CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
JUNE 10, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM:
ITEM 4. 11
APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THE 2024
WOMEN IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ( WIMG)
SUMMER CONFERENCE
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Authorizing Out of State Travel for the 2024 National League of Cities Women in
Municipal Government Summer Conference in
Hollywood, Florida, July 17-9, 2024, and Approving
Related Budget Amendment
SUMMARY:
One of National League of Cities ( NLC) six constituency groups, the Women in Municipal Government ( WIMG), brings together female municipal leaders to network, share best practices and engage in educational forums. WIMG is a caucus within the NLC that serves as a forum for communication and networking among women local officials and their colleagues. The group works to raise awareness about issues of concern to women, and it encourages women to seek public office in their communities.
This year, the NLC will be hosting their 2024 NLC WIMG Summer Conference in Hollywood, Florida, July 17, 2024, through July 19, 2024. WIMG serves as a vehicle for members to discuss problems and explore solutions, debate policy issues, and contribute to the success of American cities and towns.
Since City policy requires Council approval for all out of state travel, staff requests approval for up to three Council Members to attend the 2024 NLC WIMG Summer Conference. The cost per Council Member is approximately $ 5, 000, which includes conference registration, hotel, airfare, transportation and meals ( not provided by the conference).
BACKGROUND:
The NLC is an organization comprised of City, Town and Village leaders focused on improving the quality of life for their current and future constituents. The NLC has over 100 years of experience in providing educational and resource programs dedicated to the development of local governments and their leaders. The NLC has members and supporters throughout 2, 700 cities across the nation. Their mission is to advocate for, and protect the interests of cities, towns and villages by influencing federal policy, strengthening local leadership and driving innovative solutions. In order to expand educational training opportunities and take advantage of the legislative support services provided by the National League of Cities, the City of Lathrop became a member city in 2021.
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JUNE 10, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
2024 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES WOMEN IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
WIMG) SUMMER CONFERENCE
The Women in Municipal Government ( WIMG) is a caucus within the National League of Cities ( NLC) that serves as a forum for communication and networking among women local officials and their colleagues. The group works to raise awareness about issues of concern to women, and it encourages women to seek public office in their communities. Therefore, staff recommends that they participate in the upcoming NLC WIMG Summer Conference.
This year, the NLC will be hosting their 2024 NLC WIMG Summer Conference in Hollywood, Florida, July 17, 2024 through July 19, 2024. Established within the NLC in 1974, the WIMG works to raise awareness about issues of concern to women, and it encourages women to seek public office in their communities. It has successfully forged a prominent role for women in the development of NLC' s National Municipal Policy and its agenda for the nation' scities and towns.
Since, City policy requires Council approval for all out of state travel, staff requests approval for up to three Council Members to attend the 2024 NLC WIMG Summer Conference. The cost per Council Member is approximately $ 5, 000, which includes conference registration, hotel, airfare, transportation and meals REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Attendance to these conferences allow Council Members the opportunity to enhance their knowledge on government law and policy. Thus, furthering the interests of the Lathrop community, while promoting and implementing innovative solutions, and awareness about issues of concern to women.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A budget amendment will be required from the General Fund to the City Council Training and Travel Account ( 1010-1- 10- 435- 20- 0) to cover the cost of participation in the 2024 NLC WIMG Summer Conference. The cost per Council Member is approximately $ 5, 000, which includes registration, hotel, airfare, transportation and meals for up to three Council Members.
Increase Expenditure
1010-1- 10- 435- 20- 0 $ 15, 000
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution Approving Out of State Travel to the 2024 National League of Cities Women in Municipal Government Summer Conference in Hollywood, Florida from July 17-9, 2024.
B. 2024 National League of Cities Women in Municipal Government Summer Conference in Hollywood, Florida Registration Information.
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JUNE 10, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
2024 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES WOMEN IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
WIMG) SUMMER CONFERENCE
APPROVALS:
eresa Vargas
Government Services Director &
City Clerk
Cari Jame
Director of Finance
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Date
04/ 9.4
Thomas Hedegard Date
Deputy City Manager
Salvador Navarrete Date
City Attorney
0 -6. 24
S hen J. Salvatore Date
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 24 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP AUTHORIZING OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF
CITIES WOMEN IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT SUMMER CONFERENCE IN HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA, JULY 17, 2024 THROUGH JULY 19, 2024, AND
APPROVE RELATED BUDGET AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities ( NLC) is an organization comprised of city, town and village leaders focused on improving the quality of life for their current and future constituents; and
WHEREAS, the NLC' s mission is to advocate for, and protect the interests of, cities, towns and villages by influencing federal policy, strengthening local leadership and driving innovative solutions; and
WHEREAS, the Women in Municipal Government ( WIMG) is one of six NLC Constituency Groups; and
WHEREAS, Constituency Groups are caucuses within the National League of Cities; these constituency groups are networks that give local elected officials a space to express themselves and advocate for the needs of their communities; and WHEREAS, the Lathrop City Council has members that actively participate in various NLC Constituency Groups, including the WIMG. Therefore, staff recommends that they participate in the upcoming NLC WIMG Summer Conference; and WHEREAS, the NLC will be hosing their 2024 NLC WIMG Summer Conference July 17, 2024 through July 19, 2024 in Hollywood, Florida; and WHEREAS, since City policy requires Council approval for all out of state travel, staff requests approval for three Council Members to attend the 2024 NLC WIMG Summer Conference. The estimated cost for each Council Member is approximately $ 5, 000, which includes registration, hotel, airfare, transportation and meals ( not provided by the conference); and
WHEREAS, staff is requesting a budget amendment from the General Fund of 15, 000 to increase the City Council Training and Travel, in order to cover expenses.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Lathrop does hereby authorizes travel for three Council Members to attend the 2024 NLC WIMG Summer Conference July 17, 2024 through July 19, 2024 in Hollywood, Florida including the budget amendment of $ 15, 000 from General Fund to Expense Account 1010-1- 10- 435- 20- 0 (City Council Training and Travel).
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 10th day of June 2024, by the following vote of the City Council, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Sonny Dhaliwal, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney Q
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ATTACHMENT" d "
Women in Municipal Government ( WIMG) 2024 Summer
Conference
Jul 17th, 2024 - Jul 19th, 2024
Hollywood, FL
REGISTER NOW
Community & Economic Development Conference Leadership
On July 17-9, join NLC' sWomen in Municipal Government ( WIMG) Constituency Group in Hollywood, Florida, for this year' s annual summer conference.
This premier event brings together women in local government to:
Learn about local policy issues.
Expand your network with female elected officials and statewide leaders.
Strengthen your governance skills.
Explore creative solutions to challenges experienced in your communities.
Register today to join your peers for three days of engaging sessionsleadership building. mobile city tours, and an opportunity to discuss topics and share best practices unique to your role as a woman in local government.
What to Expect
Conference theme: Uplifting Women: Leadership • Safety • Success We look forward to having you join us for engaging panels, informative workshops and peer discussions on various topics that local leaders around the country are addressing.
This year. WIMG is striving to bring local leaders resources in the following areas, Addressing Domestic Violence
Youth Empowerment and the Pipeline for Future Women Leaders Housing Access
Resources for Families and Older Residents
Stay tuned for exciting updates on speakers and session titles coming soon' Schedule at -a -glance ( subject to change)
SCHEDULE AT -A -GLANCE
Registration Rates
Rates are based on your city' s
NLC membership.
Rate Early ( 4/ 1-6/2) Advance (After 6/ 13)
NLC Member 375 475
Non -Member 500 600
Guest/ Spouse registration
78+ Includes evening events only
200
Register a group of 4 and receive the fifth registration free.
All offsite activities are included in the price of registration unless otherwise noted. Reservations for Hotel Room Block End June 12. The / ink to reserve your hotel stay will be included in your conference registration confirmation email. Please note there is a $ 700 cancellation fee before June 10, after which refunds are not guaranteed.
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