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Minutes
Redondo Beach City Council
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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 at 4:30 p.m. by Mayor Light in the City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Loewenstein, Nehrenheim, Obagi, Mayor Light
Officials Present: Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Melissa Villa, Analyst
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION - None
D. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS – ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
Analyst Villa declared there were no Blue Folder Items for Closed Session.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS Analyst Villa reported there were no public comments on Closed Session and Non - Agenda Items.
F. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 4:35 p.m.
Analyst Villa read title to the items to be considered in Closed Session.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, and approved by voice vote to recess to Closed Session at 4:37 p.m. to conduct Closed Sessions attended by City Manager Mike Witzansky, City Attorney Mike Webb, Assistant City Attorney Cheryl Park, Outside Legal Counsel Jon Welner, Waterfront and Economic Development Director Greg Kapovich and Acting Community Development Director Sean Scully.
Motion carried, 5-0.
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F.1. 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 & 245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
a portion of APN: 7503-029-900)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Allen Sanford & Jeff Jones - California Surf Club
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both Price and Terms
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:
Portions of the Redondo Beach Marina Parking Lot and Seaside Lagoon Portions of APNs: 7503-029-900 and 7503-033-903)
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Allen Sanford, BeachLife Festival, 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:
230 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
a portion of APN: 7505-002-932)
NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
Allen Sanford, BeachLife Festival, LLC
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
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Both Price and Terms
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:
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
Case Number: 23TRCP00325
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:
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.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:
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.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:
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.
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Case Number: 23STCP00426
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:
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.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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board
Case Number: 20STCP03193
G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – 6:04 p.m.
H. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Loewenstein, Nehrenheim, Obagi, Mayor Light
Officials Present: Mike Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Lucie Colombo, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Melissa Villa, Analyst
I. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Manager Witzansky reported there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
J. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Light adjourned to the Regular Meeting at 6:04 p.m. 6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Redondo Beach City Council was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Mayor Light in the City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
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B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Loewenstein, Nehrenheim, Obagi, Mayor Light
Officials Present: Mike Webb, City Attorney
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
Lucie Colombo, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Melissa Villa, Analyst
C. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION
Mayor Light invited Veterans and Active Military Members to stand.
Kayden Cho, a Member of the Boy Scouts, led in the Salute to the Flag.
Mayor Light led in a moment of silence.
D. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS
D.1. MAYOR’S PRESENTATION OF THE KEY TO THE CITY TO PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR TED SEMAAN FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE
On behalf of City Council, Mayor Light presented the Key to the City to Public Works Director Ted Semaan honoring his retirement and his years of service to the City.
D.2. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION OF MARCH 2024 AS RED CROSS MONTH Mayor Light invited Andrea Reilley, Red Cross Community Volunteer Liaison to the podium and on behalf of City Council, presented a Proclamation to her proclaiming March 2024 as Red Cross Month.
Red Cross Volunteer Liaison Reilley expressed her appreciation for the proclamation and read a statement from the Red Cross, Executive Director.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Nehrenheim discussed District 1 community meetings; announced the upcoming Public Works Commission meeting where it will discuss establishing truck routes in the City; encouraged residents who live along Prospect and Palos Verdes Boulevard to attend; commended the RBPD for enforcement in that area and addressed installation of a historical marker sign at the site of the Old City Hall, repaving of Torrance Boulevard, an update regarding the roof at Alta Vista Community Center, remodeling at Wilderness Park and an upcoming Art Show at Veterans Park.
Commissioner Loewenstein thanked Public Works for the Torrance Boulevard resurfacing project and Public Works Director Semaan for his service; congratulated Andy Winje on his promotion; thanked RBPD Chief Hoffman and Officer Brian Weiss for the
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walk around the pier; commented on the work that has been done on the pier and announced the upcoming District 2 community meeting.
Councilmember Kaluderovic congratulated and thanked Public Works Director Semaan for his work and service to the City; thanked Cayden for leading in the Pledge of Allegiance and announced the upcoming, joint District 3 and 4 community meeting.
Councilmember Obagi congratulated and thanked Public Works Director Semaan for his work and service to the City; thanked RBFD Division Chief Dailey for the recent training in District 4; commented on the upcoming District 3 and 4 community meeting at the Galleria and thanked Mayor Light for hitting the ground running.
Mayor Light congratulated and thanked Public Works Director Semaan and wished him well.
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
Mayor Light spoke about moving Item No. N.3 to the front of the agenda.
City Manager Witzansky asked to defer Item No. H.18 until the first meeting in April.
There were no public comments on this item.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, and approved by voice vote, to approve the order of the agenda, as amended, moving Item No. N.3 to the front of the agenda and deferring Item No. H.18 to the first City Council meeting in April.
Motion carried, 5-0.
The City Attorney requested that prior to continuing with N.3, that they move to receive and file Agenda Item G – Blue Folder.
F. AGENCY RECESS - None
G. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS – ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
G.1 For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember, to receive and file Blue Folder Items.
There being no opposition, Mayor Light so ordered.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo reported Blue Folder Items related to Agenda Items No.
J.1 and N.3.
The City Council moved to Agenda Item No. N.3.
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H. CONSENT CALENDAR
H.1. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 19, 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. JANUARY 23, 2024 ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.4. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 29642-29660 IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,135.53, PD. 3/15/24 DIRECT DEPOSIT 275944-276545 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 2,205,141.73, PD. 3/15/24
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 113151-113404 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,095,234.80
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. APPROVE THE TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF TURN RESTRICTIONS ON
NORTH HELBERTA AVENUE TO PROHIBIT ALL SOUTHBOUND TURNS
FROM CARNELIAN STREET ON WEEKDAYS FROM 7:00 TO 9:00 AM AND 2:00 TO 4:00 PM
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.6. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWO FORD MAVERICK XL HYBRID TRUCKS
FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENTS FROM COLLEY FORD FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 72,106.04 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE RELATED
PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.7. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2403-019, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO TORO ENTERPRISES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,352,631 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PHASE 1 PROJECT, JOB NO. 40510
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APPROVE A NO COST TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND ACCESS
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST AND LATTER-DAY
SAINTS FOR THE BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PHASE 1 PROJECT, JOB NO. 40510
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.8. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWO MERCURY 250 XL OUTBOARD MOTORS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT HARBOR PATROL VESSEL #808 FROM CENTRAL FLORIDA YAMAHA FOR AN AMOUNT OF $44,017
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.9. APPROVAL OF A TRIAL MEASURE TO MODIFY VEHICLE TRAFFIC ON
PULLMAN LANE TO OPERATE ONE-WAY WESTBOUND BETWEEN RIPLEY
AVENUE AND MACKAY LANE TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND INTERSECTION
OPERATIONS
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.10. APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF AVENUE B AND S JUANITA AVENUE
CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.11. This Item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Nehrenheim for separate discussion.
H.12. APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH 2024 TITLE VI PROGRAM
PLAN FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION ASSISTED PROJECTS CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H.13. APPROVE LETTERS TO THE UNITED STATES SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EXPRESSING THE CITY’S SUPPORT FOR THE MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER’S REQUEST FOR FEDERAL “ COMMUNITY
PROGRAM” GRANT FUNDING
CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
H.14. RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2023 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE
STATE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
CONTACT: SEAN SCULLY, ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
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H.15. APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE FRIENDS OF REDONDO
BEACH ARTS FOR USE OF THE HISTORIC LIBRARY IN VETERANS PARK FOR THE “PAIR” ART EXHIBITION TO BE HELD IN APRIL
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER H.16. 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
H.17. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS AND THE CITIES OF EL SEGUNDO, HERMOSA BEACH,
MANHATTAN BEACH AND REDONDO BEACH REGARDING THE USE OF
ALLOCATED COUNTY INNOVATION GRANT FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT THE CITIES’ CASE MANAGEMENT PROJECT FOR AN ADDITIONAL $27,832.
CONTACT: MICHAEL W. WEBB, CITY ATTORNEY
H.18. This Item was deferred to the first City Council meeting in April 2024.
Councilmember Nehrenheim pulled Agenda Item No. H.11 for separate discussion; thanked the Friends of Redondo Beach Arts for the upcoming art exhibition addressed under Item No. H.15 and expressed his appreciation to Public Works and Director Semaan for the grant referenced under Item No. H.7.
Councilmember Kaluderovic pulled Agenda Item No. H.17 for separate discussion.
There were no public comments on Consent Calendar items.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Lowenstein, and approved by voice vote, the Consent Calendar Agenda Items as presented, except for Items No. H.11 and H.17, which were pulled for separate discussion.
Motion carried, 5-0.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo read title to Resolution No. CC-2403-019.
Councilmember Obagi left the Chambers at 7:44 p.m., and returned at 7:45 p.m.
I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
H.11. INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3269-24, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 4-24.507 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE, MODIFYING THE CITY-WIDE BAN ON LEAF BLOWERS TO ALLOW
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THE USE OF ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWERS DURING CONSTRUCTION HOURS CONTACT: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Councilmember Loewenstein noted his opposition to this item; felt this is the wrong action to take; spoke about people in the community that have asthma and other respiratory ailments.
Councilmember Nehrenheim wondered if staff has considered leaf vacuums.
Deputy Public Works Director Operations Klein reported that staff considered leaf vacuums and noted they need larger motors to operate and also create dust.
Mayor Light invited public comments.
Elaine Sieker, District 5, spoke about the dangers of particulate matter from all leaf blowers, not just battery powered leaf blowers and opposed amending the present ban to exclude battery powered leaf blowers.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to receive and file Elaine Sieker’s written comments. There being no opposition, Mayor Light so ordered.
Douglas Sieker spoke about the dangers of particulate matter from all leaf blowers, not just battery powered leaf blowers; opposed amending the present ban to exclude battery powered leaf blowers; addressed practices in neighboring cities and thanked Councilmember Kaluderovic for her motion to acknowledge veterans and Councilmember Obagi for his personal acknowledgement of the veterans in the Chambers.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to receive and file Douglas Sieker’s written comments. There being no opposition, Mayor Light so ordered.
Wayne Craig, District 1, played different sounds including a gas-powered leaf blower and a battery-powered leaf blowers; noted there is not much difference in sound levels and blow the same amount of particulate matter into the air; talked about enforcement and urged City Council to continue the ban on all blowers, gas and electric.
Don Albrecht spoke about other things that affect public health than particulates; voiced support for battery-powered leaf blowers; felt gardeners do not point blowers up in the air and mentioned the School District continues to use them; Andy Lesser, M.D., District 1, thanked Wayne Craig for the sound demonstration; noted gardeners blow into the streets; reported he can hear the whining from electric blowers, a block away; discussed enforcement by community officers and the result in his neighborhood; agreed with Councilmember Loewenstein that this is a public health matter and could not believe City Council is going back on a ban that was so hard fought and urged City Council to leave the ban in place.
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Rolf Strutzenberg reported he agrees with Councilmember Loewenstein regarding this issue; noted gardeners are adapting to the ban and using rakes, and urged City Council to, at the very least, put a pause on this matter to allow more time for gardeners to adjust to not using leaf blowers.
Andy Porkchop, Torrance, spoke in opposition to leaf blowers; discussed particulate matter from blowers and noted vacuums have filters.
Commissioner Carmichael, District 5, reminded everyone this began for the young people; spoke about an us versus them mindset; suggested taking a half measure and a step back; discussed how the School District is still using gas leaf blowers and that young people are in school a major portion of their time compared to at home.
RBUHS Student, wondered why City Council is reconsidering this when it did the right thing in implementing a ban and in response to a question from Mayor Light, stated she would support a full ban because of the public health ramifications.
Councilmember Obagi stated he used to support banning all leaf blowers and spoke about increased costs in labor without the capability of using blowers.
Nancy Skiba, District 4, via Zoom, voiced opposition for leaf blowers; stated she has witnessed gardeners blowing debris into storm drains; hoped City Council will resolve this issue, quickly and as someone who has asthma, added that she does not appreciate the particulate matter flying in the air.
Mayor Light left the Chambers at 8:15 p.m. and returned at 8:18 p.m.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo reported receiving two eComments on this item, one neutral and one against.
There were no other public comments on this item.
Councilmember Loewenstein spoke about the shutdown of the AES Power Plant as a huge win for clean air and stated he is not willing to sacrifice public health to clean leaves out of bulb outs; felt this is a step backwards and opposed this item.
Councilmember Obagi disagreed with Councilmember Loewenstein; stated the majority of residents do not want the ban in place and noted he is not inclined to raise taxes to provide the basic service of cleaning the streets and sidewalks around parks .
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Behrendt, to approve Agenda Item No. H.11, as presented.
Mayor Light spoke about a PM of 2.5 being bad for your health; noted that it is impossible to control where the particulates go once a person starts blowing; reported vacuums generate just as much, if not more, particulate matter; discussed this being a man -made occurrence and stated he will not advocate adding to the current problem.
Mayor Light called for the vote.
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The Motion carried, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Behrendt, Kaluderovic, Nehrenheim, Obagi
NOES: Lowenstein
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried, 4-1.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo read title to Ordinance No. 3269 -24.
H.17. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS AND THE CITIES OF EL SEGUNDO, HERMOSA BEACH,
MANHATTAN BEACH AND REDONDO BEACH REGARDING THE USE OF
ALLOCATED COUNTY INNOVATION GRANT FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT THE CITIES’ CASE MANAGEMENT PROJECT FOR AN ADDITIONAL $27,832.
CONTACT: MICHAEL W. WEBB, CITY ATTORNEY
Councilmember Kaluderovic requested information regarding the City’s partnership with Harbor Interfaith and the work that they are doing.
Quality of Life Prosecutor Joy Ford announced the COG is adding a grant given to the City and to continue a contract among the Beach Cities to share case managers through Harbor Interfaith to reach out to people experiencing homelessness in all Beach Cities and get them housed.
Mayor Light invited public comments.
Andy Porkchop, Torrance, shared that he used to live in his car; spoke about the homeless population growing and discussed the lack of water and sanitary facilities in pallet shelters.
There were no other public comments.
Councilmember Obagi commended Quality of Life Prosecutor Ford and her team for the great work they are doing.
Motion by Councilmember Kaluderovic, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to approve Agenda Item No. H.17, as presented. There being no objections, Mayor Light so ordered.
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
J.1 For eComments and Emails Received from the Public
Councilmember Kaluderovic left the Chambers at 8:28 p.m. and returned at 8:34 p.m.
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Wayne Craig, District 1, spoke about salary increases for First Responders and urged City Council that it factor in COLA increases during contract negotiations or Redondo Beach will continue to lose its First Responders to other cities. Additionally, he spoke about the condition of the City’s fire stations; suggested considering a bond.
Andy Porkchop, Torrance, spoke about available land at the unused Torrance transit facility; suggested the possibility of that location for pickleball; reported Torrance decided to use grant money for parking structures and commented on being thrown out of a Torrance City Council meeting.
Councilmember Loewenstein left the Chambers at 8:30 p.m. and returned at 8:34 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Lowenstein, to receive and file written comments provided by Joan Irvine. There being no opposition, Mayor Light so ordered.
Joan Irvine, District 1, discussed her advocacy for legal cannabis; referenced her radio program on www.healthylife.net; reported her guest at an upcoming broadcast will be Michael Banks, author of The Cannabis Pharmacy and urged residents to email her at joan@joanirvineconsulting. com with questions.
Andy Lesser, M.D., spoke about a speaker making an antisemitic statement and it should not be tolerated under the guise of free speech.
Nancy Skiba, via Zoom, spoke about the possibility of the City holding special events to raise funds, specifically for renovation of fire houses and postpone other expensive and not-as-essential projects.
There were no other public comments and Mayor Light closed this portion of the meeting.
K. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Behrendt reported speaking with City staff regarding Agenda Item No.
L.1.
Mayor Light reported speaking with City staff regarding Agenda Item No. L.1.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
L.1. PUBLIC HEARING TO SOLICIT INPUT ON PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS AND THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE:
a. Open Public Hearing and take testimony;
b. Solicit input on public service grant recommendations and the draft FY 2024-25 Action Plan; and,
c. Continue the Public Hearing to May 7, 2024
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CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to open the public hearing. There being no opposition, Mayor Light so ordered.
Deputy Director Kelly Orta introduced the item and introduced and deferred to Consultant Joyce Lee, Michael Baker International, who narrated a PowerPoint presentation with Public Service Grant recommendations and the Draft Fiscal year 2024 -25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan.
Discussion followed regarding fewer funds being designated by Congress and the City having to adjust accordingly, public agency proposed funding breakdowns and allocations based on need and other requirements.
Deputy Director Orta reported that vetting of applicants is done in consultation with Michael Baker International and listed locations where the plan will be available for public viewing.
City Manager Witzansky reported that staff is soliciting input from Council for allocation of the funding.
Mayor Light invited public comments.
Andy Porkchop, Torrance, commented on how the grant is a trickle, how the problem is growing; spoke about the root of the problem being drug addiction and asserted that people need jobs.
Commissioner Carmichael, District 5, spoke about taking a position, because it is the right thing to do; stated he appreciates the City doing something because it is right and thanked it for the intention.
Michelle Lido, 1736 Family Crisis Center, spoke about the organization and its services and thanked the City for its support.
Carol Muscat, speaking for Donna Barr, Director, Project Needs, thanked the City for its ongoing support; spoke about their Tuesday night hot meal service and monthly food pantry and noted that nothing goes to waste, as they share with other groups and organizations.
There were no other public comments on this matter.
Councilmember Loewenstein noted his respect for non-profits and what they do; reported that to them, every dollar matters; felt that what Mr. Porkchop said was an antisemitic trope and stated he should apologize.
Councilmember Nehrenheim reported this program has been amended over the years; spoke about St. Paul’s weekly program noting there have been no issues with that location; wondered regarding funding and partnering with other groups for education and
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training such as the South Bay Southern California Regional Occupational Center for people in tiny homes and in programs such as Project Home Key.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to continue the Public Hearing to April 7, 2024. There being no opposition, Mayor Light so ordered.
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS – None
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON OPTIONS FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS ALONG HERONDO
STREET BETWEEN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND NORTH FRANCISCA AVENUE AND IN CITY PARKING LOT 13 LOCATED AT HARBOR DRIVE AND
YACHT CLUB WAY
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
RBPD Chief Hoffman introduced Captain Mike Martinez and narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the Administrative Report.
Acting Community Development Director Scully explained each zone requires Coastal Development Permits and added that the City has jurisdictions in both circumstances, the approval authority will be the City Council for the Herondo location, the Harbor Commission will be the approval authority for Lot 13; indicated the Herondo location is not appealable to the Coastal Commission whereas the Lot 13 location would be.
City Manager Witzansky reported that the Harbor Commission’s decision is appealable to the City Council.
Chief Hoffman continued with the presentation addressing recommended actions.
Discussion followed regarding the possibility of implementing parking meters, enforcement of the four-hour restrictions, posting a no parking overnight with limited hours, enforcing the 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. hours, prohibiting parking from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Herondo, avoiding limiting coastal access, costs for adding metered parking and potential revenue, generating extra revenue by charging for overnight parking hours, increasing parking rates and Francisca and Gertruda parking restrictions.
Councilmember Loewenstein did not think implementing metered parking in the area was a good idea.
Councilmember Nehrenheim spoke about the importance of coastal access for all; discussed changes to the parking programs in Hermosa Beach and suggested just dealing with overnight parking from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Councilmember Obagi spoke about money put into the pier parking lot; reported Hermosa Beach changes its parking structure and has improved its availability of parking as
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residents park in Redondo Beach; voiced support for metered parking in the area and requiring residents to have parking passes.
Councilmember Kaluderovic agreed with prohibiting parking between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. and favored metered parking on Herondo.
In reply to Councilmember Behrendt’s question, City Manager Witzansky spoke about parking rates for meters in the City. Councilmember Behrendt suggested just addressing overnight parking at this time and revisiting the item during budget discussions.
Mayor Light spoke in support of eliminating parking between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. and opposed limiting parking to four hours on Lot 13 because it would impact families going to the beach. He suggested that staff contact the City of Hermosa Beach and let them know of the actions that Redondo Beach is contemplating.
City Manager Witzansky reported that parking passes must be made available to everyone, not just Redondo Beach residents.
Mayor Light invited public comments.
Commissioner Carmichael, District 5, encouraged City Council to consider V1 and V2 where V1 would be 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. and V2 could potentially be meters and think about the problem the City is trying to solve.
Andy Porkchop, Torrance, talked about meters at the Esplanade and spoke about them raising revenues.
Paul Moses, District 2, spoke in support of the prohibition of overnight parking and in opposition to the implementation of parking meters.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo reported receiving one neutral eComment on this item.
There were no other public comments on this item.
City Manager Witzansky reported that staff will coordinate with the City of Hermosa Beach.
Councilmember Behrendt asked about returning in 60 days to further discuss this item and City Manager Witzansky reported it will probably take 60 days or more before this is processed, staff will work as quickly as possible and suggested allowing a little more than 60 days for implementation. He added it can be done as a referral to staff, later, or it can be part of the motion.
Mayor Light stated he would not bundle the cost of a parking pass with this issue.
Councilmember Behrendt stated he withdraws any potential amendment at this time.
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, and approved by voice vote, to place parking restrictions from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on
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Herondo and Lot 13 and direct staff to proceed with scheduling the appropriate hearings and processing of the CUPs.
Motion carried, 5-0.
Councilmember Loewenstein left the meeting at 10:01 p.m.
N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF
A PUBLIC ART MURAL ON TWO EXTERIOR WALLS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE FACILITY AT 545 N GERTRUDA AVE
APPROVE THE MURAL CONCEPT PROPOSED BY ERNESTO MARANJE
FOR THE SITE AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A CONTRACT WITH THE
ARTIST TO COMPLETE THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF THE MURAL
AND TO RETURN WITH A BUDGET MODIFICATION RESOLUTION TO
APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT
CONTACT: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
Cultural Arts Manager Margolis narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the project, the proposed concept for the art mural on two exterior walls of the Public Works Maintenance Facility at 545 N. Gertruda Avenue.
Discussion followed regarding traffic control expenses and needing to bring the item back to City Council for a budget modification once the final balance is determined .
Cultural Arts Manager Margolis listed staff recommendations.
Discussion followed regarding the balance in the John Parsons Public Art Fund, impacts related to the timing of the Artesia corridor project, continued contributions into the John Parsons Public Art Fund and options for this project.
Mayor Light asked that City Council honor the Public Art Commission’s subjective process for choosing the art and focus on the funding side and logistics.
Councilmember Obagi thanked the Public Art Commission and Cultural Arts Manager Margolis for their work on this item; spoke in support of moving forward with the project and recommended approving their recommendations except for the removal of the outof-scale whale and shark.
In response to Councilmember Kaluderovic’s inquiry, City Manager Witzansky reported the John Parsons Public Art Fund can be used for traffic control in this case as it is part of the associated costs.
Cultural Arts Manager Margolis discussed the use of anti-graffiti treatments.
Councilmember Obagi felt the timing of this project will have little or no impact on the Artesia corridor project.
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In reply to Councilmember Behrendt’s question, Cultural Arts Manager Margolis reported this artist has been very accommodating and has been willing to make and will continue to make tweaks if City Council so desires and has a verified record of performing.
Councilmember Nehrenheim stated he does not feel comfortable using the John Parsons Public Art Fund to pay for traffic controls and talked about keeping the art fund as pure as possible.
City Manager Witzansky mentioned it would be challenging to find other sources of funding.
Councilmember Nehrenheim suggested considering other sources of funding for traffic control expenses in connection with art installations, going forward.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, to accept the Public Art Commission’s recommendations for the installation of a public art mural on two exterior walls of the Public Works Maintenance Facility at 545 N. Gertruda Avenue and approve the mural concept proposed by Ernesto Maranje, with the exception of adding the blue whale and shark to the design, for the site and direct staff to prepare a contract with the artist to complete the design and installation of the mural and to return with a budget modification resolution to appropriate the funds needed to complete the project.
Mayor Light invited public comments.
Andy Porkchop, Torrance, spoke about liking art; opposed the project because of the costs and felt the money could be better spent on the homeless.
Christina Kelly, Public Art Commissioner, spoke about John Parsons and his contributions to the City; noted that increased costs were not expected; hoped that there will be a better understanding for art projects, in the future; stressed that Commissioners work hard and work for the love of Redondo Beach and asked that Council not sell them short and consider their recommendations. In response to Mayor Light’s question whether she would feel offended with the proposed changes, Ms. Kelly confirmed that, personally, she would, considering all the time the Commission spent discussing the issue, with input from the community and that is why the Commission exists.
Paul Moses, District 2, via Zoom, reported he was on the Public Art Commission when this project was first discussed, and the budget started at $60,000; spoke about the vulnerability of the mural to vandalism; failed to understand how the budget has ballooned in size; asserted that funds in the John Parsons Public Art Fund must be used for art, as stated in the ordinance and not for traffic controls and recommended the City find another source for funding traffic controls and/or find another location for the artwork.
Nancy Skiba, via Zoom, spoke in support of the artwork but suggested finding another location to install it and another source for funding traffic controls.
There were no other public comments on this item.
Councilmember Obagi commented favorably on the work of the Public Art Commission;
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amended his motion and noted he is perfectly comfortable using the John Parsons Public Art Fund for traffic controls related to the installation of this mural.
Amended Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, and approved by voice vote, to accept the Public Art Commission’s recommendations for the installation of a public art mural on two exterior walls of the Public Works Maintenance Facility at 545 N. Gertruda Avenue and approve the mural concept proposed by Ernesto Maranje for the site and direct staff to prepare a contract with the artist to complete the design and installation of the mural and to return with a budget modification resolution to appropriate the funds needed to complete the project.
Amended Motion carried, 4-0. Councilmember Loewenstein was absent.
The City Council moved to Agenda Item No. O, as Item No. N.3 was previously discussed.
N.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL’S POLICY POSITION ON CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 2230 (BENNETT) WHICH SEEKS TO APPLY RESIDENTIAL HOUSING TO CALIFORNIA’S
PRINCIPAL ANTITRUST LAW AND CLARIFY THAT CITY ATTORNEYS MAY
INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE ANTI-COMPETITIVE BEHAVIOR
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON THE PREPARATION OF A LETTER OR RESOLUTION ARTICULATING THE CITY’S POSITION ON AB 2230
CONTACT: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
Assistant to the City Manager Smude narrated a PowerPoint presentation with an overview of AB 2230; addressed next steps and introduced and deferred to L.A. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto, via Zoom, who is a sponsor of the bill.
L.A. City Attorney Feldstein Soto, via Zoom, thanked the City for its consideration; talked about working with Mayor Brand on this matter years ago and urged the City for its support.
Councilmember Behrendt noted concerns with the bill; stated he has not seen anything to demonstrate that this will achieve its objectives; asked about data showing this bill will create more housing or more affordable housing in California and wondered if there is a risk that this bill will make the housing crisis worse and about the unfunded state obligation requirements and costs to the City.
L.A. City Attorney Feldstein Soto, via Zoom, referenced studies and backup materials she offered to share in a broader package; addressed budgetary implications and violations of anti-trust laws; noted the intent is to stop a situation where there is a choke hold on the entry point for wealth creation and intergenerational wealth creation for consumers and to stop the practice of building housing for investment diversification, primarily from overseas capital and felt that it will improve things, not make them worse. She spoke about having good competitive practices in the markets; addressed other bills being considered; believed this is in the best legal jurisprudence of America, encouraging good behavior without hampering production and offered to provide additional documentation
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and meet with Members of Council to discuss this issue, further.
Councilmember Behrendt stated that AB 2230 would make it a crime to build residential housing that creates a “monopoly of undue concentration in residential housing, in any geographic market of the State”; defined a “ geographic market” and “ undue concentration” and asked about whether a specific scenario , in a rural geographic market would be seen as a crime.
L.A. City Attorney Feldstein Soto, via Zoom, acknowledged the Legislative Analyst wrote that as a crime; noted it is no more of a crime than in trade or merchandise ; mentioned that typically, anti-trust laws in the State of California are enforced, civilly, not criminally; discussed rural geographic markets and stated they can be addressed by adding language to the definition of geographic market, “within the one -mile radius of a parcel in an urbanized area and urban cluster”, as defined by the U.S. Census.
Councilmember Behrendt noted that City Council is generally in favor of affordable housing; felt this may need further review before supporting it and looked forward to meeting with L.A. City Attorney Feldstein Soto to discuss this further.
L.A. City Attorney Feldstein Soto stated she did not think there is a problem and will need to think about Councilmember Behrendt’s inquiry regarding rural geographic markets to determine whether it needs to be fixed.
City Attorney Webb reported receiving a letter from L.A. City Attorney Feldstein Soto asking him to endorse the bill; stated he is inclined to endorse it; spoke about concerns with bills that will eviscerate the protections of the Coastal Act and about ensuring cities are not forced to add housing into already-dense areas and suggested City Council direct him to return with a draft letter in support of the bill, while Councilmember Behrendt meets with L.A. City Attorney Feldstein Soto to address his concerns, to the next City Council meeting.
Councilmember Nehrenheim expressed his support for the bill; thanked L.A. City Attorney Feldstein Soto for her attendance; reported there are three companies that own more than 19,000 rental properties in Metro Atlanta , alone and noted that last year, large investors bought 21% of Atlanta’s homes in all-cash deals and by 2030, institutional investors could own 40% of the single family homes in Atlanta, alone . He noted this is happening in California; spoke about the importance of having protections in place for residents and urged residents to get involved at www.ourneighborhoodvoices.com.
Councilmember Loewenstein provided a brief history of homebuying for the benefit of attending students; spoke about the Carlyle Group and other institutional investors buying single-family homes and expressed support for AB 2230.
City Attorney Webb reported speaking with Senator Ben Allen who expressed full support for the bill.
In response to Mayor Light’s questions regarding how residents could find out whether this is happening in Redondo Beach, City Attorney Webb reported the City would figure out how to address it and deferred to L.A. City Attorney Feldstein Soto.
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L.A. City Attorney Feldstein Soto reported having an entire public rights branch that is dedicated to consumer protection, environmental justice and nuisance abatement and stated she is able to enforce without a referring agency for municipalities that do not have that capability and addressed options for smaller agencies to implement.
Discussion followed regarding a requirement for a local plan and impacts on staff and City resources.
Councilmember Behrendt spoke about “affiliated persons” being liable under this law .
L.A. City Attorney Feldstein Soto explained use of the term under Sections 16720 and 16727 of the bill and noted it is intended to define concentration and not to establish liability.
In response to Councilmember Obagi’s question regarding the timeline, L.A. City Attorney Feldstein Soto stated it does not need to be done tonight, but she is seeking support across the State; addressed other bills being considered and urged Councilmember Obagi to contact her office for additional information.
Councilmember Nehrenheim spoke about Sacramento bills getting amended and changed all of the time and reiterated his support for AB 2230.
Mayor Light invited public comments.
Andy Porkchop, spoke in support of the bill; discussed rising real estate prices and agreed that industrial institutions are buying the entire world, not just America.
Carter Troy, Senior, Redondo Beach Union High School, spoke about the meeting being educational and informative; expressed his interest in housing; worried about being able to buy a home in Redondo Beach in the future and urged City Council to seek to implement more supply of affordable housing.
Wayne Craig felt that the way the radiuses are set up may impact the Galleria and the area around it.
Shelly Reese, Senior, Redondo Union High School; shared her family’s experience renting from an LLC in the Bay Area; reported since moving to Redondo Beach, she has witnessed three single-family homes being torn down and rebuilt as multi-family homes and expressed support for the bill.
Bella Sardana, Student, Redondo Union High School, expressed support for the bill and feared she will not be able to live in Los Angeles in the future as she will not be able to afford it.
Cameron Kaplan, Student, Redondo Union High School, spoke about his sister who recently graduated college and had to return to live with their parents and has struggled with her life plan; feared he will have to struggle as well and voiced support for the bill.
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Nancy Skiba, District 4 and Member of the Public Safety Commission, via Zoom, noted that rents in Redondo Beach have become horrific; spoke about many landlords not being willing to accept Section 8 vouchers and spoke in support of the bill.
There were no other public comments on this item.
City Attorney Webb reported that a resolution will need to return to City Council for approval and announced he received an email from Mr. James from L.A. City Attorney Feldstein Soto’s office who advised that a date for the Judiciary Committee hearing has not yet been set.
Councilmember Obagi spoke about bills changing shape by the time they are approved; stated he does not trust that the State Legislature is going to keep AB 2230 in the same shape that it is now; wondered why City Council is not taking the same approach with AB 2230 as it did with AB 530 and noted he is taking no position on the matter, at this time.
Councilmember Nehrenheim felt by supporting this, amendments can be made, moving forward; reported the City could withdraw its support if it so desired and suggested being part of the solution from the start.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to direct the City Attorney to craft a resolution regarding the City Council’s policy position on California Assembly Bill (AB) 2230 (Bennett) which seeks to apply residential housing to California’s principal antitrust law and clarify that the City Attorneys may investigate and prosecute anti-competitive behavior and direct staff on the preparation of a letter and resolution articulating the City’s position on AB 2230 and return with a report to City Council on April 9, 2024.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Behrendt, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, and failed by roll call vote, for City Council to take no position on this legislation at this time, to direct staff to monitor the legislation and direct the City Attorney to review it and make recommendations for revisions to ensure the it does not criminalize rural home building and related home activities and it will not criminalize and prevent the construction of homes in the Galleria with respect to geographic area and undue concentration and to receive from the L.A. City Attorney’s office any empirical data reliable information that supports the conclusion that this bill will help the housing crisis.
City Attorney Webb spoke about housing being an urgent matter; reiterated his support of the bill and noted that on his own, as City Attorney, he would suggest amendments.
Councilmember Loewenstein stated he does not worry about criminalizing rural housebuilding in a town with 11,000 people per square mile; spoke about the need to show leadership and noted that if the bill changes, significantly, Council can always withdraw its support.
Councilmember Kaluderovic spoke about prioritizing existing housing versus new housing; addressed building for residents and not investments and felt that showing support tonight, is important.
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Mayor Light called the vote on the Substitute Motion.
The Substitute Motion failed, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Behrendt, Obagi
NOES: Kaluderovic, Loewenstein, Nehrenheim
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Substitute Motion failed, 2-3.
Mayor Light called for the vote on the original Motion.
The Motion carried, with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kaluderovic, Loewenstein, Nehrenheim, Obagi
NOES: Behrendt
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried, 4-1.
Councilmember Behrendt asserted this bill will discourage residential homebuilding throughout the State and raise housing prices for everyone.
Mayor Light returned to Agenda Item No. H.
O. CITY MANAGER ITEM
City Manager Witzansky asked Councilmembers to save the dates of April 23, 2024 or April 30, 2024 for a potential strategic planning session.
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
P.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AMEND THE CITY’S AGREEMENT
WITH MUNICIPAL RESOURCE GROUP LLC ( MRG) TO INCLUDE THE ADDITIONAL SERVICES IDENTIFIED IN MRG’S PROPOSAL DATED
JANUARY 24, 2024
CONTACT: MICHAEL W. WEBB, CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Webb presented details of the report; discussed a modification to include the City Manager 360 feedback for $2150 and Executive Salary Analysis for $1500.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, and approved by voice vote, to accept the City’s agreement with Municipal Resource Group LLC to include the additional services identified in their proposal dated January 24, 2024, as amended to include the City Manager 360 feedback for $2150 and Executive Salary
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Analysis for $1500.
There were no public comments on this item.
Motion carried, 4-0. Councilmember Loewenstein was absent.
Councilmember Obagi explained Council has asked for the Directors of the various departments to review the City Manager, provide feedback and an analysis of City Managers in other cities to make any adjustments to the City Manager’s compensation, if necessary.
Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, and approved by voice vote, to direct staff to return on the first meeting in May to discuss item SB 951 (Weiner).
Motion carried, 4-0. Councilmember Loewenstein was absent.
Motion by Councilmember Kaluderovic, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, and approved by voice vote, to direct staff to return on the third City Council meeting in July, with a discussion item addressing chronically vacant commercial and residential properties that add to blight and nuisance in the community.
Motion carried, 4-0. Councilmember Loewenstein was absent.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, and approved by voice vote, to direct staff to return after budget discussions , with an item to consider renaming the Wiley Sump to the Wiley Nature Preserve and explore potential MOU opportunities with SBPC for facilitating educational opportunities there.
Motion carried, 4-0. Councilmember Loewenstein was absent.
Councilmember Behrendt requested that staff return with a Budget Response Report BRR”) regarding a parking permit program and fees and comparisons with other municipalities.
Councilmember Kaluderovic requested that staff return with a BRR regarding installing parking meters on Herondo and potential revenues from doing so.
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - NONE
S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - NONE
T. ADJOURNMENT – 10:59 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic and approved by voice
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vote, to adjourn the meeting at 10:59 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, April 2, 2024, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
Motion carried, 4-0. Councilmember Loewenstein was absent.
All written comments submitted via eComment are included in the record and available for public review on the City website.
Respectfully Submitted:
Eleanor Manzano, CMC
City Clerk