CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
Bill Brand, Mayor
Nils Nehrenheim, Councilmember, District 1
Todd Loewenstein, Councilmember, District 2
Paige Kaluderovic, Councilmember, District 3
Zein Obagi, Jr., Councilmember, District 4
Scott Behrendt, Councilmember, District 5
Michael W. Webb, City Attorney
Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
Eugene Solomon, City Treasurer
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CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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4:30 PM- CLOSED SESSION- ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM- OPEN SESSION- REGULAR MEETING
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A DESCRIPTION OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES RELATING TO THE NEED TO APPEAR REMOTELY AT THE MEETING. THIS IS THE FIRST SUCH USE OF THE JUST CAUSE PROVISION BY COUNCILMEMBER LOEWENSTEIN THIS CALENDAR YEAR.
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4:30 PM - CLOSED SESSION - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION
D. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS - ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
Blue folder items are additional back up material to administrative reports and/or public comments received after the printing and distribution of the agenda packet for receive and file.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on Closed Session Items or any subject that does not appear on this agenda for action. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes to address the Mayor and Council. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once. Written requests, if any, will be considered first under this section.
F. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
F.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL AND LABOR NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54957.6.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Diane Strickfaden, Director of Human Resources
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS:
Redondo Beach Professional and Supervisory Association, Redondo Beach City Employees Association, Teamsters, Redondo Beach Firefighters’ Association and Management & Confidential Employees
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:
Yes in My Back Yard, a California nonprofit corporation; SONJA TRAUSS, an individual 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 25 inclusive CNS Temporary No. E474013688
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:
AES Southland Development, LLC and AES Redondo Beach, LLC v. California Coastal Commission
Case Number: BS157789
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 and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: 22TRCP00203
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:
New Commune DTLA, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development, et al.
Case Number: 23STCP00426
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:
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.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:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER
F.10. 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
G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
H. ROLL CALL
I. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
J. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
D. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
F. AGENCY RECESS
G. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS - ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
Blue folder items are additional back up material to administrative reports and/or public comments received after the printing and distribution of the agenda packet for receive and file.
G.1. For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting H. CONSENT CALENDAR
Business items, except those formally noticed for public hearing, or those pulled for discussion are assigned to the Consent Calendar. The Mayor or any City Council Member may request that any Consent Calendar item(s) be removed, discussed, and acted upon separately. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be taken up under the "Excluded Consent Calendar" section below. Those items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved in one motion. The Mayor will call on anyone wishing to address the City Council on any Consent Calendar item on the agenda, which has not been pulled by Council for discussion. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once and comments will be limited to a total of three minutes.
H.1. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR AND REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 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. JUNE 6, 2023 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.4. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 29181-29219 IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,338.30, PD. 8/4/23 DIRECT DEPOSIT 266552-267150 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,090,871.57, PD. 8/4/23 EFT/ACH $8,191.86, PD. 8/4/23 (PP2316)
EFT/ACH $399,836.02, PD. 8/8/23 (PP2316)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 109978-110210 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,607,794.21
EFT STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY $537,269.19
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BAKER & TAYLOR, LLC FOR THE
USE OF LIBRARY CATALOGING UTILITY SOFTWARE AND ACCESS TO A
DATABASE OF BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,455 FOR THE TERM AUGUST 15, 2023 THROUGH AUGUST 14, 2026
2. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH DATA TICKET, INC.
FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE PURCHASE, MANAGEMENT AND
PROCESSING OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND ABILITY TO PAY APPROVAL / DENIAL PROCESS SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT PURSUANT TO COST MODEL 1,
AND FEES SPECIFIED IN THE AMENDMENT FOR THE EXISTING TERM OF THE AGREEMENT THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2024 (THE ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE IS $17,000)
3. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF HERMOSA BEACH,
MANHATTAN BEACH, AND EL SEGUNDO FOR THE OPERATION OF BEACH CITIES TRANSIT LINE 109 FOR THE TERM JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.6. CITY TREASURER’S QUARTER 4 FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 REPORT CONTACT: EUGENE SOLOMON, CITY TREASURER
H.7. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH MAY 2026 WITH OPTIONS TO RENEW FOR TWO ADDITIONAL
ONE-YEAR TERMS
APPROVE THE SERVICE MODIFICATION FORM FOR MERCHANT SERVICES EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 2027
APPROVE THE BANK OF AMERICA MERCHANT SERVICES PROGRAM GUIDE
AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY CONTACT: EUGENE SOLOMON, CITY TREASURER
H.8. APPROVE THE PROPERTY SALE AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC CREST
CEMETERY COMPANY, INC FOR THE ACQUISITION OF AN UNDEVELOPED PARCEL AT 2714 GRANT AVENUE, REDONDO BEACH, CA 90278 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,485,000, ENTIRELY FUNDED BY REGIONAL MEASURE M FUNDS,
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RELATED DOCUMENTS TO
ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT OF THE SALE AGREEMENT
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.9. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE VACTOR 2112 PLUS JET RODDER
VACUUM/JETTER COMBINATION VEHICLE FROM HAAKER EQUIPMENT
COMPANY FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR A TOTAL COST OF $785,844.27
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.10. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. SIX TO FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. FA. P00F3502
BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) FOR THE REDONDO
BEACH BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT, AWARDED THROUGH THE METRO 2009 CALL FOR PROJECTS
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.11. APPROVE THE UPFIT OF ONE 2023 VEHICLE FROM NATIONAL AUTO FLEET
GROUP FOR USE BY FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMAND PERSONNEL FOR A TOTAL COST OF $214,899.23 USING VEHICLE REPLACEMENT AND EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS FUNDS
APPROVE BY 4/5 VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2308-076, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $57,980 FROM THE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS FUND TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET
TO FUND THE PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMAND PERSONNEL
VEHICLE MOBILE RADIOS
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.12. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2308-077, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MANSON CONSTRUCTION CO., A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,992,000 FOR THE KING HARBOR MAINTENANCE DREDGING PROJECT, JOB NO. 70660
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.13. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2308-085, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASING
CERTAIN PROPERTY TO CALIFORNIA LOCAL, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY
APPROVE THE LEASE WITH CALIFORNIA LOCAL, LLC FOR THE PREMISES AT 239 NORTH HARBOR DRIVE, REDONDO BEACH, CA FOR A MONTHLY MINIMUM RENT OF $13,828, OR 8 PERCENT OF TOTAL GROSS SALES, WHICHEVER IS GREATER, AND THE TERM SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2034
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.14. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2308-086, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASING
CERTAIN PROPERTY TO REDONDO BEACH MARINA GROUP, LLC DBA CAPTAIN KIDD’S FISH MARKET AND RESTAURANT
APPROVE THE LEASE WITH REDONDO BEACH MARINA GROUP, LLC DBA CAPTAIN KIDD’S FISH MARKET AND RESTAURANT FOR THE PREMISES AT 209
NORTH HARBOR DRIVE, REDONDO BEACH, CA FOR A MONTHLY MINIMUM RENT OF $16,000 AND THE TERM SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2034
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.15. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2308-084, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, LEASING
CERTAIN PROPERTY TO CALIFORNIA LOCAL, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY
APPROVE THE LEASE WITH CALIFORNIA LOCAL, LLC FOR A RESTAURANT USE AT 245 NORTH HARBOR DRIVE FOR A MONTHLY MINIMUM RENT OF $13,066, OR 8 PERCENT OF GROSS SALES, WHICHEVER IS GREATER, AND THE TERM SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2034
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.16. APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND LEONARDO MARINA MANAGEMENT, INC. CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE
AGREEMENT TO CONCORD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.17. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2308-078, 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 FOR LIMITED HOURS ON AUGUST 25, 2023
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.18. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2308-079, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2023 AS “10K SWIM FOR MENTAL HEALTH DAY” IN THE
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH IN SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPORT OF THE SOUTH BAY CHILDREN’S HEALTH CENTER FUNDRAISING WATER SPORTS EVENT FOR
THE SOUTH BAY YOUTH PROJECT TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF REDONDO
BEACH COASTAL WATERS AND IN APPRECIATION OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES’ EFFORTS TO PERMIT THE EVENT AND PROVIDE LOGISTICAL
SUPPORT
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H.19. APPROVE THE FILING OF DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT IV FUNDING THROUGH THE LA
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA) FOR BEACH
CITIES TRANSIT (BCT) OPERATIONS
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2308-080 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FILING OF A
CLAIM WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H.20. APPROVE THE ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.21. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2308-083, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF CLASSIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF SENIOR
ACCOUNTANT
H.22. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF DELL RUGGEDIZED TABLET COMPUTERS FROM DELL MARKETING L.P. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $54,375.23 CONTACT: MIKE COOK, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
H.23. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH EVAN BROOKS &
ASSOCIATES FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH AUGUST 14, 2024 WITH NO ADDITIONAL COST
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER H.24. APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE EASEMENT WITH SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY FOR USE OF A PORTION OF DOMINGUEZ PARK TO
PROVIDE FOR FEDERALLY MANDATED PIPELINE INTEGRITY TESTING THROUGH THE COMPANY’S EXISTING PIPELINE MAINTENANCE FACILITY FOR AN INITIAL FEE PAID TO THE CITY OF $211,500 FOR THE TERM AUGUST 16, 2023 TO MAY 15, 2024 AND AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE EASEMENT MONTHLY FOR A MAXIMUM OF SIX MONTHS FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $47,000 PER MONTH FOR THE FIRST THREE EXTENSIONS AND $70,500 PER MONTH FOR
THE FINAL THREE EXTENSIONS
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H.25. RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY UPDATE TO THE TWELVE-MONTH STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 30, 2023 CONTACT: MIKE WITZANSKY, CITY MANAGER
I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on any subject that does not appear on this agenda for action. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes to address the Mayor and Council. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once. Written requests, if any, will be considered first under this section.
J.1. For eComments and Emails Received from the Public
K. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
This section is intended to allow all elected officials the opportunity to reveal any disclosure or ex parte communication about the following public hearings
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
L.1. PUBLIC HEARING FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES TO AMEND THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE (RBMC) TITLE 10 CHAPTER 2 ZONING AND LAND USE AND TITLE 10 CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND
USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO ADMINISTRATIVE
DESIGN REVIEW AND PLANNING COMMISSION DESIGN REVIEW IN
COMPLIANCE WITH OBJECTIVE RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND
CONSIDERATION OF A CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
EXEMPTION FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CEQA GUIDELINES
PROCEDURES:
1. Open public hearing and take testimony;
2. Close the public hearing and deliberate;
3. Introduce the following two ordinances by title only;
4. Adopt by title only the resolution adopting the Objective Residential Standards; and
5. Adopt by title only the resolution submitting ordinance to the Coastal Commission.
INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3259-23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2, ZONING AND LAND USE
PERTAINING TO ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW AND PLANNING
COMMISSION DESIGN REVIEW COMPLIANCE WITH OBJECTIVE RESIDENTIAL
STANDARDS AND DETERMINING SUCH AMENDMENTS AS EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3260-23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, COASTAL LAND USE
IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN
REVIEW AND PLANNING COMMISSION DESIGN REVIEW COMPLIANCE WITH
OBJECTIVE RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND DETERMINING SUCH
AMENDMENTS AS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC-2308-081 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING OBJECTIVE
RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC-2308-082 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA REQUESTING CERTIFICATION
BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ORDINANCE (TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE) PERTAINING TO ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN
REVIEW AND PLANNING COMMISSION DESIGN REVIEW COMPLIANCE WITH
OBJECTIVE RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW, WHICH
IS INTENDED TO BE CARRIED OUT IN A MANNER FULLY IN CONFORMITY WITH THE COASTAL ACT; AND PROVIDING THAT THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM WILL TAKE EFFECT AUTOMATICALLY UPON
COASTAL COMMISSION APPROVAL PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 30514 AND TITLE 14, SECTION 13551 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS
CONTACT: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
L.2. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF AN INITIAL STUDY - NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS PERTAINING TO
PARKING REGULATIONS THAT SERVE TO IMPLEMENT AND MAKE CONSISTENT
THE ARTESIA & AVIATION CORRIDORS AREA PLAN (AACAP) WITH THE CITY OF
REDONDO BEACH ZONING ORDINANCE
INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3261-23, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO
IMPLEMENT AND MAKE CONSISTENT THE ARTESIA & AVIATION CORRIDORS
AREA PLAN WITH THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH ZONING ORDINANCE
CONCERNING PARKING REGULATIONS AND ADOPTION OF THE ASSOCIATED
REQUIRED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT, NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PROCEDURES:
1. Open the public hearing, take testimony;
2. Close the public hearing; and
3. Introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 3261-23
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS
M.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT DELEGATES AND
ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY TO SERVE ON
THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (CAL CITIES) BOARD AND OTHER
AGENCIES AS NEEDED
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION CC-2308-075, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC-2306-055 APPOINTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES AS
OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY FOR A TERM COMMENCING AUGUST 15, 2023 AND EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2024
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE REGISTRATION POLICY FOR THE CITY’S AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AND THE STATUS OF PROGRAM
ENROLLMENT
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
P.1. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
P.2. INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3262-23, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 2-1.01 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR INTRODUCTION
AND FIRST READING
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
R.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL AND LABOR NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54957.6.
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Diane Strickfaden, Director of Human Resources
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS:
Redondo Beach Professional and Supervisory Association, Redondo Beach City Employees Association, Teamsters, Redondo Beach Firefighters’ Association and Management & Confidential Employees
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:
Yes in My Back Yard, a California nonprofit corporation; SONJA TRAUSS, an individual 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 25 inclusive CNS Temporary No. E474013688
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:
AES Southland Development, LLC and AES Redondo Beach, LLC v. California Coastal Commission
Case Number: BS157789
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 and Leonid Pustilnikov v. City of Redondo Beach and City Council of the City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: 22TRCP00203
R.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:
New Commune DTLA, LLC v. City of Redondo Beach; City Council of the City of Redondo Beach; City of Redondo Beach Department of Community Development, et al.
Case Number: 23STCP00426
R.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:
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.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
R.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
R.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:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-ER
R.10. 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
S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
T. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the City Council of the City of Redondo Beach will be 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, September 5, 2023, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.