Item No. 7
Town of Atherton
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT – CONSENT AGENDA
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ANTHONY SUBER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/ CITY CLERK
DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION DESIGNATION A VOTING DELEGATE
AND UP TO TWO ALTERNATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 8 – 10,
2025
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Council Adopt Resolution 25-XX designating a voting delegate and up to two alternatives to the League of California Cities Annual Conference, October 8 – 10, 2025.
BACKGROUND
The League’s 2025 Annual Conference in scheduled for Wednesday, October 8 through October10, being held in Long Beach, CA. The League’s Annual Business meeting is scheduled for the Friday of the Conference. At this meeting, the League membership considers and acts on Resolutions that establish League policy. The deadline to submit general resolutions for consideration was Saturday, August 9, 2025, Once the Resolution Packet for 2025 is available it can be found at www.calcities.org. The Conference Voting Procedures are attached to this staff report at Attachment 2.
To vote at the Annual Business Meeting, the City Council must designate a voting delegate.
Council may also appoint up to two alternate voting delegates, one of who may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity.
The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. In order to cast a vote, at least one peron must be present at the Business Meeting and in possession of the voting delegate card.
Presently, Council Member Widmer is registered to attend the conference and in the absence of alternative direction at the September 17 meeting, Council Member Widmer will be listed as the Primary Voting Delegate.
League of CA Cities Voting Delegate
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
Attachment 1 – League of CA Resolution will be used to designate the Council’s choices for primary delegate and alternate.
Attachment 2 – outlines the rules for nominating voting delegates, general assembly voting guidelines, and how resolutions become policy committee items for review throughout the year to develop recommended positions to take on bills and regulatory proposals.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to this item. The 2025/26 budget includes funding for conference attendance.
GOAL ALIGNMENT
This Report and its contents are in alignment with the following Council Policy Goals:
• Goal C - Maintain Conservative Fiscal Policies and Financial Transparency • Goal F - Build Community & Promote Civic Engagement
• Goal D - Be Forward Thinking
POLICY FOCUS
Attendance at the Annual League Conference is encouraged for continuing Council education, experience, and networking opportunities. The Conference provides the Council with the opportunity to engage with a broader section of California communities that may face similar challenges. There is also the opportunity to participate in educational workshops that focus on relevant local and statewide topics and solutions.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with this agenda item being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in print and electronically. Information about the project is also disseminated via the Town’s electronic News Flash and Atherton Online. There are approximately 1,200 subscribers to the Town’s electronic News Flash publications. Subscribers include residents as well as stakeholders –to include, but be not limited to, media outlets, school districts, Menlo Park Fire Protection District, service provides (water, power, and sewer), and regional elected officials.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE FEEDBACK/REFERRAL
This item has not been before a Town Committee or Commission
ATTACHMENTS
League of CA Cities Voting Delegate
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
1. Resolution, League of California Cities Voting Delegate – 2025
2. Memo, League of California with Voting Procedures