To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JANE CHUNG, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
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ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3295-25, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 6, SECTIONS 2-9.602 AND 2-9.603 PERTAINING TO THE REDONDO BEACH YOUTH COMMISSION AND REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY TITLE 2, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 8 PERTAINING TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed Ordinance was approved for introduction and first reading on July 30, 2024 and is now ready for second reading and adoption.
The proposed Ordinance, if adopted, would initiate Council's direction to amend Title 2, Chapter 9, Article 6, Sections 2-9.602 and 2-9.603 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code to modify the structure of the Redondo Beach Youth Commission, and repeal Title 2, Chapter 9, Article 8, to eliminate the Public Safety Commission.
BACKGROUND
The City of Redondo Beach continually evaluates the structure and effectiveness of its Boards and Commissions to ensure alignment with current policy priorities, community engagement goals, and organizational efficiency.
Throughout 2024, the Mayor and staff developed recommendations to streamline advisory functions and increase youth engagement in City government. These changes were approved by the City Council and resulted in the consolidation, elimination, and/or update of a number of the City's Boards and Commissions. These changes were codified in the Redondo Beach Municipal Code (RBMC) and have provided a more efficient and engaging experience for a number of individuals volunteering their time to serve in an appointed advisory role.
The initial round of changes was designed to serve as a starting point for improvements and is tied to a number of other efforts being undertaken by the Mayor and City Council. This includes discussions to improve the Code of Condu...
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