DATE:
May 20, 2025
TO:
Mayor and Council Members
FROM:
Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY:
Melinda Sayre, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk
Tammy Pelayes, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT:
City Council Designation for a Representative at Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council designate Council Member Chris Ochoa as the City’s representative for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
BACKGROUND
SCAG is a Joint Powers Authority under California state law, established as an association of local governments and agencies that voluntarily convene as a forum to address regional issues. The SCAG region encompasses six counties (Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura) and 191 cities in an area covering more than 38,000 square miles. SCAG develops long-range regional transportation plans, including a sustainable communities strategy and a growth forecast, regional transportation improvement programs, regional housing needs allocations and a portion of the South Coast Air Quality Management Plan.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
Individual City Council appointments to outside agency committees are designed to help facilitate a better flow of information between City Council, outside agencies and City staff.
At the May 6, 2025, City Council meeting, Council Member Chris Ochoa expressed interest in being appointed as the City’s liaison to SCAG.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Future Development — Facilitate balanced growth to ensure cohesive community development and pursue economic development.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with approval of the recommended action.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
None
City of Hesperia STAFF REPORT City of Hesperia STAFF REPORT City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
Staff Report to the Mayor and Council
Appointment to the Southern California Association of Governments May 20, 2025