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Minutes
Redondo Beach City Council
c Tuesday, May 2, 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 Pro Tem Nehrenheim at 4: 30 p. m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
Councilmembers Absent: 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
Administrative Specialist Melissa Villa noted that one public communication was received regarding Items No.
F. 2., F. 3. and F. 4.
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to receive and file Blue Folder Items. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS AND NON -AGENDA ITEMS - None Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim called for public comment on Closed Session and Non -Agenda Items. There being no comments, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim closed public comment for this item.
F. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:
Administrative Specialist Melissa Villa announced items to be discussed in Closed Session.
Motion by Councilmember Kaluderovic, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to recess to Closed Session at 4: 35 p. m. to conduct Closed Sessions attended by City Manager Mike Witzansky, City Attorney Mike Webb, Assistant City Attorney Cheryl Park, Waterfront and Economic Development Director Greg Kapovich, Outside Legal Counsel Abby O' Bryant and Outside Legal Counsel John Weiner. 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.
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AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Greg Kapovich, Waterfront & Economic Development Director PROPERTY:
555 North Harbor Drive
Portion of 7503-029-903)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Kevin Ketchum
Port Royal Marina
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
F. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION — This Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9( d)( 1) Name of Case:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C. D. Cal.
Case Number: 2: 23-bk-10918- ER
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, a California Charter City; City of Carson, a California Charter City; City of Torrance, a California Charter City; City of Whittier, a California Charter City; City of Del Mar, a California Charter City versus Rob Banta and in his official capacity as California Attorney General, State of California and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Case Number: 22STCP01143
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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION — 6: 12 p.m.
H. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
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Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
I. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim announced Mayor Brand was present for the entire Closed Session.
City Manager Witzansky announced that Community Development Director Brandy Forbes joined Closed Session for Items No. F. 3. and F.4.
J. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
City Council concurred to adjourn the Closed Session at 6: 13 p. m. to an Open Session Regular Meeting. 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: 13 p. m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Loewenstein, Kaluderovic, Obagi, Behrendt, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
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. PROCLAMATION OF MAY, 2023 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim presented a Proclamation declaring May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Beach Cities Health District ( BCHD) Chief Partnership Development Officer and Member of Alcove Youth Advisory Council Ali Steward spoke about the importance of access to mental health and about the epidemic of loneliness; discussed recent and upcoming events and thanked Council for the proclamation and its support.
D. 2. PRESENTATION OF THE KEY TO THE CITY TO PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER FRANK CONTRERAS FOR HIS 39 YEARS OF SERVICE
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim presented the Key to the City to Public Works Manager Frank Contreras for his
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39 years of service to the City.
Public Works Manager Contreras thanked his employees and the City for their support.
Councilmember Loewenstein discussed a recent District 2 community meeting; commented on the upcoming Beach Life Festival and thanked Public Works and Public Safety for the preparations.
Councilmember Kaluderovic reported on a meeting with the South Bay Aerospace Alliance and mentioned the Metro Redondo Beach Active Transportation Corridor project and a related survey.
Councilmember Obagi thanked Public Works for addressing a dangerous intersection on Huntington and Ripley and Angelica Zavala from the Community Services Department, for helping a resident Veteran whose mother recently passed and faced homelessness.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim thanked Public Works for their maintenance work in the Harbor and preparation for Beach Life Festival; discussed the City's 131st Birthday and thanked staff, members of the Historical Commission and volunteers for their work in the celebration.
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to approve the agenda, as amended, moving Item No. N. 1. until after Item No. J. 1. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
F. AGENCY RECESS
F. 1. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
G. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS — ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
G. 1. For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting Motion by Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to receive and file Blue Folder Items. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
H. 1. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 2, 2023
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
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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. This item was pulled by Councilmember Kaluderovic for separate consideration.
HA. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 108383- 108577 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1, 885, 150.07 EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $416,904.63
DIRECT DEPOSIT 100007134-100007229 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 89,434.09, PD. 5/ 1 / 23
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H. 5. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GILLIS+PANICHAPAN ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR THE REDONDO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT SHOOTING RANGE PROJECT, JOB NO. 20810, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 94, 100 FOR THE TERM MAY 2, 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H. 6. APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ( JPA) WITH THE
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL AGENCY ( LARA) TO REFLECT UPDATED SOLID WASTE OPERATING PRACTICES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.
CC -2305- 042, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
WITH THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL AGENCY
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H. 7. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2023 VEHICLE FROM NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR A TOTAL COST OF $ 65,774 CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H. 8. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH AVALON ROOFING, INC. TO REPLACE ROOFS ON THREE
BUILDINGS AT THE PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE YARD FOR A TOTAL COST TO THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND NOT TO EXCEED $264,478
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H. 9. This item was pulled by Councilmember Obagi for separate consideration.
H. 10. APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH M. ARTHUR GENSLER JR. & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS FOR A PUBLIC
WATERFRONT EDUCATIONAL FACILITY AT THE FORMER JOE' S CRAB SHACK SITE TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023 AT NO ADDITIONAL COST CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR H. 11. APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS NEEDED TO
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IMPLEMENT THE ARTESIA AND AVIATION CORRIDORS AREA PLAN ( AACAP) TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023 AT NO ADDITIONAL COST CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR H. 12. APPROVE THE NOMINATION OF DONALD FORD TO SERVE AS THE REDONDO BEACH
PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (SBWIB) FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM FROM JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER H. 13. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH FISCHER COMPLIANCE, LLC. TO PREPARE AN UPDATE
ON CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN AND PROVIDE
TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY TO MEET COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS OF SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS", STATE WATER BOARD ORDER NO. 2022- 0103 -DWQ IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 FOR THE TERM MAY 2, 2023 TO J U N E 30, 2027
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
Councilmember Kaluderovic pulled Item No. H. 3. for separate consideration.
Councilmember Obagi pulled Item No. H. 9. for separate consideration.
There were no public comments on the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to approve the Consent Calendar, as presented, except for Items No. H. 3. and H. 9., which were pulled for separate consideration.
There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
City Clerk Manzano read title to Resolution No. CC -2305- 042.
I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
H. 3. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
A. JANUARY 24, 2023 ADJOURNED & REGULAR MEETING
B. FEBRUARY 7, 2023 ADJOURNED & REGULAR MEETING
C. FEBRUARY 14, 2023 ADJOURNED & REGULAR MEETING
D. FEBRUARY 21, 2023 ADJOURNED & REGULAR MEETING
E. FEBRUARY 28, 2023 SPECIAL MEETING ( CLOSED SESSION)
F. MARCH 14, 2023 SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
Councilmembers Kaluderovic and Behrendt noted the need to abstain from voting from Item No. H. 3. as they were not on the City Council at on those dates.
There were no public comments on this item.
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, to approve Item No. H. 3., as presented.
The Motion carried, 3- 0- 2, with the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Loewenstein, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Behrendt, Kaluderovic
H. 9. APPROVE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH BARLEY VIBES, LLC., DBA BARLEY VIBES, FOR THE PREMISES AT 136 AND 132 INTERNATIONAL BOARDWALK FOR A MONTHLY AMOUNT OF 4,987. 50 WITH AN ANNUAL 3% BASE RENT INCREASE FOR THE TERM MAY 2, 2023 THROUGH MAY 1, 2028
CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Councilmember Obagi referenced the existing lease; noted there are many people with dogs on the International Boardwalk; suggested that Barley Vibes install signs indicating that alcohol and dogs are prohibited on the Boardwalk and asked to include that provision in the lease amendment. He added that, should the law change, the requirement would be removed, accordingly.
Waterfront & Economic Development Director Kapovich indicated they would be happy to abide by that provision.
There were no public comments on this item.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to approve Item No. H. 9., as amended to include a provision that Barley Vibes install signs indicating that alcohol and dogs are prohibited on the Boardwalk. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
J. 1. For eComments and Emails Received from the Public Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim opened Public Participation on Non -Agenda Items.
Augustin Garnier spoke about Council' s approval of his proposal to install a Monarch Butterfly habitat behind the Library patio; discussed his membership in the Xerxis Society (an international society for the conservation of invertebrates) and reported they have recognized the habitat as a Pollinator Habitat; indicated he will place the signs in the ground in the area and noted the importance of educating children on the importance of butterflies.
Douglas Seeker, District 5, asked that City Council join the cities of Carson, Lomita, Rolling Hills Estates, Gardena, Hawthorne, Torrance, Hermosa Beach, EI Segundo and Culver City by flying the POW/ MIA flag, full time, either beneath the United States Flag or alongside it at their respective City Halls.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to receive and file documents submitted to the City Clerk by Douglas Seeker. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Elaine Seeker, District 5, spoke about POWs and MIAs and asked that City Council join the cities of Carson, Lomita, Rolling Hills Estates, Gardena, Hawthorne, Torrance, Hermosa Beach, EI Segundo and Culver City by flying the POW/ MIA flag, full time, either beneath the United States Flag or alongside it at their respective City Halls.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to receive and file documents submitted to the City Clerk by Elaine Seeker. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so
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ordered.
Ron Maroko, Member of Historical Commission, thanked Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, the City Manager and staff as well as the RBPD and RBFD, other Councilmembers and volunteers for their efforts in making the City's Birthday event, special; spoke about the reopening of the Redondo Beach Historical Museum and hoped City Council will prioritize filling the Museum Clerk position; encouraged the Community Services Director to report to City Council, on a regular basis, regarding the progress being made; provided an update on the Path of History markers and announced his resignation from the Historical Commission.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to receive and file documents submitted to the City Clerk by Ron Maroko. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Lara Duke, District 3, announced an art show currently on display in Signal Hill at Greenly Art Space, by her father and artist, the late, Alfred Skondovitch.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to receive and information cards submitted to the City Clerk by Laura Duke. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Rolf Strutzenberg spoke about the 2016 Strategic Plan session; opined the process was dysfunctional; asserted it felt like a room full of silos; felt the most recent Strategic Planning Session was much improved; noted there was cohesion and commended City Council for its choice of City Manager Witzansky. He spoke about there being a renewed hope, less tension and a new energy with new staff.
Holly Osborne, District 5, noted speaking at a recent South Bay COG Steering Committee meeting; spoke about a speaker, David McNeil from the Baldwin Hills Conservancy who discussed brining parks to the people by finding opportunities to preserve open space in crowded, urban areas; believed he is the perfect person to talk about making the ROW a green space in Lawndale; noted she spoke with him about the subject and he indicated safety would be a primary concern and sent her information about a contact person at the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy covering the Redondo Beach area and reported she intends to pursue the effort.
Nikki Negrete- Mitchell, District 3, reported she presented as a Blue Folder Item, the COG' s Board of Directors' comments; discussed Green Line alternatives, flaws in the Draft EIR and the superiority of the Hawthorne elevated option; stated Torrance was called out and thanked Councilmembers Kaluderovic and Behrendt for their support; urged for City Council' s unanimous endorsement and commented on Lawndale' s decision.
Lina Carillo, President, Redondo Beach Professional and Supervisory Association, spoke about May 1 st International Workers' Day and the upcoming budget sessions; noted the three miscellaneous employee groups continue to struggle with employee morale, recruitment and retention; discussed low salary scales in comparison to most other public agencies and urged Council to start negotiations now, implement the needed salary increases as part of the new operating budget starting July 1 st and fix the biggest issue at the heart of the organization.
Wayne Craig spoke about the Redondo Beach Birthday Celebration; encouraged residents to visit the museum; commended Public Works for planting a tree at his neighbors' front yard and discussed his attendance at a recent Leadership Redondo event.
Tamara Brown, Disability Community Resource Center, shared the organization' s work in support of the community, at large and in Redondo Beach including promoting self-sufficiency to eliminate homelessness and submitted flyers with information about their programs.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to receive and information flyers submitted to the City Clerk by Tamara Brown. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so
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ordered.
There were no other public, Zoom or eComments and Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim closed this portion of the meeting.
City Council considered Item No. N. 1. at the juncture.
K. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS — None
Councilmember Obagi left the meeting at 8: 18 p. m.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
L. 1. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO SOLICIT INPUT ON PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT
RECOMMENDATIONS AND TO ADOPT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CDBG) FY 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN:
a. Reconvene the Public Hearing and take testimony;
b. Consider public service grant recommendations; and
c. Adopt the FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan.
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim discussed the City's housing programs and grants received during the COVID19 pandemic.
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to open the Public Hearing. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
CDBG Consultant, Joyce Lee from Michael Baker International presented details of the Administrative Report; requested Council' s consideration of their public service grant recommendations and adoption of the FY 2023- 2024 Annual Action Plan; discussed the Housing Improvement Program; noted fair housing is lumped with administration and addressed Public Service Agencies and proposed funding.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim invited representatives from the Public Service Agencies in attendance to introduce themselves and describe their organizations.
City Clerk Manzano reported receiving one eComment for this item.
There were no other public comments.
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to close the Public Hearing. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to adopt the FY 2023- 2024 Annual Action Plan. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS
M. 1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PROGRAMS AND GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE TO
SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS IN COMMERCIAL
CORRIDORS
CONTACT: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
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Assistant to the City Manager Smude narrated a PowerPoint presentation with an update on expansion of electric vehicle chargers in commercial corridors.
Discussion followed regarding chargers for electric bikes, the ability to expand the number of chargers at locations, SCE chargers not Tesla -specific, SCE Rule 29 programs, Tesla' s opening of their charger networks to other cars, the possibility of finding other locations in other districts and parking lots, exploring private property locations, considering locations near apartments and in City parks, looking at high- voltage chargers and reliability, the need to consider impacts to parking in the Coastal Zone, ensuring cables are long enough so that vehicles do not have to back in, existing economies of scale and existing chargers at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim invited public comments.
Rolf Strutzenberg, Member of the Redondo Beach Unified School District Board ( RBUSD), offered to research this matter in terms of finding grants for which the School District would qualify and suggested that Council consider the possibility of a partnership with the RBUSD as schools have real estate available.
There were no other public, Zoom or eComments on this item.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, consider the following locations for expansion of electric vehicle charges: Veterans Park, the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, The Bus Transit Center, Dominguez Park, Pier Harbor Parking Garage and to add extra locations at City Hall and Riviera Village; reach out to RBUSD, the City Hall Annex and explore soliciting third -party grant writers. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
M. 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE ENHANCEMENTS TO THE
CITY' S SUNSHINE POLICIES
CONTACT: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
Assistant to the City Manager Smude along with Assistant City Attorney Park narrated a PowerPoint presentation regarding possible enhancements to the City's Sunshine Policies and asked for Council direction relative to Closed Session language, the City's Public Records Policy, Revolving Door Policy next steps and upcoming agenda items.
Regarding public records requests, City Clerk Manzano reported the number of public records requests will most likely, reach 740 by the end of the fiscal year and noted they are typically responded to within ten to fourteen days.
In terms of Closed Session language, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim spoke favorably regarding the Manhattan Beach language for reporting the action that was taken during Closed Session noting he would like more information to provide to the public but stated he is willing to leave it as is, for now.
City Attorney Park explained the Manhattan Beach language is related to what is to be discussed in Closed Session prior to entering into it and showing the basis for entering into Closed Session; referenced Government Code Section 54956. 9 ( D)( 2)( E)( 5) and stated Manhattan Beach mirrored that Code Section.
Regarding Public Records Policy, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim suggested eliminating the two-day policy and have all public record requests go through the City Clerk's office.
Discussion followed regarding the difference between formal and informal requests.
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Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim spoke favorably about having a Revolving Door Policy for certain City officials depending on their role in the organization; discussed disclosure requirements and including language disclosing lobbying efforts and including Planning and Harbor Commissioners.
Councilmember Loewenstein commented on establishing a two- year versus a four-year prohibition on lobbying.
Councilmember Behrendt commented favorably regarding disclosure requirements; expressed concerns regarding prohibitions and stated he would like to study the issue, further.
Discussion following regarding adding a disclosure as part of an agenda item or Blue Folder Item, the Beverly Hills policy and penalties for non -disclosure.
Councilmember Obagi returned to the meeting at 9: 58 p. m.
Regarding upcoming agenda items, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim reported many cities have ten- day, twelve - day and six-day agendas.
City Manager Wtizansky discussed making the commitment to publish agendas on Thursdays; spoke about receiving important materials on Fridays; talked about delaying certain items from a full agenda cycle and noted on certain items, staff would provide more -generic titles to items. He added that if the deadline is changed to Thursdays, he would prefer having a full agenda packet at that time and noted there may be occasions where some items get delayed.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim spoke about needing consistency and spoke in support of publishing agendas on Thursdays.
City Manager Witzansky suggested starting in July.
Councilmember Loewenstein expressed concerns regarding delays of important issues in connection with publishing agendas on Thursdays and worried that people will expect items on agendas and will be unhappy when they are not.
Councilmember Kaluderovic felt that implementing an agenda forecasting document might alleviate concerns regarding unexpected consequences in connection with when an agenda is published and noted she has not received complaints in relative to the subject.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim addressed practices in other jurisdictions in terms of future agenda items and discussed AB 1234 reporting requirements and announcements for Councilmembers and staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim invited public comments.
Rolf Strutzenberg spoke in favor of having an agenda forecasting document and noted the Charter Review Advisory Committee has been generating such but in a much simpler format.
Wayne Craig, District 1, spoke about the importance of a Revolving Door Policy; wondered if there is a procedure identifying that the person making a public records request is a real person and spoke in support of a ten- day time period for responding to requests.
There were no other public comments on this item.
Discussion followed regarding responding to anonymous requests and the possibility of adopting an Ex Parte Communication policy for Council and Commissions.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to eliminate informal public records requests as per staff recommendations, update the City's public records request policy to eliminate the two-day response requirement and making it ten days and to include disclosure requirements for Planning and Harbor Commissions, City policy makers, official staff, committee members and lobbying identities, move forward on upcoming agenda items and look at different policies for Ex Parte Communications for Council, Harbor and Planning.
Councilmember Obagi made a friendly amendment to include requiring disclosure of financial interests in a project and Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim accepted it.
Discussion followed regarding the need to define, "financial interests".
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to eliminate informal public records requests as per staff recommendations, update the City's public records request policy to eliminate the two-day response requirement and making it ten days and to include disclosure requirements for Planning and Harbor Commissions, City policy makers, official staff, committee members, lobbying identities and those having financial or ownership interests in a project, move forward on upcoming agenda items, direct staff look at different policies for Ex Parte Communications for Council, Harbor and Planning and return with an item relative to the Levine Act. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Councilmember Loewenstein left the meeting at 10: 15 p. m.
N 1 come after J 1.
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N. 1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CITY AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE OPERATING MODELS AND COSTS APPROVE A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PHASE 2 FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE
PROVISION OF FIRE PROTECTION, PARAMEDIC, AND INCIDENTAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY
OF REDONDO BEACH BY THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 30, 000 PROVIDE DIRECTION TO
STAFF ON THE SELECTION OF A CONSULTANT TO PERFORM A COMPARATIVE
DEPLOYMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE REDONDO BEACH FIRE
DEPARTMENT INCLUDING AN ANALYSIS, EVALUATION, AND REVIEW OF COSTS FOR FIRE,
EMS AND HARBOR OPERATIONS AS COMPARED TO THOSE PROPOSED BY THE
CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AND
PROVIDE DIRECTION ON THE CONTRACT SCOPE OF WORK PROVIDE DIRECTION ON THE
POSSIBLE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITIZEN REVIEW COMMITTEE TO HELP ADVISE THE CITY
COUNCIL ON THE CITY AND COUNTY FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
OPERATING OPTIONS AND COSTS
CONTACT: PATRICK BUTLER, INTERIM FIRE CHIEF
City Manager Witzansky introduced the item, provided a brief background and summarized the requested Council actions.
Interim Fire Chief Butler presented details of the Administrative Report; addressed development of a scope of work and provided information regarding three proposed consulting firms.
Discussion followed regarding the quality of the three third -party choices and quick turn -around time, City Gates' proposal, level of service and costs, considering response times, levels of service and financial modelling, existing resources to cover any of the three proposals, the importance of this exercise, prior
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assessment of the RBFD, the pros and cons of having the City Manager establishing a Citizen Review Committee versus having Councilmembers appoint Citizen Review Committee members and seeking advice from other commissions.
Interim Fire Chief Butler noted the RBFD is comprised of amazing Firefighters and reported that none see this exercise as an indication of their own personal performance.
Councilmember Obagi stated he would favor sending this item to the Public Safety Commission and forming a circumspect committee of one Councilmember appointing one member each and two from the Mayor, such as was done with the Charter Review Committee.
Discussion followed regarding the importance of the consultant providing regular updates to City Council, renegotiating City Gates' billing terms and the proposed 7. 5% administrative charge, GIS data costs, the City's chief point of contact, other potential considerations, negotiating flexibility in the scope of work to address other concerns, suggested edits to the Phase 2 study Reimbursement Agreement, establishing the Citizen Review Committee as a Brown Act body with the ability to meet at Fire Stations and other locations and having the Citizen Review Committee consider Avalon and Marina del Rey as the RB Harbor model.
Councilmember Behrendt suggested moving promptly with the Citizen Review Committee; stated his need to be educated in terms of whether a City Manager appointed committee would be able to move faster than a formal, Council appointed committee and expressed concerns regarding added impacts to staff and costs.
City Manager Witzansky spoke about expediency and reduced costs in terms of a more informal group and stated he wants the community and Council to feel there is an independent group evaluating this matter.
Interim Fire Chief Butler asked that Council consider the impact of committee meetings on Fire Department staff.
Discussion followed regarding meeting frequencies and the benefits of having an informal committee versus a Brown Act body.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, to move forward with City Gate, adopt suggested changes to the Phase 2 study Reimbursement Agreement and direct staff to return with a resolution forming a Citizen Review Committee with five Council appointed members, two Mayor appointed members and two alternate members, similar, in kind, to the Charter Review Committee.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Behrendt, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to move forward with City Gate as the third -party consultant; adopt the Phase 2 study Reimbursement Agreement, as amended and defer a discussion regarding formation of a Citizen Review Committee when staff returns with the City Gate contract.
Councilmember Kaluderovic noted the need to involve the public on this important decision and suggested considering whether this matter should be a vote of the people.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim invited public comments on this item.
Mark Hanson, King Harbor Boater, spoke about voters being interested in the Harbor Patrol and having a Harbor Director as an independent position and suggested referring to the Harbor Commission relative to harbor issues and consulting with Harbor Patrol Officers.
There were no other public comments on this item.
The Substitute motion carried, 3- 2, with the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Behrendt, Loewenstein, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
NOES: Obagi, Kaluderovic
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Council returned to consider Item No. L. 1., at this juncture and followed the rest of the agenda, as published.
N. 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR' S
ISSUANCE OF A FIRST EXTENSION TO THE EMERGENCY COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
ISSUED FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ACCESS TO COASTAL AREAS IMPACTED BY
THE EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF THE SPORTS FISHING PIER TO PROTECT PUBLIC
SAFETY RECEIVE AND FILE THE REPORT REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF THE
EMERGENCY COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Community Development Director Forbes presented details of the Administrative Report and provided an update on the project.
There were no public comments on this item.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to receive and file the report.
There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
N. 3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR' S
ISSUANCE OF A FIRST EXTENSION TO THE EMERGENCY COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
ISSUED FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ACCESS TO THE UPPER WALKWAY ALONG
THE COASTAL BLUFF BETWEEN GEORGE FREETH WAY AND KNOB HILL AVENUE IN
REDONDO BEACH TO ALLOW LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO PERFORM CRITICAL REPAIRS TO
THE WALKWAY AND TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY RECEIVE AND FILE THE REPORT
REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF THE EMERGENCY COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Community Development Director Forbes presented details of the Administrative Report and provided an update on the project.
There were no public comments on this item.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to receive and file the report. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Councilmember Loewenstein returned to the meeting at 10: 18 p. m.
O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Witzansky thanked Council for their work on the Strategic Planning Session; summarized the meeting; discussed the upcoming Beach Life Festival and commented on the continuance of a discussion on bike safety and prohibitions on the pier.
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
P. 1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION PERTAINING TO DETERMINATION OF FILLING
VACANCIES OR CONSIDER A CHANGE IN PROCEDURES FOR FILLING CHARTER REVIEW
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE VACANCIES AMEND AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC -2204-022, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA
ESTABLISHING A CHARTER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGARDING THE METHOD OF
REPLACING MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE VACANCIES
City Attorney Webb reported that under the resolution, an alternate automatically becomes the member and stated that if Council wants to fill the spot in District 2, with another member, Council will need to amend the resolution.
There was no public comments on this item.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to amend and adopt Resolution No. CC -2204-022 to state that upon a vacancy, allow a Councilmember to replace either an alternate or the primary committee member. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
City Clerk Manzano read Resolution No. CC -2204- 022.
Councilmember Loewenstein left the meeting at 10: 28 p. m P.2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim reported that Mayor Brand appointed Roger Light to the Planning Commission.
There were no public comments on this item.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to accept the Mayor's appointment to the Planning Commission. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
Councilmember Obagi requested a BRR on the Perry Park bollard replacement, to expand his prior referral regarding repealing the dog ban on the International Boardwalk to include a discussion of enhancing enforcement and signage and a discussion, after the budget, of whether to issue a letter to the Metro Board addressing new concerns raised by residents.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, to expand his prior referral regarding repealing the dog ban on the International Boardwalk to include a discussion of enhancing enforcement and signage. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to direct staff to add a discussion regarding issuing a letter to the Metro Board communicating new concerns raised by residents to an agenda, following budget discussions.
The Motion carried, 3- 1, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kaluderovic, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: Loewenstein
ABSTAIN: Behrendt
Councilmember Behrendt acknowledged the work of volunteer members of commissions and committees and recognized and thanked District 5 Charter Review Advisory Committee Members Tabares, Craig and Wonderly and everyone who steps up and participates.
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Brief discussion followed regarding presenting plaques to outgoing committee and commission members.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim requested a BRR creating an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator position and listed suggested tasks and responsibilities for the position.
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - None
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:
555 North Harbor Drive
Portion of 7503-029-903)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Kevin Ketchum
Port Royal Marina
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
R.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION — This Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9( d)( 1) Name of Case:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C. D. Cal.
Case Number: 2: 23-bk-10918- ER
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, a California Charter City; City of Carson, a California Charter City; City of Torrance, a California Charter City; City of Whittier, a California Charter City; City of Del Mar, a California Charter City versus Rob Banta and in his official capacity as California Attorney General, State of California and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Case Number: 22STCP01143
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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
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S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION — None
T. ADJOURNMENT: 10: 38 p.m.
T.1. ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF LUIS MIGUEL ADAME, FATHER OF CITY EMPLOYEE MARIO ADAME
T.2. ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF REGGIE THOMAS, LONGTIME GENERAL MANAGER OF KINCAID' S
FISH, CHOP & STEAKHOUSE ON THE REDONDO BEACH PIER
There being no further business to come before the City Council, motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to adjourn the meeting at 10: 38 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, May 9, 2023, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California, in Memory of Luis Miguel Adame, father of City Employee Mario Adame and Reggie Thomas, longtime General Manager of Kincaid' s Fish, Chop & Steakhouse. 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 Clerk
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