CITY OF COSTA MESA
Agenda Report
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
File #: 25-617 Meeting Date: 2/3/2026
TITLE:
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) 2026 REGIONAL CONFERENCE AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE/CITY CLERK DIVISON
PRESENTED BY: BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
CONTACT INFORMATION: BRENDA GREEN, (714) 754-5221
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Council Member Mike Buley serve as the delegate for the upcoming 2026 Annual Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Conference and General Assembly.
BACKGROUND:
The annual SCAG Regional Conference & General Assembly will be held Thursday, May 7, 2026, through Friday, May 8, 2026 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA.
SCAG requests that each member city appoint a delegate to vote at the Assembly.
ANALYSIS:
It is during the Annual General Assembly that resolutions are adopted, setting the legislative platform for SCAG in the coming year. SCAG by-laws entitle each city to one vote in matters affecting municipal or SCAG policy. Each member city is entitled to designate a delegate to participate in the voting.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council may choose to not appoint a delegate or may select another City Council member as the delegate.
FISCAL REVIEW:
The funding for the conference is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 City Council budget in the General Fund (Fund 101).
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed this report and has approved it as to form.
File #: 25-617 Meeting Date: 2/3/2026
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
This item is administrative in nature.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council designate Council Member Mike Buley as the delegate for the upcoming 2026 Annual Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Conference and General Assembly.