CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Voting Delegate for the 2026 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly
1. Motion Designating a Voting Delegate and Alternate Representative(s) for the 2026 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for March 24, 2026 calendar
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 7-8, 2026.
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RECOMMENDATION
Designate a Voting Delegate and Alternate Representative(s) to represent Glendale during the 2026 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly and Regional Conference.
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.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
N/A
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:
Roubik R. Golanian, City Manager
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Prepared by:
Domenica Megerdichian, Assistant to the City Manager
Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
1. Tentative Agenda for Annual Conference