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City Council

2026-06-02 · agenda-only view · official agenda ↗ · watch on YouTube ↗

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Public comment (general) from video ▶ 2:17:52

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Hedge ordinance enforcement — four District 4 residents sought a pause on citations and reform of a complaint-driven process they say has been weaponized by a single filer against long-standing landscaping 4 speakers

“the proposed reform requiring a bonafide complaint from an actual neighbor is thoughtful um and addresses the weaponization of this ambiguous code that's affected over 50 residents. Um” ▶ 2:19:13

“residents throughout Rodondo Beach. Many of these recent notices appear to stem from complaints submitted by a single resident rather than concerns raised by immediate neighbors. As a result,” ▶ 2:22:40

North Redondo commercial revitalization — speakers urged the city to support crowd-drawing events and activate vacant Artesia Boulevard space to boost local business revenue 2 speakers

“neighborhood they can walk to. In the era of tight budgets, hiring freezes, reserve draw downs, the farmers market shows that when you attract a crowd of North Redondoans, they will spend. The” ▶ 2:33:18

“it is the biggest economic development program we have in Northrondo. It puts people right into the businesses and it drives tons of traffic on those two nights. It's a sellout every single” ▶ 2:42:17

Athens trash rate increases — residents challenged the legality and scale of hikes doubling or quadrupling bills with 30 days' notice, questioning whether a Prop 218 study was ever conducted 2 speakers

“Our complex is going from $751 a month to $1,548. That's over a 100% increase. I have one” ▶ 2:43:55

“commented when I was there that I don't think you even did a Prop 218 qualifying study. So, I don't have any idea how you arrived at what you arrived at. Um, I've” ▶ 2:47:17

Community beautification and public art — a business owner offered free pier pressure-washing, artists proposed a beach-trash mosaic, and a resident flagged legal risk to the deteriorating Wyland Whaling Wall mural 3 speakers

“these buildings. And I'm l I'm I'm literally volunteering about 60 to$80,000 of free pressure washing, soft washing, whatever to remove all the dirt and make all the buildings on the pier, the village look new again. So I'm here to” ▶ 2:29:46

“city, this art is protected, cannot be painted over or destroyed in any way without the consent of the artist. And” ▶ 2:39:46

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[26-0673] 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: Joseph Rangel v. City of Redondo Beach WCAB No: Unassigned other ▶ 14:34 · 0 min

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[26-0672] CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8. AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Mike Witzansky, City Manager Luke Smude, Assistant to the City Manager Katherine Buck, Acting Waterfront & Economic Development Director Jon Goetz, Redwood Public Law PROPERTY: 123 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7505-002-908) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Raman Walia, Multiverse Platforms - Level Up Bowl & Bistro UNDER NEGOTIATION: Lease Status, Price, and Terms other ▶ 14:49 · 0 min

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[26-0680] 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 Luke Smude, Assistant to the City Manager Jon Goetz, Redwood Public Law PROPERTY: Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot and Seaside Lagoon (portions of APN #s: 7503-029-900 and 7503-029-903) NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Allen Sanford, BeachLife Festival UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms other ▶ 15:05 · 89 min

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[26-0646] REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDONDO BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY other ▶ 1:59:20 · 13 min

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[26-0675] REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY other ▶ 2:12:47 · 3 min

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[26-0669] For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting other consent ▶ 2:16:01

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[26-0666] APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2026 other consent ▶ 2:16:17

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[26-0667] APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA other consent ▶ 2:16:17

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[26-0668] APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: A. MAY 5, 2026 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING B. MAY 12, 2026 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING minutes consent ▶ 2:16:17

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[26-0505] PAYROLL DEMANDS CHECKS 30615-30623 IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,329.34, PD. 5/22/26 DIRECT DEPOSIT 311828-311467 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,540,643.80, PD. 5/22/26 EFT/ACH $11,120.18, PD. 5/8/26 (PP2610) EFT/ACH $11,120.18, PD. 5/22/26 (PP2611) EFT/ACH $485,227.49, PD. 6/1/26 (PP2610) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 124900-125061 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,549,977.29 EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $579,095.10 DIRECT DEPOSIT 100010503-100010589 IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,251.39, PD.6/1/26 warrant consent ▶ 2:16:17

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[26-0081] APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000: 1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH EASY READER, INC. FOR THE PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES AT A COST OF $11.00 PER COLUMN INCH (WITH A TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE FOR FY 2026-27 OF $34,500) FOR THE TERM JULY 1, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027 CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK contract consent ▶ 2:16:17

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[26-0553] ACCEPT AS COMPLETE KINGSDALE AVENUE RESURFACING (BETWEEN GRANT AVENUE AND 182ND STREET) PROJECT, JOB NO. 40880; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER AND RELEASE THE FINAL RETENTION PAYMENT OF $59,103 TO SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, UPON EXPIRATION OF THE 35-DAY LIEN PERIOD AFTER SAID RECORDATION AND NO CLAIMS BEING FILED ON THE PROJECT contract consent ▶ 2:16:17

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[26-0655] APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE THREE-YEAR SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CASHEL CORPORATION, DBA INTEGRATED MEDIA SYSTEMS, FOR EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES NEEDED TO UPDATE THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AUDIO VISUAL ENCODER INCREASING THE AGREEMENT’S NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT FROM $136,032 TO $192,439 agreement consent ▶ 2:16:17

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[26-0671] ADOPT BY 4/5 VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2606-034, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $150,705.93 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDS TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND FOR HOUSING NAVIGATOR SUPERVISOR SALARY REIMBURSEMENT ($75,167.45) AND PALLET SHELTER OPERATIONS ($75,538.48) resolution consent ▶ 2:16:17

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[26-0674] RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZATION REPORT FOR SETTLEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $25,000 report consent ▶ 2:16:17

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[26-0670] For eComments and Emails Received from the Public other consent ▶ 2:16:01

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[26-0397] PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR THE STREET LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ADOPT, BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2606-035, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT, AND LEVYING OF THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE STREET LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR FROM JULY 1, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027 PROCEDURES: 1. Open the public hearing, take testimony and deliberate; 2. Close the public hearing; and 3. Adopt Resolution No. CC-2606-035 public_hearing ▶ 2:51:13 · 5 min

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[26-0587] PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET AND 2027-2031 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROCEDURES: 1. Open the Public Hearing; 2. Discuss the Proposed Budget (with a Focus on Operations); 3. Take testimony; 4. Receive and file Budget Response Reports; and, 5. Continue the Public Hearing to June 9, 2026 public_hearing ▶ 2:56:08 · 147 min

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[26-0604] DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A NEW MAYOR PRO TEM, DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND APPOINTING A CITY REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE LA COUNTY SANITATION MEETING FOR JUNE 3, 2026 ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION CC-2606-036, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A NEW MAYOR PRO TEM, DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY FOR A TERM COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2027 AND APPOINTING A CITY REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE LA COUNTY SANITATION MEETING FOR JUNE 3, 2026 appointment ▶ 5:23:34 · 8 min

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