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.

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: Cornelia Blakely v. City of Redondo Beach, and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Case Number: 24TRCV02937

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: Claudia Siracusa v. City of Redondo Beach, a public entity, et al. Case Number: 26TRCV00905

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, Waterfront & Community Services Director Katherine Buck, Waterfront & Economic Development Manager 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8. AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Mike Witzansky, City Manager Elizabeth Hause, Waterfront & Community Services Director Katherine Buck, Waterfront & Economic Development Manager PROPERTY: Basin 3 Slips, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-932) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Various Tenants UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price

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

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 JULY 21, 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:

A. JUNE 16, 2026 ADJOURNED AN REGULAR MEETING

PAYROLL DEMANDS

CHECKS 30684-30700 IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,030.84, PD. 7/3/26 DIRECT DEPOSIT 313785-314444 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,541,154.32, PD. 7/3/26 CHECKS 30701-30716 IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,846.02, PD. 7/17/26 DIRECT DEPOSIT 314445-315120 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,675,870.08, PD. 7/17/26 EFT/ACH $11,091.01, PD. 6/18/26 (PP2613) EFT/ACH $499,645.51, PD. 7/13/26 (PP2613) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 125451-125696 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,106,342.27 EFT QMINDER LTD 10,888.00

APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH STATION AUTOMATION, INC. DBA PSTRAX FOR ELECTRONIC LOGGING SYSTEMS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,749.11 AND THE TERM JUNE 20, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 19, 2029

APPROVE A LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH BARRICADE AI, INC. TO PROVIDE A COMPUTER REPORT WRITING SOFTWARE PLATFORM FOR A 60-DAY NO COST TRIAL PERIOD WITH AN OPTION TO CONTINUE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10 MONTHS AT A COST OF $50 PER USER, PER MONTH, FOR AN ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE OF $6,000 AND THE TERM JULY 21, 2026 THROUGH JULY 20, 2027, UNLESS TERMINATED DURING THE TRIAL PERIOD

DECLARING THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION POSITIONS VACANT BASED ON ABSENCE FROM 3 OR MORE MEETINGS SINCE OCTOBER 1, 2025, PER REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2-9.107(7) AND; AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO POST NOTICE OF VACANCIES FOR THE BUDGET & FINANCE, CULTURAL ART, PUBLIC AMENITIES, AND PUBLIC WORKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION POSITIONS.

ACCEPT AS COMPLETE THE ARTESIA BOULEVARD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, JOB NO. 41330, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER AND TO RELEASE THE RETENTION PAYMENT UPON EXPIRATION OF THE 35-DAY LIEN PERIOD AFTER SAID RECORDATION AND NO CLAIMS BEING FILED UPON THE PROJECT

ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3313-26 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 6, SECTION 3-6.03 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PARKING METER HOURLY RATES. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2607-054, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT MADE BY THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE REDONDO BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 13146.4 REGARDING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3

APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 20 REPLACEMENT WALKWAY LIGHT POLES AND FIXTURES FROM SOUTH COAST LIGHTING AND DESIGN FOR VETERANS PARK AT A COST OF $93,068

APPROVE A TRANSIT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH FOR THE OPERATION OF BEACH CITIES TRANSIT LINE 109 FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD, BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, FOR A FEE OF $29,125 ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2607-055, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO ALLOCATE $29,125 FROM THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH FOR BEACH CITIES TRANSIT LINE 109 COST SHARING TO THE CITY'S TRANSIT FUND

ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2607-056, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $198,126 IN PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANT FUND

APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT DUTY AND PRACTICE AMMUNITION FROM DOOLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,762

APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CLEAR INC. FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $125,000 FOR THE TERM JULY 1, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027

APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (SLESA) WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR COURT SECURITY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND HERMOSA BEACH FOR HOUSING INITIATIVE COURT FOR THE TERM BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2031, UNLESS TERMINATED PRIOR BY EITHER PARTY

RECEIVE AND FILE A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO SENATE BILL 799, WHICH, IF APPROVED BY THE STATE, WOULD BROADEN THE SOUTH BAY REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST'S POWERS AND UPDATE ITS BOARD STRUCTURE

APPROVE AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND MULTIVERSE PLATFORMS INC FOR 123 INTERNATIONAL BOARDWALK, THE FORMER FUN FACTORY SPACE

RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY UPDATE TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 5, 2026

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 HEARINGS

ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MODIFICATION TO THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO HEDGE-RELATED ORDINANCES

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPOSED POLICY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY'S CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM, INCLUDING IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ANNUAL REVIEW PROCESS

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING BALLOT TEXT AND QUESTION FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE VOTERS FOR THE UPCOMING NOVEMBER 3, 2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XXVII OF THE CITY CHARTER FOR PROPOSED MAJOR CHANGES IN ALLOWABLE LAND USE, DETERMINE WHO SUBMITS ARGUMENT FOR, AND BALLOT LETTER DESIGNATIONS, AND ELECTION OR MEASURE RELATED ITEMS

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: Cornelia Blakely v. City of Redondo Beach, and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Case Number: 24TRCV02937

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: Claudia Siracusa v. City of Redondo Beach, a public entity, et al. Case Number: 26TRCV00905

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, Waterfront & Community Services Director Katherine Buck, Waterfront & Economic Development Manager 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8. AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Mike Witzansky, City Manager Elizabeth Hause, Waterfront & Community Services Director Katherine Buck, Waterfront & Economic Development Manager PROPERTY: Basin 3 Slips, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-932) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Various Tenants UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS

ADJOURNMENT