To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JANE CHUNG, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
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APPROVE A MODIFICATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL MOTION RELOCATING A CROSSING GUARD TO FORD AVENUE AND ARTESIA BOULEVARD BEGINNING APRIL 13, 2026
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 17, 2026, the City Council directed staff to relocate the crossing guard assigned to the Harkness Lane and Carlson Lane intersection to the Ford Avenue and Artesia Boulevard intersection, as a pilot program for the remainder of the school year. Following the meeting, staff communicated the proposed relocation with Redondo Beach Unified School District officials, received input from the on-site school principal, and met with the City's Crossing Guard Subcommittee. Based on discussions with these stakeholders, staff recommends relocating the crossing guard assigned to the Flagler Lane and Morgan Lane intersection, to Ford Avenue and Aviation Boulevard, rather than the guard assigned to Harkness and Carlson. The relocation would take effect on April 13, 2026.
BACKGROUND
As part of the FY 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Report, staff provided a report on the status of the City's Crossing Guard Program. The City's budget includes funding for 27 crossing-guard locations, of which 22 are staffed by City-employed crossing guards, while the remaining five locations are staffed through contract services provided by All City Management Services, Inc.
Although the City currently employs 24 crossing guards, five serve exclusively as alternates and therefore cannot be assigned to a consistent post. As a result, the City has experienced ongoing challenges in fully staffing all 22 locations. From August 2025 to March 2026, approximately 500 crossing-guard vacancies occurred. These vacancies are typically filled by Municipal Services Officers, diverting them from their primary responsibilities, including parking enforcement and street-sweeping support. In addition to hiring difficulties, the City also faces cha...
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