Steering Committee Meeting
August 12 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Steering Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, August 12th, 2024 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://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsce6orD0pGda5p_4pKbh3J1EqKDlJgaSY OR visit https://zoom.us/join or dial (669) 444-9171 using Zoom ID: 831 6702 6332; Passcode: 505171
I. CONFIRM THE QUORUM – 12:00 noon
II. REPORT OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA
n 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. July 8, 2024 Steering Committee meeting minutes – attached
ACTION: Approve
B. Resolution #2024-1 Supporting Caltrans Grant (funding to the SBCCOG) – attached
ACTION: Recommend Board approval
C. Human Resources Services (funds from the SBCCOG)
Memo attached
ACTION: Recommend Board approval
D. Outstanding Dues: Carson, City of Los Angeles, Gardena, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Los Angeles County, Redondo Beach
E. Monthly Reports – Receive and File
City Attendance at SBCCOG Meetings – attached
Media Reports – attached
VI. ACTION ITEMS
A. Opportunities to Serve – 12:20 pm
Vacancies are for the CalCities LA Regional Director and 2 seats on the Metro Service Council Board – candidates get 3 minutes to make a presentation
o Metro Service Council nominees: John Kaji, Courtney Miles
o CalCities nominees: Drew Boyles, Barry Waite, Asam Sheikh
ACTION: Interview candidates and make recommendation for appointments to the Board for approval
B. Homeless Services – 12:30 pm
Client Aid Recap Report – attached
Report on Homeless Task Force meeting on August 7
Status of Good Neighbor Pledge and schedule for board consideration – attached
ACTION: Approve final wording for distribution to member agencies for their consideration
C. Legislation – 12:35 pm
Matrix attached
ACTION: Recommend to Board any legislative changes in positions
D. Workplace Violence Prevention Plan – 12:45 pm
In accordance with July Board direction, a revised Workplace Violence Prevention Plan is attached
ACTION: Review the proposed plan and recommend Board approval
E. Board Meeting Agenda Development – 12:55 pm
August 2024 – draft agenda attached
o Rob Katherman invited
September 2024
o LCC Division Incoming President Arcadia Mayor Pro Tem Michael Cao
o Miguel Santana re: county Prop re: Homelessness???
o Consider positions on November Ballot propositions
October 2024
o Meeting at CalState Dominguez Hills
o SBFN Digital Equity Plan and LATA grant report
Other Possibilities
o Mayor Karen Bass, City of Los Angeles
o Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara – invited 3/2/24, at least 3 reminders
o Jose Solache, Lynwood Councilmember, AQMD representative for South Bay
o John Mirisch, Beverly Hills Councilmember, Los Angeles County Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) representative for South Bay
o Terry Tamminen, Alta Sea
Special meeting possibilities
o Day at the County with Metro Art Tour
o Workshop on Inflation Reduction Act & how cities can take advantage of the funding available
o Harbor Tour
F. General Assembly Topic – 1:00 pm
Discussion at the meeting
ACTION: Provide direction
G. Contract Amendment for Executive Director – 1:10 pm
Memo attached
ACTION: Recommend Board approval
H. Approval of Invoices – to be sent separately – 1:15 pm
ACTION: Approve invoices for payment
VII. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Update on South Bay Environmental Services Center Activities – attached – 1:20 pm
B. Update on the Digital Equity Plan – 1:25 pm
C. Update on the Local Travel Network & E-Bike Safety Issues – 1:35 pm
D. Information on vacancy rates from SB Board of Realtors – attached – 1:45 pm
E. Items for referral to future Steering Committee meeting – 1:50 pm
VIII. STRATEGIC POSITIONING ITEMS/ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES – 1:55 pm
Remember to change your calendars for the November Steering Committee which will be Wednesday, November 6
IX. NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE – Monday, September 9, 2024 @ 12:00 noon – SBCCOG office
X. ADJOURNMENT