CITY OF REDONDO BEACH STRATEGIC PLAN
THREE YEAR GOALS
6 MONTH OBJECTIVES
September 2024 – April 2025
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 Technology and Systems
WHEN
WHO
OBJECTIVES
STATUS
COMMENTS
DONE
ON TARGET
REVISED
By March 1, 2025
CC & IT
Digital Records Enhancement: Work with Departments to determine the records that can be digitized in order to improve operations, meet retention requirements, develop a plan to digitize the records, make them more easily accessible to the public, and provide a progress report to the City Council.
X
The City Clerk requests that the item be moved to June 3 due to election-related duties and lack of staff.
By January 1, 2025
IT & PW
Pallet Shelter WiFi: Develop a plan to provide public WiFi at the pallet shelter.
X
The plan is complete. Staff hopes to complete WiFi implementation on an accelerated schedule. Power was recently installed, and hardware is on-site to complete installation by Q2, 2025.
By February 1, 2025
IT & ATCM
Increase Online Services: Inventory City processes by Department and develop a plan to prioritize and implement new digital/online processes to improve the functionality of the City website and enhance service delivery, including a system for Planning and Engineering Permits.
X
The iWorq project is currently in the implementation phase with a go-live date planned for the first quarter of 2025.
Future
CC, IT & ATCM
Agenda Management System and Agenda Forecast: Continue implementation of the new Agenda Management System and work to create an Agenda Forecast report.
X
The Agenda Management portion of the project is likely to be executed following the March election. Video upgrades are underway and scheduled to be complete in February 2025.
Future
CC & IT
PRA Software: Research software options to improve the workflow for public records act requests.
X
GOAL 2: Vitalize Commercial Areas of the City
WHEN
WHO
OBJECTIVES
STATUS
COMMENTS
DONE
ON TARGET
REVISED
By March 1, 2025
CD
AACAP Implementation - Rooftop Dining, Lot Merger Incentives, and new Signage Standards: Provide a report to the City Council on the process to study and consider implementing rooftop dining, lot merger incentives that would encourage property reinvestment/revitalization, and options to enhance the quality of business signage along the boulevards.
X
Discussion on the rooftop dining standards for the AACAP is tentatively scheduled for City Council in early March 2025 as part of Phase II GPU/ZOA review.
By November 1, 2024
CD
Artesia FAR Increase: Prepare an 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
The EIR for the 1.5 FAR along Artesia was certified by the City Council on November 5, 2024. Amendments to the Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance to establish development standards will go before City Council in January/February 2025 as part of the Phase II GPU/ZOA.
By April 1, 2025
CD
Artesia/Aviation Parking Regulation Update: Provide a report to the City Council detailing the impact the changes made to Artesia Blvd parking regulations are having on business reinvestment in the area and share the results with the newly created Economic Development Working Group.
X
By April 1, 2025
CS, WED & PW
Public Art and Branding on Artesia: Provide a report to the City Council on public art procurement and branding efforts on Artesia Blvd.
X
By December 1, 2024
CS & ATCM
Cannabis Permit Selection Process: Finalize the City’s Ordinance for the process to select cannabis retail licenses and regulate cannabis business operations.
X
Consideration of the scoring criteria occurred at CC meetings in October and November 2024. Review/finalization of the draft Ordinance is anticipated in December 2024 and January 2025.
By November 1, 2024
CD
General Plan Update: Complete review of the EIR for the proposed General Plan updates and consider the Ordinances for implementation of the City’s Housing Element.
X
The City Council certified the EIR and adopted the resolutions and ordinances needed to implement the Housing Element in early November 2024.
By February 1, 2025
WED
Harbor, Pier Leasing Strategy: Develop a leasing strategy for critical commercial properties in the Harbor and Pier area.
X
The Basin I and HK Pacific (Maison Ritz) leasing strategies were discussed on January 14, 2025 as part of the closed session agenda. The Port Royal Marina lease extension and Quality Seafood lease extension were also considered on January 14, 2025. Staff plans to prepare a discussion for the former Fun Factory site and Pad 2 site on a February closed session agenda.
By January 1, 2025
WED & PW
International Boardwalk Restaurant Venting Improvements: Provide a report to the City Council on the status of kitchen venting equipment along the International Boardwalk and strategies to reduce associated impacts.
X
The new vents were installed on December 5, 2024.
By April 1, 2025
WED, CD & CM
Attracting New Businesses to the City: Present the City Council with options to stimulate interest from businesses to locate and invest in Redondo Beach. Convene an Economic Development Working Group to help recruit/retain businesses and assist staff in identifying and analyzing conditions/regulations/processes that exist in the City that may impede business reinvestment.
X
A related item is scheduled for the January 21, 2025, Council meeting to discuss business permitting requirements for select office uses in the Riviera Village as well as smoke shops Citywide.
By April 1, 2025
WED & CD
Marina Parking Standards Update: Identify the process and cost to consider adjusting the Local Coastal Program requirements for marina parking.
By March 1, 2025
PW & WED
Pier Plaza Parking Upper Deck Structural Analysis: Provide the City Council with a Budget Response Report (BRR) on the cost to conduct an in-depth structural analysis of the Pier Parking Structure’s upper deck.
X
Staff has requested an updated quote from the City’s parking structure consultant to complete the required analysis.
By March 1, 2025
CD & WED
PCH Corridor Area Plan: Provide the City Council with a BRR on the cost and process to create a PCH Corridor Area Plan.
X
Staff intends to initiate this project in May 2025, following final adoption of the General Plan update.
By January 1, 2025
WED
Review Lease Options for the Waterfront Property that formerly housed the Gold’s Gym: Agendize a Closed Session item to discuss lease options associated with the former Gold’s Gym site.
X
Staff will agendize a closed session item to discuss the options in early February 2025.
By April 1, 2025
WED
Business Concierge Program: Provide the City Council with an update on the impacts of the Business Consierge Program.
X
Future
PW
Riviera Village Outdoor Dining Parklets and Village Parking Improvements: Using Metro provided grant funds, design sidewalk/right-of-way/parking improvements that would allow for the implementation of long-term outdoor dining in Riviera Village.
X
Project concepts and ideas were workshopped at a Metro Complete Streets Training. City may perform preliminary investigation work to be included in an RFP for design services.
Future
CD
Temporary Use Permits: Review the active TUP’s in the City and provide a report on the conditions associated with the permits and their anticipated longevity.
X
Staff has engaged with the California Coastal Commission and is developing a program to permanently allow outdoor dining in specific areas. A report outlining the permitting process and status of the TUPs will be brought to the City Council in March 2025.
Future
FS, ATCM & CA
Business License Code Review: Evaluate the City’s Business License Ordinance and make recommendations to update business descriptions/definitions and fees.
X
GOAL 3: Increase Environmental Sustainability
WHEN
WHO
OBJECTIVES
STATUS
COMMENTS
DONE
ON TARGET
REVISED
By February 1, 2025
PW & CD
Native Planting and Pollinator Requirements: Provide a report to the City Council on options to implement native plant and pollinator requirements in the City and present the feedback provided by the Public Works and Sustainability Commission on the subject.
X
The Public Works and Sustainability Commission approved recommendations at their October 24, 2024 meeting. The item is scheduled to be presented to City Council on February 18, 2025 By February 1, 2025
PW
Stormwater Capture: Provide a report to the City Council on the status of the City’s stormwater capture policies and projects.
X
Staff plans to prepare the status report following completion of the NPDES annual report, which will be presented to the City Council on February 18, 2025.
By March 1, 2025
PW & CS
Wylie Sump Renaming: Provide a report to the City Council on the process to consider renaming Wylie Sump to the Wiley Nature Preserve and engage the Friends of Wiley Sump and the South Bay Parkland Conservancy to develop an MOU(s) for restoration/maintenance of the facility.
X
A Draft MOU is currently being reviewed by staff. Additionally, staff are researching the O&M of the existing flood control facility. A Quitclaim Deed was filed in 2000 between the LAFCD District and the City, transferring all county rights, title, and interest in an easement for a retention and absorption basin, along with related structures, to the City.
By April 1, 2025
LIB & CS
Develop Experiences to Engage the City’s Historic Resources: Inventory the City’s historical resources and landmark signs and work with the Public Amenities Commission and community members to create audio content for self-guided walking tours highlighting these resources.
X
By April 1, 2025
CD & CA
Preservation Ordinance and Historic Resources Survey: Provide a report to the City Council on possible updates to the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance and prepare a contract for completion of a Historic Resources Survey.
X
A policy discussion on the Historic Preservation Program and pending Historic Survey will be considered as part of the Phase II General Plan Update, which is tentatively scheduled to occur in early March 2025.
GOAL 4: Invest in the City’s Infrastructure
WHEN
WHO
OBJECTIVES
STATUS
COMMENTS
DONE
ON TARGET
REVISED
By January 1, 2025
PW
Renovations and/or Replacement of City Buildings: Depending on the outcome of Measure FP, provide a report to the City Council on the process/timeline to issue GO bonds and begin the design of new public safety facilities X
A report was provided to the City Council and the Public Works Dept. is working with the City Manager’s Office on an RFP for Owner’s Representative Services. The City Treasurer and the Financial Services Department completed and released an RFI for Municipal Advisory Services for the General Obligation Bond and received five proposals that are currently under review.
On October 15, 2024
WED & PW
Seaside Lagoon: Present the recommended Seaside Lagoon design, cost, and construction phasing schedule for consideration of City Council approval.
X
The Seaside Lagoon design, cost, and phasing plan was presented to City Council (and approved) on October 15, 2024.
By January 1, 2025
CS
Veterans Park Library Concessionaire: Identify the facility improvements needed to reopen the Veteran’s Park Library Building and finalize the terms of the proposed concessionaire agreement.
X
By April 1, 2025
WED
Boat Launch Pre-Design: Complete the engineering studies needed to design the new public boat launch and present the results to the City Council for review.
X
By March 1, 2025
PW
Street Sign and Traffic Pole Inventory: Prepare a BRR that provides an inventory of the City’s street signs and traffic poles and includes funding estimates to systematically replace the signs and poles throughout the City.
X
An inventory of illuminated street name signs has been completed. The estimated cost to replace the signs will be provided in the BRR on February 18, 2025.
By March 1, 2025
PW
Street Rehabilitation: Prepare a BRR that identifies the City streets that require major reconstruction and provides cost estimates and funding options for their repair.
X
A BRR will be presented to the City Council on February 18, 2025.
By March 1, 2025
WED & PW
Waterfront Infrastructure Repair Costs: Prepare a BRR on the estimated cost to repair critical public infrastructure in the waterfront including the beach pedestrian path, the storm drain outfall facilities south of Topaz, and the sea walls in King Harbor.
X
A BRR will be presented to City Council on February 18, 2025.
By December 1, 2024
CD
Development Impact Fees: Research the cost to conduct a Development Impact Fee Study.
X
The fee study contract has been approved. Work on the fee study has begun and the final report will be presented to the City Council in April 2025.
Future
PW & WED
Climate Resiliency Plan: Pursue grant funding and procure an engineering firm to prepare a climate resiliency plan.
X
Future
WED
Waterfront Education Center: Discussion on the conceptual plan associated with the Waterfront Education Center, including potential partners and opportunities for plan implementation.
X
A potential partner to construct a Waterfront Education Center has been discussed as part of previous closed session agendas. Staff will return in February to discuss the item further.
GOAL 5: Maintain a High Level of Public Safety
WHEN
WHO
OBJECTIVES
STATUS
COMMENTS
DONE
ON TARGET
REVISED
By January 1, 2025
WED & FD
Comparative Analysis of Harbor Models: Present a report to the City Council comparing the City’s harbor/marine management operating model/organizational structure to others.
X
Staff is conducting necessary research of other models and will be prepared to present to the City Council in February 2025.
By February 1, 2025
CA, FD & PD
Mental Health Response: Present a report to the City Council on the City’s efforts to utilize grant funding to hire a mental health clinician to provide targeted response to mental health-related incidents in the City.
X
By April 1, 2025
PW & PD
Shooting Range Replacement: Complete the studies/design work needed to prepare the federal grant application for funding to replace the City’s Police Shooting Range and engage appropriate outside/partnership agencies.
X
An outside consultant is currently preparing elements of the environmental analysis needed for submission of the grant application. Communications with outside agencies for possible partnerships are ongoing.
By February 1, 2025
FD & HR
Recruit and Hire an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator: Prepare a job specification for the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator position.
X
A draft job specification is currently being prepared by staff.
GOAL 6: Enhance the Delivery of City Services
WHEN
WHO
OBJECTIVES
STATUS
COMMENTS
DONE
ON
TARGET
REVISED
By December 1, 2024
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
This item is expected to be presented to Council in the first quarter of 2025.
By March 1, 2025
CS
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center: Provide a report to the City Council on the status of RBPAC operations and ways to maximize facility revenue.
X
By February 1, 2025
CS & PW
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
By April 1, 2025
ATCM
Olympics/World Cup Activities: Work with Olympic and World Cup organizers to host promotional activities and events in Redondo Beach.
X
By January 1, 2025
ATCM & CA
Green Line EIR Review: Identify and engage consultants needed to assist the City with review/analysis of the EIR prepared by Metro for the Green Line Extension Project.
X
An agreement for one of the recommended Environmental Review firms is being presented to Council on January 21, 2025 and staff expects to have an agreement with a Geotechnical firm prepared for recommendation to Council in February 2025.
By April 1, 2025
CM & FS
Staffing Needs Assessment: Provide the City Council with a report on the costs of adding staff positions to the organization that would enhance critical City services.
X
By March 1, 2025
CM & FS
Contract Management Position: Provide the City Council with a report on the cost of adding a contract management position to the organization.
X
By April 1, 2025
CS
Bus Stop Advertising: Research the opportunity to utilize bus stop furniture/structures to generate advertising revenue and provide a report to the City Council.
X
By April 1, 2025
IT & All Depts.
Develop Department Performance Metrics: Identify what performance data is available in each department and determine the feasibility of providing periodic reports to the City Council and/or Commissions to enhance the public’s general knowledge of City operations.
X
By April 1, 2025
LIB
Library Grant Exploration: Explore opportunities to secure grant funding to develop and support a public 3D printing program.
X
Staff continues to explore grant opportunities to develop and support a public 3D printing program.
By February 1, 2025
CA
Anti-Camping Regulations: Evaluate recent anti-camping court decisions and report to the City Council on any recommended corresponding modifications to the Redondo Beach Municipal Code.
X
By April 1, 2025
CD & CA
Co-Living/Single Room Occupancy Policy: Evaluate options for regulating Co-Living and Single Room Occupancy development in the City and provide a report to the City Council.
X
By March 1, 2025
CM, ATCM & FS
City and RBUSD Shared Expenses: Work with RBUSD officials to identify ongoing expenses and develop appropriate agreements/MOUs to formalize responsibilities for publicly shared facilities.
X
A Council Subcommittee continues to meet with RBUSD representatives and staff from both organizations to discuss this item.
Future
CD & CA
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance: Work with HCD staff to determine the feasibility/benefits of an inclusionary housing ordinance.
X
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