GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MARCH 4, 2025
CONSIDER AMENDING RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO VARIOUS BALLOT MEASURES
FOR SUBMISSION OF VARIOUS CHARTER AMENDMENTS
M.1 - M.4
12/10/2024
Actions to be considered by the City Council
To review and revise, if necessary, the resolutions the City Council adopted at the previous City Council Meeting on December 3, 2024.
• Review the Exhibit(s) for each Resolution; and
• Review the Ballot Title/Question for each; and
• Confirm the letter designation for each ballot question; and • Authorize author(s) to submit argument in favor; and
• Direct the City Attorney to prepare the impartial analysis; and • Adopt the Resolution(s), as amended.
M.1- M.4
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-117 – CHARTER AMENDMENT
CITY CLERK DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Amends Resolution No. 2412-112 adopted on 12/3/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-112, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO AMENDING CHARTER ARTICLE XI ELECTIVE OFFICERS, POWERS AND DUTIES SECTION 11 (A)-(F) CITY CLERK, ARTICLE XII CITY MANAGER POWERS AND DUTIES SECTION 12.3 POWERS AND DUTIES, AND ARTICLE XX FUNDS, DISBURSEMENTS AND LIABILITY SECTION 20.1 APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND SETTING PROCEDURAL DETAILS; FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2025, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-090.
Review/Amend Exhibit A and Exhibit B; and
Review the Ballot Title/Questions (Measure CCD & Measure CCQ); and Confirm choice of letter designation for each ballot question; and Authorize author(s) to submit argument in favor; and
Direct City Attorney to prepare the Impartial Analysis
M.1
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-117 – CHARTER AMENDMENT
CITY CLERK DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Amends Resolution No. 2412-112 adopted on 12/3/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-112, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY
OF CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO AMENDING CHARTER ARTICLE XI ELECTIVE OFFICERS, POWERS AND DUTIES SECTION 11 (A)-(F) CITY CLERK, ARTICLE XII CITY MANAGER POWERS AND DUTIES SECTION 12.3 POWERS AND DUTIES, AND ARTICLE XX FUNDS, DISBURSEMENTS AND LIABILITY SECTION
20.1 APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND SETTING PROCEDURAL DETAILS; FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2025, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-090.
Review the Ballot Title/Questions (for Exhibits A & B)
EXHIBIT A - MEASURE CCD – CITY CLERK DUTIES
MEASURE CCD
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT. Shall Section 11(a)-(f) regarding the City Clerk’s Powers and Duties be amended pertaining to overseeing all City elections, reviewing expenditures, having access to the City’s financial system, approving payments, and having the authority to contest within 45-days of final disposition; and to also update appropriate language pertaining to the City Clerk’s approval on demands and on the City Manager’s duties for consistency be adopted?
M.1
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-117 – CHARTER AMENDMENT
CITY CLERK DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Amends Resolution No. 2412-112 adopted on 12/3/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-112, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY
OF CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO AMENDING CHARTER ARTICLE XI ELECTIVE OFFICERS, POWERS AND DUTIES SECTION 11 (A)-(F) CITY CLERK, ARTICLE XII CITY MANAGER POWERS AND DUTIES SECTION 12.3 POWERS AND DUTIES, AND ARTICLE XX FUNDS, DISBURSEMENTS AND LIABILITY SECTION
20.1 APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND SETTING PROCEDURAL DETAILS; FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2025, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-090.
Review the Ballot Title/Questions (for Exhibits A & B)
EXHIBIT B - MEASURE CCQ – CITY CLERK QUALIFICATIONS
MEASURE CCQ
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT. Shall the final paragraph of Section 11 regarding the qualifications related to eligibility for office of City Clerk be expanded to include four (4) years of experience as a County of City Clerk; or Registrar in the State of California; or a Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience in accounting?
M.1
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-117 – CHARTER AMENDMENT
CITY CLERK DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Amends Resolution No. 2412-112 adopted on 12/3/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-112, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO AMENDING CHARTER ARTICLE XI ELECTIVE OFFICERS, POWERS AND DUTIES SECTION 11 (A)-(F) CITY CLERK, ARTICLE XII CITY MANAGER POWERS AND DUTIES SECTION 12.3 POWERS AND DUTIES, AND ARTICLE XX FUNDS, DISBURSEMENTS AND LIABILITY SECTION 20.1 APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND SETTING PROCEDURAL DETAILS; FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2025, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-090.
Review/Amend Exhibit A and Exhibit B; and
Review the Ballot Title/Questions (Measure CCD & Measure CCQ); and Confirm choice of letter designation for each ballot question; and Authorize author(s) to submit argument in favor; and
Direct City Attorney to prepare the Impartial Analysis
Upon Adoption, Chief Deputy City Clerk will read Resolution Title M.1
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-118 – CHARTER AMENDMENT
CITY TREASURER DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Amends Resolution No. 2412-113 adopted on 12/3/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-113, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO AMENDING CHARTER ARTICLE XI ELECTIVE OFFICERS, POWERS AND DUTIES SECTION 11.1 CITY TREASURER, AND SETTING PROCEDURAL DETAILS; FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2025, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-090.
Review/Amend Exhibit A and Exhibit B; and
Review the Ballot Title/Questions (Measure CTD & Measure CTQ); and Authorize author(s) to submit argument in favor; and
Confirm choice of letter designation for each ballot question.
Direct City Attorney to prepare the Impartial Analysis
M.2
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-118 – CHARTER AMENDMENT
CITY TRESURER DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Amends Resolution No. 2412-113 adopted on 12/3/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-113, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO AMENDING CHARTER ARTICLE XI ELECTIVE OFFICERS, POWERS AND DUTIES SECTION 11.1 CITY TREASURER, AND SETTING PROCEDURAL DETAILS; FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2025, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-090.
Review the Ballot Titles/Questions (for Exhibits A & B) EXHIBIT A - MEASURE CTD – CITY TREASURER DUTIES
MEASURE CTD
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT. Shall Section 11.1 regarding the City Treasurer’s duties be amended to delete the duty to receive and be custodian of all public funds and instead add the duty maintain an autonomous role of oversight for monitoring, auditing, and serving as the Tax Administrator? M.2
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-118 – CHARTER AMENDMENT
CITY TRESURER DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Amends Resolution No. 2412-113 adopted on 12/3/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-113, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO AMENDING CHARTER ARTICLE XI ELECTIVE OFFICERS, POWERS AND DUTIES SECTION 11.1 CITY TREASURER, AND SETTING PROCEDURAL DETAILS; FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2025, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-090.
Review the Ballot Titles/Questions (for Exhibits A & B) EXHIBIT B - MEASURE CTQ – CITY TREASURER QUALIFICATIONS
MEASURE CTQ
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT. Shall Section 11.1.01 be added to establish further qualifications for eligibility for the office of City Treasurer to include a Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree and two or more years of work experience in financial markets, financial analysis, portfolio management, investments, or governmental accounting; or a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in specific degrees; or four or more years of work experience in financial markets, financial analysis, portfolio management, investments, or governmental accounting?
M.2
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-118 – CHARTER AMENDMENT
CITY TREASURER DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Amends Resolution No. 2412-113 adopted on 12/3/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-113, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO AMENDING CHARTER ARTICLE XI ELECTIVE OFFICERS, POWERS AND DUTIES SECTION 11.1 CITY TREASURER, AND SETTING PROCEDURAL DETAILS; FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2025, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-090.
M.2
Review/Amend Exhibit A and Exhibit B; and
Review the Ballot Title/Questions (Measure CTD & Measure CTQ); and Confirm choice of letter designation for each ballot question; and Authorize author(s) to submit argument in favor; and
Direct City Attorney to prepare the Impartial Analysis
Upon Adoption, Chief Deputy City Clerk will read Resolution Title RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-119 – CHARTER AMENDMENT
PUBLICATION/PUBLISHING
Amends Resolution No. 2412-114 adopted on 12/3/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-114 ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO AMENDING CHARTER ARTICLE IX, SECTION 9.15, ARTICLE XVII, SECTION 17.9 AND ARTICLE XIX, SECTIONS 19 AND 19.5 FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2025, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-090
Review/Amend Exhibit A; and
Review the Ballot Title/Questions (Measure CAP); and
Authorize author(s) to submit argument in favor; and
Confirm choice of letter designation for each ballot question.
Direct City Attorney to prepare the Impartial Analysis
M.3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-114 ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO AMENDING CHARTER ARTICLE IX, SECTION 9.15, ARTICLE XVII, SECTION 17.9 AND ARTICLE XIX, SECTIONS 19 AND 19.5 FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2025, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-090 Review the Ballot Title/Question (for Exhibit A)
EXHIBIT A - MEASURE CAP – PUBLICATION/PUBLISHING
MEASURE CAP
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT. Shall the publication options for matters solely pertaining to the municipal affairs of the City be expanded to provide for alternatives to publication in the official newspaper of the City such as posting in three public places and on the City’s online website? M.3
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-119 – CHARTER AMENDMENT
PUBLICATION/PUBLISHING
Amends Resolution No. 2412-114 adopted on 12/3/2024
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-119 – CHARTER AMENDMENT
PUBLICATION/PUBLISHING
Amends Resolution No. 2412-114 adopted on 12/3/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-114 ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO AMENDING CHARTER ARTICLE IX, SECTION 9.15, ARTICLE XVII, SECTION 17.9 AND ARTICLE XIX, SECTIONS 19 AND 19.5 FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2025, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-090
M.3
Review/Amend Exhibit A; and
Review the Ballot Title/Questions (Measure CAP); and
Confirm choice of letter designation; and
Authorize author(s) to submit argument in favor; and
Direct City Attorney to prepare the Impartial Analysis
Upon Adoption, Chief Deputy City Clerk will read Resolution Title RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-120 – CHARTER AMENDMENT
RESIDENCY
Amends Resolution No. 2412-115 adopted on 12/3/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMEND RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-115, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO AMENDING CHARTER ARTICLE VI CITY COUNCIL SECTION 6.5. VACANCY, DECLARED BY COUNCIL, ARTICLE VIII THE MAYOR, ADDING SECTION 8.6 VACANCY, DECLARED BY COUNCIL, AND AMENDING ARTICLE X ELECTIVE OFFICES SECTION 10.2 ELECTIVE OFFICES, VACANCIES, LEAVE OF
ABSENCE, TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS FOR RESIDENCY, AND SETTING PROCEDURAL DETAILS; FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2025, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION 2410-090.
Review/Amend Exhibit A; and
Review the Ballot Title/Questions (Measure CAR); and
Authorize author(s) to submit argument in favor; and
Confirm choice of letter designation for each ballot question.
Direct City Attorney to prepare the Impartial Analysis
M.4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMEND RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-115, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO AMENDING CHARTER ARTICLE VI CITY COUNCIL SECTION 6.5.
VACANCY, DECLARED BY COUNCIL, ARTICLE VIII THE MAYOR, ADDING SECTION 8.6 VACANCY, DECLARED BY COUNCIL, AND AMENDING ARTICLE X ELECTIVE OFFICES SECTION 10.2 ELECTIVE OFFICES, VACANCIES, LEAVE OF ABSENCE, TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS FOR RESIDENCY, AND SETTING PROCEDURAL DETAILS; FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2025, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION 2410-090.
Review the Ballot Title/Question (for Exhibit A)
EXHIBIT A - MEASURE CAR – PUBLICATION/PUBLISHING
MEASURE CAR
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT. Shall the residency requirements for every Elected Official of the City be defined and apply to each position throughout their term of office? M.4
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-119 – CHARTER AMENDMENT
PUBLICATION/PUBLISHING
Amends Resolution No. 2412-115 adopted on 12/3/2024
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-120 – CHARTER AMENDMENT
RESIDENCY
Amends Resolution No. 2412-115 adopted on 12/3/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMEND RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-115, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO AMENDING CHARTER ARTICLE VI CITY COUNCIL SECTION 6.5. VACANCY, DECLARED BY COUNCIL, ARTICLE VIII THE MAYOR, ADDING SECTION 8.6 VACANCY, DECLARED BY COUNCIL, AND AMENDING ARTICLE X ELECTIVE OFFICES SECTION 10.2 ELECTIVE OFFICES, VACANCIES, LEAVE OF
ABSENCE, TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS FOR RESIDENCY, AND SETTING PROCEDURAL DETAILS; FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2025, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION 2410-090.
M.4
Review/Amend Exhibit A; and
Review the Ballot Title/Questions (Measure CAR); and
Confirm choice of letter designation; and
Authorize author(s) to submit argument in favor; and
Direct City Attorney to prepare the Impartial Analysis
Upon Adoption, Chief Deputy City Clerk will read Resolution Title
ARGUMENTS, REBUTTALS, IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
ALL MEASURES ADOPTED 12/3/2024 - CALENDAR OF EVENTS
• LAST day to file Arguments
• Public examination of Arguments
(10-calendar day examination period)
• LAST day to file Rebuttal Arguments and Impartial Analyses • Public examination of Rebuttal Arguments
(10-calendar day examination period)
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 thru January 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Friday, January 3, 2025 thru January 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM M.1 – M.4