GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS JOINT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS and EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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1 GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS JOINT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS and EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 6, :30 p. m. Buffet 6:00 p. m. Meeting Gateway Cities Council of Governments Paramount Boulevard Paramount, California AGENDA STAFF REPORTS AND OTHER WRITTEN DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS OFFICES, PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD, PARAMOUNT, CALIFORNIA. ANY PERSON HAVING QUESTIONS CONCERNING ANY AGENDA ITEM MAY CALL THE COG STAFF AT (562) FOR YOUR INFORMATION: The Board of Directors will hear from the public on any item on the agenda or an item of interest that is not on the agenda. The Board of Directors cannot take action on any item not scheduled on the agenda. These items may be referred for administrative action or scheduled on a future agenda. Comments are to be limited to three minutes for each speaker, unless extended by the Board of Directors, and each speaker will only have one opportunity to speak on any one topic. You have the opportunity to address the Board of Directors at the following times: A. AGENDA ITEM: at this time the Board of Directors considers the agenda item OR during Public Comments, and B. NON-AGENDA ITEMS: during Public Comments, comments will be received for a maximum 20-minute period; any additional requests will be heard following the completion of the Board of Directors agenda; and C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: at the time for public hearings. Please keep your comments brief and complete a speaker card for the President. I. CALL TO ORDER II. III. IV. ROLL CALL BY SELF INTRODUCTIONS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA - This is the time and place to change the order of the agenda, delete or add any agenda item(s). V. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Three minutes for each speaker. Page 1 November 6, 2013

2 VI. VII. MATTERS FROM STAFF CONSENT CALENDAR: All items under the Consent Calendar may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and acted upon separately by the Board of Directors. A. Approval of Minutes Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting of October 2, 2013, are presented for approval. B. Approval of Warrant Register - Request for Approval of Warrant Register Dated November 6, 2013 C. September 2013 Local Agency Investment Fund Statement D. Status Report from Lobbyist - Edington, Peel & Associates E. Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services by and Between Gateway Cities Council of Governments and Smith, Watts & Company, LLC. CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION: A MOTION TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS A THROUGH E. VIII. 15 Min REPORTS A. Establishing Air Quality Monitoring Stations in Gateway Cities, Presentation by Jason Low, Atmospheric Measurements Manager, South Coast Air Quality Management District SUGGESTED ACTION: A MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT, POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF 15 Min IX. 3 Min B. Gateway Cities Strategic Transportation Plan Status Report by Jerry Wood, COG Engineer SUGGESTED ACTION: A MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT, POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES A. Report from the Conservancy Committee Oral Report SUGGESTED ACTION: A MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT, POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF B. Report from the I-710 EIR/EIS Project Committee Oral Report 3 Min SUGGESTED ACTION: A MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT, POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF Page 2 November 6, 2013

3 3 Min 3 Min 3 Min C. Report from the SR-91/I-605/I-405 Corridor Cities Committee Oral Report SUGGESTED ACTION: A MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT, POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF D. Report from the Transportation Committee Oral Report SUGGESTED ACTION: A MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT, POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF E. Report from PATH Partners (COG Homeless Program Implementation Agency) Oral Report SUGGESTED ACTION: A MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT, POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF F. California High Speed Rail Oral Report by Jerry Wood, COG Engineer 3 Min SUGGESTED ACTION: A MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT, POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF X. REPORTS COMMITTEES/ AGENCIES ALL COMMITTEE / AGENCY REPORTS ARE LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES UNLESS ADDITIONAL TIME IS GRANTED BY THE BOARD PRESIDENT A. Matters from The I-5 Consortium Cities Joint Powers Authority Oral Report 3 Min SUGGESTED ACTION: A MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT, POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF B. Matters from the League of California Cities Oral Report 3 Min 3 Min SUGGESTED ACTION: A MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT, POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF C. Matters from Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Oral Report SUGGESTED ACTION: A MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT, POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF Page 3 November 6, 2013

4 D. Matters from the Orangeline Development Authority (OLDA) Oral Report 3 Min 3 Min 3 Min SUGGESTED ACTION: A MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT, POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF E. Matters from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Oral Report SUGGESTED ACTION: A MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT, POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF F. Matters from the Metro Gateway Cities Service Council Oral Report SUGGESTED ACTION: A MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT, POSSIBLE ACTION AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF XI. XII. XIII. MATTERS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MATTERS FROM THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT NOTICE: New items will not be considered after 9:00 p.m. unless the Board of Directors votes to extend the time limit. Any items on the agenda that are not completed will be forwarded to the next regular Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 6:00 PM. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE COG OFFICE AT (562) NOTIFICATION 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENT TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS MEETING. Page 4 November 6, 2013

5 VII. CONSENT CALENDAR Item A Approval of Minutes

6 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Page 1 October 2, 2013 MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gateway Cities Council of Governments Paramount Boulevard Paramount, California October 2, 2013 President Lima called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. PRESENT: President Tony Lima, City of Artesia First Vice President James Johnson, City of Long Beach Immediate Past President Gene Daniels, City of Paramount Member Michael Ponce, City of Avalon Member Pedro Aceituno, City of Bell Gardens Member Bruce Barrows, City of Cerritos Member Joe Aguilar, City of Commerce Member Jack Guerrero, City of Cudahy Member Luis Marquez, City of Downey Member Reynaldo O. Rodriguez, City of Hawaiian Gardens Member Rosa E. Perez, City of Huntington Park Member Tim Spohn, City of Industry Member Brian Bergman, City of La Habra Heights Member Andrew Sarega, City of La Mirada Member Diane DuBois, City of Lakewood Member Patrick O Donnell, City of Long Beach Member Jack Hadjinian, City of Montebello Member Luigi Vernola, City of Norwalk Member Luis M. Gonzalez, City of Santa Fe Springs Member Gil Hurtado, City of South Gate Member William Davis, City of Vernon Member Owen Newcomer, City of Whittier Member Connie Sziebl, Office of Supervisor Don Knabe Member Angie Castro, Office of Supervisor Gloria Molina ABSENT: Second Vice President Brent Tercero, City of Pico Rivera Member Ana Maria Quintana, City of Bell Member Raymond Dunton, City of Bellflower Member Aja Brown, City of Compton Member Salvador Alatorre, City of Lynwood Member Felipe Aguirre, City of Maywood Member Edward H. J. Wilson, City of Signal Hill Member Vincent Harris, Office of Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas Ex Officio Member Doug Drummond, Port of Long Beach

7 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Page 2 October 2, 2013 ALSO PRESENT: Signal Hill City Manager Ken Farfsing, Chair, City Managers Steering Committee; Commerce City Administrator Jorge Rifa; Long Beach Deputy City Manager Tom Modica; La Mirada Director of Public Works Mark Stowell; Lakewood Director of Community Development Sonia Southwell; Pico Rivera Director of Public Works/City Engineer Art Cervantes; Artesia Public Information Officer Andrew Perry; Long Beach Manager of Government Affairs Diana Tang; Brian Mineghino, City of Long Beach; Pico Rivera Associate Engineer Gladis Deras; Niki Tennant, District Director, Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal; SCAQMD Board Member Judy Mitchell; SCAQMD Public Information Specialist Leeor Alpern; Kristine Guerrero, Public Affairs Manager, League of California Cities; David Hershensen, Community Relations Manager, Metro; Eco Rapid Transit Executive Director Michael Kodama; Mark Stanley, Executive Officer, San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy; Barbara Levine, Senior Regional Manager, LAEDC; Colleen Murphy, Director, PATH Partners; Rick Stroup, Director of Education, Conservation Corps of Long Beach; Yvette Kirrin, Executive Director/Authority Engineer, I-5 JPA; GCCOG Executive Director Richard Powers; GCCOG Deputy Executive Director Jack Joseph; GCCOG Deputy General Counsel Ivy Tsai; GCCOG Director of Regional Planning Nancy Pfeffer; GCCOG Engineer Jerry Wood; GCCOG Transportation Deputy Karen Heit; GCCOG Assistant to the Transportation Deputy Chelsea Simandle. Roll was taken through self-introductions. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Member Barrows. There were no amendments to the agenda. Member O Donnell introduced Tom Modica, who had been recently promoted to Long Beach Deputy City Manager, and Diana Tang, who had been appointed as Long Beach Manager of Government Affairs. There were no matters from staff. It was moved by Member Barrows, seconded by Member Hurtado, to approve the consent calendar. The motion was approved unanimously. Barbara Levine, Senior Regional Manager, LAEDC, congratulated the cities of Artesia, Bell Gardens, La Mirada, Paramount, and Pico Rivera for being nominated as finalists for the Most Business-Friendly City competition. She reported that LAEDC had recently completed the 2013 edition of L. A. Stats. She said highlights included a 24% increase in sales tax in California for the third quarter and that August was a record month for the ports with volume up 7% over the same month as a year ago. It was moved by Member Hurtado, seconded by Member DuBois, to receive and file the report. The motion was approved unanimously.

8 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Page 3 October 2, 2013 Ken Farfsing reported that the City Managers Steering Committee had met at the Board s request with Mark Stanley, Executive Director of the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, regarding the grant application being submitted by the Conservancy to create a Gateway Cities River Master Plan. He said the City Managers Steering Committee recommended support for the grant application, but that the match request of $250,000 be in the form of a combination of in-kind match of city staff work on the project and hard match subject to individual city council approvals. Mr. Farfsing introduced RMC Executive Director Mark Stanley, who addressed the Board regarding the grant application. He said the application is actually being made in the name of the Watershed Conservation Authority and North East Trees. He said $500,000 is being sought. He explained the Master Plan as being or all rivers and tributaries in the Gateway Cities other than the Los Angeles River, which already has a plan. He said this would put the subregion in a better position to compete for grants. Member Newcomer asked whether the Gateway Cities Strategic Transportation Plan work could be accepted as in-kind match. Ken Farfsing responded that the work on the Strategic Transportation Plan would be completed before the grant is awarded so it would not have the right timing. It was moved by Immediate Past President Daniels, seconded by Member Hurtado, to support the grant application of the Watershed Conservation Authority and North East Trees with a match not to exceed $250,000 in a combination of in-kind services and hard match subject to individual city council approvals. The motion was approved unanimously. Member O Donnell presented a report from the Conservancy Committee. He said the Conservancy had authorized a grant to the City of Long Beach for the El Dorado Nature Center and to provide matching funds for the grant application for the Gateway Cities and Rivers Urban Greening Planning Grant. It was moved by Member Hurtado, seconded by Member DuBois, to receive and file the report. The motion was approved unanimously. Jerry Wood presented a report from the I-710 EIR/EIS Project Committee. He said the consultant team was still wrestling with the SCAG traffic model, which is causing a delay in the project. As a result, he said, this month s TAC and Project Committee meetings would probably be cancelled. He said the details of Community Alternative 7 had been clarified to show that river enhancements would be bicycle paths and landscaping along the dry side of the river. Jerry Wood presented a report from the SR-91/I-605/I-405 Corridor Cities Committee. He said the Corridor Cities Committee would be meeting this month to approve agreements with MTA to do design work on selected intersections. He said the Strategic Transportation Plan is proceeding to produce several reports, with a lot more to come. It was moved by Member DuBois, seconded by Member Hurtado, to receive and file reports B and C. The motion was approved unanimously.

9 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Page 4 October 2, 2013 Member DuBois presented a report from the Transportation Committee. She gave a brief report on the Crenshaw/LAX Business Summit. She said a $27-45 billion value list of priority projects from Gateway cities had been accumulated. She said the recent Call for Projects had resulted in 22 projects being approved for a total of $42 million. It was moved by Member Barrows, seconded by Member Perez, to approve the traffic priority list. The motion was approved unanimously. Member DuBois said a draft of the program framework for the Open Streets bicycle program would set a $300,000 cap for applications and move the application deadline to August. She the Transportation Committee recommended support for the draft framework. It was moved by First Vice President Johnson, seconded by Member Perez, to approve the Open Streets draft framework. The motion was approved unanimously. Member DuBois reported that MTA has set aside $4.7 million to clean up freeways of graffiti and debris. She showed pictures of improvements made along I-710. She said she is looking for a joint letter to both railroads to cite the lack of cooperation between our cities and the railroads in addressing the problem of graffiti on the railroad bridges. She asked for approval to send a letter. It was moved by Member Hurtado, seconded by Immediate Past President Daniels, to approve the sending of a letter to the railroads asking for their cooperation in removing unsightly graffiti on the railroad bridges. The motion was approved unanimously. Member Vernola said the letter should be copied to our legislators. Colleen Murphy presented a report from PATH Partners. She reported that PATH had been awarded a new VASH contract to provide housing, case management, and mental health services help for veterans. She said the program was starting with 30 vouchers exclusively for Gateway Cities with move-in assistance. She said PATH is in the process of becoming a certified enroller for the Affordable Care Act and that the homeless are eligible for MediCal coverage. It was moved by Member Vernola, seconded by Member Barrows, to receive and file the report. The motion was approved unanimously. Yvette Kirrin presented a report from the I-5 JPA. She said construction was now 30% complete on the Carmenita and Alondra interchanges. She said the Rosecrans and Imperial interchanges were 15 to 20% complete. She reported that Valley View and Florence designs were nearing completion. She said the I-5 project is the recipient of a tree grant, which is part of the I-5 mitigation. She said about 30,000 trees will be planted in the JPA cities. Kristine Guerrero presented a report from the League of California Cities. She referenced the League resolution which had been approved to get the League engaged in advocating for stormwater funding for cities. She said the League is looking for new appointees to its policy committees.

10 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Page 5 October 2, 2013 There was no report from SCAG. It was moved by Member DuBois, seconded by Member Hurtado, to receive and file the report. The motion was approved unanimously. Michael Kodama presented a report from the Orangeline Development Authority. He said the alternatives analysis is scheduled to go to the MTA Board in January. He reported that Cal Poly Pomona has asked to study the Eco Rapid Transit System. It was moved by Member O Donnell, seconded by Immediate Past President Daniels, to receive and file agency reports A, B, and D. The motion was approved unanimously. Leeor Alpern presented a report from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. He announced the upcoming annual Clean Air Awards Luncheon and invited the Board members to attend. He said a hearing would be held on October 23 regarding new rules that would affect the Exide Battery Technology facility in Vernon. David Hershensen presented a report from the Metro Gateway Cities Service Sector. He said the Service Council would next meet a week from tomorrow. He said there would be a presentation on their annual survey. He said the Council may move to have two evening meetings a year. It was moved by Member Hurtado, seconded by Member DuBois, to receive and file agency reports E and F. The motion was approved unanimously. Rick Stroup presented a report from the Conservation Corps of Long Beach. He said he is the Director of Education for the Corps and discussed their program, which is designed for 18 to 25 year-olds who need to work while going to school to complete their high school requirements. He said the program is associated with John Muir Charter School. He said the program is open with a rolling enrollment. He said over 600 people attended the September graduation ceremony for 56 youths. It was moved by Member Hurtado, seconded by Member Spohn, to receive and file the report. The motion was approved unanimously. There were no matters from the Board of Directors. President Lima recognized Immediate Past President Daniels for his service as President. He praised Immediate Past President Daniels for his integrity. President Lima asked for volunteers to fill two vacancies on the Transportation Committee. Members Ponce and Perez volunteered to serve. It was moved by Member Hadjinian, seconded by Member Newcomer, to appoint Members Ponce and Perez to the Transportation Committee. The motion was approved unanimously. President Lima asked for a volunteer to fill the vacancy on the Committee on Homelessness. Member Hadjinian volunteered to serve. It was moved by Member

11 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Page 6 October 2, 2013 Hurtado, seconded by Member Marquez, to appoint Member Hadjinian to the Committee on Homelessness. The motion was approved unanimously. Adjournment: It was moved by Member Hurtado to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Richard Powers, Secretary

12 VII. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM B Approval of Warrant Register

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24 VII. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM C September 2013 Local Agency Investment Fund Statement

25 Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Page 1 November 6, 2013 Local Agency Investment Fund P.O. Box Sacramento, CA (916) October 28, 2013 PMIA Average Monthly Yields GATEWAY CITIES C Account Number: <Transactions< strong=""> Tran Type Definitions</Transactions<> Account Summary September 2013 Statement Total Deposit: 0.00 Beginning Balance: 1, Total Withdrawal: 0.00 Ending Balance: 1,089.15

26 VII. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM D Status Report from Lobbyist - Edington, Peel & Associates

27 Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Page 1 November 6, 2013 Monthly Report by Jim Dykstra to Gateway Cities COG October 24, 2013 I and the firm Edington, Peel & Associates continue to provide a range of services in support of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments. These include participation in a number of meetings, telephonic, and fax exchanges and other communications. I continue to closely coordinate with Gateway Cities COG staff regarding efforts on behalf of the Gateway Cities COG s priorities and interests in the 113 th Congress. I have had telephonic and electronic exchanges regarding possible funding opportunities and legislation of interest. I also work with the staff of the I-5 Joint Powers Authority on the I-5 widening initiative, the COG s number one priority. I have continued to provide information regarding the budget impasse that resulted in a government shutdown, the Senate and House versions of the Fiscal Year 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, and MAP-21, which provides continued transportation funding authorization for 27 months, through October 1, 2014, with a funding level of $105 billion. Other legislation and congressional action about which I have provided information include the Water Resources Reform and Development Act, unanimously approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on September 19 and approved by the House by a vote on October 23. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee s version of the water measure was passed by the Senate in May. A House-Senate conference will now be needed to resolve differences in the bills. I have provided information about possible Economic Development Administration funding opportunities to Gateway Cities COG staff concentrating on economic revitalization efforts for the region. As I have reported earlier, I also provided contact information for an EDA official with whom to talk about grant funding opportunities. I have provided support to Gateway Cities COG in its efforts to have a 50,000 ton forging press located in either Long Beach or Paramount at the Weber Metals site, rather than in Germany. In this effort, I have worked with the governor s office and the office of Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, who secured the signatures of seven members of the House delegation from Southern California, in addition to herself, on a letter supporting having the forging press located in Long Beach/Paramount. A decision is anticipated sometime in mid-november. I have kept the Gateway Cities COG updated regarding membership, leadership and staff changes, as well as committee priorities in the 113 th Congress, in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works and Commerce Committees, and regarding changes in leadership of the US Department of Transportation.

28 Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Page 2 November 6, 2013 I participate on behalf of the Gateway Cities COG in conference calls and exchanges with staff of the Coalition for America s Gateways and Trade Corridors (CAGTC) and provide Gateway Cities with information on CAGTC activities in Washington, DC. I have continued discussions and exchanges with staff of Members of Congress representing Gateway Cities COG members, as well as other key congressional staff, regarding the COG s legislative priorities. As part of my responsibilities, I closely monitor legislation, as well as seminars, hearings, meetings and publications of key interest to legislators and senior executive branch officials for articles and information of possible interest and importance to member cities of the Gateway Cities COG. I attend Senate and House committee hearings, follow Senate and House floor proceedings, and track legislative initiatives pertinent to Gateway Cities COG interests and priorities.

29 VII. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM E Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services by and Between Gateway Cities Council of Governments and Smith, Watts & Company, LLC.

30 Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Page 1 November 6, 2013 AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND SMITH, WATTS & COMPANY, LLC THE AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES ( Agreement ) made and entered into as of September 1, 2009, by and between the Gateway Cities Council of Governments and Smith, Watts & Company, LLC, is amended as follows: Section 1. Term of Agreement. This Amendment shall be effective as of July 1, 2013, and shall terminate on June 30, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to the Agreement to be executed as of July 1, GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ATTEST: Tony Lima President Richard Powers, Secretary SMITH, WATTS & COMPANY, LLC Mark Watts Principal