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Redondo Beach Council approves refreshed King Harbor sign, draws public outcry over historic artwork
Summary
After hours of testimony and more than 2,000 petition signatures against changing the artwork, the Redondo Beach City Council voted unanimously to adopt a refreshed gateway sign design and abbreviated lower‑panel wording, directing staff to attempt preservation of existing decorative elements for the city museum.
The Redondo Beach City Council on Tuesday approved a refreshed design for the King Harbor Gateway sign and authorized staff to begin procurement for sign fabrication and repairs.
The 4‑0 vote followed a lengthy presentation from staff and designer input recommending a heavier, more visible font (staff’s Option 2) and concise lower‑panel wording geared to drivers on Pacific Coast Highway. Jane Chung of the city manager’s office said staff recommended the design to ensure safety, durability and visibility, noting the sign structure and plastic panels are deteriorating and require maintenance or replacement.
Designer Jourdes, participating remotely, told the council that short, familiar words are…
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