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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Resolution Placing into Nomination Glendale Water and Power’s Assistant General Manager of Water as a Member of the Association of California Water Agencies Region 8 Board for the 2026-2027 Term.
1. Resolution to place into nomination Assistant General Manager of Water as a member of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Region 8 Board for the 2026-2027 term.
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Item
Approved for May 6, 2025 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ACWA’s Region 8 Board is seeking members and Water Agency Managers who are interested in leading the direction of ACWA Region 8 for the 2026-2027 Term. The Board is seeking candidates from Region 8 to fill one board vacancy.
The leadership of ACWA’s ten geographical regions is integral to the leadership of the Association as a whole. The Chair and Vice Chair of Region 8 serve on ACWA’s Statewide Board of Directors and recommend all committee appointments for Region 8.
The members of the Region 8 Board determine the direction and focus of region issues and activities. Additionally, they support the fulfillment of ACWA’s goals on behalf of its members.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve a Resolution to place into nomination Assistant General Manager of Water, Chisom Obegolu, as a member of ACWA Region 8 Board for the 2026-2027 term.
BACKGROUND
ACWA is the largest statewide coalition of public water agencies in the country with approximately 470 public agency members including Glendale Water and Power. These Water Agencies are collectively responsible for 90% of the water delivered to cities, farms and businesses in California. ACWA consistently advocates for a California that values and invests in water as an essential and plentiful resource that is managed efficiently and sustainably to meet all of California’s present and future needs.
ACWA serves the water industry and the public by promoting local agencies as the most efficient means of providing water services; sharing reliable scientific and technical 2{{section.number}}b
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information; tracking and shaping state and federal water policies; advocating for sound legislation and regulations; and facilitating cooperation and consensus among all interest groups.
With the active involvement of its member and coalition partners, ACWA is dedicated to advancing policies that improve water supply reliability, protect local agency decision making and promote an integrated, comprehensive approach to water policy and management. This is achieved through six core elements as outlined below:
(1) Advocacy: Advocate for member interests on legislation, regulations and funding. (2) Connections: Build strong, lasting and trusted partnerships that provide interconnectivity among all sectors of the water industry. (3) Education: Invest in California’s water future by providing opportunities through education, information and professional development for ACWA members, staff and the public.
(4) Resources: Deliver high quality member services to support the mission of ACWA’s member agencies.
(5) Organizational Strength: Foster a collaborative and mutually respectful culture to ensure a positive experience for ACWA members and staff and continually invest in the financial health and organizational well-being of the association. (6) Innovation: Lead the industry on proactive advancements for the betterment of the communities, agricultural operations and businesses that ACWA members serve.
ACWA region Boards are comprised of 5-7 members that serve for two-year terms.
Region Board terms begin on even numbered years with Region Elections taking place on odd numbered years. Region 8 is comprised of Los Angeles and Ventura counties and serves a population of approximately 11.1 million over the span of roughly 6,000 square miles. It is comprised of approximately 56 public water agencies including Glendale Water and Power.
The Region 8 Board is currently seeking candidates made up of Water Agency Managers and members to fill one board vacancy for the 2026 - 2027 term. This is a non-compensated role, and would include the following responsibilities:
•Participate in at least two Region membership meetings to be held at each of the ACWA Conferences and periodic Region Board meetings.
•Supports program planning and activities for the region. •Actively participates and encourages region involvement in ACWA’s Outreach Program.
•May serve as alternate for the chair/ or vice chair in their absence (if appointed) to represent the region to the ACWA Board.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable
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FISCAL IMPACT
The action requested herein to nominate the Assistant General Manager of Water to the ACWA Board will not have a fiscal impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15378 as it is not a “project” as defined in CEQA.
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Choose not to place into nomination the Assistant General Manager of Water as recommended herein.
Alternative 2: Consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Scott K. Mellon, Acting General Manager - Glendale Water and Power Prepared by:
Chisom Obegolu, Assistant General Manager - Water
Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: 2025 ACWA Region Election Timeline 2026-2027 Term.