ITEM 4. 6
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
APRIL 14, 2025, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR VICE MAYOR
TORRES- O' CALLAGHAN TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES 2025 SUMMER BOARD AND
LEADERSHIP MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Authorizing Out of State Travel for Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan to Attend the
National League of Cities 2025 Summer Board and
Leadership Meeting in Columbus, Ohio July 16 - 18,
2025, and Related Budget Amendment
SUMMARY:
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. The NLC has 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. The National League of Cities will be hosting their 2025 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting, July 16th through the 18th in Columbus, Ohio. This would be the City Council' sfirst time participating in a National League of Cities Summer Board and Leadership Meeting.
This year, the NLC will host the 2025 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting in combination with the Hispanic Elected Local Officials ( HELO) Summer Convening in Columbus, Ohio. HELO members share best practices and advocate for policies that benefit their community, in which Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan is a member of.
City Council approval is being requested for out of state travel for Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan to attend the NLC Summer Board and Leadership Meeting, from July 15, 2025, to July 19, 2025. This includes travel the day before and after the conference.
The estimated cost is approximately $ 4, 500, which includes conference registration, hotel, airfare, transportation, mileage, meals, parking and any other minor incidentals.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A budget amendment is not required and the funds to attend will be included in the proposed FY25/ 26 City Council, Training and Travel expense account in the amount of $4, 500.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution Approving Out of State Travel to the NLC 2025 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting
B. NLC 2025 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting Registration Information.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 2
APRIL 14, 2025, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OUT OF STATE TRAVEL APPROVAL FOR NLC 2025 SUMMER BOARD AND
LEADERSHIP MEETING
APPROVALS:
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Salvador Navarrete Date
City Attorney
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City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 25-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO
AUTHORIZING OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 2025 SUMMER BOARD AND LEADERSHIP MEETING TO COLUMBUS, OHIO FROM JULY 15, 2025, TO JULY 19, 2025, 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, 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; and WHEREAS, the NLC will be hosting their 2025 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting, July 16th through the 18th, in Columbus, Ohio; and WHEREAS, this would be the City Council' sfirst time participating in the National League of Cities 2025 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting; and WHEREAS, City Council approval is required for out of state travel, therefore, approval of this resolution authorizing travel for Council members to attend the National League of Cities 2025 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting is requested; and
WHEREAS, the cost is approximately $ 4, 500, which includes registration, hotel, airfare, transportation, meals ( not provided by the conference), and other minor incidentals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lathrop hereby authorizes out of state travel for Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan to attend the NLC 2025 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting to be held in Columbus, Ohio, from July 15, 2025, through July 19, 2025, which includes travel the day before and after the meeting.
Resolution No. 25-
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of April 2025, by the following vote of the City Council, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Paul Akinjo, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney Resolution No. 25-
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Registration for the 2025 Summer Board & Leadership Meeting is now open.
Summer Board
Leadership
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As a leader within the National League of Cities ( NLC), you are invited to join Mayor Steve Patterson in Columbus, OH for the 2025 Summer Board & Leadership Meeting, July 16-8. This gathering for the NLC Board of Directors, Federal Advocacy Committees and Member Councils is central to the member - driven policy planning and decision - making process within NLC.
Registration is now open. Registration is free, however, attendees are responsible for their hotel accommodation. The meeting will take place at the Columbus Hilton Downtown. More information will be provided in your registration confirmation.
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