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CITY OF REDONDO BEACH STRATEGIC PLAN
THREE YEAR GOALS
SIX MONTH OBJECTIVES
September 2022 - April 2023
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 March 1,
2023
ATCM, CM City Branding: Identify and procure resources needed to facilitate a rebranding effort with an aim to capture the full diversity and flavor of the City.
X Presented to CC on 10/18/2022.
Staff directed to begin a targeted
RFP process to engage the
services of a design firm – City will
pursue a logo refresh effort.
2. By January 3,
2023
IT & ATCM City Website: Execute a contract with a vendor to build and launch a new City website. X Presenting a contract for CC consideration 11/15/2022.
3. By March 1,
2023
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
4. By November 1,
2022
ATCM, PW
(CIP), FS & IT
Internal Communications: Provide a 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 Presented improved internal CIP
tracking and project portal to CC on
11/1/2022.
5. By November 1,
2022
CM, CA & CC City Charter Review: Provide recommendations to City Council regarding proposed Charter updates. X Presented to CC on 11/1/2022.
6. By October 4,
2022
ATCM, CA &
CC
Sunshine Policy: Review policies of other Cities, summarize the City’s options and report to Council. X Presented to CC on 10/11/2022.
Staff directed to update City
Sunshine Policy and return to
Council on 04/18/2023 for
consideration of revised resolution
and internal practices.
7. By April 25,
2023
ATCM & CS Volunteer Coordination: Provide a report to Council on the status of enhanced volunteer coordination efforts.
X
8. By
December 20,
2022
CC Public Records: Review and recommend updates to the City’s public records retention policy and provide a report to Council on options for retaining district contact information for outbound communication.
X
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GOAL 2: Vitalize Core Commercial Areas of the City
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. By February 7,
2023
WED & CD FAR Adjustment Study: Complete the environmental assessment for the Artesia/Aviation FAR Adjustment Study to potentially increase the Artesia/Aviation Corridor FAR to 0.6 and evaluate and update the Corridor’s preferred commercial uses.
X
2. By February 21,
2023
WED & CD Expanded FAR Adjustment: Provide a report to Council on options to expand the Artesia/Aviation Corridor FAR from 0.6 to 1.5.
X
3. By March 7,
2023
WED & CD Artesia/Aviation Parking Regulation Updates: Consider the environmental analysis and introduce an ordinance to amend the municipal code to update the Artesia/Aviation Corridor parking regulations.
X
4. By April 25,
2023
PW & IT Public Broadband Improvements: Explore and report to Council on grant opportunities related to middle-mile broadband expansion to core commercial areas.
X
5. By February 7,
2023
CD & CA Cannabis Permit Selection Process: Provide a recommendation to Council for implementation of a permit selection process for Cannabis businesses.
X The cannabis tax ordinance was
added as a ballot measure to the
March election. HdL and staff are
now focusing on the selection
procedures.
6. By February 21,
2023
WED Business/Parking Improvement Districts: Provide a report to Council on the results of the canvassing/surveying of businesses in the Waterfront and along Artesia Blvd. regarding the creation of a BID.
X
7. By December 6,
2022
WED, CD & CM Business Concierge Program: Report to Council on a potential program to help expedite business development in the City.
X
8. By April 25,
2023
ATCM & PW EV Charger Expansion: Seek additional federal grant funding for EV chargers on commercial corridors.
X
9. By January 17,
2023
WED PW, & CS Archway on Artesia: Provide a report to Council on the feasibility of an archway on Artesia Blvd. and the process to invite design ideas for a public art archway project.
X
10. By April 25,
2023
CD General Plan Update: Complete the General Plan update and initiate environmental review. X
11. By April 25,
2023
WED & CD Artesia Property/Lot Merger Incentive Program: Provide a report on potential fiscal incentives the City could offer to encourage lot mergers along Artesia Blvd.
X
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GOAL 3: Increase Environmental Sustainability
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. By January 16,
2023
PW & ATCM Multi-Modal Plan Signage: Provide a report to Council on options to develop a way finding signage program for alternative modes of transportation that is consistent with the City’s rebranding effort.
X
2. By December
20, 2022
PW & CA Tree Ordinance: Present a draft ordinance to Council for consideration. X
3. By February 14,
2023
PD & PW Plastic Waste: Present options for possible modifications to the City’s current plastic waste regulations.
X
4. By December 20,
2022
WED White Sea Bass Program: Report to Council on options to re-establish the White Sea Bass program in King Harbor.
X The Harbor Commission created
a subcommittee to further review
potential locations within the
harbor. Staff, the subcommittee,
and experts that run similar
programs elsewhere performed a
walking tour of the waterfront and
identified nine potential locations.
The Harbor Commission
recommended the City pursue
three of those locations at the
10/10/2022 meeting. Staff is
currently working with an expert
that runs a similar program to
ascertain cost and funding
sources. Staff anticipates finishing
the costing research by early
December 2022 and can report
back shortly thereafter.
5. By November 22,
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 Received support from the Public
Works Commission at their
10/24/2022 meeting to add these
duties to their official
responsibilities. Council to
consider this on 11/15/2022.
6. By December
20, 2022
PW Native Plantings: Provide a report on SCE regulations associated with planting native species in SCE right of way areas.
X Anticipated to go to CC on
12/13/2022.
7. By March 14,
2023
PW Turf Conversion: Report to Council on converting turf to water-wise landscaping in target locations and explore a policy update regarding limiting artificial turf.
X
8. By December 6,
2022
PW Tree Plantings: Implement a tree planting plan along the bike path. X Anticipated to go to council on 12/13/2022
D
GOAL 4: Invest in the City’s Infrastructure
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. By November
15, 2022
CM, PW & FS Infrastructure Bond: Explore options and provide a report on the bond process and possible uses of bond proceeds, including renovations to key civic buildings.
X Kosmont Financial Services (KTS)
met with the Budget and Finance
Commission on 10/13/2022 and
presented “Public Improvement
Project Funding” power point to
outline funding options. The
Commission has additional
questions for the City Manager
and the Public Works Director at
an upcoming meeting to discuss
with them.
2. By January 10,
2023
WED, CS & PW Seaside Lagoon: Select and approve a contract with an aquatic / landscape design firm to prepare construction plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of Seaside Lagoon.
X Staff issued an RFP in June 2022,
reviewed the received submittals
in August 2022, and interviewed
two finalists in September 2022.
The Public Amenities Plan was
adopted by Council in October
2022. Staff is working on a draft
version of a contract with the
preferred finalist and await a
revised scope of work from the
finalist, which is necessary due to
changes to the Amenities Plan
prompted by the public hearing
process. Staff anticipates
completion of a draft contract by
early December, followed by a
scheduled meeting to discuss the
project scope with a subcommittee
of the Harbor Commission by midDecember 2022. Staff anticipates bringing the item to City Council in
early January 2023.
3. By November 1,
2022
CS & ATCM Veterans Park Library Concessionaire: Present to Council for consideration of approval the request for proposals for future use of the Veteran’s Park Library Building.
X Presented to CC on 10/11/2022.
4. By March 21,
2023
CS & PW Aviation Park: Provide a report on short and long-term improvements and possible additional recreational amenities for Aviation Park.
X
5. By December
20, 2022
PW CIP Prioritization: Provide a report to Council regarding the status and prioritization of capital projects.
X Anticipated to go to council on
12/13/2022
D
6. By October 18,
2022
WED King Harbor Amenities Plan: Present the recommended KHA Plan to Council for consideration of approval.
X Presented and adopted by the
City Council on 10/18/2022.
7. By January 9,
2023
PW Undergrounding Utilities: Report to Council on the process, cost, and possible sources of funding for the undergrounding of utilities.
X
8. By February 14,
2023
PW Repainting of Traffic Signals: Provide a report to Council on the painting of traffic signals and the options to extend/broaden the effort.
X
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GOAL 5: Maintain a High Level of Public Safety
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. By October 18,
2022
PW & PD Speed Limit Adjustments: Provide a report to Council on when the City could implement reduced speed limits under AB 43.
X Presented to CC on 10/18/2022.
Direction to come back with
Ordinance in December 2022
2. By November
15, 2022
FD & CM working with the
RBFA
County Fire Study: Review the Preliminary Feasibility information provided by Los Angeles County regarding the cost of LA County Fire Services.
X Met with LACFD and received
preliminary cost estimates on
10/13/2022. Met with Council
Subcommittee on 10/26/2022 to
discuss numbers and prepare
follow-up strategy.
3. By December
20, 2022
CM & CA Response to Homelessness: Report to Council on the status of homeless services/metrics and the progress for providing a dedicated mental health clinician.
X
4. By November
15, 2022
FD Disaster Service Workers (DSW): Report to Council on the status of emergency services training including cost recovery mechanisms for DSWs.
X Chief Butler and Chief Hoffman
have been sworn in by the City
Clerk and certified to deputize city
employees to act as DSW. Chief
Butler met with Finance (11/8) and
briefed them to track all costs
during a disaster for cost recovery
via the FEMA portal. On 11/7 FirePolice-Public Works – Community Development – City Manager Staff
held EOC/COOP/COG meeting
and reviewed Emergency Plans
and EOC Activation procedures.
Report to CC anticipated in
December 2022.
5. By March 14,
2023
PD & PW Drive Slow Redondo Campaign: Report to Council on the options to launch a “Drive Slow Redondo” public awareness campaign.
X
F
GOAL 6: Enhance the Delivery of City Services
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. By April 25,
2023
CD & ATCM Business Permit Process: Streamline the process for citizens to obtain business building permits through workflow improvements and the implementation of software enhancements.
X City has implemented BlueBeam
program to make plan check
review more expedited. Staff are
reviewing software options for
new permitting program.
2. By February 7,
2023
CD Residential Design Standards: Complete preparation of the residential design standards and present them to Council for consideration of approval.
X The Planning Commission has
established a subcommittee to
review the draft objective
standards document—to be
reviewed in November/December
by subcommittee. Will revise and
make draft document public in
January 2023 with community
meeting and full Planning
Commission review.
3. By January 17,
2023
CD Inclusionary Housing Ordinance: Draft an inclusionary housing ordinance and present it to Council for consideration of approval.
X Draft presented to Council on
11/8/2022. Forwarded to Planning
Commission for their review and
recommendation. Expect back to
City Council in February 2023
4. By December
13, 2022
CD Finalize Encroachments Ordinance for Air Conditioners: Revise the current Draft Ordinance and present it to Council for consideration of approval.
X Discussion at City Council
scheduled for 12/13/2022.
5. By December 13,
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
6. By November 1,
2022
CM, CA & CC Code of Conduct: Review the Code of Conduct for Commissioners and present possible updates to the City Council for consideration of approval.
X
7. By March 7,
2023
CM, CS, PD, FD, & PW Special Event & Facility Reservation Process Improvements: Provide a report to Council on the status of improvements to the City’s special event and facility reservation processes.
X