ISSUES

Four years ago, I campaigned on specific issues & initiatives that Redondo Beach needed to address. I am proud to say that through my leadership and focus we have accomplished almost all of my goals. For a look back at what my 2015 platform stated… click here.  For a partial list of what we accomplished… click here.

There is still work to be done. Most of our issues are complex with many requiring advocacy at the regional and state levels, which I have been doing. Oft repeated negative soundbites from others do nothing to move us forward or create real, workable solutions.

To discuss these issues and other concerns you might have, please contact me at 424-262-4471 or submit your thoughts here. Your feedback has been and continues to be an important factor in our democratic and transparent public process.

1. Expand the Streets For All program and educate students and residents on how they can help make our streets safer through their own driving habits.
2. Renew and expand the Secure Your Castle program with RING. Possibly add other providers as well. 

 

1. Invest in 21st Century reliable infrastructure including Municipal Gigabit Broadband for residents and businesses
2. Finalize the new General Plan update for Land Use and Zoning as well as updates to our Traffic, Public Safety and Housing Elements and bring to a vote of the people.
3. Revise local design guidelines for housing and commercial that addresses lot overbuild and its unintended consequences
4. Continue to invest in the Open Space Acquisition Fund so we can develop a specific plan to purchase land for future parkettes, community gardens or open space.
5. Continue working on Stormwater capture and infiltration projects to comply with State mandates.

1.Expand our refocus on North Redondo needs /Aviation & Artesia business corridor revitalization.
2. Attract a private Community Services entity to the Galleria Site or Artesia Blvd.
3. Work on a strategic plan to potentially remove the Herondo SCE power lines & extend the Hermosa green belt to Dominguez Park.
4. Partner with new owner of the AES site to potentially purchase part of the property for public park and open space uses.
5. Connect the North Redondo SCE power line corridor across Inglewood Ave to the Galleria.
6. Create policy on limits and regulations related to cannabis retail and delivery in accordance with Prop 64’s passage of the AUMA that consider public safety, health and local zoning laws.

1. Continue investing in the Open Space Acquisition Fund and develop a specific purchasing plan for future parkettes, community gardens or open space.
2. Finalize Dominguez Park play equipment replacement.
3. Develop and install Skate Parks at 2-3 locations throughout city.
4. Negotiate creation of a District 3 Community Center at the potential new Beach Cities Health District Healthy Living Campus.
5. Continue updating Medians, Triangles and Parkways with drought tolerant plants.
6. Continue beautification upgrades for further sections of the Artesia SCE Right of Way.

1. Implement new Pavement Management Plan to ensure all streets are ultimately kept in better condition.
2. Fight for District 3 streets that are highest in need to be resurfaced first.
3. Finalize Beryl, Flagler, Prospect and Inglewood Ave resurfacing projects.
4. Find a new vendor for our re-striping program and invest in better, longer lasting paint solutions to improve safety.

1. Continue focusing on new ideas to improve parking / traffic calming. 
2. Work with Beach City Transit and other municipal operators to improve and expand transit options in South Bay for both local trips and Express / Rapid Transit trips for commuters to Downtown / Westside / El Segundo etc.
3. Invest in laying conduit for Municipal Broadband to ensure we have the resources for future autonomous vehicles and public safety needs.
4. Continue working with CalTrans on design changes to PCH to improve traffic flow and safety.
5. Continue move to unify all city traffic signals in order to have better signal sync controls
6. Continue and finalize installation of dedicated Bike Lanes in accordance with the previously approved South Bay Master Bicycle Plan.

1. Continue to oppose use of MHF at Torrance Refinery and advocate with the South Coast Air Quality Management District to rule in favor of public health and safety.
2. Continue policies that lower green house gas emissions and support a Green New Deal at the Federal level.
3. Continue to invest in the Open Space Acquisition Fund so we can develop a specific plan to purchase land for future parkettes, community gardens or open space.
4. Continue focus on effectuating better options for mass transit and slow speed networks that would allow for people to get out of cars in a convenient and inexpensive way.
5. Continue advocating for more public and private Mobile EV Charging station installations.
6. Continue stormwater capture and infiltration projects including introducing the use of Green Street alternatives where possible.
7. Prepare Harbor area for Sea Level Rise
8. Work on the elimination of single-use plastics and move towards zero-waste solutions locally.

1. Ensure housing developers / contractors are following our existing regulations and being good neighbors to existing homeowners adjacent to remodel or rebuilds.
2. Continue to issue code enforcement violations and/or prosecute if necessary to preserve the quality of life our neighborhoods deserve.


1. Continue working on solutions with our partners that help move individuals off the streets and into housing.
2. Explore possibilities of creating Permanent Supportive Housing options here in the South Bay.
3. Work on real solutions to address affordability and ways to attract more property owners into partnering with our Housing Authority.

1. Continue hosting Monthly Community Meetings with City Staff and special guests to increase educations and awareness amongst residents.
2. Explore options for live-streaming community meetings those who are unable to attend in person.
3. Expand the city’s social media outreach to ensure residents have easy access to information and updates.
4. Update our Agenda system and broadcast capabilities for Council and Commission meetings.
5. Find new sources of revenue to offset increasing pension liabilities and ensure we can provide the same services residents have come to expect without major cuts.

1. Continue working with the RBPD, South Bay Cities Council of Governments, LA County Department of Mental Health, PATH (People Assisting the Homeless), and other organizations to help move individuals off the streets and into housing.
2. Continue to advocate for the Green Line Extension and improved mass transit including more express / rapid transit bus service that would service our commuters.
3. Continue advocating for residents along the Green Line with Metro as they go through the Environmental Impact Report process.
4. Continue working with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments and South Bay Workforce Investment Board to bring a Regional Gigabit Broadband “loop” that would connect all South Bay Cities together and bring cost savings to the city for its internet needs.
5. Continue working with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments to find proactive solutions for Short Term Rental policies and regulations that would benefit all Beach Cities and create an additional source of Transit Occupancy Tax revenue.