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General City Purposes

2020-21 Change From 2021-22
Program Changes Adopted Budget 2020-21 Budget Proposed Budget

91. San Fernando Valley Council of Governments. This 31,500 3,500 35,000
organization's mission is to develop and implement
subregional policies and plans that are unique to the
greater San Fernando Valley region, which was
established through the adoption of a Joint Powers
Agreement by the City and County of Los Angeles and
the cities of Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando, and
Santa Clarita. Funding is increased as a restoration of
the 2020-21 reduction taken as a result of the COVID-19
pandemic.

92. Sister Cities International. This association works to $ 2,250 $ 250 $ 2,500
foster better international understanding and
cooperation through Sister City relationships in other
countries. Funding is provided for membership dues.
Funding is increased as a restoration of the 2020-21
reduction taken as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

93. South Bay Cities Association. This association works 41,580 15,420 57,000
to discuss issues pertinent to South Bay communities.
The increased funding reflects the second year of the
Association's five-year plan to cover increased
organizational costs.

94. Southern California Association of Governments 357,371 51,129 408,500
(SCAG). This association's purpose is to study and
develop recommendations on regional problems of
mutual interest and concern regarding the orderly
physical development of the Southern California region.
The City's dues are the largest single assessment,
which SCAG sets at 20 percent of total dues. Funding is
increased as a result of increased membership fees in
2022. Partial funding is provided by the Proposition C
Anti-Gridlock Transit Trust Fund ($30,000), Sewer
Construction and Maintenance Fund ($30,000), and the
Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund ($30,000).

95. United States Conference of Mayors. Based in 64,800 7,200 72,000
Washington, D.C., this organization provides a national
forum for mayors on behalf of their cities and represents
the mayors on pertinent legislative policies and issues.
Funding is increased as a restoration of the 2020-21
reduction taken as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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