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CITY OF REDONDO BEACH STRATEGIC PLAN
THREE - YEAR GOALS
SIX - MONTH OBJECTIVES
January 27, 2022 – July 27, 202 2
CM= City Manager ATCM=Assistant to City Manager CD=Community Development CS=Community Services FD=Fire Department FS=Financial Services HR=Human Resources IT=Information Technology LIB=Library PD=Police Department PW=Public Works WED=Waterfront and Economic Development CA=City Attorney CC=City Clerk CT=City Treasurer GOAL 1: Modernize the City’s Communication Systems
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. By July 27, 2022
ATCM, CM City Branding: Identify and procure resources needed to facilitate rebranding effort; overall aim is to capture the full diversity and flavor of the City.
X Report on rebranding process and
estimated costs to CC planned for
September 20.
2. By July 1, 2022 (if
current vendor is
selected; by 10/1
if new vendor)
IT & ATCM City Website: Establish requirements and sign a contract with vendor to rebuild current website. Make it more appealing, more user friendly, simpler, searchable, incorporating modern, responsive design customized to Redondo Beach, with a good CMS and strong SEO plan to support it. Website should have council member pages that are editable by council members and a clear path for people who want to do business with the City.
X Council and Community
Subcommittees are engaged in
evaluating Top 5 vendors
selected from 19 RFI
submissions. Online
demonstrations being scheduled,
with projected completion in
September.
3. By July 27, 2022
ATCM & CM
working with
advisory group
City Communications Plan: Update the City’s communications plan. Include brand alignment, different communications platforms, social media, two-way communications, surveying, and public input gathering.
X City Communications team
currently being established.
Communications Plan will develop
in tandem with the implementation
of the new City website.
4. By July 5, 2022
ATCM, PW
(CIP), FS & IT
Internal Communications: Provide report to Council on gaps in internal communications with potential solutions. Goal is to upgrade City’s internal communications to include project status and budget reports.
X Staff continues to evaluate
SmartSheets and OpenGov
Stories as potential platforms to
for improved internal
communication and external
project status reporting.
Projected CC consideration
planned in September.
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5. By April 5, 2022
CM, CA & CC City Charter Review: Provide report to Council on options to establish City Charter Review Advisory Committee. First meeting to be held by June 5.
X Charter Advisory Committee has
been established and is meeting
regularly.
6. By July 26, 2022
ATCM, CA &
CC
Sunshine Policy: Review policies of other Cities, summarize the City’s options and report to Council. X ATCM continues to research local government policies and plans to
report to Council in September.
7. By July 26, 2022
ATCM & CS Volunteer Coordination: Determine a plan for coordinating City’s various volunteer groups and report to Council.
X Presented to CC on 08/09.
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GOAL 2: Vitalize Core Commercial Areas of the City
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. By July 1, 2022
(October 2022)
CD & WED Artesia AACAP Implementation: Consider environmental analysis and introduce ordinance to amend municipal code for Artesia FAR and other changes recommended in the AACAP.
X Environmental Analysis
underway. Initial Study
complete. MND has entered
public comment period.
Public hearing process set to
begin 10/18/22.
2. By Sept. 1, 2022
CD & WED Artesia Parking: Consider environmental analysis and introduce ordinance to amend municipal code for Artesia parking regulations related to the AACAP.
X Environmental consulting
services were approved.
Community meeting was
held on 04/28 for parking
input. The parking discussion
with City Council was held in
July to obtain feedback on
ordinance strategies. The
public hearing process is set
to begin at Planning
Commission on 10/21/22.
The Ordinance will be
brought to Council for
consideration of approval in
November.
3. By April 5, 2022
PW & IT Broadband: Explore and report to Council on grant opportunities related to middle-mile broadband expansion to core commercial areas.
X Presented to CC on 04/05.
4. By July 1, 2022
CD & CA Finalize Cannabis Ordinance X Planning Commission (PC) held public hearing on draft
ordinances on 03/03. Draft
ordinance was updated with
recommendations from the PC
and public. Community Survey
was conducted April 21-May 5.
CC discussion item occurred
on 05/10. Advisory consultant
contract approved on 06/21.
Ordinances introduced on
07/19. Adoption of the
ordinances failed on 08/02.
The Ordinances are scheduled
for re-introduction and
approval on 08/16.
5. By May 3, 2022
CS Mural Ordinance: Report on mural ordinance options, available sites. X Presented to CC on 05/03.
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6. By May 3, 2022
FS & WED Business/Parking Improvement Districts: Report to Council on options for business and/or parking district formation.
X Item presented to CC on
05/10. Council Direction to
pursue further research on
participant interest along
Artesia and within the
Waterfront area.
7. By June 1, 2022
(September 2022)
WED & ATCM International Boardwalk: Create a matching storefront improvement program for International Boardwalk, working with King Harbor and Pier associations.
X Draft program guidelines
appeared before the Harbor
Commission on 6/13 and
received positive feedback
and a recommendation to
City Council for approval.
The program will be
presented to City Council for
consideration of approval in
September.
8. By July 26, 2022
WED, CD & CM Business Concierge Program: Report to Council on potential program to help expedite business development in the City.
X Report to CC anticipated on
09/20/22.
9. By May 15, 2022
ATCM & PW EV Charger Expansion: Seek additional federal grant funding for EV chargers on commercial corridors.
X Item was presented to CC on
05/17.
10. By April 5, 2022
CD & CA Administrative Review and Anti-Blight Ordinance: Bring draft ordinance concepts to Council for consideration
X Item was presented on 4/19.
Council directed proactive
enforcement pilot program.
11. By March 15,
2022
CD & CA Design Review: Bring draft language to Council to amend administrative design review and planning commission design review procedures.
X Report presented to CC.
Direction provided for
ordinance preparation.
Planning Commission
considered ordinance on
6/16. Public hearing before
CC occurred on 08/02.
Adoption for inland areas
scheduled for 08/16 and for
coastal areas on 09/06.
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GOAL 3: Increase Environmental Sustainability
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. By June 1, 2022
ATCM & PW Edison Right-Of-Way License: Following execution of license, develop conceptual plan for beautification and habitat restoration on Edison right-of-way west of PCH X License Agreement approved
by CC on 05/17. PW working
with landscape firm to
develop conceptual plan.
2. By Feb. 15, 2022
PW Bicycle Master Plan: Provide an update on the status of master bicycle plan implementation. X Completed.
3. By June 7, 2022
PW Multi-Modal Plan: Discuss and decide on measurable goals for implementation of existing bicycle master plan; review local travel network concepts and report to Council.
X Coordinating the date for
presentation with SBCCOG.
Item is anticipated for CC
review in September.
4 By March 15,
2022
PW & CA Tree Ordinance: Summarize feedback from Commissioners, report to Council and get direction from Council on development of ordinance.
X Presented to Council on
03/15. Direction was given to
City Attorney for Ordinance
preparation.
5. By July 5, 2022
PW Water Quality: Review the EWMP plan and report to council on next steps for implementation. X Presented to Council on 07/19
6. By July 26, 2022
CD working with PW Bike Racks: Review options for bike rack designs and expanded installation on commercial properties and report to Council.
X CD plans to bring the
commercial properties
discussion to CC on 09/06.
7. By June 21, 2022
PW Tree Plantings: Provide a Budget Response Report on options for planting trees in available citycontrolled planting sites.
X “Who” revised to “PW”, Public
Works, instead of CD. BRR
submitted in June.
8. By April 19, 2022
PD (Code Enforcement) Plastic Waste: Report on current enforcement of plastic waste laws and ways to enhance compliance.
X Report presented to CC on
04/19.
9. By July 26, 2022
WED White Sea Bass Program: Report to Council on options to re-establish White Sea Bass program in King Harbor.
X Appeared before Harbor
Commission on 7/11/22 for
review of minimum
requirements and to discuss
potential locations. Staff
conducted a walking tour of
the Harbor with stakeholders
to review potential locations
on 7/28/22. Staff anticipates
a second discussion at HC
on 09/27/22 to formalize a
recommendation. Staff
anticipates taking the HC
recommendation to City
Council on 10/11/22.
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10. By June 7, 2022
ATCM & CC Environmental Advisory Body: Report on options for advising the City on environmental issues through either expansion of an existing commission or creation of a new commission.
X ATCM completed research
on other jurisdictions and is
working with commission
liaisons to determine if this
function can be added to an
existing commission structure
or if a new body is warranted.
Staff anticipate presenting
the item to Council in
September 2022.
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GOAL 4: Invest in the City’s Infrastructure
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. By February 15,
2022
FS, PW & CM Infrastructure Bond: Explore and provide report on bond process and possible uses, including renovations to key civic buildings; followed by report on transactional milestones X Submitted on 02/15 as MidYear BRR
2. By June 7, 2022
PW & CS Wilderness Park Ponds: Develop plan for maintenance of upper pond; assess lower pond and plan for restoration and reconstruction, and report to Council.
X BRR Submitted in June.
3. By May 3, 2022
CS, WED & PW Seaside Lagoon: Prepare RFP for selecting an aquatics design firm to redesign and rehabilitate the Lagoon.
X Item presented to CC on
05/17
4. By June 7, 2022
CS & ATCM Veterans Park Library: Identify and present to Council options for a new facility use plan and solicit prospective operators.
X Item presented to CC on 7/12
5. By March 15,
2022
PW Dominguez Park and Dog Park Improvements: Report to Council on scope of work and timetable for implementation.
X Presented to Council on
03/15.
6. By June 14, 2022
PW Grant Ave. Repaving: Provide Budget Response Report on funding options. X BRR Submitted in June.
7. By April 5, 2022
PW working with West
Basin
Recycled Water: Develop a plan to connect recycled water (purple pipe) to Manhattan Beach Blvd., Anderson Park, and North Redondo Beach bike path.
X West Basin attended and
presented at the 05/10 CC
meeting.
8. By March 15,
2022
CS & PW Aviation Park: Provide a report on short- and long-term improvements and additional amenities for the following: painting of the gym, concrete work, and potential aquatic center.
X Item presented to CC on
05/03.
9. By March 15,
2022
PW Riviera Village Mobility Assessment: Report to Council on Riviera Village mobility assessment focusing on pedestrian movement.
X Presented to CC on 04/19.
10. By May 17, 2022
WED Sea Level Rise: Report to Council on status of sea level rise impacts with assessment, next steps, and possible mitigation funding sources.
X Item will be presented to HC
on 09/27/22 and brought to
CC on 10/18/22.
11. By April 5, 2022
CD & PW Riviera Village Outdoor Dining Parklets: Report to Council on Coastal Commission response regarding long term program implementation.
X Report provided to CC on
04/05. Staff preparing longer
term implementation plan.
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GOAL 5: Maintain a High Level of Public Safety
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. By March 1, 2022
FD Fire Department Assessment: Deliver report to Council on Fire Dept. assessment. X Informational report presented at 4/19 CC meeting.
2. By July 26, 2022
PW & ATCM Expand Streets For All Program: Re-engage with Health District and explore grant opportunities; report to Council.
X Item will be presented to CC
on August 16, 2022
3. By July 26, 2022
PD & PW Speed Limits: Report to Council on when the City could implement reduced speed limits under AB43.
X Item will be presented to CC
in October 2022, coinciding
with E&T (speed) Surveys
being considered by CC for
36-roadway segments. AB43
allows cities to start adjusting
speed limits on/after June 30,
2024
4. By May 10, 2022
CA Enhanced Response to Homelessness: Report to Council on options for enhanced response to help address homelessness, including improved coordination with the County.
X Presented at the 05/10 CC
meeting.
5. By Feb. 15, 2022
PD & PW Crime and Car Accident Report for 2021: Report to Council on crime statistics and vehicle accident data, including car and pedestrian collisions, and trends.
X Presented at the 03/01 CC
meeting.
6. By Feb. 15, 2022
PD Waterfront Safety: Provide Budget Response Report to Council on enhancing safety at the waterfront, with options for operational and capital improvements.
X Submitted on 02/15 as MidYear BRR.
7. By July 1, 2022
PW Artesia Blvd. Left Turn Pockets: Complete redesign of left turn lanes/pockets along Artesia Blvd.
X Item presented to CC on
August 2, 2022
8. By April 19, 2022
FD & CM working with the
RBFA
County Fire Study: Review the scope of contract fire services to be studied by Los Angeles County with the RB Fire Association and provide a report to Council for consideration of approval of the request for completion of a County Fire Study.
X Presented at the 04/19 CC
meeting.
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GOAL 6: Enhance the Delivery of City Services
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. By June 7, 2022
LIB, PW & IT Library Self-Serve Hours: Report to Council on benefits and feasibility of library self-serve program at north branch.
X Submitted in June as budget
BRR
2. By May 17, 2022
CM, PW & HR Public Works Employee Retention: Develop a plan to attract and retain public works employees and present to Council.
X Funding provided at MidYear. Plan structure has
been developed. MOU side
letter in final negotiations.
3. By July 5, 2022
ATCM & IT Transition More City Services to Online: Provide a report to Council on options to continue and expand the plan to transition public-facing City services online.
X IT Staff and ATCM are
working with Departments to
transition services online,
including the Building
Division which is evaluating
vendors offering online
permit application and
electronic plan review
software applications. IT is
assisting Building in
procuring hardware
necessary to make these
initiatives possible, including
enhanced monitors and
additional desktop computers
to facilitate the acceptance of
electronic documents.
4. By July 26, 2022
CM, CA & CC Code of Conduct: Develop a code of conduct for Commissioners and present it to Council for consideration of approval.
X CM staff are researching
benchmark code of conduct
policies and plan to present
the item for consideration in
September.
5. By March 15,
2022
CM, CA & CC Campaign Finance Reform: Report to Council on possible updates to campaign finance ordinance and enforcement options.
X Initial report provided on
04/01. Direction given on
Ordinance modifications and
to go forward with a contract
investigation process. Item
expected to return to CC in
September.
6. By April 5, 2022
FS, CT & CC Moss Adams Review: Report to Council on status of Moss Adams findings and next steps. X Report (w/ Moss Adams) presented at the 04/05 CC
meeting.
7. By April 19, 2022
PW Traffic Calming Policies: Report to City Council on policy changes that would accelerate the implementation of traffic calming improvements.
X Presented to PW
Commission on 03/28.
Presented to CC on 05/17.
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8. By June 7, 2022
PW Digital Speed Limit Feedback Signs: Provide a Budget Response Report on cost to install radar feedback signs and collect data.
X Submitted in June as a
Budget BRR.