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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Closed Session - Adjourned Regular Meeting 4: 30 p.m.
Open Session - Regular Meeting 6: 00 p. m.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Via teleconference, an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redondo Beach City Council was called to order by Mayor Brand at 4: 31 p. m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Nehrenheim, Loewenstein, Horvath, Obagi, Emdee, Mayor Brand Councilmembers Absent: None
Officials Present: Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Chief Deputy City Clerk Vickie Kroneberger
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:
239 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
a portion of APN: 7503-029- 900)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Allen Sanford - Sanford Ventures
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
F. 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORThe Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956-8 AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
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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. 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:
Samuel J. Cross, K' Tiste Bradshaw v. City of Redondo Beach Housing Authority and Bill Brand, in his capacity as Chairman of the City of Redondo Beach Housing Authority.
Case Number: 21STCP04165
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Emdee, to recess at 4:32 p. m. to conduct Closed Sessions attended by City Attorney Mike Webb, Assistant City Attorney Cheryl Park, City Manager Mike Witzansky, and Acting Waterfront and Economic Development Director Laurie Koike. There being no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
H. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Nehrenheim, Loewenstein, Horvath, Obagi, Emdee, Mayor Brand Councilmembers Absent: None
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Manager Witzansky announced that Council unanimously authorized the City Attorney to defend the City in the litigation Case Number 21STCP04165 under Item F. 3, Samuel J. Cross, K'Tiste Bradshaw v. City of Redondo Beach Housing Authority and Bill Brand, in his capacity as Chairman of the City of Redondo Beach Housing Authority.
J. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Lowenstein, to adjourn at 6: 01 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: 02 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 Webb, City Attorney
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Mike Witzansky, City Manager
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 Nehrenheim announced his next Community Meeting taking place outside at Alta Vista Park.
Councilmember Loewenstein announced his District 2 Community Meeting taking place on February 16 from 6 to 7: 30 p. m. on Zoom, announced a liveaboard boaters meeting last Saturday with the King Harbor Yacht Club which was well-attended, noting 60 to 70 boaters have received eviction notices who need support, and announced at the next Council meeting that representatives of SCE and SoCal Gas will be present addressing issues regarding the bills spiking. He also encouraged residents to email him their bills with increased rate hikes for review.
Councilmember Horvath announced his District 3 Community Meeting taking place on Saturday February 19 from 9: 30 to 11 a. m. on Zoom with special guest Chief Kauffman addressing public safety.
Councilmember Obagi thanked Public Works for six new all- way stops in District 4, bringing safer streets in North Redondo.
Mayor Brand announced the Super Bowl 10- K coming up on Sunday February 13 and encouraged people to sign up.
E. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to approve the Order of the 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 Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, to receive and file additional Items for Items H. 6, J. 1, and L. 1. Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nehrenheim, Loewenstein, Horvath, Obagi, Emdee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
H. 1. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 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 THE TENTH AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER SOFTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH SIRSI CORPORATION DBA SIRSIDYNIX FOR ONE-ON-ONE MINUTES— CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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CONSULTATION FOR SIRSIDYNIX NEW SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR ORIENTATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 1, 000 FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 8, 2022 TO FEBRUARY 7, 2023.
2. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SOUTH BAY CITIES
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ( SBCCOG) AND THE CITIES OF REDONDO BEACH,
HERMOSA BEACH, MANHATTAN BEACH AND EL SEGUNDO REGARDING USE OF
SBCCOG' S ALLOCATION OF INNOVATION GRANT FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES TO FUND TWO HOMELESS CASE MANAGERS FOR THE TERM JANUARY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023.
CONTACT: JENNIFER PAUL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H. 4. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER EMDEE FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.
H. 5. CONTINUATION OF REMOTE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION MEETINGS DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2022 PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF AB 361 CONTACT: MIKE WITZANSKY, CITY MANAGER
H. 6. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH PRO SOUNDS, INC. FOR REPLACEMENT OF
LOUDSPEAKERS AT THE REDONDO BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 337,772.30.
H. 7. APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH MINTZ LEVIN FOR
LEGAL SERVICES
CONTACT: MICHAEL W. WEBB, CITY ATTORNEY
Councilmember Horvath referred to Item H. 3 and noted more monies are being obtained due to more outreach navigators in the three beach cities.
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 Nehrenheim, to approve Consent Calendar Items H. 1 through H. 7, with the exclusion of pulled Item 1- 1. 4. 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. 4. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
A. JANUARY 11, 2022 ADJOURNED MEETING & REGULAR MEETING CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
Councilmember Emdee referred to the middle of page 6 and requested clarification of the following language:
In response to Councilmember Emdee, Community Development Director Forbes explained that if a Housing Element isn't adopted and certified by February 11, the zoning will have to be completed by October 15, 2022."
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Community Development Director Forbes and City Clerk Manzano stated the video will be reviewed and clarification will be brought back at the next meeting.
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Brand called for public comment via Zoom and eComment.
Candace Nafissi, District 3, announced a signing petition event at Beryl and Maria on Saturday from 11 to 1 p. m. for Neighborhood Voices sponsoring the ballot measure to take back local control of zoning, and she also encouraged Council to submit a letter to the Board of Supervisors to remove the mask mandate as the numbers continue to drop.
Holly Osborne announced a signing event at the TRW Tract neighborhood in North Redondo , and passing out flyers to the homes regarding 4 on a lot, and said legislators will not be welcomed in Redondo Beach if they vote on this. She also supported people signing the petition this weekend.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Vickie Kroneberger read the comments submitted via eComment by:
Wayne Craig and Lezlie Campeggi.
There being no further comments, Mayor Brand closed the public comment period.
K. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Nehrenheim disclosed speaking to the public and staff.
Councilmember Loewenstein disclosed speaking to the public, staff and Mayor.
Councilmember Horvath disclosed speaking to the public, staff and Councilmember Emdee.
Councilmember Obagi disclosed speaking to the Mayor, staff, and Robin Huntley from HCD.
Councilmember Emdee disclosed speaking to the public, staff and Councilmember Horvath.
Mayor Brand disclosed speaking with the public, staff, Robin Huntley from HCD, and Councilmembers Obagi and Loewenstein.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
L. 1. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE REVISED CITY OF REDONDO BEACH 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 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION.
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. Reconvene public hearing;
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2. Take testimony from staff and all interested parties, and deliberate;
3. Close public hearing;
2. Adopt by title only Resolution No. CC-2202-003.
CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to reconvene the Public Hearing.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
Community Development Director Brandy Forbes gave a presentation and discussed the following:
Continued Public Hearing
Background
Summary of HCD Comments
How Revised Housing Element Addresses HCD Comments
RHNA Obligations- Updated to include Catalina Village and Project Homekey Summary of Sites Strategy- Updated
Sites Strategy Option - remove Smart & Final and increase FedEx Site Inventory Map Revisions - North of 190th Street
Site Inventory Map Revisions- South of 190th Street
Revised Pages of Housing Element
o Corrections to Alcast Foundry location to north Redondo Beach ( pages 3 and 82) o Revised description of FedEx site to" recently closed" ( page 93) o Corrections to Table H- 43 (page 97)
o Added explanation of fees for multifamily vs single family( page 64) o Added language under public participation to include February 8, 2022 ( page C-4) Recommendation
Mayor Brand clarified that Redondo Beach is not constrained housing, stated he is unaware of any housing project denied, noted the voters approved the Kensington site on PCH and Knob Hill, and stated the City is not against housing. He also pointed out that people are living on their boats which is considered affordable housing. He said the State of California continues to issue new requirements on cities through this whole process and this isn' t something the City would be doing unless mandated by the state. He said there has been extensive analysis of the housing available in the City, and when adopted, an EIR will have to be done which will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars on the upzoning of the entire town, all being the result of Sacramento, requiring more and more housing. He said if the City doesn' t comply, there will be many ramifications from Sacramento. He also said SB9 is a 4- plex built at a minimum and a single family lot is no longer single family.
In response to Mayor Brand regarding the difference between moderate and above moderate, Planning Manager Sean Scully explained that moderate is 80 to 120 percent of the LA County median income and above 120 percent is above moderate.
Community Development Director Brandy Forbes clarified the City has to meet the capacity and in each category. She also said the City does not have the zoning capacity right now to be able to provide the RHNA allocation, especially in the very low and low. She also said the 5th cycle was about half of what needs to be provided for capacity, requiring an increase in capacity significantly over the prior 8- year cycle. She further said a majority of municipalities are experiencing the same issue having to do rezoning. She said the City has been on a 4- year cycle requiring an update every 4 years instead of every 8 years until the City can comply for two 4-year cycles in a row, meeting the October 15, 2021 deadline to adopt and submit. Those municipalities already on an 8- year cycle had a grace period until this Friday to submit the adopted Housing Element, just now adopting their first version, whereas the City is now on the 2nd and already received the HCD comment letter. She said in September the Governor signed a bill that took away the whole requirement and changed it to the following: If you don' t have a CHE adopted by February 11 with the 120- day grace
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period, you no longer have three years to update the zoning to comply, you have one year at October 15, 2022.
Mayor Brand pointed out that many cities will have to execute a zoning change after their housing•element is certified and will be well behind, noting very few cities will be able to complete the environmental review and adopt the zoning properly by the October 15 deadline, maybe over 100 cities in Southern California having their Housing Element decertified by October 15, causing a major event.
Mayor Brand also referred to moving the Smart& Final zoning over to the FedEx site makes sense for getting affordable housing, noting the units will be smaller.
Mayor Brand called for public comment via Zoom and eComment.
Alisa Beeli, Redondo Beach, clarified there are well- documented demographic differences that exist between the population of North Redondo and South Redondo per the US Census and RBUSD. She said she highlighted these differences because AFFH was put in place to prevent government agencies from enacting housing policies that perpetuate these types of inequalities and by putting 92% of the very low and low income housing in North Redondo, it appears there are inequalities. She also agreed there are traffic impacts but the maps dont show businesses large and small that have gone remote or flex time which is welldocumented. She also did not support making housing decisions based on traffic when there are bigger issues facing the community.
Marita Kakuk, North Redondo, expressed concern with 91% of the housing being put in North Redondo, noting the north is already crowded, taking all the brunt. She suggested looking at more sites in South Redondo to equally distribute the housing, distributing between two zip codes. She also noted the AES site was voted on at 51% no, 49% yes for housing, and questioned why North Redondo doesn't get a vote on the parcels in the AES area.
Erica Hoar expressed concern with Council comments last week, did not understand how the housing is chosen and distributed ( affordable housing), spoke on the 190" site with all very low and low on the housing and pointed out there is already a trailer park in that area and Washington Elementary has the highest amount of low income students in the district. She also asked if the pallets are counted as part of low housing and how long they will be in place.
Candace Nafissi, District 3, stated that elections matter, noted in the last three years, North Redondo has shared the Pallet Shelter, the Galleria, the new development on 190" and the Metro, all with no mention of new schools. She encouraged the residents to reach out to the Councilmembers and ask them how they voted on these projects and what they did for the residents. She also encouraged the residents to focus on the issues rather than focusing on other factors.
Marti Navarro expressed concern with comments made last week regarding race and incoming culture in her area, believed District 4 is the most dense, noted traffic issues, homeless shelter impacts and increase in homelessness, pollution, lack of parking, road conditions, crowded schools, and lack of housing spread equitably. She suggested redoing a vote on AES under the current situation and see how people feel. She also expressed concern with crowded schools now and the area not being able to accommodate more students.
Breanna Egan thanked Council and staff in making every effort to submit a compliant Housing Element. She informed that Manhattan Beach is considering not complying with state law which comes with significant penalties. She suggested additional locations that can be used for housing in District 1 and District 2, such as Torrance Blvd./ Prospect, a vacant lot along PCH and parking lots at the Galleria site. She also said zoning for more homes could actually activate the site and make it feasible for transit and a place for MINUTES— CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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work/ live/ play. She said the City is full with traffic, and there are other ways to reduce car dependence. She also supported collaboration and consensus.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Vickie Kroneberger read the comments submitted via eComment by:
Susan Andrade, Wayne Craig, Peter Aziz, Lezlie Campeggi, and Mark Nelson.
There being no further comments, Mayor Brand closed the public comment period.
Mayor Brand gave a history on the AES site:
Five votes and two referendums took place- Council rescinded 2005 - advisory vote took place - mixed use development plan ( reviewed ballot language) - park plan won 55 to 45 against tremendous opposition
Amendment to the City Charter approved requiring a public vote when there is a major upzoning ( passed by 58%)- Measure DD
2010 - Rezoning waterfront- ballot language allowed for parks around the AES site - passed 52 to 48 Measure A - allowed 40% commercial to the site - AES tried to sue the City claiming it was a taking - narrowly failed by 215 votes in 2013
2015 - AES claims the City doesn't need the power plant and floated their own initiative to rezone the power plant site for 650 units with no park and guaranteeing the plant will go away- voted down Development taking place in South Redondo to include One South, Legado, numerous senior housing, affordable housing units
Governor indicated he will be allocating $ 2. 5 billion to move housing closer to city centers Many conflicts going on with the state
In response to Councilmember Nehrenheim, Community Development Director Forbes explained by increasing the Fed Ex from 45 to 55 dwelling units per acre as the residential overlay and removing the Smart& Final still does meet the RHNA with the buffer. Councilmember Nehrenheim stated the commercial is dead on all the mixed use portions in this area causing massive issues in the community, and said he is in favor of increasing the density there and possibly getting some affordable units.
Councilmember Nehrenheim pointed out when the South Bay Galleria project passed, $ 2M was received for Artesia Boulevard. He also said the Quimby Fees were increased from $7,500 to$ 25,000 and any net new housing would be available for the local area for a park. He said resident, traffic and park impacts are severely mitigated, encouraged signing of the Neighborhood Initiative, stated there has been a lot of public input on these items, pointed out that the Legado project was brought down to 115 units, and said everything is being done to make sure the community is not impacted.
Councilmember Obagi did not support adding residential density to the City and stated the HCD may decertify the City's Housing Plan which is expected and still reject the City's best chance of getting affordable housing in the right spots and not negatively impacting the City. He also said if the Housing Plan does not get certified, it will come back again. He thanked staff for choosing the spots being the most likely to promote housing and affordable housing rather than an overlay over the Riviera Village which would not yield for housing anytime soon.
Councilmember Emdee referred to the Housing Element and RHNA credits which notes 456 are in the North and 301 are in the South, adding on rezoning being 1604 in the North and 106 in the South. She said the Housing Element does not comply with AFFH, putting all of the low income housing into zones that have already been accommodating the most diverse areas of the City.
In response to Councilmember Emdee regarding the Housing Element not being certified and coming back again and the timeline being 120 days from February 11, Community Development Director Forbes explained it could be 60 days but there is a certain amount of time for review. She said if staff receives a
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review letter from HCD and it says this does not comply with the state Housing Element regulations, staff would have to come back and have another conversation. She said staff has put together a plan that addresses their concerns and comments, but there is no commitment and they will go through the same detailed review that they did with the first Housing Element. She said if it gets certified, there could be the argument of having a certified element adopted before the February 11 date and to keep pushing the point to have the three years.
Councilmember Emdee stated the City should have three years before having to rezone everything. She also pointed out that Measure A was also voted down and had zero housing on it. She said there are concerned citizens who have valid complaints about the Housing Element, and Council has agreed on many items throughout the process but the disagreement is how to distribute the housing required to be zoned.
Councilmember Horvath also said Council has agreed on many items policy wise, how they relate to housing and what the State is doing and believed Council has been unified on the issues. He disagreed on how the Housing Element has proceeded over the last six months and noted the GPAC spent a lot of time identifying sites throughout the City. He said the City was assigned a number that was far higher than what should have been in the 5th cycle and should go down in the 6' h cycle at around 400+ units. This was advocated and the State and HCD assigned an enormous amount of units throughout the entire state with a bulk in Southern California. He said SCAG had to reassign these numbers to every City within the SCAG region, which is why the City has the number now, trying to absorb it. He said the number could be spread throughout five districts and impacts don' t matter in the context about the Housing Element and AFFH, discussing equitable distribution throughout the City which has benefits when distributing different types of housing. He also stated the GPAC and Planning Commission identified sites throughout the City. He said the RHNA numbers may not all come to fruition needing every site, applying numbers to be ready and able to build and execute in eight years. He also did not believe this has been an appropriate approach on putting together a 6- cycle Housing Element and can' t support it if it continues down this path.
Councilmember Obagi noted District 4 is the most dense district in Redondo Beach and is getting more housing. He said he will vote for this Housing Plan because it is the best for the City as a whole and District 4, not having more people down Artesia Boulevard. He hoped the message sent regarding the Housing Plan is that our attention needs to be on serving North Redondo. He also believed District 4 will be the best place to live due to great development taking place.
Councilmember Loewenstein expressed concern with ignoring history and development in the past in the City, reviewed impacts to schools in Districts 2 and 4 and stated there is R3 zoning on his street, doing their part regarding density, with little R1 zoning. He said traffic and density matter and votes matter and people do not want housing on the AES site.
Councilmember Horvath clarified that density and traffic doesn' t matter as far as the Housing Element is concerned and HCD, and disagreement is the distribution of numbers throughout the City and said he can' t support the Housing Element.
Councilmember Emdee asked if the 98 units at Kensington count toward the previous RHNA and questioned not mentioning Beach Cities Health District in the narratives. Planning Manager Sean Scully stated that type of unit doesn' t count but believed it should be counted. Community Development Director Forbes pointed out the diversity of types of housing available in the community. She said Kensington has been completed and the City Council wanted to consider BCHD when looking at SB330, not counting toward affordable housing and there is no application submitted on it.
Councilmember Obagi stated that per Robin of the HCD, they looked at the whole body of state laws for adding housing, and construction and transportation oriented development was the major item that the legislature and the governor at the time highlighted in 2008 and became law, being one of the older urban MINUTES— CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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planning methodologies and maximums that exist, especially with climate change issues. He supported the Housing Plan and reducing carbon impacts.
Mayor Brand referred to the expiration date on the overlays and suggested a fresh baseline when the Housing Element term is over. Community Development Director Forbes said this would deter HCD from certifying a Housing Element if it won' t be available ongoing. She said if the number went down, staff could look at changing the zoning to address it, looking at SB330 and no net loss, but was unsure if a sunset could take place with SB330 in place right now.
Mayor Brand stated he met Peter Douglas in 2009 who was the main author of the Coastal Act back in 1972, and noted condos being put up south of the pier, which was the motivation of the Coastal Act.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to close the public hearing. Hearing no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to adopt by title only Resolution No. CC-2202-003, with the revised pages as presented, and the revised increase in FedEx density and removing it from the Smart& Final site. Motion carried, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nehrenheim, Loewenstein, Obagi
NOES: Horvath, Emdee
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Eleanor Manzano read by title only Resolution No. CC-2202- 003.
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS— NONE
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N. 1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ON THE CITY' S THREE-YEAR GOALS AND SIX- MONTH OBJECTIVES AS DISCUSSED AT THE JANUARY 25 AND JANUARY 27, 2022 STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS.
APPROVE THE CITY'S THREE-YEAR GOALS AND SIX- MONTH OBJECTIVES CONTACT: MIKE WITZANSKY, CITY MANAGER
City Manager Witzansky gave a report and discussed the following:
Six three-year goals
53 Objectives over the next six- month period
Consider and approve plan as proposed
Councilmember Obagi referred to Goal# 5 and requested adding Objective# 7 as follows:
To redesign the left-turn pockets on Artesia Boulevard ( this has been referred to staff per Public Works Director Semaan - design element completed by end of fiscal year).
Councilmember Obagi asked about gopher eradication. Public Works Director Semaan stated Council provided funding to hire outside help, and treatment and control is not eradication due to the area being extremely large. He said this is the time of year with warm un-winter-like conditions, and the area is being treated.
Councilmember Nehrenheim stated money was put aside last year for repairs in the Riviera Village and asked about the status and also the pedestrian traffic study. City Manager Witzansky believed that the paver project is likely to be independent, being more about beautification and fall issues, whereas the pedestrian MINUTES— CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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movement is more about travel, crossings, etc. He believed the paver project is more of a traditional CIP identifying the location, scope and scale within available funds. He said staff can bring back a report on the conceptual location.
Mayor Brand referred to Goal 5, Objective 1, Fire Department Assessment: " Deliver report to Council on Fire Dept assessment' and asked about the county quote. City Manager Witzansky suggested providing an assessment first to Council before selecting the scope of work the county would look at because the two can relate, doing the internal review first.
Councilmember Emdee believed the report should include an assessment of the Fire Department and different options, and the option to go to county.
Mayor Brand said the county process is extremely lengthy and this is just a start.
City Manager Witzansky said staff has met with county and had conversations but the county is very busy right now but eventually will provide a quote once a formal request is provided.
Councilmember Obagi requested the report from our Fire Department which will help frame questions to the county.
Mayor Brand called for public comment via Zoom and eComment.
Eugene Solomon spoke on the following:
Charter Review Committee- done this before- hoped staff will bring this item back ready to go for a vote.
Campaign Finance item - dozens of cities have their own local rules and many with some sort of enforcement component. He suggested including this in the ordinance.
At least two complaints made from the last election against candidates, and he supported transparency and efficiency within the City.
Stated the process started some time ago regarding the analysis from the Fire Department.
There being no further comments, Mayor Brand closed the public comment period.
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to approve the Strategic Plan, and to have the questionnaire for the county reviewed through the Association and ready to go by the third week in April to send out to the county, including the Fire Department Assessment.
Friendly Amendment by Councilmember Obagi to include the left-turn pocket redesign under Goal # 5, Objective# 7. Councilmembers Loewenstein and Nehrenheim accepted the amendment.
Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nehrenheim, Loewenstein, Horvath, Obagi
NOES: Emdee
ABSENT: None
I'1. 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR' S
ISSUANCE OF AN EXTENSION TO THE EMERGENCY COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
ISSUED FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BEACH ACCESS RAMP AT ESPLANADE AND AVENUE A TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY.
RECEIVE AND FILE THE EXTENSION OF THE EMERGENCY COASTAL DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE BEACH ACCESS RAMP AT ESPLANADE
AND AVENUE A TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY
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CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Community Development Director Forbes gave a report and discussed the following:
November 2021 - LA County Department of Beaches and Harbors submitted an application to the Community Development Department for an emergency Coastal Development Permit to temporarily close the beach access ramp at Esplanade and Avenue A to protect public safety Existing railings and ramp poor condition
Permit granted up to 60 days
March 29, 2022 expiration date
Improvements will take over a year
In response to Mayor Brand, Community Development Director Forbes stated the engineering drawings are being put together.
Councilmember Nehrenheim shared a map and asked if other ramps will be considered. Community Development Director Forbes stated she will check but noted the Avenue A ramp is in bad condition.
Councilmember Nehrenheim asked about issuing a permit on the work at Avenue C. Community Development Director Forbes noted an emergency permit just for closure of the Avenue A ramp because it' s limiting access.
Mayor Brand shared a picture of the ramp.
Mayor Brand called for public comment via Zoom and eComment. There being no comments, Mayor Brand closed the public comment period.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to receive and file the report.
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 reviewed the status of three new positions in the organization, to include the Assistant to the City Manager and Waterfront and Economic Development Director.
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
O. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
Councilmember Loewenstein stated he extended invites to the CPUC and Clean Power Alliance to come next Tuesday to discuss the electricity and gas hikes.
In response to Councilmember Loewenstein, City Attorney Webb stated he will look at rules and regulations under the Master Lease for liveaboards and report back to Council, and research any Council action required to allow the liveaboards to stay. With no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
Councilmember Obagi noted requests for stop signs at the intersections of Marshallfield and Stanford, Mathews and Perkins, and Mathews and Felton; City Manager Witzansky suggested that the Traffic Calming Policy come back on April 19 per the Strategic Plan, and then agendize a discussion for May.
MINUTES— CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to agendize a discussion on those intersections after having a discussion on the Traffic Calming procedures. Motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nehrenheim, Loewenstein, Obagi
NOES: Horvath, Emdee
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Horvath said he voted no because the Traffic Engineer is already working on this and Councilmember Emdee said she did not think it needed to come before Council.
R. CLOSED SESSION— NONE
S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION— NONE
T. ADJOURNMENT: 9: 04 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, to adjourn the meeting at 9: 04 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 15, 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.
Respectfully submitted,
Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
MINUTES— CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, February 8, 2022