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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
October 14, 2014
Michael P. Murphy
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS
City Manager's Office
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve the amendments to the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments Joint
Powers Authority Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the document, upon
completion of a review as to form by the City Attorney.
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita is a member of the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments
(SFVCOG). The organization is structured as a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and is comprised
of representatives from the County of Los Angeles, City of Burbank, City of Glendale, City of
Los Angeles, City of San Fernando, and City of Santa Clarita. The Santa Clarita City Council
voted unanimously on November 24, 2009, to formally join the SFVCOG. The first meeting of
the SFVCOG Board of Directors was held on July 8, 2010.
The Board of Directors is comprised of 13 members, with the County of Los Angeles having two
seats by virtue of two supervisorial districts overlapping portions of the SFVCOG region; the
City of Los Angeles occupying seven board seats, one for each of the council districts which are
wholly or partially located within the SFVCOG region; and one seat each for the remaining four
cities. Mayor Pro Tem Marsha McLean is the City of Santa Clarita's delegate to the SFVCOG
Board of Directors, with Councilmember TimBen Boydston serving as the alternate member.
At the time the original Joint Powers Authority Agreement was adopted, it was determined that
for all actions of the Board of Directors, a unanimous vote would be required. During the past
four years, it has become clear that the unanimous vote requirement is hindering the SFVCOG's
ability to actively participate in important statewide and regional policy discussions, as any single
Board member has the capability of vetoing an action desired by a majority of other members.
Earlier this year, the Board appointed a working group to recommend changes to the Joint
Powers Authority Agreement, focused on eliminating the unanimous vote requirement and
establishing a new voting structure that delineates a voting majority and super majority. For
purposes of voting, the new structure outlines how jurisdictions must be represented for purposes
of a quorum on a majority vote and a super -majority vote, thus seeking to ensure that there is fair
representation for all jurisdictions.
At their regular meeting of September 18, 2014, the San Fernando Valley Council of
Governments Board of Directors voted unanimously to accept the recommended changes of the
working group and to request that each jurisdiction approve the changes to the Joint Powers
Authority Agreement. The key amendments to the document are as follows:
1. Elimination of the unanimous voting requirement (Section 8).
2. Elimination of dues being written into the agreement and providing that dues are to be set by
the Board of Directors as part of the annual budget adoption (Section 5).
3. Addition of an updated definition of a majority and super majority of the Board and the
circumstances requiring a specific type of vote (Section 8).
4. Update to the Officers section, designating the Los Angeles County Auditor Controller as
SFVCOG Treasurer (Section 9).
5. Addition of language authorizing future updates to the JPA, as being enabled to be enacted by
a super majority of the Board of Directors (Section 17).
6. Various miscellaneous formatting, numbering, and clarifying changes to provide consistency
within the document and to practices of the Board of Directors.
It is the request of the SFVCOG Board of Directors that all of the member agencies consider and
approve the recommended changes to the JPA Agreement. At the next regular meeting of the
SFVCOG Board on November 20, 2014, the Board hopes to have received the formal
consideration action of each member jurisdiction and to then formally adopt the amended JPA
Agreement. For the changes to be implemented, it will take a unanimous action by each of the
participating jurisdictions and a unanimous vote by the SFVCOG Board of Directors.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Oppose the proposed changes to the SFVCOG JPA Agreement.
2. Refuse to adopt the proposed changes to the SFVCOG JPA Agreement and recommend
further changes to be considered by the SFVCOG Board and all participating jurisdictions.
3. Other direction as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of the recommended action requires no additional resources beyond those contained
within the adopted FY 14/15 budget.
ATTACHMENTS
SFVCOG Proposed Amended Joint Powers Authority Agreement
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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
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AGREEMENT
"SAN FERNANDO VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS"
(A JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY)
This Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the public
entities ("Members") whose names are set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference ("Eligible Public Entities"), and who have approved
and executed this Agreement pursuant to Section 6500 at seq. of the California
Government Code and other applicable law. Each entity listed on Exhibit A shall
become a Member of the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments ("SFVCOG")
when confirmation that this Agreement has been approved by its governing body and
the executed Agreement are received by the legal advisors for the San Fernando Valley
Council of Governments.
WITNESSETH:
The parties hereto do agree as follows:
Section 1. Recitals. This Agreement is made and entered into with respect to the
following facts:
A. Historically, the San Fernando Valley ("Valley") cities of Calabasas, Burbank,
Glendale, Los Angeles and San Fernando, and the County of Los Angeles,
have worked through The Valley Economic Alliance ("Alliance") as informal
strategic partners, involving elected officials, city managers and other staff;
they share common interests with cities in north Los Angeles County, such
as the City of Santa Clarita, and collectively have played a valuable role in
serving as a forum for the exchange of ideas and information;
B. However, Valley Area cities and the County of Los Angeles ("Jurisdictions")
wish to develop and implement subregional policies and plans that are
unique to the greater San Fernando Valley region ("Valley Area"), and to
voluntarily and cooperatively resolve differences among themselves, which
requires a more formal structure;
C. The public interest requires the establishment of an agency to jointly conduct
studies and projects designed to coordinate and improve the common
governmental responsibilities and services on a Valley -wide and subregional
basis through the establishment of a council of governments ("COG");
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D. The public interest requires that the COG explore areas of inter-
governmental cooperation and coordination of government programs, and
that it provide recommendations and solutions to problems of common and
general concern to its Members;
E. Each Member is a city or county ('Eligible Public Entities") established by law
with full powers of government in administrative, legislative, financial, and
other related fields;
F. Each Member, by and through its legislative body, has determined that an
agency to assist in planning and voluntary coordination, in the greater San
Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County furthers the public interest,
necessity and convenience; and
G. Each Member Is listed on Exhibit A hereto as an Eligible Public Entity or has
otherwise been determined by the Board of Directors to qualify for
membership.
Section 2. Creation of Separate Leoal Entity. It is the intention of the Members to create,
by means of this Agreement, a separate legal entity within the meaning of Section
6503.5 of the Government Code. Accordingly, there is hereby created a separate legal
entity, which shall exercise its powers in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement, and applicable law.
Section 3. Name. The name of the said separate legal entity shall be the San Fernando
Valley Council of Governments.
Section 4. Purpose and Powers of the SFVCOG.
A. Purpose of SFVCOG. The purpose of the creation of the SFVCOG is to
enable the Members to voluntarily engage in cooperative local and regional
planning and the coordination of government services and responsibilities so
as to assist the Members in the conduct of their affairs; to conduct studies
and projects designed to improve and coordinate the common governmental
responsibilities and services on a Valley Area and regional basis; and to
coordinate implementation programming.
B. Common Powers. The SFVCOG shall have, and may exercise, the following
powers:
1. Serve as an advocate in representing the Members of the San
Fernando Valley Council of Governments at the regional, state and
federal levels on issues of importance to the greater San Fernando
Valley region of Los Angeles County;
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2. Serve as a forum for the review, consideration, study, development and
recommendation of public policies and plans with local and regional
significance;
3. Assemble information helpful in the consideration of problems of
interest to the Members;
4. Utilize Member resources or other public or public/private groups to
carry out its programs and projects;
5. Explore practical avenues for voluntary intergovernmental cooperation,
coordination and action in the interest of the local public welfare and
improving the administration of governmental services;
6. Assist in coordinating subregional planning efforts and in resolving
conflicts among the Members as they work toward achieving planning
goals;
7. Build a consensus among the Members to address regional and
subregional issues, strategies, policies and programs;
6. Facilitate and coordinate activities for obtaining state, federal and
regional grants in support of projects; and as a mechanism to assist in
financing the expenditures and activities of the SFVCOG;
9. Make and enter into contracts, including contracts for the services of
public/private organizations, managers, researchers, planners,
engineers, attorneys and other consultants;
10. Employ agents, officers and employees;
11. Apply for, receive and administer grants, gifts, contributions and
donations of property, funds, services and other forms of financial
assistance from persons, firms, corporations and any federal, state or
local governmental entity;
12. Acquire, construct, lease, manage, maintain, own and operate any
buildings, works or improvements;
13. Delegate some or all of its powers to an Executive Director as
hereinafter provided;
14. Incur debts, liabilities and obligations and/or issue bonds;
15. Exercise any implied power necessary to implement the express
powers provided for in this Section 4; and
16. Sue and be sued.
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C. Exercise of Powers. The SFVCOG shall, in addition, have all implied powers
necessary to perform its functions. It shall exercise its powers only in a
manner consistent with the provisions of applicable law, and this Agreement.
For the purpose of determining the powers of, and the restrictions to be
imposed on the SFVCOG in its manner of exercising its powers pursuant to
Government Code Section 6509, it is understood and agreed by the
Members that the SFVCOG shall have any powers and observe any
restrictions imposed upon the City of Los Angeles, a charter city, in the
exercise of similar powers, provided however, that if the City of Los Angeles
shall cease to be a member, then the SFVCOG shall be restricted in the
exercise of its power in the same manner as the City of Glendale, a charter
city, or the next most populous Member city.
D. Reserved Powers. The SFVCOG shall not possess the authority to compel
any of its members to conduct any activities or implement any plans or
strategies that they do not wish to undertake (except for the payment of
dues). The goal and intent of the SFVCOG is one of voluntary cooperation
among the Members for the collective benefit of the San Fernando Valley
area of Los Angeles County.
Section 5. Members.
A. Admitting New Members. New Members may be admitted to the SFVCOG
upon ager m_ ajority vote of the Board, as defined in section 8, subsection
c of this pgreemen_t, and execution of this agreement, provided that such a
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or immediately adjacent to any jurisdiction that is a Member of SFVCOG, or '
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C. Withdrawal, Suspension or Removal. A Member may withdraw from the
SFVCOG by filing written notice of withdrawal with the Chair of the Board.
Further,a super majority of the Board may vote to have a Member
suspended or removeQfrom the SFVCOG for failure to abide by the
provisions of the JPA. Prior to suspension or removal the Board shall
provide the Member 10 (ten) days' notice of its intent to suspend or remove
the Member along with a factual basis of the Members actions. The 10 day
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notice will be considered a waming and the Member w
opportunity to cure the address or correct the a reported
rights and privileges after the 30 day period.
shall
of each year at the
E. Non -Payment of Dues. If a Member fails to pay dues in a timely fashion, the
Member shall be deemed to be suspended from this Agreement and the
SFVCOG pursuant to the procedures outlined in Section 5 C. above.
,Section 6. Creation of Board of Directors. There is hereby created a Board of Directors
for the SFVCOG ("Board") to conduct the affairs of the SFVCOG. The Board shall be
constituted as follows:
A. Designation of Board Representatives.
The Members of the SFVCOG shall designate representatives to the Board
("Board Representatives") as follows:
1. The City Council of the City of Los Angeles shall designate one Board
Representative from each council district that is located entirely or
partially in the San Fernando Valley.
2. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles shall designate
one Board Representative from each supervisorial district that is located
entirely or partially in the San Fernando Valley.
3. The other Members shall each designate one Board Representative
from their city council.
B. Designation of Alternate Board Representatives. For each Board
Representative designated, one or more of their council/board members or
full time staff members of the Member cities or the County Board of
Supervisors shall be designated as alternate representative(s) to the
SFVCOG Board of Directors ("Alternate Board Representative") pursuant to
the Member's own procedures.
C. Eligibility. No person shall be eligible to serve as a Board Representative
unless that person is, at all times during the tenure of that person as a Board
Representative, a member of the legislative body of one of the appointing
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Member Jurisdictions; or in the case of an Alternate Board Representative a
member of the legislative body or full-time staff member of one of the
appointing Member Jurisdictions. The designation of a Board
Representative and Alternate Board Representative shall be evidenced in
writing to the Chair of the SFVCOG. Should any person serving on the Board
fail to maintain the status as required by this section, that person's position
on the Board shall be deemed vacated as of the date such person ceases to
qualify pursuant to the provisions of this section and the Member shall be
entitled to appoint a qualified replacement.
D. Compensation. Board Representatives and Alternative Board
Representatives shall receive no compensation in connection with their
service on the SFVCOG.
E. Representation. Notwithstanding the above provisions of this section, the
legislative body of each Member may establish a procedure to provide for its
representation at a Board meeting by an elected member of its legislative
body in the event that neither the Board Representative nor the Alternate
Board Representative are available to attend.
F. Term. Board Representatives and Alternate Board Representatives shall
serve for a period determined by each Member's own procedures.
G. Board Powers. The Board shall be deemed, for all purposes, the policy
making body of the SFVCOG. All of the powers of the SFVCOG, except as
may be expressly delegated to others pursuant to the provisions of
applicable law, this Agreement, or by direction of the Board, shall be
exercised by and through the Board.
Section 7. Use of Public Funds and Property. The SFVCOG shall be empowered to
utilize for its purposes, public and private funds, property and other resources received
from the Members and from other sources. Subject to the approval of the Board of the
SFVCOG, the Members shall participate in the funding of the SFVCOG in such a
manner as the Board shall prescribe.
JSection 8. Board Actions — Meetings.,
A. Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board shall be held not less than four
times a year. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chair.
The Board shall establish the dates and times of regular meetings of the
Board. The location of each such meeting shall be as directed by the Board.
All meetings of the SFVCOG shall be called and conducted, and an agenda
posted, in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, as applicable,
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Government Code Section 54950 et seq., as it now exists or may hereafter
be amended.
B. Quorum. A quorum shall consist of the presence of a majority of the Board
Representatives, representing a majority of the Members, including at least
one Board Representative each from the City of Los Angeles, the County of
Los Angeles, and two of the other Member Jurisdictions in good standing
with the SFVCOG.
C. Votinf
2. A super maioriW shall include a majority of the Board as defined in
ap ragraQh C. 1. above and a total of, at least 10 ten votes,
4. All other matters of the SFVCOG, including consideration of a position
on legislative bills requires a majority vote of the Board.
5. There shall be no proxy voting_
D. First Meeting. At the first scheduled meeting of the Board, a Board
Representative shall be elected to the position of Chair by the Board, and a
different Board Representative shall be elected to the position of Vice Chair
of the Board.
Section 9. Officers
A. The terms of office of the Chair and Vice Chair
be forpne vearb -ginning July 151 and ending on the following June 30"'.
J=lections shall occur on an annual basis prior to the termination -date. Jt
there is a vacancy, for any reason, in the position of Chairperson or Vice -
Chairperson, the Board shall forthwith conduct an election and fill such
vacancy for the unexpired term of such prior incumbent.
J3. Designation and Duties of Treasurer. The County of Los Antes Auditor
Controller shall provide the services of the Treasurer until such time as the
SFVCOG Board by a super majority vete, designates some other entity to
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serve in this-capaci : The Treasurer shall have charge of the depositing and
custody of all funds held by the SFVCOG. The Treasurer shall perform those
duties performed by treasurers of Joint Powers Authorities as described in
Deed: The Treasurer of one of Me Members
shall serve as Treasurer of the SFVCOG for a
section 6505.5 of the Government Code and such other duties as may be
term of three (3) years. Upon expiration or
imposed by provisions of applicable law, and such duties as may be required
eadlerterminatim of the term, the Treasurer of
the Member whose Board Representahve then
by this Memorandum, or at the direction of the Board.
serves as the chair of me Board shall serve as
Me Treasurer for the SFVCOG. Should that
�. Designation and Duties of Secretary. The Board shall designate a Secretary.
Person have just served as Treasurer, or
otherwise hot be available. then the Treasurer
The Secreta shall keep a record of all proceedings and perform the usual
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of the Member whose Board Representative
then selves as Vico Chair shall serve as the
duties of such office, including compliance with all notice and agenda posting
,Treasurer,
requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code section 54950,
at seq.), as it now exists or may hereafter be amended
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P. Designation of Other Officers. The Board may appoint such other officers as
it deems appropriate and necessary to conduct the affairs of the SFVCOG.
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,Section 10. Legal Advisors. The offices of the Los Angeles County Counsel and Los
Angeles City Attorney shall serve jointly as the legal advisors to the SFVCOG. Each
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Member's City Attorney and the County Counsel will continue to represent their own
jurisdictions on all legal matters within their purview; provided, however, in the event of
a potential or actual conflict of interest between the County or the City of Los Angeles
on the one hand and the SFVCOG on the other, then the County Counsel or the Los
Angeles City Attorney (whichever has the conflict) shall create an ethical wall within its
office, and the attorney(s) advising the Member and its Board Representative(s) shall be
different than the attomey(s) advising the SFVCOG. Such ethical wall shall include
procedures or methods to ensure there are no communications between the walled off
attorneys related to confidential communications and matters giving rise to the conflict.
Section 1<1. Obligations of SFVCOG. The debts, liabilities and obligations of the
SFVCOG ("SFVCOG Obligations") shall be the debts, liabilities or obligations of the
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SFVCOG alone. The Obligations shall not constitute debts, liabilities or obligations of
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Section 12, Implementation Agreements. When authorized by the Board, affected
Members may execute special/supplemental Implementation Agreements (or Joint
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Powers Agreements pursuant to Government Code section 6500 at seq.) for the
purpose of authorizing the SFVCOG to implement, manage and administer specific
area-wide and regional programs in the interest of the local public welfare. The costs
and liabilities incurred by the SFVCOG in implementing a program, including indirect
costs, shall be assessed only to those Members who are parties to that Implementation
Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed so as to prevent any of the
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Members from entering into memoranda of understanding or joint powers agreements
with each other or with third parties, outside of the SFVCOG.
Section 13, Term. The SFVCOG created pursuant to this Agreement shall continue in
existence until such time as this Agreement is terminated or as otherwise provided by
law. This Agreement may not be terminated except by an affirmative vote of a majority
of the legislative bodies of the then Members of the SFVCOG.
Section 14, Application of Laws to SFVCOG Functions. The SFVCOG shall comply with
all applicable laws in the conduct of its affairs, including, but not limited to, the Ralph M.
Brown Act to the extent applicable. (Section 54950 at seq. of the Government Code.)
Section 15, Members - Interference with Function of Members. The Board shall not take
any action which constitutes an interference with the exercise of lawful powers by a
Member of the SFVCOG.
Section 16, Disposition of Assets. Upon the winding up and dissolution of the SFVCOG,
after paying or adequately providing for the debts and obligations of the SFVCOG, the
remaining assets of the SFVCOG shall be distributed to the parties to this Agreement in
proportion to their contributions to the SFVCOG during its existence, pursuant to
Government Code section 6512. If for any reason the parties to the Agreement are
unable or unwilling to accept the assets of the SFVCOG, said assets will be distributed
to the State of California or any local government for public purposes.
Section 17, Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time a supe
majority vote of the Board.
Section 18, Effective Dale. The Effective Date ("Effective Date") of this Agreement shall
be the date of approval and execution by the last of the following: the City of Los
Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and two of the other cities listed in Exhibit A. Upon
approval and execution, each party shall deliver an original executed signature page to
the Los Angeles City Attorney and Los Angeles County Counsel, in their capacity as
legal advisors to the SFVCOG. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to
the benefit of the successors of the Members, respectively. None of the Members may
assign any right or obligation hereunder without the written consent of the other
Members.
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Section M Bonding Reguirement. The officers or persons who have charge of, handle,
or have access to any property of the SFVCOG shall be persons designated as such by Deleted: 21
the Board. Each such designated officer or person shall be required to file an official
bond with the Board, at the expense of the Board, in an amount which shall be
established by the Board. Should the existing bond or bonds of any such officers be
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extended to cover the obligations provided herein, said bond shall be the official bond
required herein. The premiums of any such bonds attributable to the coverage required
herein shall be appropriate expenses of the SFVCOG
Section 2q, Indemnification. The Members agree that the SFVCOG shall indemnify,
defend and hold harmless each of the respective Members, and their elected and
appointed officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all liability,
including but not limited to demands, claims, actions, fees, costs, and expenses
(including attorney and expert witness fees), arising from or connected with the
SFVCOG's acts and/or omissions arising from and/or relating to this Agreement or any
act and/or omission performed by a Member on behalf of SFVCOG or at the request of
the SFVCOG. However, the SFVCOG shall not be required to indemnify, defend and
hold harmless any Member or their respective elected and appointed officers,
employees, and agents arising from or connected with that Member's willful misconduct
or active negligence. Pursuant to Government Code section 895.4, this indemnification
provision is expressly intended to supersede the provisions of Government Code
section 895.2, providing for joint and several liability of public entities entering into
agreements.
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Section 21, Budget and Disbursements. The Board shall adopt a budget annually prior
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amend the budget, by a super majority vote, to incorporate additional income and
disbursements that might become available to the SFVCOG for its purposes during a
fiscal year.
A. Fiscal Year. The SFVCOG shall be operated on a fiscal year basis beginning
on July 1st of each year and continuing until the following June 30th. All
funds shall be placed in appropriate accounts and the receipt, transfer, or
disbursement of such funds shall be accounted for in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles applicable to governmental entities
and pursuant to applicable laws. There shall be strict accountability of all
funds. All revenues and expenditures shall be reported to the Board.
B. Expenditures. All expenditures shall be made within the approved annual
budget. No expenditures in excess of those budgeted shall be made without
the approval of the Board, by a super majority vote
C. Audit. The records and accounts of the SFVCOG shall be audited annually
by an independent certified public accountant, or public accountant, in
compliance with applicable laws, and copies of such audit report shall be
filed with the State Controller, the Los Angeles County Auditor and each
party to the SFVCOG no later than fifteen (15) days after receipt of said audit
by the Board.
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D. Reimbursement of Funds. Grant funds received by the SFVCOG from any
federal, state, regional or local agency to pay for budgeted expenditures for
which the SFVCOG has received all or a portion of said funds from the
parties hereto shall be used as determined by the Fiscal Manual adopted by
the Board,
Section 22, General Provisions.
A. Law. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made, and shall be
construed and interpreted, in accordance with the laws of the State of
California.
B. Notices. Any notice required hereunder must be in writing and shall be
considered received upon delivery to the city or county clerk of the party to
be notified, or two (2) business days after deposit in the United States mail,
postage prepaid and properly addressed to such city or county clerk.
C. Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed on behalf of
the respective Members in one or more counterparts, all of which shall
collectively constitute one agreement.
D. Severabili . If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion
of this Agreement is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable by a
court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions of this Agreement shall nonetheless
remain in full force and effect. The governing body of each of the Members
hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection,
sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Agreement, irrespective of the
fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses,
phrases, or portions of this Agreement be declared invalid or unenforceable.
E. No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is intended solely for the
benefit of the SFVCOG and the parties to this Agreement, and no third party
shall be deemed to be a beneficiary or to have any rights hereunder against
the Authority or any of its Members.
The Parties to this Joint Powers Agreement have caused this Agreement to be
executed on their behalf as of the dates specified below, respectively, as follows:
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By:
City Clerk
Date:
Approved as to Form:
By:
City Attorney
Date:
HOA3070111
Joint Powers Agreement
Rev. 10.0
City of Burbank
Date:
By:
13
Mayor
City Manager
San Fernando Valley
Council of Governments
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Attest: City of Glendale
By: By
City Clerk Mayor
Date: Date:
Approved as to Form:
By: By:
,City Attorney , City Manager
Date: Date:
HOA. 1078811.2
Joint Powers Agreement 14 San Fernando Valley
Rev. 10.0 Council of Governments
Attest:
By:
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
By:
Attorney
Date:
IIOAIO)aa112
Joint Powers Agreement
Rev. 10.0
City of Los Angeles
By:
Mayor
Date:
By:
Date:
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San Fernando Valley
Council of Governments
17
Attest:
By:
City Clerk
Date:
Approved as to Form:
By:
,City Attorney
Date:
ROA1071e11.1
Joint Powers Agreement
Rev. 10.0
City of San Fernando
Date:
Dale:
16
Mayor
City Manager
5an Fernando Valley
Council of Governments
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Attest:
By:
City Clerk
Date:
Approved as to Form:
By:
,City Attorney
Dale:
HOA.10>aa11.1
Joint Powers Agreement
Re, 10.0
City of Santa Clarita
By:
Mayor
Date:
By:
City Manager
Date:
17
San Fernando Valley
Council of Governments
Attest:
Sachi A Hamai
Executive Officer of the
Board of Supervisors
County of Los Angeles
Deputy Chair, Board of Supervisors
Approved as to Form:
Los Angeles County Counsel/City Attorney
By:
Deputy County Counsel/ City Attomey
HDA.107e9112
Joint Powers Agreement 18 San Fernando Valley
Rev. 10.0 Council of Governments
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EXHIBIT A
ELIGIBLE PUBLIC ENTITIES
County of Los Angeles, a political subdivision of the State of California
City of Burbank, a municipal corporation in the State of California
City of Calabasas, a municipal corporation in the State of California
City of Glendale, a municipal corporation in the State of California
City of Hidden Hills, a municipal corporation in the State of California
City of Los Angeles, a municipal corporation in the State of California
City of San Fernando, a municipal corporation in the State of California
City of Santa Clarita, a municipal corporation in the State of California
HOAlO76911.2
Joint Powers Agreement 19 San Fernando Valley
Rev. 10.0 Council of Governments
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