PLATFORM LEGISLATIVE
ACTION
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DRAFT The City’s Legislative Action Platform provides a streamlined and responsive framework through which the Mayor, City Manager, City staff, and the City’s legislative advocates can act promptly in response to proposed state and federal legislation. It serves as a strategic tool to identify and prioritize key legislative issues that impact the City of Redondo Beach and the broader South Bay region.
This platform is designed to protect and advance the City’s interests on priority issues. It supports timely and targeted advocacy in response to legislative and regulatory developments, while allowing flexibility to address emerging matters throughout the legislative session. It also supports existing City Council goals and policies, as outlined in the City’s Strategic Plan and other relevant policy documents.
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLATFORM
OVERVIEW
The City of Redondo Beach’s Legislative Action Platform is a dynamic tool for shaping policy, protecting local interests, and responding swiftly to legislative change locally and the broader South Bay region.
2 DRAFT COASTAL ACCESS & PRESERVATION
Promote collaboration with state agencies (e.g., California Coastal Commission, State Lands Commission) to revitalize and enhance coastal areas.
Endorse funding for the restoration and improvement of
waterfronts, including recreational access and boating
infrastructure.
Support preservation and enhancement of beachfront resources and public coastal amenities.
Oppose legislation that reduces local authority over coastal development plans and land use decisions.
Listed in Alphabetical Order
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
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3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Advocate for the reinstatement of tools and funding mechanisms formerly available through redevelopment agencies to support local economic initiatives.
Support programs and incentives that encourage film production, tourism growth, and local investment.
Encourage policies that foster local trade and innovation in sectors such as aerospace, manufacturing, and technology.
Support efforts to preserve and strengthen regional economic assets, including the Los Angeles Air Force Base, for their role in national defense and employment.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Support efforts that uphold local administrative authority with respect to public employee labor relations and collective bargaining.
Endorse reforms to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) that promote transparency, representation, and cost containment.
Maintain local contract integrity and oppose unilateral changes to pension benefits or contribution policies.
DRAFT ENVIRONMENT
Seek funding for environmental restoration, energy efficiency programs, and pollution prevention in coastal zones.
Support initiatives that increase regional water reliability and conservation efforts.
Endorse policies enabling municipalities to manage solid waste and recycling programs with local flexibility and control.
Oppose regulatory mandates without dedicated funding or appropriate impact analysis.
Support legislation that promotes fiscal sustainability and strengthens local government authority.
Oppose proposals that reduce local control or introduce mandates without sufficient reimbursement.
Advocate for the preservation of federal and state funding programs, including Community Development Block Grants
(CDBG) and Section 8 Housing Assistance.
Endorse measures that help fund and support infrastructure development and municipal operations.
Oppose legislative actions that jeopardize the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds.
FINANCE
HOMELESSNESS & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Support initiatives that provide integrated services to individuals experiencing homelessness, such as the Enhanced Response to Homelessness Program and Homeless Court.
Encourage collaborative efforts to address behavioral health emergencies with specialized response models.
HOUSING
Seek funding for local housing solutions, including adaptive reuse programs such as Project Homekey.
Oppose legislation that impacts local decision-making on housing development and land use.
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
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4 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
DRAFT PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Support funding for law enforcement, fire services, disaster preparedness, and public safety infrastructure.
Endorse technology upgrades that enhance interoperability, communication, and information sharing across agencies.
Monitor policies related to micro-mobility, such as e-bike usage, to ensure safety and local adaptability.
Oppose state-level reductions of revenues derived from public safety services, including parking-related funding.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Support legislative efforts that preserve municipal control over internet taxation, infrastructure aesthetics, and use of public rights-of-way.
Oppose proposals that limit the ability of local governments to collect fees or manage the deployment of telecommunications services within their jurisdictions.
LIBRARY & RECREATION SERVICES
Advocate for sustained funding of public library and recreation programs.
Oppose reductions that limit public access to information and educational resources.
Advocate for programs that increase digital access and support e-government services in schools, libraries, and community centers.
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLATFORM
5 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
TRANSPORTATION
Support increased funding for local transportation systems, including streets and infrastructure maintenance.
Oppose measures that limit the planning authority of local transportation and transit agencies or obligate local cost-share for regional systems.
PROCESS
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6 DRAFT The City Council authorizes the Mayor, City Manager, or designee, to issue position statements and engage in advocacy efforts consistent with the City’s Legislative Action Platform. All legislative advocacy efforts shall be coordinated through the City Manager’s Office to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with City Council priorities.
Position statements may be issued in the form of letters or electronic correspondence addressing legislative, regulatory, or other matters that align with the City’s Legislative Action Platform. These communications may be directed to legislators, legislative staff, executive officials, regulatory board members, and other relevant entities, as deemed appropriate, by the City Manager or designated staff. Position statements developed under this platform shall be posted to the City’s website.
Matters not addressed within the current Legislative Action Platform shall be brought before the City Council for consideration and direction when considered appropriate by the City Manager. The Legislative Action Platform shall be reviewed annually and may be amended by the City Council as needed to reflect changing priorities, legislative development, and organizational needs.