City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2025-2026 | Page 1 of 9 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
This item will be considered during the
development of the FY 2026-27 CIP.
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
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, CS
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
WED and CS have worked with the design
consultant to update construction cost
estimates and determine what can be built
with current project funding. An item
recommending the proposed Phase One
scope of construction will be presented to
City Council in April for discussion and
consideration of approval.
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
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.
X
This item will be recommended for
carryover in the new Strategic Plan as part
of a broader FD review of marine safety
requirements.
7 September 1,
2025 WED
Complete consideration of the preliminary Marine Mammal Center/Waterfront Education Center Property Use and Fundraising Agreement. X
The Option Agreement was approved by
City Council and MMCC in March.
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 summer of 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. X
Staff anticipates bringing this as a Closed
Session item in summer of 2026.
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2025-2026 | Page 2 of 9 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.
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 newlyhired art consultant. X The ARTesia Strategic Plan was presented to and approved by Council on December 16,
2025.
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.
X
A draft ordinance was presented to City
Council for preliminary feedback on
January 6, 2026. The Draft Ordinance was
reviewed by the Planning Commission on
February 19, 2026. The Commission’s
recommendations were presented to the
City Council on March 10, 2026. Staff is
now preparing the Ordinance for
consideration of adoption in June 2026.
Goal 1.3: Position Redondo Beach as a Destination for Business 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
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 thirdparty 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.
X
A report of the City’s economic development
efforts will be provided with the above
recommended agreement.
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2025-2026 | Page 3 of 9 16 March 1, 2026 MAYOR, WED,
CD, ATCM, CS
Create a Major Events working group to pursue opportunities and attract activities associated with the 2026 World Cup and LA28 Olympics, as appropriate. X 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 City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2025-2026 | Page 4 of 9 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 Based on feedback from interested designbuild entities, the deadline for the Progressive Design Bild RFQ/P response
was pushed back to March 25, 2026.
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.
X
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.
X
Staff is working with an outside firm to
assist in the resubmission process and the
City Council approved a contract with
McClaren, Wilson & Lawrie on March 17,
2026 to advance the preliminary design
documentation submitted as part of last
year’s grant application.
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.
X
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. X
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 # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
23 March 1, 2026 PW, CA
Complete construction of the pallet shelter expansion project.
X
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 value engineering the
project to fit the scope of construction
within current budget. Additionally, the City
Attorney’s Office is seeking more grant
funding to help close the gap.
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2025-2026 | Page 5 of 9 24 March 1, 2026 CS
Explore options to secure funding to support family supportive housing and report back to the City Council.
X
As part of the approved, updated
Administrative Plan, there are preferences
for families, who will be prioritized when
pulled off the waiting list. Additionally, the
Housing Authority has successfully
partnered with the County to administer the
Foster Youth initiative.
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. 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.
X
Staff presented the updated policy at the
March 3, 2026 City Council meeting.
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 staff entered negotiations with Tablet
Command and found their terms of service
unacceptable for the classification of data
that would be entered into the system.
Tablet Command was unwilling to negotiate
further.
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2025-2026 | Page 6 of 9 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 pricing
and expects to procure a software package in
FY 2026-27. A Facilities Assessment will need
to be funded in FY 2026-27 or beyond.
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
Options were presented as part of the FY
2025-26 budget cycle as BRR #23.
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
The ribbon cutting for the Lower Pond was
held on March 19, 2026. Staff will assess
the remaining CIP funds and determine next
steps for execution of the Master Plan.
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 from June
through September 2025. Council approved
the proposed design on December 2, 2025 and
requested additional amenities. Staff has
worked with the playground design company to
determine if additional amenities are feasible,
and what cost impacts these would have. Staff
received final design and costs on January 26,
2026, and has begun preparing the contract for
Council consideration.
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 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 May 2026.
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2025-2026 | Page 7 of 9 35 December 31,
2025 CS
Enhance available programming in the City’s Teen Center.
X
Staff presented an update to Council on Teen
Center operations and programming on
January 6, 2026.
36 November 1,
2025 CM, ATCM, FS
Provide a report on the status of negotiations with RBUSD regarding shared service and facility agreements. X
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. X Staff presented this item at the February 10,
2026 City Council Meeting and received follow
up direction.
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 Staff presented the report at the October 7,
2025, City Council meeting.
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
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 micromobility projects included in the CIP. XAn 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
The item was presented to the City Council
for discussion on March 10, 2026.
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 8 of 9 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
Staff presented an update to the City Council
on February 3, 2026. While the targeted goals
for the FY 2025-26 have been met, this is an
ongoing project which will continue for several
years.
44 March 1, 2026 CC, IT
Research software options to improve the workflow for public records act requests.
X
Staff has resumed negotiations with Just
FOIA and plans to bring an agreement for
council consideration in April 2026.
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 golive scheduled for July 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
complete user acceptance testing mid-April
2026.
Priority Area 5: Community Stewardship
Goal 5.1: Advance Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2025-2026 | Page 9 of 9 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 # 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. 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 will be recommended for carryover in the new Strategic Plan.