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South Bay COG General Assembly spotlights sports, arts and regional coordination

South Bay Cities Council of Governments · April 6, 2026
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Summary

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments' 26th General Assembly in Manhattan Beach framed regional planning around sports and entertainment impacts — panels on arts, transportation, public safety and economics were highlighted by executive director Jackie Bachrach and moderated by Marc Rogendino.

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments opened its 26th annual General Assembly in Manhattan Beach with a theme, "Let the games begin," focusing on how sports and entertainment will affect the South Bay amid upcoming events including the World Cup and Olympics.

Jackie Bachrach, executive director of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments, said the day’s program included moderated panels on arts and culture, public safety, transportation, logistics and fan zones. She introduced Marc Rogendino as the event moderator and outlined sessions that will examine how cities in the South Bay can coordinate ahead of major sports events.

Moderator Marc Rogendino placed local projects in context, citing training and team facilities in El Segundo and Carson and the San Pedro waterfront redevelopment as examples of how sports and entertainment investments intersect with arts and economic development.

Speakers at the assembly highlighted specific projects and municipal programming. The meeting included a presentation about West Harbor—a Port of Los Angeles waterfront redevelopment—and remarks from Rancho Palos Verdes officials about their city’s trails, open space and upcoming events.

The event concluded with a reminder to visit southbaycities.org for program details and additional information. Organizers did not announce new regional policies or formal votes during the opening remarks covered at the General Assembly.