“I’ve never been to a meeting in my professional career where someone didn’t say we haven’t done enough outreach,” he added. Proud added a comment about getting the word out. He indicated grant money would be sought. “We don’t have the money to do all this on our own.” “Our goal,” Stephen Proud, Redondo Beach waterfront and economic development director, said is to have the right amenities in the right locations. Then a question about what is missing from King Harbor and what is your favorite thing about the harbor? Overall safety concerns at the waterfront were asked about. SWA noted that the plans will incorporate a projected sea level rise by 2030. SWA then asked about a public boat launch and dinghy dock, which do not exist now.Ĭomments were also gathered about the harbor’s walking path, trees, then signage and lighting. “Look to San Francisco ferry building for inspiration.” The last major subject was the International Boardwalk. restaurants or other commercial activities, and 3. benches, fire pits, public outdoor features, 2. The next subject was the now-closed sportfishing pier, which brought a ranking of priorities, including 1. “Open access to the water with beach sand.” “Stop polluting the ocean with this cesspool.” “Definitely not boat storage - what a waste.” “Something usable, I don’t ever go there,” the answers began. The first amenity addressed was Moonstone Park, a square patch of grass adjacent to the Lanakila Outrigger Club storage area, and the Harbor Patrol office. The full plan is scheduled for completion by April 2022. The Amenities Plan focuses on Moonstone Park, Seaside Lagoon, the sportfishing pier, a small boat/hand launch, the International Boardwalk and finding a location for a public boat launch. Their answers bloomed on the screen in graphic form. Representatives of SWA - a Los Angeles landscape architecture firm hired by the city in September – asked questions, and the public answered on their keyboards during the virtual meeting Dec. “I think the best version of itself, just to improve upon what is already there. “Based on what I’m hearing, that it’s charming, it’s local…,” said SWA Group CEO Gerdo Aquino. Near the conclusion, a city consultant gave his reaction. A total of 120 residents weighed in with input last week at the first of three meetings on a King Harbor amenities plan.
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