Beach Cities Health District public meetings in 2024

2024/12/10 Properties Committee

The Beach Cities Health District Properties Committee will meet to discuss capital investment strategy, Healthy Living Campus pre-construction updates, allcove youth mental health facility planning, Center for Health & Fitness relocation, and finalization of the Diamond Street bike path. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; items are informational or under discussion.

• Healthy Living Campus pre-construction budget update ($14.2M total, $1.7M variance)
• allcove Beach Cities youth mental health facility modular cost increases (50–70%)
• Center for Health & Fitness relocation with $3–5M tenant improvements budget
• Diamond Street bike path finalization with $2.07M total project cost (LA Metro grant $1.73M)
• Redondo Beach City Council EIR addendum allowing 1.25 FAR for BCHD campus

2024/12/06 Strategic Development Half-Day

The District is discussing a 3-year strategic plan for 2025-2028 and addressing budget shortfalls. Discussions include the future of the 514 N. Prospect campus and potential shifts in youth mental health service delivery.

• Proposed 2025-2028 3-Year Strategic Planning goals
• Discussion of $700,000 annual debt service for 514 N. Prospect demolition
• Proposal to convert 501(c)(4) to 501(c)(3) status for charitable giving
• Review of $12.3 million total project cost for allcove Beach Cities
• Budget shortfall strategies ranging from minor ($150,000) to existential ($10,000,000) cuts

2024/12/06 Board Of Directors - Special Meeting

The Beach Cities Health District board will vote on two grant applications: one for up to $5 million from California’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program to expand youth mental health services at allcove Beach Cities, and another for Los Angeles County Community Services Block Grant funds to support child/family and senior/disabled adult services.

• Approve Resolution 600: $5 million BHCIP application for allcove Beach Cities Expansion
• Approve Resolution 601: LA County CSBG application for child/family and senior/disabled adult services
• Applications due December 13, 2024 (BHCIP) and pending (CSBG)
• Expansion aims to serve 2,000–3,000 additional young people

2024/12/03 Community Health Committee

The Community Health Committee is discussing a draft of the 2025-2028 Community Health Report, which will guide the District's strategic planning and budgeting. The body is also reviewing updates on the allcove Beach Cities youth mental health center and its funding strategies.

• Review of 2025-2028 Community Health Report draft, proposing to remove 'Public Health and Safety' as a separate priority
• allcove Beach Cities project update: $7.3 million raised toward a $12.3 million total project cost
• Discussion of converting 501(c)(4) status to 501(c)(3) to increase grant eligibility
• Approval of September 30, 2024, Community Health Committee minutes
• Review of funding strategies including CalAIM, Medi-Cal, and federal grants

2024/11/20 Board Of Directors - Special Meeting

The Beach Cities Health District Board of Directors holds a special meeting to discuss the FY24-25 mid-year budget update, including a $600,000 reduction in school service agreements and a $1M investment in youth mental health programs. The board will also review capital investment options and consider policy directions for financial sustainability.

• FY24-25 mid-year budget review with $1,047,000 in savings identified
• Consideration of $6.3M construction grant decision for capital projects
• Proposal to remove school service agreements ($600,000 reduction)
• Discussion of $1M investment in youth mental health programs/direct services
• Potential conversion of 501(c)(4) to 501(c)(3) for increased grant eligibility

2024/11/20 Board Of Directors

The Board of Directors will consider approving the FY23-24 Independent Audit Report and various financial and administrative policies. The meeting includes updates on the Healthy Living Campus and the relocation of the Center for Health and Fitness.

• Approval of FY23-24 BCHD Independent Audit Report and Financial Statements
• Approval of checks totaling $667,106.23 for October 2024 accounts payable
• Approval of new Artificial Intelligence Governance policy (Number 3930)
• Approval of grant policies for Micro-Enrichment, Non-Profit Agencies, and Emergency/Disaster Relief
• Approval of RES599 - Keep the Esplanade Beautiful

2024/11/12 Finance Committee

The Beach Cities Health District Finance Committee will discuss and vote on recommending approval of the FY23-24 independent audit report and financial statements to the full board. Members will also review a mid-year budget update and a trust investment portfolio update.

• Recommend approval of FY23-24 Independent Audit Report and Financial Statements
• Recommend approval of Investment Policy with no changes
• Mid-Year Budget Update including $250,000 FY25-26 shortfall
• 115 Trust Investment Portfolio Update
• Approval of August 19, 2024 Finance Committee Minutes

2024/10/23 Board Of Directors - Special Meeting

The Board of Directors will meet for a special session primarily to conduct closed-session business. The agenda includes a performance evaluation for the Chief Executive Officer and a legal conference regarding potential litigation.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on potential litigation
• Closed session performance evaluation of the Chief Executive Officer

2024/10/23 Board Of Directors

The Beach Cities Health District Board of Directors will meet to discuss and potentially approve several key items, including a month-to-month IT services contract with Sage Network & Communications, a $1 million addition to the Center for Health & Fitness relocation budget, and revised conflict-of-interest policies. The board will also receive updates on community health programs, cancer screening recommendations, and youth services.

• Approve $128,760 annual IT services contract with Sage Network & Communications
• Amend FY24-25 Capital Budget to add $1,000,000 to Center for Health & Fitness relocation
• Approve revised Policy 1020: Conflict of Interest and Policy 1030: Conflict of Interest Code
• Community recognition for Dr. Jason Johnson and Tessa Garner
• Presentation on allcove Beach Cities youth mental health initiative

2024/10/07 Policy Committee

The Beach Cities Health District Policy Committee will discuss and likely approve several revised policies to forward to the full Board of Directors. Items include updated grant policies for micro-enrichment, nonprofit agencies, and disaster relief, as well as revised conflict-of-interest rules and administrative policies on meeting rooms, expenses, and AI governance.

• Approval of Policy 4050: Micro-Enrichment Grants
• Approval of Policy 5040: Grants to Non-Profit Agencies
• Approval of Policy 5070: Emergency and Disaster Relief Grants
• Approval of revised Policy 1020: Conflict of Interest
• Approval of new Policy 3930: Artificial Intelligence Governance

Community Forum - Hermosa Beach

The Beach Cities Health District, City of Hermosa Beach, and Hermosa Beach City School District will host a non-decision-making forum to educate residents about three bond measures. No formal actions will be taken by the board of directors during this event.

Community Forum - Redondo Beach

The Beach Cities Health District, the City of Redondo Beach, and Redondo Beach Unified will hold an educational forum to provide information on three bond measures. This is not a Board meeting, and no official actions will be taken.

• Information session on three Redondo Beach bond measures

2024/09/30 Community Health Committee

The Community Health Committee is reviewing draft data and indicators for the 2025-2028 Community Health Report. The body is discussing how to visualize data and whether to present city-specific or aggregate Beach Cities information.

• Review of Community Health Survey results from 625 respondents
• Discussion of data from Gallup Well-Being Index and LA County 2023 Health Survey
• Update on allcove project, including medical billing and CalAIM
• Review of focus group feedback from older adults, youth, and providers
• Approval of May 14, 2024, committee minutes

2024/09/17 Board Of Directors

The Board of Directors will consider approving over $1.2 million in accounts payable and the appointment of Travis Miller to the Finance Committee. The meeting includes reports on the Healthy Living Campus and the relocation of the Center for Health and Fitness.

• Approval of checks No. 81803 through No. 81911 totaling $1,257,930.70 for July 2024 accounts payable
• Appointment of Travis Miller to the Finance Committee (Oct 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026)
• Report on $300,000 State Mental Health Student Services Act Grant for allcove
• Discussion of Redondo Beach Draft General Plan Floor Area Ratio (FAR) concerns
• CEO report on the permanent allcove location at Flagler and Beryl

2024/09/10 Properties Committee

The committee is reviewing a proposed $30 million General Obligation Bond (Measure BC) for seismic safety, open space, and facility improvements. Members are also discussing the allcove Beach Cities Youth Wellness Center project and the relocation of the Center for Health & Fitness.

• Proposed $30 million General Obligation Bond (Measure BC) for demolition of old South Bay Hospital and open space
• allcove Beach Cities Youth Wellness Center updated estimated project cost of $12,234,000
• Proposed relocation of Center for Health & Fitness with estimated tenant improvements of $2.5–3.5 million
• Potential relocation sites including 510 N. Prospect Avenue and Adventure Plex
• Approval of April 24, 2024, Properties Committee Minutes

2024/09/09 Strategic Planning Committee

The Beach Cities Health District Strategic Planning Committee will discuss and potentially approve updates to the district’s core values and review progress on the 2025–2028 strategic plan. The meeting includes a BCHD update on health initiatives and a presentation on FY24-25 strategic development plans.

• Recommend approval of updated core values: Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, and Excellence
• Presentation and discussion on FY24-25 Strategic Development Half-Day agendas
• Approval of April 22, 2024 Strategic Planning Minutes
• BCHD update on health and wellness initiatives, including a $30 million bond proposal

2024/08/19 Finance Committee

The Beach Cities Health District Finance Committee will discuss and potentially approve revised Policy 6130 on Principal Preservation, review the FY24-25 mid-year budget adjustments totaling $1,047,000, and receive updates on long-term financial planning including allcove funding and potential demolition costs. The meeting will also include a CEO update and informational reviews of an IT service management RFP and deferred compensation plan changes.

• Recommend approval of revised Policy 6130: Principal Preservation to the District Board
• Review FY24-25 mid-year budget adjustments totaling $1,047,000
• Discuss $8M demolition cost for 514 Campus not yet funded
• Consider $1M relocation cost for Center for Health & Fitness included in budget
• Review proposed $168,511 five-year audit contract with Davis Farr, LLP

2024/07/24 Board Of Directors

The Beach Cities Health District board will meet to discuss and potentially approve a $30 million general obligation bond measure for November 2024, a $185,000 contract for a website redesign, and other funding and partnership decisions. The board will also consider changes to its regular meeting schedule.

• Approve $30M general obligation bond measure for November 2024 election
• Approve $185,000 contract with Amp Agency for website redesign
• Approve $149,810.20 contract with Constant Associates for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approve $1,126,218.88 in checks for June 2024 accounts payable
• Change regular meeting date to September 17, 2024

2024/06/26 Board Of Directors

The Beach Cities Health District Board of Directors will discuss and potentially approve a $30 million General Obligation Bond measure for the November 2024 election, which would fund a youth mental health center, water and energy conservation systems, and public outdoor space. The board will also vote on the FY 2024-25 budget, an audit contract with Davis Farr LLP totaling up to $168,511 over five years, and several committee appointments.

• Discussion on potential $30,000,000 General Obligation Bond measure for youth mental health center and other projects
• Approval of Resolution #595 adopting FY 2024-2025 operating and capital budget
• Authorize CEO to execute agreement with Davis Farr, LLP for annual financial audits (up to $168,511 total)
• Authorize CEO to execute agreement with Lincoln Financial Group and Alliant for 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Approve accounts payable checks totaling $544,834.29 for May 2024

2024/04/24 Board Of Directors

The Beach Cities Health District Board of Directors will hear preliminary results from a survey about a potential $30 million general obligation bond to fund parts of the Healthy Living Campus, including demolition of the old South Bay Hospital building, open space, and a youth mental health center. The board will also consider approving a revised Principles of Civility resolution, adopting a Cyber Security Annex, and authorizing the CEO to negotiate a design-build agreement for the allcove project at 1272 Beryl Street. Consent items include approval of March 2024 accounts payable checks totaling $619,296.32 and meeting minutes.

• Presentation and discussion of survey results on a potential $30 million general obligation bond for the Healthy Living Campus
• Approval of revised Resolution 593 on the Principles of Civility
• Approval to adopt the Cyber Security Annex into the District Emergency Operations Plan
• Authorization for CEO to negotiate design-build agreement with Menemsha + Aedis Architects for allcove project at 1272 Beryl Street
• Consent item: Approve checks totaling $619,296.32 for accounts payable for March 2024

2024/04/22 Strategic Planning Committee

The Strategic Planning Committee will discuss and potentially approve the district's mission and vision statements for recommendation to the Board of Directors. They will also review the December 2023 meeting minutes, receive a BCHD update, and discuss the report from the February 2024 strategic development half-day and the next half-day's draft agenda. Public comments are invited for each agenda item.

• Recommend approval of BCHD's Mission & Vision Statements to the Board of Directors
• Review and potential approval of December 19, 2023, meeting minutes
• BCHD update presentation by Tom Bakaly
• Strategic Development Half-Day Report Out from February 16, 2024
• Discussion of next half-day draft agenda

2024/04/16 Policy Committee

The Beach Cities Health District Policy Committee will discuss and potentially recommend approval of a revised Resolution 593 on the Principles of Civility, an Artificial Intelligence Policy, and a Cyber Security Annex for the Emergency Operations Plan. They will also receive updates on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force work plan, the Metro C Line Extension to Torrance, and November election candidate statement rules. The meeting includes public comment opportunities and approval of prior minutes.

• Revised Resolution 593 on Principles of Civility
• Artificial Intelligence Policy for BCHD
• Cyber Security Annex for Emergency Operations Plan
• Metro C Line Extension to Torrance update
• November Election candidate statement word limit and cost

2024/03/27 Board Of Directors

The Beach Cities Health District Board of Directors will discuss and potentially approve new health priorities and objectives, authorize a parking easement for the allcove youth wellness center, and approve an amendment to the ground lease with WRC PMB Redondo Beach LLC. The board will also consider consent items including meeting minutes and accounts payable totaling $449,437.29. The CEO report covers updates on the Healthy Living Campus, allcove, and budget concerns.

• Approve health priorities: Mental Health & Substance Use, Physical & Brain Health, Public Health & Safety
• Authorize CEO to execute Parking Easement Agreement for 28 parking spaces for allcove Permittees
• Authorize CEO to execute Amendment to Ground Lease extending due diligence period and adding District termination right
• Approve checks No. 81223-81320 totaling $449,437.29 for February 2024 accounts payable
• Approve minutes of February 28, 2024 regular meeting and study session

2024/03/19 Finance Committee Meeting

The Beach Cities Health District Finance Committee will consider approving the November 13, 2023 meeting minutes, receive a CEO update, and discuss two informational items: an AI review by Netrix Global and the FY24-25 budget kick-off. No final decisions are expected on the informational items.

• Approval of November 13, 2023 Finance Committee minutes
• AI review and discussion with Netrix Global
• FY24-25 budget kick-off review and discussion
• CEO update on district activities

2024/03/18 Community Health Committee

The Beach Cities Health District Community Health Committee will discuss and potentially recommend prioritized health priorities and objectives to the Board of Directors, review a draft community survey and outreach plan for the 2025-2028 Community Health Report, and receive updates on the allcove youth mental health center. The meeting also includes approval of the November 7, 2023 minutes and a CEO update.

• Potential action: Recommend prioritized health priorities and objectives to the Board of Directors
• Review and input on draft community survey and outreach plan for 2025-2028 Community Health Report
• allcove Update on youth mental health services
• Approval of November 7, 2023 Community Health Committee Minutes
• CEO Update by Tom Bakaly

2024/02/28 Board Of Directors

The Beach Cities Health District Board of Directors will meet to appoint members to five standing committees, recognize staff and community partners, and hear the CEO's report. The board will also consider approving minutes from January meetings and a $747,912.01 accounts payable check run for January 2024. An informational discussion on the process for appointing community members to committees is also scheduled.

• Approve checks No. 81069-81222 totaling $747,912.01 for January 2024 accounts payable
• Appointment of board members to Community Health, Finance, Policy, Properties, and Strategic Planning committees
• Discussion of process for appointing community members to committees
• Approval of minutes from January 24, 2024 regular meeting and study session
• Recognition of 10-year and 5-year staff anniversaries and core value award

2024/02/28 Study Session

The Beach Cities Health District board is holding a study session to review the FY24-25 budget, a 3+ year financial outlook, long-term funding options, and Priority Based Budgeting. Staff project operating deficits of $529,000 in FY24-25 growing to $2.19 million by FY26-27, with cash reserves falling to the policy minimum by FY26-27. The board will discuss trade-offs and potential cuts to balance the budget, including fee increases and new funding sources.

• FY24-25 budget projects $15.689M revenue vs $16.218M expenses, a $529,000 deficit
• 514 N. Prospect Ave. building to be vacated by December 2026 with demolition in early 2027 ($7M capital cost)
• Total grants of $13,053,255 including $6.34M for allcove construction and $2M MHSOAC operating grant
• Board to consider tiered Priority Based Budgeting to close projected $1M short-term operating deficit
• Health & Fitness annual fee increases to market rates proposed as a budget balancing option

2024/02/16 Strategic Development Half-Day

The Beach Cities Health District board is holding a strategic development half-day to kick off the FY24-25 budget process with priority-based budgeting input, and to review draft mission and vision statements and core values as part of the 3-year strategic planning cycle. The meeting includes breakout sessions for board and public input on health priorities, program reach and value, and core values. Public comment is invited on each agenda item.

• FY24-25 budget kickoff and priority-based budgeting review with breakout policy input
• Review of draft mission and vision statements for 2025-2028 strategic plan
• Core values breakout groups to identify top 5 values
• allcove Beach Cities youth wellness center project budget: $10,870,000 total (base $7,370,000 + $3,500,000 premiums)
• Healthy Living Campus update: RCFE units reduced from 420 to 217, building size reduced from 426,000 to 253,700 sq ft

2024/01/24 Board Of Directors

The Beach Cities Health District Board of Directors will elect officers, hear reports, and consider several action items. Key decisions include approving a $149,880 contract amendment for architectural design services for the allcove youth wellness center, extending the due diligence period for the Healthy Living Campus ground lease, and approving monthly accounts payable checks. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment opportunities.

• Approve $149,880 fixed fee addition to Paul Murdoch Architects contract for allcove Beach Cities design services
• Authorize CEO to execute ground lease amendment extending due diligence period and adding District termination right
• Approve checks totaling $897,411.27 for November 2023 accounts payable
• Approve checks totaling $456,694.71 for December 2023 accounts payable
• Election of Board officers (President, President Pro-Tem, Secretary-Treasurer)

2024/01/24 Study Session

The Beach Cities Health District Board is holding a study session to review results from the Fall 2023 Gallup Well-Being Index for Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach, and to discuss and refine revised mission and vision statement options. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and input.

• Presentation of Gallup Well-Being Index results for the three Beach Cities, comparing 96 data points across five domains (physical, community, financial, social, career).
• Review of revised mission and vision statement options, including staff and committee proposals, with a timeline leading to board approval on March 27, 2024.
• Public input opportunities for all agenda items, with virtual and written comment options.

2024/01/16 Properties Committee

The Properties Committee will discuss and potentially approve a second amendment to the Paul Murdoch Architects contract, adding $149,880 plus reimbursables for design services for the allcove youth wellness center. They will also receive an update on the allcove construction and procurement strategy, and consider approving the September 20, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Second Amendment to Paul Murdoch Architects agreement: $149,880 fixed fee plus reimbursables
• Update on allcove Beach Cities construction and Progressive Design-Build procurement
• Approval of September 20, 2023 Properties Committee minutes