Redondo Beach explores updates for Access Redondo app with new reporting tools

The Redondo Beach Strategic Planning Session held on April 29, 2025, focused on enhancing community services through technology and addressing local issues. The meeting began with discussions on updating the Access Redondo app, which aims to improve online services for residents.

City officials highlighted the need for a new tool from their service provider, which is currently under review for pricing. A key point of discussion was the potential integration of a homeless reporting feature into the Access Redondo app. Officials noted that while there is an initiative to develop an app for police use, the public availability of a reporting feature has not yet been finalized.

Participants emphasized the importance of making it easy for residents to report issues such as homelessness, broken streetlights, and potholes. The proposed system would allow users to take pictures and geolocate problems, similar to existing functionalities in other cities.

The meeting concluded with a consensus on the necessity of these technological updates to enhance community engagement and streamline reporting processes. Further discussions will be held to finalize the features and implementation timeline for the Access Redondo app.