City Council - executive_session

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION

BLUE FOLDER ITEMS - ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS

Blue folder items are additional back up material to administrative reports and/or public comments received after the printing and distribution of the agenda packet for receive and file.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS

This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on Closed Session Items or any subject that does not appear on this agenda for action. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes to address the Mayor and Council. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once. Written requests, if any, will be considered first under this section.

CONFERENCE 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: Warlie Corteza v. City of Redondo Beach, Quality Seafood, Inc., BC Urban, LLC and DOES 1 to 25 Case Number: 25TRCV00066

CONFERENCE 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: Marcia St. Laurent v. City of Redondo Beach, Howard E. Wood, Susan C. Wood, The HS Wood Family Trust and DOES 1-100, Inclusive Case Number: 25TRCV01441

CONFERENCE 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: Phillip Mack v. City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1-20, inclusive Case No: 24TRCV03382

CONFERENCE 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 Jon Goetz, Redwood Public Law 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

CONFERENCE 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: Feras Adamo, an individual; Manhattan Beach Smoke Shop Inc., a California Corporation v. City of Redondo Beach; Jim Light, an individual; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive Case Number: 26STCP01367

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS

ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION

PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/ AB 1234 TRAVEL EXPENSE REPORTS

APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY

For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting

APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026

APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA

APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: NONE

PAYROLL DEMANDS

CHECKS 30601-30606 IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,895.88, PD. 4/24/26 DIRECT DEPOSIT 310559-311202 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,401,668.18, PD. 4/24/26 EFT/ACH $11,120.18, PD. 3/27/26 (PP2607) EFT/ACH $488,813.56, PD. 4/6/26 (PP2606) EFT/ACH $11,120.18, PD. 4/10/26 (PP2608) EFT/ACH $1,653.70, PD. 4/20/26 (PP2606-2) EFT/ACH $484,752.67, PD. 4/20/26 (PP2607) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 124512-124682 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,729,706.32 EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $579,817.96 DIRECT DEPOSIT 100010417-100010502 IN THE AMOUNT OF $106,446.67, PD.5/1/26 REPLACEMENT DEMAND 124510

APPROVE A VOTE CENTER FACILITY USE AGREEMENT AND THE SAFE ELECTION PLAN WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK FOR USE OF THE ALTA VISTA PARK COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 2, 2026 AT NO COST TO THE CITY FOR THE TERM MAY 5, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH DOCUSIGN, INC. FOR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT OF $14,274.00 FOR UP TO 1,500 E-SIGNATURE ENVELOPES AND $8.80 PER EACH ADDITIONAL E-SIGNATURE ENVELOPE FOR THE TERM MAY 10, 2026 TO MAY 9, 2029

APPROVE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GOLD COAST PARTNERS, INC. FOR UTILITY USERS TAX ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL FEE OF $10,000 AND A THREE-YEAR TERM

APPROVE THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC ADVANCED CIVIL ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE YACHT CLUB WAY SANITARY SEWER PUMP STATION PROJECT, JOB NO. 50260, FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $66,000, FOR A NEW TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $943,512, AND TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO MAY 6, 2029

APPROVE A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK FOR LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT ASSISTANCE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000, PAID BY CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION GRANT FUNDS, FOR THE TERM MAY 5, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028

ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2605-023, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO CALMEX ENGINEERING, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,477,163.25 FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT CYCLE 2 PHASE 5, JOB NO. 40190

APPROVE THE CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 STREET LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2605-024, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS OF CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES, APPURTENANCES, AND LANDSCAPED AREAS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC PROTEST HEARING SET JUNE 2, 2026, AS THE DATE TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 STREET LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT ASSESSMENT

APPROVE REMOVAL OF THE NORTHBOUND STOP SIGN ON S IRENA AVENUE AT OPAL STREET

APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH EPAX SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ORGANIC WASTE COMPACTOR FOR THE CITY'S PIER/HARBOR AREA AND TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $83,290

ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2605-025, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

EXCUSED ABSENCES FROM VARIOUS COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS

APPROVE THE CITY'S CONSENT TO RDR'S TWELFTH SUBLEASE AMENDMENT WITH PEGGY HIRAIZUMI, DBA KOBE PEARL, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100 "D" FISHERMAN'S WHARF

APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MANNING & KASS, RAMIREZ, TRESTER LLP

APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH HOUSING, EMPOWERMENT, RECOVERY AND OUTREACH (HERO) COMMUNITY SERVICES TO ADD GRANT SUPPORT SERVICES AND RELATED DUTIES FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $6,000

ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2605-026 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA DIRECTING STAFF TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA COMMISSION FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOR THE INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP FUND TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS, AND AMENDMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE GRANT

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

For eComments and Emails Received from the Public

EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS

This section is intended to allow all elected officials the opportunity to reveal any disclosure or ex parte communication about the following public hearings

A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S CERTIFIED 2021-2029 (6TH CYCLE) HOUSING ELEMENT AND ASSOCIATED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCES REQUIRED FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND CONSISTENCY REPLACING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICTS ON THE CITY'S IDENTIFIED "HOUSING SITES" WITH HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (65 DU/AC) AND MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS (65 TO 80 DU/AC)

ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2605-027, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AN ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED "REDONDO BEACH FOCUSED GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT PROGRAM EIR" AND AMENDING THE CITY'S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT TO REPLACE THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICTS ON THE CITY'S IDENTIFIED "HOUSING SITES" WITH HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (65 DU/AC) AND MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS (65 TO 80 DU/AC). INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3311-26, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 2 ZONING AND LAND USE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT THAT REPLACE THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICTS ON THE CITY'S IDENTIFIED "HOUSING SITES" WITH HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (65 DU/AC) AND MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS (65 TO 80 DU/AC). FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3312-26, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 1 SUBDIVISIONS OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT THAT REPLACE THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICTS ON THE CITY'S IDENTIFIED "HOUSING SITES" WITH HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (65 DU/AC) AND MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS (65 TO 80 DU/AC). FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY'S CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA ATHENS SERVICES

APPROVE THE DRAFT TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE THE CONTRACT FOR FINAL APPROVAL AND EXECUTION FOLLOWING CONCLUSION OF THE MAY 19, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REFUSE RATE ADJUSTMENTS

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE CITY'S UPDATED STRATEGIC PLAN INCLUDING THE THREE-YEAR PRIORITY AREAS, GOALS, AND TWELVE-MONTH OBJECTIVES

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF

CONFERENCE 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: Warlie Corteza v. City of Redondo Beach, Quality Seafood, Inc., BC Urban, LLC and DOES 1 to 25 Case Number: 25TRCV00066

CONFERENCE 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: Marcia St. Laurent v. City of Redondo Beach, Howard E. Wood, Susan C. Wood, The HS Wood Family Trust and DOES 1-100, Inclusive Case Number: 25TRCV01441

CONFERENCE 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: Phillip Mack v. City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1-20, inclusive Case No: 24TRCV03382

CONFERENCE 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 Jon Goetz, Redwood Public Law 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

CONFERENCE 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: Feras Adamo, an individual; Manhattan Beach Smoke Shop Inc., a California Corporation v. City of Redondo Beach; Jim Light, an individual; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive Case Number: 26STCP01367

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ADJOURNMENT