City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | Page 1 of 9 City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan
DRAFT Three-Year Priority Areas & XX-Month Objectives
March 2026 –TBD
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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1 WED Discuss options to attract a new tenant for the former Gold Gym’s site. Carryover Objective 2 WED Advance lease negotiations for the former Fun Factory site and identify a prospective leaseholder/operator for a Waterfront Market Hall Next Phase 3 WED Provide Boat Launch application coordination with DBW as required, and report back to City Council the results of the City’s funding request. Next Phase 4 CS, PW Finalize the design for Phase One of the Seaside Lagoon Reconstruction Project, complete the Coastal Development Permit application, and submit it to the CA Coastal Commission. Next Phase 5 WED, CD Complete the parking study related to adjusting the Local Coastal Program requirements for King Harbor Marina parking and present the results to the City Council. Next Phase 9 FD, WED Review and present to the City Council suggested updates to the City’s Municipal Code pertaining to Harbor/Marine safety regulations. New
10 WED Advance lease negotiations for possible reinvestment in businesses on the Monstad Pier. New Goal 1.2: Revitalize Artesia Boulevard
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11 CS, WED, PW Continue implementation of the ARTesia Strategic Plan including selection of artists and artworks for eventual installation. Carryover Objective
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | Page 2 of 9 12 CD
Prepare a Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance related to adjusting the FAR Ratio and implementing rooftop dining and property investment incentives along the Artesia/Aviation Corridor, complete the related Article XVII analysis, and prepare the item for inclusion as part of a fall election.
Next Phase
13 CD Evaluate the effectiveness of eliminating commercial parking requirements along Artesia and Aviation Blvd. and present the results to the City Council. Next Phase Goal 1.3: Position Redondo Beach as a Destination for Business Investment # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
14 CD Prepare updates to the Municipal Code to improve the design and appearance of commercial signs and present them to the City Council. Carryover Objective 15 MAYOR,CS,
ATCM Continue developing plans and activities for the 2026 World Cup and LA28 Olympics. Carryover Objective 16 WED, CD,
ATCM,
MAYOR+
COUNCIL
SUBCOMM.
Present the findings from the AREAS study on identifying/recruiting new development and businesses to the Artesia and Aviation corridors to the City Council. Next Phase 17 CD Evaluate the current Land Use Tables and business permitting requirements in the Municipal Code and present options to the City Council to make the City more business friendly. New Goal 1.4 *Enhance the City’s Fiscal Sustainability
18 FS, CA Prepare a Ballot Measure for the March 2027 election to consider increasing the City’s Transient Occupancy Rate. New
19 CT, FS, CA Review the City’s UUT Ordinance and suggest possible updates in recognition of the outcome of the Disney vs. Santa Barbara case. New
20 HR, FS, CA Review and provide options to the City Council on possible adjustments to the City’s General Liability Coverage and level of Self-Insured Retention. New City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | Page 3 of 9 21 PW Review and provide updates to the City’s Vehicle Replacement Policy/Program. New 22 FS, CT Develop a streamlined process and structure to assess/collect business licenses fees from periodic special event vendors. New
Future Goal *1.5: Revitalize the Pacific Coast Highway Corridor City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | 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
23 ATCM Continue Measure FP implementation, including securing a Design-Build Entity for both Fire and Police Facility replacement. Next Phase
24 FS, ATCM, PW,
IT, PD, FD, CT
Work with the City’s Municipal Financial Advisor to issue bonds to design and construct the projects included in Measure FP. Next Phase
25 ATCM, CA Prepare the selection guidelines and resolution to form a Citizens Oversight Committee to review bond-related expenditures. Next Phase
26 PW, PD, ATCM Advance conceptual schematic designs for the Police Shooting Range to enhance construction readiness and prepare/submit the application for the 2026 DCIP funding cycle. Next Phase Goal 2.2: Strengthen the City’s Mental Health Response and Community Support Systems # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
27 CA, FD, PD Explore grant funding opportunities to continue deployment of a mental health clinician to provide targeted response to mental health-related incidents in the City. Next Phase Goal 2.3: Further Enhance the City’s Approach to Addressing Homelessness # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
28 PW, CA Pursue funding to complete construction of the pallet shelter expansion project and revise plans to fit the project scope with available budget.
Next Phase
29 CS
Administer the updated Administrative Plan for family supportive housing as approved, update the waiting list process as directed by Council, and continue working with the County to identify familyand youth-supportive services and programs.Next Phase City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | Page 5 of 9 30 CS Administer the Foster Youth voucher program in partnership with the County. Next Phase Goal 2.4: *Continue to Enhance Public Safety, Emergency Response, and Community Resilience through new Technology and Strategic Partnerships
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31 PD Update the City’s Drone First Responder agreement with Aerodome after the company obtains the FAA certificate waiver for autonomous drone use. Carryover Objective 32 FD, ACTM Complete and transmit the quote for the provision of Fire, Paramedic and Emergency Response Services for the City of Hermosa Beach. New
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | 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
33 PW Procure and implement a facilities management software system and prepare an RFP to complete a facilities inventory and assessment. Next Phase
34 PW Prepare a report to consider lane repurposing and corridor improvements for Catalina Ave., north of Pearl Street, as part of the City’s Street Rehabilitation Program. Next Phase Goal 3.2: Expand and Enhance Public Spaces, Amenities, and Programs # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
35 CS, PW Execute the Wilderness Park Master Plan according to available funding, including Identifying the goals of the next phase of improvements. Next Phase 36 CS, PW Complete procurement and installation of the Franklin Park all-abilities playground equipment. Next Phase 37 CS/PW Complete the layout design and procure three historic information signs for installation at Ito Park. Next Phase 38 CS Continue to develop programming for the Perry Park Teen Center in conjunction with the Youth Commission and teen facility users. Next Phase
39 CM, ATCM, FS Continue negotiations with RBUSD regarding shared services and long-term facility lease agreements. Next Phase
40 ATCM Prepare a Request for Information to solicit local businesses to evaluate possible logo use and the costs for marketing and production. Next Phase
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | Page 7 of 9 Goal 3.3: Enhance Alternative Transportation Options
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41 PW Complete construction and hold ribbon cutting for the City’s Local Travel Network (LTN). Next Phase 42 PW Prepare conceptual design alternatives for bike lane repainting to enhance bicycle safety on Redondo Beach Ave/Vail Ave and present the options to the City Council. Next Phase 43 PW
Continue Design development of plans for the Metro Active Transportation Project (Redondo Beach Blvd Corridor) and present the 60% design for the active transportation and micro-mobility projects to the PWSS Commission.
Next Phase
44 PW Present possible conceptual design alternatives for Catalina Ave, through Riviera Village, to the PWSS Commission and City Council. New
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 2026-2027 | 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
45 CC, IT, ATCM Complete implementation of the new Agenda Management System to streamline internal operations and allow for enhanced agenda forecasting. Carryover Objective 46 CC, IT
Scan and archive City Records for the Departments included in Phase 1: Fire, City Attorney, Waterfront & Economic Development, Planning Division of Community Development, Transit Division of Community Services and Human Resources
Next Phase
47 CC, IT Procure and implement a software solution to enhance workflow and reduce the burden of public records requests. Next Phase
48 IT, ATCM
Utilize the internal Task Force’s efforts to improve information included on the City website and continue evaluating tools to enhance the global search function employing approved artificial intelligence tools.
Next Phase
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | Page 9 of 9 Priority Area 5: Community Stewardship
Goal 5.1: Advance Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised
49 PW
Complete the consultant selection process to study and update the City’s Sewer System Management Plan and complete the first phase of CCTV inspection to prepare a condition assessment of the sewer system.
Carryover Objective
50 WED Initiate a California Coastal Commission grant-funded effort to update the City’s Local Coastal Program and complete a sea level rise vulnerability assessment. Next Phase Goal 5.2: Preserve and Promote the City’s Historic Resources and Neighborhood Character # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
51 CD, CA
Prepare an Historic Preservation Ordinance for Council Consideration that incorporates a requirement that property owners’ consent to their property being included in any designated Historic District.
Next Phase
52 CD
Research potential changes to the City’s Zoning Ordinance that would increase flexibility for parking regulations in Riviera Village and secure preferred uses for properties in the Village as well as other vital economic corridors, such as Pacific Coast Highway Next Phase