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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 10/18/22.
Staff directed to engage the
services of a design firm to
pursue a logo refresh effort. CC
approved a contract with Stellen
Design on 02/14/23 to perform
the work.
2. By January 3,
2023
IT & ATCM City Website: Execute a contract with a vendor to build and launch a new City website. X The Community Subcommittee approved the Revize design
concept. The website is in the
development phase and will be
launched this summer.
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 The Communications Team is
working on updating the City’s
Communications Plan. The
revised Plan should be complete
in early May.
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 City’s CIP Portal and Dashboard
launched on 04/04/23 and was
announced at the Council
Meeting and via the City’s social
media channels.
5. By November 1,
2022
CM, CA & CC City Charter Review: Provide recommendations to City Council regarding proposed Charter updates. X The Committee’s initial recommendations were
presented to CC on 11/01/22
and were included on the March
2023 ballot. The voters
approved all proposed ballot
measures.
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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 The initial report was presented to CC on 10/11/22. Staff were
directed to update City Sunshine
Policies and return with other
research items. The follow up
report was included on the
4/18/23 CC meeting agenda and
rescheduled for discussion on
05/02/23.
7. By April 25,
2023
ATCM & CS Volunteer Coordination: Provide a report to Council on the status of enhanced volunteer coordination efforts.
X Volunteer Coordination efforts
will be led by the Library
Services Department. The
report to Council is anticipated in
May.
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 Presented at the 01/03/23 CC
meeting.
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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 Environmental Assessment has
been completed. On 06/01/23
the Planning Commission will
review the Assessment to
consider the necessary text
amendments to change the
general plan and municipal code
to reflect the FAR increase and
preferred uses. City Council’s
consideration is scheduled for
July 2023.
2. By February 21,
2023
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 This item is paired with item 11
below. The intention is to
consider incentivizing parcel
aggregation by allowing greater
FAR (up to 1.5) based on parcel
size. The jump from 0.6 to 1.5
FAR requires environmental
review that has been incorporated
with the general plan update
process.
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 Scope expanded to include actual
text amendments to change
parking ratios for preferred uses
within the AACAP.
Environmental review expanded
to accommodate these changes.
The est. date for final
consideration of approval is
August 2023.
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 Report presented to Council on
04/05/22. Staff continues to work
on identifying grant opportunities
for middle-mile broadband
expansion. Most grants are
equity-based, which hampers the
City’s competitiveness.
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 ballot measure
was approved by the voters in
March. The proposed selection
process has been drafted and is
scheduled to be presented to CC
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on 05/16/23. The succeeding
actions will be as follows: finalize
selection process, consider HdL
contract amendment to add
selection process work and sales
tax collection/auditing, initiate and
complete selection process, and
set the cannabis tax rate.
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 Staff has performed outreach to
businesses along the AACAP and
Waterfront. Interest is limited to
the small number of businesses
located along International
Boardwalk.
Given the limited number of
interested businesses, staff is
working with a third- party BID
consultant to inform staff and I.B.
businesses how the program
would work and the magnitude of
self-assessment per business
that would be required to achieve
desired outcomes. Staff has
identified carry-over funds to pay
for the consultant. Staff will return
to Council with results of the
assessment and indication from
I.B. businesses if they remain
interested after consideration of
the study by September 2023.
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 Presented to City Council on
12/13/22. The program has
been implemented and staff has
seen an increase in interdepartment communication on
ways to improve service to the
business community.
8. By April 25,
2023
ATCM & PW EV Charger Expansion: Seek additional federal grant funding for EV chargers on commercial corridors.
X Staff continues to collaborate
internally and with SCE to be
prepared for upcoming grant
opportunities. Report on updates
and next steps to CC was
included on the 04/18/23 meeting
agenda and rescheduled for
05/02/23.
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 Presented to City Council on
01/17/23. Per Council direction,
CS staff will produce an RFP to
solicit artists.
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10. By April 25,
2023
CD General Plan Update: Complete the General Plan update and initiate environmental review. X Environmental review kicked off in March 2023. Placeworks
contract was amended for zoning
update work and for GP Update
and Zoning for consideration by
the voters in 2024. The
completion of the General Plan
Update it the top priority for the
CD Department.
11. By April 25,
2023
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 This item is linked with Objective
2 above. Utilizing increased FAR
as an incentive to aggregate
parcels for redevelopment. The
environmental review has been
incorporated with the General
Plan update process.
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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 Presented to CC on 03/14/23.
2. By December
20, 2022
PW & CA Tree Ordinance: Present a draft ordinance to Council for consideration. X Presented to CC on 01/17/23.
Ordinance developed per
01/17/23 Council direction. On
02/7/23 the Ordinance was
introduced. On 02/14/23 the
Council adopted the Ordinance.
3. By February 14,
2023
PD & PW Plastic Waste: Present options for possible modifications to the City’s current plastic waste regulations.
X Presented to CC at the 02/21/23
meeting.
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 Presented to CC on 02/07/23. As
part of the ongoing effort to reestablish the program, staff will engage the services of a thirdparty consultant to design the two-pen option within Basin III by
the end of July 2023. Consultant
to work with local volunteers and
city staff to procure materials,
obtain permits, and install the
pens. Staff has identified rollover
funds to pay for the consultant,
the cost of pens, associated
equipment, and permitting.
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 Second reading and adoption of
the Ordinance to rename the
Public Works Commission to
Public Works and Sustainability
Commission occurred on
02/21/23.
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 Presented to CC on 02/21/23.
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 Presented to CC on 03/21/23.
The discussion also included the
Parkway Policy Draft.
8. By December 6,
2022
PW Tree Plantings: Implement a tree planting plan along the bike path. X Status presented the item to CC on 02/21/23 with SCE opposed at
the time. Staff has continued to
escalate the issue with SCE
officials. Staff met with SCE
personnel on 04/06/23. SCE staff
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remain opposed to tree planting
near the bike path/walkway.
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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 a “Public Improvement
Project Funding” power point to
outline funding options. The
Commission requested follow up
information, which will be included
as part of the FY 23/24 budget
process.
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 City Council approved the 5-year
contract with Nuvis Landscape
Architecture on 02/07/2022. Nuvis,
along with staff, will complete the
public outreach process and
present the two design options
(renovation vs. overhaul) to City
Council for direction on which
option to pursue by October 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 10/11/22.
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 Presented to CC on 04/04/23.
5. By December
20, 2022
PW CIP Prioritization: Provide a report to Council regarding the status and prioritization of capital projects.
X Presented to CC on 02/21/23.
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 CC on
10/18/22. The new public boat
launch at Mole D has grant
funding available from Department
of Boating and Waterways to pay
for permitting and construction.
However, costs associated with
entitlements and necessary
studies to design the boat launch
will fall to the City. There is a
remaining balance of $400,000 in
the CIP for the relocation of the
boat launch project. Staff are
working on identifying an
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Engineering firm to perform the
necessary studies and entitlement
process. Agreement to be in place
by September 2023.
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 Presented to CC on 02/07/23.
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 Will be presented to CC as a BRR
during the FY 23/24 Budget
process.
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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 10/18/22.
Direction to come back with follow
up Ordinance.
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 Presented to CC on 04/11/23.
Direction to move forward with
Phase 2 of LA County Fire
Services Assessment and a thirdparty consultant review.
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 Presented to CC on 04/18/23.
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.
On 02/16/2023, preliminary
Disaster Service Workers Training
was completed for all eligible and
available city employees. The
training spanned 3 weeks and had
over 120 city employees in
attendance including
councilmembers and staff.
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 Presented to CC on 03/21/23.
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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 Council approved a contract
with CityTech Solutions to provide
a cloud-based Building Permit
and Inspection application
program on 03/21/23.
Implementation is underway and
expected to be complete by
August 2023.
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
established a subcommittee to
review the draft objective
standards document. The draft
document was made public in
January 2023 with a community
meeting. The Planning
Commission reviewed the matter
on 03/29/23. Since the granting
agency extended the deadline, a
contract amendment to
incorporate additional
subcommittee and Planning
Commission review was
approved, which extended the
deadline for completion to Sept
2023. Final document and
implementing ordinances to
Planning Commission are
expected in June 2023. City
Council discussion will follow in
July 2023. Consideration of
adoption (to meet grant deadline)
is expected in August 2023.
3. By January 17,
2023
CD Inclusionary Housing Ordinance: Draft an inclusionary housing ordinance and present it to Council for consideration of approval.
X The draft Ordinance was
presented to Council on 11/8/22.
The Ordinance was directed to
Planning Commission for review
and recommendations. Planning
Commission’s 3rd meeting to
discuss and consider was held on
03/16/23. Recommendations are
scheduled to come back to CC in
May 2023. A Public hearing for
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introduction of the Ordinance is
expected in June 2023.
Consideration of adoption in July
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 City Council provided direction on
12/13/22. A Public Hearing was
held on 02/07/23 for introduction
of ordinances. The Inland
Ordinance was adopted on
02/21/23 and the coastal
Ordinance was adopted on
03/21/23.
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 CMO continues to work with
Departments to implement the
online service delivery items
presented to Council on 01/17/23.
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 Presented to CC on 11/08/22.
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 Presented to CC 04/04/23.