CUP ‐ Staff Report re Sister City Travel Discussion(1055413.1).odt
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: April 2, 2025
Subject
Updates to the Policies and Guidelines on Sister Cities, Friendship Cities, and International Delegations pertaining to international travel
Recommended Action
Postponement of the Sister City policy update to the April 15, 2025 Council meeting.
Reasons for Recommendation
At the March 4, 2025 meeting, the City Council passed a resolution to continue the item with direction to bring back a redlined version with proposed changes for Council consideration within one month. However, the Sister City policy update will not be ready in time for the April 2, 2025 meeting. The City Attorney is requesting a postponement to the April 15, 2025 meeting.
Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact.
Fiscal Impact
If updates are eventually adopted, such updates might permit the City Council to limit the number of trips and officials traveling to sister cities on an annual basis, which will result in savings.
California Environmental Quality Act
No California Environmental Quality Act impact.
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Prepared by: Floy Andrews, City Attorney
Approved for Submission by: City Manager