Association of Bay Area Governments
Representing City and County Governments of the San Francisco Bay Area
Agenda
ADMINISTRATIVE Committee
Thursday,
February 28, 2013, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, through Friday, March 1, 2013, 8:30 AM
to 11:30 AM
Special Meeting—Administrative Committee Retreat
Location
The Meritage Resort & Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, California 94558
For additional information, please call: Fred Castro, (510) 464 7913
Agenda and attachments available at: www.abag.ca.gov
The ABAG Administrative Committee may act on any item on this agenda.
Retreat and Legislative Workshop Itinerary
Thursday 9:00 – 10:00 am
Briefing for new Administrative Committee Members (optional)
Thursday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Call to Order
1. Green Business Program
Information
What are the key accomplishments and future trends? What is ABAG’s role?
Attachments: Green Business/Hazardous Waste; Office/Retail Checklist; Policy Guide
2. Resilience Initiative
Discussion and Input
Since the recent completion of the Resilience Initiative, what are the short term priorities for ABAG? When and how shall ABAG engage state and federal agencies?
A. Review of comprehensive set of issues and strategies
B. Priorities for ABAG actions
Attachments: Regional Disaster Resilience; Policy Papers and Action Plan
Thursday 1:30 to 5:00 pm
3. Plan Bay Area Implementation, SB 375 2017 - Role of ABAG
Discussion and Input
How can ABAG carry the implementation of Plan Bay Area 2013? What are the priorities and alignment of funding, advocacy, policies and local projects?
What are the areas that need to be revisit for SB 375 2017?
A. Funding for Plan Bay Area
B. Coordination and Advocacy
C. Policies and strategies
D. Local programs
Attachments: Implementation; Presentation
4. Affordable Housing Policies
Discussion
Why does the Bay Area Need affordable housing? How can we address current challenges locally and at the State and Federal levels? What are the most strategic tasks for ABAG?
A. Affordable housing needs
B. Local and regional strategies
C. Legislation proposals
Attachment: Legislative Priorities
Friday 8:30 to 11:30 am
5. Plan Bay Area Messaging
Discussion and Input
How shall we present Plan Bay Area to the public? What are the key messages?
How to refine the process of public engagement?
A. Plan Bay Area
i. Housing and job growth
ii. Land use pattern
iii. Transportation investments
iv. Actions and next steps
B. Public engagement process
Attachment: Messaging
6. Plan Bay Area EIR
Information
What are the key components of the EIR Alternatives? What are the strengths of the Project within the EIR?
A. Summary of five alternatives
B. Strengths of the project
Attachment: EIR Update
7. ABAG Strategies into the future
Discussion and Input
What did ABAG accomplish since the 2008 Strategic Plan? What are the areas that need priority and attention?
A. Review of accomplishments since 2008
B. Review of current work program
C. Future priorities and funding
Attachments: Achievements and Challenges; Strategic Plan; Performance Plan
8. Joint Policy Committee
Discussion and Input
Given the recent coordination on sea level rise and air quality guidelines for infill development, how should the Joint Policy Committee carry major regional tasks? What are the priorities and essential functions?
A. Shoreline Resiliency
B. Air Quality Guidelines
Attachments: Recent Coordination Efforts; SB 792
Adjournment
Ezra
Rapport
Secretary-Treasurer
February 26, 2013
Date