Attachment D COG board notes — Santa Monica City Council, February 25, 2025

REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE

WESTSIDE CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Thursday, December 12, 2024
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Location for In-Person Participation:

West Hollywood Library Building - City Council Chambers 625 N San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Remote Participation via Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85112998714
Livestream on YouTube:
http://bit.ly/wsccog_livestream

MEETING INFORMATION AND ACCOMMODATION
The Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) Regular Board meeting on December 12, 2024 will be held in-person with remote public participation via Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube.

WSCCOG Board voting members are required to attend in-person to participate and vote on action items on the agenda. For any questions regarding the meeting, please contact Winnie Fong at [email protected] or (323) 306-9856.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment on any agenda item may be made during the consideration of that item. All comments on items not listed on the agenda may be made during the time allotted on the agenda to the public. Members of the public may comment by raising a hand and being recognized by the Chair.

Speakers shall confine their comments to three minutes per speaker. Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the public may only comment on matters that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the WSCCOG or items listed on the agenda.

Members of the public who wish to comment on matters before the Board remotely are strongly encouraged to submit an email with their written comments limited to 1,000 characters to Riley O’Brien at [email protected] by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. *Note:

E-Comments received after 12:00 p.m. will be forwarded to the Board and posted on the WSCCOG’s website at www.westsidecities.org/meeting as part of the official meeting record. The email address will remain open during the meeting for providing public comment during the meeting. Emails received during the meeting will be read out loud at the appropriate time during the meeting provided they are received before the Board takes action on an item (or can be read during general public comment).
1 AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS, AND IDENTIFICATION OF VOTING MEMBERS (5 min)

3. ACTION ITEMS (25 min)
A. WSCCOG October 10, 2024 Board Meeting Notes
Recommended Action: Approve the draft meeting notes for the WSCCOG Board meeting held on October 10, 2024.

B. Regional Behavioral Health Facility Implementation Strategy Recommended Actions:
(1) Approve the suballocation of Local Solutions Funds totaling $258,062 as follows:
technical consultant services (not to exceed $240,000), WSCCOG meeting and coordination support (not to exceed $13,062), and stipends for Advisory Group members with lived experience (not to exceed $5,000).
(2) Authorize the WSCCOG to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for technical consultant services, with a budget not to exceed $240,000; (3) Authorize WSCCOG staff to collaborate with the Regional Behavioral Health Facility Implementation Strategy’s Steering Committee and RFP Working Group to draft, release, and evaluate the RFP for technical consultant services.

C. County Homelessness Regional Coordination Contract Amendment #3 Recommended Actions:
(1) Approve additional amendments to County Contract HI-23-008 Amendment #3 to modify the programs outlined in the FY 2024-25 Statement of Work for the City of Santa Monica.
(2) Authorize the WSCCOG Executive Director to execute the amendment.

D. 2025 WSCCOG Regular Board Meeting Schedule
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed 2025 WSCCOG Regular Board Meeting Schedule.

4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT (15 min)
A. WSCCOG Updates
B. Upcoming WSCCOG Activities for 2025
C. Call for Nominations
i. League of California Cities COG Regional Director
ii. SCAG Regional Council District #41
iii. SCAG Energy & Environment Committee
iv. SCAG Transportation Committee
v. Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission
2 5. TRANSPORTATION UPDATE (5 min)
A. Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Program (MSP) 5-Year Cashflows Update B. Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project Update

6. LEGISLATION (5 min)
A. League of California Cities Update

7. RECEIVE AND FILE
A. WSCCOG FY 2022-23 Financial Audit

8. ANNOUNCEMENTS (3 min)

9. FUTURE MEETING AND AGENDA ITEMS

10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Equal Means Equal

11. ADJOURN
3 REGULAR MEETING OF THE

WESTSIDE CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Instructions for Public Comments
You may submit public comments in three (3) ways:

1. Provide public comments in-person: Members of the Public may comment on matters on the agenda to the WSCCOG Board in person during the meeting at the location below:

West Hollywood Library Building - City Council Chambers 625 N San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069

2. To listen and provide comments via remote participation on Zoom: To participate remotely on Zoom Event, use the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85112998714

3. Submit written comments via email to: Members of the Public who wish to comment on matters before the Board remotely are strongly encouraged to submit an email with their written comments limited to 1,000 characters to Riley O’Brien at [email protected] by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. All written comments received after 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be announced and included as part of the official record of the meeting.
4 Item 3A

DRAFT MEETING NOTES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024
12:00 NOON
Culver City Hall
Mike Balkman Council Chambers
9770 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
IN ATTENDENCE:

Beverly Hills: Mayor Lester Friedman (WSCCOG Secretary). Staff: Cindy Owens, Mandy Jiang, Magdalena Davis.

Culver City: Councilmember Göran Eriksson, Councilmember Dan O’Brien. Staff: Shelly Wolfberg, Arames White-Shearin.

Santa Monica: Councilmember Oscar de la Torre (WSCCOG Chair). Staff: Josh Kurpies.

West Hollywood: Councilmember Sepi Shyne (WSCCOG Vice Chair). Staff: Hernan Molina.

County of LA: Staff: Austin Cyr (Supervisorial District 3).

WSCCOG: Staff: Cecilia Estolano, Winnie Fong, Riley O’Brien. Legal Counsel: Lauren Langer.

Other: Jeff Kiernan, Dr. Michael Cao (League of California Cities), Erik Rodriguez (SCAG), Jody Litvak (Metro).

1. WSCCOG REGULAR BOARD MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Councilmember Oscar de la Torre (WSCCOG Chair) called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m.

2. WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS, AND IDENTIFICATION OF VOTING MEMBERS Voting members included Mayor Lester Friedman (City of Beverly Hills), Councilmember Göran Eriksson (City of Culver City), Councilmember Oscar de la Torre (City of Santa Monica), Councilmember Sepi Shyne (City of West Hollywood), and Austin Cyr (County of Los Angeles). Councilmember De la Torre recognized Councilmembers Eriksson and Shyne for their time and dedicated service on the WSCCOG Board, as their terms on their respective City Councils are ending this year. Additionally, Councilmember De la Torre recognized Cindy Owens, Municipal Affairs Manager at the City of Beverly Hills, for her years of public service and upcoming retirement. Councilmember De la Torre adjusted the agenda order, starting with a presentation on Item 5B by Dr. Michael Cao, President of the League of California Cities - LA County Division.

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3. ACTION ITEMS
A. WSCCOG August 8, 2024 Board Meeting Notes
Councilmember Eriksson moved to approve the meeting notes, seconded by Mayor Friedman. The motion passed unanimously, with Councilmember Shyne abstaining.

B. Regional Behavioral Health Facility Implementation Strategy Advisory Committee
Winnie Fong (WSCCOG Project Director) provided a brief overview of the process for developing the Regional Behavioral Health Facility Implementation Strategy Advisory Committee. Boardmembers commented on the extensive list of proposed members.

Cecilia Estolano (WSCCOG Executive Director) emphasized the importance of clearly defining the scope of the committee’s work and establishing structured agendas to ensure active engagement from the committee members throughout the process, while acknowledging that some adjustments may be necessary to incorporate subject matter expertise when needed. Councilmember Shyne highlighted the value of diverse voices represented on the committee and noted that the list is inclusive.

Councilmember Shyne moved to approve the Advisory Committee participation list, seconded by Councilmember Eriksson. The motion passed unanimously.

C. Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Resolution Estolano provided an overview of the SCAG REAP 2.0 funds and described the process for the WSCCOG to adopt a resolution to accept the REAP funds as part of the Memorandum of Understanding process. Councilmember Shyne moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Mayor Friedman. The motion passed unanimously.

D. LA County Government Structure, Ethics and Accountability Charter Amendment County Ballot Measure (Measure G)
Councilmember De la Torre summarized the discussion from the previous Board meeting regarding Measure G and facilitated a roundtable discussion for each city to share a recap of their City Council’s discussions and decisions. Following the discussion, the Board decided whether the WSCCOG should take a position on Measure G. Based on the positions taken by the City Councils, Councilmember Eriksson moved to oppose Measure G. Cyr proposed an amendment to the motion, suggesting that the WSCCOG not take a position on the Measure. Councilmember Shyne seconded the amended motion. The motion passed, with all Boardmembers voting in favor, except for Councilmember Eriksson, who voted against it.

E. Homelessness Solutions & Prevention Now Initiative County Ballot Measure Councilmember De la Torre summarized the discussion from the previous Board meeting regarding Measure A and facilitated a roundtable discussion for each city to share a recap of their City Council’s discussions and decisions. Following the discussion, the Board decided whether the COG should take a position on Measure A.

Based on the positions taken by the City Councils, Mayor Friedman moved that the DRAFT 6
WSCCOG not take a position on Measure A. Councilmember Shyne seconded the motion. The Board approved the motion unanimously, with Cyr abstaining.

4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Estolano directed the Board to the agenda packet for recent COG activities, including the agendas for the Transportation and Homelessness working groups.

5. LEGISLATION

6. INFORMATION
The WSCCOG received comments from Zoë Muntaner, Jo Ann Gaines, and Marilyn Turkovich regarding the Charter for Compassion.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Friedman shared information regarding the upcoming Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism event held in Beverly Hills on December 11-13, 2024. Councilmember Eriksson also shared information regarding the Nova exhibition in Culver City memorializing the October 7, 2023 attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel.

8. FUTURE MEETING AND AGENDA ITEMS

9. PUBLIC COMMENTS

10. ADJOURN
Councilmember de la Torre adjourned the meeting at 1:07 pm.

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Item 3B

DATE: December 9, 2024
TO: Westside Cities Council of Governments Board
FROM: Westside Cities Council of Governments Staff
SUBJECT: Regional Behavioral Health Facility Implementation Strategy

Recommended Actions:
(1) Approve the suballocation of Local Solutions Funds totaling $258,062 as follows: technical consultant services (not to exceed $240,000), WSCCOG meeting and coordination support (not to exceed $13,062), and stipends for Advisory Group members with lived experience (not to exceed $5,000).
(2) Authorize the WSCCOG to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for technical consultant services, with a budget not to exceed $240,000;
(3) Authorize WSCCOG staff to collaborate with the Regional Behavioral Health Facility Implementation Strategy’s Steering Committee and RFP Working Group to draft, release, and evaluate the RFP for technical consultant services.

Background
On October 10, 2024, the WSCCOG Board approved a roster of more than 75 stakeholder participants for the Advisory Committee as part of the Regional Behavioral Health Facility Implementation Strategy. This diverse group consists of subject matter experts in areas such as homelessness, mental health and substance use crises, healthcare management, and lived experience, offering insights to the WSCCOG Board and the technical consultants involved in strategic efforts to develop a regional behavioral health facility. The WSCCOG staff also emphasized the need to clearly define the scope of the committee’s work and establish structured agendas to maintain member engagement throughout the process. Staff also acknowledged that adjustments may be necessary to incorporate the subject matter expertise as the COG progresses in the implementation process.

Development of a Tiered Framework
On October 24, 2024, the WSCCOG staff collaborated with the WSCCOG Homelessness Working Group to design a tiered framework that promotes a collaborative and efficient process while ensuring a balanced approach to stakeholder engagement. Key elements of this framework include:
8 • Renaming the “Advisory Committee” to an “Advisory Group” to reflect the large number of participants and better align with its roles as a platform for broad stakeholder input and subject matter expertise.
• Establishing a Steering Committee to guide the process in a smaller group setting, including developing agendas for the Advisory Group, making high-level recommendations, and supporting decision-making efforts (refer to Figure 1).

The following tiered framework allows the WSCCOG to streamline stakeholder engagement and advance the development process for the regional behavioral health facility effectively and collaboratively. Attachment A provides a detailed outline of the proposed participants, roles and responsibilities, and meeting cadence for the Advisory Group, Steering Committee, and Working Groups.

Figure 1. Tiered Framework for Stakeholder Engagement
• Advisory Group (75+ members): Remains an essential platform for community feedback and transparency, ensuring broad representation and engagement. • Steering Committee (6-12 members): Provides support in developing agendas for the Advisory Group and making high-level recommendations to the WSCCOG Board. • Working Groups (up to 7 members): Comprises of small, task-specific teams formed from the Advisory Group members to conduct focused research and address specific topic areas.

Local Solutions Funds Suballocation
The WSCCOG Board approved an allocation of $258,062 from the County Local Solutions Funds to support the Regional Behavioral Health Facility Implementation Strategy. Earlier this year, the WSCCOG applied for a grant from the Hilton Foundation’s current funding cycle to help facilitate collaboration among the Westside cities, technical consultants, and stakeholders. The grant proposal also included funding for stipends to support the participation of members who have direct lived experience with issues or challenges related to behavioral health. Although the WSCCOG was not awarded the grant, the WSCCOG staff plans to reapply in 2025.

During this time, the WSCCOG staff propose suballocating the Local Solutions Funds to initiate the facilitation of the tiered framework and incorporate members with lived experience early in the process. The Advisory Group will include stakeholders representing diverse lived experiences, such as transitional age youth, older adults, LGBTQ individuals, BIPOC, and more. The goal is to provide 9 financial support for the time and effort required for their active participation. WSCCOG staff propose a stipend structure of up to $625 for up to eight (8) Advisory Group members with direct lived experience to participate in meetings, review materials, provide input, etc.

Given the extensive effort required to manage this tiered framework, the WSCCOG staff also propose increasing funding to support the WSCCOG’s support team in facilitating and coordinating these efforts. This would allow staff to dedicate up to 20 hours per month to this work. In alignment with these objectives, the WSCCOG staff recommends the following action for the Board’s consideration:

Recommended Action #1: Approve the suballocation of Local Solutions Funds totaling $258,062 as follows: technical consultant services (not to exceed $240,000), WSCCOG meeting and coordination support (not to exceed $13,062), and stipends for Advisory Group members with lived experience (not to exceed $5,000).

Request for Proposal for Technical Consultants
The WSCCOG staff is preparing to draft a Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify and select qualified technical consultants to build upon the preliminary research and extensive work spearheaded by the City of Santa Monica in their recent behavioral health feasibility study. Santa Monica’s study establishes a foundational framework for considerations related to operation costs, financing, infrastructure, and geographic location to inform the future development of a regional behavioral health facility. The City’s study evaluated the entire system of intensive behavioral health services in Santa Monica and in Service Planning Area (SPA) 5, and identified (1) service gaps, (2) the significance of these gaps, and (3) strategic investment opportunities to address the gaps and limitations.

The selected technical consultant will expand upon this work, extending the analysis beyond Santa Monica to include Beverly Hills, Culver City, West Hollywood, and Los Angeles based on the following objectives:
• Assess the continuum of intensive behavioral health services using the model adopted by the California Department of Health Care Services.
• Provide a detailed description of the current system of intensive behavioral health services including intensive outpatient services designed to decompress higher levels of care. • Explore capacity issues for existing programs.
• Identify system gaps including missing elements of a comprehensive continuum of intensive behavioral health care and challenges associated with insufficient service capacity. • Using the above analysis, provide recommendations regarding potential options for the development of a behavioral health center (transformational, transitional and incremental) In alignment with these objectives, the WSCCOG staff recommends the following action for the Board’s consideration:

Recommended Action #2: Authorize the WSCCOG to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for technical consultant services, with a budget not to exceed $240,000; 10 The WSCCOG staff will work closely with the Steering Committee and RFP Working Group to develop the RFP and establish the evaluation criteria. As of December 9, 2024, the member cities are still in the process of identifying key staff members to participate in the Steering Committee.

Meanwhile, the following Advisory Group members have expressed interest in joining the RFP Working Group:
• Brittany Bennett, Peer Support Specialist, West Hollywood Care Team • Cynthia Sirota, Outreach and Resource Navigator & Family Support Group Facilitator, NAMI Westside Los Angeles
• Garret Shaw, Therapist, Tulua Health & Support Group Facilitator, NAMI Westside Los Angeles
• Nicole Liner-Jigamian, Human Services Analyst, City of Santa Monica The WSCCOG staff proposes the following timeline for developing the RFP to issuing the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and finalizing the work:
• December 2024
o Finalize members for the Steering Committee and RFP Working Group o Collaborate with the Steering Committee and RFP Working Group to draft and finalize the RFP and evaluation criteria
o Issue the RFP before the end of the year
• January 2025
o Close the RFP on January 30, 2025
• February 2025
o Evaluate the proposals and develop recommendations to the WSCCOG Board for consideration and approval.
o Draft contract template and request the Board to authorize the WSCCOG staff and legal counsel to review, negotiate, and execute contract • March 2025
o Execute contract with the selected consultant
o Initiate work with the consultant, with a projected completion date of June 30, 2026 In alignment with the proposed timeline, the WSCCOG staff recommends the following actions for the Board’s consideration:

Recommended Action #3: Authorize WSCCOG staff to collaborate with the Regional Behavioral Health Facility Implementation Strategy’s Steering Committee and RFP Working Group to draft, release, and evaluate the RFP for technical consultant services. 11 WESTSIDE REGIONAL BEHAVORIAL HEALTH

FACILITY IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
October 2024
Item 3B - Attachment A
12 Advisory Committee
Objective: Bring together stakeholders who may not typically interact, providing subject expertise and insight to the WSCCOG Board and the technical consultants Purpose: Support the implementation of a regional behavioral health facility in the Westside
• Collaborate with the WSCCOG Board, technical consultants, and relevant stakeholders to promote cross-sector, interagency coordination, and actions for the development of a regional Behavioral Health Facility.
• If necessary, the WSCCOG staff will establish working groups dedicated to specific issue areas, bringing together individuals with subject matter expertise to address targeted challenges and opportunities within the core areas 13 Key Stakeholders (75+ individuals identified)

1. Academia (college/university)

2. Behavioral health administrators

3. Business community

4. Education systems (K-12)

5. Faith Community

6. First responders (e.g., Fire department, law enforcement, etc.)

7. Housing teams from SPA 5 and SPA 4

8. LA County Departments (e.g. LAHSA, DMH, etc.)

9. Lived experience (e.g., transitional age youth, older adults, LGBTQ, BIPOC, etc.).

10.Philanthropy

11.Service providers (e.g., hospitals, mental health providers, substance abuse providers)

12.WSCCOG member jurisdictions
14 Proposed Meeting Infrastructure
• Rename the Advisory Committee  Advisory Group
• Develop the meeting infrastructure for this effort to manage the # of stakeholders and discussion topics
Advisory Group
(75+ members)
Steering Committee
(6-12 members)
Working Groups
(7 members or less)
15 Advisory Group (75+ members)
Participants:
• List of key stakeholders with subject matter expertise across 12 broad categories Roles/Responsibilities:
• Provide subject matter expertise and input on overarching vision and goals for the facility
• Pose research questions and ground truth data/information • Provide relevant data, information, and feedback via survey or email • Identify participants with subject matter expertise to the Working Groups Meeting Cadence:
• Platform to share updates/research and vet proposed recommendations • Receives all agendas/materials and determines whether they will participate in meetings and/or provide feedback via email
• Likely meets every 2 months or as needed
16 Steering Committee (6-12 members)
Participants:
• Key staff person from each COG member jurisdiction
Roles/Responsibilities:
• Provide direction to the WSCCOG staff and Technical Consultant • Develop the agenda with the technical consultant and develop recommendations to the Board
• Support in high-level decision making
Meeting Cadence:
• Will likely need to meet monthly to drive the process and next steps 17 Working Group (7 members or less)
Participants:
• Recruit members from the Advisory Group
Roles/Responsibilities:
• Conduct research
• Discuss specific subject matter issues (e.g., substance abuse, first responders w/ law enforcement and fire dept, service providers, etc.)
Meeting Cadence:
• As needed
18 WSCCOG Staff / Estolano Advisors
Roles/Responsibilities:
• Serve as the main point of contact and liaison between the technical consultant, steering committee, advisory group, working groups, and the WSCCOG Board • Develop RFP and manage the procurement process to retain a technical consultant
• Work with the technical consultant and steering committee to draft agendas, develop staff reports to the WSCCOG Board, report updates to the WSCCOG Board
• Support meeting logistics, including scheduling, sending meeting agendas and calendar invitations, meeting notes, etc.
19 Item 3C
DATE: December 9, 2024
TO: Westside Cities Council of Governments Board
FROM: Westside Cities Council of Governments Staff
SUBJECT: County Homelessness Regional Coordination Contract Amendment #3 Recommended Actions:
(1) Approve additional amendments to County Contract HI-23-008 Amendment #3 to modify the programs outlined in the FY 2024-25 Statement of Work for the City of Santa Monica. (2) Authorize the WSCCOG Executive Director to execute the amendment.

Overview of Current Local Solutions Funds Programs
Under the existing contract (HI-23-008) with the County of Los Angeles for the Local Solutions Funds (LSF), the City of Santa Monica has an allocation of $818,362. Table 1 below provides a breakdown of funding for each program currently included under contract.

Table 1. City of Santa Monica Existing Programs under Local Solutions Funds Proposed New Programs and Budget Modifications
The City of Santa Monica proposes to modify the list of programs by adding two new programs.

These programs will be funded by reallocating the existing $818,362 budget, ensuring that no additional funding is required while maintaining the City’s overall funding allocation, as shown in Table 2.

New Program #1: Flexible Housing & Homelessness Prevention Assistance • Description - Expand City of Santa Monica Flex Fund assistance to provide motel vouchers for emergency interim housing for eligible households experiencing homelessness, and financial assistance to support retaining or entering permanent housing and gas station/grocery store gift cards to support urgent needs related to housing instability. • Alignment with New Framework to End Homelessness
o Prevent - Infuse Problem Solving into Local Services
Local Solution Funds Approved
Homelessness Related Response $446,250.00
Eviction Prevention / Preventative Assistance $269,961.00 Case Management/Flex Fund $100,000.00
Permanent Housing Ops $2,151.00
Subtotal $818,362.00
20 o House - Co-Investment in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and Interim Housing; Locally Sited Time Limited Subsidies (TLS)
• Key Metrics and Targets
o Provide motel vouchers, transportation, and meal assistance to up to 6 households on a quarterly basis
o Assist and provide financial support to 3 of households to support them in becoming housed or prevent them from falling into homelessness on a quarterly basis New Program #2: Food Insecurity Stabilization Programs
• Description - Expand services with City contracted agencies Meals on Wheels West (MOWW) and Westside Food Bank (WSFB) to provide food assistance to currently and formerly unhoused individuals. MOWW and WSFB provide direct support to the City’s homeless service providers and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) sites, such as The Laurel which opened in the summer in 2024. Rising food costs and funding cuts have curtailed these agencies’ ability to serve homeless services providers in the City. For example, this marks the first time in MOWW’s history that they have had to initiate a waiting list for their services and have not been able to enroll all eligible residents of the Laurel. With this funding, MOWW will expand their Food & Shelter program to 25 residents at The Laurel, ensuring they receive essential nourishment for their health and wellbeing during their critical transition to stable housing. In addition to providing food assistance for low-income Santa Monicans experiencing housing instability, WSFB distributes food to the City’s homeless service providers, including The People Concern and St. Joseph Center, and this funding will ensure currently and formerly unhoused program participants have their essential needs met and by allowing providers to focus resources on services such as case management, mental health treatment, and housing navigation.
• Alignment with New Framework to End Homelessness
o Stabilize - Local Eviction and Prevention prioritized and linked to formerly homeless residents
• Key Metrics and Targets
o Up to 25 unduplicated residents of the Laurel who receive ongoing food assistance to stabilize housing each quarter
o Approximately 10,000 pounds of food distributed to stabilize people in housing and support people experiencing homelessness each quarter
Table 2. City of Santa Monica Proposed Modification for the Local Solutions Funds Local Solution Funds Approved
Budget
Proposed
Modification
Total Modified
Budget
Homelessness Related Response $446,250.00 ($132,352.00) $313,898.00 Eviction Prevention / Preventative Assistance $269,961.00 ($97,626.00) $172,335.00 Case Management/Flex Fund $100,000.00 $0.00 $100,000.00 Permanent Housing Ops $2,151.00 ($0.50) $2,150.50
*New Program: Flexible Housing &
Homelessness Prevention Assistance $0.00 $149,978.50 $149,978.50 *New Program: Food Insecurity Stabilization
Programs $0.00 $80,000.00 $80,000.00
Subtotal $818,362.00 $818,362.00
21 Item 3D
DATE: December 9, 2024
TO: Westside Cities Council of Governments Board
FROM: Westside Cities Council of Governments Staff
SUBJECT: 2025 WSCCOG Regular Board Meeting Schedule
Recommended Action
Approve the proposed 2025 WSCCOG Regular Board Meeting Schedule.

Background
The WSCCOG by-laws require that regular Board meetings be held at least four times per year. The WSCCOG staff recommends convening the regular Board meetings bi-monthly on the second Thursday of the month at 12:00 p.m., beginning in February 2025. An exception will be made for October to avoid a scheduling conflict with the League of California Cities Annual Conference. The WSCCOG board meetings will continue to be held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual participation options.

Date Time Host City (1) Location
Thursday, February 13, 2025 12:00 p.m. Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills City Hall 2nd Floor
Municipal Gallery, 455 N. Rexford Dr.

Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Thursday, April 10, 2025 12:00 p.m. Culver City Culver City Hall Mike Balkman Council Chambers, 9770 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
Thursday, June 12, 2025 (2) 12:00 p.m. Santa Monica Santa Monica Institute Training Room, 2nd Floor, 330 Olympic Drive, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Thursday, August 14, 2025 12:00 p.m. West Hollywood West Hollywood Library Building - City Council Chambers, 625 N San Vicente Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069
Thursday, October 16, 2025 12:00 p.m. Beverly Hills Beverly Hills City Hall 2nd Floor Municipal Gallery, 455 N. Rexford Dr.

Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 p.m. Culver City Culver City Hall Mike Balkman Council Chambers, 9770 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
Notes:
(1) WSCCOG will rotate the location of the Regular Board meetings between member jurisdictions. (2) WSCCOG Annual Meeting - Election of new COG Governing Board Officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer); appointment of Committee Members; and adoption of the annual budget.
22 Item 4
DATE: December 9, 2024
TO: Westside Cities Council of Governments Board
FROM: Westside Cities Council of Governments Staff
SUBJECT: Executive Director’s Report
WSCCOG Updates
The WSCCOG staff convened the Transportation in October and November, the Homelessness Working Group in October, and the Regional Behavioral Health Facility Advisory Group in November.

Refer to Attachment A for the agenda items discussed in the meetings.

Upcoming WSCCOG Activities for 2025
• Updated WSCCOG Board Roster
The WSCCOG staff will share and post the updated WSCCOG Boardmember roster in January 2025 to reflect the annual appointments made by member cities to various committees and agencies, including the WSCCOG. The WSCCOG staff will coordinate with city representatives to ensure the timely filing of the Assuming Office and Leaving Office Statements under Form 700.
• Election for WSCCOG Chair and Vice Chair
The WSCCOG will coordinate and conduct an election in February 2025 to fill the WSCCOG’s Chair and Vice Chair positions, which will become vacant following the conclusion of the current Chair and Vice Chair’s terms with their respective City Councils in December 2024. • Engagement for the FY 2023-24 WSCCOG Audit
The WSCCOG staff will collaborate with the Treasurer to initiate the engagement process with an auditor to conduct the financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. WSCCOG staff will return to the Board in early 2025 to consider the proposed auditor’s budget and scope of work for the audit.
• Launch REAP 2.0 Projects
WSCCOG staff will continue working with SCAG to finalize a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 funding. In November, SCAG staff informed WSCCOG staff that the REAP 2.0 program expenditure deadline has been extended from December 31, 2025 to June 30, 2026. However, SCAG noted that the procurement through its consultant bench cannot begin until February 2025 and may take up to 6 months to complete. This timeline means the notice to proceed would likely be issued around August 23 2025, which provides consultants with approximately 11 months to complete scope of work to develop a Regional Housing Trust Implementation Plan and provide on-call technical assistance for member cities. Given this timeline, WSCCOG staff will consult with the Treasurer on the feasibility of undergoing the procurement process internally and assess COG’s financial capacity to pay consultants upfront and submit invoices to SCAG for reimbursement afterward. As the WSCCOG launches the RFP process, staff will reconvene the WSCCOG Housing Group to review and assist in the evaluation of consultant proposals and develop a recommendation for the WSCCOG Board’s approval. The WSCCOG Housing Working Group will also review and provide feedback on consultant deliverables to ensure alignment of the COG’s REAP project objectives.
• WSCCOG Appointed Representative and Call for Nominations Table 1 outlines the calls for nominations to address upcoming vacancies and expiring terms for the following positions listed below. All interested candidates must submit a letter to Winnie Fong, WSCCOG Project Director, via email at [email protected] no later than Friday, January 30, 2025. The WSCCOG Board will take action to make the appointments at the next regular meeting held in February 2025, with the exception of the SCAG Regional Council position, which will be filled through an election process as detailed further below.

Table 1. Current Call for Nominations
Agency/Committee Current Representative Vacancy or
Term Expiration
Note
League of California Cities
COG Regional Director
Mayor Phil Brock (City of
Santa Monica)
Vacancy as of
December 2024
Refer to Attachment B
for details.

SCAG Regional Council
District #41
Councilmember Lauren
Meister (City of West
Hollywood)
Term expiring
May 2025
Refer to Attachment C
for details.

SCAG Energy &
Environment Committee
Mayor Phil Brock (City of
Santa Monica)
Vacancy as of
December 2024
Refer to Attachment D
for details.

SCAG Transportation
Committee
Vice Mayor Sharona R.

Nazarian (City of Beverly
Hills)
Term expiring
February 2025
Refer to Attachment E
for details.

Santa Monica Bay
Restoration Commission
Mayor Phil Brock (City of
Santa Monica)
Vacancy as of
December 2024
Refer to Attachment F
for details.

SCAG Regional Council Election Process
In accordance with the SCAG Regional Council Policy Manual, the representative for the SCAG Regional Council District #41 position shall be elected by a majority of the votes of those city councilmembers present from voting‐eligible cities with a quorum. The SCAG Regional Council District #41 is represented by the cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood. The WSCCOG is required to post the following notices:
o First Notice: Call for Candidates for SCAG Regional Council District #41 (December 9, 2024)
24 o Second Notice: Election for Regional Council District #41 Representative (February 3, 2025)
Other important notes regarding the election are listed below:
o A quorum for the election shall consist of at least one City Councilmember present inperson from at least two‐thirds of the voting‐eligible SCAG member cities in District

41. o A maximum of five (5) city councilmembers from each of the voting‐eligible cities in District 41 shall be provided the opportunity to vote for the individual who will serve as the District Representative to ensure equity among cities in voting. If a voting‐eligible city is comprised of more than five (5) city councilmembers, then the mayor of that city shall appoint a maximum of five (5) members to vote in the District 41 election. o Nominations from the floor and proxy voting are not allowed. o Participation and voting via teleconferencing are not allowed. o In the event of a tie vote, additional balloting shall occur until a District Representative is elected.

Other upcoming expiring terms in 2025
Below is a list of upcoming expiring terms for various appointed representative positions in 2025.
o Metro Westside/Central Service Council
o Current representative: Vice Mayor Chelsea Lee Byers (City of West Hollywood)
o Call for Nominations: February 2025
o Board Consideration for Appointment: April 2025
o SCAG Community, Economic & Human Development
o Current representative: Councilmember Freddy Puza (City of Culver City) o Call for nominations: June 2025
o Board Consideration for Appointment: August 2025
25 Item 4 – Attachment A

WSCCOG TRANSPORTATION WORKING GROUP
Agenda for Tuesday, October 22, 2024 @ 2pm
1) Welcome and Agenda Review (5 min)
a) MSP Annual Update at Metro Planning and Programming Committee 2) Metro K Line Northern Extension (10 min)
a) October 2024 Update from Metro
b) Timeline Updates
3) Metro Sepulveda Transit Corridor (5 min)
a) October 2024 Update from Metro
b) Beverly Hills Support for Alternatives 4, 5, and 6
c) West Hollywood Support for an On-Campus UCLA Station and Seamless Connection to D Line
d) Santa Monica Support for an On-Campus UCLA Station and Seamless Connection to D Line
e) LADOT letter on the Sepulveda NOP
4) Metro Westside/Central Service Council (15 min)
a) October 9, 2024, Meeting Agenda
5) 2028 Olympics and Paralympics (15 min)
a) Tomorrow 10/23 at 10am - Metro Ad Hoc 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games Committee Meeting
b) Lessons from Paris
c) LA28 Mobility Concept Plan Update
d) Santa Monica LA28 Games Agreement Study Session
6) Subregional Bus Lane/Stop Cost Estimates and SEP Funding Options (10 min) Agenda for Tuesday, November 26, 2024 @ 2pm
1) Welcome and Agenda Review (5 min)
a) MSP Annual Update Approved by Metro
b) MSP Updated 5 Year Cashflows
2) Metro Westside/Central Service Council (10 min)
3) Asterisk Alliance (10 min)
4) Subregional Bus Lane Network Discussion (25 min)
5) Sepulveda Transit Corridor Support Letters (5 min)
a) Draft WSCCOG Alt 3-6 Support Letter
b) Member Jurisdiction Support Letters
26 WSCCOG HOMELESSNESS WORKING GROUP
Agenda for Wednesday, October 23, 2024 @ 9am
1) County and CEO-HI Updates
2) WSCCOG Oct. 10th Board Meeting Recap
3) Regional Behavioral Health Facility Advisory Group
a. Structure of the Committee
b. Kick-Off Meeting
i. Propose Wed, November 20 @ 9am in place of next WSCCOG Homelessness Working Group
ii. Agenda
iii. Purpose, Outcome, Process
iv. Presentation from Santa Monica’s Behavioral Health Feasibility Study v. Present draft RFIQ for Technical Consultant
vi. Next Steps
c. RFIQ Discussion

REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY ADVISORY GROUP
Agenda for Wednesday, November 20, 2024 @ 9am
1) Welcome and Introductions (10 min)
a. Advisory Group Intros
b. WSCOG Staff Intros
2) Overview of Westside Regional Behavioral Health Facility Implementation Strategy (20 minutes)
a. Background and context
b. Advisory Group
c. Q+A
3) Presentation from City of Santa Monica Behavioral Health Strategy Development & Feasibility Study (40 minutes)
a. Key findings from study
b. Lessons learned
c. Q+A
4) RFIQ for Technical Consultant (10 minutes)
a. Overview of components and process
b. Working Group
5) Timeline and Future Agenda Items (5 minutes)
6) Next Steps (5 minutes)
27 Item 4 – Attachment B

MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 9, 2024
TO: Mayors and Councilmembers of the Cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood
FROM: Winnie Fong, WSCCOG Project director
SUBJECT: Call for Nominations for WSCCOG Regional Director to the League of California Cities – Los Angeles County Division (2025-2027)
The Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) is issuing a call for candidates to all Mayors and Councilmembers in Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood to serve as the WSCCOG Regional Director Representative to the League of California Cities - Los Angeles County Division for a two-year term beginning in February 2025. Eligible candidates are encouraged to submit their letter of interest to the WSCCOG Project Director Winnie Fong at [email protected] by Friday, January 30, 2025. The WSCCOG Board will review and consider the nominations at the next regular Board meeting in February 2025.

Background
The Los Angeles County Division is made up of 86 cities within Los Angeles County and provides members with the opportunity to exchange ideas and information and share the advantages of cooperative advocacy. The Division is guided by an executive committee under the leadership of a Division President. Elected city officials and professional city staff attend Division meetings and events throughout the year to share what they are doing and advocate for their interests in Sacramento. Division members also participate in the development of Cal Cities policy through representation on the Cal Cities Board of Directors and Policy Committees.

LA County Division Officers (As of November 2024)
President - Dr. Michael Cao, M.D., Mayor, Arcadia
Vice President - Britt Huff, Council Member, Rolling Hills Estates Secretary/Treasurer - Ana Maria Quintana, Council Member, Bell Board Director - James R. Bozajian, Council Member, Calabasas Past President - Bea Dieringer, Council Member, Rolling Hills Regional Director - Arroyo Verdugo JPA: Konstantine Anthony, Council Member, Burbank Regional Director - Gateway Cities COG: Brenda Olmos, Council Member, Paramount Regional Director - Las Virgenes-Malibu COG: Laura McCorkindale, Council Member, Hidden Hills
Regional Director - San Fernando Valley COG: Mary Mendoza, Council Member, San Fernando 28 Regional Director - San Gabriel Valley COG: Margaret Clark, Mayor Pro Tem, Rosemead Regional Director - South Bay Cities COG: Barry Waite, Council Member, Lomita Regional Director - Westside Cities COG: Phil Brock, Mayor, Santa Monica Regional Director - City of Los Angeles: Steve Luu, Legislative Analyst, Los Angeles Regional Divisions are at the core of the League’s advocacy efforts. City officials—both elected and career—help develop region-specific programs and carry out grassroots activities that support legislative, regulatory, and ballot measure goals. Divisions also help guide Cal Cities policy by appointing representatives to the board of directors, as well as through its resolutions, policy, and annual conference committees.

The Los Angeles County Division holds general membership meetings at various times throughout the year. All General Membership meetings begin with a reception at 6 PM, followed by the meeting unless otherwise noted. Additional Division events include the Countywide City Managers Meeting, the Annual Installation Ceremony & Dinner, a Division meeting at the Annual Conference, and the All Cities Holiday Reception. Additional trainings and briefings are held as needed. Please refer to the League of CA Cities’ 2024-25 calendar on the next page. For more information, visit:
https://www.calcities.org/los-angeles-county-division
29 2024-25 Important Dates – Virtual Calls and Events
Board of Director and Legislative Committee Virtual Calls -- 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 (if necessary)
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (if necessary)
General Membership Meetings and Division Events
Thursday, August 1, 2024, 6:00-8:30 p.m.–Annual Installation Ceremony & Dinner, Santa Anita Park, Arcadia Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.–Lunch in conjunction with Annual Conference & Expo, Long Beach
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 6:00-8:30 p.m.–Annual All Cities Holiday Reception, California Club, Los Angeles
Saturday, December 14, 2024, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.–Annual Division Strategic Planning Session, BBK downtown offices
Thursday, January 9, 2025, 6:00-8:30 p.m.–General Membership Meeting, Universal Sheraton, Universal City Thursday, March 6, 2025, 6:00-8:30 p.m.–General Membership Meeting, Southern California Edison, South Bay Service Center, Torrance
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.–Countywide City Managers Meeting, Location TBD April/May 2025 TBD, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.–Annual CITIPAC Fundraiser, Location TBD Thursday, June 5, 2025, 6:00-8:30 p.m.–General Membership Meeting, USC Hotel, Los Angeles Thursday, August 7, 2025, 6:00-8:30 p.m.–Annual Installation Ceremony & Dinner, Location TBD Note that additional dates may be added for other trainings and events.

For additional details, contact Jennifer Quan at 626-786-5142 or [email protected] 30 Item 4 – Attachment C

MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 9, 2024
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers of the Cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood
CC: Maggie Aguilar, SCAG Clerk of the Board
Erik Rodriguez, SCAG Sr. Government Affairs Officer
Kevin J. Gilhooley, SCAG Manager of Legislation

FROM: Winnie Fong, WSCCOG Project Director
SUBJECT: First Notice of Special Election: Call for Candidates for SCAG Regional Council District #41
____________________________________________________________________________ Call for Candidates
The Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) is issuing a call for candidates to all Mayors and Councilmembers in Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood to serve as the SCAG’s Regional Council (RC) District #41 representative for a two-year term beginning in May 2025.

Interested candidates must submit their interest in writing to the Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) no later than Friday, January 30, 2025 by email to Winnie Fong, WSCCOG Project Director at [email protected].

District Election
If there are two (2) or more candidates, an election will be held by member cities within RC District #41. The WSCCOG will hold the district election at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting in February 2025 (date to be determined). Once the candidate notification period has ended, the WSCCOG will send a Second Notice identifying all candidate names and confirming the District Representative election date, time, and virtual link information. Please refer to the attachment for detailed information related to district representative appointment, election procedures, and no confidence votes.

As a Regional Council representative, the member is eligible to:
• Serve on one of SCAG’s policy committees: Community, Economic and Human Development Committee (CEHD); Energy and Environment Committee (EEC); or Transportation Committee. • Be appointed by the SCAG President to other SCAG committees. • Receive a stipend for attending SCAG meetings or SCAG-sponsored events as provided in the Regional Council Policy Manual.
31 • Receive public transit or mileage reimbursement (based on travel distance between member’s seat of government and SCAG’s meeting/event location) as provided in the Regional Council Policy Manual.
• Receive parking validation at SCAG’s Los Angeles office. • Receive lodging reimbursement for travel requirement.

All regular meetings of the Regional Council and Policy Committees are scheduled for the first Thursday of each month at SCAG’s downtown Los Angeles Office.

About the SCAG Regional Council
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is a metropolitan planning organization representing six counties, 191 cities and over 19 million residents. SCAG’s 86-member governing board is known as the Regional Council. The Regional Council has general authority to conduct the affairs of SCAG and implements the policy direction provided at the annual General Assembly of the membership.

In addition, the Regional Council acts upon policy recommendations from SCAG policy committees and external agencies; appoints committees to study specific problems and programs; amends, decreases or increases the proposed budget to be reported to the General Assembly; and directs the actions of the agency throughout the year. Each Regional Council member serves for a term of two (2) years commencing at the end of the Annual Regional Conference and General Assembly. 32 ARTICLE V

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS, ELECTION PROCEDURES AND

NO CONFIDENCE VOTES
The appointment or election of District Representatives to serve on the Regional Council and the undertaking of a no confidence vote regarding a District Representative shall all be conducted in accordance with the following procedures.

A. District Representative Eligibility ‐ Any elected member of the city council of a city that is a voting‐eligible member of SCAG and that is part of a District may be appointed or elected to serve as a District Representative to the Regional Council if that city council member isthen serving on the respective city council on the date of the District representative appointment or election.

B. Single‐CityDistrict Representative Appointments‐ When a District encompasses only one city or part of only one city (“Single‐City District”), that city shall appoint its District Representative(s) fromamong its city councilmembers by action taken at a meeting of said city council or by any lawful appointment action or process deemed appropriate by the city. Unless otherwise required by the Regional Council, such appointments shall be made during even‐numbered years for even‐ numbered Single‐City Districts and odd‐numbered years for odd‐numbered Singe‐City Districts and shall be fortwo years in accordance with Article V A. (2)(b) ofthe Bylaws. The appointment of District Representatives from single‐city Districts shall take place no later than twenty‐eight days prior to the regular meeting of the General Assembly that is held each year unless otherwise required by the Regional Council.

C. Multi–City District Representative Elections ‐ When a District encompasses more than one city (“Multi‐City District”), a maximum of five (5) city council members from each of the voting‐ eligible cities in the Multi‐City District shall be provided the opportunity to vote for the individual who will serve as the District Representative to ensure equity among cities in voting. In a voting‐ eligible city comprised of more than five (5) city council members, the city, using any reasonable method of random selection, shall appoint a maximum of five (5) members to vote in Multi‐City District Representative Elections. Multi‐City District Representative Elections shall be conducted in accordance with the following policies and procedures.
33 (1) District Representatives from Multi‐City Districts shall be elected by city council members from the cities in their respective Districts that are voting‐eligible Members of SCAG as defined in Article II of SCAG’s Bylaws.
(2) District Representative elections shall be held no later than twenty‐eight days prior to the regular meeting ofthe General Assembly in even yearsfor even‐numbered Districts and in odd years for odd‐numbered Districts unless otherwise required by the Regional Council or in the case of special elections of Districtrepresentatives.
(3) District Representative elections shall be held: (i) prior to or during meetings ofsubregional organizations of the type identified in Article V A.(1)(a)(5) of the SCAG’s Bylaws; or (ii) prior to or at division meetings of the League of California Cites; or (iii) at meeting locations and on meeting dates set by SCAGstaff in cooperationwith the cities in a Districtthat are voting‐eligible Membersof SCAG. (4) SCAG staff in consultation with subregional organizations will oversee all District Representative elections and will ensure that all members of the city councils within the District receive written notification two weeks in advance of any District Representative election, including a special election. Appendix A describes the two‐step notification process that is provided to individuals who are eligible to be candidates in District Representative elections and to the cities whose city council members may vote in District Representative elections. (5) For a District Representative election to be valid, there must be a quorum which shall consist of at least one city council member present from at least two‐thirds of the voting‐eligible SCAG member cities in the District.
(6) Nominations from the floor and proxy voting are not allowed. Teleconferencing for the District Representative election is not allowed unless the President expressly authorizes, in writing, teleconference participation for a District election.
(7) District Representatives shall be elected by a majority of the votes of those city council members present with a quorum. In the event of a tie vote, additional balloting shall occur until a District Representative is elected.
34 (8) If there is only one candidate for District Representative that individual shall be declared the District Representative and no election shall berequired.

D. Term of District Representative ‐ The term of office for a District Representative shall be two years in accordance with Article V A. (2) of SCAG’s Bylaws and shall commence in accordance with that same Article of the Bylaws.

E. District Representative Position Declared Vacant ‐ Notwithstanding Article V, Section D. above, if SCAG’s President declares a District representative’s position to be vacant in accordance with Article V A.(2)(a) of the Bylaws, a new appointment (in the case of a single‐city District) or a special election that complies with all of the election policies described in this Article V and Appendix A (in the case of a multi‐city District) shall take place within forty‐five (45) days of the declaration of a position vacancyunlessotherwisespecifiedby SCAGstaff. A DistrictRepresentative who is so appointedor elected shall assume his/her position immediately upon the appointment or election and shall serve the remainder of the unexpired District Representative term.

F. Notification ‐ Written notification of the appointment or election of a District Representative shall be provided to the SCAG’s Office of the Regional Council within 10 business days of the respective appointment or election.

G. District Representative No Confidence Vote – Article V A.(2)(a) of SCAG’s Bylaws indicates that the position of a District Representative shall be declared vacant by the SCAG President in the event of a no confidence vote undertaken in response to a resolution passed by all the cities in a District that are voting‐eligible Members of SCAG. A no confidence vote by a District shall be conducted in accordance with the following procedures.
(1) A no confidence vote must be held within 30 days of the date on which the final city in the District approves a resolution calling for the no confidence vote. (2) A maximum of five (5) city council members from each of the voting‐eligible cities in the District shall be given the opportunity to participate in a no confidence vote. In a voting-eligible city comprised of more than five (5) city council members, the city, using any reasonable method of random selection, shall appoint a maximum of five (5) members to vote in the no confidence vote.
35 (3) A no confidence vote shall be held: (i) prior to or during meetings of subregional organizations of the type identified in Article V A (1)(a)(5) of SCAG’s Bylaws; or (ii) prior to or at division meetings of the League of California Cites; or(iii) at meeting locations and on meeting dates that are arranged by SCAG staff in cooperation with the voting eligible cities in the District. (4) SCAG staff will organize the notice and preparation for any no confidence vote and conduct the actual vote and will ensure that all members ofthe voting‐eligible city councils within the District receive written notification two weeks in advance of any no confidence vote. (5) For a no confidence vote to be valid, there must be a quorum which shall consist of at least one city council member present from at least two‐thirds of the voting‐eligible SCAG member cities in the District.
(6) Proxy voting is not allowed.
(7) A no confidence vote shall pass upon the affirmative, majority vote of those city council members present with a quorum.

H. Incumbent District Representatives – Notwithstanding the requirements of this Article V, incumbent District representatives shall retain their positions until the completion of their terms or until their position is vacated by order of the SCAG President.

I. Effective Date of Appointment and Election Procedures ‐The appointments and elections of all District representatives after July 1, 2018 must be conducted in accordance with the procedures of this Article V in this Policy Manual. All appointments and elections prior to July 1, 2018 are to be conducted in accordance with the Regional Council Policy Manual adopted on July 12, 2007 and updated in September of 2009, and the District Representative Election Procedures adopted by the Regional Council on June 2, 2011.
36 Item 4 – Attachment D

FROM: Winnie Fong, WSCCOG Project Director
SUBJECT: Call for Nominations – SCAG Energy and Environment Committee (2025-2027) ____________________________________________________________________________ The Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) is issuing a call for candidates to all Mayors and Councilmembers in Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood to serve as the WSCCOG representative to the SCAG Energy & Environment Committee (EEC) for a two-year term beginning March 2025. Eligible candidates are encouraged to submit their letter of interest to the WSCCOG Project Director Winnie Fong at [email protected] by Friday, January 30, 2025. The WSCCOG Board will review and consider the nominations at the next regular Board meeting in February 2025.

Background
The role of the SCAG Energy & Environment Committee (EEC) considers environmental and energy issues of regional significance, including but not limited to air quality, water quality, solid and hazardous waste, habitat preservation, environmental justice, and environmental impact analysis.

The EEC meets on the first Thursday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the SCAG Headquarters located in Downtown Los Angeles.
• For more information on the SCAG EEC, visit:
http://www.scag.ca.gov/committees/Pages/CommitteeL2/Granicus.aspx?CID=46 • For a list of the current members of the SCAG EEC, visit:
http://www.scag.ca.gov/committees/Pages/CommitteeMembers.aspx?CID=46 37 Item 4 – Attachment E

FROM: Winnie Fong, WSCCOG Project Director
SUBJECT: Call for Nominations – SCAG Transportation Committee (2025-2027) ____________________________________________________________________________ The Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) is issuing a call for candidates to all Mayors and Councilmembers in Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood to serve as the WSCCOG representative to the SCAG Transportation for a two-year term beginning March 2025.

Eligible candidates are encouraged to submit their letter of interest to the WSCCOG Project Director Winnie Fong at [email protected] by Friday, January 30, 2025. The WSCCOG Board will review and consider the nominations at the next regular Board meeting in February 2025.

Background
The role of the SCAG Transportation Committee is to study and provide policy recommendations to the Regional Council relative to challenges and opportunities, programs and other matters, which pertain to the regional issues of mobility and accessibility, including, but not limited to all modes of surface transportation, transportation system preservation and system management, regional aviation, regional goods movement, transportation finance as well as transportation control measures. Major programs that are under the purview of Transportation Committee are Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), Aviation, Highway, Transportation Finance and Transportation Conformity. The Transportation Committee meets on the first Thursday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the SCAG Headquarters located in Downtown Los Angeles.
• For more information on the SCAG Transportation Committee, visit:
http://www.scag.ca.gov/committees/Pages/CommitteeL2/Granicus.aspx?CID=47 • List of current members and officers
http://www.scag.ca.gov/committees/Pages/CommitteeMembers.aspx?CID=47 38 Item 4 – Attachment F

MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 9, 2024
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers of the Cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood
FROM: Winnie Fong, WSCCOG Project director
SUBJECT: Call for Nominations for Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission (2025-2027) The Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) is issuing a call for candidates to all Mayors and Councilmembers in Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood to serve as the WSCCOG representative on the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission (SMBRC) for a two-year term beginning March 2025. Eligible candidates are encouraged to submit their letter of interest to the WSCCOG Project Director Winnie Fong at [email protected] by Friday, January 30, 2025. The WSCCOG Board will review and consider the nominations at the next regular Board meeting in February 2025.

Background
SMBRC was established by the California Legislature in 2002 to monitor, assess, coordinate and advise the activities of state programs and oversees funding that affects the beneficial uses, restoration and enhancement of Santa Monica Bay and its watersheds. The SMBRC Governing Board meets on the third Thursday of the even-numbered months of the year from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Del Rey Yacht Club in Marina del Rey, and an option to participate from a remote location.

The cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood are within the Ballona Creek watershed portion of the Santa Monica Bay watershed and are eligible to be represented on the SMBRC Governing Board by a mayor or city councilmember. The WSCCOG Board appoints the representative to the SMBRC Governing Board for a two-year term, and the appointed representative is allowed to designate up to two alternates.
• For more information about the SMBRC, visit:
www.smbrc.ca.gov
• For a list of the current SMBRC Governing Board members, visit:
https://www.smbrc.ca.gov/about-us/docs/smbrc_mbrs_gb.pdf 39 Item 5

DATE: December 9, 2024
TO: Westside Cities Council of Governments Board
FROM: Westside Cities Council of Governments Staff
SUBJECT: Transportation Updates
Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Program (MSP) 5-Year Cashflows Update On October 31, 2024, Metro released the updated MSP cashflows for FY 2024-25 through FY 2028- 29 (refer to Attachment A). The updated cashflows identify an unallocated balance of $7,152,063 and an additional $14,268,402 available in FY 2028-29 for the WSCCOG Active Transportation 1st/Last Mile Connections Program (AT/FLM). In April 2024, the WSCCOG Board approved the revised MSP AT/FLM funding allocation for each member jurisdiction based on their proportion of the service population (share of residents and jobs) within the subregion. Table 1 below provides a summary of the MSP AT/FLM funding available for each jurisdiction.

Table 1. MSP Funding Availability by Jurisdiction, FY 2028-2029 Jurisdiction Service Population
(Pop + Jobs)
Share of Service
Population
Year 5 Starting
Balance + Cashflows
West Hollywood 62,468 5.0% $704,921
Culver City 106,230 8.6% $2,372,969
Beverly Hills 80,568 6.5% $1,799,742
Santa Monica 165,604 13.4% $3,752,376
Los Angeles 798,919 64.4% $11,440,890
County 26,690 2.2% $1,254,578
TOTAL 1,240,480 100.0% $21,325,476
Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project Update
Metro continues to conduct environmental review for the planned Sepulveda Transit Corridor project, which would provide rail transit service between Westside and the San Fernando Valley. In February 2022, as part of the initial scoping phase, the WSCCOG Board formally expressed support for “a Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project alignment with a station at UCLA that facilitates a seamless connection to the Metro D Line (Purple).”
40 In 2023, Metro conducted extensive outreach focused on proposed station locations, estimated travel times, and estimated ridership for six potential alignments. In May 2024, Metro removed Alternative 2, which did not align with the WSCCOG’s preference for a station at UCLA and a seamless D Line connection. However, four of the five remaining alternatives meet the WSCCOG’s official support position.

During the May 2024 WSCCOG Transportation Working Group (TWG) meeting, staff from UCLA Local Government Relations invited the WSCCOG and its member jurisdictions to join the STC4All coalition of organizations and individuals. STC4All advocates for “a direct station on the UCLA campus and a seamless connection to the Purple/D Line at Westwood Village.” In September and October 2024, the cities of Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood each submitted a letter to Metro advocating for STC4All’s stated position. The WSCCOG will continue to monitor these efforts as Metro continues environmental review in 2025. 41 Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Programs 5-Year Cashflows (October 2024) In Year of Expenditure Dollars
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029
Modal Connectivity Program and Complete Streets Proj. av FY 2018 $ 1,786,535 $ 2,492,693 $ 7,672,508 $ 7,983,981 $ 19,935,717 $ 191,133 $ 102,895 Transit Projects av FY 2018 $ 1,388,583 $ 3,172,630 $ 9,765,356 $ 10,161,790 $ 24,488,359 $ 243,269 $ 130,961 Subregional Equity Program av FY 2018 $ 798,662 $ 798,662 $ 802,676 $ 802,676 $ 802,676 -$ $ 4,005,351 $ 20,067 $ 12,041 Active Transportation Projects av FY 2033 $ - $ - $ -
Arroyo Verdugo Projects to be Determined av FY 2048
Goods Movement Projects av FY 2048
Highway Efficiency, Noise Mitigation and Arterial Proj. av FY 2048 Arroyo Verdugo Subregion Total $ 48,429,428 $ 454,468 $ 245,896 Active Transportation, 1st/Last Mile, & Mobility Hubs cc FY 2018 $ 4,652,182 $ 8,166,284 $ 8,497,802 $ 21,316,268 $ 203,434 $ 203,434 Subregional Equity Program [d] cc FY 2018 $ 1,964,883 $ 1,964,883 $ 1,964,883 $ 1,964,883 $ 1,964,883 -$ $ 9,824,415 $ 49,122 $ 49,122 Los Angeles Safe Routes to School Initiative cc FY 2033 BRT and 1st/Last Mile Solutions e.g. DASH cc FY 2048
Freeway Interchange and Operational Improvements cc FY 2048 LA Streetscape Enhancements & Great Streets Prog. cc FY 2048 Public Transit State of Good Repair Program cc FY 2048
Traffic Congestion Relief-Signal Synchronization cc FY 2048 Central City Area Subregion Total $ 31,140,683 $ 252,556 $ 252,556 Active Transportation Program gc FY 2018
I-605 Corridor 'Hot Spot' Interchange Improvements [c] gc FY 2018 $ 56,695,809 $ 14,915,370 $ 15,301,678 $ 47,098,566 $ 49,010,579 $ 183,022,002 $ 946,202 $ 586,202 Subregional Equity Program gc FY 2018 $ 2,040,134 $ 2,040,134 $ 2,040,134 $ 2,040,134 $ 2,040,134 -$ $ 10,200,669 $ 51,003 $ 51,003 Gateway Cities Subregion Total $ 193,222,671 $ 997,206 $ 637,206 Active Transportation, Transit, and Tech. Program lvm FY 2018 $ 1,671,322 $ 2,700,993 $ 2,810,643 $ 7,182,958 $ 146,740 $ 27,558 Highway Efficiency Program lvm FY 2018 $ 36,870,694 $ 11,226,002 $ 11,681,733 $ 59,778,430 $ 610,818 $ 114,979 Subregional Equity Program lvm FY 2018 $ 142,140 $ 142,140 $ 142,140 $ 142,140 $ 142,140 -$ $ 710,702 $ 3,554 $ 3,554 Modal Connectivity Program lvm FY 2048
Traffic Congestion Relief and Improvement Program lvm FY 2048 Las Virgenes Malibu Subregion Total $ 67,672,090 $ 761,112 $ 146,091 Active Transportation Program nc FY 2018 $ 2,278,619 $ 10,027,437 $ 10,434,510 $ 22,740,566 $ 249,797 $ 249,797 Transit Program [b],[c] nc FY 2018 $ 6,056,450 $ 22,333,836 $ 23,240,500 $ 51,630,786 $ 556,367 $ 556,367 Subregional Equity Program nc FY 2018 $ - $ 961,538 -$ $ 961,538 $ 24,038 $ 24,038 Multimodal Connectivity Program nc FY 2033
Arterial Program nc FY 2048
Goods Movement Program nc FY 2048
Highway Efficiency Program nc FY 2048
Program Sub-region
Groundbreaking
Start Date
Unallocated
Balance [a]
2024 New Total
Plus
Unallocated
Balance
Project
Development
Funding
Unexecuted
Balance
TBD
Project
Development
Funding
Maximum [b]
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42 Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Programs 5-Year Cashflows (October 2024) In Year of Expenditure Dollars
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029
Program Sub-region
Groundbreaking
Start Date
Unallocated
Balance [a]
2024 New Total
Plus
Unallocated
Balance
Project
Development
Funding
Unexecuted
Balance
Project
Development
Funding
Maximum [b]
North County Subregion Total $ 75,332,891 $ 830,203 $ 830,203 South Bay Highway Operational Improvements [b],[c] sb FY 2018 $ 70,801,335 $ 43,477,127 $ 114,278,462 $ 473,101 $ 98,812 Transportation System and Mobility Impr. Prog. 2057 sb FY 2018 $ - $ 13,833,631 $ 13,833,631 $ 331,171 $ 69,168 Transportation System and Mobility Impr. Prog. 2032 sb FY 2018 $ 71,293,037 $ 25,778,862 $ 97,071,899 $ 1,345,882 $ 492,342 Subregional Equity Program [e] sb FY 2018 $ 1,086,957 $ 1,086,957 $ 1,086,957 $ 1,086,957 $ 1,086,957 -$ $ 5,434,783 $ 27,174 $ 27,174 South Bay Subregion Total $ 230,618,774 $ 2,177,328 $ 687,495 Active Transportation Prog. (Including Greenway Proj.) sg FY 2018 $ 12,657,557 $ 9,130,197 $ 21,787,753 $ 218,573 $ 117,470 Bus System Improvement Program sg FY 2018 $ 4,080,166 -$ $ 4,080,166 $ 52,041 $ 27,969 First/Last Mile and Complete Streets sg FY 2018 $ 9,877,251 $ 7,825,883 $ 17,703,134 $ 187,348 $ 100,689 Highway Demand Based Prog. (HOV Ext. & Connect.) sg FY 2018 $ 3,129,904 -$ $ 3,129,904 $ 218,573 $ 117,470 Subregional Equity Program [f] sg FY 2018 $ - $ 1,663,880 -$ $ 1,663,880 $ 41,597 $ 41,597 Goods Movement (Improvements & RR Xing Elim.) sg FY 2048 Highway Efficiency Program sg FY 2048
ITS-Technology Program (Advanced Signal Tech.) sg FY 2048 San Gabriel Valley Subregion Total [h] $ 48,364,837 $ 718,132 $ 405,196 Active Transportation 1st/Last Mile Connections Prog. w FY 2018 $ 7,152,063 $ 14,268,402 $ 21,420,466 $ 341,579 $ 71,342 Subregional Equity Program [g] w FY 2018 $ 1,337,793 $ 1,337,793 $ 1,337,793 $ 1,337,793 $ 1,337,793 -$ $ 6,688,963 $ 33,445 $ 33,445 Westside Subregion Total $ 28,109,429 $ 375,024 $ 104,787 Notes:
[a] - Executed project development funding is included in the unallocated balance. [b] - Project development funding (0.5%) amount based on Measure M funding only. [c] - Includes Measure M funds. Metro and subregions will utilize other eligible fund types per the Measure M Expenditure Plan where possible. [d] - SEP does not include funding for Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project, Westside Purple Line Extension Section 1 Project, or Eastside Light Rail Access (Pedestrian) Project. [e] - SEP does not include funding for Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project. [f] - SEP does not include funding for Gold Line to Pomona Project (FY26 - FY28). [g] - SEP does not include funding for Westside Purple Line Extension Section 1 Project. [h] - The cashflows account for a loan repayment associated with the ACE and I-605/Valley Interchange Improvement projects beginning in FY2029.

Forecasts assume inflation.

Prepared by Metro Strategic Financial Planning Page 2 10/25/2024 43 TO: WESTSIDE CITIES COG BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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RE: CAL CITIES UPDATE FOR 12/12/2024 MEETING

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
Independent Auditor’s Report……………………………………………………………………………1 Managements’ Discussion and Analysis……………………….………………………………………3 Financial Statements
Government-wide Financial Statements:

Statement of Net Position .............................................................................................. 10 Statement of Activities ................................................................................................... 11 Fund Financial Statements:

Balance Sheet - Governmental Fund ............................................................................ 12 Reconciliation of the Governmental Funds
Balance Sheet to the Statement of Net Position ........................................................ 13 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances – Governmental Funds .............................................................................. 14 Reconciliation of the Governmental Funds Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances to the Statement of Activities ................................... 15

Notes to Financial Statements............................................................................................. 16 Required Supplemental Information:

Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget and Actual – General Fund................................................................................ 23

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
Board of Directors
Westside Cities Council of Governments
Culver City, California
Opinions
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities and the major fund of the Westside Cities Council of Governments (the Authority) as of and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the Authority’s basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities and the major fund of the Authority, as of June 30, 2023, and the respective changes in financial position for the fiscal year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinions
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Authority, and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.

Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Authority’s ability to continue as a going concern for twelve months beyond the financial statement date, including any currently known information that may raise substantial doubt shortly thereafter.

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinions.

Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards Government Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. 48 2
The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.

In performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, we:
 Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.  Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Authority’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.  Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.  Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Authority’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control-related matters that we identified during the audit.

Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the management’s discussion analysis (pages 3 through 9) and budgetary comparison information for the General Fund (page 23) be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.

Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated September 19, 2024, on our consideration of the Authority’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on internal control over financial reporting or on compliance.

That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the Authority’s internal control over financial reporting and compliance.

Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP
Culver City, California
September 19, 2024
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
1 Our discussion and analysis of the Westside Cities Council of Governments (the “Authority”) financial performance presents an overview of the Authority’s financial activities during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. We encourage readers to consider information presented here in conjunction with the financial statements (beginning on page 10). The financial statements, notes and this discussion and analysis were prepared by management and are the responsibility of management.

Background
The Authority was created on December 20, 2005 by a Joint Exercise of Power Agreement (the agreement) between the City of Santa Monica, City of Beverly Hills, City of Culver City, City of Los Angeles, City of West Hollywood and the County of Los Angeles, all in California (collectively, Members). The Authority was formed to enable the Members to voluntarily engage in regional and cooperative planning and coordination of government services and responsibilities to assist the Members in the conduct of their affairs. The goal and intent of the Authority is one of voluntary cooperation among cities for the collective benefit of cities in the Westside areas of Los Angeles.

The Authority’s mission is to be the regional voice that extends the leverage of its member agencies at the State and Federal level for the benefit of the region. The Authority is charged with preserving and enhancing the respective local and regional quality of life by building relationships, maximizing resources, advocating for mutual interests and promoting policy for the benefit of the residents, businesses and visitors.

The Board of Directors is comprised of a Delegate and Alternate from each of the local government entities, appointed by their respective jurisdictions. These members have partnered in a voluntary cooperative endeavor to forge consensus on policies and programs of regional significance that enhance the quality of life, sustain the environment and enrich the future of Westside residents, businesses and visitors.

The Authority provides a forum for discussion and communication as well as formalized representation and advocacy with governmental agencies at all levels. The organization also monitors legislation as well as regional, state and federal funding and other collaborative opportunities to maximize services to the public at minimum cost. Priority issues established by the Board are subregional transportation and improved mobility, land use and housing, and homelessness and social services.

The Board of Directors convenes a total of six (6) regular meetings annually, including special meetings to discuss important subregional issues. The Board of Directors is also in charge of designating representatives to serve on behalf of the subregion on local public agency committees.

The Authority staff includes an Executive Director who is charged with the following tasks, assisting and guiding the Board of Directors, developing and leading the annual work program and budget, managing grant funding and program reimbursements, providing administrative support to the Board of Directors, serving as a liaison to public agencies, serving as the filing officer for the Fair Political Practice Commission Statement of Economic Interests, and organizing advocacy efforts to further the annual work program.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
2 Financial Highlights
At June 30, 2023, the Authority’s assets of $566,401 exceeded its liability of $441,763, resulting in a net position of $124,638, which consisted of unrestricted net position.

The Authority’s net position increased from $121,992 at June 30, 2022 to $124,638 at June 30, 2023, which is an increase of $2,646.

Overview of Financial Statements
The Authority’s basic financial statements consist of three components: (1) Government-wide Financial Statements, (2) Fund Financial Statements and (3) Notes to the Basic Financial Statements.

Government-wide Financial Statements
The government-wide financial statements found on pages 10 and 11 are designed to give readers a broad overview of the Authority’s financial position. These include all the Authority’s assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. The accounting basis is full accrual (similar to private sector companies) where revenues are recorded as earned and expenses are recorded when liability is incurred, regardless of the timing of related cash flows.

The Statement of Net Position presents all of the Authority’s assets and liabilities with the difference reported as net position (or equity in the private sector). Over time, increases or decreases in net position serve as useful indicator of whether the financial position of the Authority is improving or declining.

The Statement of Activities presents information showing how the Authority’s net position changed during the most recent fiscal year. All changes in net position are reported as soon as the underlying event giving rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of the related cash flows.

Fund Financial Statements
The fund financial statements can be found on pages 12 through 15 of this report. A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated for specific activities or objectives.

Differences between the two sets of financial statements are normally determined by the complexity of the reporting agency and usually revolve around different treatments for capital assets and debt issuance and repayment. Since the Authority has no capital assets and no longterm debts, the Government-wide and the Fund Financial Statements are similar.

Notes to the Basic Financial Statements
This report includes notes to the basic financial statements. They provide additional information that is important to a complete understanding of the data contained in the government-wide and fund financial statements. The notes can be found on pages 16 through 22 of this report. 51 Westside Cities Council of Governments
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
3 Financial Analysis
Statements of Net Position
The following table summarizes the assets, liabilities, and net position of the Authority’s primary government as of June 30, 2023 and 2022:

Current assets increased by $330,670, or 140%, primarily due to a rise in cash received from grants.

Current liabilities also increased significantly, by $328,024 or 288%, mainly due to additional invoices outstanding at year-end.

As previously discussed, net position can serve as an indicator of financial health. As of June 30, 2023, the Authority’s assets exceeded liabilities by $124,638, compared to $121,992 as of June 30, 2022.
2023 2022
Current assets: $ 566,401 $ 235,731
Total assets 566,401 235,731
Current liabilities: 441,763 113,739
Total liabilities 441,763 113,739
Net position:

Unrestricted 124,638 121,992
Total net position $ 124,638 $ 121,992
Statement of Net Position
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
4 Statements of Activities
The following table presents the Authority’s revenues, expenses, and changes in net position for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:

In FY 2023, program revenues primarily came from dues paid by six members, totaling $138,000, and grant revenues amounting to $493,646. This represents an increase of $348,303, or 124%, compared to the previous fiscal year.

The revenue growth is primarily due to additional grant funding from several sources: Los Angeles County for the Regional Homelessness Coordination and Innovation Funds, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for the Regional Early Action Program Funds, and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Multi-Year Subregional Program Funds.

General government expenses increased from $283,803 in FY 2022 to $626,415 in FY 2023, which is an increase of $342,612, or 121%. The increase in expenses is almost entirely due to spending for the grant programs listed above.

Financial Analysis of Fund Statements
The Authority uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
5 Governmental Funds
The focus of the Authority’s governmental fund is to provide information on the sources, uses and balances of spendable resources. Such information is useful in assessing the Authority’s short- term financial requirements. The General Fund is the only fund for the Authority.

The following table summarizes the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the General Fund for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2023, and 2022.

The total fund balance grew from $121,992 on June 30, 2022, to $124,263 on June 30, 2023, marking an increase of $2,271, or 2%. This growth is primarily due to a decrease in General Government expenditures.

Intergovernmental revenues for the Authority consist of dues from the six members, totaling $138,000 for both FY 2022 and FY 2023.

Grant revenues rose from $177,718 in FY 2022 to $493,271 in FY 2023, an increase of $315,553 or 178%. This growth is attributed to increased funding from the Los Angeles County Regional Homelessness Coordination & Innovation Funds and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Early Action Program.

General government expenditures rose from $283,803 in FY 2022 to $626,415 in FY 2023, reflecting an increase of $342,612, or 121%. This rise is primarily due to higher grant funding distributions for the programs previously mentioned. Specifically:
 Expenditures for the Regional Homelessness Coordination and Innovation Funds received from the Los Angeles County increased from $134,182 in FY 2022 to $421,590 in FY 2023, an increase of $287,408, or 214%.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
6  Expenditures for the Regional Early Action Program, funded by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), grew from $0 in FY 2022 to $66,717 in FY 2023, representing an increase of $66,718, or 100%.
 Expenditures for the Multi-Year Subregional Program received from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority rose from $3,065 in FY 2022 to $5,338 in FY 2023, an increase of $2,273, or 74%.

General Fund Budgetary Highlights
No adjustments were made to the FY 2023 budget, so the original budget remains unchanged from the final budget. The largest variances between the final budget and actual expenditures were as follows: The Los Angeles County Regional Homeless Coordination and Innovation Funds had a final budget of $1,195,714 but actual expenditures of $421,591, resulting in a variance of $774,123. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Early Action Program had a final budget of $79,167 with actual expenditures of $66,717, resulting in a variance of $12,450. The Metro Multi-Year Subregional Program had a final budget of $12,000 and actual expenditures of $0, resulting in a variance of $12,000.

The variances for the grants are attributed to timing, as these are multi-year projects spanning several fiscal years. Additionally, the Authority finished under budget by $10,269 in categories including travel, miscellaneous printing, meeting setup and logistics, IT services, audit services, and Metro Deputy Shared Salary expenses.

Overall, the final budget projected a net decrease to fund balance of $796, while the actual increase was $2,271, resulting in a variance of $3,067.

Economic Factors and Next Year’s Budget
The FY 2024 budget assumes that the net position as of June 30, 2023, will be sufficient to cover program and administrative expenses.

The significant changes in the FY 2024 budget are:
 An increase of $1,475,354 (123%) in the Los Angeles County Regional Homelessness Program, rising from $1,195,714 in FY 2023 to $2,671,068 in FY 2024.  An increase of $8,000 (67%) in the Multi-Year Subregional Program from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, growing from $12,000 in FY 2023 to $20,000 in FY 2024.  A decrease of $38,541 (49%) in the Regional Early Action Program from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), falling from $79,167 in FY 2023 to $40,626 in FY 2024.

The annual dues for each member and the contract for Executive Director Services remain unchanged.

Further Information
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
7 This report has been designed to provide a general overview of the Authority's finances for all those with an interest in the Authority’s finances and to show the Authority’s accountability for the money it receives. Questions concerning any of the information provided in the June 30, 2023 report or requests for additional information should be addressed to Lisa Soghor, Chief Financial Officer, at 9770 Culver Blvd, Culver City, California, 90232 56 BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
57 Governmental
Activities
ASSETS
Cash and investments $ 498,534
Interest receivable 1,428
Due from other governments 55,797
Prepaid expenses 10,642
Total Assets 566,401

LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 58,973
Due to other governments 82,828
Due to the City of Culver City 299,962
Total Liabilities 441,763

NET POSITION
Unrestricted 124,638
Total Net Position $ 124,638

WESTSIDE CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
JUNE 30, 2023
See accompanying notes to basic financial statements
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Governmental activities:

General Government $ 626,415 $ 138,000 $ 493,646 $ 5,231 Total governmental activities $ 626,415 $ 138,000 493,646 5,231 General revenues
Interest income 3,002
Change in fair value of investments (5,587)
Total general revenues (2,585)
Change in net position 2,646
Net position at beginning of fiscal year 121,992
Net position at end of fiscal year $ 124,638
Net (Expense)
Revenue and
Changes in Net
Position

WESTSIDE CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
Operating
Program Revenues
Charges for Grants and Governmental
Expenses Services Contributions Activities
See accompanying notes to basic financial statements
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General
Fund
ASSETS
Cash and investments $ 498,534
Interest receivable 1,428
Due from other governments 55,797
Prepaid expenses 10,642
Total Assets 566,401

LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 58,973
Due to other governments 82,828
Due to the City of Culver City 299,962
Total Liabilities 441,763

DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Unavailable revenue 375
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 375

FUND BALANCE
Unassigned 124,263
Total Fund Balance 124,263
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 566,401

WESTSIDE CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 2023

GOVERNMENTAL FUND
See accompanying notes to basic financial statements
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Total fund balances - governmental funds $ 124,263
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of Certain revenues in the governmental funds are deferred inflows of resources because they are not collected within the prescribed time period after year-end However, these revenues are included in the government-wide statements. 375 Total net position - governmental activities $ 124,638

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RECONCILIATION OF THE BALANCE SHEET OF THE GOVERNMENTAL

FUND TO THE STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
JUNE 30, 2023
See accompanying notes to basic financial statements
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General
Fund

REVENUES
Intergovernmental $ 138,000
County Homeless Coordination Grant 421,590
Metro Multi-Year Subregional Program Planning Funds 4,964 SCAG Regional Early Action Program 66,717
Interest income 3,002
Change in fair value of investments (5,587)
Total Revenues 628,686

EXPENDITURES
General Government 626,415
Total Expenditures 626,415
Net Change in Fund Balance 2,271
Fund Balance, Beginning of Fiscal Year 121,992
Fund Balance, End of Fiscal Year $ 124,263

WESTSIDE CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023

GOVERNMENTAL FUND
See accompanying notes to basic financial statements
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Net Change in Fund Balance of the Governmental Fund $ 2,271 Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities are different because:

Certain revenues in the governmental funds are deferred inflows of resources because they are not collected within the prescribed time period after fiscal year-end. This amount represents the amount by which prior fiscal year deferred inflows exceeds the current fiscal year. 375
Change in Net Position of Governmental Activities $ 2,646

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RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES

IN FUND BALANCE OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUND TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITES FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
See accompanying notes to basic financial statements
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WESTSIDE CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2023
16 NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. Reporting Entity
The Westside Cities Council of Governments (the Authority) was created on December 20, 2005 by a Joint Exercise of Power Agreement (the Agreement) between the City of Santa Monica, City of Beverly Hills, City of Culver City, City of Los Angeles, City of West Hollywood, and the County of Los Angeles, all in California (collectively, Members). This Agreement shall continue in existence until the Agreement is terminated. This Agreement may not be terminated except by an affirmative vote of a majority of total voting membership of the Governing Board.

The Authority was formed to enable the Members to voluntarily engage in regional and cooperative planning and coordination of government services and responsibilities so as to assist the Members in the conduct of their affairs. The goal and intent of the Authority is one of voluntary cooperation among cities for the collective benefit of cities in the Westside area of Los Angeles County.

One elected official from each Member is appointed to the Authority as a governing board representative of the Authority (the Governing Board). The terms of office of the Chair and Vice Chair shall commence until July 1 of that fiscal year and expire on the following July 1. The positions of Chair and Vice Chair are alternated between the Members.

The Governing Board approves an annual budget based upon the costs of operating the Authority prior to July 1 of each fiscal year. The Governing Board may at any time amend the budget to incorporate additional income and disbursements that might become available to the Authority for its purposes during a fiscal year.

The books and records for the Authority for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, are located at the City of Culver City, Finance Department at 9770 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232.

B. Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting, and Financial Statement Presentation The basic financial statements of the District are comprised of the following:
 Government-wide financial statements
 Fund financial statements
 Notes to the basic financial statements
Government-wide Financial Statements
Government-wide financial statements are presented using the economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Measurement focus indicates the type of resources being measured such as current financial resources or economic resources. Under the economic resources measurement focus, all (both current and long-term) economic resources and obligations of the reporting government are reported in the government-wide financial statements. Basis of accounting refers to when revenues and expenses are recognized in the accounts and reported in the financial statements. Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues, expenses, gains, losses, assets, and liabilities resulting from exchange and exchange-like transactions are recognized when the exchange takes place. Revenues, expenses, gains, losses, assets, and liabilities resulting from nonexchange transaction are recognized on an actual basis.
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2023
17 NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) B. Basis of Accounting, Measurement Focus, and Financial Statement Presentation (Continued) Government-wide Financial Statements (Continued)
Program revenues include charges for services and payments made by parties outside of the reporting government’s citizenry if that money is restricted to a particular program. Program revenues are netted with program expenses in the statement of activities to present the net cost of each program. The grant revenues consist of a grant from the County of Los Angeles for Homeless Services, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Southern California Association of Governments.

Amounts paid to acquire capital assets are capitalized as assets in the government-wide financial statements, rather than reported as an expenditure. Proceeds of long-term debt are recorded as a liability in the government-wide financial statements, rather than as an other financing source.

Amounts paid to reduce long-term indebtedness of the reporting government are reported as a reduction of the related liability, rather than as an expenditure. The Authority has no capital assets or long-term debt.

Fund Financial Statements
Fund financial statements for the Authority’s governmental fund are presented after the government wide financial statements.

In the fund financial statements, governmental funds are presented using the current financial resources measurement focus and modified - accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when they become measurable and available as net current assets. Measurable means that the amounts can be estimated, or otherwise determined. Available means that the amounts were collected during the reporting period or soon enough thereafter to be available to finance the expenditures accrued for the reporting period. The Authority uses a 60-day availability period. Expenditures are recorded when the liability is incurred.

The Authority reports the following major governmental funds:

 The General Fund is the primary operating fund of the Authority. It is used to account for all financial resources.

C. Annual Budget
The Authority adopted an annual budget prepared on the modified accrual basis for the General Fund, which is consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

In addition, a minimum reserve of 15% of operating revenues must be maintained according to the Authority's reserve policy.

Financial policies also provide for the Executive Director to transfer up to 50% of budget line items and to report such transfers in monthly financial reports.

D. Cash

The Authority has a separate cash account that is maintained by the City of Culver City. The Authority also has investments of funds in the pooled cash held by the City of Culver City. 65 WESTSIDE CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2023
18 NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) E. Prepaid Items
Certain payments to vendors reflect costs applicable to future accounting periods and are recorded as prepaid items.

F. Deferred Outflows and Inflows of Resources

In addition to assets, the statement of net position and the governmental fund balance sheet will sometimes report a separate section for deferred outflows of resources. This separate financial statement element, deferred outflows of resources, represents a consumption of net position that applies to future periods and will not be recognized as an outflow of resources (expenses/expenditures) until that time. The Authority does not have any applicable deferred outflows of resources.

In addition to liabilities, the governmental fund balance sheet reports a separate section for deferred inflows of resources. This separate financial statement element, deferred inflows of resources, represents an acquisition of net position that applies to future periods and will not be recognized as an inflow of resources (revenue) until that time. The Authority had $375 of unavailable revenues that is considered deferred inflows of resources.

G. Net Position
Net position is the excess of the Authority’s asset and deferred outflows of resources, over all its liabilities and deferred inflows of resources and is divided into three captions:
 Net Investment in Capital Assets – describes the portion of net position that is represented by capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation, and reduced by the outstanding principal of related debt. The Authority has no such net position.  Restricted – describes the portion of net position that has external constraints placed on it by creditors, grantors, contributors, laws or regulations of other governments or through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation. The Authority has no restricted net position.  Unrestricted – describes the portion of net position that does not meet the definition of net investments in capital assets or restricted net position.

When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, it is the Authority’s policy to use restricted resources first and then unrestricted resources as they are needed.

H. Fund Balances
In the fund financial statements, the governmental fund reports fund balance as nonspendable, restricted, committed, assigned, or unassigned based primarily on the extent to which the Authority is bound to honor constraints on how specific amounts can be spent.  Nonspendable fund balance – amounts that cannot be spent because they are either (a) not spendable in form or (b) legally or contractually required to be maintained intact. 66 WESTSIDE CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2023
19 NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) H. Fund Balances (Continued)
 Restricted fund balance – amounts with constraints placed on their use that are either (a) externally imposed by creditors, grantors, contributors, or laws or regulations of other governments; or (b) imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation.
 Committed fund balance – amounts that can only be used for specific purposes determined by formal action of the Authority’s highest level of decision-making authority (the Board of Directors) and that remain binding unless removed in the same manner. The underlying action that imposed the limitation needs to occur no later than the close of the reporting period.
 Assigned fund balance – amounts that are constrained by the Authority’s intent to be used for specific purposes. The intent can be established at either the highest level of decision making, or by a body or an official designated for that purpose.  Unassigned fund balance – the residual classification for the Authority’s funds that include amounts not contained in other classifications.

When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, it is the Authority’s policy to use restricted resources first, followed by committed, assigned, and unassigned resources as they are needed.

The Board of Directors establishes, modifies, or rescinds fund balance commitments and assignments by passage of an ordinance or resolution. This is done through adoption of the budget amendments that occur throughout the fiscal year.

I. Classification of Revenues
Program revenues consist of charges to member agencies and grant revenues. General revenues consist of investment income and other income.

J. Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, as prescribed by the GASB and the AICPA, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenditures/expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2023
20 NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) K. GASB Statement Number 87 “Leases”
GASB issued Statement No. 87 “Leases” to better meet the information needs of financial statement users by improving accounting and financial reporting for leases by governments. This statement increases the usefulness of governments’ financial statements by requiring recognition of certain lease asset and liabilities for leases that previously were classified as operating leases and recognized as inflows of resources or outflows of resources based on the payment provisions of the contract. It establishes a single model for lease accounting based on the foundational principle that leases are financings of the right to use an underlying asset. Under this Statement, a lessor is required to recognize a lease receivable and deferred inflow of resources, thereby enhancing the relevance and consistency of information about governments’ leasing activities. The Authority had no leases in which they are considered a lessor or lessee.

L. GASB Statement Number 96 “Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements” Implementation
GASB issued Statement No. 96 “Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements” provides guidance on the accounting and financial reporting for subscription-based information technology arrangements (SBITAs) for government end users. Under this statement, a government should generally recognize a right-of-use subscription asset and a corresponding subscription liability. This statement had no impact on the opening balances of the Authority. The Authority had no such SBITAs.

M. Future Accounting Pronouncement
GASB Statements listed below will be implemented in future financial statements:

Statement No. 99 "Omnibus 2022" The provisions of this statement are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2023.

Statement No. 100 "Accounting Changes and Error The provisions of this statement are effective Corrections- and amendment of for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2023.

GASB Statement No. 62"
Statement No. 101 "Compensated Absences" The provisions of this statement are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023.

Statement No. 102 "Certain Risk Disclosures" The provisions of this statement are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2024.

Statement No. 103 "Financial Reporting Model
Improvements"
The provisions of this statement are effective for
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2025
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2023
21 NOTE 2 – CASH

Cash as of June 30, 2023 is classified in the accompanying financial statements as follows Statement of Net Position:

Cash and Investments $ 498,534
Cash as of June 30, 2023 consist of the following:

Deposits with Financial Institutions $ 247,116
Investment in City of Culver City's pooled cash 251,418 Total cash and investments $ 498,534
The Authority has not adopted an investment policy separate from that of the City of Culver City. For more information about the cash and investments held in the City of Culver City’s pooled cash, please see the City of Culver City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in market interest rates will adversely affect the fair value of an investment. Generally, the longer the maturity of an investment, the greater the sensitivity of its fair value to changes in market interest rates. The Authority’s investment in 3rd party pooled cash is not affected by changes in market interest rates.

Credit Risk
Generally, credit risk is the risk that an issuer of an investment will not fulfill its obligation to the holder of the investment. This is measured by the assignment of a rating by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. Investment in 3rd party pooled cash does not have a rating provided by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization.

Custodial Credit Risk
Custodial credit risk for deposits is the risk that, in the event of the failure of a depository financial institution, a government will not be able to recover its deposits or will not be able to recover collateral securities that are in the possession of an outside party. The California Government Code and the Authority’s investment policy do not contain legal or policy requirements that would limit the exposure to custodial credit risk for deposits, other than the following provision for deposits: The California Government Code requires that a financial institution secure deposits made by state or local governmental units by pledging securities in an undivided collateral pool held by a depository regulated under state law (unless so waived by the governmental unit). The fair value of the pledged securities in the collateral pool must equal at least 110% of the total amount deposited by the public agencies. California law also allows financial institutions to secure the Authority’s deposits by pledging first trust deed mortgage notes having a value of 150% of the secured public deposits.

As of June 30, 2023, the Authority’s deposits (bank balances) were insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2023
22 NOTE 2 – CASH (CONTINUED)
Fair Value Measurement
The Authority categorizes its fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy established by generally accepted accounting principles. The hierarchy is based on valuation inputs used to measure the fair value of the assets. These principles recognize a three-tiered fair value hierarchy. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets; Level 2 inputs are significant other observable inputs; Level 3 inputs are significant unobservable inputs. The Authority’s investment in 3rd party pooled cash is not required to be measured under Level 1, 2 or 3.

NOTE 3 – COMMITMENTS
The Authority has a contract with an advisory firm to provide Executive Director services. Under this agreement, the Authority is to pay this firm approximately $10,000 per month through June 30, 2024. 70 REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
71 Variance with
Final Budget
Positive
Original Final Actual (Negative)
REVENUES:

Intergovernmental $ 138,000 $ 138,000 $ 138,000 $ -
County Homeless Coordination Grant 1,195,714 1,195,714 421,590 (774,124) Metro Multi-Year Subregional Program Planning Funds 12,000 12,000 4,964 (7,036) SCAG Regional Early Action Program 79,167 79,167 66,717 (12,450) Investment Earnings 3,002 3,002
Change in Fair Value of Investments (5,587) (5,587)
Total Operating Revenues 1,424,881 1,424,881 628,686 (796,195)

EXPENDITURES
General Government:

Contract for Executive Director 120,000 120,000 120,000 Travel 60 60 60
Miscellaneous Printing and Binding 1,500 1,500 1,500
Meeting Setup and Logistics 2,700 2,700 1,832 868
IT Services 504 504 504
Audit Services 12,000 12,000 6,495 5,505
Metro Deputy Shared Salary
Augmentation and Travel Expense 1,832 1,832 1,832
County Homeless Coordination Project 1,195,714 1,195,714 425,619 770,095 Metro Multi-Year Subregional Program Planning 12,000 12,000 12,000 SCAG Regional Early Action Program 79,167 79,167 71,476 7,691 Bank Fees 200 200 993 (793)
Total Expenditures 1,425,677 1,425,677 626,415 799,262
Change in Net Position (796) (796) 2,271 3,067
Net Position, Beginning of Fiscal Year 121,992 121,992 121,992 Net Position, End of Fiscal Year $ 121,196 $ 121,196 $ 124,263 $ 3,067 Budgeted Amounts
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023

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BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE

GENERAL FUND
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A project of the Heroica Foundation
a 501(c) non-profit educating & advocating for equality for all P.O. Box 480077, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Ph.323.954.9644
[email protected] www.equalmeansequal.org
December 4, 2024
Dear Members of the Westside Cities Council of Governments:

On December 12th at 1:30 pm, immediately after the regular Board Meeting of your Council, EQUAL MEANS EQUAL will be holding a Press Conference on the steps of the West Hollywood Public Library (625 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069) where we recently completed our largest FINAL IMPACT installation to date and we would be grateful for your attendance.

As Founder and President of EQUAL MEANS EQUAL, I am writing to invite you to please join me at the Press Conference immediately after the meeting, right outside the Council Chambers.
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The City of West
Hollywood is cosponsor of a powerful
temporary installation
at West Hollywood
Library urging
awareness about –
and publication of –
the fully ratified Equal
Rights Amendment
(ERA).
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I would also be extremely grateful if you would please use your considerable skills and networks to alert members of the media and the public about this press event so they may learn more about this critical matter and help us inform the public.

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a 501(c) non-profit educating & advocating for equality for all P.O. Box 480077, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Ph.323.954.9644
[email protected] www.equalmeansequal.org
As you may know, the recent FINAL IMPACT Campaign from EQUAL MEANS EQUAL is focused on raising awareness about the urgency of finalizing and certifying the Equal Rights Amendment.

Many of us in the civil rights struggle, especially those of us focused on women and LGBTQ rights, are extremely concerned about the potential of the new administration to increase rollbacks and directed attacks on our human rights and protections under law.

EQUAL MEANS EQUAL has been focused on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as a permanent solution to many of these issues since 2009 and was instrumental in the final passage and ratification of the amendment in 2020.

We have been raising the alert that publication of the ERA would put the Courts and the country on notice that equality regardless of sex is now a Constitutional right and must be adopted and enforced.

We are thrilled that very recently we have been joined in this position by extremely important allies including:
o the American Bar Association
o the League of Women Voters
o the American Constitution Society
o and Women’s March
All that is required is for President Biden to instruct the U.S. Archivist (Colleen Shogun) to publish the ERA, as is required by law. She has said that she would do so, if instructed by the President.

We must use every available means NOW to pressure President Biden to take this step to ensure and protect the rights of over 180 million American citizens, who presently do not enjoy the equal protection of our laws.

With less than fifty days to achieve this goal, time is of the essence.

I will be moving to Washington DC for the remainder of President Biden’s term in office to do whatever I can to save the ERA before the work of millions of women for over a century is thrown into the dustbin of history - will you please help by doing what you can to ensure the public is aware of this situation? 74 A project of the Heroica Foundation
a 501(c) non-profit educating & advocating for equality for all P.O. Box 480077, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Ph.323.954.9644
[email protected] www.equalmeansequal.org
The City of West Hollywood is broadening the reach of our campaign through their social media platforms as well as on bus kiosks and other city-owned billboards. Will your city join us as well? I would be very happy to adapt them for each of your cities and provide you with the graphic assets you could use.

Thank you very much for your kind consideration. If you have any questions or would simply like to speak with me to learn more, please do not hesitate to call me (310) 592 5277.

I look forward to meeting you on Thursday December 12th at 1:30pm at the West Hollywood Public Library and am grateful for this opportunity.

Best wishes,
Kamala
Kamala Lopez
Equal Means Equal - Founder/President
www.equalmeansequal.org
[email protected]
(310) 592 5277
P.O. Box 480077
Los Angeles, CA 90048
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