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Civic Center Joint Powers Agreement Amendment and Restatement October 7, 2014 Page 2 The original structure of the Authority, with a governing board of private citizens and quarterly meetings was designed to ensure proper guidance on the development of the Civic Center. The Civic Center is now largely built -out and focus is mainly on operational and maintenance issues. The proposed Restated Joint Powers Agreement replaces the prior governance structure with an agency staff - oriented governing body appointed by the County Chief Executive Officer and the City Manager. The proposed Restated Agreement will allow the Authority to expand the County's ability to make improvements to facilities necessary to also provide electrical power to the Civic Center Facilities, The County currently provides steam and chill water to City Hall, the Federal Building, the State Building and the Superior Courts. The prior Joint Powers Agreement also gives the Authority powers common to the County and City for acquiring, constructing, maintaining, operating, leasing, public improvements and providing steam and chilled water; for the maintenance and operation of buildings and facilities; and all acts necessary to exercise the common powers in a manner consistent with the County's ability to exercise similar powers. The Restated Agreement modifies this provision to state that the powers must be exercised consistent with the City's exercise of similar powers and within County limits. This change will allow projects undertaken by the Authority to benefit from the City's expanded authority for alternative delivery methods for public works projects. The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved the amendment and restatement of the Joint Powers Agreement at their September 30, 2014 meeting. In addition, the City and County will propose, at a later date, several implementing agreements concerning Civic Center issues such as parking, security and maintenance. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item allows the City to meet Goal #6 Community Facilities & Infrastructure, Objective #1, Establish and maintain a Community Investment Plan for all City assets, Strategy b, Equitably maintain existing streets and associated assets in a state of good repair so they are clean, safe and aesthetically pleasing for all users. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. GerarA Mouet, Executi e Director Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency 25A -2