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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Closed Session - Adjourned Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m.
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A. CALL TO ORDER
Via Teleconference, an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redondo Beach City Council was called to order by Mayor Brand at 4:30 p. m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Nehrenheim, Loewenstein, Horvath, Obagi, Emdee, Mayor Brand Councilmembers Absent: None
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Michael W. Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Vickie Kroneberger, Chief Deputy City Clerk
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION — NONE
D. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS— ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS — NONE E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Brand called for public comment via Zoom and eComment. There being no comments, Mayor Brand closed the public comment period.
F. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 4: 30 p. m.
F. 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR -
The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956. 8.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
PROPERTY:
Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot and Seaside Lagoon ( portions of APN # s 7503- 029-900 and 7503-033-903)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Allen Sanford - Sanford Ventures, Inc.
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
F. 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORThe Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956. 8.
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AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
PROPERTY:
239 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
a portion of APN: 7503-029- 900)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Allen Sanford, Sanford Ventures, Inc.
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
F. 3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR -The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956. 8.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
PROPERTY:
115 W. Torrance Blvd. Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 a portion of APN: 7505- 002-908)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Randy Waters, as an individual
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Emdee, to recess at 4:35 p. m. to conduct Closed Sessions attended by City Manager Mike Witzansky, City Attorney Mike Webb, Assistant City Attorney Cheryl Park, Real Estate Advisor Brian Campbell, and Acting Waterfront and Economic Development Director Laurie Koike. Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nehrenheim, Loewenstein, Horvath, Obagi, Emdee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
H. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Loewenstein, Horvath, Obagi, Mayor Brand Councilmembers Absent: Nehrenheim, Emdee ( both arrived at 6: 02 p. m.) Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Michael W. Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Vickie Kroneberger, Chief Deputy City Clerk
I. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS —NONE
J. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
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Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to adjourn at 6: 03 p. m. to a regular meeting. There being no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Via Teleconference, a Regular Meeting of the Redondo Beach City Council was called to order by Mayor Brand at 6: 03 p. m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Nehrenheim, Loewenstein, Horvath, Obagi, Emdee, Mayor Brand Councilmembers Absent: None
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Michael W. Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Vickie Kroneberger, Chief Deputy City Clerk
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
At the request of Mayor Brand, the audience and Councilmembers rose to salute the flag followed by a moment of silence.
D. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Loewenstein announced his next District 2 Community Meeting taking place tomorrow night January 19, 2022 from to 6 to 7:30 on Zoom with special guest Mayor Brand discussing state housing bills and keeping local control. He also said he is addressing increases in electricity bills.
Councilmember Horvath announced his District 3 Community Meeting on Thursday from 6 to 7: 30 p. m. virtually with special guest the Friendship Foundation discussing the Franklin School site and the project.
He also said the Martin Luther King Jr. Day event went very well.
Councilmember Obagi announced his Community Meeting taking place this Monday January 24, 2022 with the City Manager present. He also encouraged everyone to join the Redondo Beach Homelessness count in late February. He further said the federal government is now shipping out to homes COVID test kits.
Councilmember Emdee also supported the Martin Luther King Jr. Day event and indicated that the Hawaiian festival went very well. She also announced the Strategic Plan meetings coming up next week.
Mayor Brand also announced the Strategic Plan meetings taking place next week, which is a great opportunity for items to consider and discuss.
City Manager Witzansky announced that the Strategic Planning meetings will take place next week on Tuesday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 27, from 6: 00 p. m. to 9 p.m.
E. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Emdee, to approve the Order of Agenda as presented. There being no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
F. AGENCY RECESS: 6: 14 P. M.
F. 1. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CONTACT: JENNIFER PAUL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
RECONVENE: 6: 17 P. M.
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ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Nehrenheim, Loewenstein, Horvath, Obagi, Emdee, Mayor Brand Councilmembers Absent: None
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Michael W. Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Vickie Kroneberger, Chief Deputy City Clerk
G. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS— ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, to receive and file additional Items for P. 2 There being no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
H. 1. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND REGULAR MEETING OF January 18, 2022
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H. 2. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H. 3. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
A. DECEMBER 21, 2021 ADJOURNED MEETING & REGULAR MEETING B. JANUARY 4, 2022 REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H. 4. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 27887-27911 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 41, 040.59, PD. 01107/ 22 DIRECT DEPOSIT 243628-244101 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1, 905,648. 51, PD. 01107/ 22 EFTIACH $ 360,059. 33, PD. 12127121 ( PP2125)
EFTIACH $ 7, 922.20,PD. 01/ 07122( PP2201)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 101897- 102073 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1, 282, 151. 17 CONTACT: JENNIFER PAUL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H. 5. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER$ 35,000:
1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH LEADING RESOURCES, INC. FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTING SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 11, 000 FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 18, 2022 TO JULY 31, 2022.
CONTACT: JENNIFER PAUL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.6. ACCEPT AS COMPLETE THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE, PROJECT NO. 20770, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
THE PROJECT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.7. ACCEPT AS COMPLETE THE TRAFFIC CALMING - ARMOUR LANE, FISK LANE AND RALSTON LANE SPEED BUMP CUSHION INSTALLATION PROJECT, JOB No, 40470, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT MINUTES— CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER AND RELEASE THE FINAL RETENTION PAYMENT OF $ 5,909. 35 TO PALP INC., DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY, UPON EXPIRATION OF THE 35- DAY LIEN PERIOD AFTER SAID RECORDATION AND NO CLAIMS BEING FILED ON THE PROJECT.
TED CONTACT: SEMAAN, PUBILC WORKS DIRECTOR
H. 8. AWARD AN AGREEMENT TO RAINVILLE DESIGN STUDIO TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES
FOR THE CIVIC CENTER LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR A COST NOT TO EXCEED $ 17,250.
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H. 9. APPROVE AN ON- CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NICOLE JULES, DBA
PRIORITY ENGINEERING, SPECIALIZING IN DELIVERY OF TRANSPORTATION RELATED
PROJECTS, FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$ 100,000 FOR THE TERM ENDING JANUARY 17, 2023
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H. 10. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER OBAGI FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.
H. 11. ACCEPT INTO THE RECORD A WRITTEN REPORT REGARDING EXTENDING INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE 3326-21 AMENDING THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 10, CHAPTERS 1, 2, AND 5, TO PROVIDE OBJECTIVE STANDARDS FOR SENATE BILL 9 ( SB 9) BY PROVIDING REGULATIONS RELATED TO URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO- UNIT PROJECTS SUBJECT TO SENATE BILL 9 ( SB 9)
CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mayor Brand called for public comment via Zoom and eComment. There being no comments, Mayor Brand closed the public comment period.
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to approve Items H. 1 through H. 11 with the exclusion of H. 10. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nehrenheim, Loewenstein, Horvath, Obagi, Emdee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
H. 10. APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ( CEQA)
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS FOR ZONING AMENDMENTS NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT THE
ARTESIA AND AVIATION CORRIDORS AREA PLAN ( AACAP) TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2022 AT NO ADDITIONAL COST.
CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Councilmember Obagi noted three discretionary decisions, paying for environmental analysis piecemeal, and asked if there is any benefit doing all decisions together. Community Development Director Forbes gave a report and said there was a concern waiting to adopt the General Plan and the zoning taking a few years.
She said City Council requested first activating the AACAP, and the Environmental Review had to take place.
Council then suggested looking at the parking analysis next which is a longer process. She also said the larger FAR will be reviewed as part of the General Plan update which is rolled into what the City is already paying for that environmental analysis. She also reviewed the parking analysis and said staff is evaluating MINUTES— CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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where there is success such as the Riviera Village. She also said the parking and consultants are just about complete with their buildout analysis to start the community workshop at the end of February.
In response to Mayor Brand about relaxing the parking requirements on Artesia Boulevard requiring this type of environmental study, Community Development Director Forbes said it will require an environmental study to evaluate traffic impacts and parking locations to avoid any significant impacts. She said the traffic study should take place with the extension of the contract.
Councilmember Obagi noted a stringent parking requirement which is difficult to meet and expressed concern with not realizing any aspect of the AACAP.
Councilmember Emdee also noted frustration over the parking requirements but it is important to also look at creating the mix of businesses and flexibility, doing reasonable concessions for different new businesses to see on Artesia Boulevard.
City Manager Witzansky said parking is difficult with the current requirements which will be a meaningful change in the code to effectuate revitalization of Artesia Boulevard.
Mayor Brand encouraged Rincon Consultants, Inc., to prioritize just the parking portion.
Mayor Brand called for public comment via Zoom and eComment. There being no comments, Mayor Brand closed the public comment period.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, to approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for preparation of California Environmental Quality Act CEQA) environmental documents for zoning amendments needed to implement the Artesia and Aviation corridors area plan ( AACAP) to extend the contract term through August 31, 2022 at no additional cost.
Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nehrenheim, Loewenstein, Horvath, Obagi, Emdee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Brand called for public comment via Zoom and eComment.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Vickie Kroneberger read the comments submitted via eComment by:
Jeff Gaul and Warren Chun.
There being no further comments, Mayor Brand closed the public comment period.
K. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS —NONE
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
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N. 7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CITY'S DRAFT CANNABIS
LICENSING ORDINANCE AND THE PROPOSED STOREFRONT SITING PARAMETERS
BUFFER MAPS)
CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Community Development Director Forbes gave a report and discussed the recommendations of the Steering Committee and recommendations of Council. She also reviewed the buffer maps.
Councilmember Obagi asked about provisions regarding cannabis and alcohol sold side by side. Community Development Director Forbes noted regulation for alcohol sales that have been in place for decades and advertising is very limited.
City Manager Witzansky stated staff is requesting direction regarding sited parameters, how many licenses to provide in the community( Steering Committee recommended 2) and pursuing a fee through the License Agreement or a tax overlay more broadly.
Councilmember Obagi suggested the City do more outreach to the public regarding locations and a survey about what the residents want in the City. He also suggested that the application fees not be too high and suggested a low threshold. He also suggested a tax less than 5% to allow for competitive advantage and locating the sites in the right areas. He suggested the final selection after qualifications is done by lottery, and suggested two to three retail sites.
Councilmember Loewenstein suggested no more than two locations and supported a 6% tax. He also pointed out that kids are home after school hours and questioned allowing these sites in a residential area.
He suggested a buffer zone around residential areas as well.
Councilmember Horvath noted opportunities that have taken place to talk to residents and did not support waiting another six months to take action. He also agreed with no more than two locations ( one in the north and one in the south) and supported the proposed buffer zones and having good operators. He also supported a Developer Agreement and supported local control as needed. He further reviewed the survey from residents.
Councilmember Emdee opposed being competitive with Hawthorne, supported 5% and one site to see how it goes and then two after revisiting it. She also supported accepting the maps recommended by the Steering Committee.
In response to Councilmember Emdee, Community Development Director Forbes said once the licensees are selected, they would have a window of time to obtain their CUP and find a site, and there would be a Developer' s Agreement when issuing the license. She said the purpose of the CUP would allow for conditions, as needed.
Councilmember Nehrenheim noted parameters working against each other and suggested more leeway when going to the Planning Commission. He supported the radiuses, a maximum of 5% tax, opposed having a lottery, and asked about home day care centers for a buffer zone. Community Development Director Forbes believed they would have to be a registered day care.
Councilmember Nehrenheim believed that license applications should be private, questioned the 500 respondents, supported planning input and the Planning Commission hearing, allowing both storefront and non- storefront retail delivery.
In response to Councilmember Obagi regarding having a survey, City Manager Witzansky suggested an online survey that could be tracked at City Hall without delaying the process.
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Mayor Brand called for public comment via Zoom and eComment.
Damian Martin, Attorney at Law, opposed Council having a cannabis policy discussion and noted the map presented is significantly more wide open than the map in their measure.
Jonatan Cvetko supported Councils leadership and proposals, reviewed those involved, reviewed the map, supported licenses of two and a CUP, and to adopt the zoning recommended as presented with a benefit of adjustments in the future.
Heather Longridge, Behavioral Health Services, reviewed their services and discussed community safety and issues with marijuana use by teens.
Candace Nafissi, Redondo Beach, opposed the measure, noted numerous day cares and elderly home day cares in the City and expressed concern with impacts to children and the elderly.
Joan Irvine, District 1, supported the proposal and noted marijuana consumption is going down and kids are going back to cigarettes. She also said kids are getting cannabis from illegal sources and the home is the parents' responsibility. She also supported locations for seniors where they feel comfortable day and night.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Vickie Kroneberger read the comments submitted via eComment by Mark Nelson.
There being no further comments, Mayor Brand closed the public comment period.
In response to Councilmember Nehrenheim regarding differentiating retail versus delivery, Community Development Director Forbes said each site can have one or the other or both. Councilmember Nehrenheim suggested separating this out when going to the Planning Commission. He also suggested posting a bond for fees.
City Attorney Webb suggested drafting an ordinance that could go to the Planning Commission for any changes from the previous motion.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim to accept the maps ( license types) for the Planning Commission to investigate storefront retail licenses and non- storefront retail delivery licenses to be separated out, and zoning to allow sites in the Galleria and to look at the other commercial zones such as mixed use, the Riviera Village walking zone and the same buffer as recommended last time, that the Planning Commission determine the number for retail and non- storefront retail, hours of jurisdiction as before, security as before, tax and fees, to have a developer agreement or franchise fee and not a tax, Planning Commission discuss the distance sites that can be together being right next to each other, direct Planning Commission to look at pages 35, 36, 37 and 38 specifically looking at all of the youth centers, daycare centers, schools and how they would fit within the buffer zone. Motion failed with no second.
Councilmember Obagi believed the cannabis initiative was designed without allowing broad areas for cannabis stores because the three partners in the initiative have already taken out leases for storefronts in the City and to qualify for the license.
Motion by Councilmember Emdee, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, to support any amendments and the personal cultivation section, to allow license activity, license types, zoning and the buffers at 600 feet and 1500 feet from high schools and to include private schools, to support the location of licenses up to two sites within the City with a maximum of one site per district and the 1, 000 foot buffer, to support hours of operation, security, enforcement, a 5% fee, location is the General Fund, property requirement to require applicant secure property prior to the application process and limited transferability of the developer agreement and license and time.
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Friendly Amendment by Councilmember Loewenstein that the Planning Commission consider a buffer around residential. Councilmembers Emdee and Horvath accepted.
Friendly Amendment by Councilmember Obagi to get feedback or take a survey of the Redondo Beach residents before coming back to Council. Councilmembers Emdee and Horvath accepted.
Friendly Amendment by Councilmember Nehrenheim to separate out storefront retail and non- store front delivery and allow different licensing. Councilmember Emdee did not accept the friendly amendment.
Councilmember Nehrenheim suggested including youth center, daycare centers and schools on the map.
City Attorney Webb suggested directing Planning staff to attach the pages of the initiative to consider any other buffers. Councilmember Emdee accepted this as an amendment. Councilmember Horvath did not accept this amendment, noting pages were written in a certain way to narrow the locations to certain areas and residential areas and the Planning Commission will have a conversation on this issue.
Councilmember Nehrenheim suggested developer license fees. Councilmember Emdee said this is set at 5%.
Councilmember Horvath did not support splitting, noting there is already delivery happening. He also questioned having two locations with each having a retail license and delivery precluding outside delivery.
Community Development Director Forbes said this was a recommendation of the Steering Committee but enforcement may not be realistic.
Motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Loewenstein, Horvath, Obagi, Emdee
NOES: Nehrenheim
ABSENT: None
N. 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SUBMISSION OF PROJECT
APPLICATIONS FOR THE CLEAN CALIFORNIA LOCAL GRANT PROGRAM ( CCLGP) ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS).
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Senior Management Analyst Jesse Reyes gave a report on the CCLGP and discussed the following:
Beautify and improve streets
Applications due 02/ 01/ 2022
Grant applications capped at$ 5M per applications
Must be completed by 06/ 30/ 2024
Reviewed projects— many won' t be completed by June 2024 Consider the North Redondo Beach Bike Path Extension Landscape Improvement Project Consider Beautification of N. Catalina Median Project
Councilmember Horvath supported consideration of the North Redondo Beach Bike Path and Metro money as matching funds.
In response to Councilmember Horvath regarding matching funds for the N. Catalina project, Senior Management Analyst Reyes suggested CIP money. City Manager Witzansky believed there would be enough money available to complete the match.
Councilmember Horvath also recommended the exterior portions and grading and the other side on Beryl be considered.
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In response to Councilmember Obagi, Senior Management Analyst Reyes explained that the bike path project would just be the landscaping portion including the two blocks.
Councilmember Obagi noted homes directly facing the right- of-way area and suggested installing native plants.
Mayor Brand called for public comment via Zoom and eComment.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Vickie Kroneberger read the comments submitted via eComment by:
Brianna Egan and Grace Peng.
There being no further comments, Mayor Brand closed the public comment period.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to direct staff to submit the project applications for the Clean California Local Grant Program ( CCLGP) administered by the California Department of Transportation ( CALTRANS) to include the North Redondo Beach Bike Path Extension and the beautification of the N. Catalina medians, and authorize the Mayor to sign the application, and confer with the South Bay Park Land Conservancy. Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nehrenheim, Loewenstein, Horvath, Obagi, Emdee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Witzansky thanked the Harbor Patrol, Police and Fire for their response over the weekend regarding the tsunami, and said the boaters are notified boat-to-boat by staff.
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
P. 1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SENDING A LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO RULEMAKING 20-08- 020— NET ENERGY METERING REVISITED
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Public Works Semaan gave a report and reviewed Rulemaking 20-08- 020— net energy metering.
Councilmember Horvath believed this would rob homeowners and organizations adding solar and is bad policy. He supported opposition.
Councilmember Loewenstein stated the PUC is out of control, raising rates, and did not agree they are supporting economic justice to low income. He supported the letter of opposition.
Councilmember Nehrenheim said this is a complicated subject, reviewed power in Europe, stated SCE and SoCal Gas are battling it out with each other, noted increase in billing rates and suggested focusing on the power plant being shut down.
Mayor Brand called for public comment via Zoom and eComment. There being no comments, Mayor Brand closed the public comment period.
In response to Councilmember Obagi Councilmember Nehrenheim explained how to go 100% renewable energy and stated SCE would provide the bill.
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Councilmember Emdee stated this is about changing the net energy metering and said she will be voting no, noting the League of Women Voters are against it as well. She said net metering was meant to make solar power more affordable but there is a big gap from production and being paid.
In response to Councilmember Loewenstein, Councilmember Nehrenheim said the School District is grandfathered in for a period of time.
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to send a letter of opposition to Rulemaking 20-08-020 Net Energy Metering Revisited. Motion carried, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Loewenstein, Horvath, Obagi
NOES: Nehrenheim, Emdee
ABSENT: None
P. 2. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC 2201- 001, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
CC- 1612-122 TO ADD ADDITIONAL GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL OF GENERAL PLAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Councilmember Obagi provided a presentation and reviewed his concerns.
Mayor Brand noted this issue with certain members of the GPAC has gone to the State Supreme Court and did not support them sitting on a City committee.
Councilmember Nehrenheim supported preserving the GPAC and to make sure members are there for the right reasons.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to amend the ordinance to allow the majority of the City Council with approval of the Mayor to remove any member of the GPAC.
City Attorney Webb stated the motion, as stated, is inappropriate since there is no ordinance and by definition, the original motion should make sense unless the Council wants the ability to remove other GPAC members.
Councilmember Obagi withdrew his motion.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to adopt a resolution that allows the City Council to remove with a majority vote and approval of the Mayor any member of the GPAC.
Councilmember Obagi withdrew his motion.
Mayor Brand called for public comment via Zoom and eComment.
Candace Nafissi, member of the GPAC, supported removal of Members for not serving for the right purposes.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Vickie Kroneberger read the comments submitted via eComment by Mark Nelson.
There being no further comments, Mayor Brand closed the public comment period.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to adopt by title only Resolution No. CC 2201- 001, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redondo Beach, California,
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amending Resolution No. CC- 1612- 122 to add additional grounds for removal of General Plan Advisory Committee members to include City Council to remove with a majority vote and approval of the Mayor any member of the GPAC, and civil judgement or fee ordered in excess of $ 100,000 against a member and agendize the removal of Mr. Voisey from the GPAC to the first meeting in February. Motion carried, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nehrenheim, Loewenstein, Obagi
NOES: Horvath, Emdee
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Manzano read by title only Resolution No. CC 2201- 001.
O. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to direct staff to investigate a per ticket fee for events in the harbor area, bringing back options to Council for discussion. Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nehrenheim, Loewenstein, Horvath, Obagi, Emdee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to bring back an update on the Dog Park to the second week in April, and to invite the Edison Government Relations rep and SoCal Gas to the first meeting in February to explain recent electricity hikes. Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nehrenheim, Loewenstein, Horvath, Obagi, Emdee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Horvath requested information on the progress on the Dominguez Park project.
Councilmember Obagi requested a BRR on regular pressure washing on Artesia between Inglewood and Aviation and to include other supplemental services.
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION —NONE
S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION— NONE
T. ADJOURNMENT: 8: 55 p. m.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Motion by Councilmember Emdee, seconded by Councilmember Horvath to adjourn the meeting at 8: 55 p. m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting Strategic Planning Session) to be held at 6:00 p. m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California, via teleconference. Motion carried unanimously, with no objection.
All written comments submitted via eComment are included in the record and available for public review on the City website.
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Respectfully submitted,
Eleanor Manzano, City Cle AA Ai
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