City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: March 19, 2024
From: Yonnie Parker, Deputy City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
Submitted by: Sandra Dolson, Administrative Secretary
Subject
City Council Appointments to Outside Agencies
Recommendation
Appoint the City’s representative and alternate to the Gateway Cities Council of Governments.
Background
The Gateway Cities COG engages in regional and cooperative planning and coordination of government services and responsibilities to assist its members in the conduct of their affairs for the collective benefit of cities in the Southeast Los Angeles County area and focuses on transportation, air quality, housing, and economic development. The Gateway Cities COG meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in Paramount, CA. Appointees serve as voting members and receive a $125 stipend for participation on the Board. Appointments are made by action of the City Council.
On June 6, 2023, the City Council made appointments to outside agencies, including the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (Gateway Cities COG). Council Member Ybarra is the current representative yet no longer able to serve, and Council Member Lopez is the current alternate. At the March 5, 2024, Regular Meeting, City Council tabled appointments to the Gateway Cities Council of Governments to the March 19, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting. It is recommended that City Council appoint a delegate and alternate, if necessary, to serve as the City’s representatives to the Gateway Cities COG.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
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