To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO UPDATE THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT RECENT CHARTER AMENDMENTS REGARDING THE PROCUREMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
INTRODUCE 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, TO UPDATE THE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO BID REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH MEASURE CA1 AND ARTICLE XIX OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH CHARTER FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 7, 2023, Redondo Beach voters approved Measure CA1, which amended the Redondo Beach Charter Article XIX Sections 19 (Public Works, contracts), 19.1 (Competitive bidding, when not required), 19.7 (Contracts, progress payments), and 19.9 (Municipal purchases). In order to align the Redondo Beach Municipal Code (RBMC) with the approved Charter changes, an ordinance has been prepared for consideration by the City Council. The proposed Ordinance, if approved, would modify RBMC Title 2, Chapter 6.1 to include the revised Public Works bidding threshold resulting from passage of Measure CA1; incorporate enhanced language to better define maintenance and repair projects; codify available procurement methods for maintenance and repair projects; and, add provisions for design-build projects. In total, the proposed Ordinance updates sections ?2-6.1.01 to ?2-6.1.11 of the RBMC and is written to ensure all subsections within the Chapter align with the City Charter modifications ratified by the voters.
Staff is recommending the City Council approve the Ordinance in order to codify the Charter amendments. If approved, the second reading would occur on October 15, 2024 with the Ordinance taking effect on November 15, 2024. The proposed amendments will allow the City to complete capital projects more quickly and efficie...
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