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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
TITLE:
DESIGNATE A VOTING DELEGATE FOR
THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
REGIONAL CONFERENCE AND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY MEETING
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Ordinance on 11' Reading
❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading
❑ Implementing Resolution
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
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CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Designate a voting delegate for the 55th Southern California Association of Government's
(SCAG) Regional Conference and General Assembly scheduled for May 6-8, 2020.
BACKGROUND
Each year, the Santa Ana City Council and the County of Orange Board of Supervisors appoint
a Delegate and Alternate Representative to the Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG) General Assembly, which is the nation's largest metropolitan planning organization
(MPO). It represents six counties, 191 cities, and more than 19 million residents. SCAG
undertakes a variety of planning and policy initiatives. The Regional Conference and Assembly
will include a diverse program of expert panels, keynote presentations and technical
demonstrations that will share insights on how local governments and civic partners can
collaborate to make the most of new technologies to enhance mobility, economic opportunity
and quality of life.
Councilmember Phil Bacerra expressed an interest in serving as a voting delegate for SCAG.
The voting delegate or alternate will consider all proposed Resolutions and/or Bylaw revisions
on behalf of the City of Santa Ana.
The City delegate will receive a complimentary two -night hotel accommodation at the JW
Marriot Resort & Spa for Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7, 2020. An invitation was
sent to the entire City Council as the conference registration is free for all elected officials and
city managers in the region.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 - Community Health, Livability,
Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #1 (establish a comprehensive community engagement
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initiative to expand access to information and create opportunities for stakeholders to play an
active role in discussing public policy and setting priorities).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Daisy Gomez, MMC
Clerk of the Council
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