JCC 2/17/26
February 17, 2026
TO: Mayor Light, Council people and City Manager, Mike Witzansky.
This attached property located at 2017-2019 Artesia Bl., der Kindergarden, has been vacant for 17 years. The owners are Judith and William Hassholdt of Rolling Hills Estates. They own another property of same name located at 1843 10th Street, Manhattan Beach. The last few weeks, I have sent letters at their MB preschool in a attempt in getting a conversation started. I have kept them apprised of AACAP.
This property needs to be re-activated, ideally, as a Community Center, that would include an art gallery. Redondo Beach residents, especially those in Districts 4 and 5 have stated that they want a meeting place, (besides the Performing Arts Center), and this would be a great centralized location.
I am presenting to you so that you are aware of my efforts to make this property into a viable business that would begin contributing tax dollars to the City of Redondo Beach. Also, I hope that one of you might know the owners so that you could reach out to them, or have the suggestions.
In addition, The vacant property reserved for Grubhause would be another possibility for a community center. How much longer do the residents have to wait until action is taken on this and other vacant properties on Artesia BI.?
Is effort being made by the City to incentivize the owners? Thank you,
Georgette Gantner