N.1. 24-1903 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE REDONDO BEACH FOCUSED GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT PERTAINING TO THE FLOOR AREA RATIO AT THE BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT CAMPUS
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2412-111, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER 2023050732) FOR THE REDONDO BEACH FOCUSED GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT PERTAINING TO THE FLOOR AREA RATIO AT THE BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT CAMPUS
As a member of the Redondo Beach community, a public health professional, and a medical student, I support the work of Beach Cities Health District. They are a vital asset to our community in providing preventive health services across the lifespan. I have benefitted from their services such as the Center for Health & Fitness, summer fitness series, Blue Zones programs, and their funding and support of environmental projects in Redondo Beach including the community garden. I would have loved to have access to the allcove services when I was in high school and as a young adult.
The BCHD facilities are aging and in need of major upgrades. The board and staff have diligently studied ways to remodel and redevelop the site and provide even more community-oriented spaces and resources. The vision and future use of the site is artificially limited and obstructed by restrictive zoning parameters. As evidenced by the addendum to the EIR, setting the FAR to 1.25 for the BCHD site will not have any additional environmental impacts. You've commissioned the objective data, and now it's important that you listen to the evidence. Stand up for the good of the entire community, not just a few neighborhoods, and approve a uniform FAR of 1.25 for public institutional zones.
It's distressing to see this subject continue to come back, week after week, and subject the community to endless discussions about construction and BCHD. Look to any number of college campuses that expand and add new buildings and housing. This type of project would not be meaningfully different from those. A healthy city grows and changes. Allow BCHD to do so. Enough.
Regarding Agenda Item N1, I OPPOSE adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by staff."
I have lived in Redondo Beach most of my 65 years and I am opposed to a private developer controlling the South Bay Hospital property. I would love to know how many of the supporters for the change in the FAR live in Redondo Beach, or near the proposed community. Would you want this community in your backyard?
I live off Prospect, in the South end of town, but I grew up on the north side of Beryl, and in fact I had family that used South Bay Hospital's ER. The current use of the land has not created a major change to the area. The BCHD Healthy Living Campus will over power the surrounding residential homes, create traffic and noise. It does not fit with our community, and in fact it appears it is not being built for our community.
A change in the FAR is a sell out. Years ago city officials allowed 4 homes to be built on one lot in North Redondo and condos were built on the Esplanade. This has created a traffic and parking problem in our city. The developers prevailed again when the corner of PV Blvd and PCH was rezoned allowing the massive building that now occupies where Bristol Farms was located. Traffic again will be negatively impacted.
BCHD employees are being paid by the tax payers and they are working in the developers best interests, not the residents of Redondo Beach.
The Project needs to be stopped, for our children's sake.
Regarding Agenda Item N1, I SUPPORT adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by staff. I SUPPORT a uniform 1.25 FAR for BCHD and all public institutions. BCHD Community Services supports vital care coordination for older adults and the projected exponential increase in this segment of the population will make the need even more critical in the future.
I strongly OPPOSE the adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan and the proposed 1.25 FAR for BCHD. THIS SPOT UPZONING WOULD DIRECTLY HARM OUR CITY AND ITS RESIDENTS.
The Planning Commission and General Plan Advisory Group both recommended a 0.5 FAR, which strikes a balance and considers the long-term impact on our community. Approving the 1.25 FAR would undermine this careful approach and send the wrong message—that the interests of non-district residents and private organizations outweigh the well-being of local taxpayers, especially when most of BCHD's programs are funded by OUR TAX DOLLARS.
Approving the 1.25 FAR would not only alter the character of our neighborhood and reduce property values, but also set a dangerous precedent for UNFAIR subsidies to non-residents under the guise of "public benefit." This decision will affect us for years to come, and it’s crucial that the City Council acts in the best interest of its residents.
Please reconsider the fairness and long-term impact of your decision. The community is watching, and we are counting on you to make the right choice for our city’s future.
Regarding Agenda Item N1. I oppose adoption of the Addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by Staff. I oppose unfair Spot Upzoning for BCHD a NON Public Safety organization.
The “South Bay Hospital District” at the time it was formed and the building of a “local community Hospital” commenced…In the early 1950’s
* On Eminent Domain Land
*. Which had belong to Mr. Huntington
*. With a Bond
*. For the three BEACH Cities of
Manhattan Beach
Hermosa Beach
Redondo Beach
Because the residents of these THREE beach cities knew they needed a “Local Hospital” and voted for a Bond Measure to be included in their property tax to cover the cost for it… FOR 30 years.
Unfortunately the Hospital was not successful and another entity took it over. However the Board of the South Bay Hospital District, not wanting to let go of the tax payer owned property changed their name TO… The Beach Cities Health District (BCHD).
They began offering programs, and services that do NOT meet a single requirement of the Eminent Domain conditions, or any of the Bond Restrictions that the voters approved.
The THREE Beach Cities are NOW still paying for the operating expenses of a “Health District” NOT a “Hospital District” that is expanding its Services and its Foot-Print beyond the residents of the THREE Beach Cities.
With its BEACH -CREEP… BCHD is now offering Services TO non-Beach City residents AT the three-beach Cities expense. There is not a Hawthorne Beach, a Lawndale Beach, a Lomita Beach, an Inglewood Beach…etc. the first two words IN Beach Cities SAYS it ALL!
There are 88 Cities within Los Angeles County. 95% of them do not have a Health District. Let BCHD change their name to The Greater South Bay Health District! Stop raiding the property taxes of the three beach cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach
for non-resident users!
Laura Zahn
Beneficiary of the Kay T Zahn Revokable Trust 2408/2306 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278
310-693-3317
myhomecastle@yahoo.com
Regarding Agenda Item N1, I OPPOSE adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by staff. I am a resident and homeowner of 15 years on Ronald Avenue in Torrance. My house is less than 1/4 mile from the BCHD campus.
I am a resident and homeowner of a lovely home Torrance home directly behind from the BCHD campus on North Prospect Avenue. My neighbors and I are tired of hearing all about the building and area you want to construct right in the middle of our neighborhood. Our property values will go down, traffic will increase, and we will no longer be living in a quaint and quiet neighborhood. Have you ever stopped to wonder how you would like this in your backyard? Please reconsider this monstrosity. Jennifer Sams
I am a volunteer at The Center for Health and Fitness which is part of Beach Cities Health District. In the many years that I have been volunteering and using the facilities at the Center, I have seen our community benefit from the exercise, diet, and general health counseling that the facility and services that have been provided to the public. These services can be improved and expanded to serve the community better by allowing this facility and similar service facilities to expand to a FAR of 1.25. Please consider this request for the benefit of the entire south bay beach community. Thank you for your consideration - Howard Darvey
I fully support BCHD's mission and its plans to replace a seismically unsafe building with a facility that will highly benefit the South Bay. The organization's goals and objectives are uniquely aligned with healthy living as an important component for residents and their welfare. I don't know of any other organization or company that supports this the way that BCHD does.
I have been a member of CHF for almost 20 years and have learned to appreciate their efforts to create a community that is focused on helping people live a better, healthier life along with the sense of helping each other.
I truly hope that the City Council will step up and support them and their mission by approving the ratio for this project, showing that they truly care about not just RB residents, but those of the entire South Bay. If RB City buildings have a ratio that is higher than this health and well-being project is looking for, then they should really think twice as they are doing what Congress is doing, enforcing different standards on the people than they practice themselves.
Please fully support this project as BCHD truly makes a positive impact and a real difference to those of us who live in the South Bay.
Please do not permit BCHD to have higher zoning or a FAR above what they have now.
I am opposed to the Private "partnership" with this public entity. BCHD is trying to expand their empire,
This is not the time to let them expand. They have shown bad judgement with their choices. I do not believe that they should be encouraged. I do not live close to BCHD, but I believe that they should not be developers. The bike path shows why.
"Regarding Agenda Item N1, I SUPPORT adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by staff. I SUPPORT a uniform 1.25 FAR for BCHD and all public institutions. BCHD’s community programs make Redondo Beach unique and should be supported by the City of Redondo Beach.
*ABOUT 200 COMMENTS OPPOSING N1 BY STOPBCHD PARTICIPANTS
RE: SPOT UPZONING OF BCHD TO 1.25 FAR - The community members supporting StopBCHD have presented two group letters in Opposition to the 1.25 BCHD FAR to the City Clerk, Council and Attorney. The letters represent 76 and 78 signatories and their families respectively. Further, at current count, StopBCHD has been bcc'ed on 38 additional correspondences rejecting the 1.25 FAR for BCHD. While we cannot know what other correspondence was submitted, we are confident that we are approaching 200 statements objecting to SPOT UPZONING OF BCHD and OPPOSING AGENDA ITEM N1.
**BCHD IS ALREADY THE LARGEST P-I DEVELOPMENT AND 300% OF AVERAGE P-I FAR
It should also be noted that based on analysis of the Planning Departments P-I FAR list, BCHD is currently the LARGEST SQUARE FOOT P-I development at 312,600 sqft. The LARGEST FAR is the City of Redondo Beach PD and Administration at an FAR of 0.87. The average FAR of all P-I is 0.26 and BCHD's current dense development is 300% of average.
***BCHD HAS DIMINISHED PROPERTY VALUES WITHIN 1/2-MILE BY $170M
In addition, econometric models show that property within one-half mile of the current 0.77 FAR development have suffered a loss of $170M in value over what their expected values would be.
****LA COUNTY DATA SHOWS NO HEALTH IMPACT BY BCHD
Statistical analysis using the Gallup value of health outcomes methodology and the LA County Dept of Public Health survey from 2023 demonstrates that BCHD provides no improvement in health outcomes in the Beach Cities. The primary driver of health outcomes is household income with a roughly 90% statistical "fit". The Beach Cities actually slightly underperform in health outcomes based on regression analysis, LA County
*****80% to 95% PLANNED NON-RESIDENT USE ON BCHD SITE
In direct opposition to the Superior Court decision INGL-C-1594, BCHD is no long providing its benefits for the "residents who reside within the District." In fact the damages of BCHD fall 100% in Redondo Beach, while the benefits for the District will be only 5% to 20%. That is clearly not in the best interest of Redondo Beach.
My name is Marc Schenasi and I am proud to serve as the Executive Director of South Bay Children's Health Center (SBCHC). I am here today to voice our steadfast support regarding Agenda Item N1, a uniform 1.25 FAR for BCHD and all public institutions.
For many years, SBCHC has collaborated closely with BCHD to address the multifaceted health needs of our community. This partnership has allowed us to bridge critical gaps in mental health care, dental health, and wellness support for children, teens, and families across the South Bay. BCHD’s expansion under a 1.25 FAR would not only ensure the sustainability of their services but also empower organizations like ours to meet the growing demands of a dynamic and diverse population.
The importance of BCHD’s work extends beyond individual programs; it is a cornerstone of community health infrastructure. From preventive care and mental health resources to wellness programs and health education, BCHD provides essential services that build a healthier, more equitable community. Reducing their capacity by enforcing a restrictive 0.50 FAR would limit their ability to respond effectively to the complex challenges we face today, including rising mental health needs and access to preventive care.
At South Bay Children’s Health Center, we see firsthand how BCHD’s programs serve as a lifeline for families in crisis and as a foundation for long-term wellness. Let us not underestimate the collective impact of public health organizations that work tirelessly to improve quality of life for all.
I urge you to support a uniform 1.25 FAR and enable BCHD to continue their vital mission. Together, we can ensure that our community remains strong, resilient, and capable of meeting the evolving needs of its residents.
Regarding Agenda Item N1, I SUPPORT adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by staff. I SUPPORT a uniform 1.25 FAR for BCHD.
Regarding the Agenda Item N-1, I SUPPORT the adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by staff. I SUPPORT a uniform 1.25 FAR for BCHD and all public institutions. As a retiree, the Beach Cities Gym has been central to my wellness, by providing both structured exercise and the opportunity to socialize with others in group classes.
Regarding Agenda Item N1, I SUPPORT adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by staff. I SUPPORT a uniform 1.25 FAR for BCHD and all public institutions.
BCHD provides valuable services to our community particularly for our young people at allcove. It is important to keep these services intact and even expand them.
Regarding Agenda Item N1, I OPPOSE adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by staff. I OPPOSE UNFAIR SPOT UPZONING for BCHD.
I am a resident and homeowner of 31 years directly across the street from the BCHD campus on North Prospect Avenue. The residents and homeowners on this street are very tired and we have had enough. This residential service street and the median that divides this street from the main Prospect Ave. has been neglected for decades. It is now a complete eyesore, unsafe, and not reflective of the image of what Redondo Beach is supposed to be.
Since June of this year we feel like we are living in a ghetto with the 405 Freeway on top of us. Any little bit of our privacy that was left with the unkept dead shrubs is now gone completely, and there is no safety barrier or noise deflection at all. We deal with noise of all kinds all day and night. From cars and motorcycles racing through Prospect Ave. at double and triple the 35 MPH speed limit, to people with obnoxiously loud booming audio and cell phone calls blasting from their cars. We can hear every car and motorcycle that goes in and out of the BCHD parking lot. Every screaming siren that blows down Prospect Ave. and into BCHD sometimes multiple times per day. We have to hear everything, all day, all night, every day of the week. We are suddenly living in an echo chamber of complete noise 24x7. Add the E-bike problem on top of it all. There is no traffic control and no enforcement at all. Violators run rampant on Prospect Ave., RBPD is nowhere to be seen.
The people have voted NO on Measure BC. So please respect the will of the people and stop trying to sneak and ram this unwanted BCHD overdevelopment plan down our throats. We don't want it or the additional noise and traffic down here. Please focus on what we, the tax paying homeowners and residents in this neighborhood and on this neglected, un-monitored street want and need. Get this street cleaned up, sound and safety proofed, and under control. You work for us, not BCHD and this should be your priority.
You who approve of this heinous overdevelopment idea probably don't live near it. OPPOSE
As a member of the Redondo Beach community, a public health professional, and a medical student, I support the work of Beach Cities Health District. They are a vital asset to our community in providing preventive health services across the lifespan. I have benefitted from their services such as the Center for Health & Fitness, summer fitness series, Blue Zones programs, and their funding and support of environmental projects in Redondo Beach including the community garden. I would have loved to have access to the allcove services when I was in high school and as a young adult.
The BCHD facilities are aging and in need of major upgrades. The board and staff have diligently studied ways to remodel and redevelop the site and provide even more community-oriented spaces and resources. The vision and future use of the site is artificially limited and obstructed by restrictive zoning parameters. As evidenced by the addendum to the EIR, setting the FAR to 1.25 for the BCHD site will not have any additional environmental impacts. You've commissioned the objective data, and now it's important that you listen to the evidence. Stand up for the good of the entire community, not just a few neighborhoods, and approve a uniform FAR of 1.25 for public institutional zones.
It's distressing to see this subject continue to come back, week after week, and subject the community to endless discussions about construction and BCHD. Look to any number of college campuses that expand and add new buildings and housing. This type of project would not be meaningfully different from those. A healthy city grows and changes. Allow BCHD to do so. Enough.
Regarding Agenda Item N1, I OPPOSE adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by staff."
I have lived in Redondo Beach most of my 65 years and I am opposed to a private developer controlling the South Bay Hospital property. I would love to know how many of the supporters for the change in the FAR live in Redondo Beach, or near the proposed community. Would you want this community in your backyard?
I live off Prospect, in the South end of town, but I grew up on the north side of Beryl, and in fact I had family that used South Bay Hospital's ER. The current use of the land has not created a major change to the area. The BCHD Healthy Living Campus will over power the surrounding residential homes, create traffic and noise. It does not fit with our community, and in fact it appears it is not being built for our community.
A change in the FAR is a sell out. Years ago city officials allowed 4 homes to be built on one lot in North Redondo and condos were built on the Esplanade. This has created a traffic and parking problem in our city. The developers prevailed again when the corner of PV Blvd and PCH was rezoned allowing the massive building that now occupies where Bristol Farms was located. Traffic again will be negatively impacted.
BCHD employees are being paid by the tax payers and they are working in the developers best interests, not the residents of Redondo Beach.
The Project needs to be stopped, for our children's sake.
Pam Absher
Regarding Agenda Item N1, I SUPPORT adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by staff. I SUPPORT a uniform 1.25 FAR for BCHD and all public institutions. BCHD Community Services supports vital care coordination for older adults and the projected exponential increase in this segment of the population will make the need even more critical in the future.
I strongly OPPOSE the adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan and the proposed 1.25 FAR for BCHD. THIS SPOT UPZONING WOULD DIRECTLY HARM OUR CITY AND ITS RESIDENTS.
The Planning Commission and General Plan Advisory Group both recommended a 0.5 FAR, which strikes a balance and considers the long-term impact on our community. Approving the 1.25 FAR would undermine this careful approach and send the wrong message—that the interests of non-district residents and private organizations outweigh the well-being of local taxpayers, especially when most of BCHD's programs are funded by OUR TAX DOLLARS.
Approving the 1.25 FAR would not only alter the character of our neighborhood and reduce property values, but also set a dangerous precedent for UNFAIR subsidies to non-residents under the guise of "public benefit." This decision will affect us for years to come, and it’s crucial that the City Council acts in the best interest of its residents.
Please reconsider the fairness and long-term impact of your decision. The community is watching, and we are counting on you to make the right choice for our city’s future.
Regarding Agenda Item N1. I oppose adoption of the Addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by Staff. I oppose unfair Spot Upzoning for BCHD a NON Public Safety organization.
The “South Bay Hospital District” at the time it was formed and the building of a “local community Hospital” commenced…In the early 1950’s
* On Eminent Domain Land
*. Which had belong to Mr. Huntington
*. With a Bond
*. For the three BEACH Cities of
Manhattan Beach
Hermosa Beach
Redondo Beach
Because the residents of these THREE beach cities knew they needed a “Local Hospital” and voted for a Bond Measure to be included in their property tax to cover the cost for it… FOR 30 years.
Unfortunately the Hospital was not successful and another entity took it over. However the Board of the South Bay Hospital District, not wanting to let go of the tax payer owned property changed their name TO… The Beach Cities Health District (BCHD).
They began offering programs, and services that do NOT meet a single requirement of the Eminent Domain conditions, or any of the Bond Restrictions that the voters approved.
The THREE Beach Cities are NOW still paying for the operating expenses of a “Health District” NOT a “Hospital District” that is expanding its Services and its Foot-Print beyond the residents of the THREE Beach Cities.
With its BEACH -CREEP… BCHD is now offering Services TO non-Beach City residents AT the three-beach Cities expense. There is not a Hawthorne Beach, a Lawndale Beach, a Lomita Beach, an Inglewood Beach…etc. the first two words IN Beach Cities SAYS it ALL!
There are 88 Cities within Los Angeles County. 95% of them do not have a Health District. Let BCHD change their name to The Greater South Bay Health District! Stop raiding the property taxes of the three beach cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach
for non-resident users!
Laura Zahn
Beneficiary of the Kay T Zahn Revokable Trust 2408/2306 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278
310-693-3317
myhomecastle@yahoo.com
Regarding Agenda Item N1, I OPPOSE adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by staff. I am a resident and homeowner of 15 years on Ronald Avenue in Torrance. My house is less than 1/4 mile from the BCHD campus.
I am a resident and homeowner of a lovely home Torrance home directly behind from the BCHD campus on North Prospect Avenue. My neighbors and I are tired of hearing all about the building and area you want to construct right in the middle of our neighborhood. Our property values will go down, traffic will increase, and we will no longer be living in a quaint and quiet neighborhood. Have you ever stopped to wonder how you would like this in your backyard? Please reconsider this monstrosity. Jennifer Sams
I am a volunteer at The Center for Health and Fitness which is part of Beach Cities Health District. In the many years that I have been volunteering and using the facilities at the Center, I have seen our community benefit from the exercise, diet, and general health counseling that the facility and services that have been provided to the public. These services can be improved and expanded to serve the community better by allowing this facility and similar service facilities to expand to a FAR of 1.25. Please consider this request for the benefit of the entire south bay beach community. Thank you for your consideration - Howard Darvey
I fully support BCHD's mission and its plans to replace a seismically unsafe building with a facility that will highly benefit the South Bay. The organization's goals and objectives are uniquely aligned with healthy living as an important component for residents and their welfare. I don't know of any other organization or company that supports this the way that BCHD does.
I have been a member of CHF for almost 20 years and have learned to appreciate their efforts to create a community that is focused on helping people live a better, healthier life along with the sense of helping each other.
I truly hope that the City Council will step up and support them and their mission by approving the ratio for this project, showing that they truly care about not just RB residents, but those of the entire South Bay. If RB City buildings have a ratio that is higher than this health and well-being project is looking for, then they should really think twice as they are doing what Congress is doing, enforcing different standards on the people than they practice themselves.
Please fully support this project as BCHD truly makes a positive impact and a real difference to those of us who live in the South Bay.
Please do not permit BCHD to have higher zoning or a FAR above what they have now.
I am opposed to the Private "partnership" with this public entity. BCHD is trying to expand their empire,
This is not the time to let them expand. They have shown bad judgement with their choices. I do not believe that they should be encouraged. I do not live close to BCHD, but I believe that they should not be developers. The bike path shows why.
As an elected board member of the Beach Cities Health District, I SUPPORT a uniform 1.25 F.A.R. for all public institutions.
"Regarding Agenda Item N1, I SUPPORT adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by staff. I SUPPORT a uniform 1.25 FAR for BCHD and all public institutions. BCHD’s community programs make Redondo Beach unique and should be supported by the City of Redondo Beach.
*ABOUT 200 COMMENTS OPPOSING N1 BY STOPBCHD PARTICIPANTS
RE: SPOT UPZONING OF BCHD TO 1.25 FAR - The community members supporting StopBCHD have presented two group letters in Opposition to the 1.25 BCHD FAR to the City Clerk, Council and Attorney. The letters represent 76 and 78 signatories and their families respectively. Further, at current count, StopBCHD has been bcc'ed on 38 additional correspondences rejecting the 1.25 FAR for BCHD. While we cannot know what other correspondence was submitted, we are confident that we are approaching 200 statements objecting to SPOT UPZONING OF BCHD and OPPOSING AGENDA ITEM N1.
**BCHD IS ALREADY THE LARGEST P-I DEVELOPMENT AND 300% OF AVERAGE P-I FAR
It should also be noted that based on analysis of the Planning Departments P-I FAR list, BCHD is currently the LARGEST SQUARE FOOT P-I development at 312,600 sqft. The LARGEST FAR is the City of Redondo Beach PD and Administration at an FAR of 0.87. The average FAR of all P-I is 0.26 and BCHD's current dense development is 300% of average.
***BCHD HAS DIMINISHED PROPERTY VALUES WITHIN 1/2-MILE BY $170M
In addition, econometric models show that property within one-half mile of the current 0.77 FAR development have suffered a loss of $170M in value over what their expected values would be.
****LA COUNTY DATA SHOWS NO HEALTH IMPACT BY BCHD
Statistical analysis using the Gallup value of health outcomes methodology and the LA County Dept of Public Health survey from 2023 demonstrates that BCHD provides no improvement in health outcomes in the Beach Cities. The primary driver of health outcomes is household income with a roughly 90% statistical "fit". The Beach Cities actually slightly underperform in health outcomes based on regression analysis, LA County
*****80% to 95% PLANNED NON-RESIDENT USE ON BCHD SITE
In direct opposition to the Superior Court decision INGL-C-1594, BCHD is no long providing its benefits for the "residents who reside within the District." In fact the damages of BCHD fall 100% in Redondo Beach, while the benefits for the District will be only 5% to 20%. That is clearly not in the best interest of Redondo Beach.
My name is Marc Schenasi and I am proud to serve as the Executive Director of South Bay Children's Health Center (SBCHC). I am here today to voice our steadfast support regarding Agenda Item N1, a uniform 1.25 FAR for BCHD and all public institutions.
For many years, SBCHC has collaborated closely with BCHD to address the multifaceted health needs of our community. This partnership has allowed us to bridge critical gaps in mental health care, dental health, and wellness support for children, teens, and families across the South Bay. BCHD’s expansion under a 1.25 FAR would not only ensure the sustainability of their services but also empower organizations like ours to meet the growing demands of a dynamic and diverse population.
The importance of BCHD’s work extends beyond individual programs; it is a cornerstone of community health infrastructure. From preventive care and mental health resources to wellness programs and health education, BCHD provides essential services that build a healthier, more equitable community. Reducing their capacity by enforcing a restrictive 0.50 FAR would limit their ability to respond effectively to the complex challenges we face today, including rising mental health needs and access to preventive care.
At South Bay Children’s Health Center, we see firsthand how BCHD’s programs serve as a lifeline for families in crisis and as a foundation for long-term wellness. Let us not underestimate the collective impact of public health organizations that work tirelessly to improve quality of life for all.
I urge you to support a uniform 1.25 FAR and enable BCHD to continue their vital mission. Together, we can ensure that our community remains strong, resilient, and capable of meeting the evolving needs of its residents.
Thank you.
Marc Schenasi
Executive Director
South Bay Children's Health Center
OPPOSE UNFAIR SPOT UPZONING FOR BCHD. OPPOSE N1 AGENDA ITEM
Please do not allow for BCHD land a FAR of 1.25. Follow the advise of the Planning Commission and GPA!!!
Regarding Agenda Item N1, I SUPPORT adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by staff. I SUPPORT a uniform 1.25 FAR for BCHD.
Regarding the Agenda Item N-1, I SUPPORT the adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by staff. I SUPPORT a uniform 1.25 FAR for BCHD and all public institutions. As a retiree, the Beach Cities Gym has been central to my wellness, by providing both structured exercise and the opportunity to socialize with others in group classes.
Regarding Agenda Item N1, I SUPPORT adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by staff. I SUPPORT a uniform 1.25 FAR for BCHD and all public institutions.
BCHD provides valuable services to our community particularly for our young people at allcove. It is important to keep these services intact and even expand them.
Regarding Agenda Item N1, I OPPOSE adoption of the addendum to the Final Program EIR for the General Plan as recommended by staff. I OPPOSE UNFAIR SPOT UPZONING for BCHD.
I am a resident and homeowner of 31 years directly across the street from the BCHD campus on North Prospect Avenue. The residents and homeowners on this street are very tired and we have had enough. This residential service street and the median that divides this street from the main Prospect Ave. has been neglected for decades. It is now a complete eyesore, unsafe, and not reflective of the image of what Redondo Beach is supposed to be.
Since June of this year we feel like we are living in a ghetto with the 405 Freeway on top of us. Any little bit of our privacy that was left with the unkept dead shrubs is now gone completely, and there is no safety barrier or noise deflection at all. We deal with noise of all kinds all day and night. From cars and motorcycles racing through Prospect Ave. at double and triple the 35 MPH speed limit, to people with obnoxiously loud booming audio and cell phone calls blasting from their cars. We can hear every car and motorcycle that goes in and out of the BCHD parking lot. Every screaming siren that blows down Prospect Ave. and into BCHD sometimes multiple times per day. We have to hear everything, all day, all night, every day of the week. We are suddenly living in an echo chamber of complete noise 24x7. Add the E-bike problem on top of it all. There is no traffic control and no enforcement at all. Violators run rampant on Prospect Ave., RBPD is nowhere to be seen.
The people have voted NO on Measure BC. So please respect the will of the people and stop trying to sneak and ram this unwanted BCHD overdevelopment plan down our throats. We don't want it or the additional noise and traffic down here. Please focus on what we, the tax paying homeowners and residents in this neighborhood and on this neglected, un-monitored street want and need. Get this street cleaned up, sound and safety proofed, and under control. You work for us, not BCHD and this should be your priority.
You who approve of this heinous overdevelopment idea probably don't live near it. OPPOSE