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AGENDA ITEM
CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Report: Voting Delegate for the 2025 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly
1. Motion Designating a Voting Delegate and Alternate Representative(s) for the 2025 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 and Regional Conference taking place on May 1-2, 2025.
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for1/28/2025 calendar
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RECOMMENDATION
Designate a Voting Delegate and Alternate Representative(s) to represent Glendale during the 2025 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly and Regional Conference.
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.
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. The detailed agenda for the meeting will become available later in the Spring. The general agenda is listed in Exhibit 1.
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 choose to not select any member of Council to serve as a voting delegate or alternate. With this alternative, Glendale’s voice will not be represented during the annual regional conference.
2. Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Elena Bolbolian, Chief Innovation Officer
Prepared by:
Elena Bolbolian, Chief Innovation Officer
Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda
Exhibit 1
2025 Regional Conference & General Assembly
May 1-2, 2025
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Agenda
May 1 | Thursday
8 a.m. REGISTRATION, NETWORKING, AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 9 a.m. REGIONAL COUNCIL MEETING
10 a.m. WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS
11 a.m. GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
12:15 p.m. SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS LUNCHEON
2:15 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS I
2:15 p.m. STUDENT SHOWCASE
3:15 p.m. BREAK AND NETWORKING
3:45 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS II
3:45 p.m. STUDENT SHOWCASE
5:30 p.m. EVENING RECEPTION
May 2 | Friday
8 a.m. REGISTRATION
8:30 a.m. BREAKFAST
9 a.m. WELCOME
9:10 a.m. STUDENT SHOWCASE AWARDS
9:30 a.m. KEYNOTE ADDRESS
10 a.m. PLENARY PANEL SESSION
11:15 a.m. CONFERENCE WRAP-UP