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Redondo Beach Council Refines Ballot Measure Text for General Plan Update, Discusses Voter Information Strategy
The City Council discussed and provided direction on the ballot measure text for proposed general plan changes and associated zoning ordinance amendments. The proposed ballot question, refined with consultant input and council suggestions, aims to clearly articulate the changes, including updates to land use elements, floor area ratios (FAR), height limits, and rooftop dining. The council also debated the ballot letter designation and the process for drafting the arguments for and against the measure. A key point of discussion was the inclusion of specific property rezoning related to school sites, which was ultimately decided to be excluded from the ballot measure text to avoid confusion. The council also addressed the timeline for submitting arguments and the format of information provided to voters, agreeing to make the full ballot measure text accessible via the city website with an index or FAQ. The council decided to remove the distinction between 'Phase One' and 'Phase Two' amendments, referring to them chronologically by adoption dates instead, to prevent voter confusion. The council also debated the inclusion of 'height limits' in the ballot question and agreed to add it.
Redondo Beach City Council Debates and Directs Revisions to Hedge Ordinance
The City Council discussed proposed amendments to the city's hedge ordinance. Key recommendations included adding definitions for 'hedge,' reclassifying height-only violations from misdemeanors to infractions or misdemeanors, and implementing a 'bona fide complainant' standard to limit complaints to those actually impacted. The council also considered an administrative design review process for non-conforming vegetation, an eight-foot height limit for side and rear yards, and a 24-inch height limit for High Visual Obstructions (HVOs) at driveways and corners. The discussion also involved clarifying height measurement from the higher of two grades (finished or sidewalk) and addressing mature vegetation protection. The council directed staff to prepare a revised ordinance incorporating these points, removing the HVO item for now, and further exploring the ADR process with cost recovery and potential neighbor input. Specific details regarding the height measurement, allowable side/rear yard heights, and the process for ADR were debated. The revised ordinance will focus on objective standards and may include a requirement for neighbor support statements for ADR applications. Staff will also review existing enforcement cases in light of the new bona fide complainant standard.
Redondo Beach Council Approves New Policy Goals for Crossing Guard Program, Prioritizing Engineering Solutions and Annual Review
The City Council discussed and approved policy goals and objectives for the administration of the city's crossing guard program. The program has been modified to reduce locations from 27 to 18, with ongoing funding for these 18 locations integrated into the police department's core budget. The new policy emphasizes equity, objectivity, and sustainability, prioritizing permanent engineering solutions over short-term staffing. An annual review process led by engineering professionals and reviewed by the Public Works Safety and Sustainability Commission will be implemented. Community feedback will be centralized with the transportation engineer and city manager's office. The policy includes monitoring locations with objective data, pursuing engineering solutions, collaborating with the school district for school-based placements, and evaluating at-large locations. The annual report will be presented to the commission, with recommendations implemented the following school year or brought to the council if disagreements arise. The council also addressed public concerns regarding traffic safety, e-bike behavior, and specific intersection safety, particularly at Ford and Aviation, and Harkness and Morgan. Cost-sharing with the school district was also a point of discussion.
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