CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, March 15, 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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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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CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, March 15, 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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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 -SPECIAL 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:
APN: 7503-003-900
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Dr. Allen H. Ginsburg, 211 Crystal Cove Apts LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
F.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATIONThe Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(d)(4).
One potential case
F.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL AND LABOR NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54957.6.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Diane Strickfaden, Director of Human Resources
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS:
Redondo Beach Teamsters
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 REDONDO BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES 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 SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 15, 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. JANUARY 25, 2022 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - STRATEGIC PLANNING
SESSION
B. JANUARY 27, 2022 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - STRATEGIC PLANNING
SESSION
C. FEBRUARY 1, 2022 ADJOURNED REGULAR & REGULAR MEETING CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.4. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 27994-28026 IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,129.08, PD. 3/4/22 DIRECT DEPOSIT 245654-246164 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,825,133.89, PD. 3/4/22 EFT/ACH $368,720.54, PD. 2/25/22 (PP2204)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 102608-102841 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,152,099.33
REPLACEMENT DEMANDS 102606-102607 $12,219.88
CONTACT: JENNIFER PAUL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES HOMELESS SERVICES
AUTHORITY FOR THE ANNUAL GREATER LOS ANGELES HOMELESS COUNT AT NO COST TO THE CITY FOR THE TERM JANUARY 1, 2022 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024.
2. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH SMARTSHEET, INC. FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRACKING SOFTWARE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,800 FOR THE TERM MARCH 16, 2022 TO MARCH 15, 2023.
3. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH BARTEL ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR OPEB VALUATION AND GASB 75 REPORTING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 FOR THE TERM MARCH 15, 2022 TO DECEMBER 31, 2023.
4. APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
EVERBRIDGE, INC. FOR MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $28,064.57 FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 28, 2022 TO MARCH 27, 2023.
5. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH WALKER PARKING CONSULTANTS/ENGINEERS, INC. FOR WATERPROOFING
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE REDONDO BEACH TRANSIT CENTER PROJECT, JOB NO. 20120 FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $8,000 FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022.
CONTACT: JENNIFER PAUL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.6. CONTINUATION OF REMOTE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION MEETINGS DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2022 PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF AB 361
CONTACT: MIKE WITZANSKY, CITY MANAGER
H.7. RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY UPDATES TO THE SIX-MONTH STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 8, 2022.
CONTACT: MIKE WITZANSKY, CITY MANAGER
H.8. APPROVE THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE FRIENDS OF REDONDO
BEACH ARTS FOR USE OF THE HISTORIC LIBRARY IN VETERANS PARK FOR THE SEPTEMBER CA 101 2022 ART EXHIBITION
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER H.9. APPROVE A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LANCE, SOLL AND LUNGHARD, LLP FOR AUDITING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,336 AND EXTENDING THE TERM TO APRIL 30, 2023.
CONTACT: JENNIFER PAUL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.10. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2203-012, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AQUATIC CENTER GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION, DIVISION OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS, FOR THE FUNDING OF
SAILING PROGRAM STUDENT SCHOLARHSIPS AND BOATING SAFETY EDUCATION, EQUIPMENT, AND REPAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,374; ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2203-013, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET MODIFICATION APPROPRIATING $20,374
FROM THE AQUATIC CENTER GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, DIVISON OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS GRANT NO. C8966330 TO THE CITY’S COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO SAILING PROGRAM
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BOATING SAFETY EDUCATION, EQUIPMENT AND REPAIRS; AND
APPROVE THE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS FOR THE FY 2021-2022 AQUATIC CENTER GRANT FOR THE AMOUNT OF $20,374. THE GRANT
PERFORMANCE PERIOD BEGINS ON THE DATE THE GRANT AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED AND ENDS MAY 31, 2023.
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H.11. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT WITH CANNON CORPORATION, INC. TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE MANHATTAN BEACH
BOULEVARD RESURFACING - AVIATION BOULEVARD TO INGLEWOOD AVENUE PROJECT, JOB NO. 41160 FOR A COST OF $63,600 AND A NEW NOT TO EXCEED CONTRACT TOTAL OF $205,890 FOR THE CURRENT TERM
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.12. APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC. TO ASSIST IN MANAGING AND PERFORMING THE CITY’S RESTAURANT FATS OILS & GREASE, NATIONAL POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM, AND POLYSTYRENE, SINGLE-USE PLASTIC
PRODUCTS & BALLOON COMPLIANCE FIELD INSPECTIONS AND TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM FOR FIVE YEARS, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2027, AT A COST OF $100,000 PER YEAR INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT TO $1,199,000.
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.13. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH COMMLINE, INC FOR REPAIR AND
MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FOR AN AMOUNT OF $66,000 IN YEAR ONE WITH A 5% INCREASE PER ANNUM FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $364,691 FOR THE FIVE-YEAR TERM APRIL 1, 2022 - MARCH 31, 2027.
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.14. AUTHORIZE THE OVERHIRING OF CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HELP RESPOND TO AREAS OF COMMUNITY NEED.
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.15. RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2021 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORTS WHICH WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND STATE
OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
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
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT
WITH THE SOUTH BAY PARKLAND CONSERVANCY FOR INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN AT ALTA VISTA PARK
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING INPUT FROM THE
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION, PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION, AND
PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TREE ORDINANCE FOR
THE REGULATION OF TREES ON PRIVATE AND/OR PUBLIC PROPERTY CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
N.3. RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON THE CITY’S SAILING PROGRAM
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING FUTURE OPERATIONS OF
SAILING CLUB ACTIVITIES AND DIRECTION ON TWO CITY-OWNED INOPERABLE 14’ CATALINA SLOOP SAIL BOATS
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
N.4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE FINAL DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF SKATE PARK FEATURES AT THE REDONDO BEACH PIER PAD 10 LOCATION AND TO MODIFY THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
TO AUTHORIZE SKATEBOARD USE ON THE PIER AT THE NEW SKATE PARK
LOCATION
RECEIVE AND FILE A STATUS REPORT ON THE INSTALLATION OF SKATE PARK
FEATURES AT PERRY PARK
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
N.5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS
TO ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW AND PLANNING COMMISSION DESIGN
REVIEW PROCEDURES
CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
N.6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE PLANNED SCOPE OF
WORK AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS AT DOMINGUEZ PARK
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
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:
APN: 7503-003-900
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Dr. Allen H. Ginsburg, 211 Crystal Cove Apts LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
R.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATIONThe Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(d)(4).
One potential case
R.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL AND LABOR NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54957.6.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Diane Strickfaden, Director of Human Resources
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS:
Redondo Beach Teamsters
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, April 5, 2022, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California, via teleconference.