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Title 2 ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 9 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Article 1. Uniform Regulations
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2-9.100 Appointment and terms of members.
2-9.101 Organization meetings, chairperson.
2-9.102 Procedure.
2-9.103 Proceedings.
2-9.104 Budget requirements.
2-9.105 Members’ compensation.
2-9.106 Membership eligibility.
2-9.107 Vacancies.
2-9.108 Oaths and affirmations.
2-9.109 Removal of members.
Article 2. Historical Commission
2-9.201 Historical Commission created.
2-9.202 Membership.
2-9.203 Powers and duties.
Article 3. Preservation Commission
2-9.301 Preservation Commission created.
2-9.302 Membership.
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Article 4. Public Works Commission
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2-9.401 Created.
2-9.402 Appointment and terms of members.
2-9.403 Powers and duties.
Article 5. Traffic Commission
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Article 6. Redondo Beach Youth Commission
2-9.601 Commission established.
2-9.602 Duties and purpose.
2-9.603 Membership.
Article 7. Harbor Commission
2-9.701 Created.
2-9.702 Jurisdiction.
2-9.703 Appointment and terms of members.
2-9.704 Qualifications for appointment.
2-9.705 Filling vacancies.
2-9.706 Existing members: Expiration of terms.
2-9.707 Appointment of a chairperson.
2-9.708 Meetings and failure to attend.
2-9.709 Powers and duties.
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2-9.711 Finality of decisions: Appeal of decisions.
2-9.712 Rules and regulations.
2-9.714 Map of the harbor area.
Article 8. Public Safety Commission
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2-9.801 Public Safety Commission created.
2-9.802 Membership.
2-9.803 Powers and duties.
Article 9. (Reserved)
Article 10. Planning Commission
2-9.1001 Created.
2-9.1002 Appointment and terms of members.
2-9.1003 Powers and duties.
Article 11. Recreation and Parks Commission
2-9.1101 Created.
2-9.1102 Appointment and terms of members.
2-9.1103 Powers and duties.
Article 12. Library Commission
2-9.1201 Created.
2-9.1202 Appointment and terms of members.
2-9.1203 Powers and duties.
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2-9.1301 Created.
2-9.1302 Appointment and terms of members.
2-9.1303 Powers and duties.
Article 14. Public Art Commission
2-9.1401 Created.
2-9.1402 Appointment and terms of members.
2-9.1403 Powers and duties.
2-9.1404 Meetings.
Article 1. Uniform Regulations
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* Article 1 entitled “General Provisions,” consisting of Sections 2-9.101— 2-9.102, codified from Ordinance No. 2420 c.s., eff. 8-7-85, renumbered by Ordinance No. 2437 c.s., eff. 6-5-86 and Ordinance No. 2705 c.s., eff. 10-21-93, amended in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2797 c.s., eff. 4-17-97. 2-9.100 Appointment and terms of members.
(a) The members of each board and commission shall serve for a term of four (4) years, commencing October 1 and ending September 30 or as soon thereafter as his or her successor is appointed and qualified.
(b) The members of each board and commission shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, within sixty (60) days after the expiration of the four (4) year term or within sixty (60) days after a vacancy occurs. If the Mayor shall have failed to make an appointment within such period, any member of the Council may nominate an eligible person to fill such vacancy.
Four (4) affirmative votes of the Council to appoint such nominated person shall result in the appointment. Any appointment to fill an unexpired term shall be for such unexpired period. (c) No person shall serve more than two (2) full terms on the same board or commission. No person shall serve simultaneously on more than one board or commission. (§ 1, Ord. 2797 c.s., eff. April 17, 1997)
2-9.101 Organization meetings, chairperson.
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November 7, 2009, § 1, Ord. 3062 c.s., eff. November 21, 2010, § 1, Ord. 3083 c.s., eff. September 16, 2011, § 1, Ord. 3096 c.s., eff. October 18, 2012, § 1, Ord. 3114 c.s., eff. December 5, 2013, § 1, Ord. 3133 c.s., eff. August 7, 2015, § 1, Ord. 3159 c.s., eff. August 18, 2016, § 1, Ord. 3203 c.s., eff. August 21, 2020, and § 1, Ord. 3219 c.s., eff. October 21. 2021) 2-9.102 Procedure.
The following procedure shall be followed by boards and commissions, at public meetings:
(a) Each member of a board or commission shall vote unless he or she states the reasons for abstention for the record.
(b) Each board and commission shall maintain a true and correct record of all proceedings of such board or commission in books devoted solely to such purpose. (§ 1, Ord. 2797 c.s., eff. April 17, 1997)
2-9.103 Proceedings.
Each board or commission may prescribe its own rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this Code and in accordance with any ordinances or resolutions governing the operation of said commission. All of such rules or regulations shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk and shall be available at all times for inspection by the public. All boards and commissions shall have the same power as the City Council to compel the attendance of witnesses under oath and to issue or cause to be issued subpoenas for the attendance of such witnesses and any evidence deemed necessary by the board or commission. (§ 1, Ord. 2797 c.s., eff. April 17, 1997) 2-9.104 Budget requirements.
The City Manager shall recommend in the annual budget sufficient appropriations of funds to provide for the required expenses of each board and commission to permit it to conduct its business in an efficient and proper manner. (§ 1, Ord. 2797 c.s., eff. April 17, 1997) 2-9.105 Members’ compensation.
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Membership on any City board or commission shall be limited to registered voters of the City, with the exception of the Youth Commission as defined in Article 6 of this chapter. (§ 1, Ord. 2797 c.s., eff.
April 17, 1997, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2858 c.s., eff. November 16, 2000) 2-9.107 Vacancies.
In the event that any member of any board or commission shall be absent from the regular meetings of such board or commission for a period of sixty (60) days consecutively following the last regular meeting attended by such member, unless by permission of the City Council expressed in its official minutes, or in the event such member shall be convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, or ceases to be a registered voter of the City, his or her office shall become vacant and shall be so declared by the City Council. Vacancies occurring in any board or commission shall be filled in the manner set forth in Section 2-9.100. (§ 1, Ord. 2797 c.s., eff. April 17, 1997) 2-9.108 Oaths and affirmations.
The chairperson or chairperson pro tempore of each board or commission shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations to any person appearing before any such board or commission during the course of an investigation or hearing. (§ 1, Ord. 2797 c.s., eff. April 17, 1997) 2-9.109 Removal of members.
The members of each board and commission may be removed from office by a vote of the majority of all members of the Council. (§ 1, Ord. 3221 c.s., eff. October 21, 2021) Article 2. Historical Commission
2-9.201 Historical Commission created.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 15 of Article XV of the Official Charter of the City, the Redondo Beach Historical Commission is hereby created. (§ 1, Ord. 1933 c.s., eff. May 17, 1967, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff. October 21, 1993, as amended by § 1(12), Ord. 2844 c.s., eff. November 4, 1999)
2-9.202 Membership.
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September 19, 1997)
2-9.203 Powers and duties.
The Historical Commission shall have the following powers and duties: to investigate, maintain, and catalog all historical information, documents, records and pictures that would be of general interest to the City and its citizens; to compile records and recordings; to promote the keeping of a written historical record of the City in narrative form; to be an advisory body; and to perform volunteer services at the Redondo Beach Historical Museum. (§ 1, Ord. 1933 c.s., eff. May 17, 1967, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff. October 21, 1993, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2923 c.s., eff. December 2, 2003) Article 3. Preservation Commission
2-9.301 Preservation Commission created.
The Redondo Beach Preservation Commission is hereby created. (§ 1, Ord. 2554 c.s., eff. August 31, 1989, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff. October 21, 1993) 2-9.302 Membership.
The Preservation Commission shall consist of seven (7) members. The members of the Commission shall be composed of: Three (3) members shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, urban planning, archeology, or other historic preservation-related disciplines, such as American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, cultural anthropology, to the extent that such professionals are available in the City, one member from a recognized preservation or historical society, and the remaining members may be lay persons, including owners of historic resources. All members should have a demonstrated interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation and the cultural heritage of the City. (§ 1, Ord. 2554 c.s., eff. August 31, 1989, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff. October 21, 1993, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2798 c.s., eff. May 1, 1997)
2-9.303 Powers and duties.
The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
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(d) Adopt application and submittal requirements for Certificates of Appropriateness to alter, restore, demolish, remove, or relocate any landmark or any improvement located within a historic district and adopt prescriptive standards to be used by the Commission in reviewing such applications; (e) Review and render decisions regarding all alteration, restoration, demolition, removal, and relocation proposals related to landmarks and properties within historic districts in conjunction with applications for Certificates of Appropriateness pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 10 of this Code; (f) Conduct, or cause to be conducted, a comprehensive survey of those properties within the boundaries of the City which have not been surveyed at the time the Commission is established; (g) Prepare, or cause to be prepared, various preservation-related documents intended to assist the owners of historic resources and the Commission in their review of applications. These may include a general information booklet describing historic styles, a rehabilitation manual or design guidelines;
(h) Develop, or cause to be developed, and recommend to the City Council a program of incentives for preservation of historic resources;
(i) Investigate and report to the City Council on the use of various federal, State, local or private funding resources and mechanisms available to promote historic resource preservation within the City;
(j) Review and comment upon proposed modifications in regulation regarding land use, housing and redevelopment, municipal improvement, and other types of planning and programs undertaken by any agency of the City, the County or State, which directly affect landmarks and historic districts; (k) Retain consultants and conduct studies, as the Commission deems desirable or necessary subject to prior approval of expenditures of City funds by the City Council; (l) Cooperate with other local, County, State and Federal Government in the pursuit of the objectives of historic preservation;
(m) Render advice and guidance, upon the request of the property owner or occupant, on the alteration, restoration, landscaping or maintenance of any historic resource within the City; (n) Participate in, promote, and conduct public information, educational, interpretive programs pertaining to historic resources;
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Article 4. Public Works Commission
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* Article 4 entitled “Environmental and Public Utilities Commission,” consisting of Sections 2-9.401—2-
9.403, codified from Ordinance No. 2573 c.s., eff. 3-22-90, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 2644 c.s., eff. 12-26-91; 2649 c.s., eff. 3-5-92 and renumbered by Ordinance No. 2705 c.s., eff. 10-21-93, was replaced in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2776 c.s., eff. 9-5-96. 2-9.401 Created.
There is hereby created a Public Works Commission.
(§ 1, Ord. 2776 c.s., eff. September 5, 1996)
2-9.402 Appointment and terms of members.
(a) The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members. Unless otherwise authorized by the City Council, one member shall be appointed from each Council district and two (2) members shall be appointed at large.
(b) The original term of one member shall expire on September 30, 1997; the original term of two (2) members shall expire on September 30, 1998; the original term of two (2) members shall expire on September 30, 1999; and the original term of two (2) members shall expire on September 30, 2000. (§ 1, Ord. 2776 c.s., eff. September 5, 1996)
2-9.403 Powers and duties.
(a) The Commission shall advise the Mayor and City Council in all matters relating to public works, capital improvement programs, solid waste and hazardous waste disposal, public utilities, traffic and transportation as directed by the City Council and in such other matters as may also be directed by the City Council.
(b) Wherever any powers and duties are assigned to either the Environmental and Public Utilities Commission or the Traffic Commission by any of the provisions of this Code, the elements of the General Plan or any resolution or directive of the City Council, such powers or duties shall be performed by the Public Works Commission. (§ 1, Ord. 2776 c.s., eff. September 5, 1996) Article 5. Traffic Commission
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2-9.601 Commission established.
There is hereby established the Redondo Beach Youth Commission. (§ 1, Ord. 2616 c.s., eff. April 11, 1991, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff. October 21, 1993) 2-9.602 Duties and purpose.
The purpose of the Youth Commission is to promote the youth of Redondo Beach by providing comprehensive programs and events that meet the interest and needs of the youth. Duties are as follows:
(a) Identify and report to the City Council annually on youth needs and priorities of Redondo Beach;
(b) Remain informed on the programs providing youth services to Redondo Beach youth (annual review);
(c) Research, formulate, suggest proposed policies, programs and services designed to meet the needs of Redondo Beach youth;
(d) Review and evaluate requests received by the City pertaining to its youth-related policies/services;
(e) Maintain liaison with the Youth Commissions in other cities, and/or youth-related agencies, and
(f) Represent the City of Redondo Beach when requested to do so. (§ 1, Ord. 2616 c.s., eff.
April 11, 1991, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff. October 21, 1993, as amended by § 2, Ord. 2858, eff. November 16, 2000) 2-9.603 Membership.
The Commission shall be composed of three (3) adult members and twelve (12) youth members. 9/28/22, 1:47 PM Chapter 9 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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(b) Youth Members. Each youth member shall be over the age of thirteen (13) years and under the age of twenty (20) years, residing with his or her parents(s) or guardian(s) within the City or be a registered attendee of Redondo Unified School District and having served a minimum of one year on the ad hoc committee. The youth members shall be entitled to participate in the deliberations of the Commission, and shall be entitled to vote. The term of each youth member shall be one year and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. Each youth member may serve unlimited terms. Before June of each year, Youth Commissioners for the following year will be recommended for appointment by a subcommittee of outgoing, ineligible Youth Commissioners who will submit a list of qualified candidates. To the extent possible, at least two (2) youth members shall be from each Councilmanic district, and the two (2) at-large members shall be registered students at Redondo Union High School.
Members shall be dismissed from the Youth Commission for two (2) consecutive unexcused absences. “At-large” members may be residents or non-residents of Redondo Beach but must be registered attendees of Redondo Union High School.
(c) Ad Hoc Subcommittee. The Youth Commission members will appoint an ad hoc subcommittee. Members of the ad hoc subcommittee will be over the age of twelve (12) and under the age of nineteen (19). The members shall be nonvoting. Members are eligible to serve on the Youth Commission after one year of membership. Members participate in Youth Commission activities. (§ 1, Ord. 2616 c.s., eff. April 11, 1991, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2655 c.s., eff. April 16, 1992, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff. October 21, 1993, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2712 c.s., eff. December 16, 1993, and § 3, Ord. 2858, eff. November 16, 2000)
Article 7. Harbor Commission
2-9.701 Created.
There is hereby created a Harbor Commission (referred to in this article as “Commission”) for the City consisting of eight (8) members until September 30, 1991, or until a vacancy is declared by the Council, whichever first occurs, and thereafter the Commission shall consist of seven (7) members. (§ 1, Ord. 2327 c.s., eff. April 14, 1982, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2351 c.s., eff. November 1, 1982, § 1, Ord. 2427 c.s. eff. October 16, 1985, § 1, Ord. 2509 c.s., eff. September 1, 1988, and § 1, Ord. 2564 c.s., eff.
December 21, 1989, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff. October 21, 1993) 2-9.702 Jurisdiction.
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Members of the Commission shall serve for a term of four (4) years and shall hold office until their successors are appointed and qualified. The term of office shall commence October 1 and end September 30 four (4) years hence. Appointments to the Commission shall be made in such a manner that an equal number of appointments shall expire every two (2) years. The initial term of office for a member appointed pursuant to Section 704(a) of this article shall expire on September 30, 1991.
Thereafter, all appointments and reappointments shall be for a period of four (4) years. (§ 1, Ord. 2327 c.s., eff. April 14, 1982, as amended by § 2, Ord. 2351 c.s., eff. November 1, 1982, § 1, Ord. 2427 c.s., eff. October 16, 1985, and § 1, Ord. 2509 c.s., eff. September 1, 1988, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff. October 21, 1993, and amended by § 1(14), Ord. 2844 c.s., eff. November 4, 1999) 2-9.704 Qualifications for appointment.
Appointments to the Commission shall be in accordance with the following criteria:
(a) One member shall be a boat owner who regularly uses the boating facilities in King Harbor.
The designee shall maintain boat ownership during his or her term of office. The sale of the boat, without the repurchase of another within one month after the sale, shall result in a vacancy in office. The boating representative is intended to represent and further the interests of the boaters in King Harbor. (b) One member shall be selected from a list of not less than five (5) names to be submitted by the harbor and pier lessees, such list to be approved by a majority of the harbor and pier lessees.
The Mayor and Council find and declare that the individual appointed as the harbor and pier lessee member of the Commission is intended to represent and further the interests of the harbor and pier lessees within the jurisdiction of the Commission and that such representation and furtherance will ultimately serve the public interests. Accordingly, the Mayor and Council find that, for the purposes of persons who hold such office, the harbor and pier lessees within the jurisdiction of the Commission are tantamount to and constitute a significant segment of the public generally within the meaning of Section 87103 of the Government Code of the State.
(c) Each of the remaining members of the Commission shall have training and experience in one of the following disciplines:
(1) A State-registered civil or structural engineer, or five (5) years’ practical experience in a related engineering field;
(2) A member of the Bar of the State;
(3) A State-licensed architect;
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(7) A property manager with five (5) years’ practical experience; (8) A State-licensed general contractor;
(9) A practicing economic or financial consultant with five (5) years’ experience; (10) A commercial developer with five (5) years’ experience; (11) An executive or owner/operator of a business;
(12) A management level employee with five (5) years’ practical experience with a public or governmental entity; and
(13) A management level employee with at least five (5) years’ experience in harbor recreational development.
No discipline shall be represented by more than one member. (§ 3, Ord. 2351 c.s., eff. November 1, 1982, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2427 c.s., eff. October 16, 1985, and § 1, Ord. 2509 c.s., eff. September 1, 1988, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff. October 21, 1993) 2-9.705 Filling vacancies.
If any vacancy shall occur in the membership of the Commission, other than by expiration of the term of office, the vacancy shall be filled by the Mayor with the approval of the Council for the unexpired term of the vacated office. (§ 1, Ord. 2327 c.s., eff. April 14, 1982, as renumbered by § 3, Ord. 2351 c.s., eff. November 1, 1982, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2427 c.s., eff. October 16, 1985, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff. October 21, 1993)
2-9.706 Existing members: Expiration of terms.
The respective terms of office of all existing members of the Commission shall terminate on or after November 1, 1982, and upon the appointment and qualification of their successors. (§ 4, Ord. 2351 c.s., eff. November 1, 1982, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2427 c.s., eff. October 16, 1985, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff. October 21, 1993)
2-9.707 Appointment of a chairperson.
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April 14, 1982, as renumbered by §§ 3 and 4, Ord. 2351 c.s., eff. November 1, 1982, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2427 c.s., eff. October 18, 1985, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff. October 21, 1993, as renumbered by § 2, Ord. 3221 c.c., eff. October 21, 2021) 2-9.708 Meetings and failure to attend.
(a) The Commission shall hold regular meetings at least once every month. (b) In the event any member of the Commission shall absent him or herself from the regular meetings of the Commission for a period of sixty (60) days consecutively following the last regular meeting attended by such member, unless by permission of the Council expressed in its official minutes, or in the event such member shall be convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or ceases to be a qualified elector of the City, his or her office shall become vacant and shall be so declared by the Council. (§ 1, Ord. 2327 c.s., eff. April 14, 1982, as renumbered by §§ 3 and 4, Ord. 2351 c.s., eff.
November 1, 1982, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2427 c.s., eff. October 16, 1985, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff. October 21, 1993, as renumbered by § 2, Ord. 3221 c.c., eff. October 21, 2021) 2-9.709 Powers and duties.
(a) The Commission shall hold hearings on all applications for conditional use permits and variances for the use and development of lands within the jurisdiction of the Commission as provided for in Section 10-2.2512 of Article 12 of Chapter 2 of Title 10 of this Code. (b) The Commission shall hold hearings on any matter concerning the commercial or recreational development of the harbor.
(c) The Commission shall further the commercial and recreational development of the harbor. (d) The Commission shall be advised and may recommend to the Council on all new lease and sublease arrangements with the City relating to harbor lands, facilities, or improvements. (e) The Commission shall be advised and may report to the Council on all subleases with firms doing business within the jurisdiction of the Commission. (f) The Commission shall be advised and may report to the Council on the assignment of all leases and subleases with the City relating to harbor lands, facilities, or improvements. (g) The Commission shall advise the Council on any matter concerning the harbor when so requested by the Council. (§ 1, Ord. 2327 c.s., eff. April 14, 1982, as renumbered by §§ 3 and 4, Ord. 2351 c.s., eff. November 1, 1982, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2427 c.s., eff. October 16, 1985, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff. October 21, 1993, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2790 c.s., eff. March 6, 1997, and § 1(15), Ord. 2844 c.s., eff. November 4, 1999, as renumbered by § 2, Ord. 3221 c.c., eff.
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Applications for conditional use permits and variances shall be filed with the Waterfront and Economic Development Department and shall be processed in the manner set forth in Sections 10-
2.2506 and 10-2.2510 of Article 12 of Chapter 2 of Title 10 of this Code. (§ 1, Ord. 2327 c.s., eff. April 14, 1982, as renumbered by §§ 3 and 4, Ord. 2351 c.s., eff. November 1, 1982, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff. October 21, 1993, amended by § 1(16), Ord. 2844 c.s., eff. November 4, 1999, and § 1, Ord. 3104 c.s., eff. February 8, 2013, as renumbered by § 2, Ord. 3221 c.c., eff. October 21, 2021) 2-9.711 Finality of decisions: Appeal of decisions.
(a) Decisions for the approval or denial of a permit or other entitlement by Harbor Commission may be appealed to the City Council, subject to the appeal procedures provided in the municipal code for the underlying permit/entitlement.
(b) In the event that there are no specific appeal procedures provided in the municipal code for the permit/entitlement, each and every person wishing to challenge the Harbor Commission’s decision shall file an appeal by 5:00 p.m. of the tenth calendar day following the Harbor Commission’s decision (or the next working day if the tenth calendar day falls on a weekend, holiday, or a day the City’s offices are closed). In computing ten (10) calendar days, the day of the Harbor Commission’s decision shall be excluded. The appeal must be submitted in writing and specify in detail the grounds for the appeal. All of the appellant’s grounds for the appeal must have been: (1) listed in the written appeal; and (2) presented to Harbor Commission orally or in writing prior to the decision on the permit/entitlement (“exhaustion requirement”). The failure to comply with this exhaustion requirement shall be grounds for denial of those portions of the appeal which were not exhausted. (§ 1, Ord. 2327 c.s., eff. April 14, 1982, as renumbered by §§ 3 and 4, Ord. 2351 c.s., eff. November 1, 1982, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2427 c.s., eff. October 16, 1985, and § 1, Ord. 2521 c.s., eff. December 1, 1988, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff.
October 21, 1993, repealed and replaced by § 1, Ord. 3125 c.s., eff. January 16, 2015, as renumbered by § 2, Ord. 3221 c.c., eff. October 21, 2021)
2-9.712 Rules and regulations.
The Commission shall establish and publish such rules and regulations as it deems necessary for its government and for the faithful performance of its duties. (§ 1, Ord. 2327 c.s., eff. April 14, 1982, as renumbered by §§ 3 and 4, Ord. 2351 c.s., eff. November 1, 1982, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2427 c.s., eff. October 16, 1985, as renumbered by § 1, Ord. 2705 c.s., eff. October 21, 1993, as renumbered by § 2, Ord. 3221 c.c., eff. October 21, 2021)
2-9.714 Map of the harbor area.
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Article 8. Public Safety Commission
Note
* Article 8 entitled “Crime Prevention Commission,” consisting of Sections 2-9.801 - 2-9.803, codified from Ordinance No. 2430 c.s., eff. 11-28-85, renumbered by Ordinance No. 2705 c.s., eff. 10-21-93, amended in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2777 c.s., eff. 9-5-96. 2-9.801 Public Safety Commission created.
The Public Safety Commission is hereby created. (§ 1, Ord. 2777 c.s., eff. September 5, 1996) 2-9.802 Membership.
(a) The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council. Unless otherwise authorized by the City Council, one member shall be appointed from each Council district and two (2) members shall be appointed at large. (b) The original term of one member shall expire on September 30, 1998; the original term of two (2) members shall expire on September 30, 1999; the original term of two (2) members shall expire on September 30, 2000; and the original term of two (2) members shall expire on September 30, 2001. (§ 1, Ord. 2777 c.s., eff. September 5, 1996, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2809 c.s., eff. September 19, 1997)
2-9.803 Powers and duties.
(a) The Public Safety Commission shall advise the Mayor and City Council on matters relating to public safety, and crime prevention, help serve as the citizens’ voice in public safety affairs, provide suggestions for ensuring responsive and efficient public safety services, review public safety legislation when appropriate and directed by City Council, collaborate on, promote, and support community policing programs, and perform other such duties as directed by the City Council. 9/28/22, 1:47 PM Chapter 9 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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Article 9. (Reserved)
Article 10. Planning Commission
2-9.1001 Created.
There is hereby created a Planning Commission. (§ 1, Ord. 2794 c.s., eff. April 17, 1997) 2-9.1002 Appointment and terms of members.
(a) The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members. Unless otherwise authorized by the City Council, one member shall be appointed from each Council district and two (2) members shall be appointed at large.
(b) The original term of one member shall expire on September 30, 1998; the original term of two (2) members shall expire on September 30, 1999; the original term of two (2) members shall expire on September 30, 2000; and the original term of two (2) members shall expire on September 30, 2001. (§ 1, Ord. 2794 c.s., eff. April 17, 1997, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2806 c.s., eff. September 5, 1997) 2-9.1003 Powers and duties.
(a) The Commission shall have such powers and duties as prescribed for planning commissions under any law of the State, ordinance of the City, resolution of the City Council or the Master Plan of the City.
(b) The Commission shall advise the Mayor and City Council in all matters relating to planning, zoning and the physical development of the City as directed by the City Council and in such other matters as may be directed by the City Council. (§ 1, Ord. 2794 c.s., eff. April 17, 1997) Article 11. Recreation and Parks Commission
2-9.1101 Created.
There is hereby created a Recreation and Parks Commission. (§ 1, Ord. 2795 c.s., eff. April 17, 1997)
2-9.1102 Appointment and terms of members.
(a) The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members. Unless otherwise authorized by the City Council, one member shall be appointed from each Council district and two (2) members shall be appointed at large.
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The Commission shall:
(a) Act as adviser to the City Council in all matters pertaining to public recreation, including playgrounds and entertainment;
(b) Prepare, with the assistance of the Community Services Director, an annual estimate for budget purposes for the funds necessary to carry on an adequate recreational program in the City and submit such estimate to the City Manager;
(c) Assist in every way in the development of recreation in the City, stimulate public interest in such recreation program and cooperate with schools located in the City and all other agencies relative to securing and developing a full and complete recreational program; (d) Plan a program for the development, extension, improvement and maintenance of park facilities in the City; and
(e) In addition thereto, the Commission shall exercise such powers and duties as may be assigned and allocated to it by virtue of any orders of the City Council. (§ 1, Ord. 2795 c.s., eff. April 17, 1997, as amended by § 1, Ord. 3105 c.s., eff. February 8, 2013, and § 1, Ord. 3142 c.s., eff. December 17, 2015)
Article 12. Library Commission
2-9.1201 Created.
There is hereby created a Library Commission. (§ 1, Ord. 2796 c.s., eff. April 17, 1997) 2-9.1202 Appointment and terms of members.
(a) The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members. Unless otherwise authorized by the City Council, one member shall be appointed from each Council district and two (2) members shall be appointed at large.
(b) The original term of one member shall expire on September 30, 1998; the original term of two (2) members shall expire on September 30, 1999; the original term of two (2) members shall expire on September 30, 2000; and the original term of two (2) members shall expire on September 30, 2001. (§ 1, Ord. 2796 c.s., eff. April 17, 1997, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2806 c.s., eff. September 5, 1997) 2-9.1203 Powers and duties.
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2-9.1301 Created.
There is hereby created a Budget and Finance Commission. (§ 1, Ord. 2805 c.s., eff. September 5, 1997)
2-9.1302 Appointment and terms of members.
(a) The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor, subject to approval by the City Council.
(b) The original term of one member shall expire on September 30, 1998; the original term of two (2) members shall expire on September 30, 1999; the original term of two (2) members shall expire on September 30, 2000; and the original term of two (2) members shall expire on September 30, 2001. (§ 1, Ord. 2805 c.s., eff. September 5, 1997)
2-9.1303 Powers and duties.
The Commission shall be an advisory commission only. It shall:
(a) Maintain a continuous study of sources of municipal revenue and methods of proper spending of public moneys, assist the City Manager and City Council in financial planning, and recommend methods of obtaining and financing permanent public improvements in the City as from time to time may be suggested by the City Manager or the City Council; and (b) Perform such other duties as directed by the City Manager or the City Council. (§ 1, Ord. 2805 c.s., eff. September 5, 1997)
Article 14. Public Art Commission
2-9.1401 Created.
There is hereby created a Public Art Commission. (§ 1, Ord. 3030 c.s., eff. January 2, 2009) 2-9.1402 Appointment and terms of members.
(a) The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members. The members of the Commission shall be composed of: two (2) members appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, engineering, design or other related cultural and arts disciplines, to the extent such professionals are available in the City; two (2) members appointed from a recognized arts or artists organization; and the remaining three (3) members shall be appointed at-large. 9/28/22, 1:47 PM Chapter 9 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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(c) Notwithstanding the term limits provided in Section 2-9.100 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code, a maximum of two (2) members may be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, to serve for an additional two (2) year term on a one-time basis. (§ 1, Ord. 3030 c.s., eff. January 2, 2009, as amended by § 1, Ord. 3160 c.s., eff. September 2, 2016) 2-9.1403 Powers and duties.
The Commission shall:
(a) Act as adviser to the City Council in all matters pertaining to public art in Redondo Beach.
Public art in Redondo Beach shall be defined as artworks that are identified through a gift, City purchase, or artist commission, that are displayed in any publicly owned property or right-of-way area including parks, City buildings and facilities, streets, medians, sidewalks, plazas and in any other public location determined by the City Council;
(b) Make recommendations to the City Council for public art program guidelines, the artistic criteria for public art, the acquisition of public art, artwork commissioning and deaccession, the creation of public art infrastructure, and the preservation and maintenance of public art in the City; (c) Make recommendations for a prioritized list of public art projects to be considered as part of the City’s strategic planning and annual capital project and budgeting processes; (d) Stimulate public interest in such public art programs and projects; and (e) Perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to it by the City Council. (§ 1, Ord. 3030 c.s., eff. January 2, 2009)
2-9.1404 Meetings.
Notwithstanding Section 2-9.101 of this Code, the Public Art Commission shall not be required to hold monthly meetings, and instead shall hold a regular meeting at least once every other month and whatever special meetings may be necessary or convenient to dispose of business without delay. (§ 1, Ord. 3030 c.s., eff. January 2, 2009)
Contact:
City Clerk: 310-318-0656
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