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Rolling Hills to remain in South Bay COG for another year amid debate over value
Summary
The council voted to stay in the South Bay Cities Council of Governments for one year and revisit membership next year. Staff highlighted COG‑administered grants (a $75,000 CalRecycle award) and possible Measure M allocations; some councilmembers questioned tangible returns on the $8,625 annual dues.
By voice vote the council agreed to remain a member of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (COG) for one more year, directing staff to revisit the issue in the next budget cycle. Staff described multiple services the COG provides: legislative updates and advocacy, planning support for a small planning department, grant writing and administration, and regional coordination for transportation funding.
Staff said the COG helped Rolling Hills apply for and receive a $75,000 CalRecycle local assistance grant used for SB 1383 compliance and educational programming (composting workshops, distribution of compost bins), and that the COG administered the grant and reporting on behalf of the city. Staff also said a COG advocacy program could yield a Measure M allocation of roughly $67,733 per year to Rolling Hills starting in 2930 if eligible projects are identified. Some councilmembers urged clearer communication from the COG about direct city benefits; others said the COG serves as a cost‑effective extension of city staff for specialized grant and legislative work.
