UPDATE – In person only: Steering Committee Meeting
September 8 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
9/8/25 URGENT: There is currently a Spectrum internet outage affecting the SBCCOG Offices and the meeting will be held IN-PERSON ONLY. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The Steering Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, September 8th, 2025 at 12 noon BOTH via Zoom and in person at the SBCCOG Office located at 357 Van Ness Way, Suite 90, 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
AGENDA
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
V. CONSENT CALENDAR – action items noted, remainder are receive & file – 12:10 pm
A. August 11, 2025 Steering Committee meeting minutes – attached
ACTION: Approve
B. Resolution 2025-3 – Records retention schedule
Memos – attached
ACTION: Recommend board approval
C. CivicSpark Contract amendment – Attached
ACTION: Recommend board approval
D. Contract with Sanitation Districts – Attached
ACTION: Approve (was on August Board meeting agenda, time critical)
E. Measure A Contracts for Homeless Services
Scopes of work – attached
ACTION: Approve (was on August Board meeting agenda, time critical)
F. Outstanding Dues Payments as of 9/2/25
City of Los Angeles – we were notified that it is in process– city has no vote until dues are paid
G. Pending Grants
LA 2050 – plan for micromobility lending of vehicles at senior facilities – notification expected in October
Biodiversity Grant – application to be submitted in October
H. Monthly Reports – Receive and File
City Attendance at SBCCOG Meetings – attached
VI. ACTION ITEMS
I. Metro Service Council Vacancy – 12:15 pm – attached
There is one vacancy on the Metro Service Council expiring July 2027. At the last meeting, the Steering Committee restricted the selection to someone from the northern portion of the service territory. Supervisor Mitchell’s office has nominated Nisha Gaston who lives in West Athens.
Ms. Gaston’s statement of interest attached. Her resume has also been requested, and she has been invited to the meeting to introduce herself and make a 3 minute statement.
ACTION: Consider Ms. Gaston’s nomination and decide whether to approve Nisha Gaston for the vacant seat on the Metro Service Council expiring in July 2027 for recommendation to the Metro Board.
J. Request from LA Council District 15 to amend the Joint Powers Authority to allow for a non-elected alternate for the LA City member – 12:30 pm
Request letter and relevant JPA sections attached
ACTION: Recommend Board approval for amending the Joint Powers Authority for this purpose
K. AI Working Group – 12:40 pm
Memo attached
ACTION: Provide direction on date, time and draft agenda
L. Legislation – 12:50 pm
Legislative Matrix – attached
o Current and Two Year Bills
Follow-up re: August 14 Legislative Briefing – format suggestions? In person vs. Hybrid? Networking?
Next Legislative Briefing is October 9 – during LCC conference. Change it to October 16?
ACTION: Provide direction on format and October meeting date
M. Board Meeting Agenda Development – 1:00 pm
September – draft agenda – attached
o WSPA re: impacts of some of the refinery closures (both confirmed and rumored) on the state and particularly the South Bay
o Baldwin Hills Conservancy Update
o 3rd Quarter Progress Report on Energy & Climate Recognition Program
October
o Waymo?
November 20 – one week early
o Classification and Compensation Study
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 – October/November
N. Approval of Invoices – to be sent in supplemental distribution – 1:05 pm
ACTION: Approve invoices for payment
VII. INFORMATION ITEMS
O. Land Use and Transportation Update & REAP – 1:10 pm
Housing Trust Feasibility Study
Commercial Redevelopment
Micro-Mobility Hubs
P. South Bay Environmental Services Center Activities – attached – 1:15 pm
Update on Cool Roof study and programs for businesses
Q. SBFN – 1:20 pm
Update on status of the network and the transition
R. Homeless Services – 1:25 pm
Client Aid Recap Report – attached
Time Limited Subsidy Recap Report – attached
Update on policy issues being addressed
Introduction of new employees
S. Update on Senior Services – 1:35 pm
T. Update on the Local Travel Network & E-Bike Safety Issues – 1:40 pm
U. General Assembly location update – 1:45 pm
Intuit Dome – Discounted community rate of $500/hour, with all staffing expenses charged on top
Other locations are being considered and will be reported on at the meeting
V. Office Move Update – 1:50 pm
Sound system and monitor screen installation status
VIII. STRATEGIC POSITIONING ITEMS/ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES – 1:55 pm
IX. NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE – Monday, October 13, 2025 @ 12:00 noon – SBCCOG office
X. ADJOURNMENT