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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/2/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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25-1643 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, Redondo Beach Police Management Unit, Management and Confidential Employee Group, and Redondo Beach Firefighters’ Association   Not available Not available
25-1577 F.2. 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
25-1578 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 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
25-1613 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 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
25-1622 F.5. 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
25-1633 D.1. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsMAYOR’S COMMENDATION TO CITY EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR, PUBLIC WORKS MANAGERS GARY LAOLAGI AND CHRIS KING   Not available Not available
25-1634 D.2. Presentations, Proclamations, CommendationsMAYOR’S PRESENTATION OF THE KEY TO THE CITY TO POLICE CAPTAIN MICHAEL MARTINEZ FOR HIS 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY   Not available Not available
25-1533 F.1. Agency RecessREGULAR MEETING OF THE REDONDO BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY   Not available Not available
25-1523 F.2. Agency RecessREGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY   Not available Not available
25-1641 F.3. Agency RecessPUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - REGULAR MEETING - CANCELLED   Not available Not available
25-1616 G.1. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS- ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALSFor Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting   Not available Not available
25-1617 H.1. Consent ItemAPPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 2025   Not available Not available
25-1618 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
25-1619 H.3. Consent ItemAPPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: A. NOVEMBER 4, 2025 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING   Not available Not available
25-1405 H.4. Consent ItemPAYROLL DEMANDS CHECKS 30461-30473 IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,717.98, PD. 11/21/25 DIRECT DEPOSIT 303604-304231 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,415,686.56, PD. 11/21/25 EFT/ACH $9,987.19, PD. 11/7/25 (PP2523) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 122502-122692 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,231,482.09 EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $523,482.67 DIRECT DEPOSIT 100009978-100010066 IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,338.39, PD.12/1/25   Not available Not available
25-1425 H.5. Consent ItemAPPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000: 1. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN OWNER COUNTIES (LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, RIVERSIDE, AND SAN DIEGO) AND GOVERNMENT PARTICIPANTS FOR USE OF THE SECURE GOVERNMENT TO GOVERNMENT (G2G) PORTAL FOR ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT RECORDATION AT NO COST TO THE CITY EFFECTIVE UPON SIGNATURE OF THE PARTIES FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK   Not available Not available
25-1627 H.6. Consent ItemAPPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NICHOLS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, CHTD, FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO THE CITY’S PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $439,315 FOR A NEW TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $1,155,035   Not available Not available
25-1626 H.7. Consent ItemRECEIVE AND FILE A STATUS REPORT ON THE CITY’S MICROMOBILITY NETWORK   Not available Not available
25-1532 H.8. Consent ItemAPPROVE A SUBSTITUTION OF TRUSTEE AND FULL RECONVEYANCE FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPERTY AT 2001 ARTESIA BOULEVARD, UNIT #301, REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90278   Not available Not available
25-1534 H.9. Consent ItemAPPROVE BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO CC-2512-091, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2024 GRANT YEAR STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY APPROVE BY 4/5THS VOTE AND TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO CC-2512-092, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $64,322 IN GRANT YEAR 2024 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND   Not available Not available
25-1611 H.10. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ADVISORS REAL ESTATE ASSET SERVICES CA, INC. FOR REAL ESTATE ADVISORY SERVICES PERTAINING TO THE ARTESIA BOULEVARD CORRIDOR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $66,830 FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 2, 2025 TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2026   Not available Not available
25-1579 H.11. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MELAD AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR BUILDING PLAN CHECK REVIEW AND PERMIT TECH SERVICES TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $140,000 FOR A NEW NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $340,000   Not available Not available
25-1623 H.12. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3308-25 AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 10-2.402 DEFINITIONS OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE DEFINITION OF “P” (PERMITTED BY RIGHT) IN THE CITY’S VARIOUS SPECIFIED ZONES AND PROCEDURES AND DETERMINING THE AMENDMENT AS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION   Not available Not available
25-1624 H.13. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3310-25 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, TO ADD SECTION 10-2.402(A)(167.5); AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 10-5.402(A); AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4, TO ADD SECTION 10-2.1641; AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 4, TO ADD SECTION 10- 5.1639; AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 10-2.1626(B); AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 10-5.1626(B); AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 1-2.03; AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 5-9.204(A)(4) PERTAINING TO THE ZONING, REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SMOKE SHOPS AND TOBACCO SALES. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2512-095 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FORWARDING TO AND REQUESTING CERTIFICATION BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION OF AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 10-5.402(A); TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 4, TO ADD SECTION 10-5.1639; AMENDING TITLE 10 AND CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 1   Not available Not available
25-1625 H.14. Consent ItemAPPROVE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT FOR THE ADOPTION OF A GOVERNMENTAL TAX QUALIFIED MONEY PURCHASE PLAN (401A PLAN) FOR PUBLIC SAFETY CHIEFS UNDER SECTION 401A OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2512-093, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH 401(A) PUBLIC SAFETY CHIEF PLAN (PLAN NO. 100507), APPROVING ALL PLAN DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR ADOPTION OF THE PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S PLAN ADMINISTRATOR OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ADMINISTER THE CITY’S 401(A) AND 457(B) PLANS   Not available Not available
25-1640 H.15. Consent ItemADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2512-097, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE CHIEF   Not available Not available
25-1509 H.16. Consent ItemAUTHORIZE RELEASE OF THE PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY RELATED TO THE CITY’S COMMERCIAL RETAIL CANNABIS REGULATORY PROGRAM   Not available Not available
25-1620 J.1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMSFor eComments and Emails Received from the Public   Not available Not available
25-1525 N.1. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DESIGN OF THE FRANKLIN PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT APPROVE THE PROPOSED DESIGN OF THE FRANKLIN PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A CORRESPONDING AGREEMENT WITH GAMETIME FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT   Not available Not available
25-1467 N.2. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE REDONDO BEACH TRAVEL & TOURISM BOARD FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 2024 TO AUGUST 2025 ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2512-094, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE REDONDO BEACH TRAVEL & TOURISM BOARD FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 2024 TO AUGUST 2025 IN CONNECTION WITH THE REDONDO BEACH TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT   Not available Not available
25-1615 N.3. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MEASURE FP IMPLEMENTATION, INCLUDING SELECTION OF THE PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD, AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT SERVICES WITH GRIFFIN STRUCTURES, INC., AND THE NEXT STEPS REQUIRED TO ADVANCE THE PROJECT TO THE PRECONSTRUCTION PHASE APPROVE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS FOR PROGRESSIVE DESIGN BUILD SERVICES TO RECONSTRUCT FIRE STATIONS 1 AND 2 AS PART OF MEASURE FP IMPLEMENTATION APPROVE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS FOR PROGRESSIVE DESIGN BUILD SERVICES TO REBUILD THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS AND RENOVATE THE POLICE ANNEX FACILITY AS PART OF MEASURE FP IMPLEMENTATION   Not available Not available
25-1547 N.4. Discussion ItemsDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO DESIGNATE AT LEAST THREE PUBLIC LOCATIONS WHERE LEGAL NOTICES WILL BE PHYSICALLY POSTED PER THE CHARTER AMENDMENT ASSOCIATED WITH MEASURE CAP ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2512-096, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO DESIGNATE THREE OFFICIAL LOCATIONS FOR THE POSTING OF ORDINANCES AND OTHER LEGAL NOTICES PERTAINING TO MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS OF THE CITY, TO SATISFY PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER MEASURE CAP RELATED TO CHARTER AMENDMENTS ARTICLE IX, SECTION 9.15; ARTICLE XVII, SECTION 17.9; AND ARTICLE XIX, SECTIONS 19 AND 19.5   Not available Not available
25-1643 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, Management and Confidential Employee Group, and Redondo Beach Firefighters’ Association   Not available Not available
25-1577 R.2. 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
25-1578 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 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
25-1613 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 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
25-1622 R.5. 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
25-1631 T.1. Adjournment (In Memory)ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF JIM SHEEHY, LONG TIME REDONDO BEACH RESIDENT AND U.S. NAVY VETERAN   Not available Not available