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RESOLUTION NO. CC-2512-099
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A
LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLATFORM
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redondo Beach (“City Council”) wishes to adopt a Legislative Action Platform, which establishes the City’s general position on key legislative priorities and serves as a guide for elected officials, staff, and consultants engaged in legislative affairs or advocacy on behalf of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager, or designee, would be authorized to draft position statements for consideration and approval by the City Council regarding City position statements and advocacy in furtherance of the City’s Legislative Action Platform; and WHEREAS, all legislative advocacy efforts shall be coordinated through the City Manager’s Office to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with City Council priorities; and WHEREAS, in exigent circumstances, such as when the City Council is out of session and an immediate response to a time-sensitive issue is needed, a position statement may be issued without the advance approval of the City Council, provided it has been reviewed and approved by the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, 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, designated staff, or the City Council; and WHEREAS, matters not addressed within the City’s Legislative Action Platform would be brought before the City Council for consideration and direction when considered appropriate by the City Manager, or as requested by the City Council. The Legislative Action Platform would be reviewed annually and may be amended by the City Council, as needed, to reflect changing priorities, legislative developments, or organizational needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Redondo Beach adopts the Legislative Action Platform by adopting the platform attached in Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 2. The resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting this resolution.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and shall enter the same in the Book of Original Resolutions.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of December, 2025. ________________________
James A. Light, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
________________________________ ________________________________ Joy A. Ford, City Attorney Eleanor Manzano, CMC, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. CC-2512-099
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH )
I, Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk of the City of Redondo Beach, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. CC-2512-099 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Redondo Beach, California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 9th day of December, 2025, and there after signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, and that said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Eleanor Manzano, CMC
City Clerk
PLATFORM LEGISLATIVE
ACTION
DRAFT
DRAFT The City’s LAP provides a streamlined and responsive framework through which the City and its legislative advocates can engage and provide prompt input, support, and solutions in response to proposed state and federal legislation impacting our community. It serves as a strategic tool for identifying and prioritizing key legislative issues.
The LAP is designed to proactively advance the interests of our City and community stakeholders on priority issues, as formulated by the City Council, through timely and targeted advocacy that responds to legislative and regulatory developments. It also maintains the flexibility to address emerging matters throughout the legislative session. Additionally, the LAP supports the existing City Council’s goals and policies, as detailed in the City’s Strategic Plan and relevant policy documents.
OVERVIEW
The City of Redondo Beach’s Legislative Action Platform (LAP) is a dynamic tool for shaping policy, advancing community interests, and engaging collaboratively and productively with our legislative partners on issues impacting our City and the broader South Bay region of Southern California.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Advocate for the reinstatement of tools and funding
mechanisms formerly available through redevelopment
agencies to support local economic initiatives.
Support initiatives that promote the growth of City
businesses.
Support programs and incentives that encourage film
production, tourism growth, and City and regional 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.
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Promote collaboration with state agencies (e.g.,
California Coastal Commission, State Lands Commission)
to revitalize and enhance coastal areas, including by
enhancing climate change resilience.
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.
Preserve City input and involvement in shaping
legislation and regulation over coastal development
plans and land use decisions.
COASTAL ACCESS & PRESERVATION
Listed in Alphabetical Order
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES DRAFT
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
Support funding for environmental restoration and
resilience, sea level rise, energy efficiency programs, and pollution prevention in coastal zones.
Seek funding for the replacement of sea walls in the
harbor, Seaside Lagoon, and storm drains on the beach.
Support initiatives that increase regional water reliability and conservation efforts.
Endorse policies enabling municipalities to manage solid waste and recycling programs with flexibility and City
oversight.
Engage with legislators to limit regulatory mandates
without dedicated funding or appropriate impact analysis.
Protect our marine environment and support agencies
engaged in that effort.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Support efforts that preserve and ensure City and
community 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 fiscal responsibility.
Advocate for stronger financial stewardship and
enhanced investment performance within CalPERS.
Maintain the integrity of City contracts, benefits, and contribution policies.
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LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
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Support legislation that promotes fiscal sustainability and City governance that ensures long-term financial health.
Engage with legislators to address and limit proposals
that reduce community participation 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 improvements and essential City services aimed at maintaining public safety, transportation, and quality of life.
Address and limit 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.
Seek funding for mental health services for the homeless.
Support efforts to assist the City in maintaining
Functional Zero Homelessness.
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LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
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Work collaboratively and productively with the State and other stakeholders to create and maintain affordable
housing for all.
Seek funding to support local community-based housing
solutions, such as Project Homekey, Pallet Shelter
Program, and affordable housing for families.
Address and limit legislation that restricts the City,
community, and professional decision-making on
housing development and land use.
HOUSING
LIBRARY & RECREATION SERVICES
Advocate for sustained funding of public library and
recreation programs, particularly for the youth.
Address and mitigate 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.
PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Support funding for law enforcement, fire services,
disaster preparedness, and public safety infrastructure.
Seek funding for firing range replacement.
Endorse technology upgrades that enhance
interoperability, communication, and information sharing across agencies.
Address and mitigate state-level reductions of revenues derived from public safety services, including parkingrelated funding.
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TRANSPORTATION
Support increased funding for local transportation
systems, including streets and infrastructure
maintenance.
Support legislation that advances the goals of the City’s transportation goals and promotes micro-mobility
solutions that do not worsen traffic congestion.
Support initiatives that boost local and regional transit ridership.
Support transportation solutions with the least adverse impact on residents.
Address and mitigate measures that limit the planning
oversight of City and regional transportation and transit agencies or obligate cost-share for regional systems.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Support legislative efforts that preserve municipal
oversight over internet sales taxation, infrastructure
aesthetics, and use of public rights-of-way.
Address and limit proposals that restrict City's collection of fees or management of the deployment of
telecommunications services within City jurisdictions.
Support efforts to allocate internet sales tax to cities based on actual volume by zip code rather than brick
and mortar square footage.
DRAFT
PROCESS DRAFT The City Council, as the governing body of the City, authorizes the drafting of position statements for consideration and approval by the City Council regarding statements and advocacy in furtherance of the City’s Legislative Action Platform (LAP). 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 LAP. 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, designated staff, or the City Council.
Only in exigent circumstances, such as when the City Council is out of session, and an immediate response to a time-sensitive issue is needed, a position statement may be issued without the advance approval of the City Council, provided it has been reviewed and approved by the City Manager.
Matters not addressed within the current LAP shall be brought before the City Council for consideration and direction when considered appropriate by the City Manager or as requested by the City Council. The LAP shall be reviewed annually and may be amended by the City Council as needed to reflect changing priorities, legislative development, and organizational needs.
Staff will manage and monitor a dedicated page on the City’s website to ensure public accessibility to the Legislative Action Platform. The webpage would include the platform and share information about the City’s established priorities, post adopted position letters, and highlight successes on issues that are included in the Legislative Action Platform.
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