CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, July 16, 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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address the City Council on any matter posted on the
agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. If you wish to address the City Council on non-agenda items,
you may do so during the PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON
NON-AGENDA ITEMS section on the agenda. Each
person is allotted three (3) minutes to speak.
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist.
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, July 16, 2024
415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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4:30 P.M.- CLOSED SESSION- ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.- OPEN SESSION- REGULAR MEETING
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EMAIL: TO PARTICIPATE BY WRITTEN COMMUNICATION, EMAILS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 3:00 P.M. THE DAY OF THE MEETING (EMAILS WILL NOT BE READ OUT LOUD): Written materials pertaining to matters listed on the posted agenda received after the agenda has been published will be added as supplemental materials under the relevant agenda item. Public comments may be submitted by email to [email protected]. Emails must be received before 3:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting to ensure Council and staff have the ability to review materials prior to the meeting. 4:30 P.M. - 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 - 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.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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
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:
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.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 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.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; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive
Case Number: 23STCV10146
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:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-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
D.1. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION OF JULY 2024 AS PARK AND RECREATION MONTH D.2. MAYOR’S COMMENDATION TO REDONDO BEACH PUBLIC SAFETY 2024 MEDAL
OF VALOR AWARDEES
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 AND REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 16, 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: NONE
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
H.4. PAYROLL DEMANDS
CHECKS 29826-29847 IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,738.73, PD. 7/5/24 DIRECT DEPOSIT 280842-281454 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,235,804.28, PD. 7/5/24 EFT/ACH $9,246.68, PD. 6/7/24 (PP2412)
EFT/ACH $447,429.86, PD. 7/1/24 (PP2412)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 114966-115156 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,643,045.62
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENT WITH NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION FOR USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY NEAR MARINE AVE FOR BUSINESS FIBER OPTIC CABLE PURPOSES INCREASING THE ANNUAL RENTAL PAYMENTS TO $2,177, PLUS ACTUAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEES NOT TO EXCEED $2,500, TO BE PAID BY NORTHROP GRUMMAN AND TO EXTEND THE TERM TO AUGUST 3, 2029
2. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH KOA
CORPORATION FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION
SERVICES FOR THE TORRANCE BOULEVARD FROM TORRANCE CIRCLE TO PROSPECT AVENUE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT, JOB NO. 41230, AND THE TORRANCE BLVD. & FRANCISCA AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION PROJECT, JOB NO. 41070, FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $19,360 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM TO DECEMBER 31, 2024
CONTACT: WENDY COLLAZO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.6. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH GRANICUS, LLC, TO PROCURE A NEW
AGENDA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ONEMEETING) AND SWAGIT VIDEO
STREAMING SERVICES AND CONTINUE CURRENT SERVICES DURING
IMPLEMENTATION FOR A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT OF $279,937.20 AND A ONE-TIME FEE $31,443.17 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 WITH ADDITIONAL OPTIONS TO EXTEND UP TO 2
ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERMS
ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
MIKE COOK, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
CONTACT:
H.7. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH MC ELECTRIC TO INSTALL 16 REPLACEMENT
LIGHT POLES ALONG THE BEACH BLUFF WALKWAY BETWEEN VETERANS PARK AND KNOB HILL AVENUE FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $276,480 ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2407-057, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING REPLACEMENT OF 16 LIGHT POLES LOCATED ALONG THE BEACHFRONT WALKWAY BETWEEN VETERANS PARK AND KNOB HILL AVENUE AS “REPAIR”
AND EXEMPTING IT FROM BIDDING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 19 AND 19.1(A) OF THE CITY CHARTER OF REDONDO BEACH
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.8. APPROVE A TRAFFIC CIRCULATION MODIFICATION TO PULLMAN LANE TO
MAKE IT ONE-WAY, WESTBOUND, BETWEEN RIPLEY AVENUE AND MACKAY LANE
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.9. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC., A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA CR ASSOCIATES, FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NORTH REDONDO BEACH
BIKEWAY EXTENSION ALONG INGLEWOOD AVE PROJECT AND THE TERRACED
NATIVE PLANTING BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT ON GRANT AVE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $285,710 AND THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.10. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH FEHR & PEERS, INC., A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION, FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENTS ON AVIATION BLVD PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,285 AND A TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.11. INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3273-24 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 6, SECTION 3-6.03 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
PARKING METER HOURLY RATES, FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.12. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3272-24, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTIONS 2-9.201 THROUGH 2-9.303, AND SECTIONS 2-9.1101 THROUGH 2-9.1203 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE
HISTORICAL, PRESERVATION, LIBRARY, AND RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONS, AND ADDING SECTIONS 2-9.1501 THROUGH 2-9.1503 REGARDING THE CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC AMENITIES COMMISSION. FOR
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CONTACT: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE 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
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PICKLEBALL PLAY AND
COURT MANAGEMENT IN THE CITY
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF
PICKLEBALL COURT LINES ON ONE OR TWO OF THE TENNIS COURTS
LOCATED AT ALTA VISTA PARK
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, INTERIM COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
TO FINANCE THE RENOVATION OR REPLACEMENT OF CRITICAL PUBLIC
INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC OPEN SPACE
RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION FROM FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN, METZ & ASSOCIATES, INC. (FM3) ON PUBLIC OPINION POLLING RELATED TO
THE POTENTIAL BOND ISSUANCE
CONTACT: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
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 - 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
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:
City of Redondo Beach, et al. v. California State Water Resources Control Board Case Number: 20STCP03193
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:
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.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 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.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; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive
Case Number: 23STCV10146
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:
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.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:
In re 9300 Wilshire LLC
Bankruptcy C.D. Cal. Case Number: 2:23-bk-10918-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, July 23, 2024, in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chamber, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.