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.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

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

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION

The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). One potential case

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: City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board. Case Number: 20STCP03193

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: New Commune DTLA, LLC and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach. Case Number: B336042

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: New Commune DTLA, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development, et al. Case Number: B337897

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: New Commune DTLA LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive. Case Number: 23STCV10146

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: 9300 Wilshire, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive. Case Number: 23STCP02189

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: Yes in My Back Yard, a California nonprofit corporation; SONJA TRAUSS, an individual v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development, and DOES 1 through 25 inclusive. Case Number: 23TRCP00325

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: In re 9300 Wilshire LLC. Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER

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: In re 9300 Wilshire, LLC (9300 Wilshire, LLC et al. v. AES-Redondo Beach, LLC). Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-ap-01163-ER

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8. AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Mike Witzansky, City Manager; Elizabeth Hause, Community Services Director. PROPERTY: Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot and Seaside Lagoon (portions of APN #s: 7503-029-900 and 7503-029-903). Portions of Harbor Drive, Pacific Avenue, Catalina Avenue, Gertruda Avenue, Herondo Street, and Esplanade. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Kellie Hawkins, Englander Knabe & Allen on Behalf of Nike, Inc. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8. AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Mike Witzansky, City Manager; Elizabeth Hause, Community Services Director. PROPERTY: Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot (portions of APN #s: 7503-029-900 and 7503-029-903). Portions of King Harbor turn basin and hand launch. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Adam Brzyski, Game On Live Studio, Water Polo Program Coordinator. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION

PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/ AB 1234 TRAVEL EXPENSE REPORTS

MAYOR'S COMMENDATION TO CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE ON THEIR 100TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION OF APRIL 24, 2026 AS ARBOR DAY IN REDONDO BEACH

APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA

AGENCY RECESS

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.

For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting

CONSENT CALENDAR

Business items, except those formally noticed for public hearing, or those pulled for discussion are assigned to the Consent Calendar. The Mayor or any City Council Member may request that any Consent Calendar item(s) be removed, discussed, and acted upon separately. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be taken up under the "Excluded Consent Calendar" section below. Those items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved in one motion. The Mayor will call on anyone wishing to address the City Council on any Consent Calendar item on the agenda, which has not been pulled by Council for discussion. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once and comments will be limited to a total of three minutes.

APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 21, 2026

CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK

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

CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK

APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:

A. MARCH 17, 2026 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING. CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK

PAYROLL DEMANDS

CHECKS 30590-30600 IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,814.69, PD. 4/10/26. DIRECT DEPOSIT 309927-310558 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,426,781.83, PD. 4/10/26. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 124252-124509 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,323,884.50. CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, FINANCE DIRECTOR

APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:

1. APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH VORTEX SERVICES, LLC DBA SANCON TECHNOLOGIES FOR ON-CALL SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION (INCLUDING LINING) AND STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO APRIL 21, 2028. CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. 2. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER FOR PLACEMENT OF THE CITY'S ANNUAL STREET LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CHARGES, SEWER USER FEES, AND REFUSE FEES ON THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR SECURED TAX ROLL FOR AN AMOUNT OF $0.25 PER ASSESSMENT, PER PARCEL, AND $13.00 FOR EACH CORRECTION (FOR AN ESTIMATED FY 2026-27 CITY EXPENDITURE TOTAL OF $15,000). CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PERMITECH SOLUTIONS CORPORATION FOR AS-NEEDED WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING SERVICES

FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000 ANNUALLY AND A TERM ENDING APRIL 21, 2027 WITH UP TO TWO ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS. CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. 2604-022

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO RAMCO GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $719,885 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE VETERANS PARK HISTORIC LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTER - EXTERIOR ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, JOB NO. 20900. CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2604-020

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,308.16 FROM THE REDONDO BEACH POLICE AND FIRE FOUNDATION AND AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE THE $20,308.16 IN DONATION FUNDS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATING BUDGET TO FUND THE COST OF FOUR (4) SEEK PRO+ THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS. CONTACT: PATRICK BUTLER, FIRE CHIEF

ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2604-021

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RETIRED CALPERS ANNUITANT DAVID BIGGS TO PERFORM SERVICES AS AN "EXTRA HELP" PROJECT MANAGER IN THE WATERFRONT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56 AND 21224. CONTACT: DIANE STRICKFADEN, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SOUTH BAY PARKLAND CONSERVANCY

FOR VOLUNTEER COORDINATION, COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING, AND HABITAT STEWARDSHIP SERVICES AT WILDERNESS PARK AND THE CITY HALL COURTYARD IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000 PER YEAR FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2030. CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR

APPROVE THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL EVENT SERVICES AND REVOCABLE LICENSE WITH SANFORD VENTURES, INC.

FOR THE USE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE BEACHLIFE FESTIVAL, AMENDING THE FACILITY USE FEE, OPERATING HOURS, FESTIVAL PREMISES, LOAD-IN OPTIONS, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL EXPENSES FOR THE FESTIVAL TO OCCUR MAY 1-3, 2026. CONTACT: KATHERINE BUCK, ACTING WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2604-019

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRANKLIN PARK PLAYGROUND AS "MAINTENANCE" AND EXEMPTING IT FROM BIDDING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 19 AND 19.1(A) OF THE CITY CHARTER OF REDONDO BEACH. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PLAYCORE WISCONSIN, INC., DBA GAMETIME, FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT FRANKLIN PARK FOR A COST OF $394,856.32. CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR

For eComments and Emails Received from the Public

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE FULTON PLAYFIELD MULTI-BENEFIT INFILTRATION PROJECT

APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROJECT, JOB NO. 60280, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS. CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DESIGN OF THE SEASIDE LAGOON REHABILITATION PROJECT

REVIEW THE SEASIDE LAGOON PROJECT DESIGN OPTIONS AND DIRECT STAFF TO PURSUE ENTITLEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 1 OF THE PROJECT TO REPLACE THE LAGOON'S WATER FEATURE AND REBUILD THE NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT. CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR

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

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION

The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). One potential case

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: City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board. Case Number: 20STCP03193

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: New Commune DTLA, LLC and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach. Case Number: B336042

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: New Commune DTLA, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development, et al. Case Number: B337897

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: New Commune DTLA LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive. Case Number: 23STCV10146

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: 9300 Wilshire, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive. Case Number: 23STCP02189

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: Yes in My Back Yard, a California nonprofit corporation; SONJA TRAUSS, an individual v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development, and DOES 1 through 25 inclusive. Case Number: 23TRCP00325

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: In re 9300 Wilshire LLC. Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER

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: In re 9300 Wilshire, LLC (9300 Wilshire, LLC et al. v. AES-Redondo Beach, LLC). Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-ap-01163-ER

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8. AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Mike Witzansky, City Manager; Elizabeth Hause, Community Services Director. PROPERTY: Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot and Seaside Lagoon (portions of APN #s: 7503-029-900 and 7503-029-903). Portions of Harbor Drive, Pacific Avenue, Catalina Avenue, Gertruda Avenue, Herondo Street, and Esplanade. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Kellie Hawkins, Englander Knabe & Allen on Behalf of Nike, Inc. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8. AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Mike Witzansky, City Manager; Elizabeth Hause, Community Services Director. PROPERTY: Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot (portions of APN #s: 7503-029-900 and 7503-029-903). Portions of King Harbor turn basin and hand launch. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Adam Brzyski, Game On Live Studio, Water Polo Program Coordinator. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms