Steering Committee Meeting
October 13 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Steering Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, October 13th, 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
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 – 12:10 pm
A. September 8, 2025 Steering Committee meeting minutes – attached
ACTION: Approve
B. Approval of Measure A Prepayments to SBCCOG Non-Profit Providers
Memo – attached
ACTION: Approve
C. Eide Bailly Third Amendment for Financial Services ($49,680 payment by the SBCCOG)
Amendment – attached
ACTION: Recommend Board approval
D. Express Lanes South Bay Outreach Program ($54,000 payment to SBCCOG)
Scope of work attached (MOU language will be available at the Board)
Scope expanded to include coordination and follow-up with cities on toll revenue projects
ACTION: Recommend Board approval
E. 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
F. Monthly Reports – Receive and File
City Attendance at SBCCOG Meetings – attached
VI. ACTION ITEMS
G. Request from LA Council District 15 to amend the Joint Powers Authority to allow for a non-elected alternate for the LA City member – 12:15 pm
Outstanding Dues Payment as of 10/3/25 – in process but city has no vote until dues are paid
New information will be explained at the meeting which has caused the staff to recommend a delay in amending the Joint Powers Authority for the purpose of providing a non-elected alternate for this Board seat.
ACTION: Recommend a meeting with Councilman McOsker before moving forward
H. Board Meeting Agenda Development – 12:25 pm
October – draft agenda – attached
o Waymo: Future Transportation in our Region
o Presentation from Civic Home re: Housing Trust
November 20 – one week early
Classification and Compensation Study
o Action on Housing Trust
o WSPA re: impacts of some of the refinery closures (both confirmed and rumored) on the state and particularly the South Bay
January
o Baldwin Hills Conservancy Update
o Cool Roofs Study presentation
February
Our County Sustainability Plan presentation
Special meeting possibilities
o Alta Sea Wave Project
o Sanitation District Water Treatment Plant Tour
o Harbor-UCLA Tour of new facilities
I. Parameters for Renting Office Space – 12:30 pm
Issues for renting – cost we need to cover, landlord issues
ACTION: Provide direction
J. General Assembly location update – 12:35 pm
Memo attached
ACTION: Provide direction and recommend Board approval of a site
K. Approval of Invoices – to be sent in supplemental distribution – 12:45 pm
ACTION: Approve invoices for payment
ADDED IN THE REVISED AGENDA
K.1 – Measure H Budget Emergency Beds for Inglewood
Memo attached
ACTION: Recommend Board approval
VII. INFORMATION ITEMS
L. Update on the Local Travel Network & E-Bike Safety Issues – 12:50 pm
Presentation on the Implementation of the LTN – new ideas and reasons
M. SCAG Demographic Takeaways – 1:05 pm
N. Land Use and Transportation Update & REAP – 1:15 pm
Housing Trust Feasibility Study – cost vs. Benefit – 2 critical decisions – board composition and city contributions
Commercial Redevelopment
Micro-Mobility Hubs
Housing policy paper in process
O. South Bay Environmental Services Center Activities – attached – 1:25 pm
Capture the Cold Technology program
Technology Showcase for Members and Partners – October 29
Volunteer Reception
P. Homeless Services – 1:35 pm
Client Aid Recap Report – attached
Time Limited Subsidy Recap Report – attached
Update on policy issues being addressed
Possible use of our space for drop in and possibly using the space
Q. SBFN – 1:45 pm
Update on status of the network and the transition
R. Update on Senior Services – 1:50 pm
S. Legislation – 1:55 pm
Legislative Matrix – attached
October 16 Legislative Briefing – hybrid – status on attendance
T. Report on COG Chairs/Officers meeting at the LCC Division lunch – 2:00 pm
VIII. STRATEGIC POSITIONING ITEMS/ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES – 2:05pm
October 16 – Legislative Briefing
October 22 – City Staff Orientation to the SBCCOG – flyer attached
October 30 – AI Working Group Initial Meeting – flyer attached
November 20 – Office Open House and Volunteer Reception – flyer attached
December 11 – Energy and Climate Recognition Awards Luncheon – flyer attached
January 22 (tentative) – Cybersecurity Presentation
IX. NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE – Monday, November 3, 2025 @ 12:00 noon – SBCCOG office
X. ADJOURNMENT