Administrative
Report
H.6., File # 22-4987 Meeting Date: 10/11/2022
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
TITLE
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3243-22, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2, SECTIONS 2-
2.303, 2-2.304, 2-2.306 AND 2-2.309 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS FOR ELECTIONS, FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ordinance No. 3243-22 amending Title 2, Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code pertaining to campaign finance contribution limits is attached, as amended on first reading by the City Council on October 4, 2022, for adoption on second reading.
BACKGROUND
On October 4, 2022, City Council introduced Ordinance No. 3243-22 on first reading, as amended, excluding the City Attorney position from RBMC Section 2-2.304. (3-2, Emdee and Horvath dissenting).
On September 6, 2022, pursuant to City Clerk presentation and discussion pertaining to liability concerns pertaining to the investigative service agreement, the City Council tabled further discussion on this item so the entire Council may vote on the matter. (2-2; Emdee, Horvath dissenting and Councilmember Obagi absent; Mayor Brand broke the tie vote.) On April 5, 2022, Council directed staff (4-1, Emdee dissenting) to return with an ordinance amending the RBMC pertaining to campaign finance reporting and enforcement. Council’s motion included amending campaign donation limits with CPI adjustments; not to allow donations after 3 months elapse after an election; contract with an outside agency to conduct investigations of alleged reporting violations; and assigning enforcement to the City Attorney’s office; and a fine increase to $2000 per violation.
COORDINATION
The City Clerk’s office collaborated with the City Attorney’s office on the development of this administrative report.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
H.6., File # 22-4987 Meeting Date: 10/11/2022
ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance No. 3243-22