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City Council

2026-07-07 · agenda-only view · official agenda ↗ · watch on YouTube ↗

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Public comment (general) from video ▶ 2:55:16

~12 speakers (AI estimate)

Government transparency, accountability, and public records compliance 4 speakers

“service. Transparency is far more than publishing newsletters, issuing press releases, or posting on social media.” ▶ 3:13:22

“But Jim Light breaks the law by deleting posts from his city government Facebook page, violating the California Public Records Act, and violating the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. For some reason, he is not” ▶ 3:01:33

Traffic and pedestrian safety, and code enforcement pause 2 speakers

“about at your June 16th meeting. The conditions have remained the same for 16 years. Rolling stops at Avenue F, vehicles accelerating through the intersection, unsafe pedestrian crossings. In 2023, I submitted a formal” ▶ 2:56:14

“to stop for a hazard. You cannot stop for what you cannot see.” ▶ 3:03:34

Council unresponsiveness and lack of meaningful dialogue with residents 3 speakers

“In 2025, I sent 14 follow-up emails. 13 received no responses. On May 28th, I” ▶ 2:57:39

“solutions. Public comment is an essential part of representative government, but it is not a substitute for genuine communication between elected officials and the public.” ▶ 3:13:58

Economic development, public spaces, and city revenue opportunities 5 speakers

“me. Every survey on the subject has shown that people want the Artisia corridor to be walkable, to feel safe, to have available the things they need and want to buy for their families. And” ▶ 3:16:51

“businesses, two dispensaries would generate over a million dollars of annual recurring tax revenue. I checked” ▶ 3:20:17

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Agenda items & public comment

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[26-0763] 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: Californians for Homeownership, Inc. v. City of Redondo Beach Case Number: 26STCP02197 other ▶ 13:02 · 0 min

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[26-0780] 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: Mehta Mechanical Company v. City of Redondo Beach, and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive Case Number: 25TRCV00677 other ▶ 13:17 · 0 min

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[26-0807] CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). One potential case (Letter received from the Law Firm Rand Paster & Nelson LLP dated June 16, 2026, attached as part of the Agenda packet). other ▶ 13:31 · 0 min

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[26-0809] 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 other ▶ 13:42 · 119 min

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[26-0769] MAYOR’S COMMENDATION TO THE 2026 REDONDO BEACH SOUTH BAY MEDAL OF VALOR AWARDEES proclamation ▶ 2:16:24 · 17 min

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[26-0810] CONGRESSMAN TED LIEU’S CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION OF A $250,000 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING CHECK FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE CITY’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LEASE PROJECT grant ▶ 2:33:46 · 11 min

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[26-0779] REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY other ▶ 2:44:29 · 0 min

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[26-0817] PARKING AUTHORITY - REGULAR MEETING - CANCELLED other ▶ 2:44:36 · 3 min

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[26-0784] For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting other ▶ 2:47:24 · 0 min

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[26-0785] APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 7, 2026 other consent ▶ 2:47:51

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[26-0786] APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA other consent ▶ 2:47:51

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[26-0787] APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: A. JUNE 2, 2026 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS B. JUNE 9, 2026 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS minutes consent ▶ 2:47:51

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[26-0682] PAYROLL DEMANDS CHECKS 30650-30682 IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,651.76, PD. 6/19/26 DIRECT DEPOSIT 313125-313778 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,605,257.05, PD. 6/19/26 CHECKS 30683-30683 IN THE AMOUNT OF $432.19, PD. 6/25/26 DIRECT DEPOSIT 313779-313784 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,077.62, PD. 6/25/26 EFT/ACH $11,120.18, PD. 6/5/26 (PP2612) EFT/ACH $495,015.92, PD. 6/29/26 (PP2612) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS CHECKS 125275-125450 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,163,176.49 EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $572,428.02 DIRECT DEPOSIT 100010590-100010676 IN THE AMOUNT OF $106,289.92, PD.7/1/26 REPLACEMENT DEMANDS 125273-125274 warrant consent ▶ 2:47:51

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[26-0757] APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000: 1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION FOR EXTENDED WARRANTY SERVICES FOR AUTOPULSE DEVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,876.13 FOR THE TERM JULY 1, 2026 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2028 CONTACT: PATRICK BUTLER, FIRE CHIEF 2. APPROVE A CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF THE AGREEMENT WITH EXCELSIOR ELEVATOR CORPORATION TO LIFTECH ELEVATOR SERVICES, LLC TO PROVIDE ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH FEBRUARY 19, 2027 CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 3. APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE PROVISION OF INMATE FOOD SERVICES BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOOD SERVICES UNIT AMENDING EXHIBIT A TO INCREASE THE UNIT COST FROM $3.36 TO $3.52 PER MEAL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 CONTACT: STEPHEN SPRENGEL, POLICE CHIEF 4. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MAXIMUS US SERVICES, INC., THE CITY’S INTERNAL SERVICE FUND ALLOCATION CONSULTANT, TO REFLECT FY 2026 REPO contract consent ▶ 2:47:51

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[26-0468] APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH KOSMONT TRANSACTIONS SERVICES, INC., DBA KOSMONT FINANCIAL SERVICES, FOR CITY BOND REPORTING ACTIVITIES FOR A COST OF $18,500 IN YEAR 1 AND A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $62,500, INCLUDING CONTINGENCY, FOR THE TERM JULY 7, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2031 contract consent ▶ 2:47:51

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[26-0554] APPROVE FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 84401 (FOR THE 43 UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT, AT 122 AND 126 N PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND 208 CENTRAL COURT) AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY THE MAP’S APPROVAL other consent ▶ 2:47:51

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[26-0704] ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2607-048, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 AS “OPEN WATER SWIM DAY” IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH IN SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPORT OF THE EIGHTH ANNUAL SWIM THE AVENUES WATER SPORTS EVENT TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH COASTAL WATERS AND IN APPRECIATION OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES’ EFFORTS TO PERMIT THE EVENT AND PROVIDE LOGISTICAL SUPPORT proclamation consent ▶ 2:47:51

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[26-0733] APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CITYWIDE CURB RAMP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, JOB NO. 40399, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS other consent ▶ 2:47:51

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[26-0743] APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL EVENT SERVICES WITH NIKE, INC. FOR THE NIKE AFTER DARK RUN HALF MARATHON EVENT SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 24, 2026 agreement consent ▶ 2:47:51

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[26-0761] INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3313-26 AN ORDINANCE 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 INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING. ordinance consent ▶ 2:47:51

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[26-0767] ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. 2607-049, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS REGARDING VIOLATIONS OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS DURING VARIOUS HOURS FOR STREET SWEEPING TO INCREASE THE TOTAL PENALTY AMOUNT FROM $55 TO $79 resolution consent ▶ 2:47:51

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[26-0778] APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED CUSHIONS ON THE 300 BLOCK OF AVENUE F BETWEEN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND PALOS VERDES BOULEVARD other consent ▶ 2:47:51

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[26-0782] APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO ACCEPT ALLOCATED COUNTY LOCAL SOLUTIONS FUNDS AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS AGENCY FUNDS FOR SINGLE-ROOM OCCUPANCY (SRO) AND MOTEL BEDS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $260,000 ADOPT BY 4/5 VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2607-046, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $260,000 FROM THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS COUNTY ALLOCATED LOCAL SOLUTIONS GRANT FUNDS TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANT FUND FOR SINGLE-ROOM OCCUPANCY (SRO) AND MOTEL BEDS agreement consent ▶ 2:47:51

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[26-0783] APPROVE THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX WAIVER APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE RIVIERA VILLAGE ASSOCIATION REQUESTING AN EXEMPTION FROM COMPLIANCE WITH THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RATES ESTABLISHED IN REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6-1.22, AS PER SECTION 6-1.08 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, FOR THE RIVIERA VILLAGE SUMMER FESTIVAL EVENT OCCURRING JUNE 26-28, 2026 other consent ▶ 2:47:51

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[26-0804] ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2607-050, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF CLASS SPECIFICATIONS BY CREATING THE POSITION OF WATERFRONT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2607-051, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR resolution consent ▶ 2:47:51

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[26-0788] For eComments and Emails Received from the Public other not discussed on camera

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[26-0764] PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER USER FEE AMENDMENTS FOR THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2607-047, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT USER FEES PROCEDURES: a. Open the Public Hearing and take testimony; b. Close the Public Hearing; and, c. Adopt by title only Resolution No. CC-2607-047 public_hearing ▶ 3:28:58 · 6 min

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[26-0765] DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH SWINERTON BUILDERS FOR PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES FOR PHASE 1 OF THE MEASURE FP FIRE STATIONS 1 AND 2 SUBPROJECT, FOR A CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,664,815 AND THE TERM JULY 7, 2026 TO JANUARY 25, 2027 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH SWINERTON BUILDERS FOR PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES FOR PHASE 1 OF THE MEASURE FP, POLICE FACILITIES SUBPROJECT, FOR A CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,906,592 AND THE TERM JULY 7, 2026 TO FEBRUARY 14, 2027 agreement ▶ 3:35:02 · 48 min

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[26-0768] DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN UPDATE DIRECT STAFF TO INCLUDE THE LATEST HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE IN THE ARTICLE XXVII TRAFFIC ANALYSIS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN MODIFICATIONS PROVIDE DIRECTION ON THE SCOPE OF THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND ZONING ORDINANCE MODIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL BY AUGUST 4, 2026 AND THE CORRESPONDING BALLOT MEASURE TO BE SCHEDULED FOR THE NOVEMBER 2026 GENERAL ELECTION other ▶ 4:22:43 · 80 min

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[26-0776] DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE NAMING OF THE HERONDO OPEN SPACE PARK AREA LOCATED AT HERONDO STREET AND CATALINA AVENUE other ▶ 5:42:34 · 17 min

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