CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
Bill Brand, Mayor
Nils Nehrenheim, Councilmember, District 1
Todd Loewenstein, Councilmember, District 2
Paige Kaluderovic, Councilmember, District 3
Zein Obagi, Jr., Councilmember, District 4
Scott Behrendt, Councilmember, District 5
Michael W. Webb, City Attorney
Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Eugene Solomon, City Treasurer
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address the City Council on any matter posted on the
agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. If you wish to address the City Council on non-agenda items,
you may do so during the PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON
NON-AGENDA ITEMS section on the agenda. Each
person is allotted three (3) minutes to speak.
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist.
The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
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CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
THE CITY COUNCIL HAS RESUMED PUBLIC MEETINGS IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE IN -PERSON, BY ZOOM, eCOMMENT OR EMAIL.
6:00 PM- OPEN SESSION- REGULAR MEETING
NOTICE OF MEMBER TELECONFERENCE
COUNCILMEMBER ZEIN OBAGI, JR. WILL PARTICIPATE REMOTELY FROM:
1617 COURT STREET
REDDING, CA 96001
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6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
D. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
D.1 REMARKS BY OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER, CHRISTIAN HORVATH, DISTRICT 3 D.2 REMARKS BY OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER, LAURA EMDEE, DISTRICT 5 D.3 ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE BY MAYOR BRAND TO RE-ELECTED
CITY CLERK, ELEANOR MANZANO
D.4 ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE BY CITY CLERK ELEANOR MANZANO
TO CITY TREASURER-ELECT, EUGENE SOLOMON
D.5 ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE BY CITY CLERK ELEANOR MANZANO TO COUNCILMEMBER-ELECT, PAIGE KALUDEROVIC FOR DISTRICT 3 D.6 ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE BY CITY CLERK ELEANOR MANZANO TO COUNCILMEMBER-ELECT, SCOTT BEHRENDT FOR DISTRICT 5
RECESS- IN HONOR OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
F. AGENCY RECESS
F.1. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
F.2. PARKING AUTHORITY - REGULAR MEETING - CANCELLED
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
G. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS - ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
Blue folder items are additional back up material to administrative reports and/or public comments received after the printing and distribution of the agenda packet for receive and file.
G.1. For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting H. CONSENT CALENDAR
Business items, except those formally noticed for public hearing, or those pulled for discussion are assigned to the Consent Calendar. The Mayor or any City Council Member may request that any Consent Calendar item(s) be removed, discussed, and acted upon separately. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be taken up under the "Excluded Consent Calendar" section below. Those items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved in one motion. The Mayor will call on anyone wishing to address the City Council on any Consent Calendar item on the agenda, which has not been pulled by Council for discussion. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once and comments will be limited to a total of three minutes.
H.1. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 4, 2023
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. OCTOBER 18, 2022 ADJOURNED & REGULAR MEETING
B. NOVEMBER 1, 2022 ADJOURNED & REGULAR MEETING
C. NOVEMBER 15, 2022 ADJOURNED & REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.4. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH SARAH STRATON FOR PARENTING CLASS INSTRUCTION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $34,900 (ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE FOR FY 2022-23 IS $2,000) FOR THE TERM APRIL 4, 2023 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024.
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. PAYROLL DEMANDS
EFT/ACH $8,673.16, PD. 3/3/23 (PP2305)
EFT/ACH $389,808.05, PD. 3/15/23 (PP2305)
EFT/ACH $8,673.16, PD. 3/17/23 (PP2306)
EFT/ACH $380,853.02, PD. 3/23/23 (PP2306)
REPLACEMENT DEMANDS 261386-261387
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 107978-108136 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,292,704.71
EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $403,442.47
DIRECT DEPOSIT 100007037-100007133 IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,512.08, PD.3/30/23
REPLACEMENT DEMANDS 107976-107977
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.6. APPROVE CITY COMMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR NEW TERMS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council set Friday, June 9, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. as the deadline for receiving applications (http://www.redondo.org/commissionapp) for appointment to City Commissions;
2. That a notice regarding all vacancies be published in the official newspaper of the City of Redondo Beach, posted at City Hall’s bulletin board outside near the Council Chambers and on the City’s website;
3. That a meeting be scheduled on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. to interview applicants for vacant positions;
4. That Councilmembers submit their recommendations for appointment to the Mayor by Wednesday, August 2, 2023;
5. That the Mayor make Commission appointments at the Regular City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.; and
6. That the City Clerk administer the Oath of Office to new and returning Commissioners at the regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, September 5, 2023 and that the City Clerk schedule a Commissioners orientation to be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.7. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2304-035, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 SECTIONS 22500 ET SEQ. OF THE CALIFORNIA
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE DESCRIBING THE MAINTENANCE AND
IMPROVEMENT OF STREET LIGHTS AND LANDSCAPING IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.8. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) FOR THE REDONDO BEACH TRANSIT CENTER AND PARK AND RIDE PROJECT (LACMTA MEASURE M PROJECT ID# MM 5508.05 AND CITY PROJECT NO. 20120), TO EXTEND THE LAPSING DATE OF FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 FUNDS TO JUNE 30, 2023
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.9. APPROVE FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 82903 (FOR A FIVE-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 217 S. PROSPECT AVENUE) AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY MAP APPROVAL
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.10. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH VECTOR RESOURCES, INC., DBA
VECTORUSA, TO PROVIDE SURVEILLANCE CAMERA CONFIGURATION,
MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS SERVICES FOR THE REDONDO BEACH TRANSIT CENTER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $93,229.01 FOR THE TERM APRIL 5, 2023 THROUGH APRIL 4, 2026
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H.11. APPROVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DOCUMENTS FOR THE SALE OF 2750 ARTESIA BOULEVARD, #115, REDONDO BEACH, CA 90278, INCLUDING THE
AGREEMENT CONTAINING MODERATE INCOME COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS
AND OPTION TO PURCHASE, THE SUBSTITUTION OF TRUSTEE AND FULL
RECONVEYANCE DOCUMENT, AND RELATED ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H.12. APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM THE FRIENDS OF REDONDO BEACH ARTS FOR
USE OF THE HISTORIC LIBRARY IN VETERANS PARK FOR THE SEPTEMBER CA 101 2023 ART EXHIBITION
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER H.13. APPROVE THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SERVICES FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO BE LOCATED AT 100-132 N. CATALINA AVENUE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $20,668 FOR A NEW TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $232,417 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
APPROVE THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CATALINA FUND, LLC. FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CITY COSTS
RELATED TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT 100-132 N. CATALINA AVENUE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $20,668 FOR A NEW TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $278,142 CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on any subject that does not appear on this agenda for action. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes to address the Mayor and Council. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once. Written requests, if any, will be considered first under this section.
J.1. For eComments and Emails Received from the Public
K. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
This section is intended to allow all elected officials the opportunity to reveal any disclosure or ex parte communication about the following public hearings
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
L.1. PUBLIC HEARING TO SOLICIT INPUT ON PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS AND THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN.
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE:
a. Open Public Hearing and take testimony;
b. Solicit input on public service grant recommendations and the draft FY 2023-24 Action Plan; and,
c. Continue the Public Hearing to May 2, 2023.
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON IMPROVEMENTS AT AVIATION PARK
AND POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL AMENITIES
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY’S
SPECIAL EVENT AND FACILITY RESERVATION PROCESS
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
N.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF
RETIRED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER BENSON AS A 960 HOUR “EXTRA HELP” CALPERS RETIRED ANNUITANT TO MAINTAIN
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2304-036, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN EXCEPTION TO THE CALPERS 180-DAY WAIT PERIOD PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56 & 21224
CONTACT: DIANE STRICKFADEN, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES N.4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL OF AN EIGHTH EXTENSION TO THE EMERGENCY
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ISSUED FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BEACH ACCESS RAMP AT ESPLANADE AND
AVENUE A TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY
RECEIVE AND FILE THE EIGHTH EXTENSION OF THE EMERGENCY COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE BEACH
ACCESS RAMP AT ESPLANADE AND AVENUE A TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
P.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SELECTION OF A LAW
FIRM TO ASSIST WITH DRAFTING BALLOT MEASURE LANGUAGE FOR
CHARTER AMENDMENTS PERTAINING TO THE CITY ATTORNEY POSITION
THAT MAY BE PROPOSED BY THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE AND
CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR PLACEMENT ON A FUTURE BALLOT CONTACT: MIKE WITZANSKY, CITY MANAGER
P.2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC-2304-037, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO CC-2206-037 BY AMENDING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY FOR A TERM COMMENCING APRIL 4, 2023 AND EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2023
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
R.1. 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:
Yvonne Grace Mallory v. City of Redondo Beach, et al,
Case Number: 23TRCV00540
R.2. 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:
Granush Bkhchadzhyan v. City of Redondo Beach; County of Los Angeles; California Department of General Services, et al.
Case Number: 20STCV29849
S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
T. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the City Council of the City of Redondo Beach will be an Adjourned Regular meeting to be held at 4:30 p.m. (Closed Session) and a Regular meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. (Open Session) on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.