ACCOMPLISHMENTS

We have accomplished a great deal in the past 7 years.
The council agrees or finds consensus on over 95% of the items that come before us.
Here are some areas and examples I have been instrumental in initiating, accelerating or helping us get it done:

1. Christian created a traffic safety educational awareness program, Streets For All, in partnership with Beach Cities Health District, the RBUSD and RBPD to help make our streets safer.
2. Enacted an assessment of the RBPD and more recently the RBFD to address deficiencies and foster long-lasting improvements .
3. Hired a new Police Chief, command staff and restored staff levels to full complement.
4. Created the Secure Your Castle program with RING in conjunction with the City Attorney’s office. 
5. Replaced outdated equipment including radios, helmets, police cars, fire trucks.
6. Restored Fire Inspection personnel to ensure annual safety checks.
7. Initiated special K9 dog for explosive device detection.
8. Budgeted and approved additional License Plate Readers at entrance / exit points of city for criminal detection.
9. Enabled use of drones for law enforcement scenarios.
10. Enhanced and improved neighborhood watch program and reach.
11. Negotiated multi-year labor agreements with Police and Fire Unions.

 

1. Approved a new General Plan update for Land Use and Zoning, Traffic, Public Safety and Housing Elements
2. Created the Open Space Acquisition Fund to purchase land for future parkettes, community gardens or open space.
3. Created the Major Facilities Reconstruction Fund to save for future facility updates like the Police Station.
4. Supported Moratorium on Mixed Use development during the General Plan process.
5. Negotiated 99 year deal with SoCal Gas to ensure they will no longer tear up 190th street every few years.
6. Approved rebuild of our large wastewater pumps at the Rindge Station. Completed Spring, 2019.
7. Continued budgeting for sewer line replacements / upgrades throughout city.
8. Budgeted and initiating Stormwater capture and infiltration projects to comply with State mandates and mitigate flooding issues on certain streets.
9. Installed new traffic signals at Beryl / 190th.
10. Budgeted for traffic signal sync improvements along 190th / Anita
11. Approved Beryl Street redesign between Flagler and prospect. Completion should be Summer 2022.
12. Voted no on the current Housing Element and putting the majority of new RHNA required housing in North Redondo.

1. Refocused budget and resources to Artesia / Aviation revitalization efforts through our Capital Improvement Projects.
2. Included a $200K Specific Plan Overlay to the current General Plan process for Artesia and Aviation. This is a blueprint for Artesia’s economic growth and stability.
3. Created Artesia/Aviation Storefront Facade Incentive program and funded over $200K for multiple efforts.
4. Worked on AES Subcommittee to develop long-term solutions that would allow the city to potentially purchase all or part of the AES site in partnership with LA County.
5. Advocated for community enhancements and integration as a part of any potential South Bay Galleria revitalization project. Approved $900MM upgrades including $7.5MM in Quimby “Park” fees, $2MM towards Artesia Blvd ($1MM specific for art as a result of our Public Art Ordinance), and additional Public Art Ordinance allocations.
6. Budgeted and approved beautification upgrades for two sections of the Artesia SCE Right of Way with the intent to continue in coming years for the remainder.
7. Approved the $11MM Transit Center on Kingsdale Ave. Completion scheduled for Summer 2022.
8. Approved and completed the Artesia tree trimming project
9. Approved and funded the $500K for Artesia Blvd. upgrades to lighting, medians and street signage
10. Approved and installed the new Waves Public Art at the RBPAC
11. Approved a new track  and turf for Aviation Field
12. Approved the NRB bike path extension to Inglewood Blvd.
13. Approved parklet program for Riviera village during pandemic and intent to continue on a permanent basis.
14. Approved ability for restaurants and businesses to use public rights-of-way or parking lots during pandemic.
15. Approved grant programs for businesses in need during pandemic.
16. Initiated and approved the South Bay Fiber Network and working to eventually create a municipal broadband network.

1. Secured grant funding for Ensenada Parkette upgrades and completed in 2018.
2. Created an Open Space Acquisition Fund to purchase land for future parkettes, community gardens and open space.
3. Accelerated Dominguez Park play equipment replacement and other park upgrades.
4. Fixed issues and reseeded Fulton Field.
5. Allocated funding for upgrades to Little League/AYSO fields and other park projects including exploration / development of potential Skate Parks.
6. Budgeted for current upgrading of Anderson Park bathrooms, new bathroom additions and sitting areas.
7. Improved and updated Senior Centers.
8. Updated Medians, Triangles and Parkways.
9. Approved additional funding for rehab at Wilderness Park.
10. Approved new play equipment and exercise area for Veterans Park. Completed 2019.
11. Budgeted and approved beautification upgrades for two sections of the Artesia SCE Right of Way
12. Funded and approved new NRB Bike path lighting
13. Approved and funded a city wide skate park study and building of two at Pier and Perry Park.
14. Approved specific parks for allowing dogs and creation of some enclosed dog runs.
15. Approved new lights at Alta Vista and Dominguez Parks
16. Approved new Harbor Amenities Plan Process to start over and gain resident feedback for that area.
17. Supported creation of community gardens

1. Allocated additional funding for Street Resurfacing Program, Slurry Seal Program and Deferred Maintenance Program to continue addressing streets in the smartest and most cost effective manner.
2. Fixed broken sidewalks based on neighbor feedback and initiated proactive cataloguing of all sidewalk deficiencies. Continue to address.
3. Finished Beryl Street Phase 1 improvements. Accelerated Phase 2 which should be completed in Summer of 2022.
4. Accelerated Flagler & Prospect repaving and completed.
5. Accelerated Inglewood Ave. resurfacing from Grant to 190th and completed.
6. Re-striped all streets and will continue to refresh in coming years.

1. Work with traffic engineers to address concerns / complaints from District 3 residents
2. Addressed above one-by-one as well as new ideas to improve parking / traffic calming. 
3. Completed Inglewood Ave. corridor area neighborhoods study and approved mitigations to improve safety and deter cut-thru traffic. Installations and trial studies completed.
4. Completed Paulina / Maria Aves. traffic studies and approved mitigations to improve safety and deter cut-thru traffic. Approved bulb out for Maria with installation of permanent structure forthcoming.
5. Resolved Meyer Lane 7-11 commercial truck issues by creating a designated loading zone on 190th.
6. Created additional parking spaces on Meyer Lane by removing unnecessary red curbs.
7. Approved new enforcement / speed limit measures throughout city.
8 Created Safe Routes to School plans to help kids walk or bike safely to schools.
9. Budgeted traffic signal sync improvements along 190th / Anita.
10. Installed additional dedicated Bike Lanes in accordance with the South Bay Master Bicycle Plan.
11. Working on a potential Local Travel Network for slow-speed and multi-modal use.

1. First Councilmember to oppose use of MHF at Torrance Refinery and Council adopted my position.
2. Fought against off-shore drilling and Council adopted my position.
3. Council approved Local Climate Action Plan on Christian’s motion to lower green house gas emissions.
4. Fought for all residents and businesses to enjoy cheaper electricity & cleaner choices by joining the Clean Power Alliance (Community Choice Aggregation) in 2018. Recently moved to 100% renewable.
5. Created an Open Space Acquisition Fund to purchase land for future parkettes, community gardens and open space.
6. Focused on effectuating improved mass transit options and creation of slow speed networks.
7. Advocated for increased public and private Mobile EV Charging stations.
8. Budgeted and worked on stormwater capture and infiltration projects to comply with State mandates.
9. Initiated and approved a ban on polystyrene materials
10. Advocating for a city-wide tree ordinance and policy

1. Created a new Quality of Life Prosecutor position to help resolve residents’ issues related to code enforcement matters and more.
2. Developed an internal code enforcement task force to help neighbors deal with ongoing public health, safety or code compliance issues.
3. Initiated and approved our Enhance Response Pilot Project for dealing with Homelessness. This includes our Homeless Court strategy.
4. Initiated and approved our Pallet Shelter Project to assist in our Homeless Strategies.
5. Advocated and approved our city-wide Smoking Ban and Tobacco Retail License program to ensure children cannot access products without serious ramifications.
6. Approved ban on leaf-blowers.


Christian has been the only elected Councilmember working with staff locally and regionally on this issue

1. Worked 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 lower our homeless count by successfully moving individuals off the streets and into some form of temporary or Permanent Supportive Housing.
3. Initiated and approved our Enhance Response Pilot Project for dealing with Homelessness. This includes our Homeless Court strategy.
4. Initiated and approved our Pallet Shelter Project to assist in our Homeless Strategies.

1. Improved government transparency by implementing  OpenGov which enables residents to easily access City financial information. 
2. Started new audits of city finances.
3. Hosted Monthly Community Meetings with City Staff and special guests to build awareness amongst residents.
4. Created a Major Facilities Fund to save for eventual and much needed facility replacements.
5. Launched new city website.
6. Initiated social media presence and outreach for multiple City departments.
7. Moved all campaign filing forms to an online portal for easier access by residents.
8. Relocated passport office to Community Services.
9. Passed Campaign Finance Reform in 2018.

1. Worked 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. Advocated for the Green Line Extension and greater access to mass transit.
3. Advocated for residents along Green Line with Metro to select Hawthorne Blvd. alignment or major mitigations for the existing right of way alignment including trenching.
4. Worked with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments and South Bay Workforce Investment Board to create a Regional Gigabit Broadband “loop” that connects all South Bay Cities. The South Bay Fiber Network went live in 2020.
5. Worked with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments to find proactive solutions for Short Term Rental policies.