CC SR 20190305 04 - Various Organizations City MembershipsRANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 03/05/2019
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Receive and file the report on the City’s membership in various organizations
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Receive and file the report on the City’s membership in various organizations
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager
REVIEWED BY: Same as above
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Table of City’s membership in organizations (page A-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
At the October 16, 2018, meeting, Staff was asked to prepare a report on the City’s
membership in various organizations by then-Councilman Cruikshank and consensus of
the City Council. The attached table (Attachment A) details the organization, annual
cost, member(s), and value or service membership provides.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative action is available for
the City Council’s consideration:
1. Direct Staff to take other action.
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CITY MEMBERSHIPS FY 2018‐19Organization Annualcost Service or ValuePeninsula Chamber of Commerce $ 740 Non‐profit 501(c)6 membership organization dedicated to promoting and fostering business on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and throughout the South Bay. San Pedro Chamber of Commerce $ 750 Non‐profit 501c (6) membership organization whose mission is to promote, support, and advocate the interests of the business community of the San Pedro community.Palos Verdes Peninsula Coordinating Council $ 25 Publishes a calendar of community events for its members, presents information of interest to the community and provides networking opportunities for council members.California Contract Cities Association $ 5,100 Advocacy association for cities contracting for municipal services to ensure our constituents the best service at the minimum cost. Through municipal seminars, education, exchange of ideas and information, CCCA combines resources to influence policy decisions affecting our member cities. Provides educational seminars for both City Councils and City staff, advocacy specifically on behalf of contract cities, networking opportunities to meet and share ideas, and access to service providers to improve efficiencies and partnerships.South Bay Cities Council of Governments $ 14,000 Leadership forum for South Bay local governments to act collaboratively and advocate for regional issues with a focus on improving transportation and the environment, and strengthening economic development. Focus on South Bay region being environmentally sustainable, with reduced congestion and a healthy economy, due to the local government collaborations and advocacy facilitated and supported by SBCCOG. Projects have included RFP for fiber optic connectivity between City Halls, providing resources on homeless services, energy efficiency resources and the South Bay Environmental Services Center, and coordinating working groups amongst the South Bay Cities (e.g. GIS, Social Media, etc.) to share ideas and learn from various speakers.CITYWIDEA-1
CITY MEMBERSHIPS FY 2018‐19Organization Annualcost Service or ValueCaifornia Coastal Coalition $ 2,000 Non‐profit advocacy group comprised of 35 coastal cities; five counties; SANDAG, BEACON and SCAG; private sector partners and NGOs, committed to protecting and restoring California’s coastline through beach sand restoration, increasing the flow of natural sediment to the coast, wetlands recovery, improved water quality, watershed management and the reduction of marine debris and plastic pollution.• Advocate in Sacramento for coastal communities and coastal stakeholders by maintaining existing programs and creating new ones through policies and legislation.• Support policies and programs which promote the preservation, protection, and restoration of California’s watersheds, wetlands, coastline and ocean.• Spread awareness of the importance of well maintained coastal resources to state and local economies, recreation, habitat for endangered species, and quality of life.• Serve as a liaison and information clearinghouse for coastal cities and counties and regional governance agencies, such as SANDAG, SCAG, BEACON, AMBAG and ABAG, as well as coastal NGOs.• Collaborate with advocacy and technical partners, such as the California Shore and Beach Preservation Association (CSBPA), the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), Environment California, the Planning and Conservation League (PCL), the California League of Conservation Voters (CLVC), Surfrider Foundation, and other NGOs on legislation of importance to the environment.• Committed to providing a cutting‐edge forum for coast and ocean science and policy through the annual “Headwaters to Ocean (H2O) Conference.”A-2
CITY MEMBERSHIPS FY 2018‐19Organization Annualcost Service or ValueSouthern California Association of Governments $ 4,500 The largest regional planning organization in California, focused on both short‐ and long‐term planning. SCAG's 86 Regional Councilmembers have the key responsibility for representing the Southern California region on issues such as transportation investments, growth strategies and the allocation of future housing needs. SCAG's staff closely monitors legislation in the state legislature and Congress. Advocates for Southern California's fair share of federal and state funding for plans and programs. It aggressively advocates on behalf of the region's interests to legislative delegations, other key legislators and members of the executive branch. Finally, SCAG coordinates regular Regional Councilmember visits with elected and appointed officials of the executive and legislative branches of the federal and state government.SCAG membership gives the benefit of pooled funding, special access and priority service. Additional benefits also include:• SCAG helps members find and secure grant funding from federal and state agencies for local projects. SCAG supplements the planning activities of members through the financial support and funding of their subregion. An average of $1 million is distributed among the 14 subregions each year.• SCAG provides the methodology, tools and training necessary to help members implement the strategies and principles of approved regional plans. SCAG can also perform site‐specific performance analyses and transportation/land use benefits analyses.• Members can request the creation of customized maps and jurisdictional data analyses; city general plan and land use maps; complete set of SCAG forecast spreadsheets and maps focusing on smaller levels of geography; selected transportation modeling data and modeling linked to the GIS street network; easy‐to‐use census files, numerous publications and more.A-3
CITY MEMBERSHIPS FY 2018‐19Organization Annualcost Service or ValueLeague of California Cities $ 15,600 Association of California city officials who work together to enhance their knowledge and skills, exchange information, and combine resources so that they may influence policy decisions that affect cities. • Unmatched Advocacy at the ballot box, in the Legislature, and in the courts.• Timely Communication delivered on the latest advocacy efforts with news about legislative developments that affect your city. Vehicles include CA Cities Advocate, social media, and e‑mail updates. In addition, Western City magazine, the League’s monthly publication, provides substantive analysis of broader statewide policy issues for local officials.• Member‐Driven Priorities developed by local leaders. Regional divisions, professional departments, caucuses, and policy committees meet throughout the year to address policy issues.• Best Practices and practical tools for local officials are provided by the Institute for Local Government on topics including public engagement, sustainability, ethics, Local Government 101, and more. These valuable resources can save your city time and money by offering expert information in a concise format, reducing the need for city staff research.•Cutting‐Edge Professional Development offered through the League’s educational conferences and events is geared to the unique needs of local government officials and city staff. Meetings and webinars present essential information from experts and provide a forum for exploring solutions to the challenges facing California’s cities.West Basin Municipal Water District $ ‐ Wholesale water agency that provides imported drinking water to 17 cities and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County throughout its 185 square mile service area. Public agency that produces recycled water, conservation and education programs.A-4
CITY MEMBERSHIPS FY 2018‐19Organization Annualcost Service or ValueLocal Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) $ 1,500 LAFCO (an acronym for “Local Agency Formation Commission”) is a public agency with county‐wide jurisdiction established by State Law (the Cortese‐Knox‐Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000). The intent of the Act is to discourage urban sprawl and to encourage orderly and efficient provision of services, such as water, sewer, and fire protection. LAFCO oversees changes to local government boundaries involving the formation and expansion of cities and special districts. This includes annexations and detachments of territory to and/or from cities and special districts; incorporations of new cities; formations of new special districts; consolidations of cities or special districts; mergers of special districts with cities; and dissolutions of existing districts. LAFCO also approves or disapproves proposals from cities and special districts to provide municipal services outside their jurisdictional boundaries.LAFCO determines a Sphere of Influence (“SOI”), a plan for the probable physical boundaries and service areas, for each city and special district in the County. All jurisdictional changes, such as incorporations, annexations, and detachments, must be consistent with the affected agency’s Sphere of Influence, with limited exception. State law establishes the funding of LAFCO, with the cost being shared by cities, counties, and special districts. Taking Back our Community Coalition $ 1,500 Taking Back Our Community is a coalition of local governments dedicated to public education and community advocacy surrounding the unintended adverse public safety impacts of recent changes to California’s criminal law. COALITION OBJECTIVES• To raise public awareness of why crime is increasing in our state. • To provide a consistent message surrounding the facts and impacts of AB 109, Prop 47, and Prop 57. • To advocate for State legislative changes to improve law enforcement’s ability to respond to crime.A-5
CITY MEMBERSHIPS FY 2018‐19Organization Annualcost Service or ValueCA Resource Recovery Association $ 200 California’s statewide recycling association. It is the oldest and one of the largest non‐profit recycling organizations in the United States. A 501(C)3 organization, CRRA is dedicated to achieving environmental sustainability in and beyond California through Zero Waste strategies including product stewardship, waste prevention, reuse, recycling and composting. CRRA’s members represent all aspects of California’s reduce‐reuse‐recycle‐compost economy. Members work for cities, counties, municipal districts, and businesses as well as hauling companies, material processors, non‐profit organizations, state agencies, and allied professionals.Southern California Waste Management Forum $ 65 A nonprofit, tax‐exempt organization dedicated to advancing knowledge of the interrelationship between waste management practices and the environment.The FORUM is a regional organization which offers an opportunity to obtain information through participation in meetings, working committees and conferences.Los Angeles Regional Agency (LARA) $ 4,236 LARA is a consortium of several cities (currently 18) in Southern California. LARA was formed to enhance the quality of living in member communities through conscious means of promoting environmental sustainability and responsibility.A-6