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REGULAR MEETING OF THE WESTSIDE CITIES COG AGENDA



Thursday, July 19, 2007
11:45 AM Lunch
12:15 PM Business Meeting



 

City of Santa Monica
2nd Floor Multipurpose Room
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, California 90401
 

1.  CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME

2.  INTRODUCTIONS AND IDENTIFICATION OF VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT

3.  APPROVAL MAY 31, 2007 MEETING NOTES

4.  CONSENT CALENDAR

(A)
 
Nomination of a Third WSCCOG's Third Representative to Westside/Central Service Sector Governance Council
(B)
 
Election/Appointment of Representatives to The SCAG Policy Committee on Energy and Environment
(C)
 
Executive Director/Facilitator's Report

5.  NEW BUSINESS    

(A)
 

Discussion RE Whether to Continue with Current Committee Assignments or Change Representation on Standing WSCCOG Committees

(B)
 
Discussion RE Whether the Secretary and Treasurer Functions Should Stay with One City Or Continue to Change Annually Based on Election/Appointment of Officers
(C)
 
Reimbursement of Up to $2000 for Travel/Conference Expenses for Assistant to the Southwest Corridor Rep to Metro/Metro Board Chair
(D)
 
Discussion Regarding the WSCCOG Work Program for 2007-08
(E)
 
Discussion RE General and Project Specific Policy Framework to Guide On-going Chair and Executive Director's Efforts/Actions.
(F)
 
Discussion RE Topics, Timing and Location of an Annual Issues Conference

6.   REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

(A) 

June Meeting Notes, Report and Recommendations From the COG Homeless Issues Committee:

(B) 


MTA Southwest Cities Corridor and Westside Central Service Sector Report.

(C) 


June Meeting Notes, Report and Recommendations From the COG Transportation Committee:

(D) 


Intergovernmental Relations:

(1) League of California Cities Briefing on State Fiscal and Legislative Issues;

(2) Status of Proposed Real Property Exchange/Development at VA and Army Reserve Sites

(3) Pending Legislation; Update Regarding SB886 Increasing Municipal representation on SCAQMD Board; AB922 Update and Request for WSCCOG Support; AB 889 Creation of Green Line Authority

(E) 


Presentation by Mr. Allyn Rifkin RE Further Study of Concept to Convert Olympic and Pico Boulevards to One-way Traffic Corridors with Contraflow Lanes

7.  RECEIVE & FILE, DIRECTION RE: CORRESPONDENCE

(A) 

Statement of Financial Position as of June 30, 2007

8.  EVENT REMINDER AND OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS    

9.  DISCUSSION REGARDING CALENDARING OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

(A) Confirmation future COG meeting dates and locations:

Sept. 20, 2007   West Hollywood
Nov. 15, 2007Beverly Hills
January 2008Culver City (Date TBD)
March 2008Los Angeles (Date TBD)
May 2008Santa Monica (Date TBD)

(B)

 


Items for future agendas:

(1) September 20, 2007 Meeting
a) Closed Session: Selection/Contract Terms and Conditions WSCCOG Executive Director
b) Adoption of Legislative Agenda for WSCCOG for 2007-08
c) Recommendation from Member Cities RE Addition of Green Line to LAX as Number Four on the WSCCOG's List of Transportation and Infrastructure Improvement Projects.
d) Presentation on Homeless Community Court Pilot Project

(2) Future Meetings
a) Sept. of Nov: Presentation of Audit for 2006-07 FY
b) Nov. 2007: 2008 Board and Committee Meeting Dates
c) Spring 2008: Discussion and Q&A 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 their comments three minutes per speaker.

11.  ADJOURNMENT TO September 20, 2007 meeting in West Hollywood


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 (310) 458-8301 at least three days prior to the meeting.

Directions and Parking Information:
The Santa Monica Main Library is located at the northeast corner of 6th Street and Santa Monica Boulevard. Subterranean parking is available and accessible from 7th Street North of Santa Monica Blvd. Elevators in the parking structure open to the second floor.