Administrative
Report
H.7., File # 24-1655 Meeting Date: 10/15/2024
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
TITLE
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3279-24, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 6.1 OF THE
REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, MODIFYING PUBLIC WORKS BID AND PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS TO ALIGN WITH THE CITY CHARTER. FOR SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed Ordinance was approved for introduction and first reading on October 1, 2024, with minor language changes. Specifically, the definition of maintenance projects was modified to include facility systems in addition to building systems, and language was added to the Ordinance requiring contracts executed by the City Manager to be posted on the City’s website. The Ordinance is now ready for consideration of adoption and would take effect in thirty days, if approved.
BACKGROUND
On March 7, 2023, Redondo Beach voters approved Measure CA1, which amended the Redondo Beach Charter Article XIX Sections 19 (Public Works, contracts), 19.1 (Competitive bidding, when not required), 19.7 (Contracts, progress payments), and 19.9 (Municipal purchases).
In order to align the Redondo Beach Municipal Code (RBMC) with the approved Charter changes, an ordinance has been prepared for consideration by the City Council. The Ordinance, if approved, would modify RBMC Title 2, Chapter 6.1 to reflect the revised Public Works bidding thresholds resulting from passage of Measure CA1; incorporate enhanced language to better define maintenance and repair projects, codify available procurement methods for maintenance and repair projects, provide transparency mechanisms for contracts executed by the City Manager and, add provisions for design-build projects. In total, the proposed Ordinance updates sections § 2-6.1.01 to 2-6.1.11 of the RBMC and is written to ensure all subsections within the Chapter align with the City Charter modifications ratified by the voters. The Ordinance was introduced and approved by the City Council, with minor revisions, on October 1, 2024.
The Ordinance is designed to streamline procurement for public works projects, including maintenance and repair projects, without compromising transparency and accountability. The Ordinance also clarifies definitions and describes procedural steps to ensure procurement processes are consistent and provide effective checks and balances for the City.
H.7., File # 24-1655 Meeting Date: 10/15/2024
COORDINATION
Staff coordinated the preparation of the Ordinance with the Financial Services Department, the City Clerk’s Office, the City Treasurer’s Office, and the City Attorney’s Office. The City Attorney’s Office approved the Ordinance as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this item. Adoption of the Ordinance is expected to improve the efficiency and pace of execution of City Public Works projects along with facility maintenance and repair.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
· Ord - No. 3279-24 Amending Title 2, Chapter 6.1 Of The Redondo Beach Municipal Code, to Update the Provisions Pertaining to Bid Requirements and Procedures, In Accordance with Measure CA1 and Article XIX of the Charter of the City Of Redondo Beach · Administrative Report - City Council, October 1, 2024