CONSENT CALENDAR City Council
August 11, 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
Mayor Anthony A. Otero submitted a Conference Attendance Request form to attend the League of California Cities' 2026 Annual Conference and Expo in Anaheim from September 23 through 25. The cost of registration for the conference is $675. This is Mayor Otero'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 Mayor Otero's request to attend the League of California Cities' 2026 Annual Conference and Expo.
AGENDA NO. 8.5
COUNCILMEMBER REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE/MEETING ATTENDANCE (Submit requests at least one week prior to the City Council meeting scheduled before the conference) 2026 Conference and Expo
CONFERENCE OR MEETING NAME:
(Please Attach Copy of Conference Brochure)
Sponsor: League of California Cities
Anaheim, California When: September 23 - 25, 2026
Where:
REQUESTING ATTENDANCE: Mayor Anthony A. Otero
EXPENSES REQUESTED: (All requested expenses shall comply with Administrative Policy 4-08)
1. L TRANSPORTATION-Mode (Air) $ 5. REGISTRATION $ 675
2.U MEALS 6. CAR RENTAL $
3. • CONFERENCE MEALS 7.0 OTHER NECESSARY EXPENSES $
4.U LODGING $ Estimated Cost ( Items 1-7) $ 675
SESSIONS, ACTIVITIES, AND SPEAKERS: Topics include good governance and City success, LOCC resources, Council-Manager best practices, conflicts of interest, ethics laws, effective communication and engagement, financial responsibilities, etc.
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.
Thily Cha A 7Pu 8-1-2026
7-28-2026
Date: Mayor Pro Tem Date:
8-6-2026
Date:
All conference participants will share information from the conference at the subsequent regular City Council meeting.
Revised 05/29/15
LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA
CITIES Annual
Anaheim. CA
Sept. 23-25.
2026
• CONFERENCE AND EXPO
2026 Annual Conference and Expo
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA Visit Website
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - Friday, September 25, 2026 CalendarPacific Standard Time
The League of California Cities is excited to announce that registration is open for the 2026 Annual Conference and Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center, Sept. 23-25! The conference will feature inspiring keynote speakers and presentations on key topics for local leaders, plus peer-to-peer sharing with fellow California city officials.
Our Expo Hall will be brimming with opportunities to engage with organizations that provide essential services to cities. Keep an eye out as we unveil our 2026 exhibitors.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO September 23 - 25, 2026 Anaheim Convention Center
Wednesday, Sept. 23
8:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. Registration open/oting Delegates Booth open 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Workshop: City Clerks Department Meeting and Workshop (additional registration required, lunch is included) 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Pre-Conference Trainings: AB 1234 Ethics Training and SB 827 Fiscal Training (included in conference registration)
11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Regional Division Lunches, Department Meetings and Caucus Meetings**
12:45 - 1:15 p.m. First-Time Attendee Orientation
1:30 - 3:15 p.m. Opening General Session*
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions, Department Meetings, and Caucus Meeting** 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Expo Hall Grand Opening**
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. CitiPAC Event
Thursday, Sept. 24
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration open/Voting Delegates Booth open 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Expo Hall Open
8:00 a.m Grab and Go Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Petition Resolutions Due
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions and Caucus Meetings** 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. General Session*
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Attendee Lunch in Expo Hall
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Regional Division Lunches **
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Resolutions Committee
1:00 - 5:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions, Department Meetings, Issue Group Meetings, and Caucus Meetings***
Evening Regional Division and Caucus Events**:
Friday, Sept. 25
7:30 - 11:30 a.m. Registration open
8:00 a.m. Grab and Go Breakfast
8:00 - 10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. General Assembly
8:45 - 10:45 a.m. AB 1661 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Closing General Session*
SESSION TOPICS
• 2026 Playbook for Developments in Municipal Finance Law and Policy • A California Playbook for Funding Big Ideas
• All Hands on Deck: Delivering Homeownership, Repair, and Affordability at Scale • Artificial Intelligence Strategies and Case Studies
• Bots, Bulk Comments, and the Brown Act
• Building Council Effectiveness After a Contentious Election • Building Municipal and Community Resilience
• Campaign Season and City Hall: Staying Legal, Ethical, and Out of Trouble • City be Nimble, City be Quick: Tools for Attracting and Retaining Businesses • City Clerks Workshop: Election Governance in 2026: Legal Developments, Institutional Dynamics, and Local Implications
• Creating a More Supportive and Inclusive Landscape for LGBTQ+ Businesses and Entrepreneurs
• Designing Transitional Housing Through Collaboration
• E-Bikes at a Crossroads: What California Cities Can Do Now • Family-Friendly Cities: Building and Investing in Youth Development Infrastructure • Governing in the Fishbowl: How to Lead While Under 24/7 Scrutiny • Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors and Officials (AB 1661) • How Cities Are Regaining Operational Control
• How Cities Can Deliver Real Economic Relief
• How the Employee Experience Shapes Government and Community Outcomes • How to Create Community Champions
• How to Strengthen Systems, Use Data, and Deliver Effective Services with Limited Resources
• Labor, Leadership, and Liability in Small Cities
• Leading Productive and Respectful City Council Meetings • Liability Landscape Update for California Cities
• Manhattan Beach's Model for Successfully Reducing Homelessness • Money for Nothing: Financing Economic Development, Housing, and Infrastructure Projects
• Preparing for Upcoming California Wildfire Defensible Space Regulations • Public Funds Investing 101
• Rebuilding Roads In-House for Less Than Half the Cost • Reducing Burnout: 10-Minute Practices for City Leaders and Staff • Rethinking How Cities Protect Communities
• Revitalizing Downtowns Without Losing the "Old Town Soul" • SB 827: Fundamentals of Municipal Finances and Financial Management • Smarter Ways Cities Can Predict and Prevent Fire Risk • Strategies for Weathering the Next Natural Disaster
• Strengthening Public Trust and Safety Through Accreditation • The Path to Shared Prosperity: Advancing Economic Mobility from State to Local Action • The Statewide Impact of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in California • Tips for Supporting Employee Well-Being in Times of Change • Tools for Navigating Immigration Policy Changes
• Understanding Public Service Ethics Laws and Principles (AB 1234) • What Cities Must Know About New Housing Mandatory Inspection and Enforcement Laws
• What Stranger Things Can Teach Us About Leadership
• What Team Am I On? Council Member Success in a City Manager Form of Government • Why Civic Literacy Matters More Than Ever
• Young Electeds in Local Government: Modern Communication, Modern Conversation