STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:
February 10, 2026
CONSENT
8 SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATION FOR VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND
COMMITTEES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Confirm City Council appointments to various organizations and committees listed in Attachment 1;
2. Confirm City Council representation on Ad Hoc Committees as listed in Attachment 2; and
3. Find that the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15378(b)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines.
SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
The purpose of this item is to formally confirm the 2026 City Council assignments. There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. This report presents the list of City Council appointments to regional organizations and local committees, as well as City Ad Hoc Committees, as discussed and determined at the Strategic Planning Session held on January 30, 2026.
DISCUSSION
During the City Council Strategic Planning Session held on January 30, 2026, the Council reviewed and determined member assignments for standing committees, liaison roles, regional organizations, and internal Ad Hoc Committees. The attached lists reflect those appointments.
Notably:
• The OC Vector appointment remains vacant at this time; and • Michelle Bannigan, Finance Director, is designated as the alternate for the South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA) and will serve as the City’s representative to the SOCWA Finance Committee.
Staff prepared the attached report to formally confirm those appointments and confirm the Council’s direction:
• Attachment 1: includes the full list of City Council appointments and liaison roles. • Attachment 2: outlines the current Ad Hoc Committees, their purposes, staff liaisons, and Councilmember assignments, all of which were reviewed and confirmed at the January 30 session.
CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATION FOR VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES February 10, 2026
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES
This action supports the City Council’s commitment to effective governance and regional collaboration.
Confirming these appointments ensures continued representation in interagency decision-making, supports transparency, and aligns with Council priorities for civic engagement and organizational effectiveness
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2), as it involves organizational and administrative activities that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
ATTACHMENTS
1. City Council Assignments and Liaison Appointments (Pg. 3)
2. Ad Hoc Committees (Pgs. 4-7)
Submitted By:
. Approved: .David A Kiff
Gavin Curran, Assistant City
Manager
Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:
Gavin Curran, Assistant City Manager