Erik Johnson

The meeting commenced with the pledge of allegiance and housekeeping announcements regarding recording and public comment procedures. The committee addressed consent items, including the approval of the content calendar. Key discussions focused on the unwinding and dissolution of the SACOG Financing Corporation, which was originally established for real estate transactions. Actions included appointing officers to the corporation to align with the current committee officers, transferring assets from the corporation back to SACOG, and subsequently authorizing the necessary steps for the corporation's dissolution. Directors engaged in a substantive discussion regarding the utility of financing corporations for potential future innovative projects, noting that the existing corporation's articles were narrowly written for real estate, and expressing interest in potentially establishing a more flexible non-profit structure for future initiatives.

The meeting, lacking a quorum, served an informational purpose, unable to take formal action. Key discussion items included an overview of the Policy and Innovation Committee charge, which focuses on budget, fiscal matters, advocacy, and internal operations, with no proposed changes. The committee provided informal consensus to support the existing charge. Staff also presented on the proposed two-year extension of federal advocacy contracts with Capital Transportation Consulting and Pochu and Associates, continuing current rates while planning for future procurement in 2025. Additionally, the committee reviewed the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and related audits, noting the clean/unmodified audit opinions received for both general financials and federal programs expenditures. Other informational items included a discussion on transit representation structures for MPO compliance and the request for proposals (RFP) process to secure assistance for the 2025 Blueprint Environmental Impact Report (EIR), with an anticipated not-to-exceed budget of $800,000. An advocacy update covered federal and state legislative activity, including ongoing FY 2024 appropriations work.

This document presents an economic overview for the Sacramento region, noting strengths in education and agriculture, and weaknesses in entrepreneurship and digital skills. It emphasizes the need to address unequal economic growth impacting lower-income residents, and aims to gather public input to inform future economic strategies.

The meeting, held on September 7, 2023, included administrative items such as a roll call and public communications, where no public comment was offered. The committee addressed consent items, including approving remote committee meetings and the minutes from the August 3, 2023, committee meeting. The main action item involved recommending approval to the full board for submitting a Green Means Go Application under the Federal Regional Partnerships challenge grant. This application aims to fund planning activities in local green zones, focusing on areas where existing green zones overlap with federal disadvantaged community definitions. A presentation was given on Placer County's planning efforts regarding residential infill development, including leveraging REAP funds and the Green Means Go program to update their 1994 Auburn Bowman Community Plan, address infrastructure constraints, and support mixed-use growth.

This document outlines the 'Take Charge' regional effort for electric vehicle (EV) planning and readiness in the Sacramento 6 County region. The plan focuses on developing EV charging infrastructure, ensuring regional preparedness for EV adoption, and attracting state and federal funding. Key components include forecasting EV growth to 75,000 vehicles by 2025, analyzing driving patterns to prioritize home and public charging over workplace charging, and creating resources like a 'Peev Readiness' best practices guide and roadmap for local governments to support EV integration.