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AGENDA ITEM
CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Report: Appointments to Fill Vacancies on Various Agencies 1) Motion designating a voting delegate and alternate representative(s) for the 2024 League of California Cities Conference
2) Motion appointing an individual to serve as an alternate on the Arroyo Verdugo Communities JPA
3) Motion appointing an individual to serve as an alternate on the Burbank-Glendale- Pasadena Regional Housing Trust
4) Motion appointing two individuals to serve as a primary and alternate on California Contract Cities Association (CCCA)
5) Motion appointing two individuals to serve as a primary and alternate on Independent Cities Association (ICA)
COUNCIL ACTION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report is in response to City Council’s direction the July 16, 2024, meeting for information on vacancies and attendance records for external boards and commissions.
The City of Glendale is actively engaged with various public agencies, joint powers authorities, and committees, with City Council members representing the city on many of these boards. This report identifies five bodies with open positions:
1. League of California Cities (Annual Conference – General Assembly)
2. Arroyo Verdugo Communities JPA
3. Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust
4. California Contract Cities Association (CCCA)
5. Independent Cities Association (ICA)
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for10/1/2024 calendar
2 RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council make appointments and designate alternates to vacant external Board/Commission/Agency seats.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The City of Glendale is a member agency to several public agencies, boards, joint powers authorities, associations and/or committees. In most cases, Glendale City Council members serve on the boards of these entities. In some cases, the appointment requires a formal appointment made by the City Council, while others are made through the rules and bylaws of the appointing agency. Currently, there are eighteen organizations and governing bodies outside of the City. These are noted in detail in Exhibit 1.
Currently, the following bodies have vacant seats:
1. League of California Cities (Annual Conference – General Assembly) Organization’s Purpose: The League of California Cities is an association that advocates for the interests of California's cities, promoting local control and providing a unified voice for municipalities on issues affecting governance, legislation, and public policy.
The City Council must designate a voting delegate by council action for the Annual Conference General Assembly, where the delegate will represent Glendale in shaping Cal- Cities policies. Each city has one voting delegate who at the General Assembly, will play a direct role in advocating for local decision-making and influencing statewide policy.
Meetings: October 16 to 18, 2024 (annual conference)
Meeting Location: Long Beach, CA
Current Opening(s):
•Voting Delegate
•Alternate Representative(s)
2. Arroyo Verdugo Communities JPA
Organization’s Purpose: The Arroyo Verdugo Communities Joint Powers Authority was established to formally manage fiduciary matters and mutual concerns for member agencies, particularly in response to Metro Measure M funding.
Meetings: Two per year (in February and July)
Meeting Location: Pasadena City Hall
Current Opening(s):
•Primary: Dan Brotman
3 •Alternate: Vacant
3. Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust
Organization’s Purpose: The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust was created to fund housing to assist families with extremely low, very low, low, and moderate incomes and homeless individuals.
Meetings: Four to Six per year
Meeting Location: Glendale City Hall
Current Opening(s):
•Primary: Dan Brotman
•Alternate: Vacant
4. California Contract Cities Association (CCCA)
Organization’s Purpose: The California Contract Cities Association exists to provide education, advocacy, networking, and access to resources that empower local elected officials to better serve their communities.
Meetings: Monthly
Meeting Location: Alternating locations
Current Opening(s):
•Primary: Vacant
•Alternate: Vacant
5. Independent Cities Association (ICA)
Organization’s Purpose: The Independent Cities Association (ICA) is a nonprofit organization supporting nearly 40 Southern California cities by focusing on public safety, economic development, infrastructure, and intergovernmental collaboration through seminars and advocacy efforts.
Meetings: Monthly
Meeting Location: Online/Zoom
Current Opening(s):
•Primary: Vacant
•Alternate: Vacant
4 ATTENDANCE RECORD
The City Council directed staff to prepare a report with current council members' attendance on external boards and commissions, emphasizing the need for active participation. Exhibit 2 includes a list of the external boards and commissions with attendance record from June 2023 to present time.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
N/A
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1) Council may direct staff to conduct additional research to provide to Council. 2) Council may decide to not appoint primary and/or alternates to the specified boards/commissions. The seats will continue to remain vacant, and Glendale’s voice will not be included in Board/Committee discussions.
3) Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: External Boards/Commissions/Agencies List
Exhibit 2: Attendance Report
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
Prepared by:
Elena Bolbolian, Chief Innovation Office
Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
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