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
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When
Who
Objectives
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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.
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Pre-design studies have been completed, and staff met with each Councilmember during the weeks of September 8 and September 15, to present the findings. 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.
X
Local consideration of approval of the Lagoon’s CDP and phase one construction plan set is on schedule. Coastal Commission review and approval is still TBD. 5 October 1, 2025
WED, CD
Identify the process and cost to consider adjusting the Local Coastal Program requirements for King Harbor Marina parking.
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Staff prepared a discussion item for City Council consideration on November 4, 2025. Direction was given to prepare the parking analysis needed to consider modifying the LCP requirements. 6 March 1, 2026
FD, PD, CA, WED
Research policy options and prepare a draft Safety Ordinance for rental watercraft in King Harbor.
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Staff is working with the City Council to update Title 12 language. The scope of the initial ordinance project has expanded, and staff anticipates completing this item in June 2026. 7 September 1, 2025
WED
Complete consideration of the preliminary Marine Mammal Center/Waterfront Education Center Property Use and Fundraising Agreement.
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The Option Agreement was drafted and sent to the Marine Mammal Care Center (MMCC) for review in early July. Staff met with MMCC representatives on September 4 to answer questions and walk through the document. MMCC submitted initial comments and redlines on September 14, followed by additional revisions on September 29. Staff presented MMCC’s counter proposal to the City Council as an October 7 closed session item. In coordination with outside legal counsel, staff has drafted updated redline language based on City Council direction and sent the redlines to MMCC. MMCC submitted redlines in December 2025. City Council discussed the redlines in closed session on December 16, 2025 and formed a subcommittee to finalize a counter. The subcommittee held a meeting on January 15, 2026. 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
Staff anticipates presenting this item to Council
in February 2026
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.
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Staff anticipates bringing this as a Closed Session item in January/February.
Goal 1.2: Revitalize Artesia Boulevard
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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.
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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. 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 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 newly-hired art consultant.
X
Stakeholder interviews, the community meeting, and community survey are complete. The Draft Plan will be presented to the City Council at the December 16 meeting. 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.
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Staff is currently preparing a draft ordinance and will present it to City Council for preliminary feedback in January 2026.
Goal 1.3: Position Redondo Beach as a Destination for Business Investment #
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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.
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An Economic Development Subcommittee met with two commercial development teams on four occasions to tour Artesia Blvd, the Waterfront, and PCH. Staff are currently working on a contract with a prospective third-party consultant to perform a void analysis along Artesia Blvd to identify desirable uses that generate foot and vehicle traffic. The consultant would also catalog parcel owners with contact information at key nodes, promote parcel assemblage, and contact owners to discuss new development standard regulations meant to promote redevelopment. The agreement with AREAS was approved by City Council in early December. The results of AREAS’ information gathering will be reviewed by the subcommittee and presented to the City Council when complete. 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.
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A report of the City’s economic development efforts will be provided with the above recommended agreement. 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.
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Following the official launch of the marketing website on November 4, 2025, staff is developing plans and activities for next year.
Future Goal 1.4: Revitalize the Pacific Coast Highway Corridor Priority Area 2: Public Safety and Community Well-Being Goal 2.1 Implement Measure FP (Reconstruct City Fire and Police Facilities) #
When
Who
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Staff held a preliminary meeting with the City’s Bond Team on January 16, including the Municipal Advisor and Bond Disclosure Council. Bond Issuance is not expected until late 2026. Staff anticipates establishing the Bond Oversight Committee in Q3/4 of this year. 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.
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City was notified that the application was not selected for the grant for this Cycle. Efforts to identify alternative grant funding options are underway.
Goal 2.2: Strengthen the City’s Mental Health Response and Community Support Systems #
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Who
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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.
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The report was presented to the City Council on September 2, followed by approval of an agreement with Clear on September 9. On October 7, 2025, the City Council also approved an agreement with HERO to provide consultation services and deploy a weekend pilot team 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.
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The City of Hermosa Beach has agreed to Partner with the City to improve the City’s ability to respond to mental health issues.
Goal 2.3: Further Enhance the City’s Approach to Addressing Homelessness #
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Who
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23 March 1, 2026
PW, CA
Complete construction of the pallet shelter expansion project.
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A bid opening occurred on November 5, 2025 and all bids exceeded budget by a wide margin. Additionally, the apparent low bid was protested. Staff is processing the Protest and will bring a recommendation to City Council once that process has been completed. The City Attorney’s Office is also seeking additional funding. 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.
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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 #
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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.
X
The FAA autonomous waiver has been acquired. The Police Department is identifying funding for the agreement’s amended cost. 27 October 31, 2025
IT, PD
Investigate options to modernize the City video camera platform and consolidate existing systems.
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Staff plans to present the new policy as a receive and file item in Q1 2026. 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.
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The product assessment is complete and Tablet Command was identified as the most suitable product available at this time.
Priority Area 3: Infrastructure and Public Spaces
Goal 3.1: Rehabilitate City Roads and Critical Public Facilities #
When
Who
Objectives
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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.
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Staff is exploring software providers and costs and expects to provide a report to the Council in early 2026. 30 December 1, 2025
PW, ATCM
Pursue grant funding for energy-related infrastructure improvements.
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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 #
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32 April 1, 2026
CS, PW
Execute the Wilderness Park Master Plan as funded.
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Construction on the Lower Pond Repair project began on August 18, 2025. The contractor’s work is substantially completed and testing of the system was completed in early December. Remaining work around the Pond includes planting of aquatic and landside plants, and clean-up of the area in preparation for ribbon cutting in late winter or early spring. 33 October 1, 2025
CS, PW
Complete conceptual design of the Franklin Park playground improvements.
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The Franklin Park All-Abilities Playground Working Group held meetings from June through September 2025. Playground amenities have been selected and the conceptual design was presented to the Public Amenities Commission on November 12, 2025. The City Council will consider the design on December 16, 2025. Staff successfully applied for a National Parks and Recreation Society Grant, which will fund 50% of the playground equipment costs. 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.
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Staff received information from Public Amenities Commissioners regarding signage language used by the FDR Presidential Museum and subsequently contacted the Museum for additional information. The City has been granted permission to replicate the historical content for usage on signs. Staff acquired quotes from three sign production companies and identified the most appropriate vendor. Language for the Ito Park signage is being finalized with the assistance of the Bringing History to the Community subcommittee of the Public Amenities Commission. Installation is anticipated in late 2025. 35 December 31, 2025
CS
Enhance available programming in the City’s Teen Center.
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The Teen Center Ribbon Cutting took place on September 25, 2025. Programming continues to develop as feedback is received by staff. A report detailing program development and participation will be presented to the City Council at the December 16, 2025, meeting. 36 November 1, 2025
CM, ATCM, FS
Provide a report on the status of negotiations with RBUSD regarding shared service and facility agreements.
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The most recent negotiation update was provided to City Council in October. An additional update is scheduled for closed session on November 18, 2025. 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.
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Staff anticipates presenting this item to City Council in Spring 2026. 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.
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Staff presented the report at the October 7, 2025, City Council meeting.
Goal 3.3: Enhance Alternative Transportation Options
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39 January 1, 2026
PW
Award the construction contract to implement the City’s Local Travel Network (LTN).
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The project was advertised for bidding on September 18, 2025 and the bid opening was scheduled for October 16, 2025. No bids were received. Council awarded a change order to an existing contractor on December 9, 2025 to have this work done with expected completion in July 2026. 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
An agenda item was presented to the City Council on December 2, 2025 41 December 1, 2025
PW
Provide a report to the City Council on the status of the City’s active transportation and micro-mobility projects included in the CIP.
X
An agenda item was presented to the City Council on December 2, 2025 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
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
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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.
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Form digitization is in progress for the Finance Department, IT Department, HR, and City Clerk’s Office. Staff is currently exploring tools leveraging AI to aid in document classification and metadata gathering. Initial meetings with each Department are being held, and planning efforts are well underway. Staff plans to provide a status report to the City Council in Q1, 2026. 44 March 1, 2026
CC, IT
Research software options to improve the workflow for public records act requests.
X
Following product selection, staff has struggled to negotiate appropriate contract terms. Staff is continuing to assess other options. 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 with go-live scheduled for March of 2026. 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
A task force has been created to update the City’s web site in an effort to provide more accurate results for the chat bot to learn. 47 March 1, 2026
IT, ATCM
Implement the Access Redondo App update and make it easier for community members to submit customer requests.
X
The system is tentatively scheduled to begin user acceptance testing mid-February.
Priority Area 5: Community Stewardship
Goal 5.1: Advance Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience #
When
Who
Objectives
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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
Staff presented this item to the Public Works and Sustainability Commission in September 2025 and to the City Council on December 9, 2025. Focus will be on City Trees and providing improved and customer friendly access to educational materials. 49 January 1, 2026
PW
Select and hire a consultant needed to study and update the City’s Sewer System Management Plan.
X
A contract amendment was approved on July 15, 2025. The SSMP will be presented to Council by June 2026. 50 February 1, 2026
ATCM, PW
Continue to advance efforts to install additional EV charging stations throughout the City.
X
On October 7, 2025 the City Council approved a CFA Grant Agreement for $250,000 of charging equipment for electrical vehicles. An additional Grant from SCE to provide charging infrastructure at the City’s Public Works Yard was approved by the City Council on November 18, 2025. A purchase order for the necessary charging equipment was also approved by City Council. 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
The report was presented to the City Council on September 16, 2025. On October 7, 2025, the City Council approved a grant agreement with the Coastal Commission, securing $500,000 in grant funding.
Goal 5.2: Preserve and Promote the City’s Historic Resources and Neighborhood Character #
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52 November 1, 2025
CD, CA
Provide a report to the City Council on possible updates to the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance.
X
This item was discussed as part of the January 6, 2026 City Council meeting. Direction to staff was provided by City Council. 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.
X
The historic resources survey was discussed as part of the January 6, 2026 item. No further action on the survey is scheduled at this time. 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.
X
This item is tentatively scheduled for discussion at a City Council meeting in March 2026.
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