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AGENDA ITEM
CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Report: Voting Delegate for the 2024 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly
1) Motion Designating a Voting Delegate and Alternate Representative(s) for the 2024 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly
COUNCIL ACTION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), established as an association of local governments that convene to address regional issues, holds an annual gathering (General Assembly) to consider budget, governance, proposed amendments and resolutions brought forth by member agencies. SCAG has asked that each City Council appoint a Voting Delegate and Alternate Representative(s) for the General Assembly taking place on May 2, 2024.
Thus far, only Councilmember Elen Asatryan has confirmed attendance at this year’s General Assembly.
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for3/12/2024 calendar
2 RECOMMENDATION
Designate a Voting Delegate and Alternate Representative(s) to represent Glendale during the 2024 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly to be held on May 2, 2024.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is established as an association of local governments and agencies that convene to address regional issues.
Under federal law, SCAG is designated as a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and under state law as a Regional Transportation Planning Agency and a Council of Governments (COG). The City of Glendale is a member of SCAG. Currently, Mayor Brotman and Councilmember Najarian serve on SCAG’s Transportation Committee.
SCAG holds an annual gathering (General Assembly), during which, SCAG’s membership consider and act on items, such as adoption of the budget, ratification of board officers, proposed amendments to bylaws, and any proposed resolutions. SCAG has asked that each City Council appoint a Voting Delegate and Alternate Representative(s) for the General Assembly through formal Council action. This year’s General Assembly agenda will be posted on April 11th 2024. While the agenda has not yet been finalized, SCAG staff has informed City staff that this year’s delegates will vote on the approval of SCAG’s upcoming budget and the Slate of Executive Board Officers.
Thus far, only Councilmember Elen Asatryan has confirmed attendance at this year’s General Assembly.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.
ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1: The City Council may make a motion to select a Councilmember to serve as a delegate and another Councilmember to serve as an alternate representative.
Alternative 2: The City Council may choose to not select any member of Council to serve as a voting delegate or alternate, and thus not have the City of Glendale represented during the General Assembly.
Alternative 3: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff. 3 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:
Stephanie Mkhlian, Senior Administrative Analyst
Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
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