CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
VIRTUAL MEETING
Bill Brand, Mayor
Nils Nehrenheim, Councilmember, District 1
Todd Loewenstein, Councilmember, District 2
Christian Horvath, Councilmember, District 3
Zein Obagi, Jr., Councilmember, District 4
Laura Emdee, Councilmember, District 5
Michael W. Webb, City Attorney
Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Steven Diels, City Treasurer
AGENDA AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS - An agenda
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DOCUMENTS DISTRIBUTED FOLLOWING THE
POSTING OF THE AGENDA (BLUE FOLDER ITEMS) -
Any writing that relates to an agenda item for an open
session that is distributed within 72 hours of the meeting is available for public inspection at the City Clerk's Office, 415 Diamond Street, Door 1, Redondo Beach. In addition, such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website at www.redondo.org
PUBLIC COMMENT - The public is encouraged to
address the City Council on any matter posted on the
agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. If you wish to address the City Council on non-agenda items,
you may do so during the PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON
NON-AGENDA ITEMS section on the agenda. Each
person is allotted three (3) minutes to speak.
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist.
The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
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of the City of Redondo Beach to comply with the
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CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
VIRTUAL MEETING
THIS VIRTUAL MEETING IS HELD PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 361 AND CITY COUNCIL ACTION
ALL COUNCILMEMBERS ARE PARTICIPATING BY VIRTUAL MEETING.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ONLY PARTICIPATE BY ZOOM,
eCOMMENT OR EMAIL.
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Written materials pertaining to matters listed on the posted agenda received after the agenda has been published will be added as supplemental materials under the relevant agenda item.
Public comments may be submitted by email to [email protected]. Emails must be received before 3:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting to ensure Council and staff have the ability to review materials prior to the meeting.
4:30 PM - CLOSED SESSION - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION
D. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS - ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
Blue folder items are additional back up material to administrative reports and/or public comments received after the printing and distribution of the agenda packet for receive and file.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on Closed Session Items or any subject that does not appear on this agenda for action. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes to address the Mayor and Council. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once. Written requests, if any, will be considered first under this section.
F. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
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:
245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7503-029-900)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Jeff Jones, Managing Member of Redondo Locals LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
F.2. 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:
Jason Sapien vs. City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: WCAB# AJD14275890
F.3. 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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
H. ROLL CALL
I. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
J. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
D. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
F. AGENCY RECESS
F.1. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY CONTACT: JENNIFER PAUL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
G. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS - ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
Blue folder items are additional back up material to administrative reports and/or public comments received after the printing and distribution of the agenda packet for receive and file.
G.1. For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting H. CONSENT CALENDAR
Business items, except those formally noticed for public hearing, or those pulled for discussion are assigned to the Consent Calendar. The Mayor or any City Council Member may request that any Consent Calendar item(s) be removed, discussed, and acted upon separately. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be taken up under the "Excluded Consent Calendar" section below. Those items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved in one motion. The Mayor will call on anyone wishing to address the City Council on any Consent Calendar item on the agenda, which has not been pulled by Council for discussion. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once and comments will be limited to a total of three minutes.
H.1. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 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 CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT WITH JOANNE
BRADFORD DBA SING AND DANCE MUSIC FOR INSTRUCTION OF CULTURAL ARTS CLASSES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $34,900 (ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE FOR FY 21-22 IS $8,500) FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 1, 2022 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024.
CONTACT: JENNIFER PAUL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.4. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 27912-27939 IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,129.19, PD. 1/21/22 DIRECT DEPOSIT 244102-244609 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,983,632.17, PD. 1/21/22 EFT/ACH $367,316.24, PD. 12/28/21 (PP2126)
EFT/ACH $353,037.81, PD. 1/13/22 (PP2201)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 102074-102224 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,194,892.47
EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $374,560.22
DIRECT DEPOSIT 100005651-100005752 IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,456.08, PD. 2/1/22
CONTACT: JENNIFER PAUL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. EXCUSE ABSENCE FOR COMMISSIONER EUGENE J. SOLOMON ON THE BUDGET & FINANCE COMMISSION.
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.6. APPROVE ESCROW AGREEMENT NO. 1982 WITH TORO ENTERPRISES, INC. TO SECURE THE ALTA VISTA SEWER PUMP STATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT’S
PROGRESS PAYMENT RETENTION THROUGH PROJECT COMPLETION AND
ACCEPTANCE
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.7. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO FUNDING AGREEMENT #MOU.MR312.06
BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND LACMTA FOR THE PACIFIC
COAST HIGHWAY ARTERIAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FROM ANITA STREET TO PALOS VERDES BOULEVARD, JOB NO. 40800, TO EXTEND THE LAPSING DATE OF THE PROJECT FUNDS TO JUNE 30, 2022; AND
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO FUNDING AGREEMENT #MOU.MR312.42
BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND LACMTA FOR THE INGLEWOOD
AVE SOUTHBOUND RIGHT TURN LANE AT MANHATTAN BEACH BOULEVARD AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, JOB NO. 40960, TO EXTEND THE LAPSING DATE OF THE PROJECT FUNDS TO JUNE 30, 2022.
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.8. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PIER RAILING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, JOB NO. 70360, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK
TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.9. APPROVE FUNDING AGREEMENT #920000000M550813 BETWEEN THE CITY OF
REDONDO BEACH AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORK SYSTEM PROJECT, JOB NO. 41280, AWARDED REGIONAL MEASURE M FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.10. APPROVE THE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LACDA) FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H.11. APPROVE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GLADWELL GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES, INC. FOR ELECTION CONSULTATION AND TRAINING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000 FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 1, 2022 - JANUARY 31, 2024
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.12. ADOPT BY 4/5 VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2202-002, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE ADOPTED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 TO ACCEPT $117,123 IN STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP)
GRANT FUNDS
CONTACT: KEITH KAUFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.13. APPROVE AMENDMENT #5 TO FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. FA.P00F3502
BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) FOR THE REDONDO
BEACH BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT, AWARDED THROUGH THE METRO 2009 CALL FOR PROJECTS
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.14. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO FUNDING AGREEMENT #920000000F5301 WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) FOR THE GRANT AVENUE SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, JOB NO. 41090, WITH NO INCREASE IN AMOUNT, TO EXTEND THE TERM TO FEBRUARY 28, 2022
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.15. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. FOR AS-NEEDED BUILDING PLAN CHECK AND
INSPECTION SERVICES AND TEMPORARY BUILDING OFFICIAL SERVICES FOR AN INCREASED AMOUNT OF $95,000 AND A NEW TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED OF $110,000 FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH FEBRUARY 8, 2024 CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on any subject that does not appear on this agenda for action. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes to address the Mayor and Council. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once. Written requests, if any, will be considered first under this section.
J.1. For eComments and Emails Received from the Public
K. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
This section is intended to allow all elected officials the opportunity to reveal any disclosure or ex parte communication about the following public hearings
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
L.1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER EXTENSION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 3226-21 AMENDING THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 10, CHAPTERS 1, 2, AND 5, TO PROVIDE OBECTIVE STANDARDS FOR SENATE BILL 9 (SB9) BY PROVIDING REGULATIONS RELATED TO URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO-UNIT PROJECTS SUBJECT TO SENATE BILL 9 (SB9) PROCEDURES:
1. Open public hearing and take testimony;
2. Close public hearing and deliberate; and
3. Introduce the following ordinance to extend Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 3226- 21:
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY AN EXTENSION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 3226-21 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 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
L.2. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE REVISED CITY OF REDONDO BEACH 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL
PLAN CONFIRMING CERTIFICATION OF AN INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE
DECLARATION
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2202-003, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY’S 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE
GENERAL PLAN INCORPORATING RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS FROM THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) AND CITING THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DOCUMENTATION, INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE
DECLARATION
PROCEDURES:
1. Open public hearing;
2. Take testimony from staff and all interested parties, and deliberate;
3. Close public hearing;
4. Adopt by title only Resolution No. CC-2202-003
CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CERTIFICATION OF AN
INITIATIVE ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO CANNABIS REGULATION, ADOPT
ORDINANCE, CALL AN ELECTION, OR ORDER A REPORT
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE SUBLEASE BETWEEN JACKBILT, INC. AND CHEESECAKE FACTORY
RESTAURANTS, INC., THE GROUND LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND JACKBILT, INC. AND THE MASTER LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND ZIZLIS BOUTIQUE HOTELS, LLC.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT TO THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE SUBLEASE BETWEEN JACKBILT, INC. AND CHEESECAKE FACTORY RESTAURANTS, INC.
TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE SUBLEASE FOR TEN YEARS TO AUGUST 5, 2033;
APPROVAL OF THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE GROUND LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND JACKBILT, INC. TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE MASTER LEASE FOR FIVE YEARS TO AUGUST 5, 2033 AND TO
RECONFIGURE AND MAKE ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SHARED TRITON PARKING LOT; AND
APPROVAL OF THE EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER LEASE BETWEEN
THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND ZISLIS BOUTIQUE HOTELS, LLC TO RECONFIGURE SHARED TRITON PARKING LOT ACCESS.
LAURIE KOIKE, ACTING WATERFRONT AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CONTACT:
O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
P.1. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF REMOVAL OF CHRIS VOISEY FROM THE
GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
R.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:
245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7503-029-900)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Jeff Jones, Managing Member of Redondo Locals LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
R.2. 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:
Jason Sapien vs. City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: WCAB# AJD14275890
R.3. 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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
T. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the City Council of the City of Redondo Beach will be 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 8, 2022, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California, via teleconference.