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Redondo Beach City Council
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Vrii 3 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING- 6: 00 P. M.
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o-;,F; STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION
0 A. CALL TO ORDER
Via Teleconference, an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redondo Beach City Council was called to order by Mayor Brand at 6: 01 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 - NONE
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to approve the Order of Agenda as presented. There being no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
F. AGENCY RECESS - NONE
G. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS - ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
Motion by Councilmember Emdee, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to receive and file additional Items for Item J. 1. There being no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
H. 1. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 2022
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
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 Loewenstein, to approve Consent Calendar Item H. 1. Hearing no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
I. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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Mayor Brand called for public comment via Zoom and eComment. There being no comments, Mayor Brand closed the public comment period.
J. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
J. 1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE CITY'S STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.
CONTACT: MIKE WITZANSKY, CITY MANAGER
Mayor Brand called for public comment via Zoom and eComment.
Candace Nafissi, District 3, supported focused leadership in North Redondo Beach and improving Artesia Boulevard. She supported public art, Farmer' s Market on the row, concerts in the part and businesses on Artesia Boulevard. She also supported maximizing open space, utilizing schools and other areas.
Julie Coll, Waterfront Education, reviewed their activities and supported having a waterfront education/ visitor attraction in the south part of the harbor.
Eugene Solomon suggested moving forward with a charter review committee which was budgeted for in the last fiscal cycle, and he reviewed items to be considered. He noted goals could include revitalizing the harbor, civic center, infrastructure bonds, maintenance and public infrastructures.
Roger Carlson, District 3, Chair Harbor Commission, supported discussion on the Master Bicycle Plan and local travel number, e- bikes, and suggested the bike path continue into South Redondo.
Mark Hansen, King Harbor boater, spoke on the Yacht Club Way/Harbor Drive intersection, the White Seabass program and waterfront education, and supported Ms. Coll's program. He also gave a background history on the White Seabass Program and suggested Council review.
Tommy Immer, President NRBBA and resident of District 5, encouraged updating the City' s General Plan and noted developers do not want to build in the City with an out of date General Plan. He also supported the City being a destination.
Jim Hannon, SB Bicycle Coalition, noted parking near parks but lack of parking for bicyclists, supported connecting the South Bay with a network of walking and biking trails, and encouraged completing the Bicycle Master Plan and building new infrastructure.
Mo Sharifi asked about the General Plan timeline and the update plan at the Galleria.
Mayor Brand stated the Galleria Plan is in design and Macy' s will be staying. He also said there are items that don' t require a General Plan update which will be accelerated as much as possible, but said there is a certain process that has to be followed.
There being no further comments, Mayor Brand closed the public comment period.
City of Redondo Beach - Six-Month Strategic Objectives
Department Assignment Abbreviations: CM, City Manager; AtCM, Assistant to the City Manager; IT, Information Technology; WED, Waterfront & Economic Development; CS, Community Services; CA, City Attorney; PW, Public Works; CD, Community Development; FD, Fire Department; PD, Police Department; CC, City Clerk; HR, Human Resources]
GOAL 1: Modernize the City' s communication systems
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1. By July 27, 2022, CM and AtCM:
Refresh the City' s Brand: Identify and procure resources needed to facilitate the rebranding effort. Overall aim is to capture the full diversity and flavor of the City.
2. By July 1, 2022 ( if current vendor is selected, by 10/ 1 if new vendor is selected), IT and AtCM:
Improve City' s website: Requirements established, new contract signed to rebuild current website, making it simpler, more user friendly, searchable, modern design, responsive, appealing, CMS, customized to Redondo Beach, clear compliant path with strong SEO plan to support it, website should have Councilmember pages that are editable by Councilmembers, clear path for people who want to do business with the City.
3. By July 27, 2022, CM, AtCM, working with advisory group:
Update City' s Communications Plan: Include brand alignment, different communications platforms, social media, two-way communications, surveying, public input gathering.
4. By July 1, 2022, Public Works, Capital Projects Manager, AtCM and IT Identify gaps in internal communications and potential solutions: Goal is to upgrade City' s internal communications to include project status and budget reports.
5. By April 1, 2022, CM:
City Charter Review: Report from City Manager on options to establish Charter Review Committee first meeting held by June 1.
6. By July 27, 2022, AtCM
Sunshine Policy: Review policies of other cities and summarize the City's options.
7. By July 27, 2022, AtCM, CS
Volunteer Coordination: Determine a plan for coordinating various volunteer groups.
GOAL 2: Vitalize Core Commercial Areas of the City
1. By July 1, 2022, CD and WED
Artesia Corridor: Consider environmental analysis and introduce ordinance to amend muni code for Artesia FAR and other changes recommended in the AACAP.
2. By September 1, 2022, CD and WED
Artesia Parking: Consider environmental analysis and introduce ordinance to amend muni code for Artesia parking regulations related to the AACAP
3. By April 1, 2022, PW and IT
Broadband: Explore and report to Council on grant opportunities related to middle- mile broadband expansion to core commercial areas
4.: By July 1, 2022, CD and CA
Finalize Cannabis Ordinance
5. By May 1, 2022, CS
Mural Ordinance: Report on mural ordinance options, available sites
6. By May 1, 2022, Finance Director, WED
Business/Parking Improvement Districts: Report to Council on options for business and/ or parking district formation.
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7. By June 1, 2022, WED, AtCM
International Boardwalk: Create a matching storefront improvement program for International Boardwalk, working with King Harbor and Pier Associations.
8. By July 27, 2022, WED, CD, CM
Business Concierge Program: Report to Council on potential program to help expedite business development in the City.
9. By May 15, 2022, PW
EV Car charger expansion: Seek additional federal grant funding for commercial corridors.
10. by April 5, 2022, CD
Administrative Review Ordinance and Anti- Blight Ordinance: Bring draft ordinance to Council for consideration.
11. by March 15, 2022, CD
Design Review: Bring draft language to Council to amend administrative design review and Planning Commission design review procedures.
GOAL 3: Increase Environmental Sustainability
1. By June 1, 2022, AtCM, PW
Edison Right-of-Way License: Following execution of license, develop conceptual plan for beautification and habitat restoration on Edison right-of way west of PCH.
2. By February 15, 2022, PW
Master Bicycle Plan: Provide an update on the status of Master Bicycle Plan implementation.
3. By June 1, 2022, PW
Multi-Modal Plan: Discuss and decide on measurable goals for implementation of existing Bicycle Master Plan, review local travel network concepts.
4. By March 15, 2022, PW
Tree Ordinance: Summarize feedback from Commissioners, report to Council and get direction from Council on development of ordinance.
5. By June 30, 2022, PW
Water Quality: Review the EWMP Plan and report to Council on next steps for implementation.
6. By July 27, 2022, CD
Bike Racks: Review options for bike rack designs and expanded installation on commercial properties.
7. By June 21, 2022, CD
Opportunity for Tree plantings: Provide a BRR on options for planting trees in available City-controlled planting sites.
8. By April 19, 2022, PD/ Code Enforcement
Plastic Waste: Report on current enforcement of plastic waste laws and ways to enhance compliance.
9. By July 27, 2022, WED
White Seabass Program: Report to Council on options to re-establish White Seabass Program in King Harbor.
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10. By June 1, 2022, AtCM with City Clerk
Environmental Advisory Body: Report on options for advising the City on environmental issues through either expansion of an existing commission or creation of a new commission.
GOAL 4: Invest in the City' s Infrastructure
1. By February 15, 2022, PW, Finance Director, CM
Infrastructure Bond: Explore and provide report on bond process and possible uses, followed by report on transactional milestones
2. By June 1, 2022, PW, CS
Wilderness Park Ponds: Develop plan for maintenance of upper pond and assess lower pond and plan for restoration and reconstruction and report to Council.
3. By May 3, 2022, CS and WED
Seaside Lagoon: Prepare RFP for selecting an aquatics design firm to redesign and rehabilitate the Lagoon.
4. By June 1, 2022, CS and AtCM
Veteran' s Park Library: Identify and present options to Council for a new facility use plan and solicit prospective operators.
5. By March 15, 2022, PW
Dominguez Park and Dog Park Improvements: Report to Council on scope of work and timetable for implementation.
6. By June 14, 2022, PW
Grant Avenue Repaving: Provide BRR on funding options.
7. By April 5, 2022, PW and West Basin
Recycled Water: Develop a Plan to connect recycled water (purple pipe) to Manhattan Beach Boulevard, and Anderson Park, and the North Redondo Beach Bike Path.
8. By March 15, 2022, CS
Aviation Park: Report on short and long-term improvements and additional amenities for painting of the gym, concrete work, and potential aquatic center.
9. By March 15, 2022, PW
Riviera Village Mobility Assessment: Report to Council on Riviera Village Mobility assessment focusing on pedestrian movements.
10. By May 15, 2022 , WED
Sea Level Rise: Report to Council on status of sea level rise impacts and assessment, next steps, and possible mitigation funding sources.
11. By April 5, 2022, CD
Riviera Village outdoor dining parklets: Report to Council on Coastal Commission' s response regarding long-term program implementation.
GOAL 5: MAINTAIN A HIGH LEVEL OF PUBLIC SAFETY
1. By March 1, 2022, FD
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Fire Department Assessment: Report to City Council on the Fire Department Assessment.
2. By July 27, 2022, PW, AtCM
Expand Streets for All Programs: Re- engage with Health District and explore grant opportunities, report to Council.
3. By July 27, 2022, PW
Speed Limits: Report to Council on when the City could implement reduced speed limits under AB43.
4. By May 5, 2022, CA
Enhanced Response to Homelessness: Report to Council on options for enhanced response to help address homelessness, including improved coordination with the County.
5. By February 15, 2022, PD
Crime and Car Accident Report for 2021: Report to Council on crime statistics, and accident data trends, vehicle accident data, including car and pedestrian collision and trends.
6. By February 15, 2022, PD
Waterfront Safety: Provide a BRR to Council on enhancing safety at the waterfront with options to operational and capital improvements.
GOAL 6: ENHANCE THE DELIVERY OF CITY SERVICES
1. By June 7, 2022, Library Director, PW, IT
Library Self-Serve Hours: Report to Council on benefits and feasibility (work with PW and IT) of a library self-serve program at the North Branch
2. By May 15, 2022, CM, PW, HR
Public Works Employee Retention: Create a plan to attract and retain public works employees.
3. By July 1, 2022, AtCM
Transition More City Services to Online: Provide report to Council to continue and expand transition public-facing City services online.
4. By July 27, 2022, CM, CA, CC
Code of Conduct: Develop a code of conduct for Commissioners.
5. By March 15, 2022, CM, CC, CA
Campaign Finance Reform: Report on possible updates to campaign finance ordinance and enforcement options.
6. By April 5, 2022, Finance Director
Moss Adams Review: Report to Council on status of Moss Adams findings and next steps.
7. By April 19, 2022, PW
Traffic Calming Policies: Report to City Council on policy changes to accelerate the implementation of traffic calming improvements.
8. By June 7, 2022, PW
Digital Speed Limit Feedback Signs: Provide a BRR on the cost to install and collect reporting data from radar feedback signs.
Mayor Brand called for public comment via Zoom and eComment.
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Jim Hannon supported all traffic moving including bicyclists, being able to comingle and share lanes and roads. He also informed that Aviation came about from Northrop Grumman and space technology and their employees, with a petition asking to improve their ability to ride their bicycles and walk to work. He supported everybody being safe and working together.
Sheila Lamb, District 4, supported tonight's meeting which was very efficient and productive. She also suggested adding a separate lane for electric bikes and having a bike count before implementing the plan.
Tom Bauer, District 1, supported tonight's meeting which was very efficient. He also informed of a program called Charge Ready from SCE for free electric chargers.
Mayor Brand stated there are many opportunities and ideas but without bandwidth to do it all.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Vickie Kroneberger read the comments submitted via eComment by Brianna Egan.
There being no further comments, Mayor Brand closed the public comment period.
City Manager Witzansky stated that charging stations for cars are on the plan.
Councilmember Obagi noted it is difficult to hire people right now and supported adding more people.
City Manager Witzansky also supported enhancing and restoring positions to help with issues in the City and this will be addressed at the midyear budget review.
Councilmember Obagi supported having a retention program.
Mayor Brand supported tonight' s Planning Session which was very efficient.
City Manager Witzansky stated the next session may take place in September for better timing.
K. ADJOURNMENT: 9: 28 p. m.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Obagi , to adjourn the meeting at 9: 28 p. m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held at 4: 30 p. m. ( Closed Session) and a Regular meeting to be held at 6: 00 p. m. ( Open Session) on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in the Redondo Beach 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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