MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Minutes
Redondo Beach City Council
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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 Brand at 4:31 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Horvath, Loewenstein, Obagi, Nehrenheim, Mayor Brand Councilmembers Absent: Emdee
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: 4:32 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, 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, Human Resources Director Diane Strickfaden, Police Chief Joe Hoffman, and Outside Legal Counsel John Welner and Anthony Nash. There being no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
F.1. 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 F.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:
Redondo Beach Waterfront, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach
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Appellate Case Number: B311039
G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – 6:06 p.m.
H. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Emdee, Horvath, Loewenstein, Obagi, Nehrenheim, Mayor Brand Councilmembers Absent: None
Officials Present: Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Vickie Kroneberger, Chief Deputy City Clerk
I. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Manager Witzansky announced that Councilmember Emdee was present for Closed Session proceedings.
J. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 6:06 p.m. There being no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered. 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 Brand at 6:07 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Emdee, Horvath, Loewenstein, Obagi, Nehrenheim, Mayor Brand Councilmembers Absent: None
Officials Present: Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Vickie Kroneberger, Chief Deputy City Clerk
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
At the request of Mayor Brand, the audience and Councilmembers rose to salute the flag followed by a moment of silence.
D. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Nehrenheim wished everyone a Happy New Year; announced his community meeting will be held next Saturday, January 7, 2023 and commented on an upcoming “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive.
Councilmember Loewenstein wished everyone a Happy New Year; announced his upcoming District 2 community meeting on January 26, 2023 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Galleria and noted more details will be provided via email.
Councilmember Horvath wished everyone a Happy New Year an reported his community meeting will be held
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January 21, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Councilmember Obagi referenced an existing tree and its removal; reported the South Bay Social District (Owners of the Galleria), issued its support of the Metro Hawthorne Boulevard path and provided a brief update of ongoing projects in District 4.
Councilmember Emdee welcomed back Mayor Brand; wished everyone a Happy New Year and spoke favorably about the lighting of trees along Artesia Boulevard.
Mayor Brand wished everyone a Happy New Year and expressed his appreciation to be back.
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to approve the order of the agenda, as presented. There being no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
F. AGENCY RECESS – 6:14 p.m.
F.1. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY CONTACT: LORI YAMASAKA, ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR
F.2. PARKING AUTHORITY - REGULAR MEETING – CANCELLED
CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Emdee, Horvath, Loewenstein, Obagi, Nehrenheim, Mayor Brand Councilmembers Absent: None
Officials Present: Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Vickie Kroneberger, Chief Deputy City Clerk
G. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS – ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to receive and file the Blue Folder Item for Agenda Item No. J.1 as presented. There being no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to approve the Consent Calendar, as presented. Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emdee, Horvath, Loewenstein, Obagi, Nehrenheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
H.1. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 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
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CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.3. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 28709-28737 IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,762.89, PD. 12/23/22 DIRECT DEPOSIT 257525-258086 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,165,930.22, PD. 12/23/22 EFT/ACH $7,723.90, PD. 11/25/22 (PP2224)
EFT/ACH $7,723.90, PD. 12/9/22 (PP2225)
EFT/ACH $731,954.20, PD. 12/13/22 (PP2224 & PP2225)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 106755-106825 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,445,705.96
EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $425,872.83
DIRECT DEPOSIT 100006742-100006836 IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,359.64, PD.1/2/23 CONTACT: LORI YAMASAKA, ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR
City Clerk Manzano confirmed there were no public comments regarding the Consent Calendar.
I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - None
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Holly Osborne, District 5, thanked Council for voting to place the Metro along Hawthorne Boulevard; discussed disadvantages of and problems with the ROW; spoke about a change to the area of the Row and referenced an email she sent regarding the subject.
Rani Crosby, on behalf of Allcove Beach Cities, and the Allcove Youth Advisory Group, discussed the opening of a mental health and wellness center in conjunction with the Beach Cities Health District; urged City Council for their support in spreading the word and announced an upcoming promotional event.
Motion by Councilmember Emdee, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, to receive and file Ms. Crosby’s document submission. There being no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
Eugene Solomon announced his candidacy for City Treasurer on the upcoming election; listed his experience and qualifications and urged the public to vote for him on March 7, 2023.
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
N.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION PERTAINING TO THE ADOPTION OF AN UPDATED
RECORDS RETENTION POLICY FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS AND
RETENTION SCHEDULES
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ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC-2301-001, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A RECORDS RETENTION POLICY FOR THE
DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS AND RETENTION SCHEDULES AND
RESCINDING ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO,CITY CLERK
City Clerk Manzano introduced Consultant Diane Gladwell and deferred to her for a presentation.
Diane Gladwell narrated a PowerPoint presentation regarding updating the City’s records retention policies and schedule; discussed her background and experience; highlighted changes from the City’s old records retention schedule including retaining the Email database for two years and minutes and recordings for twenty years; spoke about advances in technology allowing for increased storage and noted the resolution for which staff is recommending approval is within standard business practices. Additionally, she addressed next steps including required approvals for destroying records and updating the records retention schedule.
Discussion followed regarding the City Attorney’s support of the proposed resolution and the possibility of increasing the email retention length from two years to four years.
City Attorney Mike Webb confirmed he supports the resolution and noted that previously, the City did not have a way to search records.
Discussion followed regarding setting a policy for Mayor and Council retaining records for four years and for other City Departments, two years, the Public Records Request Act, the importance of transparency, trying a two-year retention before extending it to four years, operational benefits and the ability to index.
Mayor Brand invited public comments.
Eugene Solomon spoke about including emails for Commissioners and Committee Members.
There were no other public comments.
Discussion followed regarding making all meeting minutes, searchable, digitizing old meeting archived videos Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC2301-001, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA
ADOPTING A RECORDS RETENTION POLICY FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS
AND RETENTION SCHEDULES AND RESCINDING ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS Councilmember Nehrenheim offered an amended motion to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC-2301-001, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A
RECORDS RETENTION POLICY FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS AND RETENTION SCHEDULES AND RESCINDING ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS; direct staff to obtain a cost estimate of digitizing archived, old meeting videos to place them on YouTube and include Blue Folder Items in the record.
The maker and seconder of the original motion accepted the amended motion.
Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emdee, Horvath, Loewenstein, Obagi, Nehrenheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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City Clerk Manzano read title to Resolution No. CC-2301-001.
N.2. INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3249-23, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-9.704(b) OF ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 2 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE HARBOR COMMISSION.
FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
CONTACT: MICHAEL W. WEBB, CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Webb presented details of the Administrative Report and discussed the nomination and appointment process.
Mayor Brand invited public comment on this item.
Mark Hanson provided a short history of the matter; discussed the formation of the King Harbor Association and the Pier Association; expressed support for the recommendations in the Administrative Report, suggested expanding the scope when the item returns for second reading, increasing flexibility in terms of qualifications, and allowing up to three people under “voters” and commented on the powers and duties of the Harbor Commission.
Eugene Solomon spoke about needing the input of the current leaders of the various stakeholder organizations and suggested having at least five candidates to choose from.
There were no other public comments on this item.
Councilmember Nehrenheim suggested making the following change: “One Member shall may be selected from a list of not less than five names to be submitted by the Harbor and Pier lessees, such list to be approved by a majority of the Harbor and Pier lessees.”
Discussion followed regarding issuing a Survey Monkey for all lessees, giving access to more members of the harbor, than less, giving City Council more discretion and the possibility of continuing the matter.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to direct staff to return striking the qualifications requirements for the Harbor Commissioner position and instead making it a general position with the Harbor and Pier lessees voluntarily submit suggestions for potential candidates.
City Clerk Manzano confirmed there were no eComments or Zoom comments.
Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Emdee, Horvath, Loewenstein, Obagi, Nehrenheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Witzansky commented on extended City Holiday closures; announced capacity and access changes for Councilmember computers; reported new speakers have been installed in the Chamber and looked forward to a busy meeting on January 17, 2023.
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
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Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
Councilmember Obagi spoke about a BRR of red-light cameras and potential revenue. It was noted that cannot be enforced. Council consensus was not to support the request.
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Loewenthal, to direct staff to return with a resolution/proclamation declaring June as Pride Month and fly the Pride Flag at City Hall. There being no objections, Mayor Brand so ordered.
Councilmember Emdee requested an update on quiet zones.
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
R.1. 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 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:
Redondo Beach Waterfront, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach
Appellate Case Number: B311039
S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – None
T. ADJOURNMENT: 7:50 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Emdee, to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 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 17, 2023, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California. There being no objections, Mayor Brand 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