RESOLUTION NO. CC-2607-048
OPEN WATER SWIM DAY
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RESOLUTION NO. CC -2607-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 AS “OPEN WATER SWIM
DAY” IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH IN
SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPORT OF THE EIGHTHANNUAL
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
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, 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 City’s coastal waters; and WHEREAS, the sixth annual “Swim the Avenues” water sports event to be held on September 13, 2026 is expected to draw more than six hundred (600) County residents of all ages to participate in a one mile or half a mile race; and WHEREAS, approximately one thousand (1,000) local spectators will come to the event to enjoy the race and the County beach; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to declare September 13, 2026 as “Open Water Swim Day” in sponsorship and support of the “Swim the Avenues” water sports event.
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 September 13, 2026 as “Open Water Swim Day” in Redondo Beach in sponsorship and support of the eighth annual “Swim the Avenues” water sports event to be held in the City of Redondo Beach coastal waters.
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SECTION 2. That the City of Redondo Beach does hereby recognize partnerships with Los Angeles County and Rick Crump for the organization and implementation of the “Open Water Swim Day”.
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 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 7th day of July, 2026. ________________________________
James A. Light, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
________________________________ ________________________________ Joy A. Ford, City Attorney Eleanor Manzano, CMC, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. CC-2607-048
OPEN WATER SWIM DAY
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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 Resolution No. CC-2607-048 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 7th day of July, 2026, 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