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City Council

2026-05-12 · agenda-only view · official agenda ↗ · watch on YouTube ↗

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Public comment (general) from video ▶ 2:11:22

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Noise complaints and code enforcement failures over air conditioning units in side setbacks 2 speakers

“the last three to four years, okay? We have the right to quiet enjoyment of our home, an implied covenant and property law which includes excessive noise.” ▶ 2:15:29

“in all our time. We just have not reached satisfaction. We're not getting the support from our city.” ▶ 2:16:06

Housing development, developer profiteering, and state mandates eroding local control 1 speakers

“from the beginning. This project was never truly about providing affordable housing. It was about maximizing land use and profit. Residents should also” ▶ 2:20:14

“and the quality of life. Affordable housing should benefit working families, not simply create opportunities for developers and speculators to attain entitlements, inflate property values,” ▶ 2:21:06

King Harbor waterfront business advocacy and push for a unified voice with the city 1 speakers

“progressive. And so um last year I decided that the best way to make change was to be change. So I ran for and became president of that association.” ▶ 2:23:47

“I think sometimes the council has had to make difficult decisions uh as as they relate to the waterfront and decisions on on what the waterfront should be uh” ▶ 2:24:58

Repurposing the AS plant as a cultural arts destination 1 speakers

“I'm getting to in a long about way is I know it's not possible now but again I'm still advocating and hoping that at some point the AS plant might be a place for art. It might be a um a satellite” ▶ 2:28:24

“for them. I mean, who wouldn't want this South Bay presence with the view that it has? It's incredible. So, that is a” ▶ 2:28:45

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[26-0607] 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 agreement ▶ 13:21 · 1 min

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[26-0609] 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 other ▶ 13:56 · 93 min

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[26-0601] MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION OF MAY 17 - 23, 2026 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK proclamation ▶ 1:48:51 · 14 min

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[26-0582] For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting other ▶ 2:02:34 · 1 min

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[26-0583] APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 12, 2026 other consent ▶ 2:03:58

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[26-0584] APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA other consent ▶ 2:03:58

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[26-0585] APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: A. MARCH 31, 2026 ADJOURNED AND STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING B. APRIL 14, 2026 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING C. APRIL 21, 2026 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING minutes consent ▶ 2:03:58

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[26-0534] ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2605-028 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET MODIFICATION APPROPRIATING $25,000 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS TO THE CITY'S WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR THE DISPOSAL OF ABANDONED OR SURRENDERED VESSELS IN KING HARBOR resolution consent ▶ 2:03:58

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[26-0573] APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH FEHR & PEERS, INC. FOR A MARINA PARKING REQUIREMENT ADJUSTMENT STUDY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000 FOR THE TERM MAY 12, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 agreement consent ▶ 2:03:58

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[26-0576] ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2605-029, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE SUSPENSION OF PREFERENTIAL PARKING HOURS IN THE VINCENT AND VINCENT 2 PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICTS FOR LIMITED HOURS ON JUNE 11 AND JUNE 12, 2026, FOR THE REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT’S MIDDLE SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT AND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONIES resolution consent ▶ 2:03:58

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[26-0592] APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MELAD AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHECK SERVICES AND INSPECTION AND PERMIT TECHNICIAN STAFFING SUPPORT AS NEEDED, ADDING $500,000 TO THE AGREEMENT, FOR A NEW NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $1,000,000 FULLY OFFSET BY FEES APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BOWMAN INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS LTD. TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHECK SERVICES AND INSPECTION AND PERMIT TECHNICIAN STAFFING SUPPORT AS NEEDED, ADDING $500,000 TO THE AGREEMENT, FOR A NEW NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $970,000 FULLY OFFSET BY FEES APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHECK SERVICES AND INSPECTION AND PERMIT TECHNICIAN STAFFING SUPPORT AS NEEDED, ADDING $500,000 TO THE AGREEMENT, FOR A NEW NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $700,000 FULLY OFFSET BY FEES APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TRUE NORTH COMPLIANCE SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHECK SERVICES AN contract consent ▶ 2:03:58

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[26-0600] ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO CC-2605-030 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET MODIFICATION APPROPRIATING $60,000 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND resolution consent ▶ 2:03:58

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[26-0602] ADOPT 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 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION ADOPT 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 MIXEDUSE ZONING DISTRICTS (65 TO ordinance consent ▶ 2:03:58

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[26-0608] AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO OPPOSE A BOARD MOTION REGARDING A MORE ACCOUNTABLE HOMELESSNESS GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY INTRODUCED BY SUPERVISOR LINDSEY HORVATH other consent ▶ 2:03:58

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[26-0586] For eComments and Emails Received from the Public other not discussed on camera

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[26-0448] CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO SOLICIT FEEDBACK ON PUBLIC SERVICES GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS AND TO ADOPT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FY 2026-27 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PROCEDURES: 1. Reconvene the Public Hearing and take testimony 2. Close the Public Hearing; 3. Consider the public services grant recommendations; and 4. Adopt the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan. public_hearing ▶ 2:30:15 · 5 min

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[26-0577] DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO INCLUDE AN LGBTQ-THEMED ART SCULPTURE IN THE ARTESIA BOULEVARD STRATEGIC ART PLAN PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON THE PROPOSED SCOPE OF THE LGBTQ-THEMED ART PROJECT other ▶ 2:35:19 · 118 min

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[26-0474] DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DRAFT RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL CONTROL OF REDONDO BEACH WATERFRONT AND COASTAL RESOURCES IN RESPONSE TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE’S REQUEST FOR CITY INPUT AS PART OF THE LOS ANGELES COASTAL SPECIAL RESOURCES STUDY other ▶ 4:33:19 · 17 min

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