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8A . Page 25 The report recommends that ARB set a statewide per capita goal based on a 2005 base year. The committee believes that the per capita metric will a{low fast and slow growing regions alike to reach a proportional amount of emissions reduction. RTACf in setting 2U05 as the base year, would allow regions that have adopted po[icies over the last four years to take credit for their actions. Additional reports worth noting in the report include: • The per capita metric to be set by ARB will be done through a process that involves extensive collaboration with the Metropolitan Planning Organizations(MPOs}. • RTAC is also recommending a process for regions to seek a variance{of sorts)on the statewide metric if conditions suggest it is necessary. • Although RTAC expects that all MPOs will use their transportation demand models to show some of the ways that GhG's wifl be used,the committee is also recommending the development of a non-exclusive list of accepted best management practices that regions can use to show how they will meet the targets. ARB has yet to set the actual targets. It will consider RTAC's repork at its November meeting. The draft targets are due to the regions by June 30,2010 and will be made final be Sept.3d, 2010. The League will prepare and release a summary of RTAC's Report. City o�cials who are interested in reading the full report can find it on ARB's Web site at www arb ca aov/cclsb375/rtac/reaort/renort.htm. Register Now for to Attend on of the League's 2009 Legislative Briefngs For the first time,the League will be holding its annual November legislative briefings in two �formats: in person in both Northern and Southern Califomia as usual and via the Web.The live webinar will allow attendees to listen to the legislative briefing information while limiting travel costs. The legislative briefings provide an overview of up�oming legislative issues and information regarding new laws for 2U10 and the impact on cities.The goal is to help city officials stay up to date and in compliance with the law. Northern California meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.—12 p.m. League O�ce, 1400 K Street, Sacramento Southern Ca{ifomia meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m.—12 p.m. Paradise Pier Hotel 1717 S. Disneyland Drive,Anaheim Webinar: Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 2—3 p.m. Session Topics include: • Surviving the 2009 state budget crisis; • Climate change, SB 375 implementation,and water; • Keeping track of state agency consolidation; • AB 155/SB 88(Municipal Banlwptcy); • Pension reform efforts,workers'comp.,and elections; • Changes to state corrections policies; • Efforts to reform state govemance and protect local revenue;and • Other legislation of interest to city officials. 5