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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Minutes
Redondo Beach City Council
Tuesday, June 13, 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 4:32 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Kaluderovic, Loewenstein ( remotely), Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
Councilmembers Absent: Behrendt, Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Melissa Villa, Administrative Specialist
Councilmember Loewenstein confirmed the agenda was posted at the required, remote location.
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION - None
D. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS – ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
Administrative Specialist Melissa Villa noted that there were no Blue Folder Items.
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 4:34 p.m. to conduct Closed Sessions attended by City Manager Mike Witzansky, City Attorney Mike Webb, Assistant City Attorney Cheryl Park, Director of Human Resources Diane Strickfaden, Outside Legal Counsel Phil Toomey; Outside Legal Counsel Missy O’Linn, Outside Legal Counsel Abby O’Brient, Outside Legal Counsel Jon Welner and Waterfront and Economic Development Director Greg Kapovich. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
F.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
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Name of case:
Jason Johnson v. City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 19STCV45100
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:
Luke Carlson, et al v. City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 2:20-cv-00259-ODW-SS
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:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER
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:
New Commune DTLA LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive
Case Number: 23STCV10146
F.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
One potential case
F.6. 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:
102-164 International Boardwalk
Redondo Beach Basin III Marina
Portion of 7503-02-932)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Craig Stanton, Property Manager
Redondo Beach Marina
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – 6:30 p.m.
H. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt (remotely), Kaluderovic, Loewenstein ( remotely), Obagi,
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Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
I. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Manager Witzansky announced that Community Services Director Forbes joined Closed Session for Items No. F.3. and F.4. and noted there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
J. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
City Council concurred to adjourn the Closed Session at 6:31 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 6:31 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt (remotely), Kaluderovic, Loewenstein ( remotely), Obagi, 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
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim introduced Michael Lee Chang, who led in the salute to the flag, which was followed by a moment of silence.
D. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Loewenstein reported the District 2 community meeting will be held June 26, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom; mentioned walking the extent of the break wall with Mayor Brand and the Army Corps of Engineers and announced Representative’s Ted Lu’s office granted $10 million for the City to help fix it and expressed his appreciation.
Councilmember Kaluderovic thanked RBPD and RBFD for the educational videos they have published recently and announced the District 3 community meeting will be held on June 15, 2023, via Zoom, at 6:00 p.m. mentioned another community meeting at Franklin Park on June 17, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. and a related survey available for the public’s input.
Councilmember Obagi announced the District 4 community meeting will be on July 19, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Perry Park Senior Center and thanked the RBPD for their efforts to remove guns off streets.
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Councilmember Behrendt mentioned the Redondo Beach Little League championship tournament and congratulated the AA Pirates, the AAA Cardinals and the Majors Rangers for their championship.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim announced a Hazmat and document shredding event on June 17, 2023 at South Bay Performing Arts Center at 8:00 a.m.; noted the District 1 community meeting will be June 19, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom and commented on a recent meeting with Metro regarding the Green Line.
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim referenced Item No. N.1., noted he will be recusing himself from the matter and since two Councilmembers are attending remotely and there will only be two Councilmembers in person, suggested continuing the matter to the City Council meeting of June 20, 2023.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to approve the order of the agenda, as amended to continue Item No. N.1. to the City Council meeting of June 20, 2023. Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Behrendt (remotely), Kaluderovic, Loewenstein (remotely), Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Brand
Councilmembers Behrendt and Loewenstein confirmed the agenda was posted at the required, remote location.
F. AGENCY RECESS – None
G. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS – ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
G.1. For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting City Clerk Manzano listed items included in Blue Folder Items including for Items No. J.1. and L.1.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to receive and file the Blue Folder Items, as presented. Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Behrendt (remotely), Kaluderovic, Loewenstein (remotely), Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Brand
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
H.1. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2023
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.2. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
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H.3. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
A. APRIL 18, 2023 REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.4. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH MARIA SHAFER FOR MINUTES PREPARATION SERVICES FOR A RATE OF $60 PER HOUR FOR THE TERM JULY 2, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
2. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SBCCOG) AND THE CITIES OF REDONDO
BEACH, HERMOSA BEACH, MANHATTAN BEACH AND EL SEGUNDO REGARDING USE OF ALLOCATED COUNTY INNOVATION GRANT FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT THE CITIES’ CASE MANAGEMENT PROJECT TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH NOVEMBER 22, 2024 AT NO
ADDITIONAL COST
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2306-058, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.6. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FUEL FROM THE CITY FOR THE TERM JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.7. This Item was pulled by Councilmember Behrendt for separate discussion.
H.8. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2306-059, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT ALL RELEVANT
DOCUMENTS
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
Councilmember Behrendt pulled Item No. H.7. from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
There were no public comments on this item.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to approve the Consent Calendar, as presented, except for Item No. H.7. which was pulled for separate discussion. Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Behrendt (remotely), Kaluderovic, Loewenstein (remotely), Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
NOES: None
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ABSENT: Mayor Brand
City Clerk Manzano read titles to Resolutions No. CC-2306-058 and CC-2306-059.
I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
H.7. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS, AND
ASSOCIATES, DBA HDL COMPANIES, FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH THE CITY’S PREPARATION OF A CANNABIS ORDINANCE, TAX MEASURE, AND PERMIT SELECTION PROCESS TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO DECEMBER 31, 2023
WITH NO CHANGE IN THE SCOPE OF WORK OR THE CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $37,250
CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Councilmember Behrendt mentioned he would prefer for HDL to attend, physically, when addressing City Council rather than remotely.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim invited public comments.
Joan Irvine, District 1, expressed concern with the delays encountered in this matter and asked for an end date.
Jonathan Cvetko agreed with Councilmember Behrendt’s comments and spoke about starting to collect tax revenues from deliveries, immediately.
There were no other public comments on this item.
Motion by Councilmember Behrendt, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to approve Item No. H.7. Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Behrendt (remotely), Kaluderovic, Loewenstein (remotely), Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Brand
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.
Pete Tucker, President, Redondo Beach City Employees Association, spoke about Emergency Dispatchers being overworked, discussed the need for additional training and the ability to recruit qualified applicants for vacant positions; mentioned they are mandated to work a minimum of 96 hours of overtime for the upcoming month; urged City Council to remember that City employees provide essential services to the community and to consider opening early negotiations of contracts with City employees.
Michael Grijalva, Teamsters, spoke about the departure of several employees due to better financial opportunities, elsewhere; discussed challenges recruiting and retaining members and salary disparities between the City and surrounding cities for similar positions and urged City Council to conduct a comprehensive salary study and begin negotiations of the MOU.
Lina Carrillo, President, RBPSA, acknowledged the attendance of supporting members; spoke about the City
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having 61 projects on its strategic plan; noted every City employee is integral in advancing those plans; discussed the City choosing to pay less than market rate salaries; mentioned low employee morale and urged City Council to raise salaries to at least meet market standards.
Ron Maroko mentioned the cancellation of the Recreation and Parks Commission meeting because of a lack of business; questioned the process for cancelling meetings; discussed related ordinances; opined this was a whimsical cancellation; suggested that City Council investigate it and addressed cancellation of the next Historical Commission meeting.
Nancy Skiba, via Zoom, inquired about the status of classes previously provided to seniors at the library in North Redondo including a Senior Self Defense class.
City Clerk Manzano reported receiving one eComment regarding this matter.
There were no other public comments on this item.
K. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Loewenstein reported speaking with Mayor Brand, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, the public and City staff.
Councilmember Kaluderovic reported speaking with City staff and members of the public.
Councilmember Obagi reported speaking with Mayor Brand, Councilmember Behrendt and City staff.
Councilmember Behrendt reported speaking with Councilmember Obagi, City staff and members of the public.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim reported speaking with Mayor Brand, Councilmember Loewenstein, City staff and members of the public.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
L.1. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PROPOSED
BUDGET, FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND ASSOCIATED BUDGET
RESPONSE REPORTS
PROCEDURES:
a. Reconvene the Public Hearing, take testimony;
b. Continue the Public Hearing to June 20, 2023; and,
c. Receive and file the Budget Response Reports.
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic to reconvene the public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Behrendt (remotely), Kaluderovic, Loewenstein (remotely), Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Brand
City Manager Witzansky presented the budget calendar process, to date and narrated a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget, Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and associated Budget Response Reports.
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CIP Manager Jesse Reyes narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2023-2028.
City Manager Witzansky reported the proposed CIP has five new project in it.
Discussion followed regarding the status of various traffic calming projects, bulb-outs along Catalina, bollard installations, the Riviera Village paver project, clarifying the Encroachment Permit Program in Riviera Village, updating the Master Fee Schedule and resurfacing the Boardwalk with pavers.
Councilmember Loewenstein referenced Page 68 in the CIP; noted the availability of carryover funds for use in the various districts and asked about the status of surrey sealing. Public Works Director Semaan reported the project is forthcoming and Councilmember Loewenstein asked that residents be given plenty of notice of the project and hoped staff will consider waiving street sweeping on days when surrey sealing would occur.
Additionally, Councilmember Loewenstein referenced the carryover funding for Wilderness Park improvements and asked about the reduced balance. City Manager Witzansky explained the funding covered two projects including Wilderness Park Pond refurbishment as well as the facility improvements.
Councilmember Obagi commented on a possible site for the relocation of the Community Services Department; asked whether Franklin Park is eligible for subdivision trust funds; addressed reconstruction of the trellises at Franklin Park versus construction of other shade structures; spoke about playground resurfacing and repairing peel-offs and discussed residential street rehabilitation. Additionally, he stated he had requested a BRR on the cost of reconstructing Fire Station 2 and City Manager Witzansky noted it will be forthcoming and commented on the durability of concrete bollards at Perry Park.
Councilmember Kaluderovic commented on the City facilities assessment and asked about solid waste organics recycling at the pier. In reply to her inquiry regarding the residential streets deferred maintenance fund and alleyways funds, City Manager Witzanky explained BRR 14 and noted City Council will be able to decide which alleys to fund.
Discussion followed regarding the costs of the shade structures at Andrews and Dale Page Parks.
Councilmember Kaluderovic reported she distributed a community survey to get input regarding Franklin Park and reported she is holding a community meeting on June 17th about it.
City Manager Witzansky spoke about partnership opportunities that may allow the City to not spend its own resources for improvements at Franklin Park and discussed BRRs 20 and 54.
Councilmember Behrendt commented on the Police Shooting Range and the possibility of providing access to the public.
City Attorney Webb reported there used to be a public shotting range in the City.
Councilmember Behrendt discussed the possibility of exploring options for renting out the Library’s second floor meeting room.
RECESS/RECONVENE
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim called of a recess at 8:24 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt (remotely), Kaluderovic, Loewenstein ( remotely), Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
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Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
Discussion followed regarding payment of QUIMBY fees by the South Bay Galleria, digitizing information versus spending money on printing, replacing/consolidating printers and copiers, exploring outsourcing services currently provided by the in-house printing center, the possibility of installing a mobile/modular shooting range, exploring modular options, the importance of providing the best training with the best tools and following up with the Air Force regarding forming a partnership for a shooting facility.
Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein referenced Fire Department CIP projects including one to replace windows and another for Fire Station parking and asked what would be needed to ensure the Fire Department can provide platinum-level services.
Interim Fire Chief Butler stated replacing Fire Station windows would be a priority and the other would be to ensure Fire Station security by installing gates in the parking lots.
City Manager Witzansky spoke about needing to assess cost options and noted that replacing windows and parking security were identified as immediate concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim expressed frustration with the pace of improvements to the Fire Department and in reply to his question, City Manager Witzansky addressed the status of the City Gate contract; discussed forthcoming Fire Department studies and spoke about the possibility of adding to the City Gate contract so they can address some of the critical items identified (i.e., comparisons Redondo Beach with other marinas.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim referenced the BRR for Public Works and Vehicles and asked to include the replacement cycle for Fire Engines and the NFPA Section 1900 Replacement Cycles.
Councilmember Obagi spoke about the need to increase traffic enforcement; reiterated his recommendation to hire two motorcycle Police Officers; mentioned adding traffic-calming measures in specific streets and discussed allocating money towards Aviation Park field improvements and the emergency communication BRR.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim invited public comments.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi to receive and file Ron Maroko’s document submission. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim so ordered.
Ron Maroko referenced BRR 47; opined it seems misleading noting that it only indicates it is all about honoring the Ito Family; stated that is just part of the story and added the park is across the street from Jefferson Elementary and near the museum and presents a unique educational opportunity for students to learn about Redondo Beach history, the Ito Family and the treatment of Japanese Americans during WWII. He added the conceptual plan was approved by the Parks Commission and the Historical Commission and asked that Council move forward with the construction plan.
City Clerk Manzano reported receiving three eComments regarding this item.
There were no other public comments on this item.
In response to Councilmember Obagi’s questions, City Manager Witzansky discussed reserve requirements under the City Charter; addressed CalPERS reserves and reserving for equipment and spoke about the purpose of the CalPERS reserve and how it is replenished.
Councilmember Obagi commented on Artesia Boulevard intersection safety improvements, traffic signal improvements/maintenance, realignment of left turn pockets and forming potential partnerships for Franklin
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Park improvements.
City Manager Witzansky suggested focusing on repairs, first, before prioritizing enhancements and commented on uses covered under QUIMBY funds.
Councilmember Obagi mentioned the use of printers in the City’s operation and commented on allowing City staff to determine the City’s needs.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim noted that City Council sets the tone on what the City values and spoke about efforts to go paperless.
Councilmember Obagi noted some people work better on paper and noted that option must remain.
Councilmember Loewenstein left the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim reported Mayor Brand requested a BRR regarding removing plastic wraps from City property and in response to his questions, City Manager Witzansky provided updates on Dialing for Dollars, with the City of Hermosa Beach and City Attorney Webb addressed the Decision Package related to having a shared mental health clinician. Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim requested a BRR on the amount of fees collected from parklets in Riviera Village.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic to continue the Public Hearing to June 20, 2023. Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Behrendt (remotely), Kaluderovic, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim NOES: None
ABSENT: Loewenstein, Mayor Brand
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Behrendt to receive and file the Budget Response Reports. Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Behrendt (remotely), Kaluderovic, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim NOES: None
ABSENT: Loewenstein, Mayor Brand
L.2. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED USER FEE AMENDMENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; PUBLIC WORKS; COMMUNITY SERVICES; AND FIRE
DEPARTMENTS
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2306-060, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT USER FEES
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC- 2306-061, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT USER FEES
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC- 2306-062, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE COMMUNITY
SERVICES DEPARTMENT USER FEES
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC- 2306-063, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT USER FEES
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PROCEDURES:
a. Open the Public Hearing, take testimony; and
b. Continue the Public Hearing to June 20, 2023; or
c. Close the Public Hearing; and
d. Adopt by title only Resolution No. CC- 2306-060; and e. Adopt by title only Resolution No. CC- 2306-061; and f. Adopt by title only Resolution No. CC- 2306-062; and g. Adopt by title only Resolution No. CC- 2306-063
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic to open the public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Behrendt (remotely), Kaluderovic, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim NOES: None
ABSENT: Loewenstein, Mayor Brand
City Manager Witzansky provided a short report and addressed recommended procedures.
Discussion followed regarding inclusion of Riviera Village engineering fees.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim invited public comments.
City Clerk Manzano reported receiving two eComments on this item.
There were no other public comments on this item.
Councilmember Obagi spoke about use of the Fire Department as a concierge urgent care facility and expressed support for imposing the fee for service calls.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic to close the public hearing.
Councilmember Obagi felt the recommended fee increases are reasonable.
Substitute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to continue the public hearing to June 20, 2023.
Substitute Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Behrendt (remotely), Kaluderovic, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim NOES: None
ABSENT: Loewenstein, Mayor Brand
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS - None
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CITY’S 2023 FOURTH OF JULY
FIREWORKS DISPLAY INCLUDING POSSIBLE RELOCATION OR CANCELLATION CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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This Item was continued to the City Council meeting of June 20, 2023.
O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Witzansky reported that after June 20, 2023, there will be no City Council meeting until July 11, 2023.
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
Councilmember Obagi requested placing on the Closed Session agenda, a discussion about opening negotiations with employee bargaining groups on the July 11, 2023 meeting agenda.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to place a discussion about opening negotiations with employee bargaining groups on the July 11, 2023, Closed Session agenda.
Motion carried unanimously, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Behrendt (remotely), Kaluderovic, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim NOES: None
ABSENT: Loewenstein, Mayor Brand
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim requested adding a discussion regarding an update to the City’s Tree Ordinance to include construction permits to the City Council meeting agenda in August.
Councilmember Behrendt noted the City has a new Tree Ordinance and suggested leaving it in place for at least one year prior to making any changes.
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim spoke about an issue with an old tree in Riviera Village.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to place a discussion regarding an update to the City’s Tree Ordinance to include construction permits to the City Council meeting agenda in August.
Motion carried 3-1, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kaluderovic, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim
NOES: Behrendt (remotely)
ABSENT: Loewenstein, Mayor Brand
Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim suggested deleting the notary allowance and no office space on the ground level in the commercial walking area in Rivera Village Zoning District.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to place a discussion regarding deleting the notary allowance and no office space on the ground level in the commercial walking area in Rivera Village Zoning District in a future agenda.
Motion carried 3-1, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Behrendt (remotely), Kaluderovic, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Nehrenheim NOES: None
ABSENT: Loewenstein, Mayor Brand
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R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - None
R.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case:
Jason Johnson v. City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 19STCV45100
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:
Luke Carlson, et al v. City of Redondo Beach, et al.
Case Number: 2:20-cv-00259-ODW-SS
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:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER
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:
New Commune DTLA LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive
Case Number: 23STCV10146
R.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
One potential case
R.6. 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:
102-164 International Boardwalk
Redondo Beach Basin III Marina
Portion of 7503-02-932)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Craig Stanton, Property Manager
Redondo Beach Marina
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - None
T. ADJOURNMENT: 9:54 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to adjourn the meeting at 9:54 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, June 20, 2023, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein 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