06
Jun
$9 million in Redondo Beach taxpayer money wasted!
$9 million in Redondo Beach taxpayer money wasted in a wasteful and arrogant government act
Category: Redondo Beach
25
May
Redondo’s Galleria traffic war on Lawndale
Residents of Redondo Beach should be aware that their Planning Commission approved new development on the Galleria property that adds 300 apartment units. According to the developer’s own Environmental Impact Report, this project will add over 33% more traffic congestion to the area (given the baseline used, it could be more like 50%). This project […]
25
May
Let it happen here… Be Wise – Vote High Rise (?)
If you live anywhere around Redondo or Hermosa Beach, you will be rewarded by taking a close look at this very interesting picture. I’ll give you a few minutes… This is a newspaper advertisement promoting two Hermosa Beach ballot measures in November 1962, which would change zoning in the city to allow high-rise residential buildings […]
24
May
Redondo Beach AES Power Plant zoning mischaracterized in sale listing
Here is the real estate agents’ online listing of the Redondo Beach AES Power Plant property. It appears innocent enough, except it states that the zoning is “Generating Plant”. Any zoning change to that property is subject to approval by vote of the Redondo Beach residents. So, an unwitting prospective purchaser would think that the […]
24
May
What’s going on with the Redondo Beach power plant deal?
Last November, the Redondo Beach Mayor, City Council, LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn, State Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, and State Senator Ben Allen’s representatives announced plans to acquire the 51-acre AES Power-Plant site. They plan to coordinate state and county funding sources so this would create no new taxes for Redondo residents. Everyone is very excited […]
23
Sep
Map of the Redondo Beach Waterfront in King Harbor.
Keep King Harbor a Harbor! Here is the project in it’s full glory. Almost $400 million, doubling the traffic, massive movie theater. The incredibly shrinking seaside lagoon, ONE THIRD of which is being paved over with a private road, parking and four buildings being built on actual parkland. Help us preserve our Harbor, keep King […]
10
Jul
King Harbor CARE Initiative Final Submission
Redondo Beach CARE (Coastal Access Revitalization and Enhancement) Act. Here’s the final King Harbor CARE initiative. This Initiative was submitted at 5:00pm Tuesday June 28th to the Redondo Beach City Clerk’s Office for review via the City Attorney’s office. We expect final review from the City around Mid-July, then have our Notice of Intent posted […]
09
Feb
Rescue Our Waterfront Announces Citizen-led Ballot Initiative
Residents Seek to Limit Overdevelopment of Redondo Beach Waterfront Rescue Our Waterfront (ROW), a Redondo Beach grassroots organization, today announced its intent to submit a citywide ballot initiative which would ensure proper-sized development of the City’s harbor and pier areas, with a goal to protect coastal dependent recreational and commercial uses. “We are fortunate to […]