Steering Committee Meeting
March 9 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Steering Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, March 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
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 – ADD H.1 MODIFICATIONS TO INGLEWOOD’S MEASURE A MOU WITH THE SBCCOG
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT – 12:05 pm
V. CONSENT CALENDAR – action items noted, remainder are receive & file – 12:10 pm
A. February 9, 2026 Steering Committee meeting minutes – attached
ACTION: Approve
B. Employee Manual 2026 Revision
Memo and Revised Manual – attached
ACTION: Approvel
C. Pending Grants
Biodiversity Grant – expecting to hear any day now
Caltrans Sustainable Grant – application submitted in November
D. 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
E. Board Meeting Agenda Development – 12:15 pm
March – GENERAL ASSEMBLY
April
LA Air Force Base update – tentative confirmation
South Bay Fiber Network Transfer of Ownership – unconfirmed
Classification and Compensation Study Results
Metro Board Composition Ad Hoc Committee Update
EE Recognition Status report for Q1
Steering Committee time critical actions
Local Solutions Fund Budget for 26-27
Members of the Board of Directors of the Housing Trust
ACTION: Provide direction and approve delegation of critical actions to the April Steering Committee to be reported out at the April Board meeting
F. Possible Tour to West Harbor Entertainment complex – 12:25 pm
ACTION: Provide direction
G. Legislation – 12:30 pm
Legislative Briefing – April 3 – questions to ask?
Legislative Matrix – attached
Hiring a lobbyist for SB 799 – an update will be provided at the meeting with possible recommendation
ACTION: Recommend Board positions on:
o Support: AB 1421, AB 1942, AB 2002, SB 1087
o Oppose: SB 677
ACTION: Provide questions to ask legislators and/or their staff for April 3
H. RHNA Renewal??? – 12:30 pm
Wally Siembab will lead a discussion on the future of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment
RHNA Perspective article attached
ACTION: Provide direction
H.1 MODIFICATIONS TO INGLEWOOD’S MEASURE A MOU WITH THE SBCCOG
ACTION: Approve
I. Approval of Invoices – to be sent separately – 12:50 pm
ACTION: Approve invoices for payment
VII. INFORMATION ITEMS
J. Homeless Services – 12:55 pm
Update on program implementation
K. Housing Trust status – 1:10 pm
City managers appointing 2 housing experts in March
As of March 2, 8 cities have approved joining the trust; 3 cities are still pending, and 4 cities are not planning to join at this time
Formation documents for the first meeting are being prepared for first meeting April 23
Legislation seeking non-elected alternates and moderate/workforce housing inclusion
L. Land Use and Transportation and Digital Update – 1:20 pm
REAP
o Commercial Redevelopment
o Mobility Hubs
Update on the Local Travel Network & E-Bike Safety Issues
SBFN
M. South Bay Environmental Services Center Activities – attached – 1:30 pm
Accreditation Pilot: LEED GA and AP for your city staff
N. Update on Senior Services – 1:40 pm
O. General Assembly Update – 1:45 pm
A full program – plan to attend
P. Opportunities to Serve – 1:55 pm
Deadline for nominations for SCAG Regional Council, Metro Service Council, SCAG Energy and Environment Policy Committee, and League LA Division Regional Director is March 20
VIII. STRATEGIC POSITIONING ITEMS/ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES – 1:58 pm
IX. NEXT STEERING COMMITTEE – Monday, April 13, 2026 @ 12:00 noon – SBCCOG office
X. ADJOURNMENT