City of Redondo Beach - File #: 22-4937

• File #: 22-4937
• Type: Continued Item
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 9/28/2022
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 10/4/2022
• Title: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND CONTRACTING FOR INVESTIGATION SERVICES FOR ALLEGED CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING VIOLATIONS INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3243-22, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2, SECTIONS 2-2.303, 2-2.304, 2-2.306 AND 2-2.309 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS FOR ELECTIONS, ON FIRST READING; AND APPROVE ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH THE W GROUP, INC. FOR INVESTIGATIVE AND CONSULTING SERVICES PERTAINING TO ALLEGED CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING VIOLATIONS AT A RATE OF $200 PER HOUR AND OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT

To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK

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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND CONTRACTING FOR INVESTIGATION SERVICES FOR ALLEGED CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING VIOLATIONS

INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 3243-22, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2, SECTIONS 2-2.303, 2-2.304, 2-2.306 AND 2-2.309 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS FOR ELECTIONS, ON FIRST READING; AND

APPROVE ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH THE W GROUP, INC. FOR INVESTIGATIVE AND CONSULTING SERVICES PERTAINING TO ALLEGED CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING VIOLATIONS AT A RATE OF $200 PER HOUR AND OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Pursuant to City Council direction on April 5, 2022, Ordinance No. 3243-22 amending Title 2, Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code pertaining to campaign finance contribution limits is attached. The City Attorney's April 5th recommendations and concerns remain unchanged.

Engagement Letter for Investigation Services
After an extensive search, The W Group was identified as qualified to provide specialized investigatory services for alleged violations of the ordinance. An engagement letter is attached for Council's consideration, which requires City indemnification. The City Attorney's office, City Clerk and Risk Manager have liability related concerns given that only reasonable legal fees would be covered to the extent the City's self-insured retention has been reached. City insurance would not cover any settlement. The City Attorney and City Clerk do not recommend approval.

BACKGROUND
On September 6, 2022, pursuant to City Clerk presentation and discussion pertaining to liability concerns pertaining to the investigative service agreement, the City Council tabled further discussion on this item so the entire Council may vote on the...