City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | Page 1 of 11 ,iCity of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan
DRAFT Three-Year Priority Areas & 12-Month Objectives
March 2026 –March 2027
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 By January 1,
2027 WED Discuss options to attract a new tenant for the former Gold Gym’s site and explore a potential land swap agreement to move the property out of the Tidelands Trust. X A prospective Children’s Museum operator has
expressed interest in the former Gold Gym’s
site. Staff have explained the State Lands
requirements and connected the group with the
current lease holder.
2 By September
1, 2026 WED Advance lease negotiations for the former Fun Factory site and identify a prospective leaseholder/operator for a Waterfront Market Hall. X
Staff completed the Surplus Lands Act process
for the former Fun Factory site and has
prepared/transmitted an Exclusive Negotiating
Agreement for consideration by the prospective
tenant.
3 By January 1,
2027 WED
Provide Boat Launch application coordination with DBW as required, advance designs, consider Coastal Commission and CDP requirements, and report back to City Council the results of the City’s funding request.
X
Staff worked with the City’s consultant to revise
the design and cost estimate as directed by the
Department of Boating and Waterways. The
revised design reduces the total project cost
from the original $16.8 million estimate to
approximately $8.7 million, primarily by
eliminating the wall replacement and combined
Basin 3/public restroom building, and modifying
the boat launch to meet the grantor’s required
20-year lifespan rather than the originally
planned 50 years. The revised estimate
includes $6.23 million in construction costs and
$2.43 million for engineering, escalation,
contingency, inspection, and permits.
4 By September
1, 2026 CS, PW
Finalize the design for Phase One of the Seaside Lagoon Reconstruction Project, complete the Coastal Development Permit application, submit it to the CA Coastal Commission, and advance construction drawings.
X
The City Council approved submission of
the coastal development permit application
to the CA Coastal Commission on
September 15, 2026. The application was
submitted to Coastal Commission staff a
few days later.
5 By January 1,
2027 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.
X
The parking study kicked-off on May 19,
2026 with data collection occurring in June
2026. Staff anticipates the final study report
to be finalized in January 2027.
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | Page 2 of 11 6 By March 1,
2027 FD, WED Review and present to the City Council suggested updates to the City’s Municipal Code pertaining to Harbor/Marine safety regulations. X
7 By January 1,
2027 WED Advance lease negotiations for possible reinvestment in businesses on the Monstad Pier. X Discussions are underway with the lessee and
the Community Development Department to
advance new plans for the ground floor space
previously occupied by Maison Riz.
8 By January 1,
2027 PW Explore opportunities to demolish the existing structure on the Joe’s Crab Shack site. X Staff plan to reach out to MMCC personnel
about the possibility of using pledged
MMCC facility funds for early Crab Shack
demolition.
9 By January 1,
2027 WED, CS
Provide a status report on efforts to enhance internal and external communications for Waterfront activities and events. X
10 By October 1,
2026 WED, CS
Work with the Harbor and Pier Associations to develop and improve Holiday Events in the Waterfront. X
City representatives participate in Harbor
and Pier Association monthly meetings and
regularly discuss upcoming events. Staff
has met with the holiday event coordinators
for the boat parade, craft market and
community viewing area. Staff has also
coordinated the first International
Boardwalk Halloween family event,
scheduled for October 31, 2026.
11 By May 1, 2027 WED, FD Present a report to the City Council comparing the City’s harbor/marine management operating model/organizational structure to other municipal waterfront organizations. X Goal 1.2: Revitalize Artesia Boulevard
# When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
12 By January 1,
2027 CS, PW Continue implementation of the ARTesia Strategic Plan including selection of artists and artworks for eventual installation. X
The Community Panel met in August 2026.
They selected three-to-four artists for each
identified art location. Selected artists will be
presented to the Cultural Arts Commission,
then to the City Council for approval before
releasing the RFP for art designs.
13 By August 1,
2026 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.
X The items were approved on August 4, 2026.
14 By May 1, 2027 CD Evaluate the effectiveness of eliminating commercial parking requirements along Artesia and Aviation Blvd. and present the results to the City Council. X 15 By May 1, 2027 CD Utilize information from the AREAS Report to proactively seek investment on Artesia Blvd. by communicating vacancies to the business community. X
Goal 1.3: Position Redondo Beach as a Destination for Business Investment # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | Page 3 of 11 16 By May 1, 2027 CD
Prepare updates to the Municipal Code to improve the design and appearance of commercial signs and present them to the City Council for consideration along with options for a maintenance (blight prevention) ordinance to regulate storefront conditions.
X A City Council review and policy discussion is
scheduled for September 15, 2026.
17 By May 1, 2027
MAYOR, CS,
ATCM, Youth
Commission
Continue developing plans and activities for the 2026 World Cup and LA28 Olympics. X The Large Events/Olympics Subcommittee
reviewed an internal strategic plan outlining
community activation and economic
development ideas for the LA28 Olympics.
18 By November 1,
2026
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. X AREAS provided an initial report to staff on
June 24, 2026, and staff has requested followup information that will assist with the presentation scheduled for Council in October
2026.
19 By March 1,
2027
CD, ATCM,
MAYOR+
COUNCIL
SUBCOMM.
Work to identify restaurant and hotel operators in the South Bay that could utilize vacant sites along the Artesia and Aviation corridors to develop new business ventures. X 20 By May 1, 2027 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. X A City Council review and policy discussion is scheduled for October 6, 2026.
Goal 1.4 Enhance the City’s Fiscal Sustainability
21 By November 1,
2026 FS, CA, CT Prepare a Ballot Measure for the March 2027 election to consider increasing the City’s Transient Occupancy Rate. X
Staff prepared a draft ordinance revision and
ballot question and shared the drafts with
Council February 3, 2026. Staff will incorporate
Council feedback from that meeting in a
revised report to present to Council in October.
22 By November 1,
2026 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. X
23 By November 1,
2026 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. X Staff evaluated the City’s claims, litigation and
insurance utilization history and made
appropriate adjustments to the City’s
coverages. The changes were detailed in a FY
26-27 Budget Response Report.
24 By February 1,
2027 PW Review and provide updates to the City’s Vehicle Replacement Policy/Program. X Staff developed a project scope, identified
key stakeholders, and established timelines
at its September 1 kickoff meeting.
Research continues for other model
policies and the potential introduction of
telemetric technology to the City’s fleet.
25 By January 1,
2027 FS, CT Develop a streamlined process and structure to assess/collect business licenses fees from periodic special event vendors. X
Staff presented recommendations for a
consistent, more effective special event vendor
licensing at the August 18, 2026 CC Meeting,
along with a proposal for process
improvements and a technology-based solution
to improve efficiency and customer service.
Staff will return to Council with proposed
ordinance recommendations reflecting Council
direction in November 2026.
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | Page 4 of 11 Staff is in the process of reviewing technology
solutions and will return to Council with a
recommendation.
26 By January 1,
2027 CD
Complete a DIF Study to establish a nexus between the cost of future facilities, vehicles, and equipment required by new growth and fees charged by the City.
X
Council approved an agreement with Revenue
& Cost Specialists LLC (RCS) on June 9, 2026
to perform a comprehensive Development
Impact Fee Study and Nexus Report. RCS has
completed the kickoff meeting and the study is
underway.
27 By May 1, 2027 FIN, CD
Review and enhance collection procedures to establish and enforce penalties for late payments to the City.
X
Staff is in the process of reviewing options to
engage a collection agency, including
piggybacking through a recently competitivelybid contract or issuing an RFP. Staff is also reviewing potential options in coordination with
the revenue audit.
Future Goal 1.5: Revitalize the Pacific Coast Highway Corridor Future Goal 1.6: Identify efforts to enhance business retention Future Goal 1.7: Identify programs that have shown success on Artesia and report on steps to implement them on PCH City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | Page 5 of 11 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
28 By September
1, 2026 ATCM Continue Measure FP implementation, including securing a Design-Build Entity for both Fire and Police Facility replacement. X
Staff from both the Police and Fire
Departments have been working to refine
elements of the required program (i.e. functions
and spaces within the stations) for each facility.
Fire has completed their programming exercise
and has advanced to the Conceptual Design
Phase. The Police Department is nearing
completion of their programming and will be
advancing to Conceptual design in the next
week.
29 By January 1,
2027
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. X
PRAG, the City’s Municipal Advisor
assisted City personnel in preparing a
Ratings Deck to present to Analysts from
S&P Global Ratings. Following the meeting
with S&P the City received a AA+ Credit
Rating. On October 13 the City Council
authorized issuance of the bonds. The
initial Notice of Sale was published on
October 15 and anticipates offering the
bonds for sale in late October 2026.
30 By January 1,
2027 ATCM, CA Prepare the selection guidelines and resolution to form a Citizens Oversight Committee to review bond-related expenditures. X
The City Council approved creation of the
Measure FP Citizen’s Oversight Committee on
August 18. Official recruitment will begin
through the City Clerk’s Office and the City
website in late September.
31 By June 25,
2026 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. X The City received notice that its application
was not advanced for 2026 funding. A
debrief with the granting agency is pending.
Goal 2.2: Strengthen the City’s Mental Health Response and Community Support Systems # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
32 By January 1,
2027 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. X The CA Commission for Behavioral Health did
not grant the Innovation Partnership Fund to
the City. The City Attorney’s Office continues
to explore other grant opportunities. Opioid
Settlement Funds are a potential backup.
Goal 2.3: Further Enhance the City’s Approach to Addressing Homelessness # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
33 By September
1, 2026 PW, CA Pursue funding to complete construction of the pallet shelter expansion project and revise plans to fit the project scope within available budget. X
Staff advertised the project on October 8, open
bids on October 29, and plans to present a
recommendation of award to the City Council at
the November 17 City Council meeting.
Current funding tracks with the latest
engineer’s estimate of $800,000.
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | Page 6 of 11 34 By May 1, 2027 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.X 35 By May 1, 2027 CS Administer the Foster Youth voucher program in partnership with the County. X 36 By May 1, 2027 CA Pursue grant funding opportunities to procure permanent family housing to expand the City’s supportive housing options. X
On April 28, 2026, the City received an
official award letter from HUD for $250,000
for the Affordable Housing Acquisition to
Lease Program. On August 11, 2026,
Congressman Ted Lieu presented a check
to the City.
Goal 2.4: Continue to Enhance Public Safety, Emergency Response, and Community Resilience # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
37 By August 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
Fully autonomous flight was achieved in April
2026 and PD has updated the agreement with
Aerodome.
38 By July 1, 2026 FD, ACTM Complete and transmit the quote for the provision of Fire, Paramedic and Emergency Response Services for the City of Hermosa Beach. X The draft quote was submitted to HB for review and initial feedback on June 5.
39 By March 1,
2026 PD Provide a report on the City traffic enforcement efforts, including E-Bikes, Truck Routes, Speeding/Stop Signs and Loud Vehicles. X
The Police Department is conducting
regular targeted enforcement and will report
to the City Council on these efforts in early
2027.
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | Page 7 of 11 Priority Area 3: Infrastructure and Public Spaces
Goal 3.1: Rehabilitate City Roads, Critical Public Facilities, and Infrastructure # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
40 By January 1,
2027 PW Procure and implement a facilities management software system and prepare an RFP to complete a facilities inventory and assessment. X The kickoff meeting for software
implementation had to be rescheduled. An
RFP for a Facilities Assessment is being
crafted for City Council review and
approval.
41 By January 1,
2027 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. X Conceptual plans are nearing completion,
and staff anticipates presenting the plans to
the PWSSC in November.
42 By May 1, 2027 PW, CD Identify options to improve utility line maintenance and encourage undergrounding as part of new development. X Staff is reaching out to SCE and looking at neighboring Cities’ policies.
43 By December 1,
2027 ATCM
Provide a status report on internal efforts to improve contract development and review the City’s template RFP&B docs to identify opportunities to enhance (statement of work) expectations of vendors.
X
A total of six contract development and project
management trainings will be provided to City
staff by the end of 2026. An internal task force
of City staff from multiple departments is
actively working to update and improve the
City’s procurement process, including updating
the Public Works Department’s traditional
RFP&B documents. These efforts will be
detailed in the staff report, which will be ready
for City Council presentation in November.
Goal 3.2: Expand and Enhance Public Spaces, Amenities, and Programs # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
44 By January 1,
2027 CS, PW
Execute the Wilderness Park Master Plan according to available funding and identify goals for the next phase of project improvements and evaluate how regulations, signage, staffing, and hours of operations can be implemented or adjusted to sustainably protect and preserve the park.
X
The next phase of implementation involves the
installation of a shade structure over the
amphitheater. Staff is beginning work on
developing design estimates and determining
the most appropriate procurement pathway.
45 By October 1,
2026 CS, PW Complete procurement and installation of the Franklin Park all-abilities playground equipment. X Installation of the new equipment began on
August 27, with completion achieved in
early October. A Ribbon Cutting ceremony
is scheduled for November 5, 2026.
46 By January 1,
2027 CS, PW
Complete the layout design and procure three historic information signs for installation at Ito Park and provide a report to the Public Amenities Commission to develop a Plan for the next phase of improvements to Ito Park.
X
Three historic signs were installed in
September and an unveiling ceremony
occurred on September 28, 2026.
47 By May 1, 2027 CS Continue to develop programming for the Perry Park Teen Center in conjunction with the Youth Commission and teen facility users. X
The Youth Commission has appointed a
subcommittee to assist staff with programming
at the Teen Center, including events
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | Page 8 of 11 specifically for high school students. Staff’s
goal is to increase engagement with high
school students in the second year of Teen
Center programming.
48 By October 1,
2026 CM, ATCM, FS Work with RBUSD to prepare property descriptions and subdivision map applications for new Anderson Park Senior Center and Alta Vista Park parcels. X An engineer/survey firm has been retained by Public Works to complete the required work.
49 By October 1,
2026 ATCM Prepare a Request for Information to solicit local businesses to evaluate possible logo use, the costs for marketing and production, and the potential for design proficiency. X Staff continues to explore potential retail
spaces and local partnerships where City logo
merchandise could be sold.
50 By May 1, 2027 CS, ATCM, PW Seek future funding opportunities for further improvements to the Herondo Open Space area and Seaside Lagoon. X
Staff has identified, and will pursue, grant
funding through the Statewide Park
Development and Community Revitalization
(SPP) Program for the Seaside Lagoon
Rehabilitation Project. Staff submitted a
concept proposal for the California Natural
Resource Agency’s Urban Greening Program
Grant and is awaiting a decision.
51 By December 1,
2026 CS, PW Advance efforts to develop the Aviation Park Pickleball facility and explore potential time-efficient procurement/construction methods along with opportunities to cultivate public/private partnerships. X Geotechnical and survey field work is
complete. A design-build RFP is being
prepared for solicitation. Presentation on
the conceptual layout was presented to the
Public Amenities Commission on October
14, 2026 for input prior to publishing the
RFP. A Priority Project Status Update was
provided on August 11.
Goal 3.3: Enhance Alternative Transportation Options
# When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
52 By January 1,
2027 PW Complete construction and hold a ribbon cutting for the City’s Local Travel Network (LTN) Project. X Installation is substantially complete and a
“launch” event will be held on October 29,
2026.
53 By January 1,
2027 PW Prepare conceptual design alternatives for bike lane repainting to enhance bicycle safety on Redondo Beach/Vail Avenues and present a report to the City Council. X Proposals for design services are being
evaluated with an item anticipated for
Council consideration in November 2026 to
award contract. A conceptual design
presentation will be delayed until Spring
2027
54 By January 1,
2027 PW
Continue design development of plans for the Metro Active Transportation (MAT) Project (Redondo Beach Blvd Corridor) and present the 60% design for the active transportation and micro-mobility projects to the PWSS Commission.
X
Two meetings with Torrance Public
Works staff were held to address
boundary issues and project
enhancements for the 35% design. All
but minor topics are resolved for this
stage of design. Design comments from
other agencies are pending. Staff
anticipates presenting an update to the
PWSSC in November.
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | Page 9 of 11 55 By January 1,
2027 PW
Present conceptual design alternatives for Catalina Ave, through Riviera Village, to the PWSS Commission and City Council, including the possible addition of structured parking in the Riviera Village and the implementation of a longer-term outdoor dining program.
X
City Council approved a design contract on
October 6, 2026. A project introduction
event to discuss project objectives and
goals and to solicit public input is
scheduled for the November meeting of the
PWSSC with Conceptual Design
Alternatives being prepared for presentation
in Spring of 2027.
56 By May 1, 2027 PW Collaborate with Hermosa Beach on a Parking Study and the potential for new Bike Lanes on Aviation Blvd. X
Staff reviewed proposals to conduct the
parking study in the City’s portion of
Aviation Blvd. A contract is expected to go
to Council for consideration on November 3,
2026.
57 By November 1,
2026 PW Provide a progress report on Bicycle Master Plan implementation and continue to pursue collaboration with surrounding cities. X A status report will be provided to the City Council on October 20, 2026.
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 Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
58 August 1, 2026 CC, IT, ATCM Complete implementation of the new Agenda Management System to streamline internal operations and allow for enhanced agenda forecasting. X Staff are currently being trained on the new
system with a tentative go-live scheduled for
Fall, 2026.
59 By May 1, 2027 CC, IT
Scan and archive City Records for the Departments, Phase 1 to include: Fire, City Attorney, Waterfront & Economic Development, Planning Division of Community Development, and the Transit Division of Community Services.
X
Staff are currently scanning documents for the
City Attorney’s Office. A new agreement has
been signed for a third-party scanning
company for Waterfront and Fire documents
which scheduled to begin work in October,
2026.
60 By August 1,
2026 CC, IT Procure and implement a software solution to enhance workflow and reduce the burden of public records requests. X Go-Live scheduled for 10/12/2026
61 By January 1,
2027 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 through approved artificial intelligence tools.
X
Staff is continuing to broaden Citywide
departmental content and enhance overall
communications consistency. Revize has
completed some configuration changes to the
AI chat bot and search to improve search result
consistency and aging of information in the
platform.
62 By January 1,
2027 ATCM
Provide a report on efforts of the Communications Team to consolidate information and increase visibility for local events and to coordinate the communication of key calendar events on the City website and through other means.
X
The Communications Team has developed
internal guidelines to help coordinate and
consolidate communication for the calendar of
events page on the City’s main website and
social media account. The team is
City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | Page 10 of 11 implementing these guidelines and training
staff to ensure consistency.
63 By May 1, 2027 IT Develop an AI Strategic Plan to guide use by City officials (staff and elected) and provide a report on how AI tools can be utilized to promote productivity. X Staff is developing internal AI policies and
actively seeking tools that will improve internal
operations.
Priority Area 5: Community Stewardship
Goal 5.1: Advance Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised
64 By January 1,
2027 PW Hire a consultant 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. X The first phase of the CCTV inspection
program is scheduled to begin in October
2026 and the second phase is anticipated in
January 2027.
65 By May 1, 2027 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. X The project was kicked off with the consultant team on May 28, 2026.
66 By May 1, 2027 PW Provide a report on City tree wells and their availability for planting and develop a mechanism to record trees planted on private property. X
A list of available / vacant tree wells has been
developed and is being continuously updated.
Staff will provide a status report to Council prior
to the May 2027 deadline.
Goal 5.2: Preserve and Promote the City’s Historic Resources and Neighborhood Character # When Who Objectives Done On Target Revised Notes
67 By January 1,
2027 CD, CA Prepare a report for the City Council on cost/time-effective ways to update the City’s Historic Resources List while maintaining a voluntary, consent-based, Historic Resources Program. X City of Redondo Beach Strategic Plan 2026-2027 | Page 11 of 11 68 By May 1, 2027 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.
X
69 By September
1, 2026
CS, CM,
MAYOR, CC
Create a Mayor and City Council subcommittee to develop a City Park and City Facility renaming policy. X
The draft naming policy was presented to
the Public Amenities Commission on
October 14, 2026. Staff will return to the
City Council with a draft resolution to
consider formal adoption of the proposed
policy in November.