: 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
26-0428 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 Police Department et al. Case Number: 26TRCV00002   Not available Not available
26-0429 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: Derryl Minner v. City of Redondo Beach Case Number: 26STCP01072   Not available Not available
26-0442 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: Claudia Siracusa v. City of Redondo Beach, a public entity, et al. Case Number: 26TRCV00905   Not available Not available
26-0445 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
26-0466 F.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: Mehta Mechanical Company v. City of Redondo Beach, and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive Case Number: 25TRCV00677   Not available Not available
26-0348 D.1. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsMAYOR’S PROCLAMATION OF APRIL 19-25, 2026 AS NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK IN REDONDO BEACH   Not available Not available
26-0252 F.1. Agency RecessREGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY   Not available Not available
26-0444 F.2. Agency RecessPARKING AUTHORITY - REGULAR MEETING - CANCELLED   Not available Not available
26-0457 G.1. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS- ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALSFor Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
26-0458 H.1. Consent ItemAPPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 14, 2026   Not available Not available
26-0456 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
26-0393 H.3. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: A. MARCH 3, 2026 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING B. MARCH 10, 2026 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING   Not available Not available
26-0211 H.4. Consent ItemPAYROLL DEMANDS CHECKS 30580-30589 IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,184.56, PD. 3/27/26 DIRECT DEPOSIT 309279-309926 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,421,288.73, PD. 3/27/26 EFT/ACH $11,120.18, PD. 3/13/26 (PP2606) EFT/ACH $496,185.65, PD. 3/23/26 (PP2605) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 124074-124251 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,388,269.89 EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $570,279.25 EFT LA COUNTY DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH $43,000.00 EFT CITYGATE ASSOCIATES, LLC $2,418.75 (INVOICE #32061) DIRECT DEPOSIT 100010329-100010416 IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,632.47, PD.4/1/26 REPLACEMENT DEMANDS 124072-124073   Not available Not available
26-0273 H.5. Consent ItemAPPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000: 1. APPROVE A CHECK-IN CENTER PLAN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK FOR USE OF THE REDONDO BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PARKING LOT (5 SPACES) FOR ELECTION WORKERS TO CHECK IN ELECTION MATERIALS FOR THE JUNE 2, 2026 STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION AT NO COST AND THE TERM MAY 23, 2026 TO JUNE 2, 2026 CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK 2. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH CHAMP CAMP LLC FOR YOUTH SKATEBOARDING INSTRUCTION CLASSES AND CAMPS AT PAD 10 SKATE PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $34,900 FOR THE TERM APRIL 15, 2026 TO APRIL 14, 2027 WITH TWO AUTOMATIC ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR 3. APPROVE A CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF THE AGREEMENT WITH HADRONEX, INC. DBA SMARTCOVER SYSTEMS TO BADGER METER, INC. FOR WASTEWATER MONITORING AND REPAIR SERVICES WITH NO CHANGE IN COMPENSATION AND FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2029 CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 4. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH FOSTER & FOSTER CONSULTING ACTUARIES, INC. FOR POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS   Not available Not available
26-0301 H.6. Consent ItemAPPROVE FUNDING AGREEMENT #9200000000M460115 BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000,000 FOR THE RIVIERA VILLAGE PEDESTRIAN AND MULTI-MODAL ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, AND PROJECT DESIGN   Not available Not available
26-0371 H.7. Consent ItemAPPROVE FUNDING AMENDMENT NO. 3 BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL $300,000 FOR THE FINAL INTERSECTIONS INCLUDED IN THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMMUNICATION AND NETWORK SYSTEM - PHASE 1 PROJECT, BRINGING THE PROJECT FUNDING TOTAL TO $5,300,000   Not available Not available
26-0370 H.8. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2604-018 OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 SECTIONS 22500 ET SEQ. OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE DESCRIBING THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREET LIGHTS AND LANDSCAPING IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027   Not available Not available
26-0402 H.9. Consent ItemAPPROVE CITY COMMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR NEW TERMS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT THE CITY COUNCIL SET THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026, AT 5:30 P.M AS THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS (http://www.redondo.org/commissionapp) FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COMMISSIONS; 2. THAT A NOTICE REGARDING ALL VACANCIES BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, POSTED AT CITY HALL’S BULLETIN BOARD OUTSIDE NEAR THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE; 3. THAT A MEETING BE SCHEDULED ON TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. TO INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR VACANT POSITIONS; 4. THAT COUNCILMEMBERS SUBMIT THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE MAYOR BY THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026; 5. THAT THE MAYOR MAKE COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M.; AND 6. THAT THE CITY CLERK ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW AND RETURNING COMMISSIONERS AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, AND THAT THE CITY CLERK SCHEDULE A COMMISSIONERS’ ORIENTATION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0404 H.10. Consent ItemAUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2741, WHICH IF APPROVED BY THE STATE, WOULD PROMPT A REEVALUATION OF HOW THE STATE ASSESSES LOCAL ZONING TOOLS AND HOW CITIES REGAIN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE HOUSING PLANNING REQUIREMENTS AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF OPPOSITION UNLESS AMENDED TO SENATE BILL 866, WHICH IF APPROVED BY THE STATE, WOULD REQUIRE CITIES TO ADD ADDITIONAL HOMELESSNESS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO THEIR HOUSING ELEMENTS RECEIVE AND FILE A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MOTION TO REFORM AND INTEGRATE MENTAL HEALTHCARE WITHIN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOMELESS SERVICES SYSTEM   Not available Not available
26-0412 H.11. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF JUSTFOIA PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FROM MCCI LLC FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM WITH A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED COST OF $71,142   Not available Not available
26-0419 H.12. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2026 CASE BACKHOE MODEL 580SN 4WD FROM SONSRAY MACHINERY FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR A TOTAL COST OF $180,383   Not available Not available
26-0421 H.13. Consent ItemADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2604-015, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $17,108 IN DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES, RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (“CALRECYCLE”) GRANT FUNDS TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND   Not available Not available
26-0423 H.14. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2604-016, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO ESTABLISH ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND PROVIDE NOTICES TO RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS REGARDING CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES UNDER AB 339   Not available Not available
26-0424 H.15. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH C J CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR SERVICES INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $600,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $1,180,000   Not available Not available
26-0426 H.16. Consent ItemRECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZATION REPORT FOR SETTLEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $25,000   Not available Not available
26-0430 H.17. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COVINGTON & BURLING, LLP FOR LEGAL SERVICES   Not available Not available
26-0439 H.18. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PEGASUS STUDIOS TO ADD $100,800 IN FUNDING TO CONTINUE AUDIO/VISUAL SERVICES FOR THE LIVE BROADCASTING OF ALL CITY COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AND SPECIAL MEETINGS AND TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR THROUGH APRIL 16, 2027   Not available Not available
26-0443 H.19. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX WAIVER APPLICATION REQUESTING AN EXEMPTION FROM COMPLIANCE WITH THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RATES ESTABLISHED IN REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6-1.22, AS PER SECTION 6-1.08 OF THE CODE, SUBMITTED BY CHRISTOPHER YATES FOR A PERFORMANCE AND ACTIVITY SUPPORTING THE CITY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON APRIL 26, 2026 AT THE REDONDO BEACH HISTORICAL MUSEUM   Not available Not available
26-0446 H.20. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2604-017, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT POLICY AND PAY PLAN FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES   Not available Not available
26-0461 H.21. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX WAIVER APPLICATION REQUESTING AN EXEMPTION FROM COMPLIANCE WITH THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RATES ESTABLISHED IN REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6-1.22, AS PER SECTION 6-1.08 OF THE CODE, SUBMITTED BY THE NORTH REDONDO BEACH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR THE SPRINGFEST REDONDO BEACH COMMUNITY FESTIVAL TO TAKE PLACE APRIL 16-19, 2026 AT THE REDONDO BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER   Not available Not available
26-0467 H.22. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH KEYSER MARSTON ASSOCIATES, INC. (KMA) TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST THE CITY IN DOCUMENTING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT TERMS FOR THE 43-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 122 AND 126 NORTH PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000 (PAID BY THE DEVELOPER) AND THE TERM APRIL 14, 2026 THROUGH APRIL 13, 2027   Not available Not available
26-0459 J.1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMSFor eComments and Emails Received from the Public   Not available Not available
26-0387 L.1. Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING TO SOLICIT INPUT ON THE PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS AND THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PROCEDURE: a. Open the Public Hearing and take testimony; b. Solicit input on the public service grant recommendations and the draft FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan; and c. Continue the Public Hearing to May 12, 2026   Not available Not available
26-0465 N.1. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF FEE WAIVERS FOR THE NORTH REDONDO BEACH CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET TO BE HELD ON GREEN LANE IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF ARTESIA BOULEVARD   Not available Not available
26-0427 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: 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
26-0428 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 Police Department et al. Case Number: 26TRCV00002   Not available Not available
26-0429 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: Derryl Minner v. City of Redondo Beach Case Number: 26STCP01072   Not available Not available
26-0442 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
26-0445 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
26-0466 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: Mehta Mechanical Company v. City of Redondo Beach, and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive Case Number: 25TRCV00677   Not available Not available
26-0425 T.1. Adjournment (In Memory)ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF DEBBIE HANNON, FORMER COMMISSIONER AND LONG TIME RESIDENT   Not available Not available