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Our Redondo Beach waterfront should be our City’s pride and joy, and an economic generator for our tax base via the seaside businesses. However, the wear and tear and steady deterioration of the harbor, pier and parking structure has taken a toll on this former jewel of the South Bay. Our waterfront area was built in the 1960s and ’70s. The plaza was completed in the 1980s. These structures are 40, 50 and 60 years old! Like anything more than a half-century old, our waterfront is currently in need of significant repair. Our city leaders, pier businesses and most residents are well aware of the need to address the issues with Seaside Lagoon, the pier, bike and pedestrian path circulation, compliance with water quality standards, a rising sea level, and the multiple elevation changes that negatively impact our waterfront today. The much-needed renovation, if the City has to pay for it, will cost Redondo Beach taxpayers nearly $200 million dollars. So how can we possibly make the necessary improvements without the Redondo Beach taxpayers having to foot the bill? Enter CenterCal, a local developer with a smart and attractive vision for our waterfront; and a pledge to invest their own money (not taxpayer money) into the project! Revitalizing our waterfront continues to be one of the Chamber’s two priorities because it will bring economic vitality to our city, and the redevelopment will increase profits for existing businesses and attract new businesses to a safe, solid and vibrant waterfront. Imagine the charm of our existing businesses in an entirely refreshed environment, the addition of new restaurants and shops, a Public Market and acres of new open space—not to mention the additional tax revenue to the City, estimated at $6 million annually—all at no cost to Redondo Beach taxpayers. The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce supports CenterCal’s plans for revitalizing our waterfront. We are opposed to Measure C, because Redondo Beach taxpayers should NOT foot the $200 million cost for revitalizing the waterfront!! Vote NO on C! Chair’s MESSAGE By Ann Garten, Chair of the Board
Our Redondo Beach waterfront should be our City’s pride and joy, and an economic generator for our tax base via the seaside businesses. However, the wear and tear and steady deterioration of the harbor, pier and parking structure has taken a toll on this former jewel of the South Bay.
Our waterfront area was built in the 1960s and ’70s. The plaza was completed in the 1980s. These structures are 40, 50 and 60 years old! Like anything more than a half-century old, our waterfront is currently in need of significant repair. Our city leaders, pier businesses and most residents are well aware of the need to address the issues with Seaside Lagoon, the pier, bike and pedestrian path circulation, compliance with water quality standards, a rising sea level, and the multiple elevation changes that negatively impact our waterfront today.
The much-needed renovation, if the City has to pay for it, will cost Redondo Beach taxpayers nearly $200 million dollars. So how can we possibly make the necessary improvements without the Redondo Beach taxpayers having to foot the bill?
Enter CenterCal, a local developer with a smart and attractive vision for our waterfront; and a pledge to invest their own money (not taxpayer money) into the project! Revitalizing our waterfront continues to be one of the Chamber’s two priorities because it will bring economic vitality to our city, and the redevelopment will increase profits for existing businesses and attract new businesses to a safe, solid and vibrant waterfront.
Imagine the charm of our existing businesses in an entirely refreshed environment, the addition of new restaurants and shops, a Public Market and acres of new open space—not to mention the additional tax revenue to the City, estimated at $6 million annually—all at no cost to Redondo Beach taxpayers.
The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce supports CenterCal’s plans for revitalizing our waterfront. We are opposed to Measure C, because Redondo Beach taxpayers should NOT foot the $200 million cost for revitalizing the waterfront!! Vote NO on C! Chair’s MESSAGE
By Ann Garten, Chair of the Board