CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, December 5, 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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The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
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CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
THE CITY COUNCIL HAS RESUMED PUBLIC MEETINGS IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON, BY ZOOM, eCOMMENT OR EMAIL.
4:30 PM- CLOSED SESSION- ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM- OPEN SESSION- REGULAR MEETING
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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, and Management & Confidential Employees 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
F.1. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
F.2. REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDONDO BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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 AND REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 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. OCTOBER 3, 2023 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
B. OCTOBER 10, 2023 ADJOURNED MEETING
C. OCTOBER 17, 2023 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.4. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 29445-29482 IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,083.75, PD. 11/24/23 DIRECT DEPOSIT 271164-271747 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,179,395.78, PD. 11/24/23
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 111678-111839 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,362,847.85
EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $417,597.46
DIRECT DEPOSIT 100007804-100007895 IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,469.32, PD.12/1/23
REPLACEMENT DEMANDS 111676-111677
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC
SERVICE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY
RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,332 AND THE TERM JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024, WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR ONE (1) YEAR.
2. APPROVE A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC
SERVICE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING
RIGHTS CENTER DBA HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER FOR THE FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 AND THE TERM JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024, WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR ONE (1) YEAR.
3. APPROVE A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC
SERVICE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE SALVATION ARMY FOR MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,749 AND THE TERM JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024, WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR ONE (1) YEAR.
4. APPROVE A SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH AUTO-GRAPHICS, INC. FOR
USE OF DIGITAL DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 AND THE TERM DECEMBER 5, 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 5, 2024.
5. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. TO
PREPARE THE MOONSTONE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING HUD
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) DOCUMENTATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,500 AND THE TERM DECEMBER 5, 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 4, 2025.
6. APPROVE A MERCHANT APPLICATION, AGREEMENT AND SERVICE FEES ADDENDUM WITH GLOBAL PAYMENTS DIRECT, INC. FOR A CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF 3% PER TRANSACTION TO BE PAID BY
THE CARDHOLDER FOR BUILDING AND ENGINEERING PERMITS AT NO COST TO THE CITY UNTIL TERMINATED.
7. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH BRAD RITTERSPACH FOR MEDIA TRAINING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,500 AND THE TERM DECEMBER 5, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 4, 2024.
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.6. EXCUSED ABSENCES FROM VARIOUS COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.7. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO FUNDING AGREEMENT #920000000M460209
WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY FOR THE NORTH REDONDO BEACH BIKEWAY (NRBB) EXTENSION - INGLEWOOD AVE PROJECT, JOB NO. 41260 TO EXTEND THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2024
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.8. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO FUNDING AGREEMENT #920000000MM550813
WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (LACMTA) FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORK SYSTEM PROJECT(S), TO EXTEND THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2024 CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.9. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2312-129, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO TORO ENTERPRISES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,162,813.75 FOR THE MANHATTAN
BEACH BOULEVARD RESURFACING - AVIATION BOULEVARD TO INGLEWOOD AVENUE PROJECT, JOB NO. 41160
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTIOR
H.10. APPROVE 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 $156,324 FOR THE TERM JANUARY 2, 2024 TO JULY 31, 2024 AND AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE EASEMENT MONTHLY FOR A MAXIMUM OF FOUR MONTHS FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $44,664 PER MONTH FOR THE FIRST TWO EXTENSIONS AND $66,996 PER MONTH FOR THE
FINAL TWO EXTENSIONS
APPROVE THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER TO SCE CONFIRMING THE CITY’S SUPPORT OF SCG’S USE OF A PORTION OF THE DOG PARK AT DOMINGUEZ
PARK, OWNED BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) AND LICENSED TO THE CITY THROUGH AGREEMENT, FOR SCG’S FEDERALLY MANDATED
PIPELINE INTEGRITY TESTING
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H.11. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2312-130, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RENEWING
THE AGREEMENT WITH REDONDO BEACH TRAVEL & TOURISM (RBTT) TO
ADMINISTER THE REDONDO BEACH TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.12. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2312-126, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING
AN ADVISORY BOARD IN CONNECTION WITH THE RIVIERA VILLAGE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
RECEIVE AND FILE THE ADVISORY BOARD’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2024 ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2312-127, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 IN
CONNECTION WITH THE RIVIERA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2312-128, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST BUSINESSES WITHIN THE RIVIERA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO; AND SET DECEMBER 19, 2023 AT 6:00 PM AS THE DATE AND TIME FOR THE PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE LEVY OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
CONTACT:
H.13. APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. ADDING ADDITIONAL SCOPE, INCLUDING
EXPEDITED BUILDING, GRADING, AND SHORING PLAN CHECK REVIEW SERVICES FOR A COST OF $37,276, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL TO $387,362, AND EXTENDING THE TERM TO FEBRUARY 8, 2027
CONTACT: SEAN SCULLY, ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR H.14. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2312-131, 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 TEAMSTERS, PUBLIC PROFESSIONAL & MEDICAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 911, FROM JANUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026
CONTACT: DIANE STRICKFADEN, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 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
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N.1. RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT FROM THE US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REGARDING THEIR 2023 CONDITION ASSESSMENT OF THE KING HARBOR
BREAKWATER
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING POLICE DEPARTMENT
EFFORTS TO ENFORCE SAFE E-BIKE USE, FORMING A CITY E-BIKE TASK FORCE, AND APPROVAL OF A LETTER SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 530 CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
N.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE DRAFT TRANSIT SERVICES
STUDY REPORT FOR THE BEACH CITIES TRANSIT SYSTEM
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
N.4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF ALL
WAY STOP CONTROLS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF CLARK LANE & GOODMAN
AVENUE AND CLARK LANE & STANFORD AVENUE
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
N.5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL OF A TWELFTH EXTENSION TO THE EMERGENCY
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ISSUED FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BEACH ACCESS RAMP AT ESPLANADE AND
AVENUE A TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY
RECEIVE AND FILE THE TWELFTH EXTENSION OF THE EMERGENCY COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE BEACH
ACCESS RAMP AT ESPLANADE AND AVENUE A TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY CONTACT: SEAN SCULLY, ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
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, and Management & Confidential Employees 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, December 12, 2023, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.