Transcript views / redondo-beach / 2026-03-03
City Council
2026-03-03 · agenda-only view · official agenda ↗ · watch on YouTube ↗
Meeting at a glance from video
4:40:26
on camera
25
items timestamped
13
consent items
16
motions
7
public commenters
agenda items (colored by topic)
consent calendar
public comment
procedure (roll call, adjournment…)
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Public comment (general) from video
▶ 2:44:22
~7 speakers (AI estimate)
Youth recreation and park access — high school students requesting extended basketball court lighting hours, noting Redondo Beach's shortage of courts
3 speakers
“anymore. So, our goal is to work collaborative collaboratively towards extending park lighting hours to 10 p.m. as well as well as installing infrastructure to bring more light to basketball courts. Uh we asked this in”
▶ 2:51:54
“Um, so by county standards, Rodono Beach is already considered a park poor city.”
▶ 2:52:34
Volunteerism and civic engagement — recognizing residents who contribute time and effort outside formal city structures
1 speakers
“Volunteers work without pay, without formal job descriptions, without overtime, and hopefully without political agendas. They step forward”
▶ 2:45:23
“part of a city network. Service is service. Commitment is commitment. The structure behind it does not diminish its value.”
▶ 2:45:48
Community events and local programs — free pet vaccination clinic, new farmers market launch, and ballet performances seeking city support
3 speakers
“Rabies vaccinations will be provided free of charge. Nobody pays for rabies vaccinations. We will take care of it.”
▶ 2:46:59
“nonprofit organization that so the revenues from the farmers market will get reinvested into the commercial areas in district 4 similar to how Riviera Village works instead of it just going”
▶ 2:55:53
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Agenda items & public comment
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[26-0237] 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 other ▶ 11:29 · 0 min
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[26-0238] 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 other ▶ 11:42 · 0 min
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[26-0239] 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 other ▶ 11:54 · 0 min
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[26-0240] 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 other ▶ 12:13 · 0 min
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[26-0241] 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 other ▶ 12:31 · 0 min
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[26-0242] 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 other ▶ 12:52 · 0 min
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[26-0243] 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 other ▶ 13:07 · 0 min
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[26-0244] 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 other ▶ 13:20 · 0 min
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[26-0245] 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: AES Southland Development, LLC and AES Redondo Beach, LLC v. California Coastal Commission Case Number: BS157789 other ▶ 13:35 · 0 min
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[26-0257] 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: Mason Thomas v. City of Redondo Beach WCAB No: ADJ19263797 other ▶ 13:48 · 0 min
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[26-0259] 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 Brian Campbell, BC Urban 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 other ▶ 14:03 · 0 min
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[26-0260] 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 Larry Kosmont, Kosmont Companies PROPERTY: 123 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-908) 179 & 181 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7503-033-903) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Various Prospective Tenants UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms other ▶ 14:16 · 0 min
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[26-0284] 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: 230 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7503-029-903) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: John Warner, Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles, a non-profit corporation UNDER NEGOTIATION: Terms other ▶ 14:36 · 0 min
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[26-0298] 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 other ▶ 14:46 · 88 min
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[26-0287] MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION OF MARCH 2026 AS RED CROSS MONTH proclamation ▶ 1:47:14 · 4 min
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[26-0288] MAYOR’S COMMENDATION TO COMMUNITY LEADERS REGARDING THE METRO C LINE EXTENSION PROJECT other ▶ 1:51:41 · 21 min
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[26-0129] REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDONDO BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY other ▶ 2:13:09 · 20 min
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[26-0251] REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY other ▶ 2:33:18 · 2 min
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[26-0278] For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting other ▶ 2:35:20 · 1 min
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[26-0279] APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2026 other consent ▶ 2:35:57
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[26-0193] APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA other consent ▶ 2:35:57
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[26-0167] APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: A. FEBRUARY 3, 2026 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING B. FEBRUARY 10, 2026 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING minutes consent ▶ 2:35:57
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[26-0209] PAYROLL DEMANDS CHECKS 30551-30566 IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,689.27, PD. 2/27/26 DIRECT DEPOSIT 308004-308639 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,585,757.13, PD. 2/27/26 EFT/ACH $10,835.18, PD. 2/13/26 (PP2604) EFT/ACH $475,687.28, PD. 2/23/26 (PP2603) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 123666-123841 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,965,697.90 EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $572,275.92 EFT US DEPT OF HUD $26,033.00 DIRECT DEPOSIT 100010240-100010328 IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,876.85, PD.2/27/26 REPLACEMENT DEMANDS 123664-123665 other consent ▶ 2:35:57
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[25-1426] APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000: 1. APPROVE AGREEMENTS WITH GRANITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC TO PROVIDE STARLINK INTERNET SERVICES ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS IN AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENDITURE OF $7,911 EFFECTIVE MARCH 4, 2026 UNTIL TERMINATED CONTACT: MIKE COOK, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR contract consent ▶ 2:35:57
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[26-0277] EXCUSED ABSENCES FROM VARIOUS COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS other consent ▶ 2:35:57
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[26-0101] APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,772 FOR DESIGN OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMMUNICATION AND NETWORK SYSTEM - INGLEWOOD AVENUE PROJECT agreement consent ▶ 2:35:57
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[26-0283] APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE VETERANS PARK HISTORIC LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTER - EXTERIOR ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS, JOB NO. 20900, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS contract consent ▶ 2:35:57
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[26-0208] APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LUCCI AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO INCREASE THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT BY $100,000, FOR A NEW TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $400,000, AND TO EXTEND THE TERM TO MAY 5, 2028 agreement consent ▶ 2:35:57
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[26-0168] APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH 3V SIGNS AND GRAPHICS, LLC FOR THE PRINTING AND INSTALLATION OF THE REMAINING NORTH REDONDO BEACH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION STREET BANNERS ALONG ARTESIA BLVD IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $34,612 FOR THE TERM MARCH 3, 2026 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026 agreement not discussed on camera
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[26-0262] APPROVE THE CONSENT TO THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE SUBLEASE BETWEEN MAJESTIC KHM, LLC AND BLUEWATER GRILL REDONDO L.P., FOR THE PREMISES AT 665 NORTH HARBOR DRIVE agreement consent ▶ 2:35:57
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[26-0204] ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2603-011, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $27,000 IN ADDITIONAL GRANT YEAR 2023 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE VEHICLE-MOUNTED MOBILE LICENSE PLATE READER CAMERAS AND ASSOCIATED WARRANTY, DEVICE LICENSE FEE, AND INSTALLATION COSTS FROM MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,910, THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT, UTILIZING STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT FUNDS resolution consent ▶ 2:35:57
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[26-0258] RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZATION REPORT FOR SETTLEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $25,000 report consent ▶ 2:35:57
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[26-0276] AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR FY27 CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTED SPENDING PROJECT APPLICATIONS other consent ▶ 2:35:57
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[26-0299] ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2603-012 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING THE APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE HEARING OFFICER DESIGNATED BY THE CITY MANAGER, WHICH REVOKED BUSINESS LICENSE #330177 ISSUED TO THE MANHATTAN BEACH SMOKE SHOP DBA REDONDO SMOKE SHOP AND HOOKAH LOCATED AT 2205 ARTESIA BOULEVARD, UNIT A, REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90278 UNDER THE OWNERSHIP OF FERAS ADAMO, WHICH THEREBY GRANTED A REINSTATEMENT OF BUSINESS LICENSE #330177 BUT ONLY UPON COMPLETION OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS AND SUBJECT TO NEW CONDITIONS resolution ▶ 2:37:01 · 7 min
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[26-0282] For eComments and Emails Received from the Public other not discussed on camera
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[26-0285] DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE GENERAL PLAN - LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THREE REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTIES USED FOR COMMUNITY, PARK AND RECREATION PURPOSES INCLUDING THE ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE, THE FORMER FRANKLIN SCHOOL SITE, AND THE LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE report ▶ 3:00:44 · 62 min
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[26-0286] DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING UPDATES TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RELATED CITY ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES/PROCEDURES (APPS) INCLUDING POLICIES PERTAINING TO VIDEO SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AND THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) other ▶ 4:02:27 · 37 min
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[26-0237] 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 other not discussed on camera
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[26-0238] 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 other not discussed on camera
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[26-0239] 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 other not discussed on camera
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[26-0240] 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 other not discussed on camera
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[26-0241] 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 other not discussed on camera
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[26-0242] 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 other not discussed on camera
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[26-0243] 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 other not discussed on camera
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[26-0244] 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 other not discussed on camera
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[26-0245] 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: AES Southland Development, LLC and AES Redondo Beach, LLC v. California Coastal Commission Case Number: BS157789 other not discussed on camera
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[26-0257] 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: Mason Thomas v. City of Redondo Beach WCAB No: ADJ19263797 other not discussed on camera
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[26-0259] 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 Brian Campbell, BC Urban 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 other ▶ 4:39:03 · 0 min
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[26-0260] 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 Larry Kosmont, Kosmont Companies PROPERTY: 123 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-908) 179 & 181 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7503-033-903) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Various Prospective Tenants UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms other not discussed on camera
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[26-0284] 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: 230 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7503-029-903) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: John Warner, Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles, a non-profit corporation UNDER NEGOTIATION: Terms other ▶ 4:39:17 · 0 min
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[26-0298] 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 other ▶ 4:39:27 · 1 min
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