HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-049 - Support Orange County Water DistrictRESOLUTION NO, 2021-049
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO
SUPPORT ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
(OCWD) FIRST VICE PRESIDENT CATHY GREEN
AS A CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF ACWA VICE
PRESIDENT
WHEREAS, the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) has
announced that a Nominating Committee has been formed to develop a slate for the
ACWA election of its statewide lead officer positions of President and Vice
President; and,
WHEREAS, the individual who fills the ACWA Vice President position needs to
possess a working knowledge of water industry issues and concerns, connections
with water professionals throughout the state, strength of character and leadership
capabilities, and experience in matters related to the performance of the duties of
the office; and,
WHEREAS, this person must be able to provide the dedication of time and
energy to effectively serve in this capacity; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana recognizes that Director
Green has served on the ACWA Board since 2016, and on the ACWA Board Executive
Committee since 2020; and,
WHEREAS, Director Green has served as ACWA Region 10 Chair (2018-19)
and is now serving her second term as ACWA Region 10 Vice Chair (2016-17,
2020-current), and she has served as ACWA Region 10 Board member since 2012;
and,
WHEREAS, Director Green has serves on the ACWA Water Quality Committee
(2012-current) and the ACWA Energy Committee (2019-current), and she previously
served on the ACWA State Legislative Committee (2012-15); and,
WHEREAS, Director Green has served in a leadership role at Orange County
Water District. She was elected to the OCWD Board of Directors (OCWD Board) in
November 2010 and was re-elected in 2012, 2016 and 2020. She was selected by
the OCWD Board to serve as its 2015 and 2016 President. She currently serves as
First Vice President, a position she previously held in 2013, 2014, and since 2019;
and,
WHEREAS, Director Green currently serves as the Chair of the Water Advisory
Committee of Orange County (WACO), Chair of the OCWD Water Issues
Committee, and Vice Chair of the OCWD Communications and Legislative Liaison
Committee; and,
WHEREAS, prior to her service on OCWD's Board, Director Green was elected
to two consecutive terms on the Huntington Beach City Council (2002-2010) where
she served two terms as Mayor (2003, 2009). Director Green has been involved as a
council liaison and active community member on many city boards, commissions,
and committees; and,
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana that
Director Green possesses all of the qualities needed to fulfill the duties of the office of
ACWA Vice President; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana does hereby endorse Orange County Water District First Vice President
Cathy Green as a candidate for Vice President of the Association of California Water
Agencies.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana at a
regular meeting of said Board held on September 7, 2021.
ADOPTED this 7M day of September 2021.
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Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
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AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez. Mendoza.
Sarmiento (5)
Penaloza (1)
Phan. (1)
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers None (0)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Daisy Gomez, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2021-049 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on September 7, 2021.
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Daisy Gomez
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana