Redondo City Council Applauds Waterfront Plan

Byline: Ambrosia Brody REDONDO BEACH — The latest plan for a project that aims to revitalize the Redondo Beach waterfront was well received by the public and city officials during a Redondo Beach City Council meeting. After five public meetings and outreach to the community, boaters and residents, CenterCal Properties returned to the city council March 2  with a vision for the harbor that incorporates the public’s ideas. “I think this reflects very much the sense many of us had about you and your firm: the sincerity in working with the community, the fact that you are listening and are actually understanding the input you are receiving — and incorporating many of those aspects into your design,” said Mayor Mike Gin. City council members approved city staff continuing to work with CenterCal Properties on the project that will revitalize about 15 acres of waterfront. Speakers applauded CenterCal Properties’ vision, which incorporates elements residents had requested. “You have a wonderful community here,” said Fred Bruning, CEO of CenterCal. “We hope to make it into something that the community can be proud of for the next two or three generations.” The project would potentially bring a boutique hotel, a 600- to 800-seat theater, a market similar to Pike’s...