City Council Agenda Report
January 20, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO VARIOUS
AGENCIES AND ADVISORY BODIES
Background:
Each year following reorganization of City Council, the Mayor nominates members of City Council to serve as the City’s representative to various agencies, subject to the confirmation of the City Council.
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) adopted a rule (Regulation 18702.5) that states it is a disqualifying conflict of interest for a council member to participate in decisions to appoint themselves to serve as the City representative to those organizations that provide a stipend or other compensation unless the City posts on its website a form (Form 806) provided by the FPPC that includes: (a) a list of each appointed position eligible for a stipend; (b) the amount of the stipend for each position; (c) the public official’s name who has been appointed to the position; (d) the name of the public official, if any, who has been appointed as an alternate; and (e) the term of the position.
Based on the Mayor’s nominations, the form has been posted on the City’s website prior to this meeting in accordance with the FPPC Regulation and the instructions that accompany the form. Should City Council decide to nominate another member not on the Mayor’s nominating list, the person who is nominated may not participate in the vote and is required to leave the room during that appointment. The organizations that provide compensation are denoted by an asterisk (*).
1. California Contract Cities Association:
Delegate: Mayor Perez
Alternate: Vice Mayor Rios
Meets: Regular Meeting, 3rd Wednesday of the month – 7:00 p.m.
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2. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority*:
Delegate: Mayor Perez
Alternate: Councilmember Ramirez
Staff Rep: Director of Human Resources/Risk Management Meets: Annually
3. Gateway Cities Council of Governments*:
Delegate: Vice Mayor Rios
Alternate: Mayor Perez
Meets: 1st Wednesday - 5:30 p.m.
4. I-5 Consortium Cities*:
Boardmember: Councilmember Ramirez
Alternate: Mayor Perez
Meets: 4th Monday - 2:00 p.m.
5. League of California Cities-Voting Delegate:
Director: Mayor Perez
Alternate: Vice Mayor Rios
Meets: Annually
6. Southeast Area Animal Control Authority*:
Director: Councilmember Ayala
Alternate: Councilmember Ramirez
Meets: 3rd Thursday - 2:00 p.m.
7. Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board*:
Boardmember: Councilmember Ayala
Alternate: Councilmember Ramirez
8. Meets: Policy Board: Bi-monthly, 3rd Tuesday – 12:00 p.m.
9. Southeast Water Coalition*:
Boardmember: Councilmember Valencia
Alternate: Vice Mayor Rios
Meets: Bi-Monthly, 1st Thursday – 6:30 p.m.
10.Southern California Association of Governments:
Representative: Mayor Perez
Alternate: Vice Mayor Rios
Meets: Meets Annually (at conference)
11. State Route 91/I605/405 Corridor JPA*:
Representative: Councilmember Ayala
Alternate: Councilmember Ramirez
Meets: As needed
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Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
The Mayor sits on the Chamber Board of Directors in an advisory capacity unless otherwise specified.
ADVISORY BODY CITY COUNCIL LIAISONS
Commission/Committee Councilmember Liaison
Art in Public Places Committee Perez
Community Promotion Commission Ramirez
Historical Heritage Commission Perez
International Friendship Commission Rios
Parks & Recreation Commission Ayala
Public Safety Commission Ayala
Senior Citizens Commission Ayala
Social Services Commission Ayala
Los Angeles County Fire Department Valencia
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Rios
Norwalk All-City Band Ramirez
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommend City Council confirm the nominations as presented.
Attachments:
N/A