CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
James A. Light, 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, March 5, 2024
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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4:30 PM- CLOSED SESSION- CANCELLED
6:00 PM- OPEN SESSION- REGULAR MEETING
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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 REDONDO BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
F.2. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FINANCING AUTHORITY CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
F.3. PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - REGULAR MEETING - CANCELLED 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 REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2024
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. NOVEMBER 14, 2023 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.4. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 29616-29641 IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,872.60, PD. 3/1/24 DIRECT DEPOSIT 275349-275943 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,326,580.24, PD. 3/1/24 EFT/ACH $9,582.09, PD. 1/19/24 (PP2402)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 112964-113150 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,923,674.57
EFT CALPERS MEDICAL INSURANCE $460,496.22
DIRECT DEPOSIT 100008084-100008177 IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,468.02, PD.3/1/24
REPLACEMENT DEMAND 112963
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MARK43, INC.
TO ADD FIRST DUE INTERFACE AND CUSTOM DATA LAKE VIEW
DEVELOPMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $15,500 AND NO CHANGE IN TERM
2. APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERITONE, INC. FOR A SOFTWARE
APPLICATION USED TO REPORT ENFORCEMENT DATA TO COMPLY WITH STATE ASSEMBLY BILL 953 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,800 AND THE TERM MARCH 5, 2024 THROUGH MARCH 4, 2025
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.6. AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO POST NOTICE OF VACANCIES FOR THE
HARBOR COMMISSION AND THE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.7. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH AVALON ROOFING, INC. TO REPLACE THE
ROOFS AT THE WILDERNESS PARK AND ALTA VISTA COMMUNITY CENTERS FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $199,320
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2403-009 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING REPLACEMENT
OF THE ROOF AT THE HOPKINS WILDERNESS PARK COMMUNITY CENTER AS “REPAIR” AND EXEMPTING IT FROM BIDDING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 19 AND 19.1(a) OF THE CITY CHARTER OF REDONDO BEACH ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2403-010 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF AT THE ALTA VISTA PARK COMMUNITY CENTER AS “REPAIR”
AND EXEMPTING IT FROM BIDDING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 19 AND 19.1(a) OF THE CITY CHARTER OF REDONDO BEACH
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2403-011 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO REALLOCATE $197,820 OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CITYWIDE CURB RAMP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, JOB NO. 40399 TO THE REDESIGN POND AND CLUBHOUSE, JOB NO. 31010 AND THE CITY FACILITY ROOF REPLACEMENT, JOB NO. 20800 IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,500 AND $112,320 RESPECTIVELY, AND APPROPRIATE $52,180 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE UNALLOCATED FUND BALANCE TO THE REDESIGN POND AND CLUBHOUSE, JOB NO. 31010
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.8. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ARDURRA GROUP, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE MANHATTAN BEACH
BOULEVARD RESURFACING - AVIATION BOULEVARD TO INGLEWOOD AVENUE PROJECT, JOB NO. 41160, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $382,140 AND THE TERM FEBRUARY 20, 2024 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.9. REJECT THE BID RECEIVED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOARDWALK SURFACE REPAIR PROJECT, JOB NO. 70810, AND DIRECT STAFF TO RE-ADVERTISE AND
SOLICIT NEW BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.10. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2403-012, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HARDY & HARPER, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $213,800 FOR THE ANITA STREET AT PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
TO MARIA AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS (WESTBOUND CHANNELIZATION) PROJECT, JOB NO. 41240
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.11. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PLAYCORE WISCONSIN, INC. FOR INSTALLATION OF FIVE UMBRELLA SHADE STRUCTURES AT
FRANKLIN PARK
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.12. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PLAYCORE WISCONSIN, INC. FOR INSTALLATION OF A TRIANGULAR SAIL SHADE STRUCTURE AT
ANDREWS PARK
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.13. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2403-013 OF THE CITY OF
REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT AS AGENT
WITH LEGAL AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO A TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO CONDUCT ALL RELATED
NEGOTIATIONS, EXECUTE AND SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO APPLICATIONS, AGREEMENTS, PAYMENT REQUESTS, AND
ANY OTHER GRANT-REQUIRED CORRESPONDENCE WHICH MAY BE
NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE GLENN ANDERSON PARK
REGIONAL STORMWATER CAPTURE GREEN STREETS PROJECT TO BE FUNDED UNDER THE FY 2023-24 STORMWATER INVESTMENT PLANS FOR THE SAFE CLEAN WATER PROGRAM’S REGIONAL PROGRAM
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.14. APPROVE AN OFFSITE CHANGE ORDER TO THE PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT OF $110,000 TO REPAIR A
RECENTLY FORMED SINK HOLE AT THE INTERSECTION OF HAWTHORNE BLVD. AND ARTESIA BLVD
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.15. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH CANINE DEPLOYMENT STRATEGIES LLC. FOR
POLICE DEPARTMENT CANINE TRAINING SERVICES FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $51,867 AND THE TERM MARCH 5, 2024 THROUGH MARCH 4, 2026
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.16. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2403-014, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF SPECIFICATIONS TO UPDATE THE POSITION OF
COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER TRAINEE
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC- 2403-015, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL BOOK SPECIFICATIONS TO UPDATE THE POSITION OF
COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.17. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH AERODOME, INC. FOR UNMANNED AERIAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $104,172 AND THE TERM MARCH 5, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2024
APPROVE A REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND EQUIPMENT OWNERS
CONSENT WITH BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT FOR THE USE OF THEIR
FACILITIES FOR UNMANNED AERIAL SUPPORT OPERATIONS FOR THE TERM MARCH 5, 2024 TO MARCH 5, 2025 WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO
ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIODS
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.18. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2403-016, 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 PROFESSIONAL AND SUPERVISORY ASSOCIATION, FROM JANUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026 CONTACT: DIANE STRICKFADEN, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES H.19. APPROVE THE ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
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. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON IMPROVEMENTS AT AVIATION PARK
AND THE POTENTIAL FOR ADDITIONAL RECREATION AMENITIES
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CANNABIS REGULATIONS RELATED
TO RETAIL LOCATION REQUIREMENTS AND BUFFER ZONES
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
P.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RELATED TO INITIATING A STUDENT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROGRAM AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND
POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA, SECTION C, “SALUTE TO FLAG AND INVOCATION”
P.2. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION CC-2403-017, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC-2401-003, APPOINTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2024 Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
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, March 12, 2024, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.