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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 2023
F.1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
From: Mark Nelson (
To: Kevin Cody; Garth Meyer
Cc: CityClerk
Subject: FYI BCHD Bike Path from CPRA responses
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023 10:54:40 AM
Attachments: Re BCHD Followup 2.pdf
Re Bike path project modifications.pdf
September Metro Board Report MM MSP and MR Transit Annual Updates.pdf RE BCHD Followup.pdf
BCHD bike path.pdf
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While SBCCOG asserted to its own Board that Metro approved the reduction in scope of the bike path from 1200 feet to 400 feet with an associated cost reduction of $1.83M to $1.73M, SBCCOG cannot provide a document that demonstrates this supposed Metro approval. A 67% reduction in scope with a 5% reduction in cost stinks. BCHD is 15X over the cost estimated in the SB Bike Master Plan. Is that really a good use of tax funding? cc: Redondo Beach City Council Public Comment
Chair John Cruikshank
South Bay Cities Council of Governments
2355 Crenshaw Blvd, #125
Torrance, CA 90501
June 14, 2023
Re: Measure M Project Scope Reduction
Dear Chair Cruikshank,
Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) respectfully requests that the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Board supports an amendment to our Measure M MSP funding agreement with Metro to reflect a reduction of scope to our bike path project, formerly known as the “Diamond Street to Flagler Lane Bicycle Lane.”
The SBCCOG recommended this project to Metro for funding though the Multi-Year Subregional program, which was approved by the Metro Board in September 2019. The original scope of the project was to take place in both the City of Redondo Beach and the City of Torrance. Though we have worked with both cities to complete this project, the city of Torrance has opted not to move forward with the project at this time and thus we are only completing the Redondo Beach scope starting at Diamond Street/Prosect Avenue heading northeast through the alley to the Redondo Beach city limits (see attachment for project map).
We have received approvals from the city of Redondo Beach and have initiated the bid process.
We are expecting to start construction on the Redondo Beach portion of the project in July with project completion targeted by the end of September.
Our original funding amount was for $1.83 million and we expect the modified project costs to be closer to $1.73 million. We anticipate returning the balance of about $100,000 back to the subregional program. The increase project costs are due to project delays, costs to re-design the project, additional retaining wall work, and escalation in construction costs.
While we cannot move forward with the entire scope of the original project, we are pleased to be able to build a portion of this project that aims to close an important gap in bicycle infrastructure identified in the South Bay Bicycle Master Plan. This project will better connect North Redondo Beach and Torrance with South Redondo Beach and provides a safer route to schools, beaches, and the harbor. The project will enhance safety and regional connectivity, adding a bike path, lane markings and signage, lighting, median landscaping, retaining walls, new pavement, and video bike detection.
Through our work with the Blue Zones Project® and it’s “Living Streets” philosophy, we are excited for the opportunity to incorporate people-friendly street design and livability principles to enhance the active transportation network with Measure M subregional funding. We appreciate your consideration and value the support of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].
Respectfully,
Tom Bakaly
Chief Executive Officer
Beach Cities Health District
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July 19, 2023
Ms. Jacki Bacharach
South Bay Cities Council of Governments
2355 Crenshaw Blvd., #125
Torrance, CA 90501
Dear Ms. Bacharach:
We appreciate the South Bay Cities Council of Government’s partnership with BCHD in allocating Measure M subregional funds to construct the Diamond Street Bike Path project. Given that this project was first initiated in 2019, this letter serves to outline the history of the project to provide additional context and clarify the amended project scope and project costs.
The original funding agreement, which was approved by Metro in September 2019, was in the amount was $1,833,877. The original project proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements from Beryl Street/Flagler Lane to Prospect Avenue/Diamond Street, stretching across both the City of Redondo Beach and the City of Torrance.
As we went through the design process, we discovered the need for the addition of retaining walls in the alley portion of the project that were not anticipated, but necessary to widen the bike path and secure the hillside.
When we amended our funding agreement with Metro in July 2022 for a project extension, the additional scope of the retaining walls was included, which increased the total project cost to $2.68 million. BCHD had agreed to cover the additional $850,000, though this was not a commitment to a local match amount, but a commitment to cover any project costs above the $1.83 million grant amount. We want to note that after the funding agreement was amended, the BCHD team was able to value engineer the project, eliminating the need for one of the two retaining walls and greatly reducing the overall project costs to, at the time, $2.06 million.
The Redondo Beach Public Works Commission approved the project in April 2022. As conditions for approval, the City requested adding additional scope including the repaving of Diamond Street where the sharrows will be installed, and video scope detection at the intersection to allow for cyclists to trigger the signal without getting off of their bicycles. These additional project components cost $190,000 that were not initially anticipated.
As Torrance is declined to participate in the project, their portion of the scope of work has been removed. The new scope of work will only take place in Redondo Beach, and is as follows:
• Class III sharrows lane markings and signage starting at intersection of Diamond Street and Prospect Avenue headed northeast, transitioning into a Class I bike path from the beginning of the alley to the Redondo Beach city limits.
• Retaining wall and regrading work adjacent to Class I bike path. • Street and pedestrian lighting throughout the length of the project. • Complete re-paving of all of Diamond Street from Prospect Ave to the alley. • New and expanded asphalt paving at alley.
• New trees and planting in the median at Diamond Street and at the bottom of the hillside at the new retaining wall.
• New irrigation systems.
• Video Scope Vison bike detection sensor added to the existing traffic signalization system at Prospect Ave and Diamond Street.
• Signage and graphics for traffic and pedestrian safety.
BCHD submitted final designs, reflecting the above scope, to the City of Redondo Beach in March 2023 and received approvals in May. At that time the projected cost of the Redondo Beach scope of the project was $1.56 million.
However, bids came in higher than expected, at $1.73 million, in June 2023. Construction is currently underway, and we are expected to complete the project by the end of September 2023.
Though the overall boundary of the project has been reduced, the increased projects costs for the remaining scope can be attributed to the following:
• Scope Adjustments to the Remaining Work Area in Redondo Beach—including the addition of the retaining wall, paving and video bike detection.
• Post-COVID Market factors—that have caused higher escalation on construction projects in the region.
Original 2019 Budget included an allowance for escalation but not for 5 years and not at the higher rate of inflation that hit post-COVID.
• Increased Design Costs—due to project delays from working extensively with the City of Torrance to obtain approvals. The remaining Redondo Beach scope also had to be partially re-designed as a stand-alone project after Torrance’s final decision to not move forward with the project, which incurred additional design costs.
• Higher than Expected Bids— due to fewer general contractor bids, prevailing wage requirements which also limited competition for landscaping bids. The smaller scope which excluded City of Torrance areas affected the “economies of scale” for asphalt paving pricing and other materials, causing our bids to come in higher than expected.
We are working with Metro to amend the funding agreement to reflect the new scope of work and project costs.
The new project costs are $1,734,974, and BCHD is committed to complete the project and cover any costs incurred above this new amount.
We are looking forward to being able to complete this important active transportation project and work to close an important gap in the South Bay Bicycle Master Plan that will improve safety, livability and bike connectivity for the region. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Tom Bakaly
Chief Executive Officer
Beach Cities Health District
From: Chou, Annie [email protected]
Subject: Re: BCHD Fo ow-up
Date: June 26, 2023 at 9:02AM
To: Dav d Leger dav d @southbayc t es.org
Cc: Jacque ne Sun Jacque [email protected], Pan, Fanny [email protected] Appreciate it!
On Jun 26 2023 at 08:57 David Leger <david @southbaycities org> wrote:
Good morning Annie,
Here's a copy of our Board agenda item. Thanks so much! David Leger
Pronouns: he/him/his
Senior Project Manager
(424) 271-4682
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From: Chou, Annie <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2023 6:53 AM
To: David Leger <[email protected]>
Cc: Jacqueline Sun <[email protected]>; Pan, Fanny <[email protected]> Subject: Re: BCHD Follow-up
Thank you David Cou d I get a copy of the approved Board Report Once Metro s board approves the South Bay MSP annua updates in September I wi work with Jacque ine to amend the funding agreement to reflect the scope change and time extension Thank you
Annie
On Jun 22 2023 at 20:17 David Leger <david @southbaycities org> wrote:
Hi Annie,
Just wanted to let you know that our Board unanimously approved the scope modification this evening. Please let me know if you need anything formal from our end, or if this email is sufficient.
Sincerely,
David Leger
Pronouns: he/him/his
Senior Project Manager
(424) 271-4682
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From: Chou, Annie <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 3:29 PM
To: Jacqueline Sun <[email protected]>
Cc: David Leger <[email protected]>; Pan, Fanny <[email protected]> Subject: BCHD Follow-up
Hi Jacqueline/David,
Since BCHD will no longer be moving forward with the project segment along City of Torrance, the project scope and project funding will need to reflect the reduction.
Anything that involves project funding changes will need to go through the South Bay Cities COG for review and approval first. Please update and provide the following documentations: justification on the scope reduction, scope of work (use track changes), project financial forms to reflect new amount (input under prior years).
Please confirm whether BCHD do anticipate this project to be completed and closeout by September 30, 2023. If not, it would be a great opportunity to reprogram some of the unused funds (about $1.3M) to FY22-23, etc by updating the project financial forms template.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Annie Chou
Principal Transportation Planner, Grants Management & Oversight x83453
Our mission is to provide world-class transportation for all. <18 06 2023 MM4602 01 Scope Modification Memo Amendment pdf> From: Pan, Fanny [email protected]
Subject: RE: BCHD Fo ow-up
Date: Ju y 20, 2023 at 3:06PM
To: Dav d Leger dav d @southbayc t es.org
Cc: Chou, Ann e [email protected]
David,
Our technical staff is reviewing the scope reductions, prior to the Board approval. I will keep you posted if we have any further comments. I will keep this letter as reference.
Thanks!
Fanny
Executive Officer, Countywide Planning and Development
Grants Management and Oversight
213.418.3433
Our mission is to provide world-class transportation for all.
From: David Leger <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2023 1:27 PM
To: Pan, Fanny <[email protected]>
Cc: Chou, Annie <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: BCHD Follow-up
Hi Fanny and Annie,
As follow up to your email, the SBCCOG met with BCHD to further discuss what you brought to our attention. Upon meeting with them and receipt of the attached letter, the SBCCOG is okay with the amendment as proposed.
Thanks again for your help with this and if you need anything else, please let me know! Best,
David Leger
Pronouns: he/him/his
Senior Project Manager
(424) 271-4682
From: Pan, Fanny <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 12:12 PM
To: David Leger <[email protected]>
Cc: Chou, Annie <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: BCHD Follow-up
Hi David,
,
As Metro staff is starting with the project downscope review, I noted the BCHD removed their local match $ for the project. It looks like most of the project savings from the scope reductions are on BCHD. There is only approximately $100K reduction in MM MSP funds.
Is the Subregion aware of this and okay with this? I would like to confirm that. Please see attached track changed version of the project downscope request from BCHD.
Fanny
Executive Officer, Countywide Planning and Development
Grants Management and Oversight
213.418.3433 | desk
213.604.3851 | mobile
Our mission is to provide world-class transportation for all.
From: David Leger <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2023 8:18 PM
To: Chou, Annie <[email protected]>; Jacqueline Sun <[email protected]> Cc: Pan, Fanny <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: BCHD Follow-up
Hi Annie,
Just wanted to let you know that our Board unanimously approved the scope modification this evening. Please let me know if you need anything formal from our end, or if this email is sufficient.
Sincerely,
David Leger
Pronouns: he/him/his
Senior Project Manager
(424) 271-4682
From: Chou, Annie <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 3:29 PM
To: Jacqueline Sun <[email protected]>
Cc: David Leger <[email protected]>; Pan, Fanny <[email protected]> Subject: BCHD Follow-up
Hi Jacqueline/David,
Since BCHD will no longer be moving forward with the project segment along City of Torrance, the project scope and project funding will need to reflect the reduction. Anything that involves project funding changes will need to go through the South Bay Cities COG for review and approval first. Please update and provide the following documentations:
justification on the scope reduction, scope of work (use track changes), project financial forms to reflect new amount (input under prior years).
Please confirm whether BCHD do anticipate this project to be completed and closeout by September 30, 2023. If not, it would be a great opportunity to reprogram some of the unused funds (about $1.3M) to FY22-23, etc by updating the project financial forms template.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Annie Chou
Principal Transportation Planner, Grants Management & Oversight x83453
Our mission is to provide world-class transportation for all.
From: Pan, Fanny [email protected]
Subject: Re: B ke path project mod ficat ons
Date: Ju y 12, 2023 at 1:25PM
To: Dav d Leger dav d @southbayc t es.org
Cc: Chou, Ann e [email protected]
Yes we wi just get our ATP staff start the downscope request As you mentioned this morning this project is controversia We need to be mindfu of every step Thanks David
Fanny
Executive Officer, Countywide Planning and Development
Grants Management and Oversight
213.438.3433 | desk
213.604.3851 | mobile
Our mission is to provide world-class transportation for all.
From: David Leger <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 1:17:44 PM
To: Pan, Fanny <[email protected]>
Cc: Chou, Annie <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Bike path project modifications
I agree we meet with them and then et you know Looking ahead to the next week Jacki on my end is out ti next Wednesday If we had a decision by the end of next week does that work for you? Get Out ook for iOS
From: Pan Fanny <PANF@metro net>
Sent: Wednesday Ju y 12 2023 1:07 PM
To: David Leger <david @southbaycities org>
Cc: Chou Annie <ChouA@metro net>
Subject: RE: Bike path project modifications
David,
I think this is something that the COG and BCHD should address.
COG would be the decision maker in this case. Metro will review the downscope request for now. We will move forward based on COG’s recommendation and approval on the funding.
Thanks!
Fanny
Executive Officer, Countywide Planning and Development
Grants Management and Oversight
213.418.3433 | desk
213.604.3851 | mobile
Our mission is to provide world-class transportation for all.
From: Jacqueline Sun <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 1:01 PM
To: David Leger <[email protected]>
Cc: Chou, Annie <[email protected]>; Pan, Fanny <[email protected]>; Tom Bakaly (he/him/his) <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Bike path project modifications
j
Hi David,
Appreciate the email and the update. We have some concerns with these cost share calculations. I’m hoping we can all (Metro, COG and BCHD) get together early next week to get on the same page about the scope.
We’d prefer something in-person and happy to meet at Metro if that can work for David. If the logistics are too complicated, we can do virtual.
Let me know if any of these times would work for our team:
7/17, Monday 11am, 12pm
7/18, Tuesday 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Thank you, all.
Jacqueline Sun, MPH
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Director of Well-Being Services
Beach Cities Health District
Ph: 310-374-3426 x8266
Fax: 310-376-4738
www.bchd.org
www.facebook.com/beachcitieshealth
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From: David Leger <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 10:56 AM
To: Jacqueline Sun <[email protected]>
Cc: Chou, Annie <[email protected]>; Deputy Executive Officer Fanny Pan <[email protected]>
Subject: Bike path project modifications
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Hi Jacqueline,
I was corresponding with Metro regarding our upcoming South Bay Measure M program update and wanted to bring something up to your (and maybe Tom's) attention. In the revised scope amendment, it looks like BCHD's contribution to the project was zeroed out, and the MSP funding was reduced by about $100k.
In the current funding agreement, the total project cost is $2,683,877 with $850k in local funding, which comes out to about 31.5% of the total project cost. Given the controversy surrounding the project, it would be the SBCCOG's position that BCHD commitment be maintained at the same percentage, but of the new total project cost. We don't frequently have scope reductions like this, but in other similar situations that may arise, we would maintain the same position that a lead agency's commitment to a project remain the same proportionate share.
Based on my quick math, this is what I came up with:
Total Project: $1,734,974
Measure M Share (68.5%): $1,188,457
BCHD Share (31.5%): $546,517
If there's additional information the SBCCOG should be made aware of that was factored into this new budget breakdown, please let me know. And please feel free to check in with Tom/the project team if needed. I've copied Annie and Fanny on this email since they're in the process of working on our program updates for this and other projects and want to make sure they're kept in the loop.
Thanks!
David Leger
Pronouns: he/him/his
Senior Project Manager
(424) 271-4682
From: Mark Nelson (
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; Jacki Bacharach; [email protected] gov; Holly J. Mitchell; Del Toro, Monica; [email protected]; info; [email protected]; CityClerk
Subject: Inquiry: Metro"s Apparently Flawed Measure M Procedures Date: Friday, October 6, 2023 5:41:27 PM
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Metro responded to a lawful CPRA request for BCHD documents regarding BCHD's proposed Measure M expenditures that Metro " as far as proposal, bids, and pre-awards we do not require the agency to provide us those documentations." How can Metro even attempt a straight-faced argument of due diligence when it does not REQUIRE documentation?
Metro asserts it had no proposal from BCHD.
Metro asserts it did not review any source documents for BCHD's costs.
How is it possible for Metro to assess whether or not Measure M funding is being prudently allocated? What role does the Measure M Oversight group play, if in fact no source documents are required? In this case, BCHD proposed $1.8M in cost for 1200-feet of bike path, and returned with $2.8M shortly thereafter. Ultimately BCHD asserts that its initial cost estimate was so flawed, that $1.7M will only cover 400- feet of bike path and 400-feet of deferred maintenance of a District hillside.
Metro and SBCCOG's failures are gravely concerning and require a formal investigation into Metro's processes and procedures with the $1B annual Measure M fund and SBCCOGs analysis of BCHD's proposal for Measure M funding..
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Mark Nelson
LA County Taxpayer
PUBLIC COMMENT: LA County Board, Metro Board, SBCCOG Board, LALAFCO Board, Redondo Beach City Council
REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION: LA County District Attorney
From: Mark Nelson (
To: Communications; CityClerk; [email protected]; [email protected]; CityClerk; Jacki Bacharach; info; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Letter to the Editor - BCDH Ethics and Management Failure Date: Monday, October 9, 2023 3:11:24 PM
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FYI as Public Comment to the City Councils and Boards
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From: Mark Nelson (Home Gmail) >
Date: Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 3:08 PM
Subject: LTE
To: Judy Rae <[email protected]>
BCHD had a September 30, 2023 deadline to complete all 1200-feet of the bike path from Prospect to Beryl using a $1.8M grant from the LA County Measure M sales tax funds.
September 30th has passed, and BCHD hasn't even completed the 400-feet in Redondo Beach and never even had permission from Torrance to complete the other 800-feet along Flagler.
So now what?
BCHD wants to keep $1.7M of the money to build a retaining wall along the Flagler Alley in Redondo Beach where the District allowed the hill to slide across the alley. The technical term is deferred maintenance by the District. Measure M fund should never be paying for BCHD's poor maintenance practices, but yet, BCHD is trying to keep $1.7M and complete only the 400-foot Redondo Beach portion.
What would you do if your contractor bid $1.8M to build your new house and then reduced the price to $1.7M and only built you a garage. And even the garage wasn't ready on time.
Would you be like BCHD and Metro (the Measure M administrator) and say, "oh well?" I sure wouldn't. We have serious ethics and management problem at BCHD and it's time to vote out the deadwood on the Board and remove the 13 executives who manage a total of 60 full time employees. Piggies at the trough is a nice characterization of the BCHD situation.
Mark Nelson
Redondo Beach
From: Mark Nelson (
To: CityClerk; [email protected]; cityclerk@manhattanbeach gov; CityClerk; info; [email protected]; [email protected]; Kevin Cody; Lisa Jacobs Subject: Public Comment on BCHD"s Misleading 10/6/23 Public Meeting Materials Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023 11:24:06 AM
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Public Comment to the Boards and Councils of:
Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance LA Metro
LA County Board of Supervisors
LALAFCO
BCHD provided a biased, incomplete chronology of its activities to a public group. The following statements with citation demonstrate the misleading nature of BCHD's materials:
BCHD CLAIMED AT 10/6/23 MEETING THE FACTS WITH CITATIONS CITE 1947 "…a survey by hospital consultants
James A. Hamilton & Associates
concluded that the beach cities
(HB/RB/MB) would need a 238-bed
hospital"
Daily Breeze 12/5/2015
"Beach cities don't take
no for an answer…"
1955 1955 Community votes to fund South
Bay Hospital.
1955 January 11, 1955 vote to establish a
District and Board
Daily Breeze
12/5/2015
1956 "Voters pass a bond…" BCHD infographic in
514 N Prospect Ave.
1956Bond requires 2/3rds of 9,843 votes cast
and narrowly passes by 39 votes
(required 6562, received 6601)
BCHD infographic in
514 N Prospect Ave.
1957District informs Courts that its voter
approval is to "provide hospital facilities
for the Residents who Reside in the …
District" in order to condemn Prospect
site from private developers
Superior Court filing
INGL. C-1594 by South
Bay Hospital District
1960 1960 South Bay Hospital opened.
1970sDistrict management was outperformed
by LCM and TMMC - " publicly owned
South Bay Hospital began to lose
patients and falter financially in the
late 1970s. Layoffs became increasingly
common"
Daily Breeze 12/5/2015
1984 1984 Building at 514 N. Prospect
Avenue is leased to outside
management (Tenet).
1984 South Bay Hospital District FAILS in its
voter-approved purpose to provide a
publicly owned and operated hospital
for HB/RB/MB. "By 1984, the 203-bed
hospital was forced to give up its
publicly owned status"
Daily Breeze 12/5/2015
1993 1993 The Center for Health & Fitness
was created as a department, located
next to the lobby on the ground floor of
the South Bay Medical Center.
1993 South Bay Hospital District renames
itself Beach Cities Health District and
keeps voter approved taxes, assets, etc.
from the hospital despite no longer
providing hospital services.
BCHD provided CPRA
response
1998 1998 Tenet leaves and BCHD focuses on
preventive health.
1998BCHD "fails the community" and “I
walked precincts to see that this hospital
got built .. ,” said South Bay resident
Jack Belasco, a former Hermosa Beach
Council member. “That’s what we voted
for. That’s what we’re still paying for.”
LA Times 3/31/1998
"South Bay Board to
Close Hospital"
2002 2002 AdventurePlex opens in
Manhattan Beach.
2007 2007 The LiveWell Kids program begins
in the Redondo Beach Unified School
District. The program has contributed to
a 70% reduction in child obesity among
RBUSD elementary students from 2007
to 2023.
2007BCHD failed to evaluate taxpayer
expenditures and has no analysis
demonstrating that LiveWell Kids
contributed to the outcome. LA County
stated "this study was not a formal
program evaluation and, importantly,
lacked a control group"
LA County Dept of
Public Health, June
2020
2016 2016 The Beach Cities are named a
certified Blue Zones Project Community.
2016 BCHD paid $1.5M of Taxpayer funds to
Bluezones to purchase the rights to
become a Blue Zones Project
Community
USC analysis, 2019
2019 2019 Beach Cities Partnership for Youth
Coalition was awarded a Drug-Free
Communities grant in the amount of
$625,000 for a five year term.
2020-22 2020-2022 BCHD activated its District
Operations Center in March 2020 to
respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Working with community partners,
BCHD helped provide more than
155,000 COVID-19 tests, administered
more than 23,100 vaccine doses, ran
2,600 errands and delivered more than
4,700 meals to older adults in our
community.
2020-
22 BCHD spent $2.3M of District resident
taxpayer funding to Covid test 84%
NON-RESIDENT/NON-TAXPAYERS
LA County Department
of Public Health
statistic (84%), BCHD
CEO Report ($2.3M
non-reimbursed Covid
costs)
2020 BCHD proposes to become
SUPERMAJORITY NON-RESIDENT
PROVIDER with Healthy Living Campus
that will service 80% NONRESIDENT/NON-TAXPAYER assisted living, 91% NON-RESIDENT/NONTAXPAYER allcove, 95% NONRESIDENT/NON-TAXPAYER PACE MDS Study (BCHD
paid), National PACE
Association data, LA
County allcove service
area
2022 2022 The first allcove youth center in
southern California – allcove Beach
Cities – opens on the BCHD Campus in
Redondo Beach.
2022 BCHD uses District land, buildings, and
staff to provide allcove program to a
service area of 91% NONRESIDENTS/NON-TAXPAYERS of the
distirct (LA County SPA8 area)
BCHD press release ,
2020 US Census data