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CITY OF REDONDO BEACH STRATEGIC PLAN
THREE YEAR GOALS
12 MONTH OBJECTIVES
June 2023 – June 2024
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 August 22,
2023
ATCM, CM City Branding: Present City logo redesign options to City Council for consideration of approval. X Council approved the official logo color and color palette on
07/09/24.
2. By September 19,
2023
IT & ATCM City Website: Complete website development and publicly launch the new site. X Complete.
3. By July 18, 2023 ATCM & CM
working with various
departments
City Communications Plan: Complete the updated City Communications Plan, including a new section regarding the production of videos that highlight City services, and present it to City Council for discussion.
X This item was presented and
approved at the 09/05/23
Council meeting.
4. By November 7,
2023
CM, CA & CC City Charter Review: Provide recommendations to City Council regarding proposed Charter updates.
X The Review Committee’s most
recent recommendations were
presented to Council on May 7.
Council directed follow-up
actions be returned in July 2024.
5. By July 18,
2023
CC, CA & CM Improved Response to PRA Requests: Provide a report to City Council on staff efforts to systematize the process for responding to PRA requests.
X Training was provided by the
City Attorney’s Office to all
City Departments in April
2024. A report to the City
Council will be presented in
August 2024.
6. By August
15, 2023
CC & CM Council Meeting Agenda Item Noticing: Develop a calendar, available to the public, that foreshadows Council Meeting agenda items of significant public interest.
X Council approved an
agreement with Granicus for a
new Agenda Management
System on 07/16/24.
Advanced Calendaring
reporting will be available after
system implementation.
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7. By
December 19,
2023
CC & IT Agenda Management System: Begin drafting a Request for Proposals for the procurement of a new agenda management system. Prepare an item for City Council discussion regarding the expectations for a new agenda management system.
X Council approved an
agreement with Granicus for a
new Agenda Management
System on 07/16/24.
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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 18, 2023 WED & CD FAR Adjustment and AACAP Implementation Study: Introduce an Ordinance and General Plan Amendment and consider the environmental impacts associated with proposed amendments to the General Plan and Municipal Code to identify preferred uses and increase the allowable FAR for properties with frontage along the AACAP corridors.
X Introduced to City Council on
07/11/23. Second reading and
adoption occurred on 07/18/23.
2.By November 21,
2023
WED & CD AACAP Rooftop Open Deck Restaurant Dining: Report on the feasibility of rooftop open deck dining along the AACAP corridors.
X CD leading the effort and is
working to identify existing
development standards and
building code regulations that
could potentially preclude rooftop
dining. Staff plans to present this
item concurrently with the AACAP
Lot Merger Incentive Program.
3. By March 19,
2024
CD Expanded FAR Adjustment: Prepare Environmental Impact Report addressing the impacts of expanding the Artesia/Aviation Corridor FAR from 0.6 to 1.5 in conjunction with the General Plan Update and Zoning Revisions and present the findings to the City Council.
X Draft EIR with potential impacts
and mitigation associated with
Expanded FAR Adjustment will
be released for public comment
in late July. FEIR with
confirmed impacts/ mitigation
and public hearings will be
presented to Council in
October 2024 for certification.
4. By August 29,
2023
WED & CD Artesia/Aviation Parking Regulation Updates: Introduce an Ordinance and consider the environmental impacts associated with an amendment to the municipal code to update the Artesia/Aviation Corridor parking regulations.
X Planning Commission
recommended approval on
07/20/23. Introduced to City
Council on 08/15/23. Second
reading and adoption occurred on
09/05/23.
5. By February 20,
2024
IT & PW Public Broadband Improvements: Prepare an item for City Council discussion regarding options to provide residents, government, and businesses increased broadband connectivity.
X Complete - Item presented at the
02/20/24 Council meeting.
6. By May 1, 2024 WED & IT Broadband & Wi-Fi Access in the Harbor: Expand public and business Wi-Fi connectivity in the Harbor.
X Complete
7. On May 16, 2023 CD & CM Cannabis Permit Selection Process: Present recommendations to the City Council for the implementation of a permit/license application and selection process for Cannabis businesses.
X Initial draft procedures were
presented to Council on 05/16/23.
Council provided direction to
make amendments. The item was
presented to Council on 09/05/23
and on 12/19/23. Additional
research was requested, and staff
was advised to move forward with
a consultant agreement with
Tierra West (TWA). TWAs review
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of existing regulations is near
completion and a preliminary
report on findings will be included
as a receive and file item on the
04/23/24 Council agenda. A
comprehensive Council
discussion on the recommended
changes and updates will took
place on 05/14/24. The Cannabis
Regulatory Ordinance will
continue being developed
following Council direction and
will be returned for Council review
on 08/20/2024.
8. By September 19,
2023
WED Business/Parking Improvement Districts: Provide a report to the City Council on the results of the canvassing/surveying of businesses along Artesia Blvd. regarding the creation of a local Business and/or Parking Improvement District. Prepare a consulting services contract to evaluate the potential benefits of a BID on International Boardwalk.
X Staff provided a report on the
results of the Artesia survey and
City Council approved a contract
with Civitas to explore a BID on
International Boardwalk on
09/19/23.
9. By October 31,
2023
ATCM & PW EV Charger Expansion: Seek additional federal grant funding for additional EV chargers in appropriate public areas, parks, and/or commercial corridors.
X Staff has site walks planned for
07/25/2024 to evaluate Councilidentified locations best suited to immediate EV Charger
expansion and will continue to
monitor status of the City’s
Charging and Fueling
Infrastructure Grant
application.
10. By October 10,
2023
CS, WED & PW Public Art on Artesia: Provide a report to City Council on public art procurement efforts on Artesia Blvd.
X Presented to City Council
01/09/24. Received Council
direction on a process to procure
art on Artesia
11. By May 14,
2024
WED & ATCM Artesia Branding: Develop branding options/strategies for Artesia Blvd. X
12. By February 1,
2024
CD General Plan Update: Complete the draft General Plan and zoning update and associated environmental review.
X The Planning Commissions’
next General Plan update
discussion is scheduled for
8/1/24. A Zoning Workshop will
be held on August 8. The
Planning Commission will also
discuss this item at their next
Regular Meeting on August 15.
Final review by the Planning
Commission is expected in
September 2024, with Council
consideration following in
October 2024.
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13. By March 5,
2024
CD & WED Artesia/Aviation Property Lot Merger Incentive Program: Provide a report on potential incentives, including the idea of establishing a development opportunity reserve for developers or tying entitlements to specific requirements if they meet specific City goals along Artesia and Aviation Blvd.
X Staff is pairing this item with the
AACAP rooftop dining item
14. By October 1,
2023
WED & CM Harbor, Pier Leasing Strategy: Formulate a leasing strategy for critical opportunity sites in the harbor and pier area.
X City staff received direction from
the City Council as part of a
Closed Session Item on 4/9/24.
15. By January 1,
2024
CD & PW Riviera Village Outdoor Dining Parklets: Work with Coastal Commission staff to develop a plan to retain the parklets on a long-term basis and provide a report to the City Council on the plan’s feasibility.
X Community Development has
engaged with the Coastal
Commission on this matter and
is developing a process for
long-term permitting of the
outdoor seating.
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GOAL 3: Increase Environmental Sustainability
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. By December 19,
2023
PW, CA & PD Plastic Waste: Present a report to the City Council on whether the City can prohibit the use of multi-use plastic bags.
X Presented to Council on 01/16/24.
Staff to monitor development of
statewide legislation.
2. By September 25,
2023
PW & CD Native Planting and Pollinator Requirements: Prepare a discussion item for the Public Works and Sustainability Commission (PW&SC) to consider requiring the inclusion of pollinator fountains and native plantings in new developments.
X The item was presented to the
PW&S Commission on 09/25/23,
which was attended by Mike
Garcia, local landscaping
contractor with expertise on
native and pollinator plants. The
Commission continued the
discussion to their 10/23/23
meeting to allow additional
presenters an opportunity to
provide their perspectives.
The item was presented to the
PW&S Commission on 10/23/23,
which was attended by Jim Light,
South Bay Parkland Conservancy
(SPBC) and Tracy Drake,
Naturalist and certified native
plant expert on native and
pollinator plants. The
Commission appointed a 3-
person sub-committee to consider
options and return to the PW&S
Commission with
recommendations. The PW&S
sub-committee presented a report
at the January 2024 PW&S
meeting. Commission directed the
subcommittee to work with PW
staff to develop Dept Policy and
any other recommendations.
Update from subcommittee is
pending.
3. By January 1,
2024
PW Bike Path Enhancements: Work with SCE and other regional agencies to enhance amenities along the bike path.
X City staff received comments from
SCE on two ROW enhancement
projects regarding what will be
allowed. Staff held an onsite
meeting in January with SCE for
the Herondo project to clarify
Edison’s maintenance needs.
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Redesign of the plan was
submitted in February. SCE
provided more comments on
5/15/24. The Bike Lane extension
project design is also being
updated to respond to SCE
comments. The redesign was
submittal in February and staff
responded with more comments
on 5/15/24. Staff will continue to
work with SCE to propose
enhancements for beautification
of the ROW areas.
4.September 5,
2023
CS & PW Public Transit EVs: Provide a report to the City Council on the results of the transit operation analysis regarding conversion of the BCT fleet to EV / hydrogen vehicles.
X Presented to Council on 10/03/23.
The Council approved batterypowered electric buses as the conversion target for future transit
fleet vehicles.
5. By August 29,
2023
CS Wilderness Park: Draft an amendment to the MOU with South Bay Parkland Conservancy to collaborate on solutions for the repair and enhancement of the lower pond at Wilderness Park.
X Approved by Council at 09/19/23
meeting.
6. By May 14, 2024 PW Alternative Energy: Provide a report to the City Council on the feasibility/potential for tidal energy generation and/or solar energy generation on City controlled infrastructure.
X Staff spoke w EcoWave
representative on 5/15/24 and
will incorporate this with
information regarding solar
energy and prepare a report for
Council to be presented in
September 2024.
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GOAL 4: Invest in the City’s Infrastructure
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. By February 20,
2024
PW Renovations and/or Replacement of City Buildings: Provide a report to the City Council on options and costs for the renovation or replacement of Civic Center facilities.
X On 07/16/24, Council directed
staff to prepare to place a
$93.4M GO Bond Measure on
the November 2024 General
Election Ballot that includes
replacement of Fire Stations 1
and 2, a rebuilt Police HQ, and a
gut renovation of the Police
Annex. The Public Works Yard
and City Hall were not included
in the proposed GO Bond.
2. By December 19,
2023
CM, PW & FS Identify Potential Capital Resources: Provide a report to the City Council on the use (and cost) of infrastructure bonds and other financing options for the renovation or replacement of civic buildings.
X X On 07/16/24, Council directed
staff to prepare to place a
$93.4M GO Bond Measure on
the November 2024 General
Election Ballot. The City’s Bond
Counsel is preparing the
required Resolutions and
Ordinance to present to City
Council at the July 30 meeting.
3. By April 2, 2024 WED, CS & PW Seaside Lagoon: Present two design concepts for the rehabilitation of Seaside Lagoon (renovation and reconstruction) to the City Council for discussion and direction.
X Staff and the consultant are
exploring several options to
address minimum fire code
requirements pertaining to the
portion of the promenade that
serves the small hand launch.
City Council directed staff to
make this portion of the
promenade accessible to both
pedestrians and vehicles to
ensure vessels on trailers could
access the hand launch.
Inclusion of vehicle access
results in this portion of the
promenade being subject to
minimum fire lane standards,
which the current promenade
fails to meet the 20-foot width
requirement. Measure C does
not allow the lagoon to reduce
in size, nor does it allow for any
loss of parking to the surface
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parking lot located to the east of
the lagoon to accommodate the
additional fire lane width.
Several design options are
being prepared, with cost
estimates for each, for future
consideration. Staff will meet
with the Seaside Lagoon
subcommittee in the coming
weeks and then appear at the
Riviera Village Farmers Market
before appearing before the
Harbor Commission and City
Council in September.
4. By July 18, 2023 CS & ATCM Veterans Park Library Concessionaire: Present to the City Council for consideration of approval proposals from concessionaires for the use of the Veteran’s Park Library Building.
X Closed session review of the
proposed contract terms with
Made by Meg is expected for
08/16/2024, including review of
repairs and improvements
required for the building.
5. By October 24,
2023
WED Boat Launch Pre-Design Work: Recommend a consultant to complete pre-design work for the installation of a new public boat launch.
X Staff anticipates appearing
before City Council with a
proposed agreement on
August 6.
6. By September
19, 2023
WED & PW Climate Resiliency Plan: Pursue grant funding and procure an engineering firm to prepare a climate resiliency plan.
X City Staff submitted a
completed application to OPC
on 06/26/24. In July 2024, the
Coastal Commission notified
staff that we are still under
consideration for the original
Coastal Commission sponsored
Sea Level Rise grant. The
funding is limited but Redondo
Beach is now awaiting feedback
from two grant opportunities.
Staff continues to monitor the
situation and is in contact with
each agency once a month for
an update.
7. By July 25, 2023 WED Waterfront Education Center: Present design options for City Council consideration, including prospective operating partners.
X Presented the conceptual design
to City Council on 07/18/23.
8. By August 29,
2023
WED & PW Breakwater Repair: Prepare a report for City Council consideration identifying the breakwater’s condition and recommended follow-up action items, including any planned repairs by the Army Corps of Engineers and necessary support from state and federal agencies.
X PW staff and Army Corps
personnel presented the
assessment to City Council on
12/05/23 and the Harbor
Commission on 12/11/23.
9. By September
26, 2023
PW Train Bridge Rehabilitation in North Redondo: Apply for a permit to repaint the rail bridge located on Artesia Blvd. east of Condon Ave.
X Agreement approved by Council
on 4/2/24 and is effective on
5/1/2024.
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10. By August 29,
2023
CS & PW Parks Assessment: Prepare an item for City Council discussion regarding the scope of work and initiation of a citywide park system study that reviews the City’s current park amenities and provides options for alternative and/or supplemental uses that would optimize park utilization and increase maintenance efficiency.
X Presented to Council at the
07/09/2024 meeting. Council
directed staff to not pursue the
development of a Parks Master
Plan at this time.
11. By December
19, 2023
CS & PW Aviation Park: Working with potential regional partners, identify options for the City Council to consider installing additional recreational amenities at Aviation Park or other sites, including pickleball and a new aquatics facility.
X Presented to Council 03/05/24.
Council provided direction to staff
to designate area southeast of
Aviation Gym for pickleball courts
and acquire cost estimates to
install pickleball courts at Aviation,
Dale Page, and Alta Vista.
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GOAL 5: Maintain a High Level of Public Safety
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. By July 25, 2023 PW & PD Speed Limit Adjustments: Provide a report to the City Council on the results of citywide speed limit surveys and the recommendations for any speed limit adjustments.
X Presented report to Council on
05/30/23.
2. By November 21,
2023
FD & ATCM working with
the RBFA
County Fire Study: Review the proposals provided by Los Angeles County regarding the cost/provision of LA County Fire District Services and the analysis provided by the selected thirdparty consultant regarding the City and County Fire/EMS operating models.
X This item has been finalized and
the next step is to present the
Master Plan and hold discussions
with the appropriate City
Commissions.
3. By October 3,
2023
CA & PW Response to Homelessness: Prepare a report for City Council discussion regarding the feasibility of expanding the City’s pallet shelter program.
X Presented to Council on 11/07/23.
4. By October 3,
2023
FD Disaster Fund Recovery: Review internal protocols for FEMA compliance and cost recovery. X Cost recovery protocols are in place and mirror State OES
requirements.
5. By February 6,
2024
FD & ATCM 4th Fire Station Study: Provide a report to City Council on the feasibility of, potential costs, and benefits of a 4th fire station in north Redondo Beach.
X This item has been finalized; the
Master Plan will be discussed by
various City Commissions.
6. By April 2, 2024 WED City Harbor Department: Provide a report to the City Council on the different harbor/marine management operating models i.e. the Avalon and Ventura Harbors.
X Staff performed extensive
outreach to neighboring harbors
and held a meeting with the Mayor
to discuss neighboring Harbor
models. Staff prepared a Budget
Response Report in June to
identify costs associated with
restructuring the staffing levels
associated with WED and Harbor
Patrol to the staffing levels from
the 1990’s. The BRR also
included an alternative option to
employ one additional Supervisor
within the Harbor Patrol to
oversee waterside operations and
coordinate with WED, PW, and
PD.
7. By August 29,
2023
PD, PW & WED Pier Skate Park Safety: Provide a report to City Council on safety and operating concerns at the Pier Skate Park and options for enhancing safety regulations.
X The item was presented at the
09/12/23 Council meeting.
8. By November 7,
2023
CA, FD & PD Mental Health Response: Provide a report to City Council on possible options (including potential South Bay partners) to provide a more unified response to mental health issues in the community.
X The LACDMH Alternative Crisis
Response: City Summit on
07/20/23 was attended by RB City
personnel including PD, Fire, CA,
and Councilmember Kaluderovic.
DC Issac Yang is meeting
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regularly on the “Alternative Crisis
Response” (ACR) with Council
Office. Given that a
comprehensive mental health
response requires significant
funding, report will be provided to
Council in May 2024, closer to
when the FY 2024-25 Budget will
be developed. Chief Yang is
developing protocols for alternate
transportation. A grant has been
identified for possible funding.
Council approved acceptance of
the grant on 4/09/24.
9. By June 13, 2023 PD Traffic Law Enforcement and Safety on Residential Streets: Prepare a BRR to discuss cost/options to enhance traffic enforcement and safety on residential streets.
X Complete and provided to Council
with budget adoption.
10. By June 13,
2023
HR Risk Management: Prepare a BRR and explore prospective costs/benefits (including claims history) of restoring the risk management position in the HR Dept.
X Complete and provided to Council
with budget adoption.
11. By February 20,
2024
PD Police Master Fee Schedule: Provide a report to the City Council recommending an updated Master Fee Schedule for the Police Department.
X Fee increases approved at the
CC meeting on 7/9/24.
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GOAL 6: Enhance the Delivery of City Services
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. By August 1,
2023
CD Residential Design Standards: Complete preparation of the recommended residential design standards and present them to City Council for consideration of approval.
X The item was discussed at the
07/16/23 City Council meeting. A
Public Hearing was held on
08/15/23 regarding the adoption
of Objective Residential
Standards and the associated
implementing Ordinance. Second
reading and adoption was
continued to the 09/19/23 Council
meeting. Adoption by the City
Council occurred on 09/19/23.
Additionally, a number of design
standards that were not included
in the August/September
adoption were identified for follow
up study.
2. By September 5,
2023
CD Inclusionary Housing Ordinance: Present the inclusionary housing ordinance to City Council for consideration of approval.
X Draft ordinances were
presented to City Council on
05/09/23. Council provided
direction to amend the
ordinances and to conduct
additional study. The
Consulting services agreement
for preparation of the
ordinance was amended on
12/12/23 to include additional
scope. The ordinance will
return to City Council for
consideration in late 2024.
3. By July 18, 2023 ATCM, CA & CC Code of Conduct: Update the Code of Conduct Policy for City Council and Commissioners per Council direction and present the revised policy to City Council for consideration of approval.
X Item submitted to City
Attorney’s Office in July 2023.
The item will return to Council
for discussion in August 2024.
4. By May 7, 2024 CS Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center: Provide a report to City Council on options to maximize the utility and revenue generating capacity of the PAC.
X Item will be presented to
Council in August 2024.
5. By August 22,
2023
CS After Schools Program Expansion: Provide a report to City Council on possible policy changes/options to provide continuity of service to existing program participants and to ensure the inclusion of siblings (if interested) of existing participants in future program enrollment.
X Options for achieving this goal
were presented to Council on
08/15/23.
6. By July 18, 2023 CS Senior Lunch Program: Provide a report to the City Council on the feasibility of reinstating the senior lunch program.
X Staff is discussing contract
proposals with prospective
vendors and will develop an
agreement for City Council
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consideration of approval in
August.
7. By March 19,
2024
CS Memorial Bench/Plaque Program: Explore options to expand the City’s memorial bench/plaque program including alternative commemorative opportunities (including plaques and artwork) along the Esplanade.
X Item will be brought to Council for
consideration on 08/13/24.
8. By December 19,
2023
CS & PW City Gateway Signage: Collaborate with the Public Art Commission to develop concepts for large horizontal signage at key city points of interest and present a report to the City Council on possible locations and concept options.
X Presented to Council on
02/13/24. Staff will provide a
BRR on Entryway signage as part
of the FY 2024-25 budget
process.
9. By May 14, 2024 ATCM Olympics/World Cup Planning: Collaborate with L.A. 2028 Committee to explore event and hosting options for both events.
X
10. By May 14,
2024
CD & PW Green Line Advocacy: Continue to advocate for the City’s position regarding the Green Line extension on Hawthorne Blvd.
X City Officials, staff, and outside
counsel continue to work with
community members to ensure
Metro Board decisions are
tracked and evaluated as the
process moves forward.
11. By January 30,
2024
WED & CD Harbor Commission Purview: Prepare an item for City Council discussion regarding the possible expansion of the Harbor Commission’s role and area of responsibility for planning matters.
X Staff appeared before the Harbor
Commission on 02/12/24, the
Planning Commission on
03/21/24, and City Council on
4/23/24. City Council directed
staff to not expand the purview of
the Harbor Commission.