Agenda Topics & Updates:

E-Bike Update

The Police Department gave an E-Bike Update, find out about it here.

On the November Ballot

$93-Million dollar City Bond for Police & Fire Buildings. County Ballot: Measure FP

FP To recruit/retain qualified firefighters/paramedics/police, improve Redondo Beach’s ability to provide fire/police protection and 911 response, help keep Redondo Beach safe by repairing/replacing/upgrading deteriorated fire/police stations/facilities, including removing asbestos and mold, shall Redondo Beach’s measure authorizing $ 93,350,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying on average $ 17.45 per $ 100,000 of assessed valuation, generating approximately $6,280,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, requiring oversight, spending disclosure, and all funds spent locally, be adopted?

Measure DD, Article 27 Update, County Ballot: Measure RB

RB PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT. Shall the measure be adopted (1) amending the Redondo Beach City Charter sections relating to “ Major Changes in Allowable Land Use” in conformity with a Superior Court ruling that the voter approval requirement of the City Charter shall not apply to an amendment to, or update of, the Housing Element of the City’s General Plan, or the zoning changes contemplated by the Draft Housing Element; and (2) changing the requirement that sample ballot materials be “mailed” to “made available”?

School Board Charter Amendment, County Ballot: Measure SD

SD PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT. Shall Article XVI Redondo Beach Unified School District pertaining to Section 16.1 Board Members remove without compensation, except necessary expenses when acting as a designated representative of the Board of Education as provided in the Education Code of the State of California?

School Board School Board, County Ballot: Measure S

S Redondo Beach School Repair/Student Safety Measure. To improve quality education and protect student safety by repairing/replacing leaky roofs, deteriorating plumbing/sewer systems, outdated heating/cooling systems, portable classrooms, upgrading classrooms/learning technology, and making student safety/school security improvements, shall Redondo Beach Unified School District’s measure be adopted authorizing $278,000,000 of bonds at legal rates, levying $29.95 per $100,000 assessed value ($14,940,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, requiring independent oversight, audits, spending disclosure and all funds locally controlled?

Instant Run-off

Instant run-off is not as simple as it was sold. The complexity is immense, the system is complicated. Voter education is key. Will we be ready? Find out!

Other Topics of Discussion

Earthquake APP! Here is where to get your earthquake app: Iphone App; Android App
Good Neighbors Pledge: Recent Supreme Court decision regarding homelessness.
Redondo Beach Firefighters get a new Labor Contract: Taking care of the employees, fixing the significant pay issues in Redondo.
Rotary 100 years Celebration: Celebrating 100 Years, with 100 days of kindness!
International Surf Festival/Medal of Valor: Biggest event ever!