A. CALL TO ORDER
Minutes
Redondo Beach City Council
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Strategic Planning Session Meeting 6:00 p.m.
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redondo Beach City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim at 6:02 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Loewenstein, Obagi, Horvath, Emdee, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Vickie Kroneberger, Chief Deputy City Clerk (via Zoom)
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, the audience and Councilmembers rose to salute the flag followed by a moment of silence.
D. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim thanked Redondo Beach Fire Fighters for the Pancake Breakfast; announced the upcoming California 101 Art Exhibition; reported the City's Housing Element has been certified and discussed the cannabis ordinance and Measure DD.
Councilmember Horvath reported Assemblymember Muratsuchi was able to obtain $ 15 million for the City of Redondo Beach.
Councilmember Obagi thanked the Redondo Beach Fire Department for the Pancake Breakfast; warned residents of District 4 to be vigilant as there has been an increase in petty thefts; commented on the California 101 Art Exhibition and congratulated staff for their work on the Housing Element.
Councilmember Emdee noted the California 101 Art Exhibition begins tomorrow, September 2, 2022; spoke about the Pancake Breakfast and reported on a meeting with the South Bay Aerospace Alliance.
E. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to approve the Order of Agenda, as presented. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
F. AGENCY RECESS - None
G. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS — ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS - None H. CONSENT CALENDAR
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H. I. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, to approve the Affidavit of Posting for September 1, 2022, as presented. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
I. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS - None
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
Facilitator Eric Douglas recapped the City's strategic goals discussed at the August 30th session, and related objectives under each goal.
Councilmember Obagi suggested rebranding the Redondo Beach Marina.
City Manager Witzansky suggested considering it after adoption of the Amenities Plan.
Mr. Douglas continued with his presentation and addressed carryover items.
Councilmember Obagi suggesting discouraging residents to install artificial turf.
Discussion followed regarding:
an objective and including sources of funding, e.g., grants sunshine policies
reviewing and updating the City's public records retention policy and Commissioner emails rebranding: having Mr. Douglas work with the City Manager regarding developing appropriate language, working with the community to update the City's brand, integrating the website and rebranding
efforts relative to internal communications, establishing procedures for continuity when there are Councilmember changes to ensure orderly transitions
researching ways to store district communications, establishing a database of resident emails and keeping political and City business separate.
In terms of infrastructure bonds, City Manager Witzansky noted the Budget and Finance Commission will review the item and the information will be subsequently presented to City Council.
Discussion continued regarding:
Seaside Lagoon
Veterans Park
opportunities to expand purple pipe facilities
Aviation Park
considering the viability of an aquatic campus and/or pickleball courts in six months status and prioritization of Capital Improvement Projects Riviera Village parklets
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planning of the Harbor Amenities Plan as a specific objective exploring the feasibility of undergrounding utilities in North Redondo funding infrastructure improvements
Fire Department assessment
reviewing Harbor Patrol operations and the relationship with Bay Watch Lifeguards developing a Drive Slow Redondo Campaign as part of Streets for All having staff report on the status of the City's efforts towards reducing homelessness including the number of people helped and how much time the Mental Health Specialist is spending in Redondo Beach and the possibility of Redondo Beach hiring one instead of sharing the costs with Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach by mid -year.
Councilmember Emdee reported the City of Los Angeles has expanded their mental health program and feared that if Redondo Beach does not begin searching soon, it may have problems trying to find a mental health professional to hire.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim spoke about including a page on the City's website regarding homeless outreach services provided and contacts.
City Manager Witzansky suggested providing an update on services provided and how contact information is shared with the community. He added that staff is working on providing Project Room Key information on the City's website and discussed upgrades to the waterfront.
Councilmember Lowenstein spoke about having a follow up discussion on traffic calming policies and City Manager Witzansky reported it has been addressed.
Discussion followed regarding:
improving disaster/emergency preparedness and training disaster service workers ( DSW) and cost recovery through FEMA
the CERT program
communicating ways in which the City is improving communication efforts to the public review of the Code of Conduct and benchmark strategies
campaign finance reform
traffic feedback signs and providing an update on the beautification of traffic signals as a mid -year budget option.
Mr. Douglas discussed next steps.
City Manager Witzansky reported the goals and objectives will be updated and a report will be presented to City Council on September 20, 2022, for approval.
Discussion followed regarding allowing additional IT support staff to allow for hybrid meetings for Commissions (BRR No. 36).
Councilmember Horvath suggested scheduling the next City Council Strategic Planning meeting in April 2023.
Discussion followed regarding public input, scheduling one versus two meetings at the Central Library and scheduling the meeting on the fourth Tuesday in April, 2023.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim invited public comments.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Vickie Kroneberger read an eComment from Jill Claussen.
There were no other public comments.
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Councilmember Obagi suggested future consideration of developing a strategy to restore the wetlands on the AES site.
K. ADJOURNMENT: 7:45 p. m.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 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, September 6, 2022, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California. 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,
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