extending from Diamond to Beryl and Prospect to Flagler |
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and former hospital site does not currently meet tenant needs and is in need of a seismic upgrade |
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acres of active green space in new Master Plan |
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Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) has been working closely with the community since 2017 to reimagine our medical campus – home to our 60-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’s Healthy Living Campus Next Steps
The next step in the process is submitting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application to the City of Redondo Beach. The “pre-application” was submitted in February, 2022 and included the following items:
What is a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)?
Conditional use permits (CUPs) are uses permitted on a permanent basis within a district as long as the governing body’s conditions are met. Permitted conditional use permits are expressly listed for each district in the zoning ordinance.
Additional next steps in the process include the selection of an operator for the Residential Care facility for the elderly (RCFE) and awarding a design-build construction contract, with a tentative start of construction in 2023.
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Healthy Living Campus Master Plan
Conceptual Open Space Rendering
View a conceptual video rendering of what the Healthy Living Campus master plan open space could look like.
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Soil borings on BCHD Campus – April 14, 2022
Today, Thursday, April 14, a geotechnical engineer and representatives from BCHD performed exploratory soil borings in the northerly and northeasterly parking lots of 514 N. Prospect Ave. (highlighted on the map below).
These tests are to obtain soil subsurface data to perform technical analyses and prepare preliminary geologic, geotechnical, water percolation and construction recommendations for the Healthy Living Campus project.
For more information about the Healthy Living Campus project, you can visit bchdcampus.org. We will also continue to share regular updates about the project.
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Healthy Living Campus Myth vs Fact
You may have seen posts on social media regarding BCHD and our Healthy Living Campus project. There have been misstatements in many of these posts and we’d like to set the record straight. The “Myth v. Fact” list below includes some of the claims made in the left column – taken from emails or social media posts – with the facts about the project and/or BCHD in the right column.
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Myth The Healthy Living Campus project will be “a privately owned residential facility for the elderly.”
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Fact False. The plan is a public-private partnership (P3) – a finance model that utilizes private investments in public projects to bolster taxpayers’ return on investment. The result: Taxpayers pay less for the programs and services they are receiving, while also benefitting from the improvement on the community asset. In this case, the project would include a youth wellness center focused on mental health, facilities for dozens of vital community health programs, more than two acres of green space , and memory care and assisted living facilities.
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Myth The Healthy Living Campus project will be “a privately owned residential facility for the elderly.”
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Fact False. The plan is a public-private partnership (P3) – a finance model that utilizes private investments in public projects to bolster taxpayers’ return on investment. The result: Taxpayers pay less for the programs and services they are receiving, while also benefitting from the improvement on the community asset. In this case, the project would include a youth wellness center focused on mental health, facilities for dozens of vital community health programs, more than two acres of green space , and senior living facilities.
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Myth BCHD spends 50% of property taxes on executive pay ($2M+ annual).
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Fact Regarding salaries, this claim distorts BCHD’s budget numbers and misrepresents the impact of employee salaries to the total budget. In FY 21-22, BCHD received $4.3 million in property taxes and spent $8.5 million, (61% of its $13.9 million budget) on programs, services and grants. Administrative costs, including salaries, made up 18% of BCHD’s expenses. BCHD policy calls for a compensation program that is competitive, legally compliant, and equitable. A consultant reviews the compensation structure and ensures alignment with the organization structure, job content, market trends, and other developments. Most BCHD salaries are currently at or below the market for comparable positions.
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Myth BCHD does not have the authority to create an assisted living facility. The building must remain a hospital.
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Fact False. As outlined in Section 32121(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, healthcare districts are empowered under state law to establish, maintain and operate healthcare facilities, including retirement programs, services and facilities. Additionally, all elements of the Healthy Living Campus will comply with local zoning regulations.
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Myth The proposed Healthy Living Campus is as big as the Crypto.Com Arena (nee Staples Center) in Los Angeles.
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Fact False. According to the Los Angeles Sports Council, the Crypto.com Area/Staples Center itself is 950,000 square feet, not including parking, and 150 feet high. The Healthy Living Campus – including the proposed parking structure – is estimated to be 792,520 square feet, according to Paul Murdoch Architects, with the tallest portion of the building being 83 feet. Using an “apples to apples” comparison (i.e., no parking), Crypto.Com Arena/Staples Center is double the size of the 473,020-square foot structure planned for the Healthy Living Campus.
Without Parking:
Crypto.com building: 950,000 sq ft
HLC building: 473,020 sq ft
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Myth BCHD has ignored a petition from 1,200 surrounding residents.
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Fact False. The organizers of the petition effort sent the petition to BCHD on June 8, 2021, two days before the end of the comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Report.
By the time the petition was sent to BCHD, the design of the project had changed due to input from the public and expert consultants, making many of the concerns listed in the petition irrelevant or out-of-date. BCHD responded to the petition in the same way as other DEIR comments, via the Final EIR.
Seventy percent (802) of the signatures are from outside the Beach Cities, including Torrance, Gardena, Rancho Palos Verdes, Lomita and others.
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Virtual Social Hour with BCHD Care Manager Charlotte Barnett
We want to provide a space for people to talk, ask questions and share their experience during COVID-19. Join us if you want to learn more about community resources or BCHD, or if you just want to connect! Open to all.
First & Third Tuesday of the Month
(April 19)
Now 10 – 11 a.m.
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Virtual BCHD Board Meeting
BCHD holds public board meetings at 6:30 p.m. every month (except Aug. and Dec.). Details about the meeting and agenda can be found online.
Wednesday, April 27
6:30 p.m.
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Virtual Mindfulness Drop-In
Take 30 minutes to downshift and practice mindfulness techniques. The guided session will be led by a trained Beach Cities Health District instructor.
First Wednesday of the Month
(May 4)
4 – 4:30 p.m.
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Virtual Happiness Chats
This is a casual discussion group with light-hearted activities to spark conversation. Share ideas, tips, resources, jokes, quotes – anything that supports our happiness!
Second Tuesday of the Month
(May 10)
12:30 – 1 p.m.
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Virtual Families Connected Parent Chat
A free parent support group led by a licensed professional from the Thelma McMillen Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment at Torrance Memorial Medical Center held in partnership with South Bay Families Connected. Open to all parents.
Tuesdays
10 – 10:50 a.m.
Upcoming Topics
April 19: Getting Your Child to Open Up About Drug and Alcohol Use
April 26: Helping Youth De-Stress in Healthy Ways
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Apply for a BCHD Advisory Committee
BCHD Board of Directors is seeking qualified residents of the cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach or Redondo Beach to serve on its advisory committees. Committee members have a direct impact on the numerous health and wellness programs and services BCHD provides to the community. Applications are due by noon on Monday, May 2.
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Random Acts of Kindness
It only takes a simple act like a heartfelt message, a thoughtful gift or a warm embrace to make someone's day. Sharing your love is the most natural act of kindness.
Here are a few ideas to help you incorporate random acts of kindness into your day:
- Call or send a text to someone you haven't talked to in a while
- Show your gratitude by saying "thank you" more often
- Set aside an extra portion of a meal to take to a neighbor who could use a little TLC (tender loving care)
- Cut some flowers from your garden and give them to a friend or coworker
- Compliment someone's kindness
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