Steering Committee Meeting

The Steering Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, November 3rd, 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.

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

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT – 12:05 pm

V. CONSENT CALENDAR – action items noted, remainder are receive & file – 12:10 pm
A. October 13, 2025 Steering Committee meeting minutes – attached
ACTION: Approve

B. Contract amendment with Lackow Planning
Amendment attached
ACTION: Recommend Board approval

C. Contract for General Counsel Legal Services
Contract attached
ACTION: Recommend Board approval

D. Contract Amendment with Apple One Temporary Employment Services
Amendment attached
ACTION: Recommend Board approval

E. Progress re: JPA agreement approvals
On Council agendas in Lawndale and Lomita

F. Pending Grants
Biodiversity Grant – concept review is pending agency questions
Caltrans Sustainable Grant – application to be submitted in November

G. Monthly Reports – Receive and File
City Attendance at SBCCOG Meetings – attached
Client Aid Recap Report – attached
Time Limited Subsidy Recap Report – attached

VI. ACTION ITEMS
H. Scheduling a meeting with LA Councilman McOsker 12:15 pm
The request for a meeting was made immediately after the last Steering Committee meeting
As of 10/29/25, although we have been informally told he will meet with us, there has been no communication from his scheduler or any other follow-up
ACTION: Provide any further direction?

I. Homeless Services – 12:20 pm

PRESENTATION
Contract with Harbor Connects
Memo attached
ACTION: Recommend Board approval of Harbor Connects contract

J. Board Meeting Agenda Development – 12:25 pm
November 20 – draft agenda attached – one week early
o Volunteer Recognition
o Bonding person from LACAHSA and discussion of the proposed 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 Classification and Compensation Study
o Baldwin Hills Conservancy Update
o Cool Roofs Study presentation
February
o 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

K. General Assembly location and Speaker Suggestions – 12:30 pm
Quotes from venues are still being collected. They will be available at the meeting and the
staff will have a recommendation
ACTION: Recommend Board approval of the staff recommended site

L. Legislation – 12:40 pm
A new legislative session is starting
ACTION: Discuss possible legislation to send to our representatives to advance our
programs

M. Approval of Invoices – attached – 12:50 pm
ACTION: Approve invoices for payment

VII. INFORMATION ITEMS
N. Update on the Local Travel Network & E-Bike Safety Issues – 12:55 pm
Presentation at Hawthorne City Council – expressed interest

O. Land Use and Transportation Update & REAP – 1:00 pm
Housing Trust Feasibility Study – cost vs. Benefit
Commercial Redevelopment

Micro-Mobility Hubs

P. South Bay Environmental Services Center Activities – attached – 1:10 pm
Capture the Cold Technology program
Report on the Technology Showcase for Members and Partners – October 29

Q. SBFN – 1:20 pm
Update on status of the network and the transition

R. Update on Senior Services – 1:25 pm

S. Pending Issues – 1:30 pm
Making Office Space available. A policy will be brought back at a later date. There has been no follow-up on the previous request

VIII. STRATEGIC POSITIONING ITEMS/ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES – 1:35 pm
November 20 – Office Open House and Volunteer Reception – flyer attached
December 11 – Energy and Climate Recognition Awards Luncheon – flyer attached
January 2 – Cybersecurity Presentation

IX. NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE – Monday, December 8, 2025 @ 12:00 noon – SBCCOG office

X. ADJOURNMENT