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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 will meet with
the Departments during the
summer and report to the
City Council in September.
2. By January 1,
2025
IT & PW Pallet Shelter WiFi: Develop a plan to provide public WiFi at the pallet shelter. X Planning is complete and power for the equipment has
been connected to the site.
The equipment is scheduled
to be installed in May of 2025.
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 now live.
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. Implementation of
the City’s new Agenda
Management platform
began in April, 2025 and is
scheduled to be complete in
December 2025.
Future CC & IT PRA Software: Research software options to improve the workflow for public records act requests.
X Research is complete and a
draft RFP for PRA software
has been shared with
stakeholders. The City Clerk
will issue the RFP after the
Granicus Agenda
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management update is
complete.
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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 General Plan Update process.
The initial General Plan Update
Phase 2 discussion is
scheduled for June/July 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 Discussion on the rooftop dining
standards for AACAP will occur
as part of the Phase II General
Plan Update process. The initial
General Plan Update Phase 2
discussion is scheduled for
June/July 2025.
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 This objective will be
completed by the working
group in conjunction with the
members of the Mayor and City
Council Economic
Development Subcommittee.
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 Staff received input from the
Cultural Arts Commission on
the preferred consultant,
conducted interviews, and has
prepared a draft contract for
the preferred consultant. The
contract is expected to be
presented to the City Council
for consideration of approval
on May 6, 2025.
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 a May/June 2025
Closed Session agenda.
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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 consists of staff
from WED, CD, PW, and CMO.
Additionally, staff prepared an
administrative report on April 1
for the City Council to consider
forming a Mayor and City
Council Subcommittee to
support the group. The City
Council supported the idea and
is scheduled to select the
committee members on April
15, 2025.
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 Staff recommends Council
consider moving this item to
the next strategic planning
period.
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 The BRR will be presented to
the City Council in June.
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 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 presented 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 Staff is developing an RFP to
include planning/technical
studies and design services for
Catalina Ave. improvements
and a potential parking
structure at the Riviera Village
triangle.
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
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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 August 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 of an
easement for a retention and
absorption basin, along with
related structures, to the City.
Staff is targeting the June 3,
2025 meeting for presentation
of the MOU to Council.
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 Staff is working on
implementing additional Path of
History markers (landmark
signs). The Public Amenities
Commission formed a
“Bringing History to the
Community” committee which
is working with staff on
creating programs and
promotions that develop
experiences to engage the
City’s historic resources.
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 in June/July,
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 A Reimbursement Resolution
and an agreement with a
Municipal Advisor was
approved by City Council on
03/18/2025.
An RFP for an Owner’s
Representative / Bond Program
Manager was put out to market
in March. The City received 11
proposals from interested firms.
The staff evaluation committee
is currently assessing the
proposals.
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 18,
2025. Negotiations with MbM
are ongoing. The item is
expected to return to the Closed
Session agenda on May 6, 2025.
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 by the consultant.
Staff from PW, CD, and WED
have provided comments on the
draft studies and the consultant
is making necessary
adjustments. Staff anticipates
sharing the results of the
studies in May/June.
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.
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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
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 Summer 2025.
Future PW & WED Climate Resiliency Plan: Pursue grant funding and procure an engineering firm to prepare a climate resiliency plan.
X On February 20, 2025, staff
submitted a grant application to
the CA Coastal Commission
seeking $500,000 to fund the
creation of a Climate Resiliency
Plan. A decision by the Coastal
Commission is expected by May
31, 2025.
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 with the
Marine Mammal Care Center are
ongoing and staff anticipates
returning to closed session in
May/June 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 has conducted research of
harbor staffing models utilized
in other jurisdictions. The
information will be used to
inform future Budget
considerations and be
presented accordingly.
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 The City’s grant writing
consultant has prepared a draft
application. Meetings with
representatives from the
Space/Air Force and other
Federal agencies are ongoing.
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 Job specifications that address
emergency preparadness duties
are being evaluated/drafted.
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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 was presented to City
Council on April 1, 2025.
Mayor Light volunteered to
prepare an updated draft for
Council consideration.
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 was presented to City
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 This item will be presented to
Council in May/June 2025.
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 The Mayor and City Manager
are forming a working group to
engage representatives from
LA28.
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 Staff is analyzing priority
staffing needs and will provide
information as part of the FY
25/26 Budget Process.
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 candidate 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 Staff has completed research
into federal guidelines related
to revenue generated from
federally funded bus stops and
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has explored other advertising
options within the City’s transit
system. A cost analysis has
also been completed. Staff will
bring this report to the City
Council in May 2025.
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 Staff is currently preparing a
document to submit to Council
prior to the end of the Fiscal
Year to present possible
options for achieving this
strategic objective.
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
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 was presented to City
Council on April 1, 2025 and is
scheduled for consideration of
second reading and adoption
on April 15, 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 The Policy will be developed
following the GP Phase 2
Update.
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 Superintendent
in late February.
Future CD & CA Inclusionary Housing Ordinance: Work with HCD staff to determine the feasibility/benefits of an inclusionary housing ordinance.
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