HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-028 - Support of the Nomination of the OC Water District President Cathy GreenRESOLUTION NO. 2023-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA IN SUPPORT OF THE NOMINATION OF
ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT PRESIDENT CATHY
GREEN FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES
WHEREAS, the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) is seeking
nominations of candidates for the 2023 election of the Association's statewide positions
of President and Vice President; and
WHEREAS,. eligible candidates must be an elected or appointed member of the
governing body or commission of a member agency of the Association; and
WHEREAS, the ACWA Election Committee will present an open ballot with all
qualifying candidates to the members for a vote by written ballot; and
WHEREAS, the individual who fills an officer position will need to have a working
knowledge of water industry issues and concerns, possess strength of character and
leadership capabilities, and be experienced 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, Cathy Green has served as ACWA Vice President since 2021 and on
the ACWA board since 2014, and she has served on the ACWA Board Executive
Committee since 2020; and
WHEREAS, as ACWA Vice President since 2021, Cathy Green would like to run as
President of ACWA to continue the momentum she has built on key initiatives she is
leading, including advocating for state accountability on water policy issues,
spearheading the ACWA Council of Past Presidents to mentor new ACWA members, and
an internal human resources initiative to support ACWA staff, and
WHEREAS, Cathy Green has served as ACWA Region 10 Chair and Vice Chair;
and
WHEREAS, Cathy Green has served on the ACWA Water Quality Committee,
ACWA Energy Committee, and ACWA State Legislative Committee; and
WHEREAS, Cathy Green has served in a leadership role at Orange County Water
District (OCWD). She was appointed to the OCWD Board of Directors in November 2010
and was elected to office in 2012, and re-elected in 2016 and 2020. She was selected by
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the Board to serve as its President in 2014-16, and 2022 through present. She also served
as 1st Vice President from 2013-14 and 2018-22; and
WHEREAS, Cathy Green currently serves as the Chair of the OCWD Executive
Committee and the OCWD Joint Planning Committee; and
WHEREAS, prior to Cathy Green's service on OCWD's Board, she was elected to
two consecutive terms on the Huntington Beach City Council where she served two terms
as mayor. Cathy Green has been involved as a council liaison and committee 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 Cathy
Green possesses all of the qualities needed to fulfill the duties of the office of ACWA
President.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana as follows:
Section 1. The City of Santa Ana does hereby support the nomination of OCWD
President Cathy Green as a candidate for the office of ACWA President.
Section 2. 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.
ADOPTED this 61h day of June, 2023.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:
Jo M. Funk
Chief Assistant City Attorney
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AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
Amezcua, Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
Penaloza, Phan, Vazquez (7)
None (0)
None (0)
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers None (0)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, JENNIFER L. HALL, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2023-028 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on June 6, 2023.
Date:
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