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 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 PROPERTY: 113 W. Torrance Blvd., Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-908) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Raquel Butler, Butler Insurance Services LLC UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, 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 Katherine Buck, Acting 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

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 PROPERTY: Fisherman's Wharf: 200-250 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-934) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Various Tenants UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price

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: 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, Torrance Boulevard, Knob Hill Avenue, Vista Del Mar, Camino de la Costa, 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

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

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION OF MAY 2026 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA

AGENCY RECESS

For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting

APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 19, 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:

NONE CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK

PAYROLL DEMANDS

CHECKS 30607-30614 IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,832.66, PD. 5/8/26 DIRECT DEPOSIT 311203-311827 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,676,327.41, PD. 5/8/26 EFT/ACH $11,120.18, PD. 4/24/26 (PP2609) EFT/ACH $492,826.87, PD. 5/4/26 (PP2608) EFT/ACH $492,930.85, PD. 5/18/26 (PP2609) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 124683-124899 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,694,038.52 CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, FINANCE DIRECTOR

APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHSTAR ENGINEERING & CONSULTING, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT, CYCLE 2, PHASE 5, JOB NO. 40190, THE GRANT AVENUE RESURFACING PHASE I - HARKNESS LANE TO GREEN LANE PROJECT, JOB NO. 70960, THE LOCAL TRAVEL NETWORK PROJECT, JOB NO. 41480, AND THE PCH CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, JOB NO. 40800, INCREASING THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $432,920 FOR A NEW NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $866,126

CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY'S SAFE STREETS FOR ALL GRANT APPLICATION

CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE A FINAL CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,293 TO KASA CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND UPON COMPLETION OF FINAL PAYMENT, ACCEPT AS COMPLETE THE NORTH REDONDO BEACH BIKEWAY EXTENSION, JOB NO. 41250, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER AND RELEASE THE RETENTION PAYMENT TO KASA CONSTRUCTION, INC., UPON EXPIRATION OF THE 35-DAY LIEN PERIOD AFTER SAID RECORDATION AND NO CLAIMS BEING FILED UPON THE PROJECT

CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY TREASURER'S THIRD QUARTER, FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 REPORT

CONTACT: EUGENE SOLOMON, CITY TREASURER

APPROVE AN ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STUDIO NOVA A ARCHITECTS INC., FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $100,000 AND A TERM THROUGH MAY 18, 2028

CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS 3 AND 4 WITH DASH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. TO CONSTRUCT NEW BUS PADS FOR THE AVIATION BOULEVARD AT ARTESIA BOULEVARD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, NORTHBOUND RIGHT TURN LANE PROJECT, JOB NO. 40780 AND THE PCH CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, JOB NO. 40800 IN THE AMOUNT OF $277,286.28

RESET THE CITY ENGINEER'S AUTHORIZATION LIMIT FOR THE CONTRACT TO $125,000 TO ALLOW FOR FUTURE CHANGE ORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REMAINING CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOUR PROJECTS WITHIN THE CONTRACT SCOPE CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2605-031, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REAFFIRMING THE IMPORTANCE OF CITY MANAGEMENT AND AUTHORITY OVER THE REDONDO BEACH WATERFRONT AND COASTAL RESOURCES IN RESPONSE TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE LOS ANGELES COASTAL SPECIAL RESOURCES STUDY

CONTACT: JANE CHUNG, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER

APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH CURTIN MARITIME CORP. TO PROVIDE BARGE SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000 FOR THE TERM MAY 20, 2026 TO JULY 31, 2026

APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PI ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL COLLECTION AND REPORTING SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,609 FOR THE TERM MAY 20, 2026 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026 CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR

APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH MAY 31, 2027 WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY

CONTACT: EUGENE SOLOMON, CITY TREASURER

APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH HARLEM IS POPPIN LLC FOR FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 WATCH PARTY SCREENING EQUIPMENT AND ADVERTISING OPERATIONS AT THE SEASIDE LAGOON

CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR

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

PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING CONTRACTOR'S CHARGES AND CORRESPONDING CITY FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL, MULTI-FAMILY, AND COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR AND FOR FUTURE RATE ADJUSTMENTS AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER A MAJORITY PROTEST EXISTS

ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2605-032, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CONTRACTOR'S CHARGES AND CORRESPONDING CITY FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL, MULTI-FAMILY, AND COMMERCIAL REFUSE COLLECTION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR AND ORDERING THE ANNUAL REFUSE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 TO BE COLLECTED ON THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TAX ROLL APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES INC., DBA ATHENS SERVICES, FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES, TO UPDATE THE FEE STRUCTURE, ADD AND MODIFY CERTAIN SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AND EXTEND THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2036 CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN EXEMPTION DECLARATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO EXTEND THE EXISTING OUTDOOR DINING DECK PROGRAM WITHIN THE RIVIERA VILLAGE OVERLAY AREA FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS. THE PROGRAM WOULD ALLOW PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES TO CONTINUE USING DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, INCLUDING ON-STREET PARKING AREAS, FOR OUTDOOR DINING AND RELATED TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENTS, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE CITY STANDARDS, PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.

ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2605-033, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CEQA EXEMPTION DECLARATION AND APPROVING A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO EXTEND THE EXISTING RIVIERA VILLAGE OUTDOOR DINING DECK PROGRAM FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, ALLOWING PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES TO CONTINUE USING DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, INCLUDING ON-STREET PARKING AREAS, FOR OUTDOOR DINING AND RELATED TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENTS, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE CITY STANDARDS, PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL (CASE NO. 2026-0374) CONTACT: MARC WIENER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE A SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE YOUTH COMMISSION

CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET AND FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

RECEIVE AND FILE THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET AND FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DOCUMENTS AND SET JUNE 2, 2026 AS THE DATE TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET AND THE 2027-2031 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, FINANCE DIRECTOR

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF

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 PROPERTY: 113 W. Torrance Blvd., Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-908) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Raquel Butler, Butler Insurance Services LLC UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, 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 Katherine Buck, Acting 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

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 PROPERTY: Fisherman's Wharf: 200-250 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-934) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Various Tenants UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price

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: 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, Torrance Boulevard, Knob Hill Avenue, Vista Del Mar, Camino de la Costa, 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

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ADJOURNMENT