TO:
Honorable Mayor Powell and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Mark Danaj, City Manager
FROM:
Liza Tamura, City Clerk
SUBJECT:Title
South Bay Cities Council of Government (SBCCOG) Annual Work Program - Successful Collaborations and Plans for 2014-2015 (City Clerk Tamura).
RECEIVE REPORT - 5 MINUTES
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council receive the report.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
In 1994 the South Bay Cities Association formally became a Council of Governments by establishing a legal Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). Today, the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) is a joint powers authority of 16 cities and the County of Los Angeles that share the goal of maximizing the quality of life and productivity of our area. The mission of the SBCCOG is to provide a leadership forum for South Bay local governments to act collaboratively.
DISCUSSION:
Every year in April, the Board of Directors receives a presentation on the Annual Work Program and Priorities for the coming year for their review and comment. The work program includes issues such as public transportation, energy, sustainability, livable communities, geographic information systems (GIS), legislation, economic development, regional planning, carbon emission reductions and city infrastructure.
City Council will be presented with the Annual Work Program and Priorities for 2014-2015. This report will summarize collaborative efforts involving: Advocacy Areas, Energy Efficiency, Partnership Incentives, Water Conservation, Climate Action Planning, Transportation, Electric Vehicles, South Bay Sustainability Strategy, Workshops and Training, and Networking.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that City Council receive the report.
Attachment:
1. SBCCOG Work Program 2014-2015 Presentation