Administrative
Report
H.8., File # 24-1230 Meeting Date: 7/23/2024
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ELIZABETH HAUSE, INTERIM COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR TITLE
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2407-058, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 AS “OPEN WATER SWIM DAY” IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH IN
SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPORT OF THE SIXTH ANNUAL SWIM THE AVENUES WATER SPORTS
EVENT 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
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City has historically partnered with the County of Los Angeles, local water sports professionals, and businesses to create and host a number of open water swim events in Redondo Beach coastal waters. Staff recommend the City continue this tradition, and where possible integrate internationally sanctioned swimming activities, to demonstrate the capacity of the Redondo Beach coastal waters to host internationally recognized events and possibly the 2028 Olympic marathon swimming competition.
Adoption of the recommended Resolution would officially recognize and support the September 8, 2024 “Swim the Avenues” open water swim event and its partnership with Los Angeles County.
BACKGROUND
The City of Redondo Beach supports the increased use of its coastal waters for recreation and sporting activities and has partnered with the County of Los Angeles, local water sports professionals, and businesses to create an open water swim event and activate Redondo Beach coastal waters.
With the approval of the recommended Resolution, the City of Redondo Beach will declare Sunday, September 8, 2024 as “Open Water Swim Day” in Redondo Beach and officially support the 6th annual “Swim the Avenues” water sports event in Redondo Beach.
The City appreciates its partnership with Los Angeles County and, local sports and event promoter, Rick Crump for his expertise in organizing and implementing the open water swim event.
Approximately 600 swimmers are expected for the 2024 event, along with an anticipated viewing audience of 1,000 spectators along the Esplanade and beaches. Of the registered swimmers, organizers expect 85% of the participants to be South Bay residents and 10% of the participants to
H.8., File # 24-1230 Meeting Date: 7/23/2024
organizers expect 85% of the participants to be South Bay residents and 10% of the participants to be new to swim competitions. The event's open swim category age ranges are multi-generational to promote the sport and encourage participation regardless of age. The event will utilize social media to post race results and live stream pre-race ceremonies, the race, and post-race activities.
Individuals wishing to learn more about the September 8, 2024 "Swim the Avenues" event and to register, should visit the event website:
<https://raceroster.com/events/2024/88774/redondo-beach-swim-the-avenues>
COORDINATION
The Resolution has been approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office.
FISCAL IMPACT
The event requires the use of 8 parking spaces along the Esplanade, for a six-hour period, and has a de minimis impact on daily parking revenues.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
· Resolution - No. CC-2407-058 Proclaiming Sunday, September 8, 2024 as Open Water Swim Day