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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
1. 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.
2. By January 1,
2025
IT & PW Pallet Shelter WiFi: Develop a plan to provide public WiFi at the pallet shelter. X The equipment will be installed at the pallet shelter in
the upcoming weeks.
3. 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 Upgrades to the City’s streaming
infrastructure were completed in
February.
Future CC & IT PRA Software: Research software options to improve the workflow for public records act requests.
X
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GOAL 2: Vitalize Commercial Areas of the City
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET REVISED
1. 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 AACAP
will occur as part of the Phase
II GPU process. The initial GPU
Phase 2 discussion is
scheduled for March 18, 2025.
2. 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 See note above.
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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 The Ordinances were adopted
by Council on March 11, 2025.
6. 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.
7. By
February 1,
2025
WED Harbor, Pier Leasing Strategy: Develop a leasing strategy for critical commercial properties in the Harbor and Pier area.
X City staff plans to prepare an
item regarding priority lease
marketing sites as part of an
April/May 2025 Closed Session
agenda.
8. 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.
9. 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 City staff has created an
internal Economic
Development Working Group to
help identify impediments to
business investment and to
begin identifying possible
businesses/community
members that could be added
to the group to assist the effort.
The group has met twice and
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consists of staff from WED, CD,
PW, and CMO. Additionally,
staff intends to prepare an
admin report (April) for the City
Council to consider forming a
Mayor and City Council
Subcommittee to participate in
the group.
10. 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.
X
11. 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 A BRR was included during the
Mid-Year Budget review on
February 18, 2025
12. 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.
13. 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 April or May 2025.
14. By April 1,
2025
WED Business Concierge Program: Provide the City Council with an update on the impacts of the Business Consierge Program.
X Staff will present a Discussion
Item to the City Council on
April 1, 2025.
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
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GOAL 3: Increase Environmental Sustainability
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. 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 item was presented to the
City Council on March 11, 2025.
2. 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 Stormwater Capture options
will be included as part of the
General Plan Update in the
Open Space and Conservation
Element.
3. 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.
4. 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
5. 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 scheduled for
initial discussion on March 18,
2025.
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GOAL 4: Invest in the City’s Infrastructure
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. 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 Staff is planning to bring a
Reimbursement Resolution and
an agreement with a Municipal
Advisor to Council for
consideration of approval on
03/18/2025.
An RFP for an Owner’s
Representative is currently out
to market with a closing
proposal date of March 27, 2025
2. 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.
3. 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 Terms of the contract with Made
by Meg, the selected
concessionaire, were discussed
in closed session on March 11,
2025 and will be again on March
18. 4. 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 Studies have been submitted to
City staff from the consultant.
Staff from PW, CD, and WED
have provided comments on the
draft studies and the consultant
is making necessary
adjustments. Revised studies
will be completed by April 1,
2025.
5. 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 A BRR was presented to
Council on February 18, 2025
detailing the costs associated
with this effort.
6. 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 was presented to
Council on February 18, 2025.
7. 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 was presented to
Council on February 18, 2025
for consideration
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8. 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 The item has appeared on
closed session agendas on
January 14, 2025 and February
18, 2025. Discussions are
ongoing and staff anticipates
returning to closed session in
late April 2025.
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GOAL 5: Maintain a High Level of Public Safety
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. 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 research of
models in place in other
jurisdictions and will be
prepared to present to the City
Council in May 2025.
2. 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 CA’s Office plans to present
this item to Council on May 6,
2025.
3. 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 Staff is engaging with the grant
writing consultant to prepare
the application with a project
progress meeting scheduled for
the week of March 16, 2025
4. 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.
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GOAL 6: Enhance the Delivery of City Services
WHEN WHO OBJECTIVES STATUS COMMENTS
DONE ON
TARGET
REVISED
1. 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 on April
1, 2025.
2. 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 This item will be presented to
Council on April 1, 2025
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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 with an
Environmental Review firm was
approved by Council on January
21, 2025 and an agreement with
a Geotechnical firm was
approved on February 4, 2025.
Both firms will help with the
review of Metro’s latest
environmental impact
documentation.
6. 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
7. 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 A candadite with contract
management skills was
identified as part of the
recruitment/hiring of the ATCM
position. The new employee
begins on March 24 and will be
tasked with coordinating a
citywide contract management
training program, in
partnership with a local
university.
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
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support a public 3D printing
program.
11. 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 This item is expected to be
presented to Council on April
1, 2025.
12. 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
13. 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 Discussions are ongoing as a
part of regular meetings of the
City Council / School District
Board Member Subcommittee.
A letter formally requesting
funding for the City’s Crossing
Guard Program was submitted
by the CM to the School
Superintendant in late
February.
Future CD & CA Inclusionary Housing Ordinance: Work with HCD staff to determine the feasibility/benefits of an inclusionary housing ordinance.
X