Minutes
Redondo Beach City Council
Tuesday, December 20, 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 4:31 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Emdee, Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim Councilmembers Absent: Horvath, Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Eleanor Manzano, 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: 4:31 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to recess to Closed Session at 4:32 p.m. to conduct Closed Sessions attended by City Manager Mike Witzansky, City Attorney Mike Webb, Assistant City Attorney Cheryl Park, Waterfront & Economic Development Director Greg Kapovich, and Human Resources Director Diane Strickfaden. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
F. 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:
209 North Harbor Drive
Portion of APN: 7503-029-900)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Chris Bredesen
Redondo Beach Marina Group, LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
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Both Price and Term
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:
239 North Harbor Drive
Portion of APN: 7503-029-900)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Jeff Jones
Quality Seafood, Inc.
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Term
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:
245 North Harbor Drive
Portion of APN: 7503-029-900)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Allen Sanford
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Term
F.4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
One potential case
F.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9( d)( 1).
Name of case:
Orange County Council of Governments v. Gustavo Velasquez, California Department of Housing and Community Development, et al.
Case Number: 21STCP01970
F. 6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL AND LABOR, NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54957.6.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
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Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Diane Strickfaden, Director of Human Resources
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS:
Redondo Beach Police Officers Association; Redondo Beach Police Management Unit CONTACT: DIANE STRICKFADEN, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION — 6: 02 p.m.
H. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Emdee, Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim Councilmembers Absent: Horvath, Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS - None
J. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim adjourned the Closed Session at 6:04 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 6:04 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Emdee, Horvath ( via Zoom), Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Councilmember Horvath participated in the meeting remotely from New Jersey, as publicly noticed, via teleconference.
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
D. I. MAYOR'S COMMENDATION TO RBFD FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC GREG ALLEN FOR HIS 21
YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY
On behalf of City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim and Division Chief Jason May presented the Mayor's
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Commendation to RBFD Firefighter/Paramedic Greg Allen for his 21 years of service to the City.
D. 2. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION OF THE KEY TO THE CITY TO RBFD FIRE CAPTAIN ERIC PAULSON FOR HIS 32 YEARS OF SERVICE
On behalf of City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim and Division Chief Jason May recognized RBFD Fire Captain Eric Paulson and presented him with the key to the City in honor of his 32 years of service.
D.3. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION OF THE KEY TO THE CITY TO POLICE OFFICER WILLIAM TURNER FOR HIS 29 YEARS OF SERVICE
On behalf of City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim and Police Chief Joe Hoffman recognized RBPD Officer William Turner for his 29 years of service and presented him with the key to the City.
Councilmember Loewenstein reported there will be no District 2 community meeting in December, but one will be scheduled in January; wished the community Happy Holidays and commented on attending the Galleria Open House event.
Cbuncilmember Horvath wished the community Happy Holidays.
Councilmember Obagi discussed the recent Galleria Open House; wished the community Happy Holidays and thanked the City's First Responders.
Councilmember Emdee thanked Public Works for the holiday lighting along Artesia and congratulated The Grubhouse Restaurant for getting their plans approved.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim spoke about his recent community meeting regarding eBikes; thanked the Police Department for their leadership; discussed charitable organizations facilitated by the City such as Spark of Love and discussed City Hall and City facility holiday closures.
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Emdee, to approve the order of the 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
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to receive and file Blue Folder item for Agenda item #J. 1 into the report. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, 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 DECEMBER 20, 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
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CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.3. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 28684-28708 IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,367.32, PD. 12/9/22 DIRECT DEPOSIT 256966-257524 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2, 149,727.09, PD. 12/9/22 EFT/ACH $7,723.90, PD. 11/ 11/ 22 (PP2223)
EFT/ACH $366,657.71, PD. 11/ 30/22 (PP2223)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 106480- 106754 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,568, 153.35
CONTACT: LORI YAMASAKA, ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR
HA. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE A NINTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE (CYPRESS SECURITY, LLC.) FOR TRANSIT CENTER SECURITY SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $ 30,000 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 CONTACT: LORI YAMASAKA, ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. EXCUSE ABSENCE FOR COMMISSIONERS FROM VARIOUS COMMISSION MEETINGS CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H. 6. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC -2212-115, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASINGCERTAIN PROPERTY TO ELECTRIC RIDES, LLC.
APPROVE THE LEASE WITH ELECTRIC RIDES, LLC. FOR A MONTHLY MINIMUM RENT OF 3,519 AND A MONTH-TO- MONTH TERM
CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR H.7. APPROVE THE TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDOBEACH AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO SECURE $4,292,138 OF SAFE
CLEAN WATER PROGRAM, REGIONAL FUNDS,FOR THE FULTON PLAYFIELD MULTI -
BENEFIT INFILTRATION PROJECT
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H. 8. APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH VERONICA TAM AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE PREPARATION OF AN INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $ 13, 125 FOR A NEW CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $ 187,015 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
H. 9. APPROVE THE 2023 PUBLIC TRANSIT AGENCY SAFETY PLAN FOR BEACH CITIES TRANSIT
AS REQUIRED FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATIONGRANT RECIPIENTS CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H. 10. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH GMV SYNCROMATICS
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CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ANNUNCIATOR SYSTEM AND REAL-TIME INFORMATION
SERVICES FOR BEACH CITIES TRANSIT TO INCREASE THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT BY 9,052
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H. 11. 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. 12. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF A PARKING STUDY WITH RECOMMENDED REVISIONS TO
PARKING REGULATIONS AND ASSOCIATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
CEQA) DOCUMENTS RELATED TOIMPLEMENTATION OF THE ARTESIA / AVIATION CORRIDORS AREA PLAN (AACAP) TO EXTEND THE TERM TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, AT NO
ADDITIONAL COST
CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR H. 13. REGRETFULLY ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER JAMES HANNON FROM
THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO POST THE
VACANCY
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
There were no public comments regarding the Consent Calendar.
City Clerk Manzano read title to Resolution No. CC -2212- 115.
I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - None
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
J. 1. For eComments and Emails Received from the Public Candace Nafissi, District 3, announced her candidacy for the District 3 City Council race occurring on March 7, 2023; discussed her experience and participation in various City commissions and committees; addressed her priorities including ensuring the Metro goes down Hawthorne Boulevard, revitalizing Artesia Blvd. and encouraged residents to visit her website at www.candaceforcouncil. com.
City Clerk Manzano announced there was one eComment received.
There were no other public comments on this item.
K. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS - None
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS - None
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION - None
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O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Witzansky announced City holiday closures; reported the City will continue to accept building applications electronically, wished everyone Happy Holidays and announced the January 10, 2023 City Council meeting will be canceled in exchange for the scheduled Public Hearing on January 24, 2023 to address the Catalina project.
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
P. I. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DISCONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP
IN THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (CAL CITIES)
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim spoke about Mayor Brand' s work in trying to control the zoning issue. He reported he is being personally sued by developers, and discussed the importance of community rights and local control.
Councilmember Obagi noted speaking with Mayor Brand regarding his suggested rescheduling this item in a month; spoke about pro -balanced residential development; discussed State mandates for housing and their lack of support; commented on lack of support from Cal Cities and spoke in support of discontinuing membership in Cal Cities.
Councilmember Loewenstein spoke about attending the last Cal Cities conference and being discouraged; commented on the leadership shutting down debates and not listening to local elected officials and mentioned he is willing to wait to determine steps going forward.
Councilmember Emdee commented on things Cal Cities has done in support of the City (i. e., SB 415); noted policy committees are made up of elected officials and stated she has seen a lot of positive things resulting from the City's membership in Cal Cities.
Councilmember Horvath spoke about seeing value in the City's membership in Cal Cities; stated he understands the frustration by the overreach in Sacramento; suggested that the City continue to find positive ways that Cal Cities can communicate how they are trying to effectuate positive change and voiced support for Cal Cities.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim reported people can still attend Cal Cities conferences without being a member; spoke about the City's past membership in the National League of Cities and noted the need to consider whether there is value, overall.
Councilmember Obagi felt the membership is systemically flawed in a way that it may never align with the City.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to continue this discussion to the first meeting in February and direct staff not to pay Cal Cities fees until it gets further direction from City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim invited public comments.
Ali Taj, President, Cal Cities, Councilmember, City of Artesia, spoke about the importance of local control and the organization's support; noted Redondo Beach has been a member for 80 years; discussed upcoming challenges in court; commented on the need to work together to solve those challenges; urged City Council to continue the item to allow time for conversation and collaboration and introduced Carolyn Coleman, Executive Director and CEO of McCallum Coleman; Melanie Perron, Deputy Executive Director, McCallum
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Coleman; and B. Deranger, Vice President, League of California Cities — L.A. Division.
Carolyn Coleman, Executive Director and CEO, McCallum Coleman, congratulated all honorees, tonight; spoke about supporting local governments; urged the City to continue its membership and commented on the benefits of membership including advocacy of cities and education programs for Councilmembers and City staff. She mentioned ongoing challenges and talked about the importance of working together to win.
Bea Dieringer, Vice President, League of California Cities — L.A. Division, Councilmember, City of Rolling Hills, spoke about frustration experienced relative to SB 9 and being an ardent proponent of local control; stated she shares Councilmember Loewenstein' s concerns about what happened at the annual meeting; reported actions taken by Cal Cities in response, including setting up a governance committee; commented on the importance of due process and urged City Council to give them a chance.
Melanie Perron, Deputy Executive Director, McCallum Coleman, spoke about what happened at the Cal Cities Annual Conference; reported the process did not meet the expectation of voting delegates in member cities; stated Cal Cities is committed to changing the process; addressed the governance committee, opportunity for debate and upcoming changes to help set policies; commented on upcoming ballot measures and wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Discussion followed regarding actions taken by Cal Cities to explore the feasibility of a ballot measure to increase local control, following the Democratic process, encouraging future debates, making sure everyone is heard and the City's Measure C initiative.
Councilmember Horvath spoke about Redondo Beach not having a representative on the housing committee; discussed the importance of being part of the process, having a strong voice and engaging; talked about giving people the opportunity to have their voices heard.
Mr. Taj encouraged Councilmembers participation in the various Cal Cities' committees.
There were no other public comments.
City Clerk Manzano reported receiving one eComment supporting the item.
Councilmember Obagi amended the motion to include a discussion as to whom to assign to Cal Cities committees if City Council decides to continue its membership.
Councilmember Horvath stated City Council does not appoint members to committees, but rather a Councilmember would need to apply to serve on Cal Cities' committees.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to continue this discussion to the first meeting in February and direct staff not to pay Cal Cities fees until it gets further direction from City Council, and to include a discussion as to who will apply to Cal Cities committees if City Council decides to continue its membership. Motion carried 4- 1, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Horvath, Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim NOES: Emdee
ABSENT: None
Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
Councilmember Loewenstein spoke about John Eastman being on retainer and asked whether it was the same John Eastman at the January 6, 2021 insurrection.
City Attorney Webb noted he is not active and is working with the City Clerk to remove inactive people from
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the City's website.
Councilmember Horvath referenced Commissioner Maroko's prior comments regarding a commemorative program at family parkettes and requested a referral to staff to move the item forward in the next couple of months.
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:
209 North Harbor Drive
Portion of APN: 7503-029-900)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Chris Bredesen
Redondo Beach Marina Group, LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Term
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:
239 North Harbor Drive
Portion of APN: 7503-029-900)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Jeff Jones
Quality Seafood, Inc.
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Term
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:
245 North Harbor Drive
Portion of APN: 7503-029-900)
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NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Allen Sanford
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Term
R.4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
One potential case
R.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)( 1).
Name of case:
Orange County Council of Governments v. Gustavo Velasquez, California Department of Housing and Community Development, et al.
Case Number: 21STCP01970
R.6. 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; Redondo Beach Police Management Unit CONTACT: DIANE STRICKFADEN, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION — None
T. ADJOURNMENT: 7:36 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 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, January 3, 2023, 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,
Eleanor Manzano, Cit erk
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