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AGENDA ITEM
CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Report: Appointment of Voting Delegate and Alternative Representative for the 2026 League of California Cities Conference; General Assembly Resolution
1. Motion designating a voting delegate and alternate representative(s) for the 2026 League of California Cities Conference
2. Motion providing direction to delegate on General Assembly Resolution
COUNCIL ACTION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Glendale is actively engaged with various public agencies, joint power authorities, and committees, with City Council members representing the City on many of these entities. Annually in September, the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) hosts an annual conference, and the City Council must designate a voting delegate and alternate representative(s) for the General Assembly.
Item Type: Action Item
Approved forSeptember 1, 2026 calendar
2 RECOMMENDATION
That the Council appoint a voting delegate and alternate representative(s) for the 2026 League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference – General Assembly.
ANALYSIS
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.
One resolution has been submitted by the July 25, 2026 submission deadline, and the proposed resolution, background information, and analysis of the resolution by Cal Cities is attached for your review and consideration, should the Council want to determine how the voting delegate should cast a vote on behalf of the City of Glendale:
Resolution by City of Murrieta: Calling for a Working Group to Consider a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Form of Initiative to Ensure Final Local Authority Over Housing and Land Use Decisions
This year’s event will take place on September 23 – 25, 2026 in Anaheim, CA. Upon the appointment of the City’s delegates for 2026, staff will complete the necessary documents timely and before the September 1, 2026 deadline to officially register the City’s voting delegates for the 2026 Annual Conference and General Assembly.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Not applicable.
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Roubik R. Golanian, City Manager
Prepared by:
Domenica K. Megerdichian, Assistant to the City Manager Approved by:
3 Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
League of California Cities – 2026 Resolution Packet