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Minutes
Redondo Beach City Council
Tuesday, October 15, 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 Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Beherendt, Kaluderovic, Loewenstein, Nehrenheim, Mayor Light
Councilmembers Absent: Obagi
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 reported there were no Blue Folder Items for Closed Session.
E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS Analyst Villa reported receiving one eComment under Item No. F.1.
There were no other public communications on Closed Session items and non -agenda items.
F. RECESS TO CLOSED – 4:31 p.m.
Analyst Villa read title to the items to be considered in Closed Session.
City Manager Witzansky announced that the following would be participating in Closed Session: City Manager Mike Witzansky, City Attorney Mike Webb, Assistant City Attorney Cheryl Park, and W.E.D. Director Greg Kapovich.
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Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, and approved by voice vote, to recess to Closed Session at 4:31 p.m.
Motion carried, 4-1. Councilmember Obagi was absent.
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:
230 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (a portion of APN: 7503- 029-903)
NEGOTIATING PARTY: John Warner - Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles, a non-profit corporation
UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Term
G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – 5:58 p.m.
Mayor Light reconvened to Open Session at 5:58 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 announced that Councilmember Obagi was present for Closed Session.
J. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, and approved by voice vote, to adjourn to the regular meeting at 6:01 p.m.
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Motion carried, 5-0.
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 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Light in the City Hall Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, California.
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 to stand and recognized them for their service.
Grace, 4th Grader, Jefferson Elementary School, led in the salute to the flag.
Mayor Light called for a moment of silence.
D. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Light proclaimed October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Redondo Beach and called up Ericka Sazo-Gonzalez, Domestic Violence Awareness Advocacy Coordinator; Mayor Light wanted the public to know that Redondo Beach and its police department is available for anyone dealing with a domestic violence situation.
Ericka Sazo-Gonzalez thanked the Mayor, City Council and the City for its support; introduced members of the team and invited the public to attend their upcoming annual event on October 26, 2024 in front of the RB Police Department.
Mayor Light proclaimed October 15, 2024 as Indigenous People Day in Redondo Beach .
Councilmember Nehrenheim shared Slide 1A illustrating piles of dead leaves around the Post Office building and noted it is a reoccurring problem; talked about the high standards of Redondo Beach and taking pride in the community; noted volunteers cleaned up the area this past weekend; thanked volunteer groups that do these acts of
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kindness; mentioned he will send a letter to the Postmaster; addressed the recent District 1 Community Meeting; listed upcoming events in Riviera Village, including the Halloween Spooktacular.
Councilmember Loewenstein agreed about the status of the Post Office and encouraged residents to write to Congressman Ted Lieu with any related issues; announced the October District 2 Community Meeting, October 28th on Zoom and he will be joined by Interim Fire Chief Patrick Butler; encouraged the public to learn about Measure FP on the City website.
Councilmember Kaluderovic gave a shout out to Public Works, Community Development and the team for the improvements made at Franklin Park and thanked them for their efforts.
Councilmember Obagi expressed his appreciation to Public Works and the team for improvements at Andrews Park; stated the District 4 Community Meeting will be scheduled later in November; encouraged the public to attend Councilmember Loewenstein’s District 2 meeting.
Mayor Light spoke favorably about the pavers at the International Boardwalk; thanked Councilmember Kaluderovic for inviting the Girl Scouts Troop that Grace is a member of to the Council Chambers.
E. APPROVE ORDER OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, and approved by voice vote, to approve the order of the agenda, as presented.
Motion carried, 5-0.
F. AGENCY RECESS - None
G. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS – ADDITIONAL BACK UP MATERIALS
G.1 For Blue Folder Documents Approved at the City Council Meeting Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo announced Blue Folder Items for Items No. H.6, J.1, L.1 and N.3.
Councilmember Nehrenheim left the chambers.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, and approved by voice vote, to receive and file Blue Folder Items.
Motion carried, 4-0-1. Councilmember Nehrenheim was absent.
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Councilmember Nehrenheim returned to the chambers.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
H.1. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 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 29983-30002 IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,201.11, PD. 10/11/24 DIRECT DEPOSIT 285244-285853 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,259,596.44, PD. 10/11/24
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEMANDS
CHECKS 116365-116595 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,505,596.05 REPLACEMENT DEMANDS 116363-116364
CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.5. APPROVE CONTRACTS UNDER $35,000:
1. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BKF
ENGINEERS FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE KINGSDALE AVENUE RESURFACING PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT OF $8,140 FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 13, 2025
2. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED
CROSS TO ALLOW THE REDONDO BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS
TO LICENSED RED CROSS TRAINING MATERIALS AND CURRICULUM IN
ORDER TO PROVIDE CPR INSTRUCTION TO THE PUBLIC AT NO COST TO THE CITY FOR THE TERM OCTOBER 15, 2024 TO OCTOBER 14, 2027
3. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH NETFILE, INC., FOR ELECTRONIC
FILING AND PLATFORM ADMINISTRATION FOR FAIR POLITICAL
PRACTICES COMMISSION (FPPC) CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS
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AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,300 ANNUALLY, FOR THE TERM OCTOBER 15, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 5, 2029
4. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH NEO PHILANTHROPY, INC., FOR
STRATEGIC GUIDANCE, MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY-LED
VOTER EDUCATION AND CANDIDATE TRAINING DURING THE
IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS OF RANKED CHOICE VOTING FOR THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON MARCH 4, 2025 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 FOR THE TERM OCTOBER 15, 2024 TO APRIL 30, 2025 CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.6. This Item was pulled by Councilmember Kaluderovic for separate discussion.
H.7. 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
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.8. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH GILLIS & PANICHAPAN ARCHITECTS,
INCORPORATED, TO INCREASE THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT BY
100,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $200,000, AND TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH OCTOBER 14, 2026
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.9. APPROVE PENDING CHANGE ORDERS TOTALING $ 371,221, USING AVAILABLE PROJECT FUNDING, AND RETAIN THE CITY ENGINEER’S AUTHORIZATION LIMIT OF 25% FOR FUTURE CHANGE ORDERS FOR
COMPLETION OF THE ANITA STREET AT PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY TO
MARIA AVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS ( WESTBOUND CHANNELIZATION) PROJECT, JOB NO. 41240
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
H.10. APPROVE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY ( OTS) FOR THE TRAFFIC RECORDS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ( TRIP) IN AN AMOUNT OF $ 24,800 FOR THE TERM OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
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APPROVE A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE FROM CROSSROADS
SOFTWARE, INC. FOR A TRAFFIC COLLISION DATA ELECTRONIC
REPORTING INTERFACE IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,800, UTILIZING OTS TRIP
GRANT FUNDS
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-093 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
OTS) TRAFFIC RECORDS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ( TRIP) GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OTS AND THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY
ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-094
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $24,800 IN STATE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY GRANT FUNDS FOR THE TRAFFIC RECORDS IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.11. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH DATA TICKET, INC. FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND PROCESSING OF PARKING
ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS EXTENDING THE
TERM THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.12. APPROVE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) IN AN AMOUNT OF $160,000 FOR THE TERM OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-095 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
OTS) SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM ( STEP) GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OTS AND THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY
ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-096
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET
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MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $160,000 IN STATE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY GRANT FUNDS FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.13. ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO CC-2410-097
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $18,817 IN FUNDS AWARDED BY THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE UNDER THE 2024 PATRICK LEAHY
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM TO THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.14. APPROVE A DUPLICATE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP)
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
AND THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
H.15. This Item was pulled by Councilmember Kaluderovic for separate discussion.
H.16. This Item was pulled by Councilmember Kaluderovic for separate discussion.
H.17. RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2024 RIVIERA VILLAGE ADVISORY BOARD'S ANNUAL REPORT AND SET NOVEMBER 5, 2024 AT 6:00 PM AS THE DATE
AND TIME TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO RE-APPOINT THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS FOR THE RIVIERA VILLAGE ASSOCIATION TO SERVE AS THE
ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE RIVIERA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2025 AND TO DIRECT THE
ADVISORY BOARD TO PREPARE A REPORT FOR 2025
CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
H.18. APPROVE THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH TRANSIT SYSTEM REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BEACH
CITIES TRANSIT FIXED ROUTE AND DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
H.19. APPROVE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LANCE,
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SOLL & LUNGHARD, LLP FOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND TECHNICAL
EXPERTISE RELATED TO COMPLIANCE WITH GASB PRONOUNCEMENTS,
FINANCIAL YEAR-END CLOSE, AND AUDIT PREPARATION FOR AN
ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $ 125,000 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM TO DECEMBER 31, 2026
CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR
H.20. DECLARE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’ S OUT OF SERVICE SCBA HARNESS
ASSEMBLIES, AIR CYLINDERS, AND FACE MASKS AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY AND APPROVE THE DONATION OF THE EQUIPMENT TO THE
EL CAMINO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOUNDATION
APPROVE THE EQUIPMENT DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF REDONDO BEACH AND THE EL CAMINO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT FOUNDATION ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC2410-100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDONDO BEACH AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF FIRE EQUIPMENT,
INCLUDING TWENTY-TWO HARNESS ASSEMBLIES, EIGHTY-EIGHT AIR
CYLINDERS, AND SIX FACE MASKS TO THE EL CAMINO COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICT FOUNDATION FOR ENTRY LEVEL FIREFIGHTER
TRAINING
CONTACT: PATRICK BUTLER, FIRE CHIEF
H.21. APPROVE LEASES AND ADDENDUMS FOR THIRTEEN SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY UNITS LOCATED AT 126 WEST D STREET, WILMINGTON, CALIFORNIA 90744 BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND
SWAMI INTERNATIONAL TO SERVE AS BRIDGE HOUSING FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
CONTACT: MICHAEL W. WEBB, CITY ATTORNEY
Councilmember Kaluderovic pulled Items No. H.6, H.15 and H.16.
Councilmember Nehrenheim left the chambers.
There were no public comments on the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Nehrenheim returned to the chambers.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, and approved by voice vote, the Consent Calendar, as amended, removing Items No.
H.6, H.15 and H.16 from Consent for separate discussions.
Motion carried, 5-0.
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Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo read titles to Ordinance No. 3279-24, Resolutions No.
CC-2410-093, CC-2410-094, CC-2410-095, CC-2410-096, CC-2410-097, and CC2410-100.
I. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
H.6. APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED CUSHIONS ON THE 700 -800
BLOCK OF N PAULINA AVENUE
CONTACT: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Councilmember Kaluderovic reported receiving suggestions from residents regarding installation of more speed cushions; asked if sets of four could be put in.
Public Works Director Winje reported the industry guidance specifies the distance between the traffic cushions and confirmed four sets could be installed given the length of the street; noted it is problematic as most of the areas they are discussing have driveways or are in front of homes and the residents did not want sets of four in those cases so they stuck with three.
Councilmember Kaluderovic reported there was a resident opposed to having them installed in front of their home because of the noise it produces.
Public Works Director Winje explained that speed cushions are rubber and not asphalt so they don’t produce as much sound; mentioned that if it is the house, they have spoken about earlier that day, it is 100 feet from the street so they are not as far back as most but sound is not problematic for most people; stated the speed cushions are not permanent and can be moved and/or adjusted.
Councilmember Loewenstein mentioned a resident who was happy with speed cushions as she confirmed that vehicles slow down, and she barely notices the sound.
Mayor Light invited public comments.
Mitch Baird spoke favorably about the installation of speed cushions along Paulina and thanked Council for them.
Frank Vaickus said he lives on N. Paulina and the City installed speed strips on his street but the street below them have speed bumps so all the speedsters go up his street; voiced concern for his grandchildren; stated they have gotten 42 signatures in favor of speed cushions.
Motion by Councilmember Kaluderovic, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, and approved by voice vote, Item No. H.6, as presented.
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The motion carried 5-0.
H.15. APPROVE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY ( OTS) AND THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH FOR THE
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT OF
50,000 FOR THE TERM OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-098 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
OTS) PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OTS AND THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY
ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND TITLE ONLY, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-099
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $ 50,000 IN STATE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY
PROGRAM TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND
CONTACT: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
Councilmember Kaluderovic spoke about the importance of eBike safety; requested that the City and the Redondo Beach Unified School District coordinate their efforts for eBike safety at middle schools and high schools since they share the same goals.
RBPD Chief Hoffman talked about some of the funding geared towards enforcement; noted this one is geared toward safety and education ; addressed bike rodeos and partnering with the School District.
There were no public comments on this item.
Motion by Councilmember Kaluderovic, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, and approved by voice vote, Item No. H.15, as presented.
The motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Obagi urged the public to drive slow in Redondo Beach due to eBikes and pedestrians.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo read title to Resolution No. CC-2410-098.
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H.16. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER LOS
ANGELES FOR MARINE MAMMAL RESCUE AND RECOVERY SERVICES
FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $60,000 AND THE TERM OCTOBER 15, 2024 TO OCTOBER 14, 2027
CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Councilmember Kaluderovic explained the State was previously funding the Marine Mammal Care Center with grant funds; reported that is no longer the case and the Center is asking cities to help with funding.
In reply to her question regarding whether this requires a budget modification vote, City Manager Witzansky reported that Staff anticipates multiple contracts throughout the year and the cost is within the City’s appropriated budget.
Discussion followed regarding agreements with other agencies, ensuring that other cities are on board since the City is a hot spot for sea lion rescues and the services provided by the Center.
Councilmember Kaluderovic suggested committing to supporting the organization for this year and returning with a discussion regarding subsequent support, depending on State funding; talked about encouraging the Marine Mammal Care Center to search for funding where it can.
Mayor Light expressed his support of the Marine Mammal Care Center and hoped others on the Council would as well.
Councilmember Obagi, Councilmember Loewenstein, and Councilmember Nehrenheim all spoke in support of this item.
John Warner ( via Zoom), Marine Mammal Care Center thanked Council for its support; talked about the lack of natural habitat left in Los Angeles County which causes these animals to get stranded; explained the unique circumstances of these emergencies; thanked the City for its consideration and response; mentioned that 28% of all their calls come from Redondo Beach.
There was one eComment opposed to this item and there were no other public comments received.
Motion by Councilmember Kaluderovic, seconded by Councilmember Obagi, and approved by voice vote, Item No. H.16, as amended to approve the three-year agreement but funding for only one year and return after one year with a discussion about subsequent funding support.
City Manager Witzansky noted it is a three-year commitment but they can fund for
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the first year and then revisit it for the following years; stated there is a termination provision in the agreement.
The motion carried 5-0.
J. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
J.1 For eComments and Emails Received from the Public
Mayor Light invited public participation on non-agenda items.
Wayne Craig talked about a prior Council meeting where disparaging comments were made about the Planning Commission; pointed out that being appointed a commissioner is an honor and a privilege and one he and his fellow Planning Commissioners take seriously; urged Council to send a letter to Vanessa Poster and the Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) asking her to publicly apologize for the lies and slander she voiced or resign; recommended that the Council consider enacting term limits on BCHD Board members
Mayor Light asked that the audience not clap but can use hand gestures such as hand waves or thumbs up or down.
George Barks, District 3, introduced himself and announced he is running for Assembly District 66; noted he has material to file with the City Clerk; talked about working hard to create more of a balance in Sacramento; addressed the political divide; voiced support for BCHD; spoke briefly about the FAR.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, and approved by voice vote, to receive and file documents submitted by George Barks.
The motion carried 5-0.
Joan Irvine, District 1, Keep the Esplanade Beautiful, announced their annual community mixer at H.T. Grill on October 16th; thanked their sponsors and spoke about the items being offered for auction.
Councilmember Loewenstein left the chambers at 6:51 p.m. and returned at 6:52 p.m.
Lara Duke, District 3, spoke in opposition to the BCHD proposed measure and project; explained her opposition and felt their logic in use of the tax payer’s money does add up; urged residents to vote, “No” on Measure BC.
Jess Money, District 3, congratulated Mayor Light on the passage of Measure FP; stated that Mayor Light was appointed to take over Mayor Brand’s position for two reasons: he was the preferred successor and pledged not to run for office in March; stated there are rumors Mayor Light is now considering running for Mayor in March; voiced opposition to
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Measure FP; spoke about prior discussions he had with Mayor Light prior to him becoming Mayor; opined that he has become everything they spoke about hating; spoke about Council using their forum to speak about topics they favor while others that are opposed are not able to on public property.
Niki Negrete-Mitchell, District 3, spoke about a giant drone hovering about eight feet from her back wall; mentioned it landed behind her fence and she was able to see it was from BEAD (Bird Eyed Aerial Drones) Global, a client of Metro; talked about it being invasive; wondered about Metro’s need for additional room; asked a question about funding for BCHD.
Holly Osborne reported the drones were in Lawndale about a month ago; discussed erroneous measurements Metro has made; opined the drones are surveying ; urged Council to request the information from Metro on the measurements the drones took.
Lyndon Hardy, Torrance, urged City Council to do its homework in terms of BCHD; referenced the EIR and read statements stating those living adjacent to the project will suffer permanent hearing loss due to construction noise; talked about the plan being irresponsible; reiterated that Council should do its homework before deciding what BCHD’s FAR should be.
Nancy Skiba (via Zoom), District 4, mentioned a recent forum about Measure FP where both supporters and opponents attended ; stated that the opponents were inappropriate and out of control; thanked Mayor, City Councilmembers, RBPD and RBFD for their participation.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo reported that one eComment was received on this item.
There were no other public comments and Mayor Light closed this portion of the meeting.
K. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Nehrenheim reported speaking with City staff, members of the public and Councilmember Loewenstein, regarding Item No. L.1.
Councilmember Loewenstein reported speaking with City staff, members of the public and Councilmember Nehrenheim, regarding Item No. L.1.
Councilmember Kaluderovic reported speaking with City staff, members of the public and Mayor Light, regarding Item No. L.1.
Councilmember Obagi reported speaking with members of the public, Councilmember Behrendt and Mayor Light, regarding Item No. L.1.
Councilmember Behrendt reported speaking with City staff, members of the public
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and Councilmember Obagi, Mayor Light, Rob Gaddis and Dan Elder, regarding Item No. L.1.
Mayor Light reported discussions with members of the public, several Planning Commissioners, Councilmembers and City staff.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
L.1. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT ON UPDATES TO FIVE ( 5) GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS
LAND USE, OPEN SPACE & CONSERVATION, NOISE, AND SAFETY), ASSOCIATED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCES AND
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM, AND CERTIFICATION OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT DIRECT STAFF TO ANALYZE
SETTING THE FLOOR AREA RATIO CAP FOR THE BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT PROPERTY AT 1.25 AS PART OF THE GENERAL PLAN RELATED EIR
PROCEDURES:
1. Re-open the public hearing;
2. Take public testimony;
3. Give direction to staff; and
4. Continue the public hearing to October 29, 2024
CONTACT: MARC WIENER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, and approved by voice vote, to reopen the public hearing.
The motion carried 5-0.
Community Development Director Wiener introduced himself, and Planning Manager Sean Scully; provided background information, a summary of prior discussions and narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the proposed updates to the various elements of the General Plan.
Councilmember Behrendt left the chambers at 7:10 p.m. and returned at 7:11 p.m.
Mayor Light left the chambers at 7:11 p.m. and returned at 7:14 p.m.
Highlights of the presentation:
Elements being updated: Land Use, Open Space and Conservation, Safety Element and Noise Element
Elements that are NOT being updated at this time: Utilities Element, Solid Waste Management and Recycling Element, Transportation and Circulation
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Element and Housing Element.
Land Use Element Highlights
o Updated Land Use Map
o Updated Designations/FAR Limits
o Special Policy Areas
o Environmental Sustainability Policies
o Economic Development Policies
o Historic Preservation Goals and Policies
How HE Affects GP Update
o RB has a certified and compliant HE – July 5, 2022
o Includes policies and programs towards affordable housing o RHNA – 2490 Units
o Overlay zone to allow for residential uses
o February 12, 2025 Deadline – State imposed deadline
Discussion followed regarding showing 10% above RHNA numbers for HCD certifying the Housing Element, HCD constraints dictating where the RHNA sites were placed, the FAR for the PI zone, the FAR for the BCHD, the ability to go before the Planning Commission and City Council for special exemptions to the FAR, the existing healthcare facility on the parcel, applying CUPs, assessment of risk from compliance in the Housing Element with a FAR of 2.5 and the need to certify the EIR to effectuate the Housing Element implementation amendments.
Adoption Process
o October 29th – City Council will consider adoption of the HE implementation; gave more information on the adoption.
o Remaining GP/Zoning Ordinance adopted later potential addendum or supplemental EIR; requires analysis of Article XXVII
Program PEIR
o Draft is available on the City website
o Final PEIR with responses to comments will be posted on October 17th; explained the differences between an EIR and a PEIR
o Final EIR considered for certification on October 29th o Does not commit the City to taking specific policy actions EIR Modifications
o Addendum – used for changes or additions that would not significantly alter the project’s impacts
o Supplemental EIR – Changes would create significant impacts; new scoping meeting and recirculation needed; will take 6-12 months Public Institutional FAR
o Currently no limits placed on the PI zone within the City’s land use limits o Updated land use element does have a FAR cap on the designated areas that is a state law.
o Community Development Director Wiener went over the chart on the slide.
Beach Cities Health District
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o Current FAR is .77
o Potential project would be 1-1.25 FAR
o EIR supports .85-1.0 FAR
o Recommended that the City Council direct Staff to prepare an analysis to evaluate the process of potentially updating the EIR to cover a 1.25 FAR at the BCHD site.
Councilmember Loewenstein asked Community Development Director Wiener about a discussion from the Planning Commission meeting on September 15th regarding the PI; Community Development Director Wiener responded to the question; stated setting the cap does not make the decision on the project.
Councilmember Obagi noted there is an Elderly Care Facility at BCHD parcel and people fear, if you put a cap of 1.25 FAR, they will be entitled to build their Healthy Living Campus since it is the same conditional use as Silverado.
Planning Manager Scully responded to the comment; he stated it would require a conditional use permit applied to the Planning Commission and appealable to the City Council.
Mayor Light asked what the assessment of risk on compliance would be from the Housing Element if they chose 1.25; Community Development Director Wiener said it does come with some risk since it is recognized in the Housing Element.
More discussion followed.
Community Development Director Wiener continued on with his presentation.
Artesia/Aviation
o AACAP
o City relaxed parking standards; increased the FAR to . 6 within the AACAP
o GP proposes to further increase the FAR to 1.5
o Height Limit/Stories = 30 ft/2 stories
o Special design standards for 3 or more stories subject to a CUP Discussion followed regarding inducing the maximization of two-story “box” buildings via the FAR, the need for Staff to do additional studies regarding heights and articulations related to rooftop dining and reporting back to Council, whether rooftop dining can be added to the EIR with an addendum, incorporating basements and rooftop decks in the FAR and considering parking garages in the FAR.
Councilmember Obagi left the chambers at 7:21 p.m. and returned at 7:23 p.m.
Community Development Director Wiener continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Historic Preservation – mentioned new policies and goals; Planning
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Commission made recommendations to strengthen and identify the City’s ability to designate; highlighted Policy LU-7.1 and IM-LU-66 Discussion followed; Mayor Light mentioned not being able to preserve the oldest house in Redondo; continued presentation.
Value Capture Zoning (VCZ)
o Limited “bank” of housing density
o Give the City more control over density allocation
o Zoning incentives
o Mechanics of implementing VCZ
Councilmember Obagi spoke about commercial value and commercial capacity and suggested considering it for Artesia Boulevard in the future; more discussion followed; continued presentation.
Recommendation
o Open the public hearing
o Take public testimony
o Provide policy direction to Staff
o Continue public hearing to October 29, 2024
o Direct Staff to evaluate EIR process to expand FAR for BCHD Mayor Light invited public comments.
Dennis McLean commended Staff and City Council on the General Plan update process; agreed with Staff recommendations; talked about the 1.25 FAR for the BCHD site; opined many residents do not know what BCHD does, mentioned there are 40 programs and listed some of the services they provide.
Julie Justus McGinity, resident of North Redondo, spoke on behalf and in support of BCHD; discussed the necessity to be strategic with the FAR; spoke in support of public/private partnerships to attract investment in community benefiting uses.
Kylie Charfen-Horvath, Torrance, spoke about the Alcove Beach Cities facilities and the benefits it offers to youth in the community; talked about the importance of mental health; discussed crisis intervention and prevention; hoped Council will keep in mind what BCHD offers the community when making its decision.
Joan Edelmann-Brand, resident of North Redondo, urged Council to accommodate BCHD; talked about BCHD offering programs for residents that are not found anywhere else and addressed programs for adults and seniors.
Councilmember Obagi briefly left the chambers and returned.
Michele Oviedo, Hermosa Beach, spoke positively about the BCHD Center for Health
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and Fitness; noted there are no similar facilities in the area; urged Council not to reduce the FAR.
Vanessa Poster, Board Member of BCHD, thanked the City for considering BCHD’s value to the community; spoke in support of a uniform FAR in PI zones to help BCHD continue its helpful impact to the community.
Laura Duke, Redondo Beach, spoke about the Planning Commission’s careful consideration of this item; noted there was no sign of the Planning Commission singling out BCHD; suggested expanding the definition of FAR and taking surrounding neighborhoods into consideration and approving the Planning Commission’s recommendations.
Linda Zelik, Torrance, urged Council to accept the Planning Commission’s recommendations of decreasing the FAR to .5; talked about the services provided by BCHD; spoke of the time it would take BCHD to demolish and rebuild and questioned where their programs would go in the meantime; suggested BCHD obtain other leasees in their current space; asserted BCHD board wants to sell out to a private developer, giving them control for 95 years.
Jess Money, District 3, talked about the Planning Commission’s recommendations versus Staff recommendations; opined that Staff is supposed to support the Planning Commission not undermine them; talked about the construction timeline; believed this is a giveaway of public property to private enterprise and a bad idea.
Marcia Gehrt, Torrance, reported attending many Planning Commission meetings; asserted that Redondo Beach citizens have made it clear they do not want overdevelopment in the City; alleged the project is a profit center for an outside company to build a behemoth structure on public land; discussed occupancy rates; suggested conservative remodeling and development of the present structure and worried about setting a dangerous precedent.
Mikayla Grothe, Senior at Mira Costa and Member of the Youth Advisory Group at Alcove, spoke in support of the program and the services provided by BCHD; urged Council to increase the FAR to allow BCHD to move forward with their project.
Noah Weiner, District 1, urged residents to vote for Measure BC and establishing a
1.25 FAR for all PI uses; spoke about the services provided by BCHD; stated support of a fair and equitable FAR.
Sondra Segall spoke in support of BCHD and its resources; addressed her experience attending the fitness center; noted the existing building is not up to earthquake code and supported a 1.25 uniform FAR for PI uses.
Tom Bauer, District 1, spoke about making a small change to the City’s commercial zoning regulations; suggested adding a legal clause for legally, non-conforming
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mixed-use properties on commercial buildings and addressed one of his properties as an example.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, and approved by voice vote, to extend Tom Bauer’s time for comments by 30 seconds.
The motion carried 5-0.
Tom Bauer talked about challenges in obtaining financing because of the non-legal clause and suggested the legal clause would motivate property owners to upgrade and maintain their properties.
Discussion followed regarding the number of existing legal, non-conforming properties in the City.
Community Development Director Wiener explained the proposed code amendment would allow for non-conforming commercial uses, if they are in a residential zone, to be rebuilt if destroyed; noted the new provision is being added to promote commercial use and does not provide the same allowance for existing residential.
In response to Mayor Light’s question regarding whether current housing mandates prohibit the City from preventing housing from being rebuilt on the same site, Community Development Director Wiener mentioned Staff would need to evaluate that; referenced SB 330 relative to no net loss of housing units within a jurisdiction; offered to return with more information about it and confirmed it can be part of the second phase of the General Plan Zoning Ordinance. He asserted Staff will look at downsides of grandfathering non-conforming residential uses in a commercial zone and the implications of State housing law.
More discussion followed.
Kent Iverson spoke in support of BCHD; stated BCHD has pivoted with the requirements placed on it by the Beach Cities; urged Council to consider where BCHD is going in the future; discussed how BCHD benefits the community; asked that Council allow that resource to be expanded at the same level as any other public institution in the City.
Geoff Gilbert, District 2, talked about the Planning Commission’s hard work in planning the City’s future based on the past; claimed this involves a private entity using BCHD’s land for their business and is separate from BCHD; noted that the current services provided and the proposed development are two separate issues and spoke in opposition to BCHD’s proposed development.
Councilmember Obagi asked to remind the public that the Healthy Living Campus is not on the agenda.
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Marcy Ewell spoke in favor of the Planning Commission’ s recommendations relating to the FAR for the BCHD site; noted the FAR does not apply to Alcove and addressed assessments of Alcove according to BCHD seismic consultants; alleged The Center for Health and Fitness does not need an increase in square footage; mentioned the only thing in BCHD’s master plan that would need an increased FAR is a super -sized, nearly 300,000 square foot, 100% privately-owned, high-cost residential care facility; noted the project would never meet the Municipal Code or design requirements for mass compatibility or scale; stated it offers public land for non-profit, private developers for 95 years and would result in damage to neighborhood schools and residents’ quality of life.
Council concurred to increase Marcy Ewell’s time to comment by 30 seconds.
Marcy Ewell indicated that nothing but BCHD needs an increase in FAR beyond .5 for PI land which is being proposed for the sake of reducing the profitability of future projects in the City.
Jo Hrzina, District 3, praised BCHD for the good services they have been providing; opposed raising the FAR above what is currently designated; opined it should remain at the current .77 for the sake of the surrounding neighborhood and because the proposed overdevelopment largely meant for profit which is antithetical to the intended use of the property for nonprofit purposes.
Bob Pinzler talked about residents valuing the City’s “small town” look and feel and the desire to preserve it through careful Land Use Planning and a responsible approach to new development; noted that Council is entrusted with the weighty responsibility of charting a course for the City for generations to come; pointed out that it is Council’s solemn duty to envision the future and steer a path for those who will inherit the City; urged Council to go back to the FAR levels that the GPAC recommended; opined that if not, all those years of work would have been for naught.
Tom Bakaly, CEO of BCHD, talked about distinctions in square footage; referenced the certified EIR and the resulting reduction of impacts with the change in use; cautioned against taking away their flexibility to address the health needs of the future; noted support for Staff’s recommendations and suggested studying the matter further to make the best decision possible.
In response to Mayor Light’s questions, Tom Backley reported they are seeking a uniform FAR for all PI land above 1.0.
Dency Nelson, Hermosa Beach, spoke in support of BCHD; talked about the fear and anger that has been directed at those who support the demolition of the 64 year old dangerous hospital building; addressed the benefits of BCHD services to the community and the City’s opportunity to increase the FAR as a tool that BCHD might need to make the facility a shining star example; discussed mitigating negative impacts such as construction noise and urged the City not to constrain BCHD from
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trying to do the best they can with that property.
Gale Hazeltine, District 1 and Chair of the Planning Commission, spoke about the Commission’s consideration of this matter; provided details of a diagram showing where PI land is located in districts throughout the City with their corresponding FARs and impacts if the FARs were to be increased.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, and approved by voice vote, to extend Gale Hazeltine’s time for comments by one minute.
The motion carried 5-0.
Gale Hazeltine discussed the basis for the Planning Commission’s recommendation of a .50 FAR for PI land.
Wayne Craig asserted that nothing that the Planning Commission recommended to the Council and the General Plan will prevent projects from being built; stated that all the Planning Commission did was set defined guidelines and limits that are required by the State of California; referenced Measure DD (which is now part of Article 27 of the City Charter) which allowed the public to have a vote on large scale projects that required a land use change; advised Council against throwing out Measure DD which would communicate to constituents that Council does not care what they voted for; warned that residents will remember.
In reply to Councilmember Obagi’s question, Community Development Director Wiener confirmed that any changes to the General Plan will need to go to a vote of the people.
Khiem Luu spoke about the importance of mental health; noted the services provided by BCHD are immeasurable; talked about preventing disease and death; discussed the time it has taken to move the project forward and urged Council to empower residents, leaders and students.
Nick Biro, District 5, encouraged Council to direct Staff to do a 1.25 FAR study for all PI areas; talked about the CUP process being a difficult and complicated effort ; suggested that Council let BCHD go through the CUP process.
Ann Wolfson noted that the GPAC and Planning Commission recommended a reasonable FAR; talked about this being considered at the request of a single agency; asserted that no one is being “targeted”, that BCHD programs are not under attack and that they can continue without a greater FAR; spoke about a push to increase density and wondered why a district focused on health is demanding a real estate expansion; talked about loss of local control; reported the state is mandating impossible challenges for housing; claimed that public land was not meant to go to the highest bidder, should be protected and should be left for who it is intended.
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Rick Curcio, District 4, reported that approving a uniform 1.25 FAR would not require approval of projects up to that maximum FAR and Council would still have the discretion to reduce or limit any proposed plan too large for the area; felt that BCHD could use the flexibility to expand over the years and urged Council to consider a higher FAR than the one recommended by the Planning Commission.
Mike Martin, District 1, referenced the list of 26 PI properties; pointed out that none have a FAR of 1.25; mentioned increasing the FAR as a way of making land more valuable to private developers; added that encouraging development on private land is one thing, but this is public land; talked about a uniform FAR being “one size fits all”; discussed different FARs and height limitations; addressed other types of funding available to BCHD and urged Council to be careful in endorsing a project that is not yet proposed.
In response to Councilmember Obagi’s question, Community Development Director Wiener reported that the Planning Commission recommended increasing all City properties to 1.25 and downzoning the remaining PI properties to .50; stated that Staff has not studied a 1.25 FAR on all City properties; noted that a supplemental EIR may be needed and is a lengthier process.
In response to Mayor Light’s inquiry, he confirmed that the school property does not apply, adding that State law limits the City's ability to impose development standards that would impede the school’s ability to provide school function and school service.
Monica Suua, CFO of BCHD, pointed out that the FAR makes a difference for the district because it is partially paid for by the district; stated they provide free services, but someone pays for them; discussed their funding model; noted the building is falling apart, has lost its useful life and tenants do not want to pay $5 a square foot to be in the building; reported the ability for the district not to be able to generate the income for the free services is impacted by the low FAR; addressed losses and having to cut services.
Christian Horvath, Former Councilmember, thanked Councilmember Behrendt for asking to reevaluate this topic; talked about unintended consequences; spoke about the importance of flexibility; noted that PI land had no cap, and that Council has guardrails and a process in place to judge any potential project in the future.
Additionally, he opined BCHD has been targeted; referenced previous discussions around limiting PI to .75 and recommended talking to the BCHD Board and staff.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, and approved by voice vote, to extend Christian Horvath’s time for comments by 30 seconds.
The motion carried 5-0.
Christian Horvath suggested speaking with BCHD Board Members and staff; shared
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personal experiences and use of their services.
Eugene Solomon, City Treasurer, reported he has volunteered his time at BCHD and has used their services; asserted that it is not up to the City to create policy to make it easier for an entity to do business in the City; claimed it is up to Council to create policy that works for the entire City and encouraged Council to make its decision based on what is the best public policy for the City and not just one entity.
Rolf Strutzenberg, Former Planning Commissioner, talked about the 26 properties analyzed; reported that only two outliers are above a FAR of . 5 and have the commonality of being commercialized; asserted that commercialization should not be in the nature of PI land; noted private equity is already overtaking commercial and is coming into housing; noted to have it come into PI properties would not be a good thing; added that, as a Former Planning Commissioner, he learned that without clear and compelling evidence the FAR cannot be restricted to less than the legal limit ; opined this is a case of the tail trying to wag the dog and is simply about building density not trying to take services away.
Councilmember Loewenstein left the chambers at 9:33 p.m. and returned at 9:35 p.m.
Councilmember Obagi noted this will have to go to a vote and will be an Article 27 vote regardless.
Dan Smith, Director of Communications of BCHD, listed the benefits BCHD offers for City residents including efforts to fight obesity and help during COVID -19; talked about increases in demand for youth mental health services and senior services; corrected some of the comments made earlier; pointed out that there may be some confusion regarding comments made by speakers with some not supporting the EIR but supporting Staff’s recommendation to study the 1.25 FAR and encouraged the City Clerk’s office or City Council to read the comments.
Mark Nelson (via Zoom) spoke in support of the Planning Commission; opined that at the October 1, 2024 City Council meeting, Vanessa Poster, provided false testimony and misled Council; mentioned he has videos and notes available as evidence; agreed with Wayne Craig’s comments and believed the BCHD needs to have all of its testimony vetted before going into the record and that Poster’s testimony of October 1, 2024 needs to be struck. Regarding the FAR at 1.25, he stated that it will allow anywhere from 1 to 4 million more square feet to be built than a 0.5 FAR across all PI land; noted that it is an enormous change and is consistent with what the Chair of the Planning Commission was trying to get across.
Additionally, he claimed that BCHD will have 80 – 95% non-residents at the proposed commercial facility; talked about the damages being local and the benefits being exported; addressed decreased property values in the surrounding residential areas; suggested scheduling a special meeting to discuss only BCHD.
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Councilmember Kaluderovic left the chambers at 9:38 p.m.
Sheila Lamb ( via Zoom), District 4 and Planning Commissioner reported that in a recent Planning Commission meeting, residents overwhelming expressed that a 0.5 FAR was in their best interest for the PI zone; felt it will increase the value of the property and provide square footage for future development; added that there is no need to implement a higher FAR because there are code mechanisms to go beyond the 0.5 FAR that can add flexibility; listed some of those mechanisms and asserted that going to residents for a vote is one of the best mechanisms for public engagement in public land-use decisions.
Councilmember Kaluderovic returned to the chambers at 9:43 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Loewenstein, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, and approved by voice vote, to extend Sheila Lamb’s time for comments by 30 seconds.
The motion carried 5-0.
Sheila Lamb asked that Council follow the Planning Commission’s recommendation to implement a 0.5 FAR for the PI zone.
Candace Nafissi ( via Zoom), District 3 Former GPAC Member, felt that it is disconcerting that Council would disregard eight years of effort and change the FAR for BCHD; spoke about services provided by BCHD and benefits to the community; noted the topic is not about services, but about the FAR ; reported that BCHD wants to partner with a private developer who in turn wants to increase the FAR to maximize their own profit. She stated that BCHD does not need an increased FAR; talked about fearmongering and threats of discontinued services and lawsuits; spoke in support of the 0.5 FAR recommended by the Planning Commission and urged residents to vote against Measure BC.
Christy Mikeler, District 3, agreed there is a lot of fearmongering going on; noted that BCHD will still be able to provide services and be allowed to operate; urged Council to approve the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Behrendt left the chambers at 9:48 p.m. and returned at 9:50 p.m.
Analyst Villa reported there were a total of 54 eComments received.
Councilmember Loewenstein presented slides on FARs; explained that Public Institutional (PI) involves the City, the school and BCHD and noted that this impacts everyone not just BCHD; discussed considerations with FAR changes; addressed different ways of looking at the same FAR including the Kensington property, Parras Middle School, Alta Vista, Valor Christian Academy and Legado ; asserted the need to know what the impacts of increasing the FAR would look like.
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Mayor Light thanked Staff for its work on this and recalled that BCHD was off limits in terms of the GPAC being able to discuss it.
Councilmember Obagi left the chambers at 9:56 p.m. and returned at 9:58 p.m.
Planning Manager Scully confirmed that the City needed to assign a FAR to PI land on the GPAC level; noted there was little debate about the issue and that a FAR was reflected in some of the properties including City Hall and the Annex; stated that was the FAR that was assigned to that land-use designation based on the established
1.25 at City Hall.
Mayor Light mentioned that the FAR table that was developed is compelling; talked about the PEIR being scary; stated that when you look at the impact from a macro level, individual projects can be worse or better depending on the specifics of the project; opined the City should at least do an analysis or study to say whether it is within the current FAR or not.
Community Development Director Wiener reported the City would have discretion in requiring a separate EIR for the project; added that the program EIR gives the City the ability to apply to future projects, but the City has the discretion to require standalone EIR's for the project if Staff thinks that the potential impacts go beyond what was studied in the program.
Councilmember Loewenstein left the chambers at 10:04 p.m. and returned at 10:06 p.m.
Mayor Light worried about delaying discussions and projects needing follow-up; stated that he believes government agencies when in the same area should talk before imposing on one another; opined that did not happen in this case; asserted that his biggest fear is that BCHD was included in the Housing Element with the expansion and the City may lose its certification; reported that will open the City to Builders Remedy and potentially HCD taking over zoning decisions. He added that BCHD has been a good community member and there is nothing nefarious here; does not agree that services are not impacted by the FAR; pointed out revenues by private partnerships have helped the City; reiterated that his biggest driving decision is the potential to lose the Housing Element certification and noted there is no need to increase the FAR for the School District.
Councilmember Nehrenheim thanked Councilmember Loewenstein for the informative slides; talked about the Legado project being six stories including parking and roof-top dining; spoke about discussions during Strategic Planning to not pursue the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
Community Development Director Wiener reported that the City is obligated to study the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance but is not obligated to adopt it.
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Councilmember Nehrenheim quoted page 7 from the Housing Element approved January 5, 2022, regarding the City having a history of developing abilities, noting the City has done none of that and it is the responsibility of BCHD and the School District; asked if the City would be in violation of something BCHD or the School District did not do.
Community Development Director Wiener reported it is similar to the RHNA in the private sector but, as a City staff, would be obligated to zone for it or allow for it.
Councilmember Nehrenheim referenced comments by Tom Bauer regarding commercial, residential and grandfathering; noted that none of what has been discussed is set in stone.
Community Development Director Wiener added that Council has the ability to make changes which would involve a General Plan update, a zoning ordinance, an EIR or environmental review and then the Article 27 vote; discussed the replacement of nonconforming uses and the applicability of Measure DD; offered to return with more information; noted he will contact HCD about identifying the assisted living units and getting an opinion letter.
Mayor Light left the chambers at 10:10 p.m. and returned at 10:12 p.m.
Community Development Director Wiener continued responding to questions from Councilmember Nehrenheim regarding setbacks and design review; discussed PI zones and affordable housing overlay zones; noted there are development standards in the code amendments that go along with additional allowances; added that more detail will be provided at the next meeting when Council considers the ordinance and noted the need to develop standards for height and setbacks moving forward; stated in regards to PCH, it is intended to be part of a future project and not part of this General Plan update; stated it will addressed separately and it will take time to develop those standards.
Councilmember Nehrenheim spoke about including rooftop dining in the FAR and about noise impacts to neighbors.
Motion by Councilmember Behrendt, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kaluderovic, and approved by voice vote, to continue the public hearing to October 29, 2024 and direct Staff to analyze setting the Floor Area Ratio cap for the Beach Cities Health District property at 1.25 as part of the General Plan related EIR.
City Manager Witzansky suggested reversing the order of the items in the motion.
Amended motion by Councilmember Behrendt, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kaluderovic, and approved by voice vote, to direct Staff to analyze setting the Floor Area Ratio cap for the Beach Cities Health District property at 1.25 as part of the General Plan
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related EIR and to continue the public hearing to October 29, 2024.
Mayor Light returned to the chambers.
Councilmember Kaluderovic thanked everyone for participating; noted this is the plan that will be the future of the City, future residents , and future leaders; stressed the importance to have confidence that they are making the right decisions.
The motion carried 5-0.
RECESS/RECONVENE
Mayor Light called for a five minute recess at 10:15 p.m.
Mayor Light reconvened the meeting at 10:23 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Beherendt, Kaluderovic (arrived at 10:24 p.m.), Loewenstein, Nehrenheim, Obagi, Mayor Light
Discussion followed regarding continuing specific discussion items to the next City Council meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Behrendt, to continue Item No. N.3 to the November 12, 2024.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Obagi to move Item No. N.3 to after Item No.
N.4.
Discussion followed regarding the probability of having to continue the item anyway and the best date to place the item on the agenda, the need to move the item forward and the lateness of the evening.
The substitute motion died for lack of a second.
Councilmember Kaluderovic seconded the original motion.
Discussion followed regarding scheduling a Council meeting on October 22, 2024 and other possible dates.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, to continue Item No. N.3 to a City Council meeting of October 22, 2024.
The substitute motion carried 3-2-0 by the following roll call vote.
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AYES: Kaluderovic, Nehrenheim, Obagi
NOES: Behrendt, Loewenstein
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Behrendt noted that October 22nd is not on the calendar, and he has made other plans.
City Attorney Webb commented the Mayor’s ability to veto the vote.
Mayor Light vetoed the vote and called for the vote on the original motion.
The motion carried, 3-2 by voice vote, with Councilmembers Nehrenheim and Obagi opposed.
M. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS AGENDAS – None
N. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO ACTION
N.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE DESIGN OF THE SEASIDE
LAGOON REHABILITATION PROJECT
CONSIDER THE SEASIDE LAGOON DESIGN OPTIONS AND DIRECT STAFF
TO PURSUE ENTITLEMENTS FOR ALL ELEMENTS OF THE SEASIDE
LAGOON PROJECT AND PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 1 WHICH WOULD REPLACE THE
LAGOON’S WATER FEATURE AND REBUILD THE NECESSARY
INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT
CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Councilmember Obagi left the chambers at 10:34 p.m. and returned at 10:34 p.m.
W.E.D. Director Kapovich narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the Seaside Lagoon rehabilitation project including project goals, design constraints, options, funding refresher, phases and estimated costs, entitlements, timing for breaking ground after entitlements and the pedestrian promenade.
Discussion followed the Harbor Commission chosen route, one-way vehicular and pedestrian access options, and recommendations.
City Manager Witzansky thanked the subcommittee and working group for their time and effort in developing the final concepts; listed Council direction being requested and the Harbor Commission’s and Staff’s recommendations for each.
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Councilmember Nehrenheim spoke about a Halloween event two years ago at Seaside Lagoon and the importance of speaker placement for noise reduction; discussed building a permanent stage area and placing speakers toward the ocean and asked about the possibility of implementing such a design.
W.E.D. Director Kapovich addressed the proposed design of the area; reported that stakeholders did not feel installing a permanent stage there was ideal and talked about using a temporary stage.
Councilmember Nehrenheim expressed concerns about the costs of a temporary stage; discussed the Coastal Commission and having low-cost access to the coast; noted the ability to install something in the southwest corner in the green asphalt area for low-cost events would be valuable to the Coastal Commission; spoke about speakers pointing out to the yachts and mentioned these things may help in terms of obtaining grant funding; suggested getting all the entitlements that are necessary and a buffer to be able to address future design changes and allow increased flexibility.
W.E.D. Director Kapovich discussed options for the deep end, including creating two bodies of water; responded to questions from Councilmember Nehrenheim regarding installing solar panels on the two buildings to heat the water.
Councilmember Nehrenheim addressed installing solar panels on the wall (only for the deep end), the proposed depth, the ability to rent out the lagoon during the off season for scuba training, the pedestrian path, integration of the buildings, proceeding with phasing as funding becomes available, renegotiating leases for building placement in the future and events in which information about this project was/is provided to the public.
In reply to Councilmember Obagi’s question regarding a rendering of a building presented to the Harbor Commission, W.E.D. Director Kapovich reported that Staff wanted to keep the presentation to Council; focused on the project scope rather than on specific entitlements; addressed the contract scope noting that it includes all steps for all four phases.
Councilmember Obagi agreed with Councilmember Nehrenheim regarding directing sound towards the ocean and talked about the recommended options.
In response to Councilmember Loewenstein’s inquiry as to whether the $31 million accounts for inflation, Consultant Perry Cardoza ( Nuvis Landscape Architects) expanded on the phases and estimated costs.
W.E.D. Director Kapovich added that longer the City waits for the two buildings, the higher the costs; mentioned that there will be impacts to events such as the Beach Life Festival and spoke about getting creative to accommodate them during Phase
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Discussion followed regarding the pros and cons of the various options.
Mayor Light invited public comments.
Wayne Craig spoke favorably regarding the progress of the project; reported he is the leader of a waterfront group; shared questions from some of its members regarding use of southwest side green area; stated an agreement was already made for a group to be able to use that area.
Mark Hansen, King Harbor Boater and Member of the Amenities Plan Working Group, spoke favorably about the project, the lap pool and Option 2 for the promenade; suggested addressing the lack of exciting recreational elements and talked about the possibility of a standing wave pool for surfing lessons.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, and approved by voice vote, to extend Mark Hansen’s time for comments by 30 seconds.
The motion carried 5-0.
Mark Hansen suggested continued review into additional recreational features such as the wave pool and talking to the various surfing groups within the City.
There were no other public comments on this item.
Motion by Councilmember Nehrenheim to approve Option 2 for the buildings and Option 2 for the promenade, seek entitlements for all phases, execute the permit construction for all phases, modify the phases to be Phase 3, Phase 2 and Phase 4, direct the design of the pool to evaluate the feasibility of solar for heating the deep end, explore other feasible uses, prepare plans and specifications for Phase 1 construction.
Councilmember Kaluderovic pointed out that a heated pool is not an ocean experience but it can be discussed in the future.
Discussion followed regarding reordering the phasing, deciding what to do depending on funding, including a permanent stage at the southeast area.
City Manager Witzansky spoke about wanting to decide the type of structure needed for that installation.
Mayor Light added that the intent is to move the park to the edges of the building and the building becomes the fence.
W.E.D. Director Kapovich added there would be an ability to open up the area, but there will be a physical barrier.
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Councilmember Nehrenheim reiterated his support for including infrastructure for a venue stage and directing sound toward the water.
Councilmember Obagi seconded the motion.
The motion carried 5-0, by voice vote.
N.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION PERTAINING TO RESOLUTIONS
REGARDING ADOPTING PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO TIE VOTES,
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF HOLDING AN ALL-MAILED GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE REDONDO BEACH
SCHOOL BOARD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025, REQUESTING LOS
ANGELES COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIC SERVICES AND ADOPT
REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-089, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
PROVIDING FOR A PROCEDURE TO RESOLVE TIE VOTES FOR ELECTIVE
OFFICES AT GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS CONSOLIDATED WITH
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-090, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF AN ALL-MAILED
BALLOT GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE
ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE REDONDO BEACH
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CITY
AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SAID SCHOOL
DISTRICT, AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH; AND
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-091, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO
THE CONDUCT OF AN ALL-MAILED BALLOT GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025; AND
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-092, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS
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SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF
EDUCATION OF THE REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE ELECTION ON MARCH 4, 2025
CONTACT: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo presented details of the Administrative Report and addressed considerations and options for defining “lots”.
Discussion followed regarding ties, adoption of the ordinance for the final round, other options for lots, how the first and second coin tosses would work and leaving it undefined.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, and approved by voice vote, to define “lots” to mean by coin toss for purposes of a tie vote.
There were no public comments on this item.
Mayor Light left the chambers.
The motion carried 5-0.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo read title to Resolution No. CC-2410-089.
Mayor Light returned to the chambers.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Nehrenheim, and carried by voice vote, to adopt by title only, Resolutions No. CC-2410-090, CC-2410- 091 and CC-2410-092.
There were no public comments on this item.
The motion carried 5-0.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo read title to Resolutions No. CC-2410-090, CC2410-091 and CC-2410-092.
N.3. This Item was continued to the City Council meeting of November 12, 2024.
N.4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ASSIGNMENTS OF GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24, WHICH ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
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ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410- 101, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING TO RE-BUDGET DEPARTMENTAL
CARRYOVER REQUESTS AND CARRY OVER UNEXPENDED BALANCES
AS OF JUNE 30, 2024 FOR DONATIONS, GRANTS, AND CAPITAL
PROJECTS
CONTACT: STEPHANIE MEYER, INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR
City Manager Witzansky introduced the item and narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the assignments of General Fund Balance for FY 2023 -24 ending June 30, 2024.
There were no public comments on this item.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi to adopt by 4/5ths vote and by title only Resolution No.
CC-2410-101.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Kaluderovic, to put back the $1 million that was taken out of the shooting range project.
City Manager Witzansky explained that it would involve reallocating other projects and is not flexible carryover funding.
Councilmember Kaluderovic withdrew the substitute motion.
Discussion followed regarding decreases in TOT and money for tracking sharks in the harbor.
Councilmember Loewenstein seconded the motion.
Discussion followed regarding sales taxes, user utility taxes and revenues related to the Waterfront area and the Moonstone project.
There were no public comments on this item.
The motion carried 5-0 by voice vote.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Colombo read title to Resolution No. CC-2410-101.
O. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Witzansky spoke about updates to the 5-year CDBG Action Plan; mentioned Council will receive correspondence from Community Services Director Hause asking Councilmembers to help connect survey efforts with their constituents to
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complete the public input process.
P. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS - None
Q. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REFERRALS TO STAFF
In reply to Councilmember Kaluderovic’s question, City Manager Witzansky spoke about the Planning Commission hearing on the Galleria project.
Councilmember Obagi gave direction to Staff to update the City logo on the Council dais.
Motion by Councilmember Obagi, seconded by Councilmember Kaluderovic, and approved by voice vote, to place on a future agenda, a discussion on formulating a strategy on Measure M funds.
The motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Light reported he will be out for the first two weeks in November.
R. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – None
The Closed Session meeting was cancelled.
S. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – None
The Closed Session meeting was cancelled.
T. ADJOURNMENT – 12:04 A.M. on October 16, 2024
There being no further business to come before the City Council, motion by Councilmember Kaluderovic, seconded by Councilmember Loewenstein, to adjourn the meeting at 12:04 a.m. on October 16, 2024 to an Adjourned Regular meeting to be held at 4:30 p.m. (Closed Session) and a Regular meeting to held at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in the Redondo Beach City Hall Council Chambers 415 N. Pacific Coast Hwy. Redondo Beach, California.
Motion carried, 5-0.
All written comments submitted via eComment are included in the record and available for public review on the City website.
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Respectfully submitted:
Eleanor Manzano, CMC
City Clerk