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REGIONAL COUNCIL Thursday, April 5, 2018 12:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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900 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1700 Board Room Los Angeles, CA 90017

(213) 236‐1800

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MEETING NO. 599

REGIONAL COUNCIL OFFICERS

PresidentMargaret E. Finlay, Duarte

First Vice PresidentAlan D. Wapner, Ontario

Second Vice PresidentBill Jahn, Big Bear Lake

Immediate Past PresidentMichele Mart inez, Santa Ana

COMMITTEECHAIRS

Execut ive/Administ rat ionMargaret E. Finlay, Duarte

Commu nit y, Economic &Human DevelopmentRex Richardson, Long Beach

Energy & EnvironmentCarmen Ramirez, Oxnard

Transportat ionCurt Hagman, San Bernardino County

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS

900 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1700Los Angeles, CA 90017

T: (213) 236- 1800www.scag.ca.gov

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Regional Council Members – April 2018

Members Representing

President 1. Hon. Margaret E. Finlay Duarte District 35

1st Vice President 2. Hon. Alan D. Wapner Ontario SBCTA

2nd Vice President 3. Hon. Bill Jahn Big Bear Lake District 11

Imm. Past President 4. Hon. Michele Martinez Santa Ana District 16

5. Sup. Luis Plancarte Imperial County

6. Sup. Janice Hahn Los Angeles County

7. Sup. Hilda Solis Los Angeles County

8. Sup. Shawn Nelson Orange County

9. Sup. V. Manuel Peréz Riverside County

10. Sup.. Curt Hagman San Bernardino County

11. Sup. Linda Parks Ventura County

12. Hon. Jim Predmore Holtville ICTC

13. VACANT OCTA

14. Hon. Jan Harnik Palm Desert RCTC

15. Hon. Mike T. Judge Simi Valley VCTC

16. Hon. Cheryl Viegas‐Walker El Centro District 1

17. Hon. Gregory Pettis Cathedral City District 2

18. Hon. Jim Hyatt Calimesa District 3

19. Hon. Clint Lorimore Eastvale District 4

20. Hon. Randon Lane Murrieta District 5

21. Hon. Frank Navarro Colton District 6

22. Hon. James Mulvihill San Bernardino District 7

23. Hon. Deborah Robertson Rialto District 8

24. Hon. L. Dennis Michael Rancho Cucamonga District 9

25. Hon. Ray Marquez Chino Hills District 10

26. Hon. Fred Minagar Laguna Niguel District 12

27. Hon. Barbara Kogerman Laguna Hills District 13

28. Hon. Donald P. Wagner Irvine District 14

29. Hon. Steve Nagel Fountain Valley District 15

30. Hon. Charles Puckett Tustin District 17



31. Hon. Stacy Berry Cypress District 18

32. Hon. Kris Murray Anaheim District 19

33. Hon. Tri Ta Westminster District 20

34. Hon. Art Brown Buena Park District 21

35. Hon. Marty Simonoff Brea District 22

36. Hon. Victor Manalo Artesia District 23

37. Hon. Sonny Santa Ines Bellflower District 24

38. Hon. Sean Ashton Downey District 25

39. Hon. José Luis Solache Lynwood District 26

40. Hon. Ali Saleh Bell District 27

41. Hon. Dan Medina Gardena District 28

42. Hon. Rex Richardson Long Beach District 29

43. Hon. Lena Gonzalez Long Beach District 30

44. Hon. Andrew Sarega La Mirada District 31

45. Hon. Margaret Clark Rosemead District 32

46. Hon. Peggy Delach Covina District 33

47. Hon. Barbara Messina Alhambra District 34

48. Hon. Jonathan Curtis La Cañada Flintridge District 36

49. Hon. Carol Herrera Diamond Bar District 37

50. Hon. Sam Pedroza Claremont District 38

51. Hon. James Gazeley Lomita District 39

52. Hon. Judy Mitchell Rolling Hills Estates District 40

53. Hon. Pam O’Connor Santa Monica District 41

54. Hon. Vartan Gharpetian Glendale District 42

55. Hon. Steven Hofbauer Palmdale District 43

56. Hon. Laura Rosenthal Malibu District 44

57. Hon. Carmen Ramirez Oxnard District 45

58. Hon. Glen Becerra Simi Valley District 46

59. Hon. John Procter Santa Paula District 47

60. Hon. Gilbert Cedillo Los Angeles District 48



61. Hon. Paul Krekorian Los Angeles District 49 / Public Transp. Rep.

62. Hon. Bob Blumenfield Los Angeles District 50

63. Hon. David Ryu Los Angeles District 51

64. Hon. Paul Koretz Los Angeles District 52

65. Hon. Nury Martinez Los Angeles District 53

66. Hon. Monica Rodriguez Los Angeles District 54

67. Hon. Marqueece Dawson Los Angeles District 55

68. Hon. Curren D. Price, Jr. Los Angeles District 56

69. Hon. Herb J. Wesson, Jr. Los Angeles District 57

70. Hon. Mike Bonin Los Angeles District 58

71. Hon. Mitchell Englander Los Angeles District 59

72. Hon. Mitch O’Farrell Los Angeles District 60

73. Hon. José Huizar Los Angeles District 61

74. Hon. Joe Buscaino Los Angeles District 62

75. Hon. Steve Manos Lake Elsinore District 63

76. Hon. Erik Peterson Huntington Beach District 64

77. Hon. Barb Stanton Town of Apple Valley District 65

78. Hon. Michael Wilson Indio District 66

79. Hon. Marsha McLean Santa Clarita District 67

80. Hon. Rusty Bailey Riverside District 68

81. Hon. Jeffrey Giba Moreno Valley District 69

82. Hon. Ben Benoit Wildomar Air District Representative

83. Hon. Peggy Huang Yorba Linda TCA Representative

84. Hon. Sabrina LeRoy San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

Tribal Government Regional Planning Board Representative

85. Mr. Randall Lewis Lewis Group of Companies Business Representative

86. Hon. Eric Garcetti Los Angeles Member‐at‐Large

REGIONAL COUNCIL AGENDA

Southern California Association of Governments

Wilshire Grand Center, 900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1700Los Angeles, California 90017

Thursday, April 5, 201812:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Regional Council may consider and act upon any of the items listed on the agenda regardless of whether they are listed as Information or Action Items. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (The Honorable Margaret E. Finlay, President) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Members of the public desiring to speak on items on the agenda, or items not on the agenda, but within the purview of the Council, must fill out a Public Comment Card and present to the Clerk prior to speaking. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. The President has the discretion to reduce the time limit based upon the number of speakers and may limit the total time for all public comments to twenty (20) minutes. PRESENTATION ITEM Brian P. Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, California High‐Speed Rail Authority REVIEW AND PRIORITIZE AGENDA ITEMS ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS Page No. 1. City of Inglewood Mobility Plan

(Hasan Ikhrata, Executive Director)

Recommended Action: Recommended Action: Authorize staff to prepare a written agreement and an associated Scope of Work (SOW) with the City of Inglewood (City) to partially fund up to a maximum amount of $200,000 a citywide Mobility Plan in partnership with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA).

Attachment 1

CONSENT CALENDAR Approval Items

2. Minutes of the March 1, 2018 Meeting

Attachment 5

3. Approval for Additional Stipend Payments Attachment 17


CONSENT CALENDAR ‐ continued Page No.

4. SCAG Participation in Meeting with Metro Vancouver and Coalition of Cities/Regions, May 16 ‐18, 2018

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5. Contracts Amendment $75,000 or Greater: Contract No. 17‐034‐G1, Construction Services SCAG Los Angeles Office

Attachment 20

6. Contracts Amendment $75,000 or Greater: Contract No. 17‐010‐C1, Year 2016 Model Update and Validation for 2020 Regional Transportation Planning/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS)

Attachment 28

7. Amendment that exceeds $75,000 and increases the contract value above $200,000: Contract No. 17‐028‐SS1, Regional Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Study, "SCAG Pathways to 2050"

Attachment 36

8. SCAG Memberships and Sponsorships

Attachment 44

9. AB 2417 (Rodriguez): Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority – Oppose, Unless Amended

Attachment 46

10. AB 3162 (Friedman): Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities – Support

Attachment 48

11. Proposition 68 – Support

Attachment 50

12. Proposition 69 ‐ Support

Attachment 55

13. SB 1119 (Newman): Low Carbon Transit Operations Program – Support

Attachment 57

14. Emergency and Disaster Relief Legislation

Attachment 59


Receive and File Page No.

15. State and Federal Legislative Monthly Update

Attachment 63

16. Purchase Orders more than $5,000 but less than $200,000; Contracts more than $25,000 but less than $200,000; and Amendments $5,000 but less than $75,000

Attachment 67

17. Future Communities Initiative Update

Attachment 73

18. Environmental Justice Working Group Series

Attachment 77

19. California Air Resources Board (ARB) SB 375 Target Update

Attachment 80

20. Regional Planning Working Group

Attachment 83

21. 2019 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Guidelines and Call for Projects

Attachment 87

22. 29th Annual Demographic Workshop, June 11, 2018 –Draft Program

Attachment 90

23. CFO Monthly Report

Attachment 94

BUSINESS UPDATE (Randall Lewis, Business Representative, Lewis Group of Companies)

AIR RESOURCES BOARD UPDATE (The Honorable Judy Mitchell, representing the South Coast Air Quality Management District ‐ SCAQMD)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT (Hasan Ikhrata, Executive Director)

SCAG Legislative Reception in Sacramento, March 7 – 8, 2018

SCAG Reception in Washington, DC, March 13 – 15, 2018

2018 Regional Conference and General Assembly: “Southern California at a Crossroads”

May 3‐4, Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa


PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Kolot Leadership Visit, March 19, 2018

SCAG Visit to Imperial County, March 29 – 30, 2018

New Members and Committee Appointments

COMMITTEE REPORTS Executive/Administration Committee (EAC) Report (The Honorable Margaret E. Finlay, Chair) Community, Economic and Human Development (CEHD) Committee Report (The Honorable Rex Richardson, Chair) Energy and Environment Committee (EEC)

(The Honorable Carmen Ramirez, Chair)

Transportation Committee (TC) Report

(The Honorable Curt Hagman, Chair)

Legislative, Communications and Membership Committee (LCMC) Report

(The Honorable Clint Lorimore, Chair)

General Assembly Host Committee Report

(The Honorable Bill Jahn, Chair)

Audit Committee Report

(The Honorable Bill Jahn, Chair)

FUTURE AGENDA ITEM/S ANNOUNCEMENT/S The next regular meeting of the Regional Council is scheduled for Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa, Indian Well, CA.

ADJOURNMENT

REPORT


900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90017Agenda Item No. 1

April 5, 2018

To: Regional Council

Executive Administration Committee

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL

From: Kome Ajise, Director of Planning; ajise @scag.ca.gov

Subject: City of Inglewood Mobility Plan

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize staff to prepare a written agreement and an associated Scope of Work (SOW) with the City of Inglewood (City) to partially fund, up to a maximum amount of $200,000, a citywide Mobility Plan in partnership with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On March 1, 2018, City of Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts addressed the Regional Council and provided a comprehensive update about numerous transportation and land use projects underway that have regional impacts and opportunities. Projects with regional impacts that are either under construction, funded or in the advanced planning stages include the Crenshaw light rail line extension with stations within and adjacent to Inglewood; the Airport Metro Connector Station with links to the LAX central terminal area via a people mover and consolidated rental car facility; the construction of a 70,000‐seat stadium at Hollywood Park for use by two National Football League teams and for the 2028 Olympics, as well as several thousand housing units and over one million square feet of retail, office, and hotel space; and the potential construction of a new arena for a National Basketball Association team. Given that supporting proactive long‐range planning in Inglewood is essential to the region’s overall economy and mobility, an agreement between the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), the City of Inglewood and SCAG would be prepared to address regional mobility issues, especially transit connectivity. Accordingly, in order to support Inglewood’s planning for a multimodal transportation network that meets the needs of all users for safe and convenient local and regional travel, SCAG is seeking authorization to prepare an agreement and an associated SOW with the City of Inglewood and LACTMA whereby SCAG would agree to partially fund a citywide Mobility Plan up to the maximum amount of $200,000. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 1: Produce innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for Southern Californians; and Goal 4: Provide innovative information and value‐added services to enhance member agencies’ planning and operations and promote regional collaboration.

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REPORT

BACKGROUND: Over the next decade, transportation and land use projects in Inglewood will become major activity centers that will have profound impacts on the entire region. These projects will bring substantial economic benefits and considerable opportunities to the entire region. Given the size of the venues and the scale of the events, they will also require transportation planning and essential infrastructure to ensure that the City and the region are able to accommodate the influx of visitors from around the world. The City of Inglewood last updated the Circulation Element of its General Plan in December 1992. Although Inglewood has evaluated circulation issues and transportation needs subsequent to 1992 as land use and transportation projects have occurred, there has not been an opportunity to proactively or comprehensively evaluate mobility needs on a citywide basis in over 25 years. The City has certainly focused on integrating land use and transportation strategies in the vicinity of its Metro light rail stations. In recent years, the City has been awarded funding under LACMTA’s Transit‐Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Grant Program to complete four transit‐oriented development (TOD) plans and the related environmental documents for the areas surrounding its Metro Green Line stations and future Crenshaw Line Metro stations. The Downtown Inglewood TOD Plan and the Fairview Heights TOD Plan were completed in 2016 and incorporated into the City’s General Plan in that year. The Century/Imperial TOD Plan and Westchester/Veterans TOD Plan are also nearing completion. Considering the potential regional impacts of recent and future land use and transportation projects within and surrounding the City, it is critical that Inglewood expand on focused areas and plan for a balanced, multimodal transportation network on a citywide basis that meets the needs of all users of streets, roads, and highways for safe and convenient travel in a manner. Accordingly, the City seeks to prepare a comprehensive and sustainable Mobility Plan to identify policy recommendations, infrastructure improvements and the program requirements necessary to move people across a multimodal transportation environment. The Mobility Plan document will support the City’s future efforts to update its Circulation Element. The total anticipated project cost is $550,000. SCAG would fund a portion of the Mobility Plan project cost up to the maximum amount of $200,000 in partnership with LACMTA under the terms of an MOU to be developed. A Mobility Plan will serve as the basis for a future update to the City’s Circulation Element of the General Plan. Completion of the Mobility Plan with certain components will position the City to complete an update to its entire Circulation Element that focuses on a transportation network for all users, including bicyclists, persons with disabilities, pedestrians, users of public transportation, and seniors. Establishing the basis for a future updated Circulation Element that aligns with land use plans in ways that minimize vehicle miles travelled (VMT) and maximize greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions will be critical given the size and scale of the City’s incoming projects.

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REPORT

A Mobility Plan will evaluate the need for future transportation infrastructure/development impact fees and outline a strategic direction for identifying high‐priority areas, short‐term impact projects, and a long‐term vision for transportation improvements and programs, including the utilization of innovative transportation technology within the City and the sub‐regional area. Among other things, the Mobility Plan will include the following components:

Compilation of specific information from the existing plans (i.e. existing Circulation Element, SCAG’s 2016 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS), LACMTA’s First/Last Mile Planning Work, Inglewood’s new TOD Plans, etc.) including goals and objectives, performance measures, proposed and implemented improvements, functional classification of streets and right‐of‐way requirements;

Development of performance measures to meet the requirements of SB 743;

Assessment of baseline conditions to identify and compile significant projects within the City that are recently completed; under construction or funded and in development; scheduled for completion with likely funding; and planned, recommended, and studied but not started;

Evaluation of transportation alternatives to link City’s entertainment center to major transportation corridors and facilities.

Identification of potential multi‐modal improvements;

Development of Active Transportation Plan elements, including the completion of a City‐wide Sustainable Active Transportation Plan;

Evaluation of transit improvements including first‐mile/last‐mile improvement initiatives, Transportation Demand Management (TDM), Transportation Systems Management (TSM), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) improvements, Active Transportation Plan improvements, and roadway system improvements to represent and simulate in the City’s Travel Demand Forecasting Model; and

Completion of a funding and strategic action program to support implementation of the Sustainable Mobility Plan.

SCAG’s written agreement with the City and LACMTA would incorporate the components of the scope of work listed above. As a condition of the agreement, the City will also be required to conform to SCAG’s procurement procedures in order to receive reimbursement for the project. NEXT STEPS: Upon direction from the Regional Council, staff will work with City of Inglewood and LACMTA staff to draft an agreement and proposed project scope of work. Upon completion, the final agreement will be presented to the Regional Council for approval.

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REPORT

FISCAL IMPACT: A portion, $50,000 of the funding for this item is included in the Fiscal Year 2017‐2018 Overall Work Program (266‐0715E.01: Locally‐Funded Projects). The remainder of the funding, $150,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2018‐2019 Overall Work Program (266‐0715E.01: Locally‐Funded Projects). ATTACHMENTS: None

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NO. 598 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS

REGIONAL COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018

THE FOLLOWING MINUTES ARE A SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE REGIONAL COUNCIL. A VIDEO RECORDING OF THE ACTUAL MEETING IS AVAILABLE ON THE SCAG WEBSITE AT: www.scag.ca.gov/scagtv/index.htm The Regional Council of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) held its meeting at 900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90017. A quorum was present. Members Present Hon. Margaret E. Finlay, President Duarte District 35

Hon. Alan D. Wapner, 1st Vice President Ontario SBCTA/SBCCOG

Hon. Bill Jahn, 2nd Vice President Big Bear Lake District 11

Hon. Michele Martinez, Imm. Past President Santa Ana District 16

Hon. James Predmore Holtville ICTC

Supervisor Luis Plancarte Imperial County

Supervisor Curt Hagman San Bernardino County

Supervisor Linda Parks Ventura County

Hon. Mike T. Judge Simi Valley VCTC

Hon. Cheryl Viegas‐Walker El Centro District 1

Hon. Greg Pettis Cathedral City District 2

Hon. Jim Hyatt Calimesa District 3

Hon. Clint Lorimore Eastvale District 4

Hon. Randon Lane Murrieta District 5

Hon. James Mulvihill San Bernardino District 7

Hon. Deborah Robertson Rialto District 8

Hon. Ray Marquez Chino Hills District 10

Hon. Fred Minagar Laguna Niguel District 12

Hon. Donald P. Wagner Irvine District 14

Hon. Steve Nagel Fountain Valley District 15

Hon. Charles Puckett Tustin District 17

Hon. Stacy Berry Cypress District 18

Hon. Kris Murray Anaheim District 19

REPORT



April 5, 2018

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Members Present – continued

Hon. Art Brown Buena Park District 21

Hon. Marty Simonoff Brea District 22

Hon. Sonny Santa Ines Bellflower District 24

Hon. Sean Ashton Downey District 25

Hon. José Luis Solache Lynwood District 26

Hon. Ali Saleh Bell District 27

Hon. Dan Medina Gardena District 28

Hon. Rex Richardson Long Beach District 29

Hon. Andrew Sarega La Mirada District 31

Hon. Margaret Clark Rosemead District 32

Hon. Barbara Messina Alhambra District 34

Hon. Jonathan Curtis La Cañada Flintridge District 36

Hon. Carol Herrera Diamond Bar District 37

Hon. Sam Pedroza Claremont District 38

Hon. James Gazeley Lomita District 39

Hon. Judy Mitchell Rolling Hills Estates District 40

Hon. Pam O’Connor Santa Monica District 41

Hon. Vartan Gharpetian Glendale District 42

Hon. Steven Hofbauer Palmdale District 43

Hon. Laura Rosenthal Malibu District 44

Hon. Carmen Ramirez Oxnard District 45

Hon. Glen Becerra Simi Valley District 46

Hon. John Procter Santa Paula District 47

Hon. Nury Martinez Los Angeles District 53

Hon. Joe Buscaino Los Angeles District 62

Hon. Steve Manos Lake Elsinore District 63

Hon. Marsha McLean Santa Clarita District 67

Hon. Rusty Bailey Riverside District 68

Hon. Jeffrey Giba Moreno Valley District 69

Hon. Ben Benoit Wildomar Air District Representative

Hon. Peggy Huang Yorba Linda Transpo. Corridor Agencies

Mr. Randall Lewis Lewis Group of Companies Business Representative

Members Not Present

Supervisor Janice Hahn Los Angeles County

Supervisor Hilda Solis Los Angeles County

Supervisor Shawn Nelson Orange County

Supervisor V. Manuel Peréz Riverside County

Hon. Jan Harnik Palm Desert RCTC

Hon. Frank Navarro Colton District 6

Hon. L. Dennis Michael Rancho Cucamonga District 9

Hon. Barbara Kogerman Laguna Hills District 13

Hon. Tri Ta Westminster District 20

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Members Not Present ‐ continued

Hon. Victor Manalo Artesia District 23

Hon. Lena Gonzalez Long Beach District 30

Hon. Peggy Delach Covina District 33

Hon. Gilbert Cedillo Los Angeles District 48

Hon. Paul Krekorian Los Angeles District 49/Public Transit Rep.

Hon. Bob Blumenfield Los Angeles District 50

Hon. David Ryu Los Angeles District 51

Hon. Paul Koretz Los Angeles District 52

Hon. Monica Rodriguez Los Angeles District 54

Hon. Marqueece Harris‐Dawson Los Angeles District 55

Hon. Curren D. Price, Jr. Los Angeles District 56

Hon. Herb Wesson, Jr. Los Angeles District 57

Hon. Mike Bonin Los Angeles District 58

Hon. Mitchell Englander Los Angeles District 59

Hon. Mitch O’Farrell Los Angeles District 60

Hon. José Huizar Los Angeles District 61

Hon. Erik Peterson Huntington Beach District 64

Hon. Barb Stanton Town of Apple Valley District 65

Hon. Michael Wilson Indio District 66

Hon. Sabrina Le Roy San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

Tribal Government Regional Planning Board Representative

Hon. Eric Garcetti Los Angeles Member‐at‐Large

Staff Present Hasan Ikhrata, Executive Director Darin Chidsey, Chief Operating Officer Debbie Dillon, Deputy Executive Director, Administration Kome Ajise, Director of Planning Art Yoon, Director, Policy and Public Affairs Basil Panas, Chief Financial Officer Julie Loats, Chief Information Officer Joe Silvey, General Counsel Joann Africa, Chief Counsel/Director, Legal Services Tess Rey‐Chaput, Office of Regional Council Support CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Margaret Finlay called the meeting to order at 12:20 p.m. and asked Randall Winston, Executive Director, Strategic Growth Council, to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD President Finlay opened the Public Comment period. Mitchell Lachman, Coastal Coalition, Santa Monica, commented regarding the lack of traffic congestion relief and all the associated impacts on the environment. He stated congestion pricing is ineffective, inequitable and not a universal plan and recommended a ‘no‐drive day’ plan whereby an additional tag is issued to registered vehicles that designates a ‘no‐drive day.’ The plan, he stated, will encourage mass transit. Michael Feinstein, former City of Santa Monica Mayor, indicated that as part of his 2018 campaign for California Secretary of State he is proposing a plan to reorganize the state legislature. He displayed a map on the audience display screen and showed how his proposed plan would divide the SCAG region into two (2) legislative multi‐seat districts whose state legislators would be elected on the basis of regional public policy debates. The plan would establish a 500 member, unicameral California state legislature with half of the seats elected from smaller single‐seat districts by ranked‐choice voting and half from regional multi‐county districts via proportional representation. He encouraged the members to discuss the concept of the plan with their respective staff members. Due to scheduling issues, President Finlay welcomed and introduced City of Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts who was in attendance at today’s the Regional Council meeting. Mayor James T. Butts thanked the Regional Council for allowing him to provide an update regarding the following developments in the City of Inglewood:

In 2014, the city re‐opened and revitalized the Forum;

In 2016, the National Football League’s (NFL) Rams committed to build a $2.6 billion NFL stadium in the city which is set to open in mid‐2020;

In 2017, the Chargers joined the Rams in the project;

In mid‐2017, the city signed an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with the Los Angeles Clippers to bring the basketball team and build a new state‐of‐the‐art arena for opening in 2024;

In 2020, the Rams and Chargers are set to play its first game in the city;

In 2022, the city will host the LVI Super Bowl;

In 2023, the city will host the College Football National Championship Game;

In 2024, the Clippers arena will open;

The city is currently in negotiations with the Féderacion Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) for the 2026 World Cup; and

In the 2028 Olympic Games, the Opening Ceremony would take place in the city’s stadium. Mayor Butts also announced that world‐renowned architect Frank Gehry will design a new home for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in the city. Lastly, he also announced The Girl Scouts of America recently purchased a building in the city. Mayor Butts indicated he is looking forward to collaborating with SCAG to help identify the regional transportation connectors for all of these points. Darin Chidsey, Chief Operating Officer, stated that staff had an opportunity to visit the City of Inglewood as the city’s activities are of regional interest. He stated that SCAG staff are working closely with the city to help identify regional issues and develop a suggested Memorandum of Understanding between Metro, the City of Inglewood and SCAG.

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President Finlay, along with the Regional Council members, applauded Mayor Butts and are looking forward to the successful completion of these revenue‐generating projects in the city. President Finlay closed the Public Comment period. REVIEW AND PRIORITIZE AGENDA ITEM/S President Finlay asked that Agenda Item No. 2, relating to the Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the SCAG Bylaws, be moved immediately after the approval of the Consent Calendar Agenda Item No. 3 – 13; Receive and File Item Nos. 14 – 19. PRESENTATION ITEM (Randall Winston, Executive Director, Strategic Growth Council) Hasan Ikhrata introduced Randall Winston, Executive Director of Strategic Growth Council (SGC) to provide an update regarding SGC. Mr. Ikhrata stated SGC and SCAG have partnered on many local planning efforts and projects over the last few years, including Sustainability Grants and Affordable Housing and Sustainable Community (AHSC) technical assistance. As part of the SCAG‐adopted Strategic Plan, Mr. Ikhrata stated that one of the objectives is to advocate for the allocation, distribution and expenditure of resources to meet Southern California’s needs. Therefore, continued collaboration with SGC will help SCAG meet this objective as Randall Winston oversees numerous essential programs that are directly linked to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and Cap and Trade revenues. Mr. Ikhrata also stated SGC is currently evaluating over 20 competitive affordable housing AHSC applications from the region and SCAG sees the tremendous value in all of these finalists. Randall Winston provided background summary regarding SGC, which is charged with helping the development of climate‐smart communities through a suite of investment programs and initiatives with a focus on health and equity especially in the most impacted communities. Mr. Winston reported on the AHSC applications received from various MPOs with the highest numbers of applications received being from SCAG. He also discussed the Transformative Climate Communities Program which is a place‐based approach focused in the most disadvantaged communities such as the Watts Rising Collaborative in the City of Los Angeles leveraging $170 million dollars. He also announced that six (6) planning grants were awarded in the SCAG region. In closing, Mr. Winston discussed the “Next Steps” which is an establishment of annual program cycles; transformative climate communities future funding; and a climate change research program. On behalf of the Regional Council and SCAG, the Board Officers and Hasan Ikhrata thanked Randall Winston for his presentation on SGC projects and programs. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Nominating Committee President Finlay introduced the item and asked Nominating Committee Chair Michele Martinez to provide background information. Chair Martinez reported the Nominating Committee made recommendations for the SCAG Board Officer positions and commented regarding the process of the recommendation of the slate of officers. She made the following suggestions for future meetings of the Nominating Committee: 1) emphasized the importance of full member participation at the committee meetings; and 2) to ensure attendance records and related documentation for each of the candidates be presented to the committee. She thanked the members who applied for the SCAG Board Officer positions.

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Supervisor Linda Parks, Ventura County, asked a question regarding the selection of officers who are from the same counties. As a Nominating Committee member representing Imperial County, Councilmember Viegas‐Walker responded there is no clear rotation procedure that is being followed in the selection process. Councilmember Glen Becerra, Simi Valley, District 46, recommended, for future consideration, that there be an opportunity to interview the prospective candidates by the Nominating Committee members. There being no further discussion and no additional nominations received from the floor, a MOTION was made

(Hagman), to approve the nominations for the 2018‐19 SCAG Board Officers as made by the Nominating Committee: Alan Wapner for the position of President; Bill Jahn for the position of First Vice President; and Randon Lane for the position of Second Vice President. Motion was SECONDED (Murray) and passed by the following votes: FOR: Ashton, Bailey, Becerra, Benoit, Berry, Brown, Buscaino, Clark, Curtis, Finlay, Gazeley, Gharpetian, Giba,

Hagman, Herrera, Hofbauer, Huang, Hyatt, Jahn, Judge, Lane, Lorimore, Manos, Marquez, M. Martinez, McLean, Medina, Messina, Minagar, Mitchell, Mulvihill, Murray, Nagel, O’Connor, Parks, Plancarte, Predmore, Procter, Puckett, Ramirez, Richardson, Robertson, Rosenthal, Saleh, Santa Ines, Sarega, Simonoff, Solache, Viegas‐Walker, Wagner and Wapner (51).

AGAINST: None (0). ABSTAIN: None (0). As stated by President Finlay, she moved Agenda Item No. 2 relating to the Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the SCAG Bylaws after the approval of the Consent Calendar Agenda Item No. 3 – 13; Receive and File Item Nos. 14 – 19. CONSENT CALENDAR Approval Items

3. Authorization to Accept Grant for SCAG 2017 Disadvantaged Communities Planning Initiative and Approve Notice of Exemption

4. Authorization to Accept Grant for Exposition Park Active Transportation Plan and to Approve Notice of Exemption

5. Authorization to Accept Grant for SCAG 2017 Local Active Transportation Planning Initiative and Approve Notice of Exemption

6. Authorization to Manage Grant for SCAG 2017 Safety and Encouragement Campaign (Phase 2), and Approve Notice of Exemption

7. Minutes of the February 1, 2018 Meeting

8. SCAG Memberships and Sponsorships

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9. 2018 State and Federal Legislative Priorities

10. AB 1759 (McCarty) – General Plans: Housing Element: Production Report: Withholding of Transportation Funds

11. SCR 90 (Roth) – Joseph Tavaglione Interchange

12. Metropolitan Planning Agreements

13. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2018‐19 Draft Comprehensive Budget

Receive & File 14. State and Federal Monthly Update

15. Augmented 2017 Regional Active Transportation Program: Status Update

16. Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) Proposed Updates to the State CEQA Guidelines

17. Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) Proposed SB 743 Guidelines

18. Purchase Orders more than $5,000 but less than $200,000; Contracts more than $25,000 but less than $200,000; and Amendments $5,000 but less than $75,000

19. CFO Monthly Update With respect to Agenda Item No. 7, Joe Silvey, General Counsel, asked that two (2) corrections be made to the Minutes of the February 1, 2018 meeting: 1) Councilmember Ray Marquez should be noted as “Present;” and 2) a clarification on page 82, paragraph 2 of the agenda packet in reference to the comment made by Councilmember Marsha McLean be should stricken and replaced with the following:

“Councilmember Marsha McLean, Santa Clarita, District 67, stated she would oppose not voting on the issue today as this should not be a partisan issue as it will be a benefit to the California Disaster Wildfire Relief. She asked if there could still be changes made regarding Puerto Rico if that is a concern.”

A MOTION was made (Hagman) to approve the Consent Calendar Agenda Item Nos. 3 through 13 including Item No. 7 (February 1, 2018 Minutes) as amended and Receive and File Agenda Item Nos. 14 through 19. Motion was SECONDED (Ashton) and passed by the following votes: FOR: Ashton, Bailey, Becerra, Benoit, Berry, Brown, Buscaino, Clark, Curtis, Finlay, Gazeley, Gharpetian, Giba,

Hagman, Herrera, Hofbauer, Huang, Hyatt, Jahn, Judge, Lane, Lorimore, Manos, Marquez, M. Martinez, McLean, Medina, Minagar, Mitchell, Mulvihill, Murray, Nagel, O’Connor, Parks, Plancarte, Predmore, Procter, Puckett, Ramirez, Richardson, Robertson, Rosenthal, Saleh, Santa Ines, Sarega, Simonoff, Solache, Viegas‐Walker, Wagner and Wapner (50).

AGAINST: None (0). ABSTAIN: None (0).

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2. Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the SCAG Bylaws President Finlay introduced the item and asked Bylaws Committee Chair Bill Jahn to provide background information. Chair Jahn reported there were no proposed resolutions offered for consideration by the Bylaws Committee; however, one (1) proposed amendment to the Bylaws was submitted by Official Representatives and several staff‐initiated proposed amendments were also submitted. Chair Jahn asked Joe Silvey, General Counsel, to provide further information relating to these proposed amendments. Joe Silvey, General Counsel explained each of the six (6) proposed amendments and recommended that the Regional Council vote on each amendment separately. Proposal by Hon. Margaret Finlay and the Hon. Pam O’Connor ‐ For amendment 2A, Councilmember Pam O’Connor provided background information on the proposed amendment that would allow Past Presidents elected to serve in county supervisor or city council positions but not elected or appointed to serve on the Regional Council to still serve on the Regional Council in an “at large” position for up to five years. The amendment would also allow Past Presidents, not elected to serve in city council or county supervisor positions, to serve on the Regional Council in an ex‐officio, non‐voting capacity for up to five (5) years. She further explained that the written amendment presented to the Regional Council linked the beginning of the possible five years of service to the General Assembly this year and concluding in 2023, but she proposed instead that each Past President in an “at large capacity would be able to decide when the additional service would commence since current election requirements would cause Past Presidents to have to vacate their position on the Regional Council at a time that may not coincide with the General Assembly. She further explained that under the proposed amendment Past Presidents serving on the Regional Council in an “at large” or capacity would not be able to serve as SCAG Officers or chairs or vice chairs of SCAG committees. Discussion ensued regarding the “opt‐in” timeline, support for the proposed amendment, voting and non‐voting privileges (Santa Ines, Becerra and Gharpetian). There being no further discussion, a MOTION was made (O’Connor) to approve the proposed amendment 2A as modified [Proposal by Hon. Margaret Finlay and Hon. Pam O’Connor]. Motion was SECONDED (Huang) and passed by the following votes:

FOR: Bailey, Becerra, Benoit, Berry, Buscaino, Clark, Curtis, Finlay, Gazeley, Gharpetian, Hagman, Huang,

Jahn, Judge, Lane, Lorimore, Manos, Marquez, M. Martinez, Minagar, Mitchell, Mulvihill, Murray, Nagel, O’Connor, Parks, Procter, Ramirez, Richardson, Rosenthal, Saleh, Santa Ines, Sarega, Simonoff, Solache, Viegas‐Walker, Wagner and Wapner (38).

AGAINST: Brown and Hofbauer (2). ABSTAIN: None (0).

Staff Proposed Bylaw Amendment (Proposed Resolutions from Official Representatives) ‐ For amendment 2B, Joe Silvey, General Counsel, explained that proposed Resolutions to the General Assembly would require only those resolutions that have been recommended for approval by the Regional Council would be passed to the General Assembly for action.

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A MOTION was made (Viegas‐Walker) to approve proposed amendment 2B [Proposed Resolutions from Official Representatives]. Motion was SECONDED (Wapner) and passed by the following votes: FOR: Becerra, Benoit, Berry, Brown, Buscaino, Clark, Curtis, Finlay, Gazeley, Gharpetian, Hagman,

Hofbauer, Jahn, Judge, Lane, Lorimore, M. Martinez, Medina, Messina, Minagar, Mitchell, Mulvihill, Murray, Nagel, O’Connor, Parks, Procter, Ramirez, Richardson, Rosenthal, Saleh, Santa Ines, Sarega, Simonoff, Solache, Viegas‐Walker and Wapner (37).


Staff Proposed Bylaw Amendment (Suspension, Reinstatement and Permanent Removal of SCAG Officers, Chairs Vice Chairs and Committee Members) ‐ For amendment 2C, Joe Silvey, General Counsel, explained that given the current concerns about public officials and senior executives abusing their positions of power, staff felt that the Bylaws should be amended to give the Regional Council the authority upon a recommendation from the Executive/Administration Committee to suspend, reinstate, or permanently remove Officers, the Executive Director, chairs, vice chairs or individuals appointed to SCAG committees. Discussion ensued regarding the actual number of votes that would be needed to approve the removal of an individual; due process procedures associated with the removal of an individual; concerns regarding a required super‐majority vote; support for the proposed amendment; suggestion for the development of criteria for the removal of an individual and notice provisions; and a suggestion to complete the update of the Regional Council Policy Manual which would include a Code of Conduct prior to approving the proposed amendment today (Clark, Ramirez, Mitchell, Viegas‐Walker, Becerra, Wapner and Lane). A MOTION was made (Lane) to table amendment 2C until next year so that the Regional Council Policy Manual is completed with more information and detail for the Regional Council to have further discussion. Motion was SECONDED (Ramirez) and passed by the following votes: FOR: Benoit, Berry, Brown, Buscaino, Clark, Curtis, Gazeley, Gharpetian, Hagman, Judge, Lane, Lorimore,

Medina, Messina, Minagar, Mitchell, Mulvihill, Nagel, O’Connor, Procter, Ramirez, Richardson, Rosenthal, Santa Ines, Solache, and Wapner (26).

AGAINST: Becerra, Finlay, Jahn, M. Martinez, Murray and Viegas‐Walker (6). ABSTAIN: None (0).

Staff Proposed Bylaws Amendment (LCMC Quorum) ‐ For amendment 2D, Joe Silvey, General Counsel, explained staff proposed lowering the quorum requirement of the Legislative/Membership and Communications Committee to one‐third of its voting membership to be consistent with other SCAG committees. A MOTION was made (Lorimore) to approve amendment 2D. Motion was SECONDED (Viegas‐Walker) and passed by the following votes:

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FOR: Becerra, Benoit, Berry, Brown, Buscaino, Clark, Curtis, Finlay, Gazeley, Gharpetian, Hagman, Jahn,

Judge, Lane, Lorimore, M. Martinez, Medina, Messina, Minagar, Mitchell, Mulvihill, Murray, Nagel, O’Connor, Procter, Ramirez, Richardson, Rosenthal, Santa Ines, Solache, Viegas‐Walker and Wapner (32).


Staff Proposed Bylaws Amendment (Appointments to Policy Committees for Unrepresented Cities) – With regard to amendment 2E, Joe Silvey, General Counsel, explained the proposed amendment would allow greater participation in the Policy Committees and would allow additional at‐large appointments by the President in response to written requests from a city that seeks to have one of its councilmember on i the Policy Committees. Supervisor Curt Hagman, San Bernardino County, offered caution regarding the additional number of members being added and potentially diluting the basic structure of the District representation in the region. Hasan Ikhrata, Executive Director, explained there are member cities who do not have city council members sitting on the Regional Council or Policy Committees. This amendment would offer the opportunity for thse cities to be have a councilmen on the committees. Councilmember Cheryl Viegas‐Walker, El Centro, District 1, asked if there is an attendance policy for the Policy Committees and how it relates to the quorum requirement. She made a motion to support amendment 2E with a modification to indicate that the Regional Council Policy Manual include a provision relating to attendance at Policy Committee meetings. Councilmember Viegas‐Walker made a motion to this effect, which was seconded by President Finlay. Councilmember Judy Mitchell, Rolling Hills Estates, District 40, requested a friendly amendment to the motion to also limit the number of President’s at‐large appointments to six (6) members for each of the Policy Committees while encouraging greater participation from these cities. Supervisor Curt Hagman, San Bernardino County, reiterated his concern that adding more Policy Committee members could potentially skew the basic regional representation of a committee and cause the committee to support policy decisions that would not be representative of the entire region. Councilmember Viegas‐Walker restated her motion to approve amendment 2E with the inclusion of the attendance policy for the Policy Committees in the Regional Council Policy Manual and accepted the friendly amendment to limit the number of President’s at large appointments to six (6) members for each of the Policy Committees. Motion was SECONDED (Finlay) and passed by the following votes: FOR: Becerra, Benoit, Berry, Brown, Buscaino, Clark, Curtis, Finlay, Gazeley, Gharpetian, Jahn, Judge,

Lane, Lorimore, M. Martinez, Medina, Messina, Minagar, Mitchell, Mulvihill, Murray, Nagel, O’Connor, Procter, Ramirez, Richardson, Rosenthal, Santa Ines, Viegas‐Walker and Wapner (31).

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AGAINST: Hagman (1). ABSTAIN: None (0).

Staff Proposed Bylaw Amendments (Clarifications, Errors and Omissions) – For amendment 2F, Joe Silvey, General Counsel, explained that staff proposed several corrections and clarifications to the Bylaws which were listed and illustrated in the attachments to the Bylaw Committee report. He also explained that listed item 3 was not properly shown in Article IV B (3) and the amended version of Article IV B (3) should have indicated that the number of days for the notice of a regular meeting of the General Assembly to be given to the Official Representatives and Alternates was proposed to be reduced from 30 days to 21 days. A MOTION was made (M. Martinez) to approve amendment 2F. Motion was SECONDED (Viegas‐Walker) and passed by the following votes: FOR: Becerra, Benoit, Berry, Brown, Clark, Curtis, Finlay, Gazeley, Gharpetian, Jahn, Judge, Lane,

Lorimore, M. Martinez, Medina, Messina, Minagar, Mitchell, Mulvihill, Murray, Nagel, O’Connor, Procter, Ramirez, Richardson, Rosenthal, Santa Ines, Viegas‐Walker and Wapner (29).


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Due to lack of time, no report was provided. BUSINESS UPDATE Due to lack of time, no report was provided. AIR RESOURCES BOARD UPDATE Due to lack of time, no report was provided. PRESIDENT’S REPORT President Finlay announced members should inform staff should they be interested in serving in the Scholarship Committee. She also announced the SCAG Legislative Advocacy in Sacramento is scheduled for March 7 – 8, 2018. Lastly, she invited the members to attend the SCAG Open House scheduled for March 28, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. New Members and Committee Appointments There were no new appointments.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS Due to lack of time, a report was not provided by the following Policy Committees: Community, Economic and Human Development (CEHD); Energy and Environment Committee (EEC); and Transportation Committee (TC). FUTURE AGENDA ITEM/S There were no future agenda items. ANNOUNCEMENT/S President Finlay announced the next meeting of the Regional Council is scheduled for Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Wilshire Grand Center, 900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90017. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, President Finlay adjourned the Regional Council meeting at 2:09 p.m.

[MINUTES ARE UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE REGIONAL COUNCIL] //

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900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1700, Los Angeles, California 90017Agenda Item No. 3

Thursday, April 5, 2018

To: Regional Council (RC) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S

APPROVAL

From:

Hasan Ikhrata, Executive Director

Subject:

Approval of Additional Stipend Payments

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve additional stipend payments for SCAG President Margaret Finlay, Duarte, District 35; First Vice President Alan Wapner, SBCTA; and Second Vice President Bill Jahn, Big Bear Lake, District 11, who, over the past months, attended and represented SCAG at several meetings and agency‐sponsored events and are eligible to receive stipends pursuant to the Regional Council Stipend Policy.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Regional Council Stipend Policy, staff is seeking Regional Council approval for SCAG President Margaret Finlay, Duarte, District 35; First Vice President Alan Wapner; and Second Vice President Bill Jahn, for additional stipend payments, as requested, for attending and representing SCAG at several meetings and agency‐sponsored events. Nine (9) or more per diem stipends per month for Regional Council officers and members require Regional Council approval.

STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 7: Secure funding to support agency priorities to effectively and efficiently deliver work products.

BACKGROUND: In accordance with the Regional Council Policy Manual, Article VI, Sections 1.4 – 1.6, “Regional Council members are eligible to receive up to six (6) per diem stipends per month. The President may authorize up to two (2) additional per diem stipends per month for Regional Council members. Nine (9) or more per diem stipends per month for Regional Council officers and members require Regional Council approval.” For Regional Council approval, the following is a list of stipend requested by President Finlay; First Vice President Wapner; and Second Vice President Bill Jahn who submitted nine (9) or more stipend requests for a single month: For the month of January 2018, President Finlay attended the following which will count towards her 9th through 11th stipend request:

January 9 – meeting in Sacramento;

January 25 – teleconference with SCAG General Counsel

January 31 – Executive Officers dinner meeting.

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For the month of February 2018, President Finlay attended the following which will count towards her 9th through 12th stipend request:

February 23 – Breakfast meeting with SCAG Executive Director

February 26 – Breakfast meeting GLUE Council

February 27 – Meeting with General Counsel

February 28 – Executive Officers dinner meeting

For the month of February 2018, First Vice President Wapner attended the following which will count towards his 9th through 10th stipend request:

February 21 – Executive Committee Conference Call

February 28 – Executive Officers dinner meeting

For the month of March 2018, Second Vice President Jahn attended the following which will count towards his 9th through 10th stipend request:

March 20 – Meeting with Internal Auditor

March 28 – Bylaws meeting

FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for stipends are included in the General Fund Budget (800‐0160.01: Regional Council).

ATTACHMENT/S: None

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April 5, 2018

To: Regional Council (RC)


From: Hasan Ikhrata, Executive Director, (213) 236‐1944,[email protected]

Subject: SCAG Participation in Meeting with Metro Vancouver and Coalition of Cities/Regions, May 16 ‐18, 2018

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve SCAG staff, Annie Nam, Manager of Goods Movement and Transportation Finance and Warren Whiteaker, Program Manager I, to represent SCAG and participate in meetings with an international and national coalition of cities/regions addressing mobility management challenges. The meeting is hosted by Metro Vancouver on May 16 ‐ May 18, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. SCAG is seeking authorization for expenditure of approximately $4,100 to cover staff travel expenses from SCAG’s FY17‐18 OWP. Per SCAG Travel Policy, foreign travel requires Regional Council approval. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 1: Produce innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for Southern Californians. BACKGROUND: Metro Vancouver extended an invitation to SCAG staff to participate in meetings with a coalition of international and national cities/regions addressing mobility management challenges. The meetings are intended to share lessons learned about effective strategies and to support ongoing analytical and stakeholder engagement efforts. The meetings are scheduled to take place May 16‐18, 2018. This is a unique opportunity to join with other leading public sector practitioners from across the United States and with key international participants on a three day working session in Canada. The meetings will include discussions and expert briefings. In light of SCAG’s critical work in mobility management and pricing, staff’s participation will be invaluable for broadening perspectives on key strategies incorporated into SCAG’s 2016 RTP/SCS; continuing engagement with regional partners on mobility management strategies; and valuable input for the development of the 2020 RTP/SCS. SCAG is seeking authorization for expenditure of approximately $4,100 to cover travel costs (air and ground transportation = $600 per staff; lodging = $1,000 per staff; travel incidentals and meals = $450 per staff) to be funded from SCAG’s FY17‐18 OWP. FISCAL IMPACT: Total costs are estimated to be about $4,100 to cover travel costs. Per SCAG Travel Policy, foreign travel requires Regional Council approval.

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April 5, 2018

To: Executive/Administration Committee (EAC)

Regional Council (RC)


From: Basil Panas, Chief Financial Officer, (213) 236‐1817, [email protected]

Subject: Contracts Amendment $75,000 or Greater: Contract No. 17‐034‐G1, Construction Services SCAG Los Angeles Office

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 17‐034 G1 with JDM Contractors, in an amount not to exceed $225,000, increasing the contract value from $5,600,000 to $5,825,000. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On April 6, 2017, SCAG awarded Contract No. 17‐034‐G1 to JDM Conractors to provide construction and construction supervision services related to the build out and construction of SCAG’s new Los Angeles Office at 900 Wilshire Boulevard. On July 6, 2017, the Regional Council authorized the amendment of the contract to add $1,100,000 of funding based on the revised estimates for the construction. As part of the final Fire Department Inspection results and to receive the final approval of occupancy for the new office, the Fire Department requires additional construction to meet Fire Code standards on the 17th Floor. The cost of the additional constructions exceeds the existing contract amount and therefore, SCAG staff seeks approval of an additional $225,000 to complete these changes. This amendment exceeds $75,000, and therefore, in accordance with the SCAG Procurement Manual (dated 12/01/16) Section 8.3, it requires the Regional Council’s approval. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan Goal Goal 4: Provide innovative information and value added services to enhance member agencies’ planning and operations and promote regional collaboration and Goal 5: Recruit, support, and develop a world‐class workforce and be the workplace of choice. BACKGROUND: Staff recommends executing the following contract amendment that is $75,000 or greater: Consultant/Contract # Amendments Purpose Amendment

AmountJDM Contractors (17‐034‐G1)

To pay for the additional constructions costs required by the City of Los Angeles Fire

$225,000

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Department to meet Fire Code Requirements and enable SCAG to receive its final certificate of occupancy for the Los Angeles Office.

FISCAL IMPACT: Funding of $225,000 is available in the FY 2017‐18 budget (700‐4743E.01: 900 Wilshire Office). ATTACHMENT: Summary of Amendment No. 2 to Consultant Contract No. 17‐034 G1

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CONSULTANT CONTRACT 17‐034‐G1 AMENDMENT 2

Consultant: JDM Contractors Background & Scope of Work:

On April 6, 2017, SCAG awarded Contract No. 17‐034‐G1 to JDM Contractors to provide construction and construction supervision services related to the build out and construction of SCAG’s new Los Angeles Office at 900 Wilshire Boulevard. On July 6, 2017, the Regional Council authorized the amendment of the contract to add $1,100,000 of funding based on the revised estimates for the construction.

This amendment will enable the consultant to perform the construction required by the Los Angeles Fire Department to meet Fire Code standards on the 17th floor and enable SCAG to receive a final certificate of occupancy for the Los Angeles Office. The extent of these requirements did not become known until after SCAG moved into the 900 Wilshire building and the City of Los Angeles inspected the

building for occupancy.

This amendment increases the contract value from $5,600,000 to $5,825,000. Project’s Benefits & Key Deliverables:

The project’s benefits and key deliverables include, but are not limited to, obtaining new, efficient, sustainable, safe, productive, empowering office space.

Strategic Plan: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan Goal 4: Provide innovative information

and value‐added services to enhance member agencies’ planning and operations and promote regional collaboration and Goal 5: Recruit, support, anddevelop a world‐class workforce and be the workplace of choice.

Amendment Amount:

Amendment 2 $225,000Amendment 1 $1,100,000Original contract value $4,500,000Total contract value is not to exceed $5,825,000

This amendment exceeds $75,000, as well as 30% of the contract’s original value.Therefore, in accordance with the SCAG Procurement Manual (dated 12/01/16)Section 8.3, it requires the Regional Council’s approval.

Contract Period: April 6, 2017 through June 30, 2018 Project Number: 700‐04743.01 $225,000

Funding source: Transportation Development Act (TDA) Fund

Funding of $225,000 is available in the FY 2017‐18 budget in Project Number 700‐4743E.01: 900 Wilshire Office.

Basis for the Amendment:

As previously stated above, this amendment will enable the consultant to performthe construction required by the Los Angeles Fire Department to meet Fire Code standards and enable SCAG to receive a final certificate of occupancy for the LosAngeles Office. The extent of these requirements did not become known until afterSCAG moved into the 900 Wilshire building and the City of Los Angeles inspected

the building for occupancy. Without the amendment, SCAG will not be able to meet

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the Fire Code standards and jeopardize receiving the final certificate of occupancyfor the Los Angeles Office.

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Conflict Of Interest (COI) Form ‐ Attachment For April 5, 2018 Regional Council Approval

Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 17‐034 G1 with JDM Contractors, in an amount not to exceed $225,000, increasing the contract value from $5,600,000 to $5,825,000. The consultant for this contract is:

Consultant Name

Did the consultant disclose a conflict in the Conflict of Interest Form they submitted with its original proposal

(Yes or No)? JDM Contractors (prime consultant) No ‐ form attached

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April 5, 2018





Subject: Contracts Amendment $75,000 or Greater: Contract No. 17‐010‐C1, Year 2016 Model Update and Validation for 2020 Regional Transportation Planning/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS)

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 17‐010‐C1, with WSP USA Inc., in an amount not to exceed $ $208,952, increasing the contract value from $784,499 to $993,451, and extending the contract term from June 30, 2018 to December 31, 2018. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On March, 22, 2017, SCAG awarded Contract No. 17‐010‐C1 to WSP USA Inc. to update and validate SCAG’s travel demand model (Model). The Model will be used to analyze SCAG’s various plans, programs and projects; including assessing the impact that various transportation and land use policies have on traffic and air quality. The Model will be the primary tool used in the analysis of SCAG’s 2020 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategies (RTP/SCS). This amendment will enable the consultant to streamline the Model’s operation and improve the accuracy of the Model’s forecasting capability. This amendment exceeds $75,000. Therefore, in accordance with the SCAG Procurement Manual (dated 12/01/16) Section 8.3, it requires the Regional Council’s approval. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan Goal 4: Provide innovative information and value added services to enhance member agencies’ planning and operations and promote regional collaboration. BACKGROUND: Staff recommends executing the following contract amendment that is $75,000 or greater: Consultant/Contract # Amendments Purpose Amendment

AmountWSP USA Inc. (17‐010‐C1)

A recent review of the Model indicated that a more comprehensive update of the Model would be required than what was envisioned in

$208,952

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the original scope of work. This amendment will enable the consultant to perform the necessary work to improve the Model’s forecasting capabilities.

FISCAL IMPACT: Funding of $100,000 is available in the FY 2017‐18 budget in project 070‐0130.13, and the remaining $108,952 is expected to be available in the FY 2018‐19 budget in project 070‐0130.10, subject to budget availability. ATTACHMENT: Summary of Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 17‐010‐C1

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SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 17‐010‐C1

Consultant: WSP USA Inc. Background & Scope of Work:

On March 22, 2017, SCAG awarded Contract No. 17‐010‐C1 to WSP USA Inc. to update and validate SCAG’s travel demand model (Model). The Model will be used to analyze SCAG’s various plans, programs and projects including assessing the impact that various transportation and land use policies have on traffic and airquality. The Model will be the primary tool used in the analysis of SCAG’s 2020 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategies (RTP/SCS). This amendment will enable the consultant to streamline the Model’s operation andimprove the accuracy of the Model’s forecasting capabilities. This amendment also increases the contract value from $784,499 to $993,451 and extends the contract term from June 30, 2018 to December 31, 18 to enable the consultant to perform the additional work.

Project’s Benefits & Key Deliverables:

The project’s benefits and key deliverables include, but are not limited to:

Providing a comprehensive travel demand model that is capable of analyzingvarious transportation improvements and policies in support of the 2020RTP/SCS and other major plans and projects;

Providing transportation model software that can streamline model operations and minimize model running time;

Providing SCAG staff technical assistance, as well as providing programmingsupport on model output analysis;

Delivering model software and model documentation; and

Conducting peer review workshop. Strategic Plan: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan Goal 4: Provide innovative

information and value added services to enhance member agencies’ planning and operations and promote regional collaboration.

Amendment Amount:

Amendment 5 (administrative ‐ no change to contract’s value) $208,952Amendment 4 (administrative ‐ no change to contract’s value) $0Amendment 3 (administrative ‐ no change to contract’s value) $0Amendment 2 (administrative ‐ no change to contract’s value) $0Amendment 1 (administrative ‐ no change to contract’s value) $0Original contract value $784,499Total contract value is not to exceed $993,451 This amendment exceeds $75,000. Therefore, in accordance with the SCAGProcurement Manual (dated 12/01/16) Section 8.3, it requires the Regional Council’s approval.

Contract Period: March 22, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Project Number: 070‐0130B.13 $88,530

070‐0130E.13 $11,470

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Funding sources: Consolidated Planning Grant –Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Transportation Development Act (TDA). Funding of $100,000 is available in the FY 2017‐18 budget in project 070‐0130.13, and the remaining $108,952 is expected to be available in the FY 2018‐19 budget in project 070‐0130.10, subject to budget availability.


As staff begins development of the 2020 RTP/SCS, a recent review of the Model indicated that a more comprehensive update of the Model will be required than what was envisioned in the original scope of work. To enhance the Model’s capability to fully support the analysis for the 2020 RTP/SCS, streamline the Model’soperation and improve the accuracy of the Model’s forecasting capabilities, SCAG modeling staff recommends the consultant: 1. Perform Time of Day Improvement – The consultant shall improve and enhance

two sub‐models that are critical to estimate travel schedule of the Model: A)activity time allocation model, and B) daily schedule consolidation model. The consultant shall perform data analysis, model enhancements and testing; and

2. Conduct a Peer Review Workshop (Workshop) and perform Final ModelImprovement – The Workshop provides staff an opportunity to invite industryexperts to review SCAG’s methodology and data to ensure that the technicalprocesses of SCAG’s Model meets all the requirements. The RTP Guidelinesissued by the California Transportation Commission also recommends Model peer review. The consultant shall organize and conduct a Workshop for SCAG inSeptember or October 2018. Following the Workshop, the consultant shallsummarize recommendations that come out of the Workshop for staff to review and consider for the next steps.

Without these enhancements SCAG’s transportation model will not provide accountable model analysis to the 2020 RTP/SCS.

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Conflict Of Interest (COI) Form ‐ Attachment For April, 5, 2018 Regional Council Approval

Approve Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 17‐010‐C1, with WSP USA Inc., in an amount not to exceed $208,952, increasing the contract value from $784,499 to $993,451, and extending the contract term from 6/30/18 to 12/31/18. The consultant team for this contract includes:

Consultant Name Did the consultant disclose a conflict in the Conflict of Interest Form they submitted with its original proposal

(Yes or No)?

WSP USA Inc. (prime consultant) No subconsultants

Yes ‐ form attached

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SCAG CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM

RFP No./Contract No. 17-010-C1 Amendment 5

SECTION I: INSTRUCTIONS

All persons or firms seeking contracts must complete and submit a SCAG Conflict of Interest Form along with the proposal. This requirement also applies to any proposed subconsultant(s). Failure to comply with this requirement may cause your proposal to be declared non-responsive. In order to answer the questions contained in this form, please review SCAG’s Conflict of Interest Policy, the list of SCAG employees, and the list of SCAG’s Regional Council members. All three documents can be viewed online at www.scag.ca.gov. The SCAG Conflict of Interest Policy is located under “OPPORTUNITIES”, then “Doing Business with SCAG” and scroll down under the “CONTRACTS” tab; whereas the SCAG staff may be found under “ABOUT” then “Employee Directory”; and Regional Council members can be found under “ABOUT”, then scroll down to “ELECTED OFFICIALS” on the left side of the page and click on “See the list of SCAG representative and their Districts.”

Any questions regarding the information required to be disclosed in this form should be directed

to SCAG’s Deputy Legal Counsel, especially if you answer “yes” to any question in this form, as doing so MAY also disqualify your firm from submitting an offer on this proposal

Name of Firm: WSP USA Inc.

Name of Preparer: Lisa Maurath

Project Title: Update and Validate SCAG’s 2016 Activity Based Model

Date Submitted: 3/21/18 SECTION II: QUESTIONS 1. During the last twelve (12) months, has your firm provided a source of income to employees of

SCAG or members of the SCAG Regional Council, or have any employees or Regional Council members held any investment (including real property) in your firm?

YES NO If “yes,” please list the names of those SCAG employees and/or SCAG Regional Council members and the nature of the financial interest:

Name Nature of Financial Interest

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http://www.scag.ca.gov/

2. Have you or any members of your firm been an employee of SCAG or served as a member of the SCAG Regional Council within the last twelve (12) months?

YES NO If “yes,” please list name, position, and dates of service:

Name Position Dates of Service

3. Are you or any managers, partners, or officers of your firm related by blood or marriage/domestic partnership to an employee of SCAG or member of the SCAG Regional Council that is considering your proposal?

YES NO If “yes,” please list name and the nature of the relationship:

Name Relationship

4. Does an employee of SCAG or a member of the SCAG Regional Council hold a position at your firm as a director, officer, partner, trustee, employee, or any position of management?

YES NO If “yes,” please list name and the nature of the relationship:

Name Relationship

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5. Have you or any managers, partners, or officers of your firm ever given (directly or indirectly), or offered to give on behalf of another or through another person, campaign contributions or gifts to any current employee of SCAG or member of the SCAG Regional Council (including contributions to a political committee created by or on behalf of a member/candidate)?

YES NO If “yes,” please list name, date gift or contribution was given/offered, and dollar value:

Name Date Dollar Value

SECTION III: VALIDATION STATEMENT This Validation Statement must be completed and signed by at least one General Partner, Owner, Principal, or Officer authorized to legally commit the proposer.

DECLARATION I, (printed full name) __Lisa Maurath_________, hereby declare that I am the (position or title) _Los Angeles Area Manager__of (firm name) ___WSP USA Inc.____________________, and that I am duly authorized to execute this Validation Statement on behalf of this entity. I hereby state that this SCAG Conflict of Interest Form dated __3/21/18_________________ is correct and current as submitted. I acknowledge that any false, deceptive, or fraudulent statements on this Validation Statement will result in rejection of my contract proposal.

3/21/18 Signature of Person Certifying for Proposer

(original signature required) Date

NOTICE A material false statement, omission, or fraudulent inducement made in connection with this SCAG Conflict of Interest Form is sufficient cause for rejection of the contract proposal or revocation of a prior contract award.

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Subject: Amendment that exceeds $75,000 and increases the contract value above $200,000: Contract No. 17‐028‐SS1, Regional Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Study, "SCAG Pathways to 2050"

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 17‐028‐SS1, in an amount not to exceed $84,428 to Energy and Environmental Economics (E3), to provide additional regional vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analysis to leverage existing statewide analysis, increasing the contract value from $198,033 to $282,461 to enable the consultant to perform the additional work. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On May 3, 2017, SCAG awarded a sole source contract (Contract No. 17‐028‐SS1) to E3 to prepare a 2050 Pathways Study for the SCAG region, replicating the statewide California Pathways study but using regional inputs, regional planning priorities, regional scenarios, regional policy options and resulting in regional outputs specific to the SCAG region. E3 developed the statewide model as a proprietary tool for GHG analysis. The purpose of this amendment is to revise the scope of work to allow for the providision of additional regional VMT analysis to leverage existing statewide analysis, including California Pathways model and scenarios. Staff shall use the modified model to test three (3) additional GHG reduction scenarios for the SCAG region. This amendment exceeds $75,000 and increases the contract value above $200,000. Therefore, in accordance with the SCAG Procurement Manual (dated 12/01/16) Section 8.3, it requires the Regional Council’s approval. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan Goal 4: Provide innovative information and value added services to enhance member agencies’ planning and operations and promote regional collaboration. BACKGROUND: Staff recommends executing the following contract amendment that is $75,000 or greater: Consultant/Contract # Amendments Purpose Amendment

AmountEnergy and Environmental

The purpose of this amendment is to provide additional regional VMT analysis to leverage

$84,428

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Economics (17‐028‐SS1)

existing statewide analysis, including California Pathways model and scenarios. In addition, the consultant shall create a new interactive tool to allow staff and stakeholders to display the inputs and outputs of the VMT analysis.

FISCAL IMPACT: Funding of $282,461 is available in the FY 2017‐18 budget in Project Numbers 065‐2663B.03 and 065‐2663E.03. ATTACHMENT: Summary of Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 17‐028‐SS1

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SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 17‐028‐SS1

Consultant: Energy and Environmental Economics (E3) Background & Scope of Work:

On May 3, 2017, SCAG awarded a sole source contract to E3 to prepare a 2050 Pathways Study for the SCAG region, replicating the statewide California Pathwaysstudy but using regional inputs, regional planning priorities, regional scenarios,regional policy options and resulting in regional outputs specific to the SCAG region. E3 developed the statewide model as a proprietary tool for greenhouse gas (GHG)analysis. The purpose of this amendment is to amend the scope of work to allow for the provision ofadditional regional vehicle miles travelled (VMT) analysis to leverage existing statewide analysis, including California Pathways model and scenarios. Staff shall use the modified model to test three (3) additional GHG reduction scenarios for the SCAG region. In addition, the consultant shall create a new interactive tool to allow staff and stakeholders to display the inputs and outputs of the VMTanalysis. This amendment also increases the contract value from $198,033 to $282,461 to enable the consultant to perform the additional work. This increase is due to the additional tasks required to enhance the functionality ofthe California Pathways model, and to make the model more robust.


The project’s benefits and key deliverables include, but are not limited to:The consultant shall prepare a 2050 GHG Pathways Study for the SCAG region,utilizing regional inputs, regional planning priorities, regional scenarios, regionalpolicy options and resulting in regional outputs specific to the SCAG region. Thisstudy and analysis will be invaluable for crafting the 2020 Regional Transportation Plan / Sustainable Communities (RTP/SCS). The deliverables will be a Draft and Final Report and Technical Appendices.

Strategic Plan: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan Goal 4: Provide innovative information and

value added services to enhance member agencies’ planning and operations andpromote regional collaboration

Amendment Amount:

Amendment 3 $84,428Amendment 2 (administrative – no change to contract’s value) $0Amendment 1 (administrative ‐ no change to contract’s value) $0Original contract value $198,033Total contract value is not to exceed $282,461 This amendment exceeds $75,000 and increases the contract value above $200,000. Therefore, in accordance with the SCAG Procurement Manual (dated 12/01/16) Section 8.3, it requires the Regional Council’s approval.

Contract Period: May 3, 2017 through June 30, 2018 Project Number: 065‐2663B.03 $250,063

065‐2663E.03 $32,398

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Funding sources: Consolidated Planning Grant – Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5303 and Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funding of $282,461 is available in the FY 2017‐18 budget in Project Numbers 065‐2663B.03 and 065‐2663E.03.


This amendment is needed to add additional tasks required to enhance thefunctionality of the model, and to make the model more robust. California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff, who are on the project advisory committee,suggested this additional work to make the SCAG version more understandable andinteractive for users. The Scoping Plan adopted by CARB in December 2017 requiresthe model to provide this analysis. This amendment will help develop the GHGreduction and VMT reduction elements in the 2020 RTP/SCS and Program Environment Impact Report (PEIR).

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Conflict Of Interest (COI) Form ‐ Attachment For April 5, 2018 Regional Council Approval

Approve Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 17‐028‐SS1, in an amount not to exceed $84,428 to Energy and Environmental Economics (E3), to provide additional regional vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analysis to leverage existing statewide analysis, increasing the contract value from $198,033 to $282,461 to enable the consultant to perform the additional work. The consultant team for this contract includes:

Consultant Name Did the consultant disclose a conflict in the Conflict of Interest Form they submitted with its original proposal

(Yes or No)?

Energy and Environmental Economics (E3) (prime consultant)

No ‐ form attached

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900 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90017Agenda Item No. 8

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From: Art Yoon; Director of Policy & Public Affairs; (213) 236‐1840; [email protected]

Subject: SCAG Memberships & Sponsorships

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: At its meeting on March 20, 2018, the Legislative/Communications & Membership Committee (LCMC) recommended approval of up to $5,000 in memberships for the California Contract Cities Association; and $75,000 in sponsorships for the National League of Cities 2018 Cities Summit. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 2: Advance Southern California’s policy interests and planning priorities through regional, statewide, and national engagement and advocacy. BACKGROUND: Item 1: California Contract Cities Association (CCCA)Type: Membership Amount: $5,000 California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) is a network of member cities united for a common cause. The goal of CCCA is to serve as an advocate for cities contracting for municipal services and to ensure they receive these services at a minimum cost. Through educational seminars, networking opportunities, and partnerships with numerous public, private, and not for profit organizations, the association provides meaningful resources to influence policy decisions affecting member cities. The Association is composed of 70 member cities and represents nearly seven million residents from across California. SCAG staff is recommending that the agency maintain membership at the “Silver” level, which will provide SCAG with the following: ‐ An opportunity to attend monthly CCCA Board of Directors Meetings (meal cost included for one

(1) company representative); ‐ Link to SCAG website in Associate Members Directory on CCCA website; ‐ Sponsor recognition (including signage) at educational seminars;

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‐ Access to CCCA membership roster and conference registration lists; ‐ One (1) registration at the Annual Municipal Seminar; ‐ Participation on the Associate Members Program Steering Committee; and ‐ Access to select CCCA City Managers/Administration Committee meetings. Item 2: National League of Cities 2018 Cities SummitType: Sponsorship Amount: $75,000 The National League of Cities will be holding its annual City Summit in Los Angeles, CA at the Los Angeles Convention Center from November 7‐10, 2018. This annual event brings together all levels of city leaders in the United States – from Mayors and Councilmembers to professional staff. Future leaders from across the United States will have the opportunity to share knowledge, network, and discuss methods of making America’s cities and towns a greater place to live and work. The 2017 National League of Cities Summit was held in Charlotte, NC and attracted over 3,800 attendees from more than 1,900 cities, towns, and villages from every state, plus cities in Canada, France, Israel, Japan, and Latvia. Staff is recommending sponsorship at the “Platinum” level in the amount of $75,000, which includes the following benefits: ‐ Brand visibility: conference website, program book, onsite, and the mobile app; ‐ Pre‐ and post‐conference attendee lists; ‐ Eight (8) full conference registrations; ‐ Half‐page advertisement in the conference program book; ‐ Exhibit booth (10’ x 20’); ‐ Four (4) invitations to the Board of Directors Event; ‐ Conference bag insert; ‐ Buyers program; and ‐ Guest post on the CitiesSpeak blog. FISCAL IMPACT: $80,000 for memberships and sponsorships is included in the approved FY 17‐18 General Fund budget. ATTACHMENT(S): None

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Subject: AB 2417 (Rodriguez) – Metro Gold Line Foothill ExtensionConstruction Authority

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Oppose Unless Amended EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Existing law creates the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority, governed by a board of five (5) voting members and four (4) nonvoting members, for purposes relating to the development of the light rail project (i.e., the Metro Gold Line) extending from the City of Los Angeles to the Cities of Pasadena and Montclair. AB 2417 would increase the number of voting members of the board by adding one additional voting member appointed by the City of Montclair. The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority plays a central role in the planning, funding, and implementation of the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, yet does not have a voting member on the Board. At its meeting on March 20, 2018, the Legislative/Communications & Membership Committee (LCMC) recommended an “oppose unless amended” position to the Regional Council. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 2: Advance Southern California’s policy interests and planning priorities through regional, statewide, and national engagement and advocacy. BACKGROUND: The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority is an independent transportation planning, design, and construction agency created by the California State Legislature through SB 1847 (Chapter 1021, Statutes of 1998). The Construction Authority’s board composition was further defined by AB 706 (Chapter 533, Statutes of 2011), setting the number of voting members at five (5) and nonvoting members at three (3). The agency was created to immediately resume design, contracting and construction of the Los Angeles to Pasadena Metro Gold Line (formerly the Pasadena Blue Line) which had been suspended by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) earlier that same year. The same legislation that created the Construction Authority also dictated its role to plan and construct any “fixed mass transit guide way eastward to Claremont.” AB 1600 (Chapter 189, Statutes of 2012), which extended the line into the County of San Bernardino to the Montclair Transcenter in

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the City of Montclair, also expanded the number of nonvoting members of the Construction Authority’s Board by adding one additional nonvoting member appointed by the former San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG). At present, the Construction Authority Board is composed of five (5) voting members and four (4) nonvoting members. Once construction is complete, the Construction Authority transfers the project to Metro to operate. This relationship is formalized in a Master Cooperative Agreement approved by the Boards of both Metro and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA). AB 2417 Introduced by Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez (D‐Pomona) on February 14, 2018, this bill would increase the number of voting members of the Construction Authority board by adding one additional voting member appointed by the City of Montclair. As a result, the Cities of Los Angeles, Montclair, Pasadena, and South Pasadena would each have a voting member. The other two voting members are Metro and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG). There would be no changes to the number and designation of nonvoting members. At present, one nonvoting member is appointed by the Governor of California, one nonvoting member is appointed by the City of Pasadena, one nonvoting member is appointed by the City of South Pasadena, and one nonvoting member is appointed by SBCTA. AB 2417 was referred to the Assembly Committee on Local Government on March 8, 2018. No hearing has been scheduled. Prior Committee Action The Montclair Transcenter plays a vital role—as a regional transit hub for numerous bus and rail operations serving San Bernardino County and the Inland Empire—in the region’s transportation system, and as a result, staff was not opposed to the City of Montclair being represented as a voting member on the Construction Authority board. Staff opposition, however, came from the disparity between SBCTA’s role in the planning, funding, and implementation of the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension and its current status as a nonvoting member of the Construction board. Staff noted that conversations between SCAG Executive Director Hasan Ikhrata and the chief executive officers of Metro and SBCTA reflected a mutual interest in a change in SBCTA’s membership on the Construction Authority board. The Committee concurred with staff’s position and believes that SBCTA’s role warrants a change in their representation on the board to a full voting member. For these reasons, the LCMC voted, at its meeting on March 20, 2018, to forward an “oppose unless amended” recommendation for AB 2417 to the Regional Council. ATTACHMENT(S): None

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Subject: AB 3162 (Friedman) – Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Support EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Members of the Regional Council may request that the agency take positions on pending legislation, even if the legislation falls outside the scope of SCAG’s traditional jurisdiction and responsibilities. SCAG Regional Council Member Laura Rosenthal (Malibu) has requested support for AB 3162 (Friedman) pertaining to alcoholism and drug abuse recovery facilities. At its meeting on March 20, 2018, the Legislative/Communications & Membership Committee (LCMC) recommended a support position on AB 3162. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 2: Advance Southern California’s policy interests and planning priorities through regional, statewide, and national engagement and advocacy. BACKGROUND: On an annual basis, the Regional Council adopts legislative priorities for the state and federal legislative session for that year. SCAG’s 2018 priorities, adopted at the March 1, 2018 Regional Council meeting, include issues traditional to SCAG’s portfolio, such as active transportation, cap‐and‐trade, freight and goods movement, housing/affordable housing, and transportation funding. From time to time, however, issues of importance to SCAG’s member agencies or individual members of the Regional Council, present themselves and members wish for SCAG to consider those measures for support or opposition. Under such circumstances, Regional Council Members have the authority to direct staff to bring forward those bills for consideration before the entire Regional Council. The Regional Council policy manual allows for SCAG to take positions on issues outside of SCAG’s traditional responsibilities, however the manual limits advocacy efforts to (1) writing a position letter to the author’s office for the record; and (2) monitoring the legislation by SCAG legislative staff and lobbyists.

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On March 1, 2018, SCAG Regional Council Member Laura Rosenthal (Malibu) requested support for AB 3162. AB 3162, introduced on February 16, 2018, is authored by Assemblymember Laura Friedman, co‐authored by Senator Ben Allen (D‐Redondo Beach) and Senator Henry Stern (D‐Calabasas), would require the Department of Health Care Services to deny an application for a license for a facility treating alcoholism or drug abuse if the facility’s proposed location is 300 feet or less from an existing facility. Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities serving adults by the Department of Health Care Services. AB 3162 would require, for any licensing application submitted on or after January 1, 2019, the department to deny an application for a new facility license, if the proposed location is in proximity to an existing facility that would result in overconcentration. The bill would prohibit the expansion or intensification of licensed existing facilities, as defined. The bill would require the department, at least 45 days prior to approving any application for any new facility, to post on its website the address of the proposed new facility. This bill would additionally make initial licenses to providers provisional for one year and revocable for good cause, as defined. The bill would require all programs and medical services offered or provided by a licensed alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility to be specified in the license application and provided exclusively within the licensed facility on the licensed property and for the benefit of the residents. The bill would increase the penalties for a violation of the licensing and regulatory provisions to not less than $1,000 or more than $15,000 per day for each violation, and increase the additional penalties for repeat violations, as specified. The bill would prohibit a person or entity found to be in violation of the licensing provisions described above from applying for initial licensure for two years, as specified. The bill would require the department to adopt regulations to implement these provisions on or before July 1, 2022, and would authorize the department to issue provider bulletins, written guidelines, or similar instructions until regulations are adopted, as specified. To date, the League of California Cities is the only (known) entity to offer support for AB 3162. AB 3162 was referred to the Assembly Committee on Health on March 15, 2018. A hearing has been scheduled for April 17, 2018. Prior Committee Action At its meeting on March 20, 2018, the Legislative/Communications & Membership Committee (LCMC) recommended a support position for AB 3162. ATTACHMENT(S): None

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Subject: Proposition 68

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Support EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This report contains a summary of Proposition 68 (2018), a qualified statewide proposition that will appear on the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election ballot. As there is a clear nexus between the ballot measure and the Regional Council‐adopted 2018 State & Federal Legislative Priorities, staff presented Proposition 68 to the Legislative/Communications & Membership Committee (LCMC) at its meeting on March 20, 2018, after which the LCMC recommended a “support” position to the Regional Council. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 2: Advance Southern California’s policy interests and planning priorities through regional, statewide, and national engagement and advocacy. BACKGROUND: There are five qualified ballot propositions for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election. SCAG has traditionally not taken positions on ballot propositions in prior elections unless there is a clear nexus between a proposed measure and a SCAG policy jurisdiction and/or an adopted legislative priority. The Regional Council adopted the LCMC‐recommended 2018 State & Federal Legislative Priorities at its March 1, 2018 meeting. Proposition 68 is summarized below. Proposition 68 SB 5 (De León) – Chapter 852, Statutes of 2017 California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 A YES vote supports this measure to authorize $4 billion in general obligation bonds for state and local parks, environmental protection projects, water infrastructure projects, and flood protection projects.

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A NO vote opposes this measure to authorize $4 billion in general obligation bonds for state and local parks, environmental protection projects, water infrastructure projects, and flood protection projects. Summary If approved by the voters, Proposition 68 would authorize $4 billion in bonds, pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law, to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access for all program. The measure would require that between 15%‐20% of the bond’s funds, depending on the type of project, be dedicated to projects in “severely disadvantaged communities,” which was defined by SB 5 as communities with median household incomes less than 60% of the statewide average. The largest amount of bond revenue—$725 million—would go toward neighborhood parks in park‐poor neighborhoods in accordance with the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Act of 2008's competitive grant program. A relatively large sum of funds through two allocations, $170 million and $30 million respectively, would go towards restoration activities related to the Salton Sea. Ten state conservancies, of which four are located entirely in (Baldwin Hills Conservancy, Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy, San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, and Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy) or partially in (State Coastal Conservancy) the six‐county SCAG region. The measure would also reallocate $100 million in unissued bonds that voters approved via Proposition 1 in 2014 ($7.545 billion in bond authorization), Proposition 84 in 2006 ($5.388 billion in bond authorization), and Proposition 40 in 2002 ($2.6 billion in bond authorization). Either through pre‐determined allocations or competitive grants, Southern California would be eligible for a sizable portion of the funds that would be available if Proposition 68 was passed by the voters. A table listing distribution of new bond revenue (i.e., the $4 billion called for if Proposition 68 is approved) is attached. The $100,000,000 in reallocated unissued bonds from previous ballot measures is not included in this table. Prior Committee Action Staff recommended that the LCMC forward a support recommendation for Proposition 68 to the Regional Council consistent with Regional Council‐adopted policy and legislative priorities to provide additional resources and tools to local government for uses including, but not limited to, infrastructure, transportation, active transportation, sustainable development, and environmental protection and the need to develop projects in these areas in a manner consistent with achieving California’s sustainability and climate goals. At its meeting on March 20, 2018, the LCMC voted to forward a “support” recommendation for Proposition 68 to the Regional Council. ATTACHMENT(S): Proposition 68 Revenue Distribution Table

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Proposition 68 (2018) Bond Revenue Distribution ($4,000,000,000 Total)

Note: Cells highlighted in green indicate uses that either will or Source: SB 5 (Chapter 852, Statutes of 2017) could result in distributions to the SCAG region. https://goo.gl/sXLgGn

Amount Use

$ 725,000,000 For the creation and expansion of safe neighborhood parks in park‐poor neighborhoods in accordance with the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Act of 2008’s competitive grant program

$ 350,000,000 For flood protection facilities, levee improvements, and related investments that protect persons and property from flood damage in the Central Valley

$ 290,000,000 For drought and groundwater investments to achieve regional sustainability, including the planning, design, and implementation of projects through competitive grants and loans for investments in groundwater recharge with surface water, stormwater, recycled water, and other conjunctive use projects, and projects to prevent or clean up contamination of groundwater that serves as a source of drinking water

$ 250,000,000 For clean drinking water and drought programs

$ 218,000,000 For restoration, preservation, and protection of existing state park facilities and units, including (a) Protection of natural resources to provide climate resilience, water supply, and water quality benefits; (b) Enhancement of access to state park facilities and units, including protection and improvement of lands adjacent to state park facilities to improve access or management efficiency; (c) The provision of low‐cost overnight accommodations in ways that enhance access and recreational opportunities for disadvantaged community residents and low‐income park visitors; and (d) Implementation of projects that address the department’s backlog of deferred maintenance

$ 200,000,000 For local park rehabilitation, creation, and improvement grants to local governments on a per capita basis to rehabilitate existing infrastructure and to address deficiencies in neighborhoods lacking access to the outdoors

$ 200,000,000 For implementation of voluntary agreements that provide multi‐benefit water quality, water supply, and watershed protection and restoration for the watersheds of the state to achieve the objectives of integrating regulatory and voluntary efforts, implementing an updated State Water Resources Control Boards’ San Francisco Bay/Sacramento‐San Joaquin Delta Estuary Water Quality Control Plan, and ensuring ecological benefits

$ 180,000,000 For 10 state conservancies, including: (1) Baldwin Hills Conservancy ($6,000,000); (2) California Tahoe Conservancy ($27,000,000); (3) Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy ($7,000,000); (4) Sacramento‐San Joaquin Delta Conservancy ($12,000,000); (5) San Diego River Conservancy ($12,000,000); (6) San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy ($30,000,000); (7) San Joaquin River Conservancy ($6,000,000); (8) Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy ($30,000,000); (9) Sierra Nevada Conservancy ($30,000,000); and (10) State Coastal Conservancy ($20,000,000)

$ 175,000,000 For projects that enhance and protect coastal and ocean resources

$ 170,000,000 For restoration activities identified in the Salton Sea Management Program Phase I: 10 Year Plan, dated March 2017, the final management plan report, and any subsequent revisions to this plan

$ 162,000,000 For grants pursuant to the California River Parkways Act of 2004 and the Urban Streams Restoration Program for projects that protect and enhance urban creeks

$ 137,000,000 For the Wildlife Conservation Board to provide regional conservation investment strategies, conservation plans, funds for the UC Natural Reserve System, and to improve national recreation areas serving urbanized areas

$ 100,000,000 For the purposes of stormwater, mudslide, and other flash‐flood‐related protections

$ 100,000,000 For competitive grants for multi‐benefit projects in urbanized areas to address flooding, including stormwater capture and reuse, planning and implementation of low‐impact development, restoration of urban streams and watersheds, and increasing permeable surfaces to help reduce flooding

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$ 80,000,000 For competitive grants for projects for treatment and remediation activities that prevent or reduce the contamination of groundwater that serves as a source of drinking water.

$ 60,000,000 For the construction, repair, modification, or removal of transportation or water resources infrastructure to improve wildlife or fish passage

$ 60,000,000 For the protection, restoration, and improvement of upper watershed lands in the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Mountains, including forest lands, meadows, wetlands, chaparral, and riparian habitat, in order to protect and improve water supply and water quality, improve forest health, reduce wildfire danger, mitigate the effects of wildfires on water quality and supply, increase flood protection, or to protect or restore riparian or aquatic resources

$ 60,000,000 For competitive grants to protect natural, cultural, historic, and Native American resources; covert retired fossil fuel power plant sites for open space, parks, or tourism; science centers; civic and athletic venues; cultural centers that recognize that contributions of the state's ethnic communities; and nonprofit aquariums

$ 50,000,000 For capital improvements that address the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s backlog of deferred maintenance

$ 50,000,000 For projects that provide ecological restoration of forests, including projects that include, but are not limited to, forest restoration activities that include hazardous fuel reduction, postfire watershed rehabilitation, prescribed or managed burns, acquisition of forest conservation easements or fee interests, and forest management practices that promote forest resilience to severe wildfire, climate change, and other disturbances

$ 40,000,000 For grants, awarded proportionally based on populations served, to local agencies that have obtained voter approval between November 1, 2012, through November 30, 2018, inclusive, for revenue enhancement measures aimed at improving and enhancing local or regional park infrastructure

$ 40,000,000 For projects that assist coastal communities, including those reliant on commercial fisheries, with adaptation to climate change, including projects that address ocean acidification, sea level rise, or habitat restoration and protection, including, but not limited to, the protection of coastal habitat associated with the Pacific Flyway.

$ 40,000,000 For projects to rehabilitate or improve local and state parks, restore watersheds and riparian zones, regional and community‐level fuel load reduction, compost application and food waste management, resources conservation and restoration projects, and for facility or equipment acquisition, development, restoration, and rehabilitation

$ 30,000,000 For grants to regional park districts, counties, and regional open‐space districts, open‐space authorities, joint powers authorities, and eligible nonprofit organizations on a competitive grant basis to create, expand, improve, rehabilitate, or restore parks and park facilities, including, but not limited to, trails, regional trail networks, regional sports complexes, low‐cost accommodations in park facilities, and visitor, outdoor, and interpretive facilities serving youth and communities of color

$ 30,000,000 For competitive grants to local agencies, state conservancies, federally recognized Native American tribes, non‐federally recognized California Native American tribes listed on the California Tribal Consultation List maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission, joint powers authorities, and nonprofit organizations to provide non‐motorized infrastructure development and enhancements that promote new or alternate access to parks, waterways, outdoor recreational pursuits, and forested or other natural environments to encourage health‐related active transportation and opportunities for Californians to reconnect with nature

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$ 30,000,000 For the Salton Sea Authority for capital outlay projects that provide air quality and habitat benefits and that implement the Natural Resources Agency’s Salton Sea Management Program

$ 30,000,000 For the acquisition, development, rehabilitation, restoration, protection, and expansion of wildlife corridors and open space to improve connectivity and reduce barriers between habitat areas and to protect and restore habitat associated with the Pacific Flyway

$ 30,000,000 For projects to improve conditions for fish and wildlife in streams, rivers, wildlife refuges, wetland habitat areas, and estuaries

$ 30,000,000 For the planning, development, and implementation of innovative farm and ranch management practices and protections that improve climate adaptation and resiliency by improving the soil health, carbon sequestration, and habitat of California’s farm and ranch lands and affiliated habitat, including working lands, open space, or riparian corridors, and that increase water retention and absorption, habitat values, species protection, and economic viability to reduce development pressure

$ 25,000,000 For a competitive grant program to provide new recreational opportunities to rural areas to support economic and health‐related goals

$ 25,000,000 For projects to restore riverside and streams in support of fisheries and wildlife, including projects that reconnect rivers with their flood plains, riparian and side‐channel habitat restoration, and restoration and protection of upper watershed forests and meadow systems that are important for fish and wildlife resources

$ 18,000,000 For the Wildlife Conservation Board to provide wildlife corridors and open space, improve threatened and endangered species habitat, improve adaptation and resilience of natural systems to climate change, protect and improve existing open‐space corridors and trail linkages, provide wildlife rehabilitation facilities, control invasive plants or insects, improve aquatic or riparian habitat, provide projects to benefit salmon and steelhead, provide hunting and wildlife‐dependent recreational opportunities through agreements with private landowners

$ 15,000,000 For grants to cities and districts in urbanized counties providing park and recreation services within jurisdictions of 200,000 or less in population

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Subject: Proposition 69

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Support EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This report contains a summary of Proposition 69 (2018), a qualified statewide proposition that will appear on the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election ballot. As there is a clear nexus between the ballot measure and the Regional Council‐adopted 2018 State & Federal Legislative Priorities, staff presented Proposition 69 to the Legislative/Communications & Membership Committee (LCMC) at its meeting on March 20, 2018, after which the LCMC recommended a “support” position to the Regional Council. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 2: Advance Southern California’s policy interests and planning priorities through regional, statewide, and national engagement and advocacy. BACKGROUND: There are five qualified ballot propositions for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election. SCAG has traditionally not taken positions on ballot propositions in prior elections unless there is a clear nexus between a proposed measure and a SCAG policy jurisdiction and/or an adopted legislative priority. The Regional Council adopted the LCMC‐recommended 2018 State & Federal Legislative Priorities at its March 1, 2018 meeting. Proposition 69 is summarized below. Proposition 69 ACA 5 (Frazier) – Resolution Chapter 30, Statutes of 2017 Motor vehicle fees and taxes: restriction on expenditures: appropriations limit

A YES vote supports this amendment to: ‐ Require that revenue from the diesel sales tax and Transportation Improvement Fee, as enacted

by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), be used for transportation‐related purposes; and

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‐ Exempt revenue generated by SB 1's tax increases and fee schedules from the state appropriations limit.

A NO vote opposes this amendment to: ‐ Require that revenue from the diesel sales tax and Transportation Improvement Fee, as enacted

by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), be used for transportation‐related purposes; and ‐ Exempt revenue generated by SB 1's tax increases and fee schedules from the state

appropriations limit. Summary Proposition 69 was part of a legislative package that included Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), also known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, which will result in an estimated $5.2 billion annual increase in revenues as a result of an increase in the gasoline excise tax and increases in the diesel excise tax and sales tax rate, an annual $25‐$100 Transportation Improvement Fee, and an annual $100 zero‐emission vehicles fee. Although a majority of these funds are already set aside in the Constitution and protected for transportation‐only purposes, the remainder will be allocated to new accounts that are not currently protected from non‐transportation usage. Proposition 69 would provide a Constitutional protection for revenue generated from the diesel sales tax and Transportation Improvement Fee (TIF) by limiting its usage to transportation‐related purposes. As of 2018, the state constitution prohibited the legislature from using gasoline excise tax revenue or diesel excise tax revenue for general non‐transportation purposes. The amendment would require the diesel sales tax revenue to be deposited into the Public Transportation Account, which was designed to distribute funds for mass transportation and rail systems. Proposition 69 would also require the TIF revenue be spent on public streets and highways and public transportation systems. Both the League of California Cities and California State Association of Counties support Proposition 69. Prior Committee Action Staff recommended that the LCMC forward a support recommendation for Proposition 69 to the Regional Council consistent with Regional Council‐adopted policy and legislative priorities to not only support and preserve existing sources of transportation funding and revenue, but to protect all existing and new sources of transportation funding from borrowing or use for any purpose other than transportation. At its meeting on March 20, 2018, the LCMC voted to forward a “support” recommendation for Proposition 69 to the Regional Council. ATTACHMENT(S): None

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Subject: SB 1119 (Newman) – Low Carbon Transit Operations Program

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Support EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Existing law requires, for recipient transit agencies whose service areas include disadvantaged communities, as specified, that those recipient transit agencies expend at least 50% of the total moneys they received as part of the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program on projects or services that meet specified requirements and benefit those disadvantaged communities. SB 1119 would authorize a recipient transit agency to satisfy the above‐stated requirements by expending at least 50% of program funds received on transit fare subsidies, specified transit connections, or technology improvements that reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. Staff presented SB 1119 to the Legislative/Communications & Membership Committee (LCMC) at its meeting on March 20, 2018, after which the LCMC recommended a “support” position to the Regional Council. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 2: Advance Southern California’s policy interests and planning priorities through regional, statewide, and national engagement and advocacy. BACKGROUND: Existing law requires all moneys, except for fines and penalties, collected by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) as part of the State of California’s cap‐and‐trade market‐based compliance mechanism to be deposited in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) and to be available upon appropriation. Existing law continuously appropriates specified portions of the annual proceeds in the fund to various programs, including 5% for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP), administered by the Department of Transportation (Caltrans), which provides operating and capital assistance for transit agencies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve mobility. For recipient transit agencies whose service areas include disadvantaged communities, they must expend at least 50% of the total moneys received as part of the LCTOP on projects or services that meet specified requirements and benefit those disadvantaged communities.

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SB 1119 Introduced by Senator Josh Newman (D‐Brea) on February 13, 2018, this bill would specifically revise the eligibility requirements for LCTOP funds to allow for flexibility in how these moneys are expended. Since some areas of the state do not have high concentrations of disadvantaged communities, some transit agencies are limited in how they can invest their LCTOP funding on transportation projects. The bill would authorize a recipient transit agency to satisfy the disadvantaged community investment requirements by expending at least 50% of program funds received on transit fare subsidies (including student transit passes), increased flexibility for transit connections, or technology improvements that reduce emissions of GHGs. Another issue that was identified was the LCTOP requirement for disadvantaged community‐focused funds to be used for transit projects that directly assist residents traveling from their homes to places of employment, health care facilities, and educational centers. Currently, if the rider’s trip to his or her final destination requires transfers within the transit system (but outside of the disadvantaged community), or includes a facility that is not within a disadvantaged community, the project would be rendered ineligible by LCTOP guidelines. This bill would allow for expenditures on these types transit connections to connect residents of disadvantaged communities or low‐income areas to major employment, medical, or education centers. The resulting increase in ridership from college students and other low‐income residents could reduce congestion and parking issues in the areas around community colleges and state universities while also aiding those in disadvantaged communities who must transfer within the transit system in order to get to their final destination. This bill would have the dual benefit of expanding the use of mass transit while simultaneously reducing the strain on the streets and parking lots around California’s community colleges and public universities. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is the sponsor of this bill. SB 1119 was referred to the Senate Committees on Transportation & Housing and Environmental Quality on February 22, 2018. Prior Committee Action Staff presented SB 1119 to the LCMC at its meeting on March 20, 2018, after which the LCMC voted to forward a support recommendation to the Regional Council. Support for SB 1119 is consistent with Regional Council‐adopted policy and legislative priorities to not only support transparency, sufficient allocation, and equitable distribution to the SCAG region of GGRF resources commensurate with the region’s responsibility and opportunity in meeting the state’s overall greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals, but also investment priorities that reflect the physical and social realities of the diverse communities across California. ATTACHMENT(S): None

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Subject: Emergency and Disaster Relief Legislation

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Support EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This report contains summaries of Assembly Bill (AB) 1877 (Limón), Senate Bill (SB) 821 (Jackson), and SB 1260 (Jackson), all of which were introduced in the aftermath of the devastating Thomas Fire that affected the Counties of Ventura and Santa Barbara. Staff presented these bills to the Legislative/Communications & Membership Committee (LCMC) at its meeting on March 20, 2018, after which the LCMC voted to forward a support recommendation on all three pieces of legislation to the Regional Council. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 2: Advance Southern California’s policy interests and planning priorities through regional, statewide, and national engagement and advocacy. BACKGROUND: T The Thomas Fire erupted on December 4, 2017 and proceeded to burn over 270,000 acres across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties in the span of five weeks. The fire destroyed or damaged more than 1,330 structures, cost over $177 million to fight, and over a billion dollars in damages. Storms in the aftermath of the Thomas Fire exacerbated the devastation, bringing deadly debris flows and mudslides to the region. Assemblymember Monique Limón (D‐Santa Barbara) and Senator Hannah‐Beth Jackson (D‐Santa Barbara) have each introduced bills that would, among other things, better prepare cities and counties to alert residents during emergency situations. Summaries for each bill are provided below.

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Bill: AB 1877 Author: Assemblymember Monique Limón (D‐Santa Barbara) Title: Office of Emergency Services: communications: translationStatus: Re‐Referred to the Assembly Committee on Governmental Organization: 2/26/2018 AB 1877 (https://goo.gl/xhE7xR) was introduced by Assemblymember Limón on January 17, 2018 and principally co‐authored by Senator Jackson. Existing law requires the Office of Emergency Services to prepare the state’s emergency and disaster response services for natural, technological, or manmade disasters and emergencies. This bill would require that the Office of Emergency Services translate any emergency communication into the most commonly spoken languages in an impacted county or counties. Much like how SCAG’s Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is required to be translated into languages other than English, this bill would make emergency communications accessible to households in which English is not the language spoken in the home. A hearing for AB 1877 has been scheduled for April 4, 2018 in the Assembly Committee on Governmental Organization. Bill: SB 821 Author: Senator Hannah‐Beth Jackson (D‐Santa Barbara) Title: Emergency notification: county jurisdictionsStatus: Amended by the Author and Re‐Referred to the Senate Committee on Rules: 3/12/2018 SB 821 (https://goo.gl/uYtT3k) was introduced by Senator Jackson on January 3, 2018 and principally co‐authored by Assemblymember Limón. Under existing law, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is responsible for the state’s emergency and disaster response services for natural, technological, or manmade disasters and emergencies, including activities necessary to prevent, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of emergencies and disasters to people and property. Existing law defines “emergency plan” for purposes of emergency services provided by local governments and requires each county, including a city and county, to integrate access and functional needs, as defined, into its emergency plan upon the next update of its emergency plan. This bill would establish a county‐operated public emergency warning system by allowing each county, including a city, to access contact information, including a person’s name, address, phone numbers, and email address, of resident accountholders through the records of a public utility or other agency responsible for water service, waste and recycling services, or other property‐related services, for the sole purpose of enrolling county residents in a county‐operated public emergency warning system. This bill would also set forth procedures to enable any resident to opt‐out of the warning system. To date, no hearing has been scheduled.

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Bill: SB 1260 Author: Senator Hannah‐Beth Jackson (D‐Santa Barbara) Title: Fire prevention and protection: prescribed burns

Status: Referred to the Senate Committees on Natural Resources & Water, Environmental Quality, and Governance & Finance: 3/1/2018

SB 1260 (https://goo.gl/YQdCXr) was introduced by Senator Jackson on February 15, 2018 and makes a number of changes for the purposes of fire protection and protection. Existing law allows the Director of Forestry and Fire to enter into an agreement for prescribed burning operation – in addition to hazardous fuel reduction efforts – with any property owner, public agency with regulatory or natural resource management authority, or nonprofit organization. Additionally, a person who allows a fire upon his or her property to spread to any public or private property of another, without exercising due diligence to control the fire, can be found liable for property damages caused by the fire. SB 1260 would provide that a property owner who enters into an agreement with the Director of Forestry and Fire for prescribed burning operations shall constitute evidence of due diligence for the above provision on fire liability. Furthermore, SB 1260 would authorize any person, firm, corporation, or a group or combination thereof, that owns brush‐covered land, forest land, woodland, grassland, shrubland, or any combination thereof, within a state responsibility area authorized by the department to use fire to lessen a fire hazard. Other proposed changes that would be made by SB 1260 include the requirement that a draft element of, or draft amendment to, the safety element of a county or city’s general plan to be submitted to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection and to every local agency that provides fire protection to territory within the city or county at least 180 days prior to specified events (instead of 90 days at present). The bill also calls for the development of a program by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the California Air Resources Board to enhance air quality and smoke monitoring. A hearing for SB 1260 has been scheduled for April 16, 2018 in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Water. Prior Committee Action Staff noted that the LCMC forwarded a recommendation to the Regional Council to support H.R. 4667 (Frelinghuysen) at its January 16, 2018 meeting, a position that the Regional Council subsequently adopted at its February 1, 2018 meeting. The reasoning to do so was that the areas impacted by wildfires throughout the state need additional resources to recover, rebuild, and reduce the impact of future natural disasters. Staff felt that supporting AB 1877, SB 821, and SB 1260 would make a

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number of legislative changes that would increase access to emergency communications and put in place policies and procedures to improve fire prevention and protection capabilities, thereby resulting in the dual benefit of increased safety and reduced future risk for these types of disasters. At its meeting on March 20, 2018, the LCMC voted to forward a support recommendation for AB 1877, SB 821, and SB 1260 to the Regional Council. ATTACHMENT(S): None

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Subject: April 2018 State & Federal Legislative Update

STATE SCAG 2018 Sacramento Legislative Advocacy Trip SCAG recently completed its 2018 Sacramento Legislative Advocacy Trip, which took place from March 6‐8, 2018. A dozen Regional Council members and seven SCAG staff met with 20 state legislators and staff persons from seven other legislative offices. Some of the meetings held were with the following legislators:

‐ Assemblymember Anthony Rendon, Speaker of the Assembly ‐ Assemblymember Jim Frazier, Chairman of the Assembly Transportation Committee ‐ Senator Jim Beall, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Housing & Transportation ‐ Senator Eduardo Garcia, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife ‐ Senator Scott Wiener

Through a dinner on March 6th and the Legislative Reception in the evening of March 7th, there were ample opportunities to talk in‐depth about the agency’s 2018 State & Federal Legislative Priorities. The trip concluded with a breakfast on March 8th, at which the newly appointed California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) Secretary Brian Annis provided the keynote address. California High‐Speed Rail Authority Draft 2018 Business Plan Shows Higher Cost Estimates, Delays On March 9, 2018, the California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) released its draft 2018 business plan, in which the estimated costs for completing the first phase of the system (San Francisco to Anaheim) could rise as high as $98 billion. Outside of the estimated cost increases, the completion of the first phase could also be delayed up to four years with the new in‐service date pushed back to 2033.

Plan Phase 1 Estimate In Service

Nov. 2008 $42 B 2020

Dec. 2009 $43 B 2020

Apr. 2012 $68 B 2028

Apr. 2014 $68 B 2028

Apr. 2016 $64 B 2029

Mar. 2018 $63 B ‐ $98 B 2033

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The high‐speed rail line’s 119‐mile Central Valley segment under construction in the less populated area from Madera to north of Bakersfield is scheduled to open by 2022. According to the draft 2018 business plan, the partial route between San Francisco and Bakersfield is not likely to be operational until 2029. This itself is dependent on connecting the San Francisco to Gilroy segment to the Central Valley segment by tunneling through the Pacheco Pass. While planning work has advanced on the 500‐mile corridor between San Francisco and Los Angeles/Anaheim, the project remains short of financing to complete all the work. California Public Utilities Commission Commissioner Recommends Reclassification of Uber On Monday, March 19, 2018, a commissioner for the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), who had been tasked with investigating and formulating a proposal on regulating Uber, said in her proposed decision that the San Francisco‐based company’s current classification as a transportation network company (TNC) should be changed to charter‐party carrier (TCP). The proposal found that Uber qualified as a TCP because of the belief that Uber “exercises extensive control” over its drivers and passengers and is not simply a technology company providing an app‐based service. The decision, however, does not pertain to Uber’s biggest competitor, the San Francisco‐based Lyft. As part of the proposal from the CPUC, Uber would be required to pay three years of back fees (amount unknown), which would be the maximum allowed under state law. Uber is reviewing the proposal and plans to file a response. FEDERAL 2018 California Transportation Congressional Reception The annual California Transportation Congressional Reception, an annual event that is co‐hosted by SCAG and the Bay Area’s Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments, was held on March 13, 2018 in the Hearing Room for the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure (T & I) in Washington, DC. The purpose of the event is to express gratitude and offer networking opportunities with T & I Committee members and staff, Administration officials from the Federal Transit Administration, and various California stakeholders. The theme of the event was to highlight some of California’s applications for the Federal Transit Administration’s discretionary “Capital Investments Grants Program.” This program funds major transit capital investments, including heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, streetcars, and bus rapid transit. Over 150 people attended the reception, including Congressman Jim Costa (D‐CA 16), Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (D‐CA 11), Congressman John Garamendi (D‐CA 3), Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D‐ CA 34), and Congresswoman Norma Torres (D‐CA 35). Gary Toebben, the President and CEO of the LA Chamber and Long Beach Harbor Commissioners Frank Colonna and Bonnie Lowenthal also attended.

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While in Washington, SCAG staff met with Elaine Nessle, the Executive Director of the Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors (CAGTC), staff to Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (D‐CA 32), and staff to the House T & I Committee. Staff was also able to attend Senator Feinstein’s weekly “California Breakfast.” FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Package Signed Into Law On Friday, March 23, 2018, President Trump signed a $1.3 trillion omnibus appropriations bill (H.R. 1625) for fiscal year 2018, which would keep the government funded through September of this year. The package passed the House by a 256‐167 vote and the Senate by a 65‐32 vote. Defense spending amounts to $629 billion, while non‐defense spending amounts to $579 billion under the omnibus bill. It is worth noting that funding for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program rose to $1.5 billion for this year, which is triple the amount from fiscal year 2017. Additionally, at the Secretary of Transportation’s discretion, $15 million can be set aside for the planning, preparation, or design of projects eligible for TIGER grant funding. Each individual state can only receive 10% of the $1.5 billion in funding. Funding for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) contains $47.5 billion in budgetary resources and, under conditions set by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, obligation limitations on the federal‐aid highway program is set at $44.234 billion. It is also worth noting that an additional $2.525 billion for Federal Highway Administration programs is provided from the general fund. Programs eligible for this funding include Surface Transportation programs ($1.98 billion set aside), New Bridge Program ($225 million set aside), as well as the Puerto Rico Highway Program ($15.8 million). Another area that receives increased funding is the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In particular, $3.3 billion is allocated for carrying out the community development block grant program, which provides annual grants based on a formula to 109 general units of local government and States. In the midst of California’s housing crisis, any increased funding opportunities for affordable housing projects is a welcome sight.

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TIGER Grants for FY 2017 Announced On March 9, 2018, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the recipients for the FY 2017 Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program. This year, there were 41 recipients of just over $487 million in total grant funding. Unlike under the Obama Administration where larger states like California and New York often saw funding for multiple projects, the Trump Administration’s selection of 41 projects went to grantees in 41 states (i.e., only one project per state). Road projects received the highest percentage of funding. While active transportation projects saw funding in the past, no such projects were selected in the latest round (it should be noted, however, that some “complete streets” initiatives, which have bike/pedestrian components, were funded). The lowest TIGER share of any project this year is the sole California project in Modesto, of which the $9 million received in TIGER funds accounts for approximately 8% of the $114 million total cost of the road project.

Road, 77%

Maritime, 9%

Freight Rail, 7%

Transit, 4% Passenger Rail, 3%

FY 2017 TIGER Grants (By Project Type)

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From: Basil Panas, Chief Financial Officer, (213) 236‐1817,

[email protected]

Subject: Purchase Orders more than $5,000 but less than $200,000; Contracts more than $25,000 but less than $200,000; and Amendments $5,000 but less than $75,000

RECOMMENDED ACTION: For Information Only ‐ No Action Required STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan Goal 7: Secure funding to support agency priorities to effectively and efficiently deliver work products. BACKGROUND: SCAG executed the following Purchase Orders (PO’s) more than $5,000 but less than $200,000 Vendor PO Purpose PO AmountLocal Government Commission FY18 Civicspark Fellows Program $63,000California State University, San Bernardino Adaptive Leadership Forum

Adaptive Leadership Forum $9,000

Local Government Commission Yosemite Policy Makers Forum $5,000 SCAG executed the following Contract more than $25,000 but less than $200,000

Consultant/Contract # Contract’s Purpose Contract Amount

Alta Planning + Design, Inc. (18‐001‐B52)

The consultant shall provide services for a Sustainability Planning Grant for the City of Redlands (City). Specifically, the consultant shall develop an Active Transportation Access Plan to support the Redlands Passenger Rail Project (RPRP). The Active Transportation Access Plan, will involve evaluating station accessibility and identify safe, effective and implementable strategies to enhance mobility for pedestrians

$197,033

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SCAG executed the following Contract more than $25,000 but less than $200,000

Consultant/Contract # Contract’s Purpose Contract Amount

and bicyclists, thereby supporting use of transit and help reduce motorized vehicle usage.

Alta Planning + Design, Inc. (18‐001‐B42)

The consultant shall provide services for a Sustainability Planning Grant for the City of El Monte. Specifically, the consultant shall examine the feasibility of complete streets concepts along four (4) major intersections on a portion of Ramona Blvd in the City of El Monte.

$49,779

SCAG executed the Amendment more than $5,000 but less than $75,000

Consultant/Contract # Amendment’s Purpose Amendment

AmountN/A N/A N/A ATTACHMENT: Contract Summaries

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CONSULTANT CONTRACT 18‐001‐B52

Recommended Consultant:

Alta Planning + Design, Inc.

See RFP Background & Scope of Work:

The consultant shall provide services for a Sustainability Planning Grant for the City of Redlands (City). Specifically, the consultant shall develop an Active Transportation Access Plan to support the Redlands Passenger Rail Project (RPRP). The Active Transportation Access Plan, will involve evaluating station accessibility and identify safe, effective and implementable strategies to enhance mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists, thereby supporting use of transit and help reduce motorized vehicle usage.

See Contract SOW



Inventory of station catchment areas, including maps;

An active transportation infrastructure assessment, including maps and graphics;

Station Area Pedestrian, Bicyclist and Public Outreach Plans; Cost Estimates; and

A Funding Opportunities for Implementation Technical Report. PM must determine Strategic Plan: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan Goal 1: Produce innovative solutions that

improve the quality of life for Southern Californians; Objective B: Be the leading resource for best practices that lead to local implementation of sustainable and innovative projects.

See Negotiation Record Contract Amount: Total not to exceed $197,033

Note: Alta Planning + Design, Inc. originally proposed $200,029, but staff negotiated the price down to $197,033 without reducing the scope of work.

See Negotiation Record Contract Period: February 12, 2018 through April, 30, 2019See Budget Manager Project Number(s): 150‐4590B.01 $110,214

266‐0715Q1.06 $19,786 Funding source(s): Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transportation Development Act (TDA). Funding of $130,000 is available in the FY 2017‐18 budget, and the remaining $67,033is expected to be available in the FY 2018‐19 budget in Project Number 150‐4590B.01, subject to budget availability.

See PRC Memo Request for Proposal (RFP):

SCAG staff notified 2,081 firms of the release of RFP 18‐001‐B52 via SCAG’s Solicitation Management System. A total of 69 firms downloaded the RFP. SCAG received the following five (5) proposals in response to the solicitation: Alta Planning + Design, Inc., (no subconsultants) $200,029 Chen Ryan Associates (1 subconsultant) $199,963Grues Associates (1 subconsultant) $199,671KTU+A (1 subconsultant) $199,109IBI Group (2 subconsultants) $198,548

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Selection Process: The Proposal Review Committee (PRC) evaluated each proposal in accordance with the criteria set forth in the RFP, and conducted the selection process in a manner consistent with all applicable federal and state contracting regulations. After evaluating the proposals, the PRC interview the three (3) highest ranked offerors. The PRC consisted of the following individuals: Rebecca Forbes, Associate Transportation Planner, Caltrans District 8 Justin Fornelli, Chief of Transit & Rail Programs Josh Lee, Chief of Planning, SBCTA Alan Thompson, Senior Regional Planner, SCAG Ross Wittman, Senior Project Manager, City of Redlands

See PM/Score

Basis for Selection: The PRC recommended Alta Planning + Design Inc. for the contract award because the consultant:

Demonstrated the best understanding of the National Association of City Transportation Official’s (NACTO’s) requirements, a key component of the scope of work;

Demonstrated the best knowledge of the behavior patterns of riders to improve ridership, and data collection techniques; and

Provided the most comprehensive approach to rail planning, and their design expertise provided the best value for the project.

Although other firms proposed lower prices, the prices were negligible.

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CONSULTANT CONTRACT 18‐001‐B42

Recommended Consultant:

Alta Planning + Design, Inc.

See RFP Background & Scope of Work:

The consultant shall provide services for a Sustainability Planning Grant for the City of El Monte (City). Specifically, the consultant shall examine the feasibility of complete streets concepts along four (4) major intersections on a portion of Ramona Blvd in the City of El Monte.

See Contract SOW



Up to three concept templates/alternatives for each of the four intersections of Ramona Boulevard being considered in this study;

Up to three plan diagrams of the Ramona Boulevard corridor illustrating the relationship of the four intersections with one another and the surrounding context;

Up to four photo simulations of the three sections; and;

A Feasibility Plan. PM must determine Strategic Plan: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan Goal 1: Produce innovative solutions that

improve the quality of life for Southern Californians; Objective B: Be the leading resource for best practices that lead to local implementation of sustainable and innovative projects.

See Negotiation Record Contract Amount: Total not to exceed $49,779

Note: Alta Planning + Design, Inc. originally proposed $$50,000, but staff negotiated the price down to $49,779 without reducing the scope of work.

See Negotiation Record Contract Period: March 8, 2018 through February, 28, 2019See Budget Manager Project Number(s): 150‐4590B.01 $33,052

150‐4590E.01 $4,282 Funding source(s): Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transportation Development Act (TDA). Funding of $37,334 is available in the FY 2017‐18 budget, and the remaining $12,445is expected to be available in the FY 2018‐19 budget in Project Number 150‐4590B.01, subject to budget availability.

See PRC Memo Request for Proposal (RFP):

SCAG staff notified 1,998 firms of the release of RFP 18‐001‐B42 via SCAG’s Solicitation Management System. A total of 61 firms downloaded the RFP. SCAG received the following nine (9) proposals in response to the solicitation: Alta Planning + Design, Inc. (no subconsultants) $50,000 Transpo Group(1 subconsultant) $45,923KOA Corporation (no subconsultants) $49,896Michael Baker (1 subconsultant) $49,923KTU+A (no subconsultants) $49,990Stantec (no subconsultants) $51,446

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Canete Medina Consulting Group (no subconsultants) $56,059IBI Group (1 subconsultant) $78,999Advantec (no subconsultants) $95,751

See PRC Memo

Selection Process: The Proposal Review Committee (PRC) evaluated each proposal in accordance with the criteria set forth in the RFP, and conducted the selection process in a manner consistent with all applicable federal and state contracting regulations. After evaluating the proposals, the PRC interviewed the four (4) highest ranked offerors. The PRC consisted of the following individuals: Alan Thompson, Senior Regional Planner, SCAG Marisa Creter, Assistant Executive Director, San Gabriel Valley COG Alex Hamilton, Assistant City Manager, City of El Monte Jacob Lieb, Senior Director, Los Angeles Metro Linda Taira, Acting Office Chief/Office of Advanced Planning, Caltrans District 7

See PM/Score Basis for Selection: The PRC recommended Alta Planning + Design Inc. for the contract award because the

consultant:

Demonstrated the best knowledge and experience with the key components of the scope of work. Specifically, “complete street” development, and the National Association of City Transportation Official’s (NACTO’s) guidelines; as well as

Most clearly articulated innovative strategies designed to maximize public outreach, another key component of the scope of work.

Although other firms proposed lower prices, the prices were negligible.

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April 5, 2018

To: Regional Council


From: Hasan Ikhrata, Executive Director, (213) 236‐1944,[email protected]

Subject: Future Communities Initiative Update

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and File EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On December 7, 2017 the Regional Council approved the Future Communities Framework which outlines Policies, Strategies, and a Future Communities Initiative to guide SCAG’s future work related to data and technology. This report serves as an update of SCAG’s progress to date of implementing the Future Communities Initiative (FCI) which is a three‐year work plan consisting of six work elements: (1) Regional Data Platform; (2) Policy Lab/Tool Builder; (3) Data Science Fellowships, (4) Future Communities Pilot Program, (5) Future Communities Forum, and (6) Advisory Committee. Staff have made significant progress on a number of these items and will continue to report on a quarterly basis to the board on FCI’s progress. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 1: Produce innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for Southern Californians; Goal 3: Be the foremost data information hub for the region; and Goal 4: Provide innovative information and value‐added services to enhance member agencies’ planning and operations and promote regional collaboration. BACKGROUND: Big Data and the rapid proliferation of new technologies are poised to transform and disrupt traditional policy making and planning within our local communities and across the Southern California region as a whole. Through improvements in data collection, analysis, and technology, governments have the opportunity to be more efficient, innovative, and transparent. To ensure that public agencies in Southern California not only keep up with the pace of innovation, but lead the nation, SCAG established an Open Data/Big Data – Smart and Connected SCAG Region Committee (Committee) which met from March to November of 2017. The Committee discussed

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issues related to data and technology and how SCAG could play a role in supporting local governments by providing resources and supporting data tools. The work of the Committee culminated in a set of policy and strategy recommendations compiled in the Future Communities Framework, and a short‐term work plan, Future Communities Initiative (FCI), proposed by SCAG staff to implement the framework. The Future Communities Initiative is a three‐year work program designed to facilitate early‐actions, in partnership with other regional stakeholders, to implement strategies in the framework. Below is a summary of work performed to date on each of the elements contained in the FCI.

(1) Regional Data Platform: SCAG will develop a Regional Data Platform (Platform) to serve as a clearinghouse of public sector demographic, land‐use, transportation, and public opinion data updated on a transactional basis through bridging applications, data standardization, and local‐use applications. Progress: Staff developed a draft scope of work (SOW), and sought input from across the agency. Based on internal recommendations, staff will continue to refine the SOW and gather input from local jurisdictions, private data providers, and stakeholders. It is expected that the SOW will initially focus on the data elements most applicable to SCAG’s planning processes – general plan oriented data and transportation ‐ and build from there through a collaborative needs assessment process. To advertise this effort, SCAG staff presented on the goals of the Platform at FHWA/Caltrans’ Safety Data Business Plan Peer Exchange in February 2018, and Esri’s GeoDesign Summit in [month year].

(2) Policy Lab/Tool Builder: The Future Communities Policy Lab (Lab) is focused on testing and

promoting new approaches and partnerships for utilizing data and analytic platforms to improve regional and local planning. Through the Policy Lab, SCAG aims to illustrate and help member agencies apply new methods for visualizing, dashboarding and interpreting regional datasets alone or in combination with private, crowdsourced, or open data platforms to understand complex policy issues. This work will also include fostering research opportunities in partnership with regional university and international partners on common issues. Progress: Staff held several meetings with university representatives to assess interest and build partnerships related to the Policy Lab. Key products and programs underway or under development include:

FCI Research: SCAG has initiated an 18 month “Future of the Workplace” study which will analyze future changes in the nature of employment and the workplace which might impact the spatial relationship between job and work locations in order for SCAG to evaluate its future GHG reduction potential of teleworking, residential mobility, and structural changes in the nature of

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work. In addition, staff continues to pursue additional partnerships and grant funding to support cutting‐edge research on the use of big data in planning, including submitting an application to National Science Foundation (NSF) to use of real‐time data to help improve SCAG’s transportation system for planned and unplanned (i.e. natural disaster) events.

Mapping Transit Supportive Measures in Southern California: SCAG is experimenting with crowdsourcing data development to complement the 2020 RTP/SCS local input process by inviting students across the region to map existing and planned measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

University Partnership Program: SCAG is reviewing its current university partnerships and identifying opportunities to expand and formalize relationships with regional universities. In addition, SCAG is in discussions with the city of Los Angeles Data Science Federation to develop a partnership to allow SCAG member agencies to propose topics for academic research on local policy issues.

(3) Data Science Fellowship: SCAG will partner with regional fellowship programs to provide fellows to regional and local agencies to initiate open data programs, conduct data analysis, and accelerate the adoption of new technologies. Progress: SCAG secured 4 data science fellows, through generous support from Randall Lewis, who are working on a number of projects to support implementation of the FCI, such as evaluating the potential of new data APIs (e.g. HERE, Census ACS, etc.) for integrating into the Regional Data Platform. SCAG plans to expand the program to provide data science fellows for local jurisdictions to help with the deployment of open data platforms and the curation of data dashboards.

(4) Future Communities Pilot Program: SCAG will develop a new grant program to support the

piloting and assessment of new and smart technologies to reduce transportation demand and improve government service provision. Progress: SCAG has been awarded a $2 million grant from MSRC to support the Pilot Program and is in the process of securing a consultant to conduct research and develop guidelines for selecting and evaluating pilot projects. SCAG anticipates releasing a call for projects in September to city and county governments within the MSRC service area. Projects selected will be evaluated for their ability to reduce VMT and their ability to be replicated by other agencies in the region. A 25 percent match will be required.

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(5) Future Communities Forum: SCAG will develop or partner on an annual event to showcase research, data tool, and lessons learned from regional and international partners related to data and technology. Progress: The inaugural Future Communities Forum will be held on May 2, 2018 as part of SCAG’s Annual General Assembly. The forum will develop momentum about the value that shared data/applications can bring to local governments and showcase the work of local and international partners in the realm of open/big data.

(6) Advisory Committee: SCAG will develop an Advisory Committee consisting of elected officials and technical/policy experts on the topic to provide ongoing input and governance on Future Cities Initiative activities. Progress: SCAG staff have been working to determine a kick off date, along with an announcement of the Committee’s launch and a determination of future participants. The first meeting of the Advisory Committee will be held during the first quarter of FY 19. Staff will return to the board with a framework of membership and charter for the committee.

FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to support the Future Communities Initiative is budgeted in the FY17/18 OWP (280.4824.01: Future Communities Partnership Grant). ATTACHMENT/S: None

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900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Agenda Item No. му

April 5, 2018

To: Energy and Environment Committee (EEC)

Community, Economic and Human Development (CEHD)Committee Transportation Committee (TC) Regional Council (RC)


From: Anita Au, Associate Regional Planner, (213) 236‐1874, [email protected]

Subject: Environmental Justice Working Group

RECOMMENDED ACTION FOR EEC: For Information Only ‐ No Action Required RECOMMENDED ACTION FOR CEHD, TC, and RC: Receive and File. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: SCAG staff is proposing to develop a working group to facilitate discussion on EJ topics during the development of RTP/SCS as well as before and after the preparation and adoption of the RTPs/SCSs to create an ongoing EJ Program. This enables SCAG to develop continuous conversations on EJ issues requested by many stakeholders during previous RTP/SCS EJ outreach efforts. The first EJ Working Group meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2018 after the Technical Working Group meeting at SCAG’s main office in Downtown Los Angeles. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan; Goal 4: Provide innovative information and value‐added services to enhance member agencies’ planning and operations and promote regional collaboration; Objective C: Expand SCAG’s ability to address local and regional planning and information needs by prioritizing regular engagement with members to develop innovative, insight‐driven, and interactive tools. BACKGROUND: SCAG’s Environmental Justice (EJ) Program has historically been driven by regulatory compliance for the RTP/SCS process that occurs every four years. SCAG staff is proposing to develop a working group to facilitate discussion on EJ topics during the development of RTPs/SCSs as well as before and after the preparation and adoption of the RTPs/SCSs to create an ongoing EJ Program. This enables SCAG to develop continuous conversations on EJ issues that has been requested by many stakeholders

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during 2012‐2035 RTP/SCS and 2016‐2040 RTP/SCS outreach efforts. Developing an EJ Working Group will be the start of many efforts in creating an ongoing EJ Program. The purpose of the EJ Working Group is to kick‐start SCAG’s ongoing EJ Program and facilitate continuous discussions on EJ related areas. The objective of the EJ Working Group is to discuss EJ topics and issues that were expressed during RTP/SCS outreach efforts and current EJ concerns raised by SCAG stakeholders. Some EJ topic discussions include, but are not limited to:

‐ Introduction and implementation of relevant and recently passed legislation (i.e. SB 1000, AB

617); ‐ Public health impacts: air quality, access to parks and open space, mortality rates in EJ

communities, noise impacts on EJ communities, etc.; ‐ Impacts of gentrification on low income communities and local businesses; ‐ Lack of transit access and impacts on EJ communities

Membership of the EJ Working Group should represent a cross‐section of stakeholders in the advocacy community. To ensure that enough members are represented, it is suggested that fifty (50) candidates be invited to join the Working Group. Potential candidates can include, but are not limited to:

‐ Advocacy Groups: Affordable housing, public health, transit riders, environmental conservation, etc.

‐ Regional/Sub‐regional: County Transportation Commissions, AQMDs ‐ Local Jurisdictions: City and county staff throughout the SCAG region who are interested or

are taking steps to address EJ topics in their local jurisdiction ‐ Tribal Governments ‐ Other Stakeholders: non‐governmental organizations (NGOs), community based

organizations (CBOs), goods movement related groups (i.e. rail, airports, seaports, logistic centers, etc.), and academia (from local universities/colleges who’ve done research on EJ topics)

The EJ Working Group should meet three to four times each fiscal year, and more often during the preparation and adoption process of the RTP/SCS. Videoconferencing will be available at each SCAG satellite office and SCAG stakeholders suggested to hold some meetings at different locations around the region, like SCAG’s Ventura and Inland Empire offices, to maximize stakeholder participation. To maximize public participation, SCAG staff will be committed to posting the meeting agenda at least 72 hours in advance of the meetings online and at all meeting locations. EJ Working Group meetings will typically consist of presentations on special EJ topics by SCAG staff or outside presenters followed by a Q&A session at the end of the meeting. The meetings will also be led by staff or a facilitator to help keep the discussion on track and maintain meeting flow. The first EJ Working Group meeting will be held on May 17, 2018 (as part of the Regional Planning Working Groups) to help guide the outreach and analysis approaches for the 2020 RTP/SCS. At the

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meeting, SCAG staff will present EJ Program efforts that have been done since 2016 RTP/SCS outreach and objectives for the working group. There will be a discussion of what value this working group can add to SCAG’s EJ Program and to the agency as a whole. Content for future meetings will focus on progress of the RTP/SCS EJ Appendix, implementation of SB 1000, and other EJ related discussion areas. SCAG staff also intends to coordinate with other SCAG departments that are conducting work/studies relevant to EJ to present interesting and valuable content at the meetings. FISCAL IMPACT: Work associated with this item is included in the Fiscal Year 2017‐2018 Overall Work Program (080.SCG00153.04: Regional Assessment). ATTACHMENT/S: None

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April, 5, 2018

To: Energy and Environment Committee (EEC)

Community, Economic and Human Development Committee (CEHD) Transportation Committee (TC) Regional Council (RC)


From: Ping Chang, Acting Manager, Compliance & Performance Monitoring, 213‐236‐1839, [email protected]

Subject: ARB SB 375 Regional GHG Target Update for the 2020 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (2020 RTP/SCS)

RECOMMENDED ACTION FOR EEC: For Information Only ‐ No Action Required RECOMMENDED ACTION FOR CEHD, TC and RC: Receive and File. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: SB 375 authorized ARB to establish regional Greenhouse Gas (GHG) targets beginning in 2010 for the regional SCS to achieve. ARB is required to update the targets at least once every eight years, so the first update is due 2018. From the beginning, SCAG has committed to an ambitious and achievable per capita GHG reduction achievement, significantly exceeding the ARB targets in both the 2012 and 2016 RTP/SCS respectively. At its March 22, 2018 meeting, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) approved its staff recommendation of SB 375 Regional GHG Target Update for MPOs in the state. Specifically, the updated targets include a 19% per capita GHG reduction target for 2035 for SCAG which is consistent with the Regional Council Action at its November 2, 2017 meeting and also exceeds the 2016 RTP/SCS target achievement. This updated 19% target will apply to SCAG’s upcoming 2020 RTP/SCS. In addition, ARB staff proposed a broader target‐update framework, with specifics to be further developed. The broader framework includes focus on land use and transportation policy and investments contained in the RTP/SCS and incremental progress between RTPs/SCSs. It incorporates added reporting and tracking of investments, project performance analysis and implementation efforts. ARB staff is expected to convene working group meetings in spring and summer 2018 with MPOs to identify tools/incentives & tracking methodology, and revise the SB 375 Program Guideline

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to include more details in late summer 2018. For further information, please see www.arb.ca.gov/cc/sb375/sb375.htm. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan; Goal 2: Advance Southern California’s policy interests and planning priorities through regional, statewide, and national engagement and advocacy. BACKGROUND: Codified in 2009, California’s Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act, Senate Bill 375 (referred to as “SB 375”), calls for the integration of transportation, land use, and housing planning, and also establishes the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as part of the regional planning process. The last time that CARB established GHG emissions reduction targets per SB 375 was in 2010. ARB just finalized the regional GHG reduction target updates for each MPO to form the basis of the next round of RTP/SCS plans, which for SCAG will be the 2020 RTP/SCS. The SB 375 Target Setting Process has been informed by a suite of concurrent planning activities and technical exercises, including: ARB SB 32 Scoping Plan Update, the ARB Mobile Source Strategy; and the MPO Stress Test. On October 13, 2017, ARB released its final staff report and recommendations with the 21% per capita GHG reduction target for 2035 for the SCAG region, which was significantly higher than the 18% target achievement of the 2016 RTP/SCS. At its November 2, 2017 meeting, the Regional Council authorized the Executive Director to continue working with California Air Resources Board (ARB) to establish a 2035 per capita greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target at the ambitious 19% for the 2020 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy. Since then, SCAG Executive Director and staff have worked closely with ARB staff to address the Regional Council directive. On February 20, 2018, ARB issued its updated final staff report including a 19% per capita GHG reduction target by 2035 for SCAG. At its March 22, 2018 meeting, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) approved its staff recommendation of Updated SB 375 Regional GHG Target for the Regional Transportation Plans/Sustainable Communities Strategies (RTPs/SCSs) for MPOs in the state. Specifically, the updated targets include a 19% per capita GHG reduction target for 2035 for SCAG which is consistent with the Regional Council Action at its November 2, 2017 meeting. This updated 19% target will apply to SCAG’s upcoming 2020 RTP/SCS. In addition, ARB Board approved its staff‐recommended broader target‐update framework, with specifics to be further developed. The broader framework includes focus on land use and transportation policy and investments contained in the RTP/SCS and incremental progress between RTPs/SCSs. This reflects the recognition that target achievement is dependent not only on things MPOs can control (policies and investment), but also factors that MPOs do not control (such as changes to forecasted demographics, fuel price, fleet mix, etc.). Accordingly, programmatic changes to accounting are needed that focus more directly on what actions MPOs are taking relative to SB 375 strategies.

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The broader target‐update framework also incorporates added reporting and tracking of investments and progress. The purpose is to increase public’s understanding and confidence that strategies in the SCSs will achieve the GHG outcomes identified. Examples of the additional reporting and tracking information being explored include information on how transportation projects lists promote accessibility and reduce per capita VMT, criteria pollutant emissions, and GHG emissions. ARB staff are currently working with the MPOs and other stakeholders to develop these new reporting and tracking elements that will incorporate specific guidance for MPOs in its forthcoming ARB SB 375 Program Guideline for SCS review by late summer 2018. It should be noted that Senate Bill (SB) 150 (Allen) passed in 2017, requires ARB to prepare a report that assess progress made by each MPOs in meeting the GHG reduction targets. The report shall include changes to GHG in each region and data‐supported metrics for the strategies used to meet the targets. The report shall also include discussion of best practices and the challenges faced by MPOs in meeting the targets, including the effects of state policies and funding. The first SB 150 report is due September 1, 2018 and every four years thereafter. Finally, ARB’s updated targets for MPOs would result in an overall 19% per capita GHG reduction by 2035, leaving a 6% gap from the 25% per capita needed per Scoping Plan. ARB staff is expected to convene working group meetings in spring and summer 2018 with MPOs to begin identifying tools/incentives needed to close the gap, further specify tracking methodology, and revise the SB 375 Program Guideline to include more details in late summer 2018. For further information, please see www.arb.ca.gov/cc/sb375/sb375.htm. FISCAL IMPACT: Work associated with this item is included in the Fiscal Year 17/18 Overall Work Program (17‐ 080.SCG00153.04: Regional Assessment).

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April 5, 2018

To: Community, Economic & Human Development Committee

(CEHD) Energy and Environment Committee (EEC) Transportation Committee Regional Council (RC)


From: Kome Ajise, Director of Planning (213) 236‐1835, [email protected]

Subject: Regional Planning Working Groups Series

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and File. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: SCAG Staff seeks to improve inter‐disciplinary outreach and stakeholder engagement through the coordination of Regional Planning Working Groups (RPWG) hosted monthly. The working group series complements the Technical Working Group and existing working groups such as Active Transportation, Public Health, and Natural Lands Conservation by allowing for deeper discussion on a wider range of issues related to the development and implementation of regional plans and policies. Enhanced engagement with stakeholders strengthens SCAG’s role as a regional convener and is critical to finding new solutions to achieving more aggressive greenhouse gas reduction targets. The RPWG seeks to augment, not replace, the many existing committees and venues for engaging stakeholders in the regional planning process. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 1: Produce innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for Southern Californians; and Goal 4: Provide innovative information and value‐added services to enhance member agencies’ planning and operations and promote regional collaboration. BACKGROUND: The Regional Planning Working Groups (RPWG) serve as a forum for SCAG staff to engage regional stakeholders in the development and implementation of regional plans and policies to advance SCAG’s goal of creating a brighter future for Southern Californians. Over the course of 2018 and 2019, the RPWG will receive in‐depth presentations on core transportation and land‐use policy areas. The goals of the RPWG include:

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1. Providing staff with input on the development of the 2020 RTP/SCS and opportunities to

increase its effectiveness as a tool for local planning and advocacy.

2. Ensuring regional policy development is informed by local context, diverse interests, and

multi‐disciplinary expertise.

3. Building a strong foundation to advance policy solutions through early engagement of

agencies and partners who will either lead or champion implementation.

4. Surfacing innovative solutions or new approaches to address challenging problems.

5. Promoting alignment of initiatives with federal, state, regional, and local efforts.

6. Increasing awareness of programs and the ease of participating in the policy development

process.

7. Fostering information sharing among stakeholders to facilitate regional consensus building

and local action.

The RPWG provides greater structure for several existing ad hoc working groups in an effort to increase participation, promote openness and transparency, foster cross‐pollination among stakeholders, and reduce the administrative burden for planning and administrative staff. Participation RPWG meetings will be structured as open forums for information sharing only. The RPWG will not vote or take positions on any policy issues. The meetings will be organized and managed by SCAG staff with no formal chair or assigned roles for participants. SCAG Staff will document the meetings and provide summaries on the SCAG website. The meetings are open to the public and will be targeted toward peer stakeholders and staff from state, regional, and local agencies, non‐profit organizations, local universities, and the business community. Meetings RPWG meetings will take place monthly through 2020 at SCAG’s Los Angeles Office (video‐conferencing/teleconferencing will be available) through the development of the 2020 RTP/SCS and are anticipated to be held for 2‐3 hours following the meetings of the Technical Working Group (which is generally held on the third Thursday of each month), for the convenience of stakeholders. Agendas within each topical area are anticipated to build upon each other, and therefore, participants will be encouraged to attend on an on‐going basis. Preliminary Working Groups Staff has prepared an outlook, for the next six months of the Regional Planning Working Groups series. More topical areas may be added over the course of the year through the addition of stand‐alone workshops or additional topical working groups. A description of the initial set of working groups and associated goals are below:

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Active Transportation Working Group The purposes of the Active Transportation meetings are to:

Explore methods to increase the value of the 2020 RTP/SCS active transportation

component for local jurisdictions and implementing agencies through enhancement

of policies, analysis and presentation of the regional active transportation plan

Share information on SCAG initiatives and funding programs, such as ATP and the Go

Human Safety & Encouragement Campaign

Discuss emerging issues and share innovations and best practices for increasing safe

walking and biking across the region.

Environmental Justice (EJ) Working Group The purposes of the Environmental Justice meetings are to share information regarding SCAGs EJ Program, and to discuss EJ topics and issues that were expressed during RTP/SCS outreach efforts and current EJ concerns raised by SCAG stakeholders. Some EJ topic discussions include, but are not limited to:

Introduction and implementation of SB 1000;

Public health impacts: air quality, access to parks and open space, mortality rates in

EJ communities, noise impacts on EJ communities, etc.;

Impacts of gentrification on low income communities and local businesses;

Lack of transit access and impacts on EJ communities

Mobility Innovations Working Group The Mobility Innovations meetings will discuss the deployment of a broad range of new mobility related services in the SCAG region including but not limited to ride‐hailing, carsharing, microtransit, electric vehicles, and vehicle automation. The meetings will allow feedback on SCAG’s efforts to model the effects of these nascent modes, and to assist in developing policies to mitigate counterproductive effects such as increased VMT and GHG emissions. Natural Lands Conservation Working Group The purpose of the Natural Lands Conservation meetings is to gather a breadth of additional stakeholder input into the development and ongoing success of SCAG’s conservation planning efforts. Meeting since 2014, the Natural Lands Conservation Working Group is comprised of a diverse group of stakeholders representing federal and state conservation agencies, nonprofits such as land trusts, academic institutions, as well as CTCs, Counties and Cities. The working group was instrumental in refining the conservation strategies and policies in the 2016 RTP/SCS Natural Lands Appendix, and will continue to be engaged for the 2020 RTP/SCS. Public Health Working Group The Public Health related meetings provide a forum for stakeholders throughout the region to convene and provide comments and recommendations for the promotion of public health in transportation and land use planning. The working group will serve as a platform for SCAG

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to receive feedback related to implementation of the 2016‐2040 RTP/SCS, and preparation for the 2020 RTP/SCS Safety Working Group SCAG is interested in working more closely with transportation safety stakeholders on developing a Regional Transportation Safety Strategy that can be incorporated into the region’s next long‐range plan, the 2020‐2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (2020 RTP/SCS). The purposes of the Safety meetings are to:

Assist SCAG staff in developing transportation safety analyses and policies (e.g.,

existing conditions analysis; high injury corridor methodology and identification;

safety target(s) and performance measures; strategies and actions).

Provide SCAG staff with guidance on the development of the Regional Safety Strategy

to be incorporated into the 2020 RTP/SCS.

Motivate information sharing and the identification of best practices related to

transportation safety, planning, and programming at the local level.

Sustainable Communities Working Group (SCWG) The Sustainable Communities meetings will help SCAG and regional stakeholders balance conservation and development strategies, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, adapt to a changing climate, cultivate livable communities, and ease pressures on natural systems. The SCWG will provide a candid and collaborative forum to develop and discuss policies that can yield new and valuable regional benefits with positive and sustained outcomes.

SCHEDULE: Meetings will be held monthly and agendas posted on SCAG’s website: http://www.scag.ca.gov/committees/Pages/CommitteeL2/SingleCommittee.aspx?CID=42

Preliminary Outlook, Regional Planning Working Groups

19‐Apr‐18 Natural Lands Conservation

Safety

17‐May‐18

Sustainable Communities Environmental Justice

21‐Jun‐18 Active Transportation Mobility Innovations

19‐Jul‐18 Public Health Safety

18‐Aug‐18 No Meeting

20‐Sep‐18 Active Transportation Sustainable Communities

FISCAL IMPACT: SCAG working groups are already funded as part of each SCAG program. ATTACHMENT/S: None

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April 5, 2018

To: Regional Council (RC)

Executive Administration Committee (EAC) Community, Economic and Human Committee (CEHD) Energy and Environment Committee (EEC) Transportation Committee (TC)


From: Kome Ajise, Director of Planning, 213‐236‐1835, [email protected]

Subject: 2019 Active Transportation Program Guidelines and Call for Projects

RECOMMENDED ACTION FOR TC: For Information Only ‐ No Action Required RECOMMENDED ACTION RC, EAC, CHEHD and EEC: Receive and File. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has released the Draft 2019 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Guidelines for public comment. The CTC is expected to adopt the Guidelines on May 16, 2018 and host a call for projects from May 16, 2018 to July 31, 2018. The 2019 ATP will award approximately $400 million through fiscal years 2019/20 to 2022/23. The total amount is approximately double the amount of the previous cycle due to the addition of SB 1 funding. Following the adoption of the statewide 2019 ATP Guidelines, SCAG staff will prepare the Draft 2019 Regional ATP Guidelines for consideration and approval by the Regional Council in June 2018. SCAG staff will provide background on the ATP and its impact on the SCAG region. Robert Nelson, Deputy Director of the California Transportation Commission, will give a presentation on the 2019 ATP Guidelines and the upcoming statewide competitive call for projects. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Obtain Regional Transportation Infrastructure Funding and Promote Legislative Solutions for Regional Planning Priorities; Objective 1: Identify new infrastructure funding opportunities with State, Federal and private partners

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BACKGROUND: The ATP was created in 2013 by Senate Bill 99 (Chapter 359, Statutes 2013) and Assembly Bill 101 (Chapter 354, Statutes 2013), to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking, as well as to ensure compliance with the federal transportation authorization Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP‐21). The 2019 ATP is the fourth cycle of the program.

Funds awarded through the ATP program are selected by the State (60% of total funds) as well as regional MPOs (40% of total funds). The CTC prepares statewide funding guidelines for each cycle of ATP to provide direction on the programming of the State and regional MPO programs. Subsequently, SCAG prepares the regional ATP guidelines in collaboration with the county transportation commissions to guide the selection and programming of resources allocated to the SCAG region. Through the first three funding cycles, the SCAG region has received funding for 290 projects totaling $494 million. The ATP awards funds for both infrastructure and non‐infrastructure projects, with the majority of the funds awarded to infrastructure improvements.

To ensure ongoing competitiveness for ATP infrastructure funds and support the implementation

2016 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, SCAG has prioritized five percent of the funding from each ATP cycle for non‐infrastructure and planning projects to build local capacity and create a pipeline of competitive projects. In addition, SCAG has hosted a dedicated call for projects for ATP planning projects for the last two years through the Sustainability Planning

Grant program. This approach has resulted in $8 million in Regional ATP funding awards since 2014 to fill local planning gaps and has helped SCAG secure an additional $9.2 million through a combination of grants and local resources to fund local plans and programs. While many of these planning efforts are still underway, SCAG staff anticipates that by addressing planning gaps there will be a pipeline of highly competitive proposals from the SCAG region for the 2019 ATP and subsequent funding cycles.

2019 ATP The CTC has released the Draft 2019 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Guidelines for public comment and will adopt the Guidelines on May 16, 2018. In conjunction, the CTC will commence the call for projects window spanning May 16, 2018 to July 31, 2018. The 2019 ATP will introduce applications specific to project type and will include:

Infrastructure –Large,

Infrastructure –Medium,

Infrastructure –Small,

Non‐infrastructure, and

Plans. The 2019 ATP will award approximately $400 million through fiscal years 2019/20 to 2022/23. As a result of SB 1 funding, the 2019 ATP will almost double the amount of the previous cycle.

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As in past cycles, the 2019 ATP will award 50% ($200 million) of funding to the highest scoring projects statewide. 10% of funding will be awarded to Small Urban and Rural Areas (no SCAG communities qualify under this component). 40% (~$180 million) of the remaining funding will be programmed through MPOs. The SCAG region receives about 50% (~$90 million) of the MPO funding and will develop the SCAG regional program in collaboration with the six county transportation commissions. Final funding estimates will be confirmed by CTC on May 16, 2018. In order to develop SCAG’s Regional Program, SCAG develops the ATP Regional Guidelines in partnership with the six county transportation commission. The draft Regional Guidelines will be submitted for approval to Regional Council and the CTC in July 2018. SCAG Staff will host a 2019 ATP applicant’s workshop in June 2018 and continue to work with county transportation staff and local staff to provide technical guidance on projects and applications. For more information on the 2019 ATP, visit http://www.catc.ca.gov/programs/atp/. If you have any questions, please contact SCAG staff, Stephen Patchan, [email protected], 213‐236‐1923. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is included in SCAG’s FY 2017‐18 Overall Work Program (OWP) Budget. Staff’s work budget for the current fiscal year is included in the FY 2017‐18 OWP (50‐SCG00169.06: Active Transportation Program). ATTACHMENT/S: [PowerPoint Presentation – will be provided at the meeting]

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April 5, 2018

To: Community, Economic and Human Development (CEHD)

Committee Energy and Environment Committee ( EEC) Transportation Committee (TC) Regional Council (RC)


From: John Cho, Senior Regional Planner; 213‐236‐1847; [email protected]

Subject: 29th Annual Demographic Workshop ‐ June 11, 2018

RECOMMENDED ACTION: For Information Only ‐ No Action Required EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: SCAG staff will provide an overview of the program and key topics that will be presented and discussed for the 29th Annual Demographic Workshop, which will be jointly held with the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, on June 11, 2018 at the USC Trojan Grand Ballroom. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan; Goal 4: Provide innovative information and value‐added services to enhance member agencies’ planning and operations and promote regional collaboration; Objective A: Promote information‐sharing and local cost savings with enhanced services to member agencies through networking events, educational and training opportunities, technical assistance, and funding opportunities. BACKGROUND: SCAG and USC Sol Price School of Public Policy will jointly host the 29th Annual Demographic workshop at the USC Trojan Grand Ballroom on June 11, 2018. This year’s workshop program is developed under the main theme, “Demographic Impact After the Recovery: How Much and What Changes?” The workshop will provide new insights and research on what has been happening in the long recovery since the great recession and what lingering effects ought to be considered for the future. The first panel will feature new trends and assumptions in various demographic statistics including fertility rates, migration, and aging. The second panel will hold a discussion on whether the recovery in the region is overheated – and whether there may be winners and losers despite aggregate growth.

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The third panel will discuss about housing needs in time of transition as Millennials seek more life stability and Baby Boomers look for their next move. The last panel will discuss about the impacts of these demographic shifts on transportation. Following a lunch keynote address, the workshop will break into a series of applied roundtables including 2020 Census status update, trends of School enrollment, population estimate and projection, Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), and homelessness. FISCAL IMPACT: Work associated with this item is included in the current FY 2017‐18 Budget under 800‐0160.04 (General Fund: Other) ATTACHMENT/S: Save the date card for the 29th Annual Demographic Workshop, June 11, 2018

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29TH ANNUAL DEMOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP

LASTING DEMOGRAPHIC IMPACTSAF TER THE RECOVERY

MONDAY, JUNE 11, 20188:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

University of Southern CaliforniaTrojan Grand BallroomRonald Tutor Campus Center3607 Trousdale ParkwayLos Angeles, CA 90089

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The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and the Southern California Association of Governments are pleased to invite you to the 29th Annual Demographic Workshop at the University of Southern California’s Trojan Grand Ballroom on Monday, June 11, 2018.

This year’s program, “Lasting Demographic Impacts After the Recovery” provides new insights from research on what has changed during the long recovery since the Great Recession and what lingering effects ought to be considered for the future. Following a check-up on recent migration, fertility, and aging statistics, we will examine whether the recovery in the region may be overheated – and whether to expect winners and losers despite aggregate growth. Next, we will take a look at housing choices and shortages as Millennials seek greater life stability and Baby Boomers look for their next move. Our last panel will consist of discussions of the impacts of these demographic shifts on transportation. Following the luncheon keynote address, the workshop will break into a series of applied roundtables.

JOIN US29 T H ANNUAL DEMO GRAP HIC WORK SHOPJune 11, 2018 // 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONContact: John Cho (213) 236-1847 | [email protected]

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (ends May 29): $85/person Registration (after May 29): $125/person Student registration: $25/person

Continental breakfast and lunch included 7 hours of CM credit is available for this event

SUPPORTING PARTNERS U.S. Census Bureau, California State Census Data Center, California Department of Finance, California Department of Housing and Community Development, USC Population Dynamics Research Group

REGISTER ONLINE: www.scag.ca.gov/demographics

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April 5, 2018




From: Basil Panas, Chief Financial Officer; (213) 236‐1817;[email protected]

Subject: CFO Monthly Report

RECOMMENDED ACTION: For Information Only ‐ No Action Required STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan Goal 7, Objective B: Maximize Efficiency and Effectiveness in Resource Allocation to Maintain Adequate Working Capital, Appropriate Reserves, and Investments, and Utilize Resources in a Timely and Responsible Fashion. AUDITS The Caltrans auditors completed their most recent fieldwork in February. There are indications that no more visits to SCAG will be needed. Caltrans is reviewing all the material we supplied to them. SCAG’s outside independent auditors, Vavrinek, Trine, Day and Co., LLP will be on hand at the Audit Committee (AC) meeting on March 20 to present their FY18 audit plan and to take input from the AC. MEMBERSHIP DUES: As previously reported, all agencies have renewed their FY18 memberships. There are two cities that remain non‐SCAG members. BUDGET & GRANTS (B&G): On January 24, 2018, staff received Federal approval for Amendment 3 to the FY 2017‐18 Overall Work Program (OWP). On January 31, 2018, staff submitted the 2nd Quarter OWP Progress Report to Caltrans. B&G staff continued to work on the development of the FY 2018‐19 Comprehensive Budget and OWP. A draft budget will be presented at today’s EAC and RC meetings.

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CONTRACTS: In January 2018, the Contracts Department issued four (4) Request for Proposals (RFP’s); awarded four contracts (4); issued one (1) contract amendment; and processed 42 Purchase Orders to support ongoing business and enterprise operations. Staff also administered 94 consultant contracts. Contracts staff continued to negotiate better pricing and reduced costs for services. During January 2018 over $39,254 in budget savings was realized, bringing the FY18 total to $200,249. ATTACHMENT: January 2018 CFO Monthly Status Report

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FEBRUARY 2018

Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Monthly Status Report

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FY18 Membership Dues 1,974,303$

Total Collected 1,986,186$

Percentage Collected * 100.60%Exceeds 100% because ICTC joined during the year.

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Office of the CFOInterest Earnings Variance

SUMMARY

The amount projected for FY18 is $122,448, which is $27,448 more than the target.

OVERVIEW

Actual interest income is plotted against the target amount. The amount credited to SCAG's account through January was $71,428. The LA County Pool earned 1.54% in January.

Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

TARGET $95 $95 $95 $95 $95 $95 $95 $95 $95 $95 $95 $95

FY18 ACTUAL $9.6 $17.6 $26.8 $42.2 $51.8 $61.6 $71.4

FY18 FORECAST $9.6 $17.6 $26.8 $42.2 $51.8 $61.6 $71.4 $81.6 $91.8 $102.0 $112.2 $122.4

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Office of the CFOIndirect Cost Recovery

Through February 2018, SCAG was under-recovered by $1,518,076. This was because of the lease obligation payment of $1,555,787 for the LA Office at 818 W. 7th Street and will be recovered over time.

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Actual Exp's $808 $967 $965 $1,119 $2,653 $1,079 $1,554 $508 $- $- $-

Recovered $828 $1,112 $946 $995 $1,111 $1,009 $1,219 $914 $- $- $-

Cum Actual Exps $808 $1,775 $2,740 $3,859 $6,512 $7,591 $9,144 $9,653

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A comparison of Indirect Cost (IC), incurred by SCAG vs. IC recovered from SCAG's grants.

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Office of the CFOInvoice Aging

Actual

Jul 17 Aug 17 Sep 17 Oct 17 Nov 17 Dec 17 Jan 18 Feb 18

30 dayTarget 95% 95% 95% 95% 95% 95% 95% 95%

< 31 days 98.01% 94.55% 98.57% 97.95% 98.62% 97.91% 94.59% 97.72%

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< 90 DAYS 100.00% 99.26% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 99.65% 100.00% 99.67%

< 60 DAYS 100.00% 97.28% 100.00% 99.71% 100.00% 99.65% 100.00% 99.67%

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The percent of totalinvoices paid within 60and 90 days. The target isto pay 98% of invoiceswithin 60 days and 100%within 90 days.

These goals were partiallymet during this period.

99.67% of February 2018'spayments were within 60days of invoice receipt and99.67% within 90 days.Invoices unpaid 30-60 daystotaled 1; 60-90 days: 0; >90days: 0.

97.72% of February 2018'spayments were made within30 days of invoice receipt.

At month-end, 15 invoicesremained unpaid less than 30days.

The percent of total invoices paid within 30 days. The target is to pay 95% of all invoices within 30 days. This goal was met.

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Office of the CFOConsolidated Balance Sheet

1 1/31/2018 2/28/2018 Incr (decr) to equity COMMENTS

2 Cash at Bank of the West 1,579,605$ 1,023,685$ 3 LA County Investment Pool 7,419,543$ 5,516,394$ 4 Cash & Investments 8,999,147$ 6,540,079$ (2,459,068)$ Cash reduced because grants were slow to pay 5 6 Accounts Receivable 6,142,206$ 8,234,609$ 2,092,402$ $2 million of CPG receivables was received later than usual7 8 Other Current Assets 5,268,639$ 5,005,736$ (262,904)$ IC recovery fell $400K; prepaids increased $161K 9

10 Fixed Assets - Net Book Value 1,231,475$ 1,231,475$ -$ No change (balance shown is as of previous year-end as full fixed asset accounting is done annually)

11 12 Total Assets 21,641,468$ 21,011,898$ (629,569)$

13 14 Accounts Payable (323,622)$ (236,745)$ 86,877$ Invoice backlog slightly reduced 15 16 Employee-related Liabilities (501,508)$ (497,994)$ 3,513$ Both Jan and Fed had 8 days of unpaid working days 17 18 Deferred Revenue (151,020)$ (151,020)$ -$ No change 19 20 Total Liabilities and Deferred Revenue (976,149)$ (885,759)$ 90,390$

21 22 Fund Balance 20,665,318$ 20,126,139$ (539,179)$ 23 - 24 WORKING CAPITAL

25 1/31/2018 2/28/2018 Incr (decr) to working capital

26 Cash 8,999,147$ 6,540,079$ (2,459,068)$ 27 Accounts Receivable 6,142,206$ 8,234,609$ 2,092,402$ 28 Accounts Payable (323,622)$ (236,745)$ 86,877$ 29 Employee-related Liabilities (501,508)$ (497,994)$ 3,513$ 30 Working Capital 14,316,224$ 14,039,949$ (276,276)$

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Office of the CFOFiscal Year-To-Date Expenditure Report Through February 28, 2018

Adopted Budget

Amended Budget Expenditures Commitments Budget

Balance % Budget

Spent

1 Staff & Allocated Fringe Benefits 406,555 301,864 75,417 226,447 25.0%2 51001 Allocated Indirect Costs 335,223 270,208 67,505 202,703 25.0%3 54300 SCAG Consultants 295,850 375,097 374,713 0 384 99.9%4 54340 Legal costs 105,000 94,000 58,305 31,695 4,000 62.0%5 55310 F&F Principal - 48,263 23,264 24,999 48.2%6 55315 F&F Interest - 9,255 - 9,255 0.0%7 55320 AV Principal - 20,652 - 20,652 0.0%8 55325 AV Interest - 6,382 - 6,382 0.0%9 55441 Payroll, bank fees 12,500 12,500 6,246 6,254 50.0%

10 55510 Office Supplies 25,000 25,000 9,504 15,496 (0) 38.0%11 55600 SCAG Memberships 21,250 50,250 50,217 0 33 99.9%12 55610 Professional Membership 11,500 11,500 9,184 619 1,698 79.9%13 55730 Capital Outlay 1,300,000 1,297,948 1,297,802 0 146 100.0%14 55830 Conference - Registration 15,000 10,000 - 10,000 0.0%15 55860 Scholarships 32,000 32,000 20,000 8,000 4,000 62.5%16 55910 RC/Committee Mtgs 25,000 20,000 8,961 11,039 - 44.8%17 55912 RC Retreat 5,000 5,000 166 5 4,829 3.3%18 55914 RC General Assembly 500,000 500,000 60,750 147 439,103 12.1%

20 55915 Demographic Workshop 18,000 15,000 - 15,000 0.0%21 55916 Economic Summit 80,000 100,000 99,053 947 99.1%22 55918 Housing Summit 40,000 20,000 1,325 18,675 6.6%23 55920 Other Meeting Expense 45,000 50,000 44,374 5,626 0 88.7%24 55930 Miscellaneous other 12,000 24,959 24,534 0 425 98.3%25 55940 Stipend - RC Meetings 215,925 205,925 106,120 0 99,805 51.5%26 56100 Printing 10,500 5,500 102 5,398 1.9%27 58100 Travel - outside SCAG region 44,500 44,500 40,944 0 3,556 92.0%28 58101 Travel - local 25,500 25,500 20,179 0 5,321 79.1%29 58110 Mileage - local 21,500 18,500 10,672 0 7,828 57.7%30 58200 Travel - Reg Fees 1,000 4,000 3,670 330 91.8%

31 58800 RC Sponsorships 135,000 135,000 113,290 5,400 16,310 83.9%32 Total General Fund 3,738,803 3,738,803 2,526,297 78,027 1,134,479 67.6%33 - 34 Staff & Fringe Benefits 14,739,246 15,250,555 9,012,728 6,237,827 59.1%35 51001 Allocated Indirect Costs 12,153,156 13,651,181 8,067,293 5,583,888 59.1%36 54300 SCAG Consultants 11,184,241 25,832,690 2,848,137 7,673,036 15,311,517 11.0%37 54360 Pass-through Payments 3,525,186 18,880,791 5,967,821 7,328,024 5,584,947 31.6%38 55210 Software Support 247,231 297,231 226,444 70,787 0 76.2%39 55280 Third Party Contribution 3,250,173 3,474,998 2,038,837 1,436,161 58.7%40 55620 Resource Materials - subscrib 653,040 653,040 265,284 147,008 240,747 40.6%41 55730 Capital Outlay 1,100,000 159,330 38,510 902,160 14.5%

42 55810 Public Notices - 3,415 3,415 0 100.0%43 55920 Other Meeting Expense 36,158 36,158 1,219 34,939 3.4%44 55930 Miscellaneous - other 766,300 375,072 58,814 4,015 312,244 15.7%45 56100 Printing 23,000 23,000 3,264 19,736 14.2%46 58100 Travel 185,000 190,000 65,159 124,841 34.3%47 59090 Exp - Local Other 11,170,663 - 11,170,663 0.0%48 Total OWP & TDA Capital 46,762,731 90,938,794 28,717,743 15,261,379 46,959,671 31.6%49 - 50 Comprehensive Budget 50,501,534 94,677,597 31,244,040 15,339,406 48,094,151 33.0%

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Office of the CFOFiscal Year-To-Date Expenditure Report Through February 28, 2018

Adopted Budget

Amended Budget Expenditures Commitments Budget Balance % Budget

Spent

1 50010 Regular Staff 3,848,626 3,869,478 2,729,590 1,139,888 70.5%2 50013 Regular OT - 6,000 5,151 849 85.8%3 50014 Interns, Temps, Annuit 119,000 54,000 22,710 31,290 42.1%4 50030 Severance - 10,000 6,026 3,974 60.3%5 51000 Allocated Fringe Benefits 2,962,884 2,970,555 2,165,995 804,560 72.9%6 54300 SCAG Consultants 240,200 181,700 62,630 65,027 54,043 34.5%7 54301 Consultants - Other 1,328,995 1,351,750 821,226 505,095 25,429 60.8%8 54340 Legal 50,000 50,000 19,950 30,050 1 39.9%9 55210 Software Support 442,916 402,916 279,794 0 123,122 69.4%10 55220 Hardware Supp 66,250 109,254 109,100 0 154 99.9%11 55240 Repair & Maint Non-IT 15,000 15,500 11,348 4,152 0 73.2%12 55400 Office Rent 818 Offices 1,230,000 975,000 973,950 0 1,050 99.9%13 55410 Office Rent Satellite 245,883 210,883 98,822 108,338 3,724 46.9%14 55420 Equip Leases 120,000 100,000 56,517 32,573 10,910 56.5%15 55425 Lease Obligation Payment - 1,555,787 1,555,787 0 100.0%16 55430 Equip Repairs & Maint 28,500 28,000 20,973 7,027 0 74.9%17 55435 Security Services 100,000 90,000 36,755 27,184 26,062 40.8%

18 55440 Insurance 183,373 199,089 131,014 68,075 65.8%19 55441 Payroll / Bank Fees 17,000 17,000 8,203 8,797 48.3%20 55445 Taxes 6,200 6,200 4,660 1,340 200 75.2%21 55460 Mater & Equip < $5,000 14,000 65,500 65,054 0 446 99.3%22 55510 Office Supplies 74,300 64,800 36,325 28,475 0 56.1%23 55520 Graphic Supplies 2,500 2,500 932 1,568 37.3%24 55530 Telephone 170,000 170,000 114,825 49,773 5,402 67.5%

25 55540 Postage 10,000 10,000 4 9,996 0 0.0%26 55600 SCAG Memberships 194,900 174,900 69,679 3,833 101,388 39.8%27 55620 Res Mats/Subscrip 54,800 48,800 35,632 2,649 10,519 73.0%28 55700 Deprec - Furn & Fixt 10,000 10,000 - 10,000 0.0%29 55710 Deprec - Computer Equipment 120,000 120,000 - 120,000 0.0%30 55715 Amortiz - Software 250,000 240,000 - 240,000 0.0%31 55720 Amortiz - Leasehold Improvements 37,500 37,500 - 37,500 0.0%32 55800 Recruitment Notices 20,000 15,000 9,840 5,160 65.6%33 55801 Recruitment - other 38,000 38,000 13,301 24,699 0 35.0%34 55810 Public Notices 2,500 2,500 - 2,500 0.0%35 55820 Training 81,500 26,500 - 26,500 0.0%36 55830 Conference/workshops 15,000 30,000 13,438 1,204 15,359 44.8%37 55920 Other Mtg Exp 2,500 2,500 - 2,500 0.0%38 55930 Miscellaneous - other 1,500 20,549 5,558 7,796 7,195 27.0%39 55950 Temp Help 38,500 97,000 96,825 0 175 99.8%40 56100 Printing 30,000 34,500 13,374 4,814 16,312 38.8%41 58100 Travel - Outside 90,500 77,000 15,047 61,953 19.5%42 58101 Travel - Local 13,300 15,800 6,216 9,584 39.3%43 58110 Mileage - Local 18,300 29,800 16,317 13,483 54.8%44 58200 Travel - Reg Fees - 34,000 20,308 13,692 59.7%

45 Total Indirect Cost 12,294,427 13,570,261 9,652,874 914,024 3,003,363 71.1%

INDIRECT COST EXPENDITURES

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SummaryThe chart shows that the Contracts Department is managing 95 active consultant contracts. Thirty-Nine of these are Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts, 15 are fixed price contracts, and the remaining 41 are Time and Materials (T&M) contracts (includes Labor Hour and Retainer contracts). The Contracts Department anticipates issuing approximately 25 contracts for FY 2017-18. Note, due to the nature of SCAG's work, the majority of SCAG contracts have a one year term and end on June 30th each year.

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Office of the CFO Staffing Report as of February 1, 2018

GROUPS Authorized Positions

Filled Positions

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Executive 6 5 1

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Strategy, Policy & Public Affairs 20 14 6

Administration 44 37 7

Planning & Programs 68 62 6

Total 140 120 20

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Executive 1 0 0 0

Legal 0 0 0 07Strategy, Policy & Public Affairs 1 2 0 1

Administration 1 4 1 1

Planning & Programs 4 27 0

Total 7 33 1 2

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