Old Tony's Negotiating New Lease

The owners of , also known as Old Tony's, is in negotiations with the city of Redondo Beach to extend the restaurant's lease at the , according to a post from Tony Trutanich Jr. on the Save Old Tony's on the Pier in Redondo Beach Facebook page.

The Facebook page has since been deleted, but the post still appears on the Save Tony's on the Pier page.

"Myself, the family and Regi have been working very closely with the city for the last 8 months or so in regards to the Old Tony's lease extension, and discussions have been going very well," Trutanich wrote. "As well all know, working with the city is not an overnight process. These discussions and negotiations will not conclude anytime soon."

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Though Redondo Beach officials could neither confirm nor deny the information due to Brown Act regulations, Tony's was one of many pier businesses listed on the City Council agenda for Nov. 15. According to the agenda, the property negotiations covered price and terms.

The Brown Act is California's open meetings law, which essentially requires officials to conduct city business in public. Real property negotiations, labor negotiations, public security, personnel issues and pending litigation are the only items that may be discussed in closed session.

Fans of Tony's caused a stir in May when it seemed as though the City Council would not extend the business' lease on the pier. The restaurant's lease expires in February 2012, and Tony's management feared it would be forced to go on a month-to-month lease.

Dozens of supporters attended a May 17 City Council meeting to express their support for renewing the restaurant's lease.

In his Facebook post, Trutanich thanked people for their support of the business and noted that city officials have been listening to fans' pleas.

"I personally believe that [City Manager] Bill Workman has Old Tony's best interest at heart," Trutanich said. "He has been available at an hour's notice to meet with myself to discuss the future of Old Tony's and has really kept us in the loop in regards to the city's progress in respect to their overall plans for the pier and harbor area."