Meetings

REGULAR MEETING OF THE WESTSIDE CITIES COG AGENDA

Thursday, May 31, 2007 11:45 AM Lunch 12:15 PM Business Meeting

City of Los Angeles Loyola Marymount University University Hall - McIntosh Room 1 LMU Drive, Suite 3999 LA, CA 90045 Directions and Parking Info on Page 3

1.  CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME

2.  INTRODUCTIONS AND IDENTIFICATION OF VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT

3.  3. APPROVAL MARCH 15, 2007 MEETING NOTES

4.  CONSENT CALENDAR

(A)	Receive and File Estimated Financial Position as of June 30, 2007
(B)	Appointment of an Alternate Representative to the MTA's Streets and Freeways Subcommittee
(C)	Transportation Committee's Recommendation that the Board Request WSCCOG Member Cities Reconfirm Support for the Westside Subway Extension Project and Agendize Responses for Board Meeting of July 19, 2007.
(D)	Transportation Committee's Recommendation that the Board Request Member Cities Conditionally Support Adding the "Green Line to LAX" Project as Number Four on the WSCCOG's List of Transportation and Infrastructure Improvement Projects.
(E)	Executive Director's Report #3: Prep of Administrative Guide, Status of Discussions with the County, "Grant Funded Projects" and Pending Legislation.

5.  NEW BUSINESS    

(A)	Election of Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary; Appointment of Treasurer.
(B)	Approval of Budget and Determination of Dues to be Assessed Member Cities for 2007-08 FY
(C)	Nomination of WSCCOG Representatives to Westside/Central Service Sector Governance Council
(D)	Election/Appointment of Representatives to three SCAG Policy Committees: 1) Community, Economic and Human Development; 2) Energy and Environment; and 3) Transportation and Communication.
(E)	Appointment/reappointment of WSCCOG Representative to the League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division Board of Directors for 2007-2008.
(F)	Approval of Integrated Water Management Plan MOU
(G)	Receive and File Draft RFP for Recruitment of Executive Director, Establish Recruitment Committee and Appoint Two Committee Members.
(H)	Authorization Execute a New Agreement Mary JoAnne "Jody" Hall Esser, to Provide for Facilitation Services to the WSCCOG Between July 1, 2007 and Report Date of a New Executive Director

6.   2007 WORK PROGRAM / PRESENTATIONS

(A)	Report and Recommendations from the COG Homeless Committee:
(B)	MTA Southwest Cities Corridor and Westside Central Service Sector Report.
(C)	Report and Recommendations from the COG Transportation Committee:
(D)	Intergovernmental Relations: (1) League of California Cities Briefing on State Fiscal/Legislative Issues; (2) Status of Proposed Real Property Exchange/Development at VA, Army Reserve and Federal Building Sites; Next Steps Recommended to Effect Develop Re-Use Recommendations for WLA VA Property (3) Pending Legislation: Position Recommendation RE AB 900 (increasing membership on the CTC); update regarding AB 319 (Lieu) Increasing Municipal representation on SCAQMD Board; AB303 (Ducheny) up front zoning; AB 889 (Lieu) Creation of Green Line Authority

7.  RECEIVE & FILE, DIRECTION RE: CORRESPONDENCE

8.  EVENT REMINDER AND OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS    

9.  DISCUSSION REGARDING CALENDARING OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

(A)

Confirmation future COG meeting dates and locations: July 19, 2007      Santa Monica Sept. 20, 2007     West Hollywood Nov. 15, 2007     Beverly Hills

(B)

Items for future agendas: July 19, 2007 Meeting a) Work Program priorities for 2007-08 b) Discussion of Feedback from Member Cities Clarifying Support for Westside Subway Extension Project. c) Discussion RE Annual Issues Conference. d) COG Support for AB900 (Increase in CTC Board) Future Meetings a) Summer/Fall 2007: Presentation on Homeless Community Court Pilot Project b) Nov. 2007: Establish 2007 Board and Committee Meeting Dates (Required by By-laws) c) Spring 2008: Q and A discussion with COG Counsel RE Form 700's due March 31

10.  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION    

Members of the public may address the Westside Cities Council of Governments on any subject on or off the agenda by raising a hand and being recognized by the chair. Speakers shall confine comments three minutes per speaker.

11.  ADJOURNMENT TO July 19, 2007 MEETING IN SANTA MONICA

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability-related  modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call (323) 848-6524 for assistance. Directions and Parking Information Location: University Hall overlooks Playa Vista and is located at 1 LMU Drive and is accessed from Lincoln Blvd (halfway up the hill between Jefferson and 83rd Street). A campus map can be accessed at: http://www.lmu.edu/AssetFactory.aspx?did=7234 Parking: Free subterranean parking is available. Park on P2 and take the elevator to the ground floor. Proceed north to the far end of the building and take the escalators to the third floor. Proceed west (toward the large glass window) and then turn left to one entrance to the McIntosh room.