Minutes
Redondo Beach City Council
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Closed Session - Adjourned Regular Meeting 4:30 p. m.
Open Session - Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
4:30 PM - CLOSED SESSION — ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redondo Beach City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim at 4:32 p. m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Horvath, Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim Councilmembers Absent: Emdee, Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Vickie Kroneberger, Chief Deputy City Clerk
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION - None
D. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS - ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS - None E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS AND NON -AGENDA ITEMS — None F. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 4:34 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to recess to Closed Session at 4:34 p. m. to conduct Closed Sessions attended by City Manager Mike Witzansky, Assistant City Attorney Cheryl Park, Waterfront & Economic Development Director Greg Kapovich, and Outside Leasing Agent Brian Campbell. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
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
Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY:
International Boardwalk
138 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
a portion of APN: 7505-002-932)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Hye Sun Kim, an individual, DBA Kona Koffee
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
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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:
International Boardwalk
124 International Boardwalk, Redondo' Beach, CA 90277
a portion of APN: 7505-002-932)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
So Yeon Gwon, an individual, DBA Boardwalk Candy
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
F. 3. 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:
International Boardwalk
108 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
a portion of APN: 7505-002-932)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Jessica Ayala, an individual, DBA Mermaid' s World
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
F.4. 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, WED Director
PROPERTY:
209 North Harbor Drive
Portion of APN: 7503- 029-900
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Chris Bredesen
Redondo Beach Marina Group, LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
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F. 5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL MATTER/EVALUATION - The Closed Session is authorized by that attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54957(b).
Title: City Manager
G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION — 6: 01 p.m.
H. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Emdee, Horvath, Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
I. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Manager Witzansky confirmed there were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session.
J. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim adjourned the Closed Session at 6:02 p.m. 6: 00 PM - OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
A 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: Emdee, Horvath, Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
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
Councilmember Loewenstein announced the District 2 community meeting will be held November 18, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom; referenced comments he made in a recent interview, promised to do better and read a statement of apology.
Councilmember Horvath announced the District 3 community meeting will be held November 19, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. on Zoom.
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Councilmember Obagi announced the District 4 community meeting will be held November 18, 2022 at 6:30 p. m., on Zoom; commented favorably on the Veterans Day ceremony and spoke about the City being inclusive and welcoming all.
Councilmember Emdee spoke about the Veterans Day ceremony; wished the public a Happy Thanksgiving; announced there will be no street -sweeping on Thanksgiving Thursday or Friday; noted the upcoming Toy Drive at each of the City's Fire Stations and urged everyone to donate a new, unwrapped toy or sports equipment.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim spoke about the recent District 1 community meeting; reported he will not be holding an online community meeting this month; thanked the Fire, Police and Public Works Departments for their participation in the Veterans Day ceremony; commented positively on the Veterans Day ceremony and announced that Public Works have sandbags available for those who need them.
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to move Items No. P. 1. and P. 2. forward to immediately after the Consent Calendar. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
F. AGENCY RECESS — None
G. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS — ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to receive and file Blue Folder Items for Item Nos. N. 1, N. 3, and N. 5. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to approve the Consent Calendar, as presented. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
H. I. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 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. JUNE 21, 2022 ADJOURNED REGULAR & REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
HA. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 28624-28652 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 29,611. 00, PD. 11/ 10/22 DIRECT DEPOSIT 255855-256412 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1, 979,085.53, PD. 11/ 10/22 EFT/ACH $7,557.23, PD. 10/ 14/22 (PP2221)
EFT/ACH $362,719.94, PD. 10/ 19/22 (PP2221)
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 106086- 106242 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1, 913,590.98
CONTACT: LORI YAMASAKA, ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR
H. 5. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC -2211- 095, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO SAVOIR FAIRE IMMERSION PRESCHOOL, INC.
APPROVE THE LEASE WITH SAVOIR FAIRE IMMERSION PRESCHOOL, INC. FOR A MONTHLY MINIMUM RENT OF $ 12,050 WITH AN ANNUAL 3% BASE RENT INCREASE FOR THE TERM DECEMBER 1, 2022 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2028
CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR H. 6. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH MAINTSTAR INC. FOR ONE-TIME FLEET MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE UPGRADES AND ONGOING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR A FIVE-YEAR COST NOT TO EXCEED $174,799
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.7. APPROVE THE TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE OF AVENUE H AT DORIS WAY FROM NOVEMBER 25, 2022 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2023 TO ADDRESS TRAFFIC CONCERNS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAY IN THE ADJACENT
NEIGHBORHOOD IN THE CITY OF TORRANCE
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H. 8. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC -2211- 096, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
THE FUNDING REQUEST CERTIFICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES
RECYCLING AND RECOVERY ( CALRECYCLE) FOR PAYMENT PROGRAMS AND RELATED
AUTHORIZATIONS
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H. 9. RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY UPDATE TO THE SIX-MONTH STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 CONTACT: MIKE WITZANSKY, CITY MANAGER
H. 10. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 0-3247-22, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH 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
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CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
H. 11. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC -2211- 097, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO UNAGI, INC.
APPROVE THE LEASE WITH UNAGI, INC. FOR A MONTHLY MINIMUM RENT OF $ 4,950 AND TERM OF NOVEMBER 15, 2022 THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2025
CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR H. 12. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC -2211- 098, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO DOING IT WITH LOVE, INC., DBA TRADEWINDS & PINEAPPLE ALLEY, A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION
APPROVE A LEASE WITH DOING IT WITH LOVE, INC. FOR THE PREMISES AT 142 AND 144 INTERNATIONAL BOARDWALK FOR A MONTHLY AMOUNT OF $ 3,172.50 AND THE TERM NOVEMBER 15, 2022 THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2027
CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR H. 13. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC -2211- 102, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASING CERTAIN PROPERTY
TO EL BAJA CHEF, LLC
APPROVE A LEASE WITH EL BAJA CHEF, LLC FOR THE PREMISES AT 102 AND 104 INTERNATIONAL BOARDWALK FOR A MONTHLY AMOUNT OF $ 1, 917 AND THE TERM NOVEMBER 15, 2022 THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2027
CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR H. 14. CITY TREASURER'S FIRST QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 REPORT CONTACT: STEVEN DIELS, CITY TREASURER
H. 15. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC -2211- 099, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ABC -OTS GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL AND
THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC -2211- 100, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE 26,000 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
THROUGH THE STATE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
GRANTS FUNDS
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H. 16. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC -2211- 101, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE PART-TIME
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EMPLOYMENT POLICY AND PAY PLAN, BY INCORPORATING STATE MANDATED INCREASES TO MINIMUM WAGE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023 FOR EXISTING PART-TIME
POSITION PAY RATES IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
CONTACT: DIANE STRICKFADEN, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES There were no public comments on the Consent Calendar.
City Clerk Manzano read title to Resolutions No. CC -2211- 095, CC -2211- 096, CC -2211- 097, CC -2211- 098, CC -2211- 099, CC -2211- 100, CC -2211- 101, CC -2211- 102 and Ordinance No. 0-3247-22.
I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - None
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
J. 1. For eComments and Emails Received from the Public Wayne Craig announced that after a battle with cancer, his friend, Bruce Ellis, passed away last week; shared his obituary and provided information regarding his memorial service.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim requested adjourning the City Council meeting of December 6, 2022, in Mr. Ellis' memory.
Ross Yosnow, District 2, spoke about his participation in building the Central Library; noted he was one of the founding members of the Library Foundation; reported he voted for the Shade Hotel and for the property on Knob Hill and Pacific Coast Highway; discussed the AES plant and plans from CenterCal and stressed that he supports building things that make sense.
Marcus Goodloe spoke about the benefits of living in Redondo Beach; referenced a recent interview and related emails that he found disturbing; admonished that the City cannot lead out of fear, classism, racism or elitism; noted Councilmember Loewenstein and Mayor Brand have taken responsibility for their words and urged Council to model out of generosity, empathy, fairness, respect, decency, and love.
Holly Osborne, District 5, referenced remarks she emailed regarding RHNA; commented on an audit that was requested of HCD methods for determining RHNA allocations; noted audit criticized HCD methods but did not develop new numbers; spoke about RHNA numbers developed by Embarcadero being much lower than HCD's numbers and stressed the need for real numbers. She encouraged Councilmembers to encourage other cities to demand real numbers.
Pam Combar, Torrance, referenced an article in the L.A. Times about crude emails; commented the article is out of context; spoke about Redondo Beach being an inclusionary city and expressed support for slow -growth development.
City Clerk Manzano reported three eComments were received for this item.
There were no other public comments.
K. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS - None
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
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N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
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N. I. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SELECTION OF A NEW WEBSITE
PROVIDER
APPROVE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH REVIZE, LLC. TO PROVIDE A NEW CITY
WEBSITE AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED 120,000 AND THE TERM NOVEMBER 15, 2022 THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2025 WITH TWO
OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS
CONTACT: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
Assistant to the City Manager Luke Smude narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the Administrative Report and thanked members of the Community Working Group for their help.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim commended the working group and staff for their work; noted the website will provide for more flexibility and stated it is a platform for the City to do more, in the future such as event permitting, online submission of forms and other services.
Councilmember Obagi commended staff, residents and the subcommittee for their work.
Discussion followed regarding the ability to add pages and capacity, unlimited training, encouraging residents to provide feedback and input, the City's rebranding efforts, a complete refresh after four years and the timeline for implementation.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim invited public comments.
Dan Collins, District 2, commented City Council for its choice of vendor and system.
City Clerk Manzano reported two eComments were received on this item.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to APPROVE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH REVIZE, LLC. TO PROVIDE A NEW CITY WEBSITE AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $ 120,000 AND THE TERM NOVEMBER 15, 2022 THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2025 WITH TWO OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
N. 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CITY'S
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
CONTACT: STEVEN DIELS, CITY TREASURER
City Treasurer Steven Diels submitted documents to the City Clerk.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to receive and file the documents submitted by City Treasurer Diels. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
City Treasurer Diels presented the annual review of the City's Statement of Investment Policy and reported there were no legislative changes requiring changes to the Investment Policy.
Discussion followed regarding selling the investment in Philip -Morris, the current state of the policy and the City's financial conditions, the total value of the City's assets, considering the possibility of selling Exxon Mobile, transitioning to a green economy and developing recommendations if the City should decide to sell Exxon Mobile in the future.
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Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim invited public comments on this item.
Eugene Solomon referenced monthly investment reports that are supposed to be emailed to Councilmembers for their review.
It was noted neither Council nor the City Clerk are receiving the monthly investment reports.
There were no other public comments.
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to receive and file the ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CITY'S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY, as amended and direct the City Treasurer to email to Council and the City Clerk, the last twelve months of monthly investment reports. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
N.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RECOMMENDED AGREEMENTS NEEDED
TO REVIEW THE BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICTHEALTHY LIVING CAMPUS PROJECT APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW SERVICES FOR PEER REVIEW OF THE BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
BCHD) HEALTHY LIVING CAMPUS PHASE ONE PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED. $97, 108 AND THE TERM NOVEMBER 15, 2022 THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2023
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PLACEWORKS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING
SERVICES FOR LAND USE ENTITLEMENT REVIEW OF THE BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
HEALTHY LIVING CAMPUS PHASE ONE PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 119,647 AND THE TERM NOVEMBER 15, 2022 THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2023
APPROVE A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT FOR
THE COSTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PEER REVIEW SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL PLANNING
SERVICES, AND OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL NEEDED TO CONSIDER THE BEACH CITIES
HEALTH DISTRICT HEALTHY LIVING CAMPUS PHASE ONE PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $316,755 AND THE TERM NOVEMBER 15, 2022 THROUGH THE DATE WHEN ALL
DISCRETIONARY ACTIONS AND ANY RELATED APPEALS INVOLVING THE PROJECT ARE
CONCLUDED
CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Community Development Director Brandy Forbes provided details of the Administrative Report; discussed phase one of the project; addressed necessary environmental reviews and spoke about the reimbursement agreement for the costs of environmental peer review services.
Discussion followed regarding reimbursement of the additional $ 166,755, legal costs for services, information sharing, protecting conversations and attorney/client privileges, potential liability concerns, consultant duties and tasks, verifying consistency with the General Plan, updating the land use element in the General Plan, and confirming there were no conflicts with PlaceWorks.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim called for public comments.
Ross Yosnow, District 2, spoke in opposition to the reimbursement agreements; reported this project has little to do with Redondo Beach seniors; expressed concerns regarding project -related traffic, noise and pollution; listed typical rents in various complexes throughout the City; discussed Measure DD and asked if Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach are investing in the project.
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Eugene Solomon referenced the EIR process; spoke about additional stresses to the Redondo Beach Fire Department and said he hoped the City will examine other ways to increase revenues.
Councilmember Obagi reported the project will be reviewed by the Planning Commission and if it is appealed, it will be presented to City Council with opportunities for public comments during both meetings.
Discussion followed regarding the schedule and timeline for going to the Planning Commission and evaluating impacts to emergency services.
City Clerk Manzano reported receiving four eComments all of which are opposed to the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim reported receiving an email from Mark Nelson regarding the item.
Ann Wilson, via Zoom, discussed the three contracts related to this item; alleged the public has been blindsided by the contracts, there has been extensive communications between consultants, the BCHD, the City Attorney and Planning Director and that details of the project are closed to the public and urged Council not to rush the item, but to take its time to review it carefully and spoke about the need for increased transparency.
Jeff Gilbert, via Zoom, agreed with Ms. Wilson' s statements; alleged planning has been deliberate to keep the scope of the project out of the public's awareness; stated he lives next door to BCHD Hospital project center and spoke about the BCHD destroying green space between his property and theirs to build an electric substation with emergency diesel generators and tanks of 10, 000 gallons or more, within 100 feet of his living room and bedroom which was not included in the EIR.
There were no other public comments on this matter.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Emdee, to APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SERVICES FOR PEER REVIEW
OF THE BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT HEALTHY LIVING CAMPUS PHASE ONE PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 97, 108 AND THE TERM NOVEMBER 15, 2022 THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2023;
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PLACEWORKS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES
FOR LAND USE ENTITLEMENT REVIEW OF THE BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT HEALTHY LIVING CAMPUS PHASE ONE PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 119,647 AND THE TERM NOVEMBER 15, 2022 THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2023; and,
APPROVE A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT FOR THE
COSTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PEER REVIEW SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES,
AND OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL NEEDED TO CONSIDER THE BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT HEALTHY LIVING CAMPUS PHASE ONE PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 316,755 AND THE TERM NOVEMBER 15, 2022 THROUGH THE DATE WHEN ALL DISCRETIONARY ACTIONS AND ANY RELATED APPEALS INVOLVING THE PROJECT ARE CONCLUDED. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
NA. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE ADDITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION' S SCOPE OF DUTIES CONTACT: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
Assistant to the City Manager Smude narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the Administrative Report.
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Discussion followed regarding the number of boards and commissions in the City, best practices in nearby cities, returning to Council with a recommended name change to add clarity in terms of the Commission' s responsibilities, scope of work and tasks.
Councilmember Obagi suggested renaming it the Public Works and Sustainability Commission and listing their powers and duties in the code.
Discussion followed regarding sustainability versus environmental.
Councilmember Horvath believed that all boards and commissions should be looking at environmental and sustainability policies.
City Clerk Manzano reported receiving three eComments regarding the matter, with two in support and one opposed.
There were no other public comments.
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, to approve THE ADDITION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION' S SCOPE OF DUTIES and direct staff to return to City Council with an ordinance recommending a name change and an updated scope of work. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
N. 5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION PERTAINING TO RESOLUTIONS ADDING MEASURES TO THE MARCH 7, 2023 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT TO AMEND CERTAIN
SECTIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER PURSUANT TO RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CHARTER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE; SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE IMPARTIAL ANALYSES;
AND TO ASSIGN LETTER DESIGATIONS TO EACH BALLOT MEASURE ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC -2211- 105, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO
THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO AMENDING CHARTER SECTIONS 19, 1.9. 1, 19.7, 19. 9, 20.1 AND REVISING THE CHARTER LANGUAGE TO GENDER NEUTRAL; ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH, 7, 2023, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2210-079; AND
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC -2211- 106, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR THE
FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENTS, REBUTTALS AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE IMPARTIAL ANALYSES REGARDING CERTAIN MEASURES BE SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO CC -2210-079
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
City Clerk Manzano presented details of the Administrative Report.
Rolf Strutzenberg, Chair of the Charter Review Committee and Eugene Solomon, Vice Chair of the Charter Review Committee, explained the changes in the proposed Charter language and connecting the ballot questions to the Charter language and addressed the intent of stating, " no less than five years" between amendments.
Discussion followed regarding edits to the ballot questions, impartial analyses and arguments in favor and in
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opposition to the measure as well as typographical corrections to the document.
City Attorney Mike Webb suggested returning the matter to staff to make the recommended changes, including the creation of a title, so that Council may consider and approve the resolutions at its December 6, 2022 meeting.
Discussion followed regarding formatting issues.
There were no public comments on this item.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC -2211- 105, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO AMENDING CHARTER SECTIONS 19, 19. 1, 19. 7, 19.9, 20. 1 AND REVISING THE CHARTER LANGUAGE TO GENDER NEUTRAL; ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH, 7, 2023, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2210-079, as amended, to approve Item 8.3, direct staff to return with a charter amendment, ballot title, arguments for and against and an impartial analysis of the item and with requested changes to Article 19, as discussed and amendments to Section 20. 1 as to the approval of demands; advance the gender -neutral language; assign a letter to the measure and schedule the item for the December 6, 2022 City Council meeting. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Discussion followed regarding assigning "CA" to the ballot measure (Charter Amendment).
Eugene Solomon volunteered to write the ballot argument for Articles 19 and 20.
Wayne Craig volunteered to write the gender -neutral statement.
There were no public comments on this item.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC -2211- 106, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR THE FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENTS,
REBUTTALS AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE IMPARTIAL ANALYSES
REGARDING CERTAIN MEASURES BE SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO CC -2210-079; to designate Section 19 to CA -1, Section 20, CA -2, Gender -Neutral, CA -3, assign Charter Commission Vice Chair Eugene Solomon to write arguments in favor of Sections 19 and 20, Wayne Craig to write the Gender -Neutral statement. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
City Clerk Manzano read title to Resolution No. CC -2211- 106, as amended.
O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Witzansky announced a luncheon on Thursday, November 17, 2022, where City Engineer Andy Winje will receive the Employee of the Year Award.
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
P.I. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING FLYERS
RECENTLY POSTED IN REDONDO BEACH CONTAINING RACIALLY MOTIVATED HATE SPEECH
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
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Councilmember Loewenstein reported there were hateful flyers posted throughout the City; urged Councilmembers to condemn hate speech in the community and to send a strong message that Redondo Beach welcomes everyone to the City.
Councilmember Obagi noted that what occurred is not a reflection of the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim noted the City has a zero tolerance against racially motivated hate speech.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim invited public comments on this item.
Wayne Craig said the person responsible for creating and distributing the flyer is guilty of a hate crime and should be prosecuted accordingly and urged residents to review their security ( Ring) cameras to see if the person can be identified to share with law enforcement.
Councilmember Emdee urged reading of the eComments submitted regarding this item.
City Clerk Manzano reported there were four eComments received in support of this item.
There were no other public comments on this item.
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to ADOPT A RESOLUTION
CONDEMNING FLYERS RECENTLY POSTED IN REDONDO BEACH CONTAINING RACIALLY MOTIVATED HATE SPEECH. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
P. 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION URGING THE LEGISLATURE
TO SUPPORT THE GENDER EQUALITY MOVEMENT BY THE BRAVE WOMEN AND MEN OF IRAN
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim commented on a similar resolutions passed by the Cities of Beverly Hills and Carson and spoke about making people aware what is going on in the world.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim invited public comments.
Candice Nafissi, District 3, via Zoom, reported her husband is Iranian and stated that the Iranian community supports the City's action.
City Clerk Manzano reported receiving one eComment in support of the item.
Councilmember Obagi commented on a video received showing a protest against the actions of Iran at an airport in Chicago.
There were no other public comments.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to ADOPT A RESOLUTION
URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE GENDER EQUALITY MOVEMENT BY THE BRAVE WOMEN AND MEN OF IRAN. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
Councilmember Obagi requested a Mayoral Proclamation for Andy Winje to be presented at the December 6, 2022 meeting and reported receiving a complaint from a resident regarding conditions at her rental
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apartment and requested consideration of what the City could do to protect Redondo Beach renters.
City Manager Witzansky reported Council may have a general discussion relative to protection of renters in January 2023.
Discussion followed regarding challenging RHNA under Federal Law.
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to bring back a discussion regarding protecting Redondo Beach renters. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, to direct staff to research the possibility of challenging RHNA numbers and to look at all challenges to RHNA including under Federal Law.
Motion carried 4- 1, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Horvath, Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Emdee
Discussion followed regarding directing staff to return to City Council with the name of a firm that would advise the Charter Review Committee and Council on matter pertaining to one particular issue in which City Attorney Webb must be recused.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to direct staff to return with a list of firms and recommendations of 2-5 firms at a meeting in January. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Motion carried 5-0, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emdee, Horvath, Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim NOES: None
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - None
R.I. 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:
International Boardwalk
138 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
a portion of APN: 7505-002-932)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Hye Sun Kim, an individual, DBA Kona Koffee
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
R.2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Section 54956.8.
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AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY:
International Boardwalk
124 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
a portion of APN: 7505-002-932)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
So Yeon Gwon, an individual, DBA Boardwalk Candy
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
R.3. 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:
International Boardwalk
108 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
a portion of APN: 7505-002-932)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Jessica Ayala, an individual, DBA Mermaid' s World
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
R.4. 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, WED Director
PROPERTY:
209 North Harbor Drive
Portion of APN: 7503-029-900
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Chris Bredesen
Redondo Beach Marina Group, LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
R.S. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL MATTER/EVALUATION - The Closed Session is authorized by that attorney-client privilege,
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Government Code Section 54957(b).
Title: City Manager
S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - None
T. ADJOURNMENT: 9: 15 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 9: 15 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, December 6, 2022, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
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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Eleanor Manzano, City Cle
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