Steering Committee Meeting

The Steering Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, May 12th, 2025 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

REVISED AGENDA – (Item VI-F added)

I. CONFIRM THE QUORUM – 12:00 noon

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. April 14, 2025 Steering Committee meeting minutes – attached
ACTION: Approve

B. Contract Amendment with Siembab Corporation for additional funds – attached
ACTION: Recommend Board approval

C. Pending Grants that have been submitted
AARP – Senior Emergency preparedness – awards expected in June
Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant – Climate Adaptation Planning (SBCCOG South Bay Environmental Services Center Program Lead) – awards spring or later
Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant – Sustainable Communities (Transportation Program Lead) – awards expected spring or later

D. Monthly Reports – receipt and file
City Attendance at SBCCOG Meetings – attached

VI. ACTION ITEMS
E. Office Move Items – 12:20 pm
Memo – attached
ACTION: Recommend to the Board approval of the proposals for janitorial services, moving services, de-cabling of 2355 Crenshaw, and the relocation of Xerox equipment; and authorize staff to select the most appropriate internet service for the new office.

F. IT Equipment & Move Support
Memo – to be distributed separately
ACTION: Recommend to the Board approval of the proposals for IT equipment purchases and move-related technical support.

G. Homeless Services – 12:30 pm
Client Aid Recap Report – attached
Measure A updates – organization issues (LAHSA, LACAHSA, new county entity) and funding issues
Explain 3 kinds of money – services, prevention, housing – today we are programming services money
Potential LACAHSA budget
MOUs for Measure A approved programs for homeless services – attached
ACTION: Recommend to the Board approval of the MOU template for projects identified and approved in the Measure A budget

H. REAP 2.0 – 12:45 pm
Housing Trust Feasibility Study
o 2nd meeting of Advisory Committee on May 22
o Working with Jenkins and consultant re: possible changes to legislation and/or JPA
Micro-Mobility Hubs update
Commercial Redevelopment
o Memo for consultant selection – to be sent in supplemental distribution
ACTION: Recommend Board approval of Studio 11 team for commercial redevelopment project

I. Legislation – 12:55 pm
Legislative Matrix – attached
ACTION: Recommend that the Board: Support AB 986; Oppose AB 810

J. Update on South Bay Environmental Services Center Activities – attached – 1:05 pm
Furloughing of Civic Spark Program and Remedial Actions
Green Business Assist Program
o SCE Simplified Savings Program for Small and Medium Business (hard to reach & disadvantaged) – attached
SoCalREN Cool Roof Pilot Study
o A pilot funded by the SoCalREN to complete a feasibility study for implementing cool roofs at city facilities in the South Bay. Technical consultant contract – to be sent in supplemental distribution
ACTION: Recommend to the Board approval of: 1) Environmental Innovations contract and 2) Consultant selection for the SoCalREN Cool Roof Pilot Study

K. Board Meeting Agenda Development – 1:15 pm
May –draft agenda – attached
o Redondo Beach Functional Zero Update
o Sanitation District – Pure Water California Project
o Inglewood Transit Connector Update
o Nominations for officers open
June
o Election of Officers
July
o Housing Trust Update
o Civic Spark Fellows Project Overviews
Potential Speakers
o Mayor Bass – invite us to Getty House
o Andrew Dermanoski, Colonel, USSF, LAAFB
Special meeting possibilities
o Alta Sea Wave Project
o Sanitation District Water Treatment Plant Tour
o Harbor-UCLA Tour of new facilities – set date after General Assembly

L. Draft FY25-26 Budget – 1:20 pm
To be sent in supplemental distribution
ACTION: Provide direction and refer to the Board for their review and comments

M. Approval of Invoices – to be sent in supplemental distribution – 1:35 pm
ACTION: Approve invoices for payment

VII. INFORMATION ITEMS
N. SBFN – 1:40 pm

O. Update on Senior Services – 1:45 pm

P. Update on the Local Travel Network & E-Bike Safety Issues – 1:50 pm

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

IX. NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE – Monday, June 9, 2025 @ 12:00 noon – SBCCOG office

X. ADJOURNMENT