Steering Committee Meeting

The Steering Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, December 11th, 2023  at 12 noon BOTH via Zoom and in person at the SBCCOG Office located at 2355 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 125, Torrance, CA 90501.

We are asking in-person attendees to bring your laptop, tablet or a printed copy of the agenda as we will only have two courtesy copies available.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on SBCCOG related business that is within the jurisdiction of cities and/or items listed on the Agenda during the Public Comment portion of the meeting.   The time limit for oral comments is three (3) minutes per person.  When called on, please state:  Your name and residence and the organization you represent, if appropriate. Written comments are also accepted by 11:00 am the day of the meeting via e-mail to [email protected]  Both written and oral comments will be part of the official record.

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 MEETING: For the public and guests, receive Zoom meeting credentials in advance by using the below link to RSVP: https://scag.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArdOusqj8oG9aULyxK8prL-sf6ZCYt0rZ_OR visit https://zoom.us/join or dial (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 946 3244 4212; Passcode: 185297

AGENDA

I. CONFIRM THE QUORUM – 12:00 noon – YOU NEED TO RSVP!!!

II. REPORT OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA
 ACTION: Receive and file

III. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF ANY CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT – 12:05 pm

V. CONSENT CALENDAR – action items noted, remainder are receive & file – 12:15 pm
A. Steering Committee November 6, 2023 meeting minutes attached
 ACTION: Approve

B. MOU with Los Angeles County Internal Services Department re: Regional Partnership for Energy Efficiency Program (funds to the SBCCOG)
 MOU attached
 ACTION: Approve

C. No Cost Time Extension Amendment to Contract with Fehr and Peers
 Memo attached
 ACTION: Approve

D. No Cost Time Extension Amendment to Contract with Arcadis
 Memo attached
 ACTION: Approve

E. Chamber of Commerce Memberships
 Memo attached
 ACTION: Approve

F. City Attendance at SBCCOG Meetings – attached

G. Media Reports – attached
 A few things to highlight:
o Social Media
LinkedIn continues to be our fastest growing platform with a jump in followers of 51.7 percent year-over-year. It is also generating our highest engagement. Our post from the LTN event generated 1,362 impressions and 89 engagements. Our Instagram following is growing fast—up 30.9% from last month. Our SBESC channels are remaining level and in the case of Twitter, fell slightly. If the goal is audience growth, a possible shift in strategy and resource devotion should be considered.
o Earned Media
We had strong media success with the LTN launch event, which generated seven high-quality, high relevance media placements in local publications, including a front-page story in the Daily Breeze.
o E-Mail Marketing
The SBESC monthly newsletter continues to be top-performing e-blast, although our “opens” and “engagements” this month seem to be down overall for all emails, perhaps due to the holidays.

VI. ACTION ITEM
H. Homeless Services report – 12:20 pm
 Client Aid report – attached
 Roll-Over of Innovation Fund Remaining Balance & Budget Modification of Local Solutions Fund
o Memo attached
 Blue-Ribbon Commission on Homelessness – December 7 City Selection Committee meeting
o Endorsement of Paige Kaluderovic for Executive Committee of elected officials to develop a plan to address homelessness, establish a common set of performance indicators, align resources, and provide oversight.
 ACTION: Approve Budget modification with the county for the Local Solutions Fund

I. Request for Funding from Legislators – 12:35 pm
 Assemblymember Muratsuchi asked if the SBCCOG would be putting in legislative or budget
requests this upcoming session. A review of staff’s ideas will be presented at the meeting.
 ACTION: Approve ideas for legislative requests

J. General Assembly program direction – 12:45 pm
 First sponsors – $2500, WRD; $2500 – MWD
 Cost increase – Carson Caterer city discount
 Photo contest – extended to January 4, 2024
 Program planning
 ACTION: Provide direction

K. Approval of Invoices – to be sent separately – 12:55 pm
 ACTION: Approve invoices for payment

VII. INFORMATION ITEMS
L. South Bay Fiber Network – 1:00 pm

M. Local Travel Network – 1:10 pm

N. Update on South Bay Environmental Services Center Activities – attached – 1:15 pm

O. REAP 1.0 and 2.0 – 1:25 pm
 All housing education forums and summaries of each are on the SBCCOG website
 Housing Trust RFP has been submitted to SCAG. Circulation planned for first of the year
with February Board selection of consultant

P. Update on Senior Services – 1:30 pm

Q. Board Meeting Agenda Development – 1:35 pm
 2024 – THEME: Spotlight on SBCCOG programs
 January 25, 2024 – CONFLICT??? LCC Mayors and New Councilmembers workshop – Jan. 24-26
 February, 2024
 February 23 – Legislative Meet and Greet with SBACC & LCC @ CSUDH
 Fehr and Peers – summarizing the LTN planning project, the implementation playbook
 April, 2024
 Metro 24-25 budget presentation
 May, 2024
 President Parham of CSUDH – confirmed
• Future meeting possible speakers invited – waiting on responses:
 Mayor Karen Bass, City of Los Angeles
 Jose Solache, Lynwood Councilmember, AQMD representative for South Bay
 John Mirisch, Beverly Hills Councilmember, Los Angeles County Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) representative for South Bay
 Rob Katherman, Water Replenishment District re: Water Quality
 Terry Tamminen, Alta Sea
 Green Trash Cans & Waste Haulers
• Special meeting opportunities – dates to be determined
 January – Day at the County with Metro Art Tour
 January/February – workshop on Inflation Reduction Act and how cities can take advantage of the funding available
 March/April – Harbor Tour
 General Assembly – March 28, 2024

R. Finance Committee update – 1:45 pm
 Members: Cedric Hicks, John Cruikshank, Barry Waite, Rodney Tanaka, Zein Obaji –
 Topics to cover:
 Review restricted reserve based on current close down costs and make
recommendations for revisions to the policy if needed
 Review CPI and make recommendations on dues increase if needed
 Proposed schedule – virtual meetings
 Meeting 2 – December 5
 Meeting 3 – January 3
 Meeting 4 – January 17 – final recommendations to Feb. Steering Committee and Board

VIII. STRATEGIC POSITIONING ITEMS/ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES – 1:55 pm

IX. NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE – Monday, January 8, 2023 @ 12:00 noon – SBCCOG office