PROPOSED PRIORITIES

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PROPOSED PRIORITIES WORK PROGRAM 2009-2010
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MISSION STATEMENT

• Promote cooperation between municipalities of the
  South Bay region of L.A. County in the discussion
  of area-wide issues of mutual interest
• Support member cities proposals that further the
  objectives of South Bay Cities Council of
  Governments
• Seek solutions to issues of common concern
  through joint studies cost-effective,
  multi-jurisdictional programs
• Provide a forum for communication
  representation on behalf of the South Bay
  sub-region with other governing bodies
  organizations in the South Bay, as well as
  facilitate the exchange of ideas information
• Increase visibility and awareness of the South
  Bay as an outstanding place to live, work and
  play.

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Transportation Projects
• Congestion Pricing on the I-110
• Measure R South Bay Highway Funds - 900 million
• Harbor Subdivision/Green Line Extension to South
  Bay
• Crenshaw Corridor Rail Line to LAX
• Transit Centers in Redondo Beach Torrance on
  rail line
• Transit Center in Carson
• Congestion Mitigation Fee Proposals
• Monitor I-710 EIR Development
• Seek support additional funding for South Bay
  city projects
• Maintain updated transportation project list for
  South Bay
• Facilitate the countys Signal Synchronization
  project and other ITS projects
• Monitor LAX issues
• Follow-up with cities on possible improvements
  from results of PCH User Analysis of traffic

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• SCAG Metro
• Monitor and provide input on SB 375
  implementation
• Determine how the South Bays Sustainable
  Communities Strategy will be prepared SBCCOG or
  SCAG
• Monitor I-405 Model Corridor Management Study
• Monitor Goods Movement Activities
• LUV Initiative
• Implement AQMD grant for pilot project
• Seek additional funding for larger project

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Data Collection, Report Review Grant
  Solicitation
• Monitor any funding opportunities from SCAGs
  Overall Work Program
• Monitor deliberations _at_ regional agencies such as
  AQMD, Metro and water agency activities as needed
• Comment on Regional Plans re South Bay issues

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Legislative Activities
• Take positions on legislation
• Testify and lobby on pertinent issues both
  legislative regulatory consistent with the
  annually adopted SBCCOG Legislative Agenda
• Monitor AB 32 implementation and submit comments
  as it affects the South Bay

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Homeland Security
• Facilitate information exchange with all
  interested and affected parties, including school
  district personnel, focusing on sharing
  successful programs strategies
• Hear from experts in the field
• Work with Area G Area E (Carson) to sponsor
  training programs for SBCCOG cities

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Liaison with Regional Agencies
• Provide one point of access for Metro, SCAG,
  SCAQMD, water agencies with SBCCOG cities
• Bring information about regional policies and
  actions to SBCCOG cities
• Work with Metro South Bay Sector Governance
  Council and S. B. transit operators
• Enhance S. B. cities/schools partnership

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Joint Projects
• South Bay Salary data coordinate membership,
  post jobs MOUs on SBCCOG web site
• Support city grant applications, as appropriate
• Quarterly Newsletter
• Training Programs
• Annual General Assembly

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Web Site
• Add demographic information and other data
  resources for the cities and other users
• Link to city business sites
• Expand use of intranet for internal communications

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Support City Staff Networking Info Sharing
• GIS Working Group
• Infrastructure Working Group
• Livable Communities Working Group
• Planning Directors group
• Park Recreations Directors networking meetings

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Support SBCCOG
• Committees Task Forces
• Green Task Force
• Homeland Security Task Force
• Legislative Committee
• Steering Committee
• Transportation Committee

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Training Programs Workshops
• Source of Municipal Authority Seminars
  by Mike Jenkins
• AB 1234 Training for councilmembers
  commissioners
• Special Tours and Events

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Sustainability Programs
• Environmental Services Center
• Operate resource center clearinghouse of energy
  efficiency and water conservation information for
  So Bay public agencies, including cities, schools
  and special districts, as well as businesses and
  residents
• Provide training and educational materials on
  energy and water efficient equipment/products and
  practices, including rebates and incentive
  programs
• Maintain specialized web site and quarterly
  newsletter

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Energy Project Implementation
• Public Agencies
• Promote comprehensive energy/water audits and
  integration/implementation of conservation
  programs and practices
• Facilitate implementation of stimulus-funded
  projects
• Assist cities in attaining higher incentive
  funding through the Energy Leader Program
• Facilitate joint procurement and discount
  purchasing of energy and water efficient
  equipment
• Work with partners to provide free or low cost
  equipment to cities and businesses
• Coordinate implementation of special projects

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Energy Project Implementation
• Business Industry
• Promote comprehensive energy/water audits and
  integration/implementation of conservation
  programs and practices
• Funnel referrals into SCE, GAS, and water into
  programs for energy and water savings
• Coordinate discount purchasing of energy and
  water efficient equipment for businesses
• Work with partners to provide free or low cost
  equipment and special programs to business and
  industry

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Water Conservation Programs
• Assist West Basin with
• Ocean Friendly Gardening Program Residential
  Conservation, Permeability Retention possible
  rebates for smart controllers
• Green Gardening Program Residential Outdoor
  Water Survey possible free smart controller
• Green Living Program Multi-Family Unit
  Residential Direct Install (water, gas
  electricity)
• Cash For Kitchen Program Commercial Large
  Kitchen Audits (water, gas electricity)
• Recirc Save Program Commercial/Industrial
  Incentives

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Energy Policy Outreach
• Convene meetings of the South Bay Green Task
  Force to learn from each other and bring in
  experts
• Continue assistance to cities for preparation of
  their Climate Action Plans by coordinating the
  development of their community baseline carbon
  footprint
• Promote and support policies South Bay cities can
  adopt to encourage energy efficiency and water
  conservation and other sustainability measures.
• Monitor AB 32 implementation plan

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Sustainability Partnerships
• Negotiate new contracts
• SCE Gas Company January 2009-2011
• West Basin Municipal Water Torrance Water
  July 2008-June 2009
• L.A. County Sanitation District February
  2008-February 2009
• Metro May 2009 May 2010
• Work with L.A. County on possible program
  expansion
• Pursue SBCCOG membership in ICLEI
• Consider membership in L.A. Regional
  Collaborative

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PROJECTS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Other SBESC Projects
• Promote vanpools
• Ink Cartridge and Cell Phone recycling
• Promote Sanitation District programs
• Work with L.A. County on possible joint projects

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IN THE WORKS

• Climate Change Initiative
• New Programs for SBESC
• Enhance programs to promote recycling
• No Drugs Down the Drain
• AB 811 Financing through Property Tax
• Staff Working Groups on
• Technology
• Planning Staff

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POSSIBLE NEW PROJECTS
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BRAINSTORMING

• Training Programs Workshops Ideas ??
• Financial Forecasting
• Special Tours Events - Suggestions ???
• Orange Line dedicated busway
• Sprinter diesel multiple unit transit
• Other programs or projects ???

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY TOPIC NEXT YEAR February 26,
2010

• The Economy Jobs Keeping the South Bay Strong
  
• With an international business component -
  recognizing that the South Bay has a high
  concentration of foreign-based investment

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POSSIBLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TOPICS FOR FUTURE YEARS

• Diversity The Riches of the South Bay Its
  People
• Planning Public Health
• Gardena on the Coast How Climate Change Will
  Affect the South Bay
• Public Involvement Outreach to the Community
• Sharing Best Practices and Innovations

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BRAINSTORMING IS
ANYTHING LEFT OUT?

• Additional transit marketing (field trip
  packages)
• Traffic Calming
• Public Safety Crime Drug use
• Animal Control issues
• Recreation skateboard parks, beach issues
• Partnerships with other governments
• Solid Waste, NPDES
• Water policy
• Housing
• Planning Public Health
• Following up on senior issues identified at the
  General Assembly
• Goods Movement and Community Impacts
• Air Quality in the South Bay
• Escalating Gas prices and their impact on the
  South Bay
• Changing Demographics Who are We Planning for
  and What Does That Mean?
• Marketing Cities Image Building?
• Parks Recreation in the South Bay?
• S. Common approaches to Filming in the
  South Bay?

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What we need from you!

• Participation Support
• From you, your colleagues and your staff

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• Thank you!!!