Steering Committee Meeting
December 8 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Steering Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, December 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.
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
V. CONSENT CALENDAR – action items noted, remainder are receive & file – 12:10 pm
A. November 3, 2025 Steering Committee meeting minutes – attached
ACTION: Approve
B. Resolution 2025-4 – to submit a Proposition 68 Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR) Grant Program Application to the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains
Conservancy (RMC)
Resolution attached
ACTION: Approve
C. Messaging Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions
Memos attached
ACTION: Approve
D. New Job Position for a Financial Analyst
Memo attached
ACTION: Approve
E. Agreement with Jackson Lewis P.C. for Specialized Labor and Employment Legal Services
Memos attached
ACTION: Approve
F. Issuance of Cashier’s Check for Dominguez Channel Services
Memo attached
ACTION: Approve
G. Metro Service Council
A unanimous vote was taken at the last meeting to change the time and date to the first Monday of each month at 5pm. The change will be made with the January meeting as they will be dark for December
H. Progress re: JPA agreement approvals
5 Approvals – Hermosa Beach, Lawndale, Lomita, Rolling Hills Rolling Hills Estates
I. Pending Grants
Biodiversity Grant –1st review complete, we have been asked to submit formal application
Caltrans Sustainable Grant – application submitted in November
J. 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
K. Homeless Services – 12:20 pm
Working capital fund for non-profits
Budget Modification: Measure H Carry-Over Funds – memo attached
Financial Consultant to analyze housing projects for LACAHSA funds
o Proposal review and possible interviews in process – recommendation to be provided at the meeting
ACTION: Approve Measure H Budget Modification and Financial Consultant
L. Board Meeting Agenda Development – 12:35 pm
January
o Classification and Compensation Study Results
o West Basin Municipal Water District re: grass replacement
o Baldwin Hills Conservancy Update
o Time Limited Subsidy program re-cap or February
February
o Our County Sustainability Plan presentation
o Cool Roofs Study presentation
o LA Air Force Base update – invite Commander
o Housing Trust Update and Recommendation
Special meeting possibilities
o Harbor-UCLA Tour of new facilities
o Torrance Refinery
M. Legislation – 12:40 pm
A new legislative session is starting January 5, 2026
Legislative Briefing – January 8 and Meet and Greet is January 30.
ACTION: Cancel January 8?
Discuss possible legislation to send to our representatives to advance our programs
N. Approval of Invoices – attached – 12:50 pm
ACTION: Approve invoices for payment
VII. INFORMATION ITEMS
O. Meeting with LA Councilman McOsker – 12:55 pm
Report on November 21 meeting attended by Bernadette Suarez, Ray Jackson, Rodney
Tanaka and Jacki Bacharach
P. General Assembly Update – 1:05 pm
Sponsors, Speakers, Site
Q. Update on the Local Travel Network & E-Bike Safety Issues – 1:15 pm
R. Land Use and Transportation Update & REAP – 1:20 pm
Housing Trust Feasibility Study – cost vs. Benefit
Commercial Redevelopment
Micro-Mobility Hubs
S. South Bay Environmental Services Center Activities – attached – 1:30 pm
T. SBFN – 1:40 pm
Update on status of the network and the transition
U. Update on Senior Services – 1:45 pm
VIII. STRATEGIC POSITIONING ITEMS/ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES – 1:50 pm
December 11 – Energy and Climate Recognition Awards Luncheon – flyer attached
January 22, 2026 – Cybersecurity Presentation – flyer attached
January 30, 2026 – Meet and Greet with the South Bay Legislators
IX. NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE – Monday, January 12, 2026 @ 12:00 noon – SBCCOG office
X. ADJOURNMENT