City Council meets 11/5 – Keep public institutional use levels the same for the Health District and City – Support a 1.25 FAR
November 4, 2024
UPDATE: Public Hearing #4 – You are making a difference in preserving BCHD’S Programs & Services
Your voice is being heard! The Redondo Beach Mayor and City Council have heard your comments about the positive impact BCHD’s programs and services have on the health of residents and our community. With more than 149 supporters making e-comments or attending City Council meetings about the General Plan, your comments are on the record.
A decision on the certification of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is in the hands of the City Council and will be made at the November 5, 2024, meeting. We value our partnership with the City and trust that staff will follow through with the City Council’s direction to evaluate the 1.25 FAR once studied. BCHD has a certified EIR for the Healthy Living Campus with no challenges from public agencies or residents.
Stay tuned for the outcome of the EIR. We may need your voices and support in the future as the City Council finalizes the General Plan.
Thank you for your continued support!
GET INVOLVED
As it will be their third time taking public comment on this matter, we are asking our supporters to respect the request of the Mayor and City Council and honor their time by limiting in-person public comments at the November 5th meeting.
Email the Redondo Beach City Clerk and City Council:
Tell them you support keeping public institutional land uses the same for BCHD and the City with a 1.25 FAR in the General Plan update.
EMAIL: To participate by written communication, EMAILS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 3:00 P.M. THE DAY OF THE MEETING. Public comments may be submitted by email to cityclerk@redondo.org. In addition to emailing the City Clerk, cc: the Mayor and City Council members on your comments:
The Impact of Floor Area Ratio on BCHD’s Budget & Funding
Forty-two percent of BCHD’s revenues that fund programs and services come from leases on BCHD’s campus and public-private partnerships. Limiting BCHD’s FAR and ability to utilize the campus to generate revenue through leases for medical offices, memory care for the elderly and other health-related services would decrease BCHD’s budget and limit its ability to provide its current programs and services.
A floor area ratio reduction would affect the programs you use, know and love, including:
The Center for Health & Fitness
Social Workers for disabled and older adults
allcove Beach Cities – youth wellness center
Blue Zones Project
Summer Free Fitness
LiveWell Kids and BCHD’s numerous other free programs and services
Healthy Living Campus Facts
Beach Cities Health District has been working closely with the community since 2017 to reimagine our medical campus – home to our 64-year-old former hospital building located at 514 North Prospect Avenue in Redondo Beach – into a Healthy Living Campus for all ages. Since May 2017, BCHD has held more than 60 meetings, drawing more than 1,000 comments regarding the modernization of its property.
BCHD holds monthly public board meetings at 6:30 p.m. (except Aug. and Dec.). Details about the meeting and agenda can be found on our website – click the “Learn More” button below.
Newsletter: Correction: TUESDAY NIGHT (Tomorrow!) – Save Your Public Health Services!
City Council meets 10/29 – Keep public institutional use levels the same for the Health District and City – Support a 1.25 FAR
NOTE: Our previous email listed incorrect text for an email to the City Council and City Clerk, and has been updated in this message. We apologize for the double emails.
The BCHD Team
October 28, 2024
UPDATE: Public Hearing #3 – Get Involved – YOU can help safeguard & preserve our Programs & Services
Your voice matters! Support a 1.25 FAR and fair treatment from the city and save BCHD’s programs:
First, a big THANK YOU goes out to all who have attended in-person meetings or submitted e-comments to the City Council regarding the General Plan Update and the floor area ratio issue. By our count, more than 80 e-comments have been submitted in favor of BCHD and nearly 50 friends of BCHD have attended CIty Council meetings with the General Plan Update on the agenda (Oct. 1 & 15). WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT FOR HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITY! Let’s continue to let the City know how important Beach Cities Health District is to you!
Here’s how you can support BCHD at the next City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29:
1) Attend the City Council Meeting:
Attend the City Council meeting in person
Make or submit a comment OR just attend to show your support by wearing a BCHD t-shirt!
Attend the meeting via Zoom and comment. (Zoom instructions are available on themeeting agenda)
Date:Tuesday, October 29
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: City Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach
Here is suggested text for your comment: “Regarding Agenda Item L1, I OPPOSE certification of the EIR as presented. I SUPPORT a uniform 1.25 FAR for BCHD and all public institutions.” You can also tell the City Council what BCHD Programs and Services mean the most to you.
Public comments can be entered before and during the meeting.
Select a SPECIFIC AGENDA ITEM to enter your comment; (L1 is the Item regarding BCHD and the General Plan update)
Public will be prompted to Sign-Up to create a free personal account (one-time) and then comments may be added to each Agenda item of interest.
Public comments entered into eComment (up to 2200 characters; equal to approximately 3 minutes of oral comments) will become part of the official meeting record. Comments may be read out loud during the meeting.
3) Email the Redondo Beach City Clerk and City Council:
Tell them you support keeping public institutional land uses the same for BCHD and the City with a 1.25 FAR in the General Plan update.
EMAIL: To participate by written communication, EMAILS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 3:00 P.M. THE DAY OF THE MEETING. Public comments may be submitted by email to cityclerk@redondo.org. In addition to emailing the City Clerk, cc: the Mayor and City Council members on your comments:
Here is suggested text for your comment: Here is suggested text for your comment: “Regarding Agenda Item L1, I OPPOSE certification of the EIR as presented. I SUPPORT a uniform 1.25 FAR for BCHD and all public institutions.” You can also tell the City Council what BCHD Programs and Services mean the most to you.
Save Your Public Health Services – Redondo Beach City Council meets again Tuesday, Oct. 29
Keep Public Institutional Use Levels the Same for the Health District and City – Support a 1.25 Floor Area Ratio
The Redondo Beach City Council will meet Tuesday evening with an agenda item that could directly impact Beach Cities Health District. The Planning Commission made a change to the proposed City of Redondo Beach General Plan that could significantly reduce BCHD’s programs and services, proposing a dramatic reduction in the Floor Area Ratio for select public property, targeting BCHD.
The programs you use, know and love are under attack, including:
The Center for Health & Fitness
Social Workers for disabled and older adults
allcove Beach Cities – youth wellness center
Blue Zones Project
Summer Free Fitness
LiveWell Kids and BCHD’s numerous other free programs and services
Initially, a 0.75 FAR was considered for BCHD’s campus by the Planning Commission, where they recently recommended a further reduction–without being studied–to 0.50, while select City of Redondo Beach properties, which have the same land use designation, are allowed a 1.25 FAR.
The General Plan update will be on the agenda at the next meeting of the Redondo Beach City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 415 Diamond Street in Redondo Beach.
Funding & BCHD’s Budget
Forty-two percent of BCHD’s revenues that fund programs and services come from leases on BCHD’s campus and public-private partnerships. Limiting BCHD’s ability to utilize the campus to generate revenue through leases for medical offices, memory care for the elderly and other health-related services would decrease BCHD’s budget and limit its ability to provide its current programs and services.
What is a Floor Area Ratio?
Floor Area Ratio (or FAR) – is a technical planning term that determines how much can be built on parcels throughout the city. It is calculated by dividing the gross floor area of a building by the total lot size.
Q & A
Q: How much longer can the old South Bay Hospital building operate?
A: BCHD has invested a significant amount of time and resources working with seismic consultants regarding the next steps for the 514 N. Prospect Avenue building.
In January 2018, Nabih Youssef Associates made a presentation to BCHD’s Community Working Group regarding the seismic integrity of the 514 N. Prospect Avenue Building (the old South Bay Hospital). Their presentation cited information about a City of Los Angeles ordinance that allowed owners of non-ductile concrete construction buildings 10 years to submit a detailed evaluation of their building(s), and 25 years to “complete all retrofit or demolition work.” This was not a recommendation from Nabih Youssef Associates. Here’s a link to their presentation: https://www.bchdcampus.org/sites/default/files/archive-files/January-2018-Nabih-Youssef-and-Associates-Presentation_CWG.pdf
In November 2020, Nabih Youssef Associates provided follow-up information regarding the status of the hospital building, writing:
“We evaluated the 514 Building in 2017 and recommended seismic strengthening to improve performance. We understand that Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) has determined the recommended seismic strengthening is not economically feasible and intends to demolish the building within 5 years to mitigate the hazard. Given the vulnerability of the building and poor performance of non-ductile concrete buildings in past earthquakes, demolition is prudent.”
In October 2021, ImageCat, working with Nabih Youssef Associates, produced a Seismic Risk Consulting Report for the 514 N. Prospect building. Their report called “The building damage, downtime and probability of collapse with 10% probability of exceedance in the next 3 to 5 years are basically close to what would be expected, and deemed acceptable by most commercial lenders and institutional owners.
“Beyond the next 3-5 years, the risk picture is different. Risk results presented for exposure periods of 10 to 50 years are significantly high, with probabilities of collapse that would likely be deemed unacceptable, especially for buildings that are used for assisted living, memory care, or other medical purposes.” This means that the building can operate within acceptable risk standards relating to insurance and grants until the end of 2026.
Beach Cities Health District has been working closely with the community since 2017 to reimagine our medical campus – home to our 64-year-old former hospital building located at 514 North Prospect Avenue in Redondo Beach – into a Healthy Living Campus for all ages. Since May 2017, BCHD has held more than 60 meetings, drawing more than 1,000 comments regarding the modernization of its property.
BCHD holds monthly public board meetings at 6:30 p.m. (except Aug. and Dec.). Details about the meeting and agenda can be found on our website – click the “Learn More” button below.
Jim Brown’s journey from northern Illinois to Southern California began in 1984 when his employer sent him to the South Bay on a temporary two-month assignment. What was initially a short-term project has now turned into 40 years and counting.
In 2016, two years before Jim retired, his wife, Emi, began volunteering with the Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) as a Garden Angel. Jim would occasionally assist as the “Arnold Schwarzenegger Angel,” helping with heavy lifting tasks at local schools. His love for the work and the need for more volunteers made it natural for Jim to join the Garden Angels team after his retirement.
“I initially just helped during busy times, for major events or big projects, and then COVID-19 hit,” Jim said.
During the pandemic, the Garden Angels program was suspended, and Jim shifted his volunteer efforts to COVID-19 testing and vaccination centers. Though his time as a Garden Angel was brief before the pandemic, Jim learned the impact his and other volunteers’ efforts had on the children at the 11 elementary schools where they worked—eight in Redondo Beach and three in Hermosa Beach.
When the Garden Angels program resumed, Jim’s strength was more needed than ever.
“After months of neglect, the weeds were so tall we didn’t know where to start,” Jim recalled. He brought his hedge trimmer from home and started cutting down the overgrown weeds, allowing the team to begin restoring the gardens.
Laughing, Jim remembers, “The team started calling me ‘Crabgrass Terminator,’ because I took on the tough job of digging up the aggressive weeds.”
When asked what he enjoys most about being a Garden Angel, Jim said, “I love being outdoors, and I feel that the Garden Angels team plays a part in supporting teachers with health education for the kids. The children often peer through the fence, curious about what we’re doing.”
“We get questions like, ‘Why are you digging?’ or ‘What will the seeds grow into?’ Some of these children have never thought about where fruits and vegetables in the grocery store come from, and some have never even seen worms!”
The BCHD’s LiveWell Kids program, which includes the Garden Angels, was created in response to 2007 data showing a 20 percent obesity rate among elementary school children in Redondo Beach. Today, that rate has dropped by 75 percent.
Jim’s contributions have made a significant impact. Michelle Balzer, BCHD supervisor, said, “Ever since Jim joined the Garden Angels, he’s been consistently showing up three mornings a week, ready to tackle the hardest jobs with a smile. He always goes above and beyond for the program, often putting in extra hours on his own to finish tasks that require more attention. Jim’s work ethic is exceptional, and every job he does is done to perfection. We’re incredibly lucky to have him on the team.”
Offering advice to the Beach Cities community, Jim said, “We always need more volunteers, and I encourage anyone to consider signing up. The hours are flexible—you can volunteer as little as one hour a week or up to 10 hours! We have volunteers of all ages and personalities, and it’s a great mix. I love spending my retirement hiking, skiing, occasionally surfing, and now enjoying time with our grandchild. The flexibility of the Garden Angels program allows me to fit it all in!”
Healthy Habits for the Holidays
Do you find yourself throwing your fitness goals out the window during the holiday season? With family visits, travel and parties it’s easy to let healthy routines take a back seat. But here’s the good news – you can still maintain healthy habits while enjoying the holidays. Here are a few tips:
1. Make time for movement:
Schedule time throughout the week to be active, whether it’s taking an exercise class, walking your neighborhood or going to the fitness center. When you schedule your workout session, you’re making it a priority and it becomes easier to maintain your fitness goals. Plus, staying active boosts your mood and helps you feel your best.
2. Enjoy your favorite foods, mindfully:
Holiday meals are meant to be enjoyed and you can still indulge while making healthier choices. Try creating lighter versions of your favorite holiday dishes and stick to the “one plate” rule. Everything can be enjoyed in moderation. Try to incorporate protein and veggies at every meal and stay hydrated throughout the day. Also, eating slowly allows you to better gauge when you’re full.
3. Team up for accountability:
Having a workout buddy keeps you accountable and makes it fun! Surrounding yourself with friends and family who are working towards similar fitness goals will keep you motivated.
4. Get creative and try something new:
Get creative with your workout options. Try joining a local 5K event, like a “Turkey Trot,” walk for 15 minutes after your meal, join a fitness challenge or try a new outdoor activity. These small, fun changes can easily turn into lasting habits.
Remember, balance is a key component to staying fit during the holidays. Setting mini goals on a regular basis will help you keep on track. Treat yourself to fun activities and delicious food but make healthy choices to continue with your success. Make the decision that your health is worth the time and effort, so keep going – you’ve got this!
Newsletter: TUESDAY NIGHT – Save Your Public Health Services!
City Council meets 10/15 – Tell them to keep public institutional use levels the same for the Health District and City – Support a 1.25 FAR
October 14, 2024
Get Involved: YOU can help safeguard & preserve our Programs & Services
Your voice matters! Support a 1.25 FAR and fair treatment from the city and save BCHD’s programs:
1) Attend the City Council Meetings:
Attend the City Council meetings in person
Make or submit a comment OR just attend to show your support by wearing a BCHD t-shirt!
Attend the meeting via Zoom and comment. (Zoom instructions are available on the meeting agenda)
Dates:Tuesdays, October 15 and October 29
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: City Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach
Here is suggested text for your comment: “Regarding Agenda Item L1, I OPPOSE a 0.50 and 0.75 FAR for BCHD and support a 1.25 uniform FAR for all public institutions, including BCHD. I SUPPORT the Staff recommendation to analyze a 1.25 FAR for BCHD and all public institutions in the EIR.” You can also tell the City Council what BCHD Programs and Services mean the most to you.
Public comments can be entered before and during the meeting.
Select a SPECIFIC AGENDA ITEM to enter your comment; (L1 is the Item regarding BCHD and the General Plan update)
Public will be prompted to Sign-Up to create a free personal account (one-time) and then comments may be added to each Agenda item of interest.
Public comments entered into eComment (up to 2200 characters; equal to approximately 3 minutes of oral comments) will become part of the official meeting record. Comments may be read out loud during the meeting.
3) Email the Redondo Beach City Clerk and City Council:
Tell them you support keeping public institutional land uses the same for BCHD and the City with a 1.25 FAR in the General Plan update.
EMAIL: To participate by written communication, EMAILS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 3:00 P.M. THE DAY OF THE MEETING. Public comments may be submitted by email to cityclerk@redondo.org. In addition to emailing the City Clerk, cc: the Mayor and City Council members on your comments:
Here is suggested text for your comment: “Regarding Agenda Item L1, I OPPOSE a 0.50 and 0.75 FAR for BCHD and support a 1.25 uniform FAR for all public institutions, including BCHD. I SUPPORT the Staff recommendation to analyze a 1.25 FAR for BCHD and all public institutions in the EIR.” You can also tell the City Council what BCHD Programs and Services mean the most to you.
Save Your Public Health Services – Redondo Beach City Council meets again Tuesday, Oct. 15
Keep Public Institutional Use Levels the Same for the Health District and City – Support a 1.25 Floor Area Ratio
The Redondo Beach City Council will meet Tuesday evening with an agenda item that could directly impact Beach Cities Health District. The Planning Commission made a change to the proposed City of Redondo Beach General Plan that could significantly reduce BCHD’s programs and services, proposing a dramatic reduction in the Floor Area Ratio for select public property, targeting BCHD.
The programs you use, know and love are under attack, including:
The Center for Health & Fitness
Social Workers for disabled and older adults
allcove Beach Cities – youth wellness center
Blue Zones Project
Summer Free Fitness
LiveWell Kids and BCHD’s numerous other free programs and services
Initially, a 0.75 FAR was considered for BCHD’s campus by the Planning Commission, where they recently recommended a further reduction–without being studied–to 0.50, while select City of Redondo Beach properties, which have the same land use designation, are allowed a 1.25 FAR.
The General Plan update will be on the agenda at the next meeting of the Redondo Beach City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 415 Diamond Street in Redondo Beach.
Funding & BCHD’s Budget
Forty-two percent of BCHD’s revenues that fund programs and services come from leases on BCHD’s campus and public-private partnerships. Limiting BCHD’s ability to utilize the campus to generate revenue through leases for medical offices, memory care for the elderly and other health-related services would decrease BCHD’s budget and limit its ability to provide its current programs and services.
What is a Floor Area Ratio?
Floor Area Ratio (or FAR) – is a technical planning term that determines how much can be built on parcels throughout the city. It is calculated by dividing the gross floor area of a building by the total lot size.
Healthy Living Campus Facts
Beach Cities Health District has been working closely with the community since 2017 to reimagine our medical campus – home to our 64-year-old former hospital building located at 514 North Prospect Avenue in Redondo Beach – into a Healthy Living Campus for all ages. Since May 2017, BCHD has held more than 60 meetings, drawing more than 1,000 comments regarding the modernization of its property.
BCHD holds monthly public board meetings at 6:30 p.m. (except Aug. and Dec.). Details about the meeting and agenda can be found on our website – click the “Learn More” button below.
For the 2023-24 school year, Beach Cities Health District’s Youth Advisory Council took a proactive approach to address one of the most pressing issues facing teens today—substance use. Over the course of the year, Council members dedicated their time and energy to developing five distinct campaigns, each focused on a different substance: fentanyl, cannabis, nicotine, hallucinogens and alcohol.
The five groups drafted posters and social media posts to raise awareness about the dangers of each substance and to promote healthier choices among their peers. This included emphasizing informed decision-making and highlighting the long-term consequences of substance use. Each group’s materials were carefully crafted to engage teens in a meaningful way, focusing on the facts, while also offering support and encouragement for living a substance-free life.
A key focus of the project was empowerment. Council members wanted to do more than just inform their peers—they wanted to inspire them. The goal was not only to highlight the risks of substance use but also to remind young people of their own potential to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. Whether through facts about the dangers of fentanyl or messages about the impact of nicotine addiction, the posters fostered a sense of responsibility and confidence in making the right choices.
At the Youth Advisory Council’s final meeting in May, the five groups presented their projects, demonstrating their creativity, passion and commitment. Their work not only brought attention to the issue of substance use but also showcased the leadership and dedication of the young people in their community.
Newsletter: Updated Comment Link – Save Your Public Health Services!
Newsletter: Updated Comment Link – Save Your Public Health Services!
Keep public institutional use levels the same for the Health District and City – Support a 1.25 FAR
September 30, 2024
Update: The Redondo Beach City Council Agenda has been posted
Click the Link below to Submit a Comment to the City Council About the General Plan Update
E-comments may be submitted until 3 p.m. on the day of the City Council meeting (Tuesday at 3 p.m.) “Oppose a 0.50 FAR” when you make a comment and tell the City Council what BCHD Programs and Services mean the most to you. eCOMMENT: Comments may be entered directly on the City’s website at: https://redondo.granicusideas.com/meetings
Public comments can be entered before and during the meeting.
Select a SPECIFIC AGENDA ITEM to enter your comment;
Public will be prompted to Sign-Up to create a free personal account (one-time) and then comments may be added to each Agenda item of interest.
Public comments entered into eComment (up to 2200 characters; equal to approximately 3 minutes of oral comments) will become part of the official meeting record. Comments may be read out loud during the meeting.
Save Your Public Health Services
Keep Public Institutional Use Levels the Same for the Health District and City – Support a 1.25 FAR
A recent change to the proposed City of Redondo Beach General Plan could significantly reduce BCHD’s programs and services. The Planning Commission has proposed a dramatic reduction in the Floor Area Ratio for select public property, targeting BCHD.
The programs you use, know and love are under attack, including:
The Center for Health & Fitness
Social Workers for disabled and older adults
allcove Beach Cities – youth wellness center
Blue Zones Project
LiveWell Kids and BCHD’s numerous other free programs and services
Initially, a 0.75 FAR was considered for BCHD’s campus by the Planning Commission, but it was recently reduced – without being studied – even further to 0.50, while select City of Redondo Beach properties, which have the same land use designation, are allowed a 1.25 FAR.
Get Involved: YOU can help safeguard & preserve our Programs & Services
Your voice matters! Support a 1.25 FAR and fair treatment from the city and save BCHD’s programs:
1) Attend the City Council Meetings:
Attend the City Council meetings in person
Make or submit a comment OR just attend to show your support by wearing a BCHD t-shirt!
Attend the meeting via Zoom and comment. (Zoom instructions are available on the meeting agenda)
Dates:Tuesdays, October 1, October 15 and October 29
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: City Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach
2) Submit a Comment:
E-comments may be submitted until 3 p.m. on the day of the City Council meeting (Tuesday at 3 p.m.) Tell the City Council what BCHD Programs and Services mean the most to you. eCOMMENT: Comments may be entered directly on the City’s website at: https://redondo.granicusideas.com/meetings
Public comments can be entered before and during the meeting.
Select a SPECIFIC AGENDA ITEM to enter your comment;
Public will be prompted to Sign-Up to create a free personal account (one-time) and then comments may be added to each Agenda item of interest.
Public comments entered into eComment (up to 2200 characters; equal to approximately 3 minutes of oral comments) will become part of the official meeting record. Comments may be read out loud during the meeting.
Forty-two percent of BCHD’s revenues that fund programs and services come from leases on BCHD’s campus and public-private partnerships. Limiting BCHD’s ability to utilize the campus to generate revenue through leases for medical offices, memory care for the elderly and other health-related services would decrease BCHD’s budget and limit its ability to provide its current programs and services.
What is a Floor Area Ratio?
Floor Area Ratio (or FAR) – is a technical planning term that determines how much can be built on parcels throughout the city. It is calculated by dividing the gross floor area of a building by the total lot size.
Healthy Living Campus Facts
Beach Cities Health District has been working closely with the community since 2017 to reimagine our medical campus – home to our 64-year-old former hospital building located at 514 North Prospect Avenue in Redondo Beach – into a Healthy Living Campus for all ages. Since May 2017, BCHD has held more than 60 meetings, drawing more than 1,000 comments regarding the modernization of its property.
BCHD holds monthly public board meetings at 6:30 p.m. (except Aug. and Dec.). Details about the meeting and agenda can be found on our website – click the “Learn More” button below.
Keep Public Institutional Use Levels the Same for the Health District and City – Support a 1.25 FAR
A recent change to the proposed City of Redondo Beach General Plan could significantly reduce BCHD’s programs and services. The Planning Commission has proposed a dramatic reduction in the Floor Area Ratio for select public property, targeting BCHD.
The programs you use, know and love are under attack, including:
The Center for Health & Fitness
Social Workers for disabled and older adults
allcove Beach Cities – youth wellness center
Blue Zones Project
LiveWell Kids and BCHD’s numerous other free programs and services
Initially, a 0.75 FAR was considered for BCHD’s campus by the Planning Commission, but it was recently reduced – without being studied – even further to 0.50, while select City of Redondo Beach properties, which have the same land use designation, are allowed a 1.25 FAR.
Get Involved: YOU can help safeguard & preserve our Programs & Services
Your voice matters! Support a 1.25 FAR and fair treatment from the city and save BCHD’s programs:
Attend the City Council Meetings:
Attend the City Council meetings in person
Make or submit a comment OR just attend to show your support by wearing a BCHD t-shirt!
Attend the meeting via Zoom and comment. (Zoom instructions are available on the meeting agenda) Dates: Tuesdays, October 1, October 15 and October 29 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: City Council Chambers, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach
Submit a Comment:
E-comments may be submitted until 3 p.m. on the day of the City Council meeting (Tuesday at 3 p.m.) Tell the City Council what BCHD Programs and Services mean the most to you. eCOMMENT: Comments may be entered directly on the City’s website (when the agenda is posted) at: https://redondo.granicusideas.com/meetings
Public comments can be entered before and during the meeting.
Select a SPECIFIC AGENDA ITEM to enter your comment;
Public will be prompted to Sign-Up to create a free personal account (one-time) and then comments may be added to each Agenda item of interest.
Public comments entered into eComment (up to 2200 characters; equal to approximately 3 minutes of oral comments) will become part of the official meeting record. Comments may be read out loud during the meeting.
Forty-two percent of BCHD’s revenues that fund programs and services come from leases on BCHD’s campus and public-private partnerships. Limiting BCHD’s ability to utilize the campus to generate revenue through leases for medical offices, memory care for the elderly and other health-related services would decrease BCHD’s budget and limit its ability to provide its current programs and services.
What is a Floor Area Ratio?
Floor Area Ratio (or FAR) – is a technical planning term that determines how much can be built on parcels throughout the city. It is calculated by dividing the gross floor area of a building by the total lot size.
Healthy Living Campus Facts
Beach Cities Health District has been working closely with the community since 2017 to reimagine our medical campus – home to our 64-year-old former hospital building located at 514 North Prospect Avenue in Redondo Beach – into a Healthy Living Campus for all ages. Since May 2017, BCHD has held more than 60 meetings, drawing more than 1,000 comments regarding the modernization of its property.
The summer break can often be a time for students to relax and enjoy their free time. This year Redondo Union High School students Ella Chung and Penny Iglesias decided to use their summer to make a positive impact on their community.
Both Ella and Penny volunteered at AdventurePlex, a children’s play facility operated by the Beach Cities Health District (BCHD). Their decision to volunteer was motivated by a desire to help others and to gain valuable experience.
Despite their busy schedules, Ella and Penny found time for their volunteer work. They assisted with a variety of tasks, including arts and crafts activities, supervision, and cleanup. Their positive attitudes and enthusiasm made a significant impact on the young campers.
Ella shared her excitement about volunteering at AdventurePlex, saying, “I was so excited at the thought of volunteering at AdventurePlex as I loved going there as a kid and wanted to give today’s children the wonderful memories that I was given as a child.” Penny also expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “I had always wanted to be a Camp Counselor.”
Ella and Penny not only gained valuable skills but also developed a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Their experiences have prepared them for future challenges and have helped them to grow as individuals.
When asked about the benefits of volunteering, Penny explained, “It’s such an amazing developmental experience. I have learned so much. Having worked at AdventurePlex almost every afternoon, I now feel comfortable engaging with the children and knowing the best way to deal with them when they’re tired or upset.” Ella added, “I really feel these experiences have prepared me for growing up and talking comfortably to people of all ages. I didn’t see myself as a good public speaker, but very quickly I started to gain confidence in chatting professionally with adults.”
Their supervisor at BCHD, Michael Ramirez, praised their work, saying, “Penny has excelled in her volunteer role at AdventurePlex. She took the initiative to assist wherever needed and enthusiastically participated in all activities. She adjusted quickly to different situations and went above and beyond to ensure the campers had a fantastic time while at camp. Her preparedness and cheerful attitude made a positive impact at camp every day!”
Ramirez also had positive words for Ella, stating, “Ella arrived at camp each day with enthusiasm and readiness. Her interactions with the children were kind and proactive. She developed meaningful connections with both campers and staff, contributing to a lively and memorable camp experience!”
Ella and Penny’s volunteer work not only benefited the young campers but also provided them with valuable experiences that will serve them well in the future.
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