Steering Committee Meeting

The Steering Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, February  9th, 2026 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

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. January 12, 2026 Steering Committee meeting minutes – attached
ACTION: Approve

B. Progress re: JPA agreement approvals for LA City Non-Elected Alternate
8 Approvals – Hermosa Beach, Lawndale, Lomita, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Torrance
On 5 additional council agendas
2/3 vote required for approval which is 12 members

C. Audit ending June, 2025
Letter attached
Full audit report available @ https://cdn.southbaycities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/02094508/2025_South-Bay-Cities-Council-of-Governments_BFS_FINAL-SECURED.pdf

D. Pending Grants
Biodiversity Grant –1st review complete, we have been asked to submit formal application
Caltrans Sustainable Grant – application submitted in November

E. 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
F. Opportunities to Serve – 12:15 pm
Defined Terms
o Metro Election – incumbents all re-applying – David Mach, Melissa Molina, Bob Wolfe
o SCAG Regional Council – Drew Boyles and Mark Henderson
SBCCOG Policy Terms for 2 years
o SCAG Policy Committees – Britt Huff – Energy and Environment
o LCC Regional Director – Barry Waite
ACTION: Recommend Board continue the SBCCOG policy of 2-year terms when they are undefined and open nominations

G. Homeless Services – 12:25 pm
Update on program implementation
LACAHSA Representative Mirisch Capacity Support
o Contract attached
South Bay Game Plan for EHV Crisis – memo attached
ACTION: Recommend Board approve contract with LACAHSA for support for John Mirisch
subject to legal review

H. Board Meeting Agenda Development – 12:35 pm
February draft agenda attached
Housing Trust Update
Mid-Year Budget
Sanitation Districts
SBCCOG Annual media presentation by Colleen Farrell
Election of 2nd Vice Chair
March – GENERAL ASSEMBLY
April
LA Air Force Base update – tentative confirmation
South Bay Fiber Network Transfer of Ownership
Classification and Compensation Study Results
I. Legislation – 12:40 pm
Next date of Legislative Briefing – April 2, 3, 9, 10?
Metro Board Composition update
Legislative Matrix – attached
Consideration to hire a lobbyist – memo attached
ACTION: Leg Briefing date; direction re: lobbyist, support AB 1557 and SB 868

J. New Position – Data Analyst – 12:50 pm
Memo attached
ACTION: Recommend Board approval

K. Executive Director Salary Adjustment for FY2025-2026 – 12:55 pm
Memo attached
ACTION: Recommend Board approval

L. Mid Year Budget – 1:00 pm
To be sent separately

M. Approval of Invoices – to be sent separately – 1:15 pm
ACTION: Approve invoices for payment

VII. INFORMATION ITEMS
N. General Assembly Update – 1:20 pm
Sponsors, Speakers, Site, Gift, Parking

O. Land Use and Transportation and Digital Update – 1:25 pm
REAP
o Housing Trust
Progress on the Approvals
• 2 Approvals – Hawthorne, Lawndale
• Council presentations scheduled for remaining cities except Carson, Palos Verdes Estates and Rolling HIlls
• Cities have been asked to consider the issue by March 31 so they can attend the first meeting currently planned for April 23
JPA document out for city attorney review again
• All cities will need to approve final revised document
Legislation
• SB799 currently in the Assembly – plans to add ability to fund moderate/workforce housing and remove alternate restrictions
o Commercial Redevelopment
o Mobility Hubs
Update on the Local Travel Network & E-Bike Safety Issues
SBFN – plan is to go to City Managers with new purchase arrangement in March

P. South Bay Environmental Services Center Activities – attached – 1:40 pm
South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) Apprenticeship Outreach Opportunity
o Memo attached
Energy Efficiency Awards Criteria for 2026-2027

Q. Update on Senior Services – 1:50 pm
VIII. STRATEGIC POSITIONING ITEMS/ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES – 1:55 pm

IX. NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE – Monday, March 9, 2026 @ 12:00 noon – SBCCOG office

X. ADJOURNMENT