Board of Directors Meeting
April 24 @ 6:00 pm
The Board of Directors are scheduled to meet at 6:00pm – Thursday, April 24th, 2025 virtually via Zoom and and in person at the SBCCOG Office located at 2355 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 125, Torrance, CA 90501.
SBCCOG Board Members: Pursuant to the end of the State’s COVID-19 emergency declaration, your attendance is required to be in-person or follow the provisions of AB 2449. If you need to attend virtually and want to vote, please complete the following SBCCOG AB 2449 Form ASAP: https://forms.office.com/r/47wQggsvf9
ACCESSING THE BOARD MEETING:
In person Access: SBCCOG Office located at 2355 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 125, Torrance, CA 90501. Please email natalie@southbaycities.org to confirm your attendance. Please bring your laptop, tablet or a printed copy of the agenda, as there will only be two courtesy copies available.
RSVP for the meeting using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqdemtqD4rGtbjByVXITR_i2jhXNm08lVd
Or by phone dial (669) 444-9171 and enter Meeting ID: 867 2056 5102; Passcode: 895604
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
To address the SBCCOG Board of Directors on any agenda item or a matter within the Board of Directors’ purview, please provide written comments by 5:00 pm the day of the meeting via email to natalie@southbaycities.org. All written comments submitted will become part of the official record. Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only provide written comment on SBCCOG related business that is within the jurisdiction of the SBCCOG and/or items listed on the Agenda which will be addressed during the Public Comment portion of the meeting (Item #V).
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 pm
Rodney Tanaka, Chair
II. VERIFY QUORUM AND VOTES NEEDED FOR ACTION (attachment)
III. CONFIRM POSTING OF THE AGENDA BY TORRANCE CITY CLERK
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF ANY CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
V. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR – 6:10 pm
Matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. No separate discussion on these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
A. February 27, 2025 minutes (attachments) – Approve
B. Southern California Gas Company Amendment #2 – (funds to the SBCCOG) – Approve
C. SBCCOG Privacy Policy (attachment) – Approve
D. Organic Waste Consultant for SBCCOG work with Rolling Hills (attachment) – Approve
E. Contract with Tool Design for the Caltrans Carson to the Sea project (attachment) – Approve
F. Legislative Matrix (attachment) – Approve
1. Support for AB 888, AB 670, AB 875
2. Oppose SB 220 unless amended & AB 11, AB 253, AB 306, AB 507, AB 874, AB 893, AB 1154, SB 79, SB 358, SB 677
G. SBCCOG Monthly Reports – Receive and File
1. City Attendance at SBCCOG Meetings (attachment)
2. Client Aid Report (attachment)
3. Media Report (attachment)
4. Transportation Report (attachment)
VII. PRESENTATIONS
A. 1st Quarter Progress Report on Energy & Climate Recognition Program (6:15 pm)
B. Climate – for earth month – presentation from Wally Siembab (6:30 pm)
VIII. SBCCOG PROGRAM ACTION ITEMS, REPORTS AND UPDATE – 7:05 pm
A. General Assembly De-Briefing
B. South Bay Fiber Network – Resolution #2025-1 – (attachment) – Approve
C. SBESC Projects and Programs (attachment)
D. Homeless Services
1. FY25-26 Local Solutions Fund Budget and Timeline (attachment) – Approve
2. WLCAC Time Limited Subsidy MOU (attachments) – Approve
E. Senior Services
F. Transportation Reports
1. Transportation Committee report
a. Measure R SBTIP Annual Program Update (attachment) – Approve
b. Measure M MSP Annual Program Update (attachment) – Approve
c. City of Inglewood/ITC Measure M SEP Funds Deadline Extension Request (attachment) – Approve
2. Metro Report – Board member James Butts/Mike Bohlke
3. Micromobility Programs and Projects
a. Local Travel Network
b. E-Bike Safety Issues
G. REAP 2 Updates
H. Office Space
1. 357 Van Ness Way Lease (attachment) – Approve
I. Legislative Briefing
J. Opportunity to Serve
IX. UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS – 7:55 pm
X. AGENCY REPORTS
NOTE: Oral reports will only be made to clarify or amplify written reports
A. League of California Cities & LA Division Legislative Committee (Britt Huff, Jeff Kiernan, Bea Dieringer) (attachment)
B. SCAG update (Erik Rodriguez) (attachment)
1. Regional Council (Mark Henderson, Jim Gazeley, Drew Boyles) (attachment)
2. Community, Economic, and Human Development (Mark Henderson, Drew Boyles, Mark Waronek)
3. Transportation (Jim Gazeley, Bridgett Lewis)
4. Energy and Environment (Britt Huff) (attachment)
C. Metro Service Council (Don Szerlip) (attachment)
D. Area G Emergency Management (Brandy Villanueva) (attachment)
E. South Bay Workforce Investment Board (Chris Cagle) (attachment)
F. California Association of Councils of Governments – CALCOG (Britt Huff) (attachment)
G. County Department of Public Health (Alicia Chang) (attachment)
H. AQMD update (Brandee Keith)
I. South Bay Aerospace Alliance (Bill Uphoff/Rodney Tanaka)
J. Baldwin Hills and Urban Watersheds Conservancy (Katrina Manning)
K. Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission (Dean Francois/ VACANT)
L. South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce (Barry Waite)
XI. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – PURSUANT TO GOV. CODE § 54957 (attachment to be sent separately to delegates and alternates only)
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Next Board meeting – Thursday, May 22, 2025