CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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
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CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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4:30 PM- CLOSED SESSION- ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM- OPEN SESSION- REGULAR MEETING
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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 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 Police Officers Association
CONTACT: DIANE STRICKFADEN, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES F.2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY:
Pier Plaza
129 W. Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7505-002-908)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Mark McCracken CEO of Electric Rides LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
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: LORI YAMASAKA, ACTING 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 NOVEMBER 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. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 28594-28623 IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,319.26, PD. 10/28/22 DIRECT DEPOSIT 255294-255854 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,016,589.93, PD. 10/28/22 EFT/ACH $7,532.23, PD. 9/16/22 (PP2219)
EFT/ACH $363,383.05, PD. 9/21/22 (PP2219)
EFT/ACH $360,982.92, PD. 10/6/22 (PP2220)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 105895-106085 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,302,962.08
EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $363,737.45
DIRECT DEPOSIT 100006547-100006644 IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,094.75, PD.11/1/22
REPLACEMENT DEMAND 105894
CONTACT: LORI YAMASAKA, ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.4. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2211-086, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
FREE PARKING WITHIN THE PIER AND PLAZA PARKING STRUCTURES FOR THE 2022 HOLIDAY SEASON - DURING THE HOURS OF 8AM TO 10PM FROM DECEMBER 3, 2022 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2023
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.5. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SWA GROUP
FOR THE PREPARATION OF A PUBLIC AMENITIES PLAN FOR KING HARBOR TO INCREASE THE AGREEMENT’S NOT-TO-EXCEED TOTAL FROM $242,872 TO $272,872
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.6. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2211-088, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING
AN ADVISORY BOARD IN CONNECTION WITH THE RIVIERA VILLAGE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023
RECEIVE AND FILE THE ADVISORY BOARD’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2023 ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2211-089, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 IN
CONNECTION WITH THE RIVIERA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2211-090, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST BUSINESSES WITHIN THE RIVIERA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO; AND SET DECEMBER 6, 2022 AT 6:00 PM AS THE DATE AND TIME FOR THE PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE LEVY OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.7. APPROVE A RECOVERED ORGANIC WASTE PRODUCT PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH TO COMPLY WITH SB 1383 REGULATIONS CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.8. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THREE REPLACEMENT
STREET MONUMENT SIGNS FROM CONTINENTAL NEON AND PLASTIC SIGNS INC. FOR A COST OF $99,870
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.9. APPROVE ESCROW AGREEMENT NO. 10277604 WITH SULLY MILLER
CONTRACTING COMPANY FOR SECURITY DEPOSITS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT, CYCLE 2 PHASE 3, JOB NO. 40190 CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.10. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BUREAU
VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC FOR BUILDING AND FIRE PLAN CHECK REVIEW
SERVICES FOR THE SECOND PHASE OF THE SOUTH BAY SOCIAL DISTRICT (GALLERIA RENOVATION) PROJECT FOR AN ADDITIONAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $280,086 AND A NEW NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $335,086 FOR THE
EXISTING AGREEMENT TERM
CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
H.11. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO CC-2211-087, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE WAIVER OF PARKING METER FEES FOR THE AREAS OF THE RIVIERA VILLAGE, SOUTH CATALINA AVENUE AND PEARL STREET FOR THE 2022 HOLIDAY SEASON FROM DECEMBER 3, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022 CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.12. DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE OCTOBER 19, 2022 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2211-093, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA RECITING THE
FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
PROVIDED BY LAW
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.13. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2211-091, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING
THE SALARY RANGE FOR THE FINANCE DIRECTOR POSITION
CONTACT: DIANE STRICKFADEN, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 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 RESOLUTION 2211-092 TO ADD A CANNABIS TAXATION ORDINANCE AS A BALLOT MEASURE FOR THE MARCH 7, 2023
ELECTION
PROCEDURES:
1. Open public hearing and take testimony;
2. Close public hearing and deliberate; and
3. Adopt the following resolution by title only:
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION 2211-092, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUBMITTING TO
THE CITY VOTERS A BALLOT MEASURE TO ESTABLISH A BUSINESS TAX ON
BUSINESSES WHICH SELL, DISTRIBUTE, MANUFACTURE, AND CULTIVATE CANNABIS INCLUDING INDUSTRIAL HEMP AND HEMP PRODUCTS;
REQUESTING THAT THE LOS ANGELES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUTHORIZE
THE COUNTY REGISTRAR RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OFFICE TO RENDER
SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH RELATING TO THE
CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION, AND REQUESTING ADDING THIS ELECTION WITH THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 7, 2023 CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
L.2. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ORDINANCES AMENDING TITLES 9 AND 3 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING TITLE 24, PARTS 1 THROUGH 12, OF THE CALIFORNIA (BUILDING STANDARDS) CODE OF
REGULATIONS
INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3247-22, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022
EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL
CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CALIFORNIA
EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,
CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, CALIFORNIA
HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA, AND HOT TUB CODE 2006; AND 1997 UNIFORM
HOUSING CODE TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN DELETIONS, ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO TITLES 3, 5 AND 9 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE. FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING.
PROCEDURES:
a. Open the public hearing and take testimony;
b. Close the public hearing; and
c. Introduce Ordinance No. 3247-22 by title only
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 RELATED TO THE CITY’S BAN ON
GENERAL FOOD SALES, INCLUSIVE OF BEER AND WINE, AT SERVICE
STATIONS
CONTACT: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ELECTRIC BICYCLE
OPERATION, ENFORCEMENT AND EDUCATION IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF JPOLICE
N.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CHARTER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE’S FIRST REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS AND DIRECTION
TO STAFF REGARDING THE PREPARATION OF BALLOT MEASURES FOR
POSSIBLE CHARTER AMENDMENTS
CONTACT: CHARTER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE
N.4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION PERTAINING TO A POSSIBLE CHARTER
AMENDMENT FOR VOTERS TO APPROVE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RANKED
CHOICE VOTING FOR CITY ELECTIVE OFFICES OR THE OPTION TO VEST THE
POWER TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO SET THE TYPE OF ELECTION THAT SHOULD
OCCUR BY THE CITY COUNCIL BY ORDINANCE FOR VOTERS TO DETERMINE BY MEASURE AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF MARCH 7, 2023 CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
N.5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE USE OF SOFTWARE TO IMPROVE THE CITY’S INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING THE
STATUS OF CAPITAL PROJECTS
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 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 Police Officers Association
CONTACT: DIANE STRICKFADEN, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES R.2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY:
Pier Plaza
129 W. Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7505-002-908)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Mark McCracken CEO of Electric Rides LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
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, November 8, 2022, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.