DATE:
October 1, 2024
TO:
Mayor and Council Members
FROM:
Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY:
Melinda Sayre, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk
Tammy Pelayes, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT:
League of California Cities Membership
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this staff report, which provides information regarding membership and annual conference registration fees paid to the League of California Cities.
BACKGROUND
At the September 3, 2024, City Council meeting, Council Member Gregg requested that an item be agendized regarding the League of California Cities (League) membership and expenses associated with attendance at the annual conference. The City is a member of the League, which is an organization representing local government interests on a statewide basis. The League was founded in 1898 and provides a number of services to local governments such as lobbying, networking, training seminars and information sharing.
In 2001, the League formed a grassroots network to enhance coordination of City officials’ efforts locally to influence legislators, their staff, community groups, and news media. The League network consists of 16 regional divisions each staffed by a League Regional Public Affairs Manager that works with City officials and the regional divisions of the League to promote key League legislative priorities with legislators, district staff, social media, and other supporting community groups.
Currently, 476 of 483 cities in California are members of the League of California Cities.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The League’s membership dues for 2024 were $30,959 and the annual fee for the Desert Mountain Division Dues is $600. Membership dues are determined based on the population of the municipality. Attended by both electeds and staff, registration fees for the League’s annual conference is approximately $650 per person; this fee does not include travel expenses, if any. Generally speaking, attendance by electeds at other League of California Cities Conferences is limited to the two City Council delegates, who are appointed annually by the City Council. Exceptions to this occur with the attendance of newly elected City Council Members at the League’s New Mayor and Council Member conference, which takes place every two years.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Organizational Health - Foster a high performing organization that provides opportunities for professional growth.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with approval of the recommended action.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
None.
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STAFF REPORT
City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
Staff Report to the Mayor and Council Members
League of California Cities
October 1, 2024