RESOLUTION NO. CC-2608-071
CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR MEASURE FP
RESOLUTION NO. CC-2608-071
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CITIZENS’
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR MEASURE FP, A GENERAL
OBLIGATION BOND MEASURE APPROVED BY THE VOTERS OF
REDONDO BEACH
WHEREAS, in November 2024, Redondo Beach voters passed Measure FP, which approved the issuance of City of Redondo Beach General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $93,350,000 (the “Bonds”), the proceeds of which will fund the reconstruction of Fire Station #1, Fire Station #2, and the Police Headquarters, and renovation of the Police Annex facility (collectively, the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City is moving forward with the Project and intends to issue and sell the Bonds pursuant to Article 1, commencing with Section 43600, of Chapter 4 of Division 4 of Title 4 of the California Government Code, and Article 4.5, commencing with Section 53506, of Chapter 3 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code, in one or more series, in the maximum amount and for the objects and purposes set forth in Ordinance No. 327-24; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Proposition 5 and Sections 53410 and 53411 of the California Government Code, the City Council adopted accountability requirements relating to the Bonds, and more specifically, Section 12(viii) of Ordinance No. 3274-24 calls for the City to “appoint a citizens’ oversight committee to ensure that Bond proceeds are expended only for the purposes described in the measure approved by the voters.”
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 3274-24, the City hereby establishes a Measure FP Citizens’ Oversight Committee as a temporary advisory committee of the City of Redondo Beach with certain bylaws set forth in Exhibit A”.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and shall enter the same in the Book of Original Resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of AUGUST, 2026. ________________________________
James A. Light, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Joy A. Ford, City Attorney
ATTEST:
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Eleanor Manzano, CMC, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH )
I, Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk of the City of Redondo Beach, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. CC-2608-071 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Redondo Beach, California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 18th day of August, 2026, and there after signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, and that said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Eleanor Manzano, CMC
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT “A”
MEASURE FP CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The Measure FP Citizens’ Oversight Committee (“Committee”) shall review and report on the use of bond proceeds generated under Measure FP and ensure such bond proceeds are expended only for the purposes described in Measure FP, as approved by the voters.
The Committee shall be subject to the Ralph M. Brown Public Meetings Act of the State of California, Government Code Section 54950 et seq. (the “Brown Act”), and shall conduct its meetings in accordance with the provisions thereof. The City shall provide necessary administrative support to the Committee as shall be consistent with the Committee's purpose.
SECTION 2. DUTIES. To carry out its stated purpose, the Committee shall perform the following duties:
(a) Inform the Public. The Committee shall inform the public concerning the City’s expenditure of bond proceeds. In fulfilling this duty, all official communications of the Committee to either the Council or the public shall come from the chair of the Committee (the “Chair”), acting on behalf of the Committee, and the Chair shall only release information that reflects the consensus view of the Committee. (b) Review Expenditures. The Committee shall review expenditure reports produced by the City to verify that Bond proceeds were expended only for the purposes set forth in Measure FP.
(c) Annual Report. At least one (1) time annually, commencing with the end of the first fiscal year in which any bond proceeds are expended, and continuing through the end of the fiscal year in which bond proceeds have been spent in full, the Committee shall prepare an annual written report, following the end of the fiscal year and with timing consistent with the City’s year-end Budget report to the City Council. The Chair of the Committee shall provide a summary of the report to the Council. The annual written report shall include the following:
(i) A statement indicating whether the City is in compliance with the spending requirements of the Measure FP authorization, and
(ii) A summary of the Committee's proceedings and activities for the preceding year. (iii) In addition to City-generated spending reports, the Committee’s annual report may also reference any other formal public financial documentation that references bond spending, including the audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
SECTION 3. JURISDICTION. The Committee shall have no jurisdiction over any matters not specified in Sections 2 and 3 and which are reserved to the City Council and/or City staff, including, but not limited to:
(a) Approval of project prioritization, project plans, design and schedules, (b) Approval of vendors, contracts, and change orders for Measure FP projects, RESOLUTION NO. CC-2608-071
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(c) Expenditures of bond funds,
(d) Handling of all legal matters,
(e) Approval of all deferred maintenance plans,
(f) Approval of the sale of bonds and related matters, and (g) Appointment of qualified applicants to serve on the Committee.
SECTION 4. MEMBERSHIP. The number, qualification standards, ethics rules, term, appointment, removal or vacancy, compensation and authority of members shall include the following:
(a) Number. The Committee shall consist of five (5) members who are appointed and approved by the City Council from a list of candidates submitting applications. (b) Qualification Standards. To be a qualified person, Committee members must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, be a registered voter, and reside in the City of Redondo Beach.
The ideal candidate will possess professional experience in municipal finance, municipal bond administration, and/or other relevant financial expertise that enables informed review and analysis of expenditures related to the implementation of large-scale public works projects. Candidates should be able to evaluate financial reports, capital project budgets, and compliance documentation to ensure that bond proceeds are spent in a manner consistent with voter intent, applicable laws, and the objectives established by the City.
Individuals with backgrounds in public agency budgeting, capital project delivery, auditing, accounting, or related fields are strongly encouraged to apply. The Measure FP Citizens’ Oversight Committee serves as an independent advisory body, and members must demonstrate a commitment to transparency, fiscal accountability, and the responsible stewardship of public funds.
(c) Ethics Rules / No Conflicts of Interest. Members of the Committee shall not be financially interested in City contracts, or engage in any activity for compensation that is in conflict with such member’s duties described herein. As such, Committee members may not be current employees, officials of the City or vendors, contractors or consultants of the City, or commissioners currently serving on commissions related to the City. Furthermore, Committee members are not public officials of a government agency with decisionmaking authority within the meaning of the Political Reform Act of 1974, and the Committee is not a decision-making authority. All Members of the Committee shall adhere to the City’s conflict of interest and ethics policies, rules and regulations.
All officers and members of the Measure FP Citizens’ Oversight Committee shall file FPPC Form 700 entitled “Statement of Economic Interests” with the City Clerk annually (April 1) and upon assuming and leaving office, in accordance with the disclosure categories designated by the City Clerk’s Office.
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(d) Term. Except as otherwise provided herein, each member shall serve a term of four (4) years, commencing on the date of the first meeting of the Committee. (e) Appointment. Members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Council through the following process:
(i) The City shall notify the public through its customary forums that it is accepting applications for Committee members, which may include posting in the City, advertising in the local newspapers, and/or posting notice on the City’s website, as well as the solicitation of local groups for applications; (ii) Applications shall be made available via the City’s website; and (iii) Each City Council Member shall have the opportunity to nominate one candidate for appointment to the Committee and which shall be made upon approval by majority vote of the Council at an open meeting. Appointments shall be recorded in the Council minutes.
(f) Removal / Vacancy. The City Council may remove any Committee member with or without cause, including but not limited to failure to attend two (2) consecutive Committee meetings without reasonable excuse or failure to comply with the City’s Code of Conduct. Upon a member's removal or resignation, the seat shall be declared vacant. The Council, in accordance with the established appointment process shall fill any vacancies on the Committee. The City shall make best efforts to fill vacancies within ninety (90) days.
(g) Compensation. The Committee members shall not be compensated for their services. (h) Authority of Members. Committee members shall not have the authority to direct staff of the City. Individual members of the Committee retain the right to address the Council as an individual or, on behalf of the Committee if said member has been authorized to do so by a majority vote of the Committee, and the Committee shall have the right to request and receive copies of any public records relating to Measure FP funded projects.
SECTION 5. MEETINGS. The Committee shall meet at least once a year, or more frequently as the Committee deems it necessary to discharge its duty, but no more frequently than quarterly.
At the end of each meeting, the Committee shall identify the next approximate meeting date, and all meetings shall be held on City premises and be open to the public in accordance with the Brown Act.
At the first meeting, the Committee shall elect by majority vote of its members the Chair and a Vice-Chair, who shall act as Chair only when the Chair is absent. The Chair and Vice-Chair shall serve in such capacities for a term of two (2) years, and may be re-elected by vote of a majority of the members of the Committee.
A majority of the number of Committee members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. The City shall provide the Committee with necessary technical and administrative assistance, along with copies of all necessary documents in furtherance of its purposes and to publicize its findings.
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SECTION 6. REPORTS. The Committee must produce at least one (1) annual report as referenced in Section 2(c). In addition, the Committee may report to the City Council from time to time in order in order to inform the Council on the activities of the Committee. Any such reports shall be in writing and shall summarize the proceedings and activities conducted by the Committee. Such reports shall also be made available on the City’s website or via other platforms containing Measure FP information.
SECTION 7. TERMINATION. The Committee shall automatically terminate and disband concurrently with the Committee’s submission of the final Annual Report, which reflects the final accounting of the expenditure of all Measure FP bond proceeds.