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Staff Report
December 17, 2024
TOPIC: Regional Board [Re]Appointments
AGENDA TITLE
Biennial Review and [Re]Appointment of Regional Board Representatives
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Review the regional board appointment list and [re]appoint members and alternates
to serve as representatives to various outside agencies through December 2026 (or
specific term where noted) [Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD),
Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee, Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA),
Orange County Housing Finance Trust (OCHFT), Orange County Sanitation District
(OC San), Orange County Water District (OCWD), Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG), Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG), Santa Ana
River Flood Protection Agency (SARFPA), Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA)].
2. Adopt a resolution designating and appointing a representative to the Orange County
Fire Authority's Board of Directors, if necessary.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING ITS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
3. Direct the City Clerk to update and post the Fair Political Practices Commission
(FPPC) Form 806 (Agency Report of Public Official Appointments) on the City's
website.
GOVERNMENT CODE 484308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
The City Council represents the City's interests in regional issues by serving on several
regional boards/agencies, which make public policy decisions in the areas of
transportation, water resources, fire services, and government facilities.
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December 17, 2024
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The City Council reviews regional board appointees every two years following the City's
General Municipal Election and can make necessary changes. Descriptions of each
regional board, including meeting dates and compensation, are included in Exhibit 1. A
list of current representatives is attached as Exhibit 2.
The following is a list of all regional boards, except for the Orange County Mosquito and
Vector Control District, which bylaws do not allow the appointed representative to be
replaced during their term except for cause. Nelida Mendoza was appointed to serve a
two-year term scheduled to expire on January 1, 2026.
Regional Board
Current Representative
Term
Metropolitan Water District
Mayor Pro Tern Thai Viet Phan
None
Board (MWD)
Newport Bay Watershed
Public Works Executive Director
None
Executive Committee
Nabil Saba
Orange County Fire
Councilmember Phil Bacerra
Requires
Authority
Resolution
Orange County Housing
Councilmember Jessie Lopez
2-year term
Finance Trust
Term Ending:
December 2024
Orange County Sanitation
Councilmember Johnathan Ryan
None
District
Hernandez
Alt: Councilmember Benjamin
Vazquez
Orange County Water
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
4-year term
District
Term Ending:
December 2024
Santa Ana River Flood
Councilmember Benjamin Vazquez
None
Protection Agency
Southern California
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
2-year term
Association of
Alt: Jessie Lopez (OCCOG only)
Term Ending:
Governments (and
May 2026
OCCOG)
Transportation Corridor
Councilmember David Penaloza
None
Agencies
Alt: Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Councilmember incumbents are eligible for reappointment, if the City Council so
desires.
Last year, the Chairperson of the OCFA Board of Directors requested continuity of
board members. Councilmember Bacerra currently represents the City at OCFA.
Accordingly, if the City Council wishes Councilmember Bacerra to continue in this
position, no action is required. Should the City Council wish to appoint a new
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December 17, 2024
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representative, the proposed Resolution would need to be adopted by a majority of the
City Council.
The City has complied with FPPC Regulation 18702.5, which requires posting those
certain paid positions in which members have self -appointment authority. As such, the
City Council may vote on all appointments.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Descriptions of Regional Boards/Agencies
2. List of Current Regional Board Members
3. Resolution for OCFA Appointment
Submitted By: Jennifer L. Hall, City Clerk
Approved By: Alvaro Nunez, City Manager
REGIONAL BOARDS/AGENCIES DESCRIPTIONS
METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (MWD)
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state -established cooperative
and regional wholesaler that delivers water to 26 member public agencies — 14 cities,
11 municipal water districts, one county water authority — which in turn provides water to
more than 19 million people in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San
Diego, and Ventura counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and
Northern California to supplement local supplies and helps its members develop
increased water conservation, recycling, storage, and other resource -management
programs.
Membership: Council Member or resident
Compensation: Reimbursement for mileage, conference registration, lodging
Term Limits: None
Meeting Location. MWD Headquarters Building, 700 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles
Meeting Date/Time: Monthly, 2nd Tuesday of each month at 12:30 P.M., Committee
meetings on 2nd Monday and 2nd and 4t" Tuesday of each month
Alternate: None
NEWPORT BAY WATERSHED EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee (Executive Committee) is the
successor to the Upper Newport Bay Sediment Control Executive Committee
established through a cooperative agreement in the early 1980s. The Executive
Committee was formed by amendment of the cooperative agreement in 1999, and now
includes in its interests the impairments of Newport Bay caused by nutrients, toxins, and
pathogens in addition to sediment, as well as related environmental enhancements.
Members of the Executive Committee are elected, appointed, or executive level
managers, with one member from each of the signatories to the agreement (The County
member, however, represents both the County and the Orange County Flood Control
District). The Executive Committee provides strategic direction for environmental
enhancement programs in the watershed, advocacy of these programs to the
elected/appointed boards of the member organizations, and a forum for discussion of
watershed environmental issues.
Membership: Council Member or executive level manager
Compensation: None
Term Limits: None
Meeting Location: Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine
Meeting Date/Time: Biannually (March & September), 3rd Wednesday at 1:30-3:30 P.M.
Alternate: None
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REGIONAL BOARDS/AGENCIES DESCRIPTIONS
ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE TRUST (OCHFT)
The Orange County Housing Finance Trust (OCHFT) was formed in 2019 as a joint
powers authority between the County of Orange and the cities throughout the county.
OCHFT was created for the purpose of funding housing specifically assisting the
homeless population and person and families of extremely low, very low, and low
income within the County of Orange. Term of office for members of the Board of
Directors shall be for two (2) years.
Membership: Council Member
Compensation: None
Term Limits: 2-year term
Meeting Location. County Administration North — Multi -Purpose Room,
400 W. Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana
Meeting Date/Time: Once every two months, 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:00 A.M.
Alternate: None
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY (OCFA)
The Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors has 25 members and sets policy
according to its adopted Rules of Procedures. Twenty-three (23) of the members
represent partner cities, and two (2) members represent unincorporated areas in the
county. A board member is appointed by the majority of the City Council and selection
must be authorized by resolution.
Membership. Council Member
Compensation: $100 per meeting, maximum $300 per month
Term Limits. None
Meeting Location: OCFA Regional Fire Operations and Training Center,
1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine
Meeting Date/Time: Monthly, 4t" Thursday of each month at 6:00 P.M.
Alternate. None
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REGIONAL BOARDS/AGENCIES DESCRIPTIONS
ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT (OCMVCD)
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board is an independent special
district dedicated to controlling rats, mosquitoes, and other disease carrying and public
health pests. Activities also include surveillance of vectors and vector -borne diseases,
public education services, identification of public health pests, and specific powers as
outlined in the California Health and Safety Code. Each Trustee is appointed by the city
they represent to serve a two or four-year term, and may only be removed for cause.
Membership. Council Member or resident
Compensation: $100/per meeting (in lieu of expenses)
Term Limits. None; member serves a two or four year term, at discretion of
Council
Meeting Location. Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Headquarters,
13001 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92843
Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Thursday of each month at 3.00 P.M.
Alternate: None
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (OC San)
The Orange County Sanitation District is a wastewater treatment facility that serves
Orange County, California, consisting of two operating plants, referred to as Plant No. 1
located in Fountain Valley and Plant No. 2 located in Huntington Beach. It is the third
largest wastewater treatment facility west of the Mississippi River. For over 50 years,
OC SAN has safely collected, treated, and disposed of and/or reclaimed the wastewater
generated by 2.5 million people living and working in central and northwestern Orange
County. OC San and the Orange County Water District were awarded the Stockholm
Industry Water Award in 2008 for pioneering work to develop with Trojan Technologies
the Groundwater Replenishment System, the world's largest water purification plant for
groundwater recharge. The mission of OC San is to protect public health and the
environment by providing effective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling.
Membership. Council Member
Compensation: $315 per meeting, plus mileage; maximum of six (6) meetings
per month (increase to $315 effective January 1, 2025)
Term Limits: None
Meeting Location: OC San Administrative Office,
18480 Bandilier Cir, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Meeting Date/Time: Monthly, 4t" Wednesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. (November and
December meetings usually moved to 3rd Wednesday of the month
due to holidays)
Alternate: Yes
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REGIONAL BOARDS/AGENCIES DESCRIPTIONS
ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT (OCWD), DIVISION 8
The Orange County Water District manages, replenishes, and protects the Orange
County Groundwater Basin — Orange County's largest source of drinking water. The
270-square-mile basin provides approximately 75% of the water supply to more than 2.5
million residents in north and central Orange County.
A 10-member board of directors governs the District and implements policies that foster
sound management of the basin, as well as support the advancement of OCWD's
mission to provide an adequate, reliable, high -quality water supply at the lowest
reasonable cost in an environmentally responsible manner. Seven (7) board members
are elected and three (3) are appointed by the Anaheim, Fullerton, and Santa Ana city
councils.
Membership. Council Member or resident
Compensation: $330.75 per meeting, maximum of 10 meetings
Term Limits. 4-year term
Meeting Location: Orange County Water District, 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley
Meeting Date/Time: Twice per month, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 P.M.
Alternate: None
SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY (SARFPA)
The SARFPA was formed on November 25, 1974 to support the Santa Ana River
Mainstream Project. As a joint powers agency, SARFPA's primary function is to seek
congressional authorization and appropriations for the Santa Ana River Mainstream
Project. The agency provides Orange County residents with information on the Santa
Ana River flood threat and supports, on their behalf, the need for flood control
improvements.
Membership: Council Member
Compensation: None
Term Limits: None
Meeting Location. Orange County Water District, 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley
[and recently by Zoom]
Meeting Date/Time: 4t" Thursday of each odd month at 4:00 P.M.
Alternate: Yes
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REGIONAL BOARDS/AGENCIES DESCRIPTIONS
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG), DISTRICT 16
SCAG is an association representing six (6) counties (Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange,
Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura) that works to develop regional plans for
transportation, growth management, housing development, air quality, and other issues
of regional significance. SCAG's 86 Regional Council Members have the key
responsibility for representing the Southern California region on issues such as
transportation investments, growth strategies, and the allocation of future housing needs.
Regional Council Members have an important voice in short and long-term planning and
greater influence in legislation and access to the knowledge and insight provided on
ongoing activities affecting your constituency throughout the state.
Membership. Council Member
Compensation: $150 per diem stipend for attendance at SCAG-clerked meetings or
SCAG-sponsored events or other authorized SCAG business
activities; and maximum of six (6) per diem stipends per month for
SCAG-non-clerked meetings; mileage reimbursement or public
transit expenses
Term Limits. 2-year term, no maximum
Meeting Location: SCAG Main Office, 900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1700, Los Angeles,
CA 90017
Meeting Date/Time: Monthly, 1st Thursday of each month; 12:15 P.M. — 2:00 P.M.
Alternate. No
ORANGE COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (OCCOG)
OCCOG serves as a forum for the consideration, study, and recommendation to member
entities on a range of area -wide and regional issues including transportation, housing,
livable communities, exploring practical avenues for intergovernmental cooperation, and
coordination. OCCCOG is also responsible for adopting Orange County's demographic
projections for population, employment, and housing. OCCOG representatives also serve
on SCAG committees and Regional Council to make sure Orange County's voice is heard
when regional policy -making takes place. OCCOG is governed by an 18-member Board
of Directors. As the subregional planning agency for Orange County, OCCOG is also
responsible for conducting the elections for SCAG representatives for Orange County and
selects Orange County's 12 SCAG committee representatives.
Membership. Must be the same as SCAG representative
Compensation: $100/per meeting
Term Limits. None
Meeting Location: TCA Office, 125 Pacifica, Board Room, Irvine, CA 92618
[and recently by Zoom, if requested 72 hours in advance]
Meeting Date/Time: Monthly, 4t" Thursday of each month; 10:30 A.M. — 12:30 P.M.
Alternate. Yes
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REGIONAL BOARDS/AGENCIES DESCRIPTIONS
TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCIES (TCA) — FOOTHILL/EASTERN
The Transportation Corridor Agencies are a Joint Powers Authority formed in 1986 to
design, finance, construct, and operate the three Orange County toll roads (241, 261, and
133) which link the Riverside (SR-91) Freeway near the Orange/Riverside County border
to 1-5 in Irvine and to communities in south Orange County. As the region's population
increases and the economy grows, the TCA is looking at ways to ensure that The Toll
Roads remain a valuable, congestion -free alternative to local freeways.
Membership: Council Member
Compensation: $120 per meeting, plus mileage reimbursement based on travel
from City Hall
Term Limits. None
Meeting Location: TCA Office, 125 Pacifica, Board Room, Irvine, CA 92618
Meeting Date/Time: Monthly, 2nd Thursday of each month at 9.30 A.M.
Alternate: Yes
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
2023-24 REGIONAL BOARD AND SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS
BOARD
CURRENT
POSITION
MEETINGS
COMPENSATION /
TERM
MEMBER
REMUNERATION
EXPIRES
Board Mtgs 2nd Tues of
Mileage
Metropolitan Water District
Thai Viet
Rep.
mo. @ 12:30 with Cmte
reimbursement
Board (MWD)
Phanmtgs
at 8 a.m.; Cmte Mtgs
from MWD
4th Tues all day
Nabil Saba,
Quarterly the V
Newport Bay Watershed
Executive
Wednesday from 1:30-3:00
Executive Committee
Director,
Rep.
at Irvine Ranch Water
None
Public Works
District, 15600 Sand
Canyon Ave, Irvine, 92618
Orange County Fire
Phil Bacerra
Rep.
Every Month at 6:30 p.m.
$100 per mtg.; max
Requires
AuthorityOFCA *
$300
Resolution
Orange County Housing
Jessie Lopez
Rep.
Every two months or as
None
Finance Trust
called
OC Sanitation District *
Johnathan
Ryan
Rep.
Meets once a month on the
$212.50/Mtg. Max
Hernandez
4th Wednesday at 6 p.m.
6/Mo. Plus mileage
OC Sanitation District *
Benjamin
Alt.
Meets once a month on the
$212.50/Mtg. Max
Vazquez
4th Wed. at 6 p.m.
6/Mo. Plus mileage
OC Vector Control District
Nelida
Rep.
Meets on 3rd Thursday at 3
$100/Mtg.
1/1/2026
Mendoza
m.
1st & 3rd Wednesday at
Orange County Water
Valerie
5:30 p.m., 18700 Ward St.,
$221.12/ Day Max
Rep.
Fountain Valley, CA —
10 mtgs./Mo. Plus
District*
Amezcua
Committees at various
mileage $0.50
times / dates
Southern California
Valerie
District 16 - Meets 1st
$120/Mtg. Max
Association of
Amezcua
Rep.
Thursday of each month,
6/Mo. Plus mileage
Governments (SCAG) *
10 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.
from City Hall
Orange County Council of
Valerie
Meets once a month on the
Governments Board of
Amezcua
Rep.
4th Thurs. at 11 a.m.
None
Directors (OCCOG) *
Orange County Council of
Meets once a month on the
Governments Board of
Jessie Lopez
Alt.
4th Thurs. at 11 a.m.
None
Directors (OCCOG) *
Santa Ana River Flood
Benjamin
Meets odd months on the
Protection Agency
Vazquez
Rep.
4th Thurs. at 4:00 p.m.
None
(SARFPA)
David
$120/Mtg. Max
Transportation Corridor
Penaloza
Rep.
Meets on the 2nd Thursday
6/Mo.; Ad Hoc
Agencies (TCA) *
at 9:30 am
Cmts $120 plus
Mileage
Valerie
$120/Mtg. Max
Transportation Corridor
Amezcua
Alt.
Meets on the 2nd Thursday
6/Mo.; Ad Hoc
Agencies (TCA) *
at 9:30 am
Cmts $120 plus
Mileage
*Required to file a FPPC Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700)
Revised 11/22/23
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING ITS
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE
AUTHORITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana ("City"), as a "member" of the Orange County
Fire Authority Joint Powers Authority ("JPA"), is entitled to appoint a representative
director ("Director") to the Orange County Fire Authority's Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, each member agency, by resolution of its governing body, shall
designate and appoint one representative to act as its Director on the Authority Board of
Directors, except the County, whose Board of Supervisors shall appoint two
representatives to act as its Directors; and
WHEREAS, each Director shall be a current elected member of the governing
body; and
WHEREAS, each Director shall hold office until the selection of a successor by the
appointing body; and
WHEREAS, each Director is to serve at the pleasure of his or her appointing body
and may be removed at any time, with or without cause, at the sole discretion of that
appointing body; and
WHEREAS, any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original
appointment of a Director.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana as follows:
Section 1.
The City Council hereby designates and appoints Councilmember
as a Director to the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors.
Section 2. The City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of
this Resolution to the Clerk of the Authority of the Orange County Fire Authority prior to
its next regularly scheduled board meeting.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by
the City Council, and the City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this
Resolution.
Resolution No. 2024-XXX
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ADOPTED this 17th day of December, 2024.
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Senior Assistant City Attorney
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NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Jennifer L. Hall, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No.
2024-XXX to be the original Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana on December 17, 2024.
Date:
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
Resolution No. 2024-XXX
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