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HomeMy WebLinkAbout65C - DESIGNATE VOTING DELIGATE FOR SOCALREQUEST FOR 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 /s/Kristine Ridge FILE NUMBER 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 65C-1 Designate a Voting Delegate for SCAG February 18, 2020 Page 2 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 65C-2