REGULAR MEETING OF THE WESTSIDE CITIES SUMMIT/COG

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS

2. DISTRIBUTION OF MEETING NOTES

3. COG FORMALIZATION AND LOGISTICS

(A) Clarification of City of Los Angeles' participation in COG, Technical Advisory Committee and work groups/committees; possible related By-Law amendment or letter agreement establishing participation on a consensus basis.

(B) Calendaring meeting dates and times. Preview of COG website; discussion of refinements. Discussion of recording meetings via tape, videotape or transcription; and associated costs. Records repository, electronic or hard copy.

4. NEW BUSINESS 2004 WORK PROGRAM / PRESENTATIONS

(A) Economic Health- Update on State Budget; League of California Cities and identification to guide lobbying efforts.

(B) Transportation/Mobility- Update on SM Blvd; Expo Right of way; Mobility study; Funding advocacy/opportunities.

(C) Solid Waste/ Sanitation Joint efforts and Opportunities.

5. PRESENTATION  - SUSTAINABLE CITIES MULTICITY COLLABORATION

6. RECEIVE & FILE, DIRECTION RE: CORRESPONDENCE

(A) Railvolution Invitation to September 18-22, 2004 Conference in Hollywood

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS

(A) MTA Southwest Cities Corridor and Westside Central Service Sector Reports

(B) Other

8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

9. ADJOURNMENT

Public Participation:  Members of the public may address the Westside Summit Cities/COG on any subject on or off the agenda by raising a hand, being recognized by the chair or meeting facilitator and shall confine comments to three minutes per speaker.