PRESENTATION BY SCOTT BERNSTEIN
President, Center for Neighborhood Technology

Welcome and introductions were provided by Gilbert Ray, Chair, L.A. Community Development Bank, Edward Avila, Western Reg. V.P., Lockheed Martin IMS, David Abel, Project Director, Los Angeles Metro Forum, and Mark Spitzer, Executive Director, President's Council on Environmental Quality. Scott Bernstein challenged the group to creatively imagine a collaborative relationship with the federal government. He presented some examples and opportunity areas for partnerships.

FORUM: RECENT EXPERIENCES IN REGIONAL COOPERATION

Supervisor Zev Yaroslavshy moderated an open discussion of examples of successful inter-governmental, private/public partnerships in the L.A. region.

FORUM: TOWARD MORE EFFECTIVE REGIONAL COOPERATION

Felicia Marcus, EPA Reg. 9 Director, moderated an open discussion of gaps, needs, and examples where collaboration between L.A. regional efforts and the federal government did not work.

FORUM: TOWARD MORE EFFECTIVE REGIONAL COOPERATION, continued

FORUM: THE FEDERAL ROLE in METROPOLITAN COOPERATION

Scott Bernstein, President, Center for Neighborhood Technology moderated a discussion of specific regional needs and opportunities where the federal government could play a role.

FORUM: THE FEDERAL ROLE in METROPOLITAN COOPERATION

Scott Bernstein and meeting participants summarized the previous discussion, highlighting collaborative opportunities and approaches for the federal government.

NEXT STEPS

The group proposed some potential next steps.

CLOSING REMARKS

Rick Cole, Local Government Commission and Harold Williams, J. Paul Getty Trust, provided closing remarks, challenging the group to build on the tremendous potential of the Los Angeles region.