AGENDA
ITEM
17 CITY COUNCIL
CALEXICO AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 19, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY:
PREPARED BY: Esperanza Colio Warren, City Manager Gins Cade Nam SUBJECT: Authorization of Out of Town Travel for Council Member Garcia to Attend the League of California Cities League Leaders Workshop in Monterey, California - November 3, 2022 to December 2, 2022 =========== =========
Recommendation:
Authorize out of town travel for Council Member Garcia to attend the League of California Cities League Leaders Workshop in Monterey, California - November 3, 2022 to December 2, 2022.
Background:
Council Member Garcia was recently appointed as First Vice-President of the League of California Cities - Imperial County Division. As part of the 2022-23 League of California Cities leadership team, he has received an invitation to attend the League Leadership Workshops. Cal Cities Board of Directors and leadership from the divisions, departments, policy committees, and diversity caucuses come together for the League Leaders Workshop to shape Cal Cities legislative priorities for the upcoming year.
Discussion & Analysis:
The League of California Cities provides Complimentary Registration to invited guests only which includes the following:
• Hotel nights for Wednesday and Thursday* AGENDA
• Wednesday Receptions and Dinner ITEM
• Thursday Breakfast and Lunch
• Thursday League Leaders Workshop
17 • Friday Breakfast and Board Meeting
The City of Calexico would be responsible only for the Council Member's flight, per diem and incidentals.
Fiscal Impact:
Estimated cost for the trip is $483.00
Coordinated With:
None.
Attachments):
1. Invitation Letter from League of Cities dated October 4, 2022.
LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA
CITIES
2022-2023 October 4, 2022
CAL CITIES OFFICERS
Dear Cal Cities Leaders,
President
Ali Sajjad Taj Congratulations on being part of the 2022-23 League of California Cities Council Member, leadership team!
Artesia
Each year, the Cal Cities Board of Directors and leadership from the divisions, First Vice President
departments, policy committees, and diversity caucuses come together for the Daniel Parra
League Leaders Workshop to shape Cal Cities legislative priorities for the Council Member,
upcoming year.
Fowler
This gathering provides an opportunity for city leaders to review our progress on Second Vice President
this year's strategic advocacy priorities, discuss challenges and opportunities for Lisa Middleton
cities, and inform recommendations for 2023 advocacy priorities to be considered Mayor,
by the Cal Cities Board during its December meeting.
Palm Springs
We are excited to gather in-person once again for this important workshop! An Immediate Past President
initial briefing will be held virtually to allow our leaders time to reflect on this year's Cindy Silva
advocacy achievements before we gather in person in Monterey to set our 2023 Mayor Pro Tem,
Action Agenda. The schedule of activities and travel information can be found in Walnut Creek
the attached document. Agendas and background materials will be provided Executive Director prior to each meeting.
and CEO
Carolyn M. Coleman In addition to the League Leaders Workshop, your Cal Cities staff liaison will be contacting you in the coming weeks to assist you in preparing for your specific leadership role in Cal Cities. Please feel free to contact the following corresponding staff with any immediate questions:
• Board of Directors: Pam Herrera, [email protected] • Divisions: Bismarck Obando, [email protected]
Departments: Meghan McKelvey, [email protected]
• Policy Committees: Melanie Perron, [email protected] • Caucuses: Bismarck Obando, [email protected]
Developing member-driven and -informed priorities is central to the effectiveness of our advocacy on behalf of the common interests of our members. Thank you for your leadership and support. We look forward to all we will accomplish together in 2023.
Sincerely,
anf u. Cal
Caroly
President League of California Cities Executive Director and CEC Couneil Member, Artesia League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org
LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA
CITIES
Schedule
Online Events
Oct. 4-18 Respond to the annual member survey (open to all Cal Cities members - will be distributed via email, Listservs, and the Cal Cities Advocate/
Nov. 10 League Leaders Briefing (Virtual Meeting)
10:00 a.m.-Noon 2022 Member Survey Results
2022 Legislative Year in Review
• 2023 Polifical Outlook
Nov.-Dec. Leadership Orientations (Virtual Meetings)
(various dates and • Caucus Leadership
times) . Department Leadership
• Division Leadership
• Policy Committee Leadership
In-Person Workshop
Nov. 30
6:00-8:30 p.m. League Leaders Reception and Dinner
(shuttles to Monterey Bay Aquarium will be provided)
8:30-10:00 p.m. Dessert reception hosted by the League Partners Dec. 1
7:30-9:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. League Leaders Workshop (includes lunch) Evening Departure or Dinner on your Own
Dec. 2 (optional)
7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Board Meeting
(adoption of the 2023 Action Agenda and other business) (League Leaders who are not currently serving as members of the board are invited, but not expected, to stay to observe the Board meeting.)
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org
LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA
CITIES
In-Person Workshop
Registration and Travel Information
Please register here no later than Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.
Hotel reservations are not guaranteed for registrations received after the deadline.
Complimentary Registration is open to invited guests only and includes:
Hotel nights for Wednesday and Thursday*
Nednesday Receptions and Dinner
. Thursday Breakfast and Lunch
• Thursday League Leaders Workshop
• Friday Breakfast and Board Meeting
*Thursday night stay is optional for League Leaders. The Workshop will conclude on Thursday at 5:00 p.m., but all League Leaders are invited to observe the Board meeting on Friday.
You will receive a confirmation via email once registration is complete. A credit card will be requested upon check in at the hotel for parking and incidental expenses.
Please note that cancellations received after November 23, 2022, will incur a fee of $189.00. If you have any questions, changes, or special needs, please email Megan Dunn, Conference Registrar, at [email protected].
Meeting Location: Monterey Marriott
350 Calle Principal
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-4234
Check In: 4:00 p.m.
Check Out: Noon
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org