June 12, 2024

BCHD Looks at Possible Bond Measure to Help Improve Safety & Health in the Beach Cities



Beach Cities Health District has held three public meetings and met with several community organizations to inform and answer questions from the community ahead of a proposed Health and Wellness Bond that could be placed on the November 5, 2024 ballot.



The community meetings, one each in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach, featured a presentation along with Q&A from the community regarding the potential Health & Wellness Bond being considered by the Health District.

The BCHD Board of Directors will discuss placing the bond measure on the ballot at their next two Board meetings, June 26 and July 24.

Beach Cities Health District Community Health & Wellness Measure 

BCHD is exploring a $30 Million General Obligation Bond to:

• Safely demolish the old South Bay Hospital building that was built in the late 1950s, and does not meet current seismic construction standards. 
• Replace the building with up to two acres of open space that will be used for outdoor health and wellness programs.  
• Expand youth mental health services by completing a youth mental health center (allcove Beach Cities) with environmental and sustainability best practices. 

The measure would levy $3.00 per $100,000 of assessed value on residences in the Beach Cities, generating $1.7 million per year for the project. It would also require that all spending be publicly disclosed and monitored, with all funds being used locally. 

We Welcome Your Comments

Residents and community members can submit comments regarding the proposed Community Health & Wellness Measure (or other BCHD-related topics) via e-mail to Communications@bchd.org. We welcome your feedback!

(Please Note: Comments for the June BCHD Board of Directors meeting should be submitted by 5 p.m. on June 26, 2024. Comments for the July meeting should be submitted by 5 p.m. on July 24, 2024.)



Hybrid Board of Directors Meetings



BCHD holds public board meetings on the fourth Wednesday of the month (except August and December). Residents are encouraged to attend board meetings either via Zoom or in BCHD’s Beach Cities Room - Lower Level, 514 N. Prospect Avenue in Redondo Beach. You may also contact board members directly with questions or comments, or call 310-374-3426, ext. 8213.

Regular Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 26

6:30 p.m.