City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2025-2026 | Page 1 of 8 City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan
Three-Year Priority Areas & 10-Month Objectives
June 2025 – March 2026
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 Priority Area 1: Economic Vitality
Goal 1.1 Enhance the Waterfront
# When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
1 March 1, 2026 WED/PW Investigate the options and costs associated with improving the Pier Parking Structure to allow for redevelopment X
2 July 15, 2025 WED Identify strategies to proactively market and lease the identified commercial opportunity sites in the Harbor and Pier area X
Staff appeared before the City Council
during the July 8 and August 12 closed
session agendas to discuss the strategies.
3 September 1,
2025 WED Complete the pre-design engineering studies needed to construct the new public boat launch and present the results to the City Council for review X
4 December 31,
2025 WED, PW
Complete the entitlement approval process for all phases of the Seaside Lagoon Rehabilitation Project and complete the plans and specifications for Phase 1 of the project needed for the Coastal Development Permit
5 October 1, 2025 WED, CD Identify the process and cost to consider adjusting the Local Coastal Program requirements for King Harbor Marina parking X
6 March 1, 2026 FD, PD, CA,
WED Research policy options and prepare a draft Safety Ordinance for rental watercraft in King Harbor 7 September 1,
2025 WED Complete consideration of the preliminary Marine Mammal Center/Waterfront Education Center Property Use and Fundraising Agreement X
City Staff have drafted an Option Agreement
and on July 3, 2025 sent the draft to Marine
Mammal Care Center for review and
feedback.
8 October 1, 2025 WED, FD
Present a report to the City Council comparing the City’s harbor/marine management operating model/organizational structure to others. X
9 October 1, 2025 WED Prepare a report to discuss the options and process to remove the former Gold’s Gym site from the Harbor Tidelands
Goal 1.2: Revitalize Artesia Boulevard
# When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
10 October 1, 2025 CD
Complete the policy discussions for adjusting the FAR Ratio and implementing property investment incentives along the Artesia/Aviation Corridor, in conjunction with the General Plan Phase 2 Update
X
The policy discussion was held by the City
Council on August 5, 2025. The Council
directed staff to prepare an ordinance
allowing up to 1.5 FAR along
Artesia/Aviation.
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2025-2026 | Page 2 of 8 11 September 1,
2025 CD 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. X On August 5, the City Council directed staff
to prepare an ordinance that would
eliminate commercial parking requirements
along Artesia. The draft ordinance will be
reviewed by the Planning Commission in
September, and will return to City Council
for consideration of adoption in late early
October.
12 December 31,
2025 CS, WED, PW Provide a status report on the public art procurement effort on Artesia Blvd. by the City’s newlyhired art consultant X The first phase of stakeholder interviews is
underway.
13 October 1, 2025 CD
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 These topics were raised at the August 5th
City Council meeting, with an item returning
in September to discuss rooftop dining,
sign standards, and other development
regulations on Artesia/Aviation.
Goal 1.3: Position Redondo Beach as a Destination for Businesses Investment # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
14 November 1,
2025
WED, CD,
ATCM,
MAYOR+
COUNCIL
SUBCOMM.
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 and report the preliminary results to the City Council X
15 December 31,
2025 CD, WED
Support proactive development in the City with a focus on business retention and enhancing marketing efforts and outreach to potential businesses and provide a report to the City Council on the status of these efforts
16 March 1, 2026 MAYOR, WED,
CD, ATCM
Create a Major Events working group to pursue opportunities and attract activities associated with the 2026 World Cup and LA28 Olympics, as appropriate X
Marketing materials are expected to be
finalized by mid-August and ready for
distribution to prospective event hosts and
partners at that time.
Future Goal 1.4: Revitalize the Pacific Coast Highway Corridor City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2025-2026 | Page 3 of 8 Priority Area 2: Public Safety and Community Well-Being Goal 2.1 Implement Measure FP (Reconstruct City Fire and Police Facilities) # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
17 August 1, 2025 ATCM Complete selection of the firm to serve as the City’s Owner’s Representative and Bond Program Manager and present the contract to City Council for consideration of approval X An Agreement with Griffin Structures was
approved by Council on July 15, 2025.
18 March 1, 2026 FIN, ATCM, PW,
IT, PD, FD, CT
Following selection of the Owner’s Representative and Bond Program Manager, work with the City’s Municipal Financial Advisor to develop a strategy to appropriately time the City’s bond issuance to complete the projects included in Measure FP X
PRAG is standing by to advise the City as
the funding needs and project schedule are
developed in the Strategic Planning phase
of Measure FP implementation.
19 March 1, 2026 ATCM, CA Prepare the selection guidelines and resolution to form a Citizens Oversight Committee to review bond-related expenditures
20 July 1, 2025 PW, PD
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, pending release of the notice of funding opportunity
X
The application was submitted on July 1, 2025
Goal 2.2: Strengthen the City’s Mental Health Response and Community Support Systems # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
21 September 1,
2025 CA, FD, PD Present a report to the City Council on the City’s efforts to utilize grant funding to hire/procure a mental health clinician to provide targeted response to mental health-related incidents in the City 22 August 1, 2025 CA, FD, PD Explore partnership with Hermosa Beach that would pool resources to enhance the City’s ability to respond to mental health issues
Goal 2.3: Further Enhance the City’s Approach to Addressing Homelessness # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
23 March 1, 2026 PW, CA Complete construction of the pallet shelter expansion project X The Project plans and specifications are
complete and will be presented to City
Council for consideration of approval on
August 19, 2025.
24 March 1, 2026 CS Explore options to secure funding to support family supportive housing and report back to the City Council X
25 August 1, 2025 CS Develop a program to implement foster youth vouchers and report back to the City Council X The Housing Authority approved the program
agreement with Department of Children and
Family Services at the June 17, 2025 Council
meeting.
Goal 2.4: Continue to Leverage Technology to Enhance Public Safety, Emergency Response, and Community Resilience
# When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
26 March 1, 2026 PD Update the City’s Drone First Responder agreement with Aerodome after the company obtains the FAA certificate waiver for autonomous drone use
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2025-2026 | Page 4 of 8 27 October 1, 2025 IT, PD Investigate options to modernize the City video camera platform and consolidate existing systems X Vendor selection is complete and staff is
currently negotiating an agreement to bring to
Council for consideration Summer, 2025.
28 February 1,
2026 FD, IT Complete additional research on the functionality and costs associated with implementing the Tablet Command Application for the Fire Department X City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2025-2026 | Page 5 of 8 Priority Area 3: Infrastructure and Public Spaces
Goal 3.1: Rehabilitate City Roads and Critical Public Facilities # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
29 December 31,
2025 PW Identify the cost and process to inventory the condition of City facilities for future implementation of an asset management system X
Staff is exploring software providers and costs.
30 December 1,
2025 PW, ATCM Pursue grant funding for energy-related infrastructure improvements X Staff continues to explore opportunities to
secure grant funding.
31 March 1, 2026 PW Research and provide a report to Council on the options to enhance the City’s Street rehabilitation program X
Goal 3.2: Expand and Enhance Public Spaces, Amenities, and Programs # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
32 April 1, 2026 CS, PW Execute the Wilderness Park Master Plan as funded X Construction on the Lower Pond Repair
project is scheduled to begin August 18,
2025. Four educational signs have been
delivered and will be installed the week of
August 18, 2025.
33 October 1, 2025 CS, PW Complete conceptual design of the Franklin Park playground improvements X The Franklin Park All-Abilities Playground
Working Group held meetings on June 9
and July 17, 2025. Playground amenities
were discussed and selected. Staff has
applied for, and has received, a National
Parks and Recreation Society Grant that will
cover 50% of the cost for the playground
equipment. Designs for the playground
equipment are underway and staff is in
conversations with the LA Kings to
understand where they can assist with
ramps and other accessibility elements of
the playground.
34 November 1,
2025 CS/PW Explore options to add signage to Ito Park that draws inspiration from signage found in America’s National Parks
X
Staff has received information from Public
Amenities Commission members regarding
signage language used by the FDR
Presidential Museum. Staff has reached out to
the Museum for information, and the City has
been granted permission to copy the historical
content for signs.
35 December 31,
2025 CS Enhance available programming in the City’s Teen Center X Staff is procuring the amenities identified by the
Youth Commission and teen survey. Teen
Center opening is on target for September
2025, with programming developed based on
teen feedback.
36 November 1,
2025 CM, ATCM, FS Provide a report on the status of negotiations with RBUSD regarding shared service and facility agreements
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2025-2026 | Page 6 of 8 37 January 1, 2026 ATCM Research and provide Council with a report regarding the next steps to implement a licensing agreement to produce and market City-branded apparel using the updated City logo X 38 October 1, 2025 ATCM Prepare a report for Council to discuss the process and cost associated with updating the City flag with the new logo and also incorporating the logo on other City-maintained flags and banners X Goal 3.3: Enhance Alternative Transportation Options
# When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
39 January 1, 2026 PW Award the construction contract to implement the City’s Local Travel Network (LTN) X 40 December 1,
2025 PW Develop a strategy to deploy available funding for bike lane repainting to enhance bicycle safety and provide a report on the status of the City’s implementation of the Bicycle Master Plan X 41 December 1,
2025 PW Provide a report to the City Council on the status of the City’s active transportation and micromobility projects included in the CIP X 42 February 1,
2026 CS Analyze BCT routes and determine if there are other route options that could enhance youth ridership X
Future Goal 3.4: Develop Long-Range Plans to Modernize City Facilities, Including the Public Works Yard and City Hall City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2025-2026 | Page 7 of 8 Priority Area 4: Customer-Centered Service Delivery
Goal 4.1: Improve Customer Service by Expanding the City’s Use of Digital Tools and Online Services # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
43 January 1, 2026 CC, IT
Work with Departments to determine the records and processes that can be digitized in order to improve operations and meet retention and disposition requirements. Develop a plan to digitize City records, make them more easily accessible to the public, and provide a progress report to the City Council
X
Initial meetings between IT and other
Departments to determine scope are in
progress.
44 March 1, 2026 CC, IT Research software options to improve the workflow for public records act requests X 45 February 1,
2026 CC, IT, ATCM Complete implementation of the new Agenda Management System to streamline internal operations and provide for enhanced agenda forecasting X The implementation of the new Agenda
Management System is underway.
46 September 1,
2025 IT, ATCM Develop a plan to prioritize and implement new online processes to improve the functionality of the City website and enhance service delivery, including the possible use of AI X The website went live with an AI Chat Bot/AI
Search on June 30, 2025.
47 March 1, 2026 IT, ATCM Implement the Access Redondo App update and make it easier for community members to submit customer requests X
Funding was approved in the FY 2025-26
Budget. A contract is currently being
negotiated with Comcate and is expected to be
brought to Council Summer 2025.
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2025-2026 | Page 8 of 8 Priority Area 5: Community Stewardship
Goal 5.1: Advance Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised
48 November 1,
2025 PW Inventory the City’s tree canopy and present a discussion item to the City Council to determine the best strategies to enhance the tree canopy in the future X 49 January 1, 2026 PW Select and hire a consultant needed to study and update the City’s Sewer System Management Plan X
Staff is in the process of developing an RFP
and expects to advertise it for bids in late
Summer 2025
50 February 1,
2026 ATCM, PW Continue to advance efforts to install additional EV charging stations throughout the City X Staff continues to explore opportunities to
secure grant funding.
51 September 1,
2025 WED Provide a status report on the City’s California Coastal Commission LCP Local Assistance Grant Program grant application, including climate resiliency X
Goal 5.2: Preserve and Promote the City’s Historic Resources and Neighborhood Character # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
52 November 1,
2025 CD, CA Provide a report to the City Council on possible updates to the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance
53 March 1, 2026 CD Prepare a contract for completion of a Citywide Historical Resources Survey and present it to the City Council for consideration of approval
54 October 1, 2025 CD Review and present options to Council related to updating parking regulations in the Riviera Village as part of a larger discussion regarding preferred business uses in the Village