01-15-2008 - Annual Appointment of City Council Representatives to Other Agencies• • City of West Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
TO: Andrew G. Pasmant, City Manager ITEM NO. H -1
and City Council
DATE January, 15, 2008
FROM: Artie A. Fields, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
TO OTHER AGENCIES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Mayor make appointments to the various organizations .described in
the staff report, subject to City Council confirmation. It is further recommended that the
representatives to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments be named in the following
resolution: � ^^
RESOLUTION NO. (�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, NAMING AS THE
GOVERNING BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND AS THE
ALTERNATE.
DISCUSSION:
The City of West Covina is a member of a number of organizations dedicated to serving the
interests of local government in this region, in the State of California, and in the nation.
Additionally, the City is a member of a number of joint powers agencies and other entities,
which require an appointment of a member to their governing bodies. Attachment A includes a
description of these committees and any stipends associated with serving on the committee.
Participation in these activities is significantly important to the City, in that the policies and
decisions of these bodies may directly affect the interest of the City.
According to Section 5-b of the City Council Standing Rules, appointments of City
Councilmembers to these organizations are based upon selection by the Mayor, whose selections
are subject to confirmation by the City Council as a whole.
"It shall be the prerogative of the Mayor, taking into consideration relative
length of Council service, individual Council Member preference and
equivalency, to assign individual Council Members to various committees. "
In addition to these assignments, there are many other opportunities to serve on task forces and sub-
committees of the individual agencies, which Councilmembers are encouraged to investigate and
participate.
The City Council has already filled the positions on the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement
District (Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez was appointed to a two-year term that began in January 2007),
Los Angeles County Sanitation District, Downtown Revitalization and the Baldwin Park 605/10
Interchange Subcommittee. In addition, the representative to the Rose Float Foundation and the
Los Angeles County/City Selection Committee is designated by those groups to be the Mayor with
no alternate representative.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is a minimal fiscal impact to the City for reimbursement of expenses for Councilmembers
attendance at the various agencies' meetings. In addition, some of the agencies identified on the
attached list provide stipends to its board members at no cost to the City.
Prepared by: prov d by:
Chris Freeland Artie A. fields
Assistant to the City Manager Assistant City Manager
Attachments:
Attachment A — City Council Liaison Appointment Descriptions
Attachment B — List.of City Council Liaison Appointment Positions
Attachment C — San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Appointment Resolution
A
Attachment A
City Council Liaison Committee Descriptions
1. City/School Cooperative Committee
Meets with the various school districts serving West Covina to address mutual needs and concerns
facing the City or school districts.
Stipend: None
2. Contract Cities
Contract Cities Association, the organization is a rallying point for many of California's cities and
stands for appropriate action and effective handling of the challenges facing California municipalities.
The Contract Cities Association provides cities information and legislative support network that helps
cities better serve their public.
Stipend: None
3. Foothill Transit Board
Foothill Transit was established in 1988 as a public / private partnership that serves over 17 million
passengers in the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys annually, with 287 buses and covering 327 square
miles. Committee provides oversight of Foothill Transits operations and provides recommendations
on improving bus service to the valleys.
Stipend: Executive Board receives $100 per meeting up to four meetings per month. Representative
and Alternate receives $100 if they attend the Quarterly meeting, and only one, either the
Representative or Alternate, receives $100 for attending the Annual meeting.
4. Hurst Ranch
According to Article IV of the Hurst Ranch Historical Foundation Articles of Incorporation, the City
Council is to designate two Councilmembers to sit on the Hurst Ranch Historical Foundation Board of
Directors and be responsible for overseeing the investments of the Foundation.
Stipend: None
5. Independent Cities Association
Coalition of independent cities, not have contract services (i.e. police and/or fire) that work together to
influence policy decisions, exchange of information among city officials and develop broad support
on issues affecting city government. ICA has several standing committees including: Budget;
Legislative; Programs; Seminars; and Nomination Committee.
Stipend: None
6. LA Works
LA Works, based in Irwindale, CA, was founded in 1976 as the primary public job training and
placement center for residents of cities in the East San Gabriel Valley. LA Works is a One -Stop
Career Center that provides a comprehensive system of training, placement and career planning
services for job seekers throughout Southern California.
Stipend: $250 per meeting with up to two meetings per month.
7. League of California Cities (Los Angeles Division)
The League of California Cities is an association of California city officials who work together to
enhance their knowledge and skills, exchange information, and combine resources so that they may
influence policy decisions that affect cities. The Los Angeles Division is a coalition of cities from the
Los Angeles Region that advise the League of California Cities in Sacramento. League of California
Cities has an Executive Board and several policy committees: Administrative Services; Environmental
Quality, Housing and Economic Development, Revenue and Taxation; Transportation; Community
Services; Public Safety; and Employee Relations. There is no stipend for serving on these policy
committees.
Stipend: There is no stipend for serving as the City's liaison, but stipends may be available for
being the League of California's representative to other organizations.
8. Los Angeles County/City Selection Committee
To appoint City representatives to such boards, commissions and agencies as may be required by law;
i.e., LAFCO, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority, Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Advisory Committee;
and to nominate for appointment members to the California Coastal Commission.
Stipend: None
9. Rose Float Foundation
The Mayor serves as the non -voting representative to the Rose Float Foundation that is responsible for
the fundraising, construction, and promotion of the City of West Covina's entry in the Tournament of
Roses Parade. An alternate could be selected by the Mayor to serve as the liaison in the Mayor's
absence.
Stipend: None
10. San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
Coalition of cities from the San Gabriel . Valley seeking the Valley's `fair share' of scarce Federal,
State and Local resources by fostering consensus among cities in the San Gabriel Valley regarding
policies and programs that address issues relating to land use, air quality, transportation, solid waste
and other matters deemed essential to our cities
Stipend: $50 per month regardless of the number of meetings. In addition, stipends may be
available for being the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments representative to other
organizations.
11. San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership
The Partnership is a coalition of public and private sectors working to sustain and grow the economic
base of the Valley. The goal is to attract more businesses, provide more jobs and create a "business -
friendly" region. Among the many products and services provided by the Partnership are: Business
retention, Expansion, and Attraction; Regional Workshops; and Marketing campaigns to increase the
profile of the Valley.
Stipend: None
12. San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement District
Assists cities in managing or eliminating mosquito breeding areas, and responding to complaints
about mosquitoes or mosquito -like insects (i.e. bees) in the District. There is no Alternate for this
committee. Liaison is selected to serve a two-year term.
Stipend:. $50 per month regardless of the number of meetings.
13. Sanitation District Board
The County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County (Districts) are a confederation of independent
special districts serving the wastewater and solid waste management needs of Los Angeles County.
Stipend: $125 per meeting. West Covina falls within three districts, therefore, our liaison attends 3
district meetings for $375.
14. Southern California Association of Governments
Serves as the functioning Metropolitan Planning. Organization for six counties: Los Angeles, Orange,
San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura and Imperial, the SCAG is mandated by the federal government
to research and draw up plans for transportation, growth management, hazardous waste management,
and air quality. City of West Covina is allowed to select a representative and alternate to attend the
Annual General Assembly meeting. To serve on the various policy committees, a Councilmember
needs to be selected and confirmed by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.
Stipend: $70 plus expenses for each policy meeting.
15. The Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District
Provides a reliable supply of supplement water for groundwater recharge and
domestic consumption within the boundaries of the service area from San Gabriel to Covina and
Monrovia to La Puente.
Stipend: $200 per meeting with up to ten meetings per month.
16. West Covina Chamber of Commerce
The West Covina Chamber of Commerce is an organization of businesses with the mission to promote
economic development/expansion and to advance the overall interests of the business community.
Stipend: None
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COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS Attachment B
January 2008
REPRESENTATIVE ALTERNATE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(Board of Directors)
4th Thursday, 11:45 am
CITY/SCHOOLS
LIAISON COMMITTEE
(2 Reps) Quarterly, 4:30 p.m.
CONTRACT CITIES
3rd Wednesday, 6:00 pm
L.A. WORKS
(Board of Directors) 3rd Thursday, 4:00 pm
FOOTHILL TRANSIT ZONE
4th Friday, 8:00 am .
INDEPENDENT CITIES ASSOC.
2nd Thursday, 7:00 pm
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES (L.A. Division)
1 st Thursday, 6:30 pm
ROSE FLOAT FOUNDATION
I st Thursday
6:30 pm @ Taylor House
SGV MOSQUITO ABATEMENT
DISTRICT (Two -Year Term)
2nd Friday, 7 am
L.A. COUNTY CITY
SELECTION COMMITTEE
as needed
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
Quarterly, 4:00 pm
SANITATION DISTRICT BOARD
4th Wednesday, 1:30 pm
SO. CAL ASSOC OF GOV'T. (SCAG)
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Annually 1 st Thursday in May
UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
WATER ASSOCIATION
Meets quarterly
HURST RANCH @ Barn
(2 Representatives)
3rd Wednesday, 10:00 am
SGV COG
3rd Thursday, 6:00 pm @ CTAC (Irwindale)
BALDWIN PARK 605/10 INTERCHANGE
SUB -COMMITTEE
(2 Representatives)
Meetings are as needed
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
LANE
HERNANDEZ
LANE
LANE
SANDERSON
NONE
NONE
NONE
Hernandez
HERFERT
Attachment C
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, NAMING
AS THE GOVERNING
BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND
AS THE ALTERNATE.
The City Council of the City of West Covina does resolve as follows:
Section 1. The City Council does hereby appoint
as the City's Governing Board Representative to the San Gabriel Valley
Council of Governments.
Section 2. The City Council does hereby appoint
as the City's alternate to the Governing Board of the San Gabriel Valley
Council of Governments.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and
shall transmit a certified copy thereof to the San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments as soon as possible, and shall enter it upon the book of
Resolutions of the City of West Covina.
Approved and adopted this 151h day of January, 2008
Sherri Lane
Mayor
ATTEST:
Laurie Carrico
City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the
City of West Covina at a regular meeting thereof held on January 15, 2008, by the following vote
of the Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Laurie Carrico
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Arnold Alvarez-Glasman
City Attorney