Minutes — Redondo Beach City Council, July 11, 2023

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Minutes
Redondo Beach City Council
Tuesday, July 11, 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 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.

B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Kaluderovic, Obagi, Nehrenheim, Loewenstein, Mayor Brand Councilmembers Absent: Behrendt
Officials Present: Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Melissa Villa, Analyst
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION - None
D. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS – ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
Analyst Melissa Villa noted that there were no Blue Folder Items for Closed Session.

E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS - None Mayor Brand called for public comment on Closed Session and Non-Agenda Items. There being no comments, Mayor Brand closed public comment for this item.

F. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:

Analyst Melissa Villa announced items to be discussed in Closed Session.

Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to recess to Closed Session at 4:31 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 Laura Kalty, Outside Legal Counsel Jon Welner, Outside Legal Counsel Abby O’Brient and Waterfront and Economic Development Director Greg Kapovich. 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

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EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS:

Redondo Beach Police Officers Association, Redondo Beach Police Management Unit, Redondo Beach City Employees Association, Professional and Supervisory Association, Teamsters, and Management & Confidential Employees F.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:
209 North Harbor Drive
Portion of 7503-029-900)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:

Chris Bredesen
Redondo Beach Marina Group, LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION:

Both Price and Terms
F.3. 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:
245 North Harbor Drive
Portion of 7503-029-900)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:

Jeff Jones
Quality Seafood Inc.

UNDER NEGOTIATION:

Both Price and Terms
F.4. 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:
239 North Harbor Drive
Portion of 7503-029-900)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:

Allen Sanford

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Sanford Ventures
UNDER NEGOTIATION:

Both Price and Terms
F.5. 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.6. 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 (9300 Wilshire, LLC et al. v AES-Redondo Beach, LLC) Bankruptcy C.D.

Cal. Case Number: 2:23-ap-01163-ER
F.7. 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.8. 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:
9300 Wilshire, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive
Case Number: 23STCP02189
F.9. 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:

Gloria Johnson; John Logan v. City of Grants Pass
D. C. No. 1:18-cv-01823-CL
Nos. 20-35752; 20-35881
F.10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).

Two potential cases
G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – 6:14 p.m.

H. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt (remotely), Kaluderovic, Nehrenheim, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein

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Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Melissa Villa, Analyst
Councilmember Behrendt confirmed posting the meeting notice at his remote location.

I. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Manager Witzansky announced that Community Services Director Forbes joined Closed Session for Items No. F.5. through F.8.

Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein announced that City Council will return to Closed Session following the end of the Regular Meeting.

J. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
City Council concurred to adjourn the Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) at 6:14 p.m. 6:15 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 Loewenstein at 6:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.

B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt (remotely), Kaluderovic, Nehrenheim, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
Officials Present: Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Michael Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Melissa Villa, Analyst
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein led in the salute to the flag followed by a moment of silence.

D. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Nehrenheim thanked Jeff Ginsburg and Mike Ward for the concert on Avenue I on July 4th and City staff for booking the drone show at the last minute; spoke about a recent fundraiser at Palos Verdes Estates for the Our Neighborhood initiative and announced a Police Dog Show/Training event on July 22, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the High School and a Blood Drive hosted by RBPD on July 12, 2023.

Councilmember Kaluderovic thanked Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein and Public Works for installing exercise equipment at Dominguez Park.

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Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein thanked Dolores and Alex Star who donated the equipment.

Councilmember Obagi thanked Michelle Pinedo, Community Services, for her work in planning the July 4th event at Seaside Lagoon and announced the District 4 community meeting will be July 19, 2023.

Councilmember Behrendt announced the District 5 community meeting will be held July 19, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.

Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein announced there will be no District 2 community meeting in July; thanked City staff for the drone show and suggested moving meetings along by allowing Councilmembers to speak for 5 minutes on a topic until someone else raises their hand and looping back to the original speaker once all Councilmembers have had a chance to speak. He added that this change should help shorten meetings, as they have been running late and will give the public a chance to provide input earlier in the evenings and announced he will be out of the country during the next City Council meeting.

City Attorney Webb stated the topic of changing Council rules should be placed on a future agenda.

Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein stated he will think about it and let the City Attorney know his thoughts.

E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Kaluderovic, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to approve the order of the agenda, as presented. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein so ordered.

F. AGENCY RECESS – 6:10 p.m.

F.1. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
F.2. PARKING AUTHORITY - REGULAR MEETING - CANCELLED
CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt (remotely), Kaluderovic, Nehrenheim, Obagi, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Brand
G. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS – ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
G.1. For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting Analyst Melissa Villa noted that there is one item under Blue Folder Items comprised of public communications, Item No. J.1.

Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to receive and file the Blue Folder Items, as presented. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein so ordered.

H. CONSENT CALENDAR

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H.1. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 11, 2023
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.2. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.3. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:

A. APRIL 25, 2023 STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION
B. MAY 2, 2023 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
C. MAY 9, 2023 REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.4. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 29068-29103 IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,699.78, PD. 6/23/23 DIRECT DEPOSIT 264802-265394 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,127,553.35, PD. 6/23/23 EFT/ACH $8,371.03, PD. 5/26/23 (PP2311)
EFT/ACH $8,498.12, PD. 6/9/23 (PP2312)
EFT/ACH $774,835.88, PD. 6/14/23 (PP2311 & PP2312)

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 109365-109551 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,756,753.13
EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $412,515.86
DIRECT DEPOSIT 100007327-100007422 IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,532.71, PD.6/30/23
REPLACEMENT DEMAND 109364
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:

1. APPROVE A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST CIVIL, INC. FOR

ENGINEERING CONSULTING FOR THE REDONDO BEACH TRANSIT CENTER FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $18,000 FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023.

2. APPROVE ASECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

FOR LICENSING, MAINTENANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE (API) TO PROVIDE INTEGRATION BETWEEN THE CITY’S FINANCIAL ERP SOFTWARE (MUNIS) AND CITYTECH PERMITTING SOFTWARE FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $19,275 FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024.

3. APPROVE RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH FIFTH ASSET, INC. DBA DEBTBOOK FOR LEASE

MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES TO ASSIST THE CITY WITH

COMPLIANCE TO THE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS FOR SUBSCRIPTION BASED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ARRANGEMENTS (SBITAs) REQUIRED BY GASB 96 AND FOR LEASES REQUIRED BY GASB 87 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,000 FOR THE TERM MAY 17, 2023 TO MAY 16, 2024.

4. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH LEADSONLINE LLC FOR COMPUTER DATABASE ACCESS

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IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,368 FOR THE TERM JULY 15, 2023 TO JULY 14, 2026.

CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.6. EXCUSE ABSENCES FROM VARIOUS COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.7. ACCEPT AS COMPLETE THE WORK OF RESOURCE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FOR LEAD AND

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AS PART OF THE REDONDO BEACH TRANSIT CENTER PROJECT - JOB NO. 20120, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION

FOR THE WORK WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER AND RELEASE THE FINAL RETENTION PAYMENT OF $7,000 TO RESOURCE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., UPON EXPIRATION OF THE 35-DAY LIEN PERIOD AFTER SAID RECORDATION AND NO CLAIMS BEING FILED

UPON THE ABATEMENT PROJECT
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.8. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HAYER CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR BUILDING PLAN CHECK REVIEW SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL $15,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $30,000 FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH FEBRUARY 8, 2024
CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
H.9. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2307-065, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUSPENSION OF PREFERENTIAL PARKING HOURS IN THE VINCENT AND VINCENT 2 PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICTS ON JULY 22, 2023 FROM 11:00 AM TO 7:00 PM CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.10. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO CC-2307-066, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND THE REDONDO BEACH POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION – POLICE MANAGEMENT UNIT FROM JANUARY 1, 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
CONTACT: DIANE STRICKFADEN, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Councilmember Obagi referenced Item No. H.10. and commended Captain Fisalich (CHECK SPELLING) for being professional and candid in the negotiations.

There were no public comments on this item.

Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to approve the Consent Calendar, as presented. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein so ordered.

Analyst Melissa Villa read titles to Resolutions No. CC-2307-065 and CC-2307-066.

I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - None
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

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J.1. For eComments and Emails Received from the Public
Ron Maroko spoke about cancellation of meetings for lack of business; reported submitting a public records request for pertinent information; suggested that any meeting that is cancelled should be signed off by the City Manager with the City Manager reporting to City Council and that any meeting cancelled for lack of quorum should be certified by the City Clerk listing the excused absences that were received.

Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to receive and file documents submitted by Ron Maroko. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein so ordered.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, to extend Ron Maroko’s speaking time. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein so ordered.

Ron Maroko mentioned notices of cancellation but noted there is no database indicating why a meeting was cancelled and felt it is appropriate for Commissions to ratify cancellations at their next regular meeting.

Holly Osborne, District 5, mentioned attending the recent COG meeting regarding the ROW for the Metro project; read the speech she gave during the meeting; spoke about pipelines on the site; Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to extend Holly Osborne’s speaking time. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein so ordered.

Holly Osborne addressed current and future conditions.

Joan Irvine, District 1, thanked everyone who worked on “Keep the Esplanade Beautiful” and the July 4th celebration on Avenue I; spoke about First Saturday Sweeps groups meeting at Catalina and Avenue I; announced new “Keep the Esplanade Beautiful” Board Members and noted their Community Mixer will be held on September 20, 2023 at HT Grill.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to extend Joan Irvine’s speaking time. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein so ordered.

Nikki Negrete-Mitchell, District 3, provided an update of COG meetings she has attended related to the Metro line and interactions with the Metro Board of Directors and spoke about an upcoming rally at Franklin Park.

Wayne Craig, District 1, reported a taco truck on Avenue E and the Esplanade that is regularly parked in the red zone, has no permits and is competing against businesses on the Esplanade and hoped Code Enforcement will follow up.

It was noted that one eComment was received under this item.

There were no other public comments.

K. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Nehrenheim reported speaking with City staff.

Councilmember Kaluderovic reported speaking with Councilmember Behrendt, City staff and members of the public.

Councilmember Obagi reported speaking with members of the public and City staff.

Councilmember Behrendt reported speaking with Councilmember Kaluderovic, City staff and members of the public.

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Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein reported speaking with City staff.

L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
L.1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN INITIAL STUDY - MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION,

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS THAT SERVE TO

IMPLEMENT/ACTIVATE AND MAKE CONSISTENT THE ARTESIA & AVIATION CORRIDORS AREA PLAN ( AACAP) WITH THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE. THE

AACAP AND PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS, DEFINE

A NUMBER OF STRATEGIES AND IMPLEMENTABLE ACTIONS THAT WILL GUIDE THE

FUTURE REVITALIZATION OF THE AREA, INCLUDING AN INCREASE IN ALLOWED FLOOR AREA RATIO FROM 0.50 TO 0.60, PHYSICAL PLACEMAKING ENHANCEMENTS,

CONNECTIVITY TO SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS AND NEW GATHERING SPACES TO CREATE A SENSE OF “PLACE AND CHARACTER.”
INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3258-23, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FOR A GENERAL PLAN

AMENDMENT TO ACTIVATE AND MAKE CONSISTENT THE ARTESIA & AVIATION

CORRIDORS AREA PLAN WITH THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH GENERAL PLAN

CONCERNING FLOOR AREA RATIO AND PREFERRED LAND USES AND DESIGNS AND

ADOPTION OF THE ASSOCIATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION;
AND
INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3257-23, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO ACTIVATE AND MAKE

CONSISTENT THE ARTESIA & AVIATION CORRIDORS AREA PLAN WITH THE CITY OF

REDONDO BEACH ZONING ORDINANCE CONCERNING ENTITLEMENT PROCEDURES,

FLOOR AREA RATIO, OFFICE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SIGNAGE, ACCESS/WALL

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, OUTDOOR RETAIL SALES, OUTDOOR DINING AND

USABLE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND ADOPTION OF THE ASSOCIATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION.

PROCEDURES:
a. Open the Public Hearing, take testimony;
b. Close the Public Hearing; and
c. Adopt by title only Ordinance No’s 3258-23 and 3257-23 CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

SEAN SCULLY, PLANNING MANAGER
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to open the public hearing.

There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein so ordered.

Waterfront & Economic Development Director Kapovich introduced the item and narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the Administrative Report and highlighted proposed changes.

Planning Manager Scully addressed Planning Commission consideration and recommendations and discussed CEQA determinations.

Discussion followed regarding FARs, incentivizing development, mitigation measures implemented with

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adoption of the ordinance, current studies by Place Works, existing restaurants over 5,000 square feet in size, elements of the EIR, The Grub House project, creating walkability, office spaces on second floors versus first floors, compartmentalizing areas, addressing vacancies, parking, incorporating Planning Commission recommendations into the final ordinance, CUPs versus AUPs relative to enforceability, seeking mid-block access, the need for community buy-in in the area, considering impacts of outdoor space requirements in the near future, bicycle and pedestrian access, consistency with the intent of the AACAP, items for consideration by the Planning Commission relative to design review and landscaping, and impacts on health, safety and general welfare.

Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein invited public comments on this item.

There were no public comments on this item.

Discussion followed regarding the ability to change AUPs to CUPs, conditions of approval, 10% open space requirements, whether roof-top dining could be considered under open space, items permissible by right and A-frame signs.

Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to close the public hearing.

There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Loewenstein so ordered.

Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3258-23, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO

BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO ACTIVATE AND MAKE CONSISTENT

THE ARTESIA & AVIATION CORRIDORS AREA PLAN WITH THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH GENERAL

PLAN CONCERNING FLOOR AREA RATIO AND PREFERRED LAND USES AND DESIGNS AND

ADOPTION OF THE ASSOCIATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION; AND INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3257-23, AN

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO ACTIVATE

AND MAKE CONSISTENT THE ARTESIA & AVIATION CORRIDORS AREA PLAN WITH THE CITY OF

REDONDO BEACH ZONING ORDINANCE CONCERNING ENTITLEMENT PROCEDURES, FLOOR AREA

RATIO, OFFICE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SIGNAGE, ACCESS/WALL DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS, OUTDOOR RETAIL SALES, OUTDOOR DINING AND USABLE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND

ADOPTION OF THE ASSOCIATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION.

Councilmember Nehrenheim offered an amendment to the motion to reduce the CUP requirement for outdoor dining to an AUP for 400 square feet or less and a CUP for 401 square feet and above.

Councilmember Obagi rejected the amendment as he is comfortable with staff recommendations.

Councilmember Kaluderovic offered a friendly amendment to include the Planning Commission’s recommendations about pedestrian and bicycle access between adjacent commercial and residential.

Councilmember Obagi noted there are no single-family homes bordering Artesia Boulevard and stated he will accept the amendment.

Councilmember Behrendt offered a friendly amendment to remove the open space requirement for projects over 15,000 square feet.

Councilmember Obagi indicated he will not accept the amendment.

Substitute Motion by Councilmember Behrendt, to INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3258- 23, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FOR A

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO ACTIVATE AND MAKE CONSISTENT THE ARTESIA & AVIATION

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CORRIDORS AREA PLAN WITH THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH GENERAL PLAN CONCERNING

FLOOR AREA RATIO AND PREFERRED LAND USES AND DESIGNS AND ADOPTION OF THE

ASSOCIATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ( CEQA) MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION; AND INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3257-23, AN ORDINANCE OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO ACTIVATE AND MAKE

CONSISTENT THE ARTESIA & AVIATION CORRIDORS AREA PLAN WITH THE CITY OF REDONDO

BEACH ZONING ORDINANCE CONCERNING ENTITLEMENT PROCEDURES, FLOOR AREA RATIO,

OFFICE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SIGNAGE, ACCESS/WALL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,

OUTDOOR RETAIL SALES, OUTDOOR DINING AND USABLE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND ADOPTION

OF THE ASSOCIATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, with the exception of the open space requirement.

The Substitute Motion failed for lack of a second.

The original motion was taken under consideration.