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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Minutes
Redondo Beach City Council
Tuesday, October 18, 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, Horvath, Loewenstein, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim Councilmembers Absent: Obagi, Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Cheryl Park, Assistant 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 Mayor Pro Nehrenheim called for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein closed the public comment period.
F. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 4:32 p.m.
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:
Pier Plaza
107 W. Torrance Blvd #100, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7505-002-908)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Julie Coll - Executive Director, Waterfront Education, a 501.3c Nonprofit UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
F.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:
Pier Plaza
129 W. Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7505-002-908)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Mark McCracken, Principle with Beach E Biking
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
F.3. 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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
F.4. 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:
County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Flood Control District v. City of Redondo Beach, American Dark Fiber, LLC, et al.
Case Number: 22TRCV00467
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to recess to Closed Session at 4:32 p.m. to conducts Closed Sessions attended by City Manager Mike Witzansky, Assistant City Attorney Cheryl Park, Waterfront & Economic Development Director Greg Kapovich, Outside Leasing Agent Brian Campbell, Outside Legal Counsel John Welner and Lisa Bond. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – 6:00 p.m.
H. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Emdee, Horvath, Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Cheryl Park, Assistant City Attorney Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Vickie Kroneberger, Chief Deputy City Clerk
I. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Manager Witzansky reported there were no reportable actions on Closed Session items.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim reported Councilmember Obagi joined the Closed Session meeting after Item No. F.1. was considered.
J. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
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Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim adjourned the Closed Session at 6:00 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 6:00 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: Cheryl Park, Assistant City Attorney Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Vickie Kroneberger, Chief Deputy 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
D.1. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION OF OCTOBER 2022 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
On behalf of the Mayor and City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim presented a proclamation to Officer Erica Gonzalez, proclaiming October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and commented the City’s Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Program.
Officer Gonzalez thanked the City and Council for its continued support and invited the public to attend an upcoming candlelight vigil.
Councilmember Loewenstein discussed the recent District 2 community meeting and reported his next community meeting will be in November with a date to be determined.
Councilmember Horvath announced a District 3 community meeting will be a virtual meeting held this Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Councilmember Obagi announced the upcoming special election and spoke about the importance of voting.
Councilmember Emdee spoke about attending the Alcove Grand Opening at the Beach Cities Health District; discussed her attendance at the South Bay Economic Conference at Cal State University, Dominguez Hills where she met the Chief of Staff to the President of CSUDH who offered to attend a future City Council meeting and discuss City’s specific economic data and findings and announced the Redondo Beach Women’s Club will celebrate 100 years on October 22, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and addressed the upcoming shredding event this Saturday, at the Performing Arts Center.
On behalf of City Clerk Manzano, Chief Deputy City Clerk Kroneberger announced that tomorrow, October 19, 2022 is the last day to turn in ballots for the special election.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim reported he has had inquiries from people who did not receive their ballots and
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stated they can go to the City Clerk’s office for a replacement ballot up to 8:00 p.m., October 19, 2022, when polls will close.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim announced his upcoming online community meeting; invited the public to attend the Riviera Village Halloween events and commented on a Metro Green Line meeting tomorrow.
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
There were no public comments for this item.
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to approve the Order of 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
G.1. For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to receive and file Blue Folder Items and Agenda Item #J.1 and #N.2. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to approve the Consent Calendar except for Item #H.10., which was pulled for separate discussion. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
H.1. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 2022
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.2. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.3. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 28557-28593 IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,360.36, PD. 10/14/22 DIRECT DEPOSIT 254757-255293 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,913,938.98, PD. 10/14/22 EFT/ACH $7,582.23, PD. 8/19/22 (PP2217)
EFT/ACH $349,173.55, PD. 8/29/22 (PP2217)
EFT/ACH $7,532.23, PD. 9/2/22 (PP2218)
EFT/ACH $358,586.39, PD. 9/8/22 (PP2218)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 105652-105893 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,428,466.79
REPLACEMENT DEMAND 105651
CONTACT: LORI YAMASAKA, ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.4. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2210-085, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO DEVEL, INC.
APPROVE THE LEASE WITH DEVEL, INC. FOR A MONTHLY MINIMUM RENT OF $1,446.50 AND A TERM OF OCTOBER 18, 2022 THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2023 CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR H.5. APPROVE THE UPDATED PURCHASE ORDER FOR FIVE POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL 2023 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES FROM NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.6. APPROVE AN ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GILLIS & PANICHAPAN ARCHITECTS, INCORPORATED IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 FOR THE TERM ENDING OCTOBER 17, 2024
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.7. AUTHORIZE AN OVERFILL OF THE ASSISTANT PLANNER POSITION IN THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT WITH AN ASSOCIATE PLANNER POSITION CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
H.8. ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2210-082,
ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $40,000 IN STATE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FUNDS TO THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND
APPROVE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM, FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 FOR PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.9. ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2210-083, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL,
ABC-OTS GRANT PROGRAM AND MODIFYING THE ADOPTED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 TO APPROPRIATE $26,035 IN 2022 ABC-OTS GRANT FUNDS CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.10. This Item was pulled by Councilmember Horvath for separate discussion.
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
Councilmember Horvath pulled Item No. H.10. from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
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Regarding Item #H.8., Councilmember Obagi thanked Police Chief Hoffman for his efforts to obtain grant funding of $40,000 for Bicycle Safety and the City Manager for updating the City’s Strategic Plan under Item No. H.11.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim thanked Community Development staff for moving forward on Item #H.7. and commented on Items #H.8. and #H.9.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Kroneberger read eComments for Items #H.5. and #H.6. from Jill Klausen, for Item #H.6. from Jerome Chang, and for Item #H.8. from Brianna Egan.
There were no other public comments.
Discussion followed regarding clarification of Item #H.6.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Kroneberger read title to Resolutions No. CC-2210-085, CC-2210-082 and CC2210-083.
I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
H.10. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PRO DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA PROVOTE SOLUTIONS FOR THE MARCH 7, 2023 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION PRINT AND MAIL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNTOF $183,196.92, INCLUDING COMPLETION OF THE OCTOBER 19, 2022 SPECIAL ELECTION, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $275,000 FOR THE EXISTING TERM ENDING AUGUST 1, 2023
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
Councilmember Horvath requested bifurcating the item into two separate votes.
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Emdee, to approve the item for $183,196.92 for the March 7, 2023 General Municipal Election.
Substitute Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to approve Item #H.10., as presented.
There were no public comments on this item.
In reply to Councilmember Obagi’s question whether the contract will help with communication with the Clerk’s office confirming receipt of a ballot, Chief Deputy City Clerk Kroneberger reported the contract is for printing and mail services and noted there is a separate contract for ballot tracking.
The Substitute Motion carried 4-1, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emdee, Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim NOES: Horvath
ABSTAIN: None
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
J.1. For eComments and Emails Received from the Public
Scott Vilhauer, Redondo Beach City Employees Association (RBCEA) referenced a comment by the Mayor Pro Tem at a City Council meeting on October 4, 2022 that City employees are well paid compared to Manhattan Beach and Beverly Hills; submitted documents comparing salaries of Manhattan Beach, Beverly
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Hills and Redondo Beach and showing the statement was inaccurate as salaries of Redondo Beach are 26% lower than those of Manhattan Beach. He commented on City Council’s actions to increase Council salaries and asked that in upcoming negotiations, City Council recognize and authorize the salary increases required to bring Redondo employees up to the comparable cities of Manhattan Beach and Beverly Hills.
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to receive and file Mr. Vilhauer’s document submission. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Lina Carrillo, Redondo Beach Professional and Supervisory Association (RBPSA) submitted documents to the Chief Deputy City Clerk.
Motion by Councilmember Emdee, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to receive and file Ms. Carrillo’s document submission. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Ms. Carrillo, President, RBPSA, referenced a comment by the Mayor Pro Tem at a City Council meeting on October 4, 2022 that City employees are well paid compared to Manhattan Beach and Beverly Hills; submitted documents comparing salaries of Beverly Hills and Redondo Beach employees; noted Redondo Beach employees are paid, on average, 20% less than Beverly Hills employees; presented examples of salary discrepancies between the two cities for specific positions; spoke about City Council’s recent raise in comparison to those of the Beverly Hills Mayor’s and Councilmembers’ and believed the bar is now set for future employee negotiations making Redondo Beach salaries comparable to Manhattan Beach and Beverly Hills.
Robert Rivera, RBPSA, spoke about bonuses given to some employees but not supervisors and others; discussed their work ethic and noted it is only equal and fair to offer the same bonus to them.
Holly Osborne, District 5, spoke about construction to repair erosion damage south of Artesia and north of Grant; discussed Metro’s plan to fill in an existing embankment to build additional tracks requiring a massive retaining wall; discussed quality of life issues and asked Council to continue taking a firm stand against the row option.
Wayne Craig submitted documents to the Chief Deputy City Clerk.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to receive and file Mr.
Craig’s document submission. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Wayne Craig spoke about Councilmember Emdee’s recent action to delay the second reading of the City’s cannabis ordinance noting it would have made the ordinance effective earlier and would have allowed the City Attorney to note in his impartial ballot analysis that the City had an ordinance in place; reported Councilmember Emdee stated it was not the right time to approve the ordinance and questioned who made that determination for Councilmember Emdee. He said Councilmember Emdee’s “no” vote at that time could undermine all the work the City has put into creating a cannabis ordinance if Measure E passes; asked why Councilmember Emdee likes Instagram articles by Elliott Lewis touting Measure E and urged residents to vote in the upcoming special election.
Dr. Andrew Lesser reported receiving misleading flyers paid for by a cover organization for Elliott Lewis; urged the public to see through the lies and vote against the recall of Councilmember Obagi and Measure E and spoke in support of Councilmember Obagi.
Joan Irvine submitted documents to the Chief Deputy City Clerk.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to receive and file Ms.
Irvine’s document submission. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
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Joan Irvine, District 1, thanked everyone for their support of “No on Measure E”; noted there was no need for Measure E as the City already has its own ordinance with respect to cannabis; spoke in support of local control; urged the public to vote; commented on the Halloween event in Riviera Village and invited everyone to attend.
Lezlie Campeggi urged the public to view Councilmember Loewenstein’s recent community meeting; commented on a video that is circulating portraying him as something he is not; encouraged voters to vote “No” on Measure E and the recall of Councilmember Obagi and discussed outside interests trying to take control of the City.
Candace Nafissi, via Zoom, encouraged voters to vote “No” on Measure E and on the recall; spoke about an upcoming Metro meeting where the Green Line will be on the agenda; urged Councilmembers to participate and vote “No” on the ROW option and support the Hawthorne option and commented on the upcoming Beryl Trunk or Treat event noting they are looking for auction item donations.
Keith Diggs referenced a comment by a Councilmember that if people cannot afford a home in Redondo Beach they should live inland; reported living in Phoenix and being priced out because California has been exporting its housing shortage all across America; spoke about the high prices of housing in Redondo Beach and questioned where City employees will live if Council opposes affordable housing development in the City; discussed additional costs for air conditioning when living inland and urged that City Council not prevent people from building housing on their property.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Kroneberger read an eComment submitted by Barbara Epstein.
Male speaker opposed having to sign the outside of the ballot envelope to vote by mail.
K. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS - None
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS - None
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE REDONDO BEACH TRAVEL & TOURISM BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2210-084, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE REDONDO BEACH TRAVEL & TOURISM BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 IN CONNECTION WITH THE
REDONDO BEACH TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT
CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Waterfront & Economic Development Director Greg Kapovich introduced the item and Rebecca Elder, Chair of the Redondo Beach Travel and Tourism Board and deferred to her for a presentation.
Ms. Elder introduced Daniel Martin, President of the marketing company retained by the Redondo Beach Travel and Tourism Board; narrated a PowerPoint presentation listing their accomplishments from last year.
Mr. Martin continued with the presentation addressing successes and their strategic plan going forward into the next year.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim and Councilmembers Loewenstein and Obagi commented favorably on the
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report.
Discussion followed regarding plans to deal with a possible slowing of the economy, the Board’s work with Beach Life Festival, the impact of Beach Life to TOT, potential challenges, increased costs of car rentals, Redondo Beach as an inclusive community, the possibility of implementing a shuttle program from LAX to Redondo Beach, the possibility of implementing Resort Passes and marketing to cruise line travelers.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim invited public comments.
Wayne Craig commended the Redondo Beach Travel and Tourism Board for doing a fantastic job; commented on a previous contract with the Chamber of Commerce and looked forward to seeing more reports like this.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Kroneberger read eComments submitted by Christopher Schmidt, Robert Cooley, M.J. Shamas, Raul Escobedo, Jeff Ginsburg and Barbara Epstein.
There were no other public comments on this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim spoke about the importance of working together to keep a consistent brand.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to receive and file THE
ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE REDONDO BEACH TRAVEL & TOURISM BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23, and ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2210-084, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE REDONDO BEACH TRAVEL & TOURISM BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 IN CONNECTION WITH THE REDONDO BEACH TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Kroneberger read title to Resolution No. CC-2210-084.
N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT PUBLIC
AMENITIES PLAN FOR KING HARBOR
CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Waterfront & Economic Development Director Kapovich introduced the item and the City’s Consultant, Gerald Aquino, Principle with SWA and Project Manager Valerie Clark.
Mr. Aquino and Ms. Clark narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the draft King Harbor Amenities Plan including Harbor Commission recommendations.
Discussion followed regarding the need to make choices and prioritize efforts to allocate resources, Seaside Lagoon, the boat launch ramp, costs for the upgrades, having a semi-permanent stage area, providing the necessary electrical and lighting to allow flexibility in customizing each location, the hand launch ramp, creating a drive point of entry and a drive point of exit, CEQA requirements, environmental analysis, maintaining flexibility overall throughout each of the different nodes and areas, considering Harbor Commission recommendations versus approving them, the importance of taking the pulse of the community, the need for a pool in the community, concerns regarding the great lawn area, separating out improvements to the Promenade, the proposed cantilever wall, proceeding with Moonstone Park and the boat launch, the proposed timeline, funding, proceeding with construction in phases, alerting bike riders they are entering an area of vehicular traffic, funding a loan to the Tidelands Fund, exploring State loan programs for enhancement of State property, discussing a capital fund raise and considering private giving as a potential funding resource.
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Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim disagreed with the recommendation to keep the hoist launch in place; suggested the City could provide that service if someone needs help and spoke about opportunities to move existing structures to other locations.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim invited public comments.
Julie Coller spoke in support of an educational facility and so that the City can begin with reviewing programming grants; suggested embracing an ocean/science center and urged Council to consider the former Joe’s Crab Shack as a community place for nonprofits to begin programming and thanked Council and staff for everything they do.
Lee Coller expressed his appreciation at all the work that has gone into the Amenities Plan; spoke in favor of dry, mast-up boat storage in the harbor thereby, generating more revenue for the City and commented on sharrows at Mole B giving bicyclists a false sense of safety.
Andy Beggs, King Harbor Youth Foundation, reported they teach youth sailing through summer camp programs; stated they are working in limited space and spoke in support of using the former Joe’s Crab Shack as a community education center and in support of dry, mast-up boat storage.
Mark Hansen, King Harbor boater, thanked staff, consultants, working groups and the Harbor Commission for their work; spoke in support of the amenities plan; recommended that City Council direct staff to include three dry boat storage areas in the harbor as components of the amenities plan; reported the Harbor Commission made a motion to recommend to Council to preserve space at Mole D and Moonstone Park for potential, future, mast-up, dry storage and noted the Coastal Commission could order the City to include dry, mast-up storage and if so, could dictate how many and where.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to extend Mr. Hansen’s speaking time. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Mr. Hansen reiterated his recommendation and urged City Council to accept the Harbor Commission’s recommendations to preserve space at Mole D and Moonstone Park for potential, future, mast-up, dry storage.
Wayne Craig, President, Rescue Our Waterfront, spoke in support of the draft amenities plan; agreed with involving as much of the public as possible and listed organizations that would make potential donors.
Jim Light, Harbor Commissioner, via Zoom, thanked staff for their work on this item; referenced the polls and noted many people who use the harbor were not represented in the polls; commented on consensus in terms of the boat launch location and discussed a great lawn near Seaside Lagoon.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, to extend Mr. Light’s speaking time. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Mr. Light continued with his comments addressing the hand launch and recommended keeping drop-off points and vehicle parking for and removing the slip from the hand launch and asked that City Council approve formation of a subcommittee to study the dry, mast-up, boat storage.
Eugene Solomon, via Zoom, reported if the City is thinking of using the Tidelands Fund, everything above $250,000 would have to go through the State Lands Commission for approval; suggested contacting Trusts for Public Lands for possible funding; asked that the City firm up some of the agreements for Lana Kila and the area around Moonstone Park; recommended including the King Harbor Association and other stakeholders in the process and getting the community involved in naming the pier.
Candace Nafissi, via Zoom, spoke favorably about the amenities plan; thanked City Council for considering it and staff; urged City Council to continue with education programming for increased granting opportunities
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and spoke in support of pursuing public/private funding.
Kent Lowell, via Zoom, spoke in support of the amenities plan and reported there is no investment for dry boat storage, and it could be implemented, immediately.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Kroneberger read eComments submitted by Francie Hope, Barbara Epstein, Kent Lowell and Dan Gonzalez.
Gail Hazeltine, via Zoom, spoke favorably about the amenities plan and commented having a one-way road near the hand launch.
There were no other public comments on this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim spoke about the importance of the boat ramp; noted Seaside Lagoon has a regional draw; commented on the short pier and reported that generally, he liked the plan except for the boat lift; opined that dry boat storage is not an amenity and talked about focusing on the implementation plan.
Councilmember Horvath believed dry boat storage is an amenity that people want.
Councilmember Obagi noted that even though Joe’s Crab Shack is gone, does not mean the City can go into the building; spoke about the need to apply for relief from the bankruptcy court since they filed for bankruptcy and discussed dry boat storage, challenges with locating it at Mole D and the need to preserve parking.
Motion by Councilmember Horvath to approve the Draft Public Amenities Plan for King Harbor using the Harbor Commission information as guiding principles, along with comments presented tonight regarding the educational components and the dry boat storage.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Obagi, to approve the Draft Public Amenities Plan for King Harbor, according to the Harbor Commission recommendations except changing No. 1 to be a one-way ingress/egress or vehicular access with one point of egress and one point of ingress and move forward in the order of priorities of Seaside Lagoon, parking structure, boat ramp and the promenade.
Councilmember Loewenstein expressed concerns with deciding priorities at this stage.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim offered to second Councilmember Obagi’s motion but with the eventual removal of the boat lift.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim to approve the Draft Public Amenities Plan for King Harbor, according to the Harbor Commission recommendations except changing No. 1 to be a one-way ingress/egress or vehicular access with one point of egress and one point of ingress and move forward in the order of priorities of Seaside Lagoon, parking structure, boat ramp and the promenade and with the eventual removal of the boat hoist.
Councilmember Emdee disagreed with removing the hoist, noting there is a demand for it; spoke about creating synergy of uses; discussed dry boat storage noting the proposed location is not desirable as it is a primary view spot and agreed with priorities as Seaside Lagoon, the educational facility and having the subcommittee study the feasibility of dry boat storage. Additionally, she mentioned that once the hoist becomes unnecessary, it should be removed.
Substitute, substitute motion by Councilmember Emdee, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, to adopt the Draft Public Amenities Plan for King Harbor; move forward with the Harbor Commission’s recommendations relative to short-term and long-term implementation measures and approve the document pursuant to the recommendations of the Harbor Commission, including the formation of a subcommittee to consider dry boat
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storage. The Substitute, substitute motion failed 2-3, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emdee, Horvath
NOES: Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Council now considered the Substitute Motion.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim to approve the Draft Public Amenities Plan for King Harbor, according to the Harbor Commission recommendations except changing No. 1 to be a one-way ingress/egress or vehicular access with one point of egress and one point of ingress and move forward in the order of priorities of Seaside Lagoon, parking structure, boat ramp and the promenade and with the eventual removal of the boat hoist. The Substitute motion carried 4-1, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Horvath, Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim NOES: Emdee
ABSTAIN: None
N.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CONDITION OF THE SPORT FISHING
PIER AND DIRECTION TO DEMOLISH AND/OR STABILIZE ALL OR PORTIONS OF THE PIER CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Public Works Director Semaan introduced the item and deferred to staff for a report.
City Engineer Andy Winje narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the Administrative Report.
City Manager Witzansky acknowledged the three options for City Council consideration but noted that at the end of the day, the pier will need to be completely removed at some point.
Discussion followed regarding demolishing the pier now versus later when costs will increase and the amount of money in the Tidelands Fund.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim invited public comments.
Carissa agreed with the need to demolish the pier noting that it poses a public safety issue.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Kroneberger read an eComment submitted by Barbara Epstein.
There were no other public comments.
Councilmember Emdee departed the Chamber at 9:49 p.m., and returned 10:10 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, to direct staff to demolish the sports fishing pier. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered; Emdee absent.
N.4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF REDUCED SPEED LIMITS UNDER STATE ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 43
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Public Works Director Semaan introduced the item and deferred to staff for a report.
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City Engineer Winje narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the Administrative Report.
Councilmember Obagi spoke about the importance of enforcement.
Discussion followed regarding setting the policy now and steps that can be taken in preparation for AB 43.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to receive and file the report; continue the item until June 20, 2024 to discuss street recommendations for reducing speed limits.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to adopt a policy accepting AB 43 and moving towards the implementation of reduced speed limits in areas of need and leave it up to the discretion of Council and staff to define those areas between now and June 2024.
Discussion followed regarding a vacancy for the Traffic Engineer position; the need to wait and focusing on current issues and enforcement.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Kroneberger read eComments submitted by Brianna Egan, Grace Peng and Jerome Chang.
Substitute, substitute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to have staff return in January 2024, to start working on a plan for June 2024, for implementation of AB 43. The Substitute, substitute motion carried 3-1, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
NOES: Horvath
ABSTAIN: Emdee
N.5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE FACILITATION OF A CITY
REBRANDING EFFORT
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER Assistant to the City Manager Elizabeth Hause narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the Administrative Report.
Discussion followed regarding getting a logo refresh, getting “More to Sea” trademarked, getting several logo options and surveying the public to see what they prefer, evolution of the City and working closely with the Hotel District for consistency.
There were no public comments on this item.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to direct staff to pursue Option No. 1, work with the Hotel District; include trademarking the tag line in the scope of work, prepare various concept options to survey the community and work coordinated with updates to the City website. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Witzansky reported the agenda for the November 1, 2022 meeting will include consideration of a gas station/grocery convenience item and the capital project portal for both internal review and external communications.
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
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Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
Councilmember Emdee requested that staff ask Metro to designate 182nd to Hawthorne to be a Quiet Zone.
Motion by Councilmember Emdee, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, to direct staff request that Metro designate 182nd to Hawthorne to be a Quiet Zone. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
R.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:
Pier Plaza
107 W. Torrance Blvd #100, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7505-002-908)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Julie Coll - Executive Director, Waterfront Education, a 501.3c Nonprofit 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.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY:
Pier Plaza
129 W. Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(a portion of APN: 7505-002-908)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Mark McCracken, Principle with Beach E Biking
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
R.3. 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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
R.4. 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:
County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Flood Control District v. City of Redondo Beach, American Dark Fiber, LLC, et al.
Case Number: 22TRCV00467
S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
T. ADJOURNMENT: 10:32 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to adjourn the meeting at 10:32 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, November 1, 2022, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California, and in memory of Felix Chavez. 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, City Clerk