CONSENT CALENDAR City Council
July 14, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jeff Boynton, City Manager
ORIGINATED BY: Micaela Diores, Department Secretary
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
BACKGROUND
Attending conferences provides an opportunity to keep updated on local government issues and regulations, encourages the exchange of ideas, and supports learning best municipal practices.
Pursuant to the City's Conference and Workshop Policy (Administrative Policy 6-05), prior to attending a conference or workshop, a Councilmember is required to submit a Conference Attendance Request form identifying the conference name, location, dates, and costs to be considered. Upon returning from the conference, Councilmembers are to provide an oral report to the City Council on the information learned from the conference and the benefits to La Mirada.
FINDINGS
Councilmember Michelle Bean submitted a Conference Attendance Request form to attend the California Contract Cities Association's 2026 Fall Educational Seminar in Oceanside from August 28 through 30. The estimated cost of lodging for two nights and registration for the conference is $1,547. This is Councilmember Bean's first request to attend a conference this Fiscal Year.
Funds have been included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 adopted budget, and these requests are in keeping with Administrative Policy 6-05 (Conference and Workshop Attendance). All requests for reimbursement are required to comply with Administrative Policy 4-08 (Expenditure Reimbursements).
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended the City Council approve Councilmember Bean's request to attend the California Contract Cities Association's 2026 Fall Educational Seminar.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE/MEETING ATTENDANCE (Submit requests at least one week prior to the City Council meeting scheduled before the conference) 2026 Fall Educational Seminar
CONFERENCE OR MEETING NAME:
(Please Attach Copy of Conference Brochure)
California Contract Cities Association
Sponsor:
Oceanside, California When: August 28 - 30, 2026
Where:
Councilmember Michelle Bean
REQUESTING ATTENDANCE:
_EXPENSES REQUESTED: (All requested expenses shall comply with Administrative Policy 4-08)
1. • TRANSPORTATION-Mode (Air) $ 5. REGISTRATION $ 775
2. 0 MEALS 6.L CAR RENTAL • $
3. L CONFERENCE MEALS $ 7.0 OTHER NECESSARY EXPENSES
4. L LODGING (August 28 - August 30) $ 772 Estimated Cost ( Items 1-7) $ 1,547 SESSIONS, ACTIVITIES, AND SPEAKERS: Session topics regarding complex issues that local elected officials and neighboring cities are facing, including local control, public safety, economic development, and housing development will be discussed OUTCOMES AND BENEFITS TO THE CITY: New policies and best practices, opportunity for networking and collaboration with other elected officials, and continuing education for elected officials.
APPROVED:
0/24/26 6/23/26
Date: Mayor Date:
6/24 2026
Date:
city phalager
All conference participants will share information from the conference at the subsequent regular City Council meeting.
Revised 05/29/15