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HomeMy WebLinkAboutD.3 - Staff Report - Discussion SGVCOG membershipDiscussion Regarding SGVCOG Membership May 5, 2025 Page 1 SCHEDULED ITEM D-3 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER DATE: MAY 5, 2025 SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON CITY OF AZUSA MEMBERSHIP IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BACKGROUND: During the April 7, 2025 City Council meeting, Mayor Gonzales requested an item for discussion concerning the City’s membership with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG). The information in this report details the City’s involvement in the COG and includes annual dues, current projects and programs, committees, and regional funding opportunities. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends the City Council: 1) Discuss the City’s membership with the SGVCOG and provide direction to staff. ANALYSIS: SGVCOG’s cities participate in a number of programs and benefit from SGVCOG’s project management. These include programs that SGVCOG organizes and leads for cities, particularly related to state compliance; programs the SGVCOG fully funds through grant sources or as a pass-through agency on behalf of cities; and projects that SGVCOG delivers on behalf of cities. The City’s membership in the SGVCOG allows it to participate in and benefit from these regional programs. Among the advantages are project management and funding support for smaller municipalities who may lack the necessary resources to administer their own programs. The City of Azusa became a member in 1994. Annual dues for the current fiscal year was $25,338.66 of which $11,873.07 is paid through the City’s Proposition A and C funds. Currently, Mayor Gonzales is the City delegate to the SGVCOG, and Councilmember Bow serves as the Approved City Council May 5, 2025 Discussion Regarding SGVCOG Membership May 5, 2025 Page 2 alternate. In addition, Mayor Gonzales serves on the SGVCOG Homelessness Committee and Councilmember Bow serves on the SGVCOG Transportation Committee. To date, the City has received support from the SGVCOG with its regional participation across a wide variety of projects:  Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary)  Coyote Program (Program Partner)  ESGV SMIP / First-Last Mile Projects (Project Delivery Recipient)  Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort)  GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary)  Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient)  Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient)  Rapid Housing Development (Funding Recipient)  REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary)  RHT Revolving Loan Fund (Local Investment)  Tiny Homes: ARC (Project/Services Delivery)  Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort)  Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort)  Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) It is important to note that maintaining membership with the COG is required for continued administrative support of these regional programs and individual services per the agreements entered into between the City and the SGVCOG. Current/Ongoing Project Support • The SGVCOG is partnering with the City of Azusa on the East SGV “SMIP” project, a series of projects that support access to A Line Stations. In Azusa, a $30M+ project is planned to reconfigure San Gabriel Ave and potential segments of Azusa Ave from one- way to two-way streets and implement complete streets improvements. • SGVCOG is funding and leading the design – secured $400,000 in MSP funds for this work on behalf of the city; procured a design consultant overseeing work. • SGVCOG has applied for multiple CON funding sources in the city’s name to ensure the project can be constructed, including State ATP, Metro MAT, and plans to apply for more. SGVCOG plans to lead the construction phase once funding is secured. • The SGVCOG provided direct benefits for homelessness programs and activities in the City. In FY 24-25 the city benefitted from $182,421.95 worth of homelessness outreach services from a contract between SGVCOG’s and LA CADA. However, this program will not be available to Azusa as the City will receive Measure A funding through the COG for ARC operations beginning the new fiscal year, therefore no longer eligible for the regional program. Discussion Regarding SGVCOG Membership May 5, 2025 Page 3 • $225,000 through the SGVCOG’s Rapid Housing Development RHoD) Program. The funding is intended to support the Azusa Resource Center “ARC” – the City’s 25-bed interim housing shelter operations. This is one-time funding approved for the current year of ARC operations. • The SGVCOG administers the City’s Cal Recycle local assistance grant to ensure the city’s compliance with SB 1383. SGVCOG conducts inspections at businesses; manages edible food recovery requirements. The value of these services is $100,649, according to the SGVCOG. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact with this report. However, should Council decide to withdraw, it would constitute an annual savings of approximately $25,000, of which $14,000 would be attributed back to the city’s general fund. However, it would require the City to end programs provided by the SGVCOG or find alternate funding sources. Prepared By: Reviewed and Approved: Lucy Demirjian Sergio Gonzalez Senior Project Manager City Manager Attachment: 1) SGVCOG City Benefits Summary Summary City Benefits SGVCOG Program & Project Participation Summary SGVCOG’s cities participate in a number of programs and benefit from SGVCOG’s project management. The following lists summarize this participation across a wide variety of project types. These include programs that SGVCOG organizes and leads for cities, particularly related to state compliance; programs the SGVCOG fully funds through grant sources or as a pass through agency on behalf of cities; and projects that SGVCOG delivers on behalf of cities from cradle to grave - at little to no cost to local jurisdictions. While this document lists projects and programs run by SGVCOG, it does not include a wide variety of other services and benefits that members receive. These include SGVCOG’s efforts to advocate for local, state, and federal policies with a unified, regional voice; support for and notification of funding opportunities; technical expertise staff lend to member agency staff related to planning, data analysis, legislative tracking, and other complex subject matters; and networking and educational opportunities through free workshops, regular working group and committee meetings, and events. Alhambra Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Coyote Program (Program Partner) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) Open Streets (Program Beneficiary/Funding Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) RHT Project Pipeline Funding (Local Investment) RHT Revolving Loan Fund (Local Investment) Rio Hondo LRS (Project Delivery Recipient/Compliance) SGV Transit Feasibility Study (Program Beneficiary) ULAR (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Arcadia Azusa Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Coyote Program (Program Partner) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) Mobile Crisis Response (Services Recipient) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Coyote Program (Program Partner) ESGV SMIP / First-Last Mile Projects (Project Delivery Recipient) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) Rapid Housing Development (Funding Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) RHT Revolving Loan Fund (Local Investment) Tiny Homes: ARC (Project/Services Delivery) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) Baldwin Park Bradbury Claremont Covina RHT Project Pipeline Funding (Local Investment) RHT Revolving Loan Fund (Local Investment) Tiny Homes: Esperanza Villa (Project/Services Delivery) Tiny Homes: Serenity Homes (Project/Services Delivery) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Workforce Development (Program/Services Recipient) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) ESGV SMIP / First-Last Mile Projects (Project Delivery Recipient) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) RHT Project Pipeline Funding (Local Investment) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) ESGV SMIP / First-Last Mile Projects (Project Delivery Recipient) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Diamond Bar Duarte El Monte Glendora SR-57/60 Confluence Project (Project Delivery Recipient) SR-60/Lemon Ave. Interchange (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Brea Canyon Rd. Grade Sep. (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Jump Start Safety Upgrades (Project Delivery Recipient) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort)Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) RHT Project Pipeline Funding (Local Investment) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) ACE: Baldwin Ave. Grade Sep. (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Jump Start Safety Upgrades (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Ramona Blvd. Grade Sep. (Project Delivery Recipient) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) Open Streets (Program Beneficiary/Funding Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) RHT Project Pipeline Funding (Local Investment) RHT Revolving Loan Fund (Local Investment) SGV Transit Feasibility Study (Program Beneficiary) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Coyote Program (Program Partner) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) ESGV SMIP / First-Last Mile Projects (Project Delivery Recipient) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) People Mover Project (Foothill Boulevard Project and Big Dalton Wash) (Project Delivery Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) SR-57/60 Confluence Project (Project Delivery Recipient) SR-60/Lemon Ave. Interchange (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Brea Canyon Rd. Grade Sep. (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Fullerton Rd. Grade Sep. (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Jump Start Safety Upgrades (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Nogales St. Grade Sep. - Alh. (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Nogales St. Grade Sep. - LA (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Orange Ave. Grade Sep. (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Puente Ave. Grade Sep. (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Sunset Ave. Grade Sep. (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Turnbull Canyon Rd. Grade Sep. (Project Delivery Recipient) Industry Irwindale La Cañada Flintridge La Puente Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) SGV Transit Feasibility Study (Program Beneficiary) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Coyote Program (Program Partner) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) ULAR (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Workforce Development (Program/Services Recipient) La Verne Monrovia Montebello Monterey Park Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) ESGV SMIP / Pedestrian Bridge (Project Delivery Recipient) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) Mobile Crisis Response (Services Recipient) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Workforce Development (Program/Services Recipient) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) Mobile Crisis Response (Services Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) ACE: Jump Start Safety Upgrades (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Montebello Corridor Grade Sep. (Project Delivery Recipient) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Coyote Program (Program Partner) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Rapid Housing Development (Funding Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) RHT Project Pipeline Funding (Local Investment) RHT Revolving Loan Fund (Local Investment) Tiny Homes: Operation Stay Safe (Project/Services Delivery) ULAR (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Workforce Development (Program/Services Recipient) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) Rio Hondo LRS (Project Delivery Recipient/Compliance) SGV Transit Feasibility Study (Program Beneficiary) ULAR (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Pasadena Pomona Rosemead San Dimas Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Rio Hondo LRS (Project Delivery Recipient/Compliance) ULAR (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) ACE: East End Ave. Grade Sep. (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Jump Start Safety Upgrades (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Quad Gates Installation (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Reservoir St. Grade Sep. (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: Temple Ave. Train Diversion (Project Delivery Recipient) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) ESGV SMIP / First-Last Mile Projects (Project Delivery Recipient) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) Rapid Housing Development (Funding Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) RHT Project Pipeline Funding (Local Investment) RHT Revolving Loan Fund (Local Investment) SGV Transit Feasibility Study (Program Beneficiary) Housing Innovation: God’s Pantry (Project/Services Delivery) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Workforce Development (Program/Services Recipient) ACE: Jump Start Safety Upgrades (Project Delivery Recipient) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Coyote Program (Program Partner) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) Rio Hondo LRS (Project Delivery Recipient/Compliance) SGV Transit Feasibility Study (Program Beneficiary) ULAR (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) ESGV SMIP / First-Last Mile Projects (Project Delivery Recipient) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) San Gabriel San Marino Sierra Madre South El Monte ACE: Jump Start Safety Upgrades (Project Delivery Recipient) ACE: San Gabriel Trench Grade Sep. (Project Delivery Recipient) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) Open Streets (Program Beneficiary/Funding Recipient) RHT Project Pipeline Funding (Local Investment) RHT Revolving Loan Fund (Local Investment) Rio Hondo LRS (Project Delivery Recipient/Compliance) ULAR (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Coyote Program (Program Partner) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) Mobile Crisis Response (Services Recipient) Rio Hondo LRS (Project Delivery Recipient/Compliance) ULAR (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) Open Streets (Program Beneficiary/Funding Recipient) Rapid Housing Development (Local Investment) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) SGV Transit Feasibility Study (Program Beneficiary) ULAR (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Workforce Development (Program/Services Recipient) South Pasadena Temple City Walnut West Covina Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) Mobile Crisis Response (Services Recipient) Open Streets (Program Beneficiary/Funding Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) Rio Hondo LRS (Project Delivery Recipient/Compliance) ULAR (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) ACE: Jump Start Safety Upgrades (Project Delivery Recipient) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) Rio Hondo LRS (Project Delivery Recipient/Compliance) ULAR (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) ACE: Nogales St. Grade Sep. - Alh. (Project Delivery Recipient) Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) SR 57/60 Confluence Project (Project Delivery Recipient) SGVCOG serves as project manager for a massive construction effort to reconfigure a two-mile stretch of the freeway interchange connecting SR-57 and SR-60 in Diamond Bar and Industry to reduce dangerous lane weaving. SGVCOG handles day to day construction activities on behalf of Metro and local jurisdictions. The project will mitigate the hazardous chokepoint ranked as the seventh worst truck bottleneck in the nation, and will cost $444.12 million. Programs Guide ACE Project (Project Delivery Recipient) SGVCOG is the primary funder and implementer of the Alameda Corridor-East Program, a series of 19 grade separation projects and at-grade safety improvements designed to mitigate collisions and delays where local roads intersect Union Pacific railroad tracks. Approximately 16% of all oceangoing containers in the U.S. travel through the high-volume transcontinental freight corridor and the project was designated by Congress as a Project of National and Regional Significance. ESGV SMIP / First-Last Mile Projects (Project Delivery Recipient) SGVCOG is the primary funder and project implementer for a series of active transportation, first/last mile, and bus system improvements that will complement Metro A Line stations and Metrolink stations in the East San Gabriel Valley. GoSGV E-Bike Share (Program Beneficiary) GoSGV offers San Gabriel Valley residents the opportunity to reserve a pedal assist e-bike for monthly use. During the rental period, the participant has exclusive use of the e-bike as their own. SGVCOG is working on a voucher program to make the e-bikes more accessible to income qualified users. Broadband Study (Program Beneficiary) The SGVCOG’s Regional Broadband and Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap to address the digital divide and help identify opportunities for connecting unserved and underserved communities to high-speed internet throughout the San Gabriel Valley. The Study, fully funded through a CPUC grant, was administered by SGVCOG on behalf of its members. Coyote Program (Program Partner) The Neighborhood Coyote Program is a partnership between SGVCOG and member cities to encourage residents to report coyote interactions and assist in monitoring coyote behavior. Additional education and outreach activities led by SGVCOG staff teach residents key safety tips. Food Recovery (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) The SGVCOG's Regional Food Recovery Program, FRESH SGV, helps tackle food waste and food insecurity by establishing a network of efficient food donation and distribution sites throughout the SGV. The program, grant funded and free to member agencies, helps cities comply with state law SB 1383 by working with businesses, schools, and institutions to reduce organics waste. Energy Efficiency Programs (Program Beneficiary) SGVCOG leads three regional energy efficiency programs geared towards helping cities and residents save money on utility bills, improve energy efficiency, and complete long overdue facilities upgrades. Funding partners for these programs include SoCalREN, SoCalGas, and the Clean Power Alliance. Programs Guide Homelessness Programs (Services/Funding Recipient) SGVCOG runs a homelessness outreach program with the aim of connecting clients to interim or permanent housing and preventing clients from falling into homelessness. These programs are supported through County funding and other sources at no direct cost to cities. Cities and service providers could also apply for access to funds for direct prevention or housing assistance. Mobile Crisis Response (Services Recipient) The SGV CARE program provides 2-person teams that respond to non-violent 911 emergency calls related to mental or behavioral health crises. The teams provide de-escalation, crisis support, follow-up, and linkages to other services. The program is free to participating cities. Anticipated: Measure A Regional Program (Services Recipient) SGVCOG anticipates establishing a program to provide housing and case management for households experiencing homelessness in participating cities utilizing Measure A local funds. Each participating city – as well as outreach teams serving their jurisdictions – will be able to refer clients to these housing resources. Measure M Subregional Funding (Funding Recipient) SGVCOG programs and administers Measure M sales tax funds via the Metro Subregional Program. The funds are awarded to local agencies through a competitive process, primarily for Active Transportation and First/Last Mile project types. Rapid Housing Development (Funding Recipient) The Rapid Housing Development Program provides cities and service providers with additional funding support to secure units or beds on a longer-term basis that are available more quickly than the time it takes to construct affordable housing. Examples include funding the rehabilitation of buildings to be used as housing or purchasing furniture for a shelter site. Open Streets (Program Beneficiary/Funding Recipient) SGVCOG secures funding and partners with member agencies to host Open Streets events that provide communities the opportunity to experience city streets without vehicles. These events temporarily close streets to automobile traffic and open them to cyclists, pedestrians, and other modes of non-motorized transportation. REAP 1.0 & 2.0 Housing Planning & Development (Program Beneficiary) Utilizing state REAP funding, and at no cost to cities, the SGVCOG’s Affordable Housing Incubator supported the development of pre-approved ADU plans, an inclusionary housing ordinance template, guides for developing affordable housing on city-owned land, and ready-to-use RFP templates for affordable housing projects. Under REAP 2.0 funding, the Incubator in continuing to provide technical assistance to SGV cities with the goal of accelerating affordable housing production. Planned projects include zoning code amendments that streamline housing production, site analyses for potential developments, and the drafting of regional objective design standards. RHT Project Pipeline Funding (Local Investment) The SGV Regional Housing Trust’s (RHT) Project Pipeline offers gap financing for affordable housing development, providing construction to permanent financing in the form of residual receipt loans. These are long-term investmentss that help leverage additional funds by boosting a project’s scores on County and State applications. To date, 15 affordable housing projects totalling 824 units have received funding with an average project award of $2 million. Programs Guide RHT Revolving Loan Fund (Local Investment) The SGV Regional Housing Trust’s (RHT) Revolving Loan Fund provides access to short-term capital for acquisition, predevelopment, and construction loans. This is a renewable source of funding that can support new construction or rehabilitation projects at a below market interest rate. To date, 255 units have been funded across 6 projects with an average investment of $1.8 million per project. Tiny Homes/Housing Innovation (Project/Services Delivery) The SGV Regional Housing Trust (RHT) has provided capital funding and technical assistance to develop innovative housing sites. The RHT invests $25,000 per unit for interim housing (or “Tiny Home”) sites or $150,000 per unit for affordable housing projects. Previously, SGVCOG also provided some operational funding for these projects. ULAR (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) SGVCOG leads the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Management Group, helping cities monitor water quality of the watershed and comply with the MS4 Permit. SGV Transit Feasibility Study (Program Beneficiary) The SGV Transit Feasibility Study, funded by Metro, investigated an array of short- and long-term project alternatives to provide high quality transit in the SGV. The study’s proposed projects, which include a variety of bus priority and bus rapid transit alignments, are poised to enter the implementation phase as funding sources are accumulated. Vehicle Miles Traveled (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) To assist member agencies with SB 743 compliance, the SGVCOG worked with cities to develop baselines for CEQA thresholds and create a web-based analysis tool for future land use and transportation projects. Program participants benefit from cost efficiencies and ensure compliance with state law. Water Studies (COG-Organized Compliance Effort) The Safe Clean Water Program Studies research the effectiveness of stormwater projects with the goal of helping cities improve water quality and comply with the Clean Water Act. Rio Hondo LRS (Project Delivery Recipient/Compliance) SGVCOG is the implementer of the Rio Hondo Load Reduction Strategy Project, which assists 9 agencies in meeting their MS4 permit requirements related to the Los Angeles River Bacteria Total Maximum Daily Load. The project examines options to divert stormwater flows at three locations that contribute to the overall Rio Hondo River. The Project is being funded through a joint resource agreement with the participating municipalities and the Safe Clean Water Program. Programs Guide Wildfire Programs (Program Beneficiary) SGVCOG’s wildfire programs provide public outreach and education activities geared at wildfire prevention and adaptation for communities located in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The program includes wildfire prevention workshops, community events, social media education campaigns, informational webinars, planning activities, and more. Workforce Development (Program/Services Recipient) The SGV Works program provides paid job training and wrap-around supportive services to vulnerable populations, including persons experiencing homelessness and at risk youth. Participating cities either receive paid labor (at no cost to the city) and an investment in their long-term workforce, or their vulnerable residents gain workforce training and services, placing them on a pathway to economic security.