RESOLUTION NO. 2308-079
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RESOLUTION NO. CC-2308-079
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2023 AS “10K SWIM FOR MENTAL HEALTH DAY” IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH IN SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPORT OF THE SOUTH BAY CHILDREN’S HEALTH
CENTER FUNDRAISING WATER SPORTS EVENT FOR THE SOUTH BAY
YOUTH PROJECT TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
COASTAL WATERS AND IN APPRECIATION OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES’ EFFORTS TO PERMIT THE EVENT AND PROVIDE LOGISTICAL
SUPPORT
WHEREAS, the City of Redondo Beach (“City”) and the County of Los Angeles (“County”) have determined that water access and coastal recreation are critical community elements in providing a healthy environment for residents and visitors to the City; and WHEREAS, the City and the County provide and promote numerous parks and recreation facilities, programs and events for public use, enjoyment and general public welfare benefit; and
WHEREAS, the City supports the increased use of its coastal waters for recreation and sporting activities and is appreciative of its collaboration with the County and the services the County provides to maintain, activate and supervise the beaches; and WHEREAS, in 2021, over $2,700 in funds were donated to the South Bay Youth Project (“SBYP”), which is part of the South Bay Children’s Health Center as part of the event; and WHEREAS, in 2022, over $1,500 in funds were donated to the SBYP as part of the event; and
WHEREAS, the SBYP offers a full range of child and youth focused mental health services in a clinical environment and local schools; and WHEREAS, in 2023, South Bay Children’s Health Center desires to raise over $5,000 for the SBYP by holding a swim charity event; and
WHEREAS, the City has partnered with the County, local water sports professionals, and businesses to create open water swim events for the purpose of activating City’s coastal waters; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to create annual open water swim events that integrate with internationally sanctioned swimming events to promote water sports and demonstrate the capacity and attractiveness of the County and the coastal waters; and WHEREAS, this open water charity swim event will be held on October 1, 2023 and is expected to draw County residents of all ages who will participate in mental health awareness and fundraising a charity swim event; and
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WHEREAS, local residents and spectators from the region will also be drawn to the event to enjoy the race and the County beach, and support South Bay Children’s Health Center fundraising for the benefit of SBYP.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Redondo Beach does hereby declare Sunday, October 1, 2023 as “10K Swim for Mental Health Day” in Redondo Beach in support of the first charity swim event to raise money for local mental health awareness and programs.
SECTION 2. That the City of Redondo Beach does hereby recognize partnerships with the County of Los Angeles and South Bay Children’s Health Center for the organization and implementation of the open water charity swim event.
SECTION 3. That the City of Redondo Beach does hereby thank the County of Los Angeles for its review and permitting of the event and is grateful for the logistical services it will provide to support the event.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk of the City of Redondo Beach shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and shall enter the same in the Book of Original Resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of August, 2023. _____________________________
William C. Brand, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
___________________________ ______________________________ Michael W. Webb, City Attorney Eleanor Manzano, CMC, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 2308-079
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ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH )
I, Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk of the City of Redondo Beach, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. CC-2308-079 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Redondo Beach, California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 15 th day
of August, 2023, and thereafter signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, and that said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Eleanor Manzano, CMC
City Clerk