ITEM 4.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
MAY 12, 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THE 2025
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES NATIONAL BLACK
CAUCUS OF LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS ( NBC -LEO)
SUMMER CONFERENCE
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Authorizing Out of State Travel for the 2025 National League of Cities National Black
Caucus of Local Elected Officials Summer
Conference, in Houston, Texas, July 30 - August 2,
2025, and Approving Related Budget Amendment
SUMMARY:
The National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials ( NBC -LEO) is one of six National League of Cities ( NLC) Constituency Groups. Constituency Groups are caucuses within the National League of Cities, these constituency groups are networks that give local elected officials educational forums and opportunities to advocate for the needs of their communities. These Constituency Groups reflect the diverse interests and backgrounds of NLC' s membership, and contribute to NLC' s leadership development, policy formulation, advocacy, and program activities. The Lathrop City Council has members that actively participate in other NLC Constituency Groups, such as such as the Hispanic Elected Local Officials ( HELO) and Women in Municipal Government ( WIMG).
This year, the NLC will be hosting their NBC - LEO Summer Conference in Houston, Texas, July 30, 2025, through August 2, 2025. The NBC - LEO brings together African American municipal leaders to network and share best practices. This year' s conference will focus on housing, public safety and direct funding opportunities for municipalities.
City policy requires City Council approval for all out of state travel. Therefore, tonight staff requests out of state travel approval for Mayor Akinjo and Councilmember Diallo to attend the 2025 NLC NBC - LEO Summer Conference. Both Mayor Akinjo and Councilmember Diallo are current members of the NBC -LEO Constituency Group. The cost per Council Member is approximately $ 5, 000, which includes conference registration, hotel accommodations, airfare, transportation ( Uber/ taxi), mileage 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.
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MAY 12, 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 2025 NATIONAL BLACK CAUCUS OF LOCAL
ELECTED OFFICIALS ( NBC -LEO) SUMMER CONFERENCE
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 Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials ( NBC - LEO) is one of six National League of Cities ( NLC) Constituency Groups. Constituency Groups are caucuses within the National League of Cities, these constituency groups are networks that give local elected officials educational forums and opportunities to advocate for the needs of their communities. These Constituency Groups reflect the diverse interests and backgrounds of NLC' s membership, and contribute to NLC' s leadership development, policy formulation, advocacy, and program activities. The Lathrop City Council has members that actively participate in other NLC Constituency Groups, such as such as the Hispanic Elected Local Officials ( HELO) and Women in Municipal Government ( WIMG).
This year, the NLC will be hosting their NBC - LEO Summer Conference in Houston, Texas, July 30, 2025, through August 2, 2025. The NBC - LEO brings together African American municipal leaders to network and share best practices. Established in 1970, NBC -LEO is a space for members to share best practices, and ensure that NLC' s policies and programs benefit their communities. NBC - LEO 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. This year' sconference will focus on housing, public safety and direct funding opportunities for municipalities.
City policy requires City Council approval for all out of state travel. Therefore, tonight staff requests out of state travel approval for Mayor Akinjo and Councilmember Diallo to attend the 2025 NLC NBC -LEO Summer Conference. Both Mayor Akinjo and Councilmember Diallo are current members of the NBC - LEO Constituency Group. The cost per Council Member is approximately $ 5, 000, which includes conference registration, hotel accommodations, airfare, transportation ( Uber/ taxi), mileage and meals ( not provided by the conference).
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- 00) to cover the cost of participation in the NLC NBC - LEO Summer Conference. The cost per Council Member is approximately $ 5, 000, which includes conference registration, hotel accommodations, airfare, transportation ( Uber/ taxi), mileage and meals ( not provided by the conference). This approval provides travel authorization for Mayor Akinjo and Councilmember Diallo.
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MAY 12, 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 2025 NATIONAL BLACK CAUCUS OF LOCAL
ELECTED OFFICIALS ( NBC -LEO) SUMMER CONFERENCE
Increase Expenditure 1010-1- 10- 435- 20- 0 $ 10, 000
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution Approving Out of State Travel to the 2025 National League of Cities National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Summer Conference in Houston, Texas, July 30, 2025, through August 2, 2025.
B. 2025 National League of Cities National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Summer Conference in Houston, Texas Registration Information.
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MAY 12, 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 2025 NATIONAL BLACK CAUCUS OF LOCAL
ELECTED OFFICIALS ( NBC - LEO) SUMMER CONFERENCE
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP AUTHORIZING OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THE 2025 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF
CITIES NATIONAL BLACK CAUCUS OF LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS SUMMER CONFERENCE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS JULY 30, 2025, THROUGH AUGUST 2, 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 National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials ( NBC - LEO) 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 educational forums and opportunities to advocate for the needs of their communities; and
WHEREAS, the Lathrop City Council has members that actively participate in other NLC Constituency Groups, such as such as the Hispanic Elected Local Officials HELO) and Women in Municipal Government ( WIMG); and
WHEREAS, this year, the NLC will be hosting their 2025 NBC -LEO Summer Conference July 30, 2025, through August 2, 2025, in Houston, Texas; and WHEREAS, City policy requires City Council approval for all out of state travel.
Therefore, tonight staff is requesting out of state travel approval for Mayor Akinjo and Councilmember Diallo to attend the 2025 NLC NBC - LEO Summer Conference; and
WHEREAS, the cost per Council Member is approximately $ 5, 000, which includes conference registration, hotel accommodations, airfare, transportation Uber/ taxi), mileage and meals ( not provided by the conference); and WHEREAS, a budget amendment from the General Fund of $ 10, 000 to increase the City Council Training and Travel is required in order to cover the requested travel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lathrop hereby authorizes travel for Mayor Akinjo and Councilmember Diallo to attend the 2025 NBC - LEO Summer Conference July 30, 2025 through August 2, 2025, in Houston, Texas, including the budget amendment of $ 10, 000 from the General Fund to Expense Account 1010-1- 10- 435- 20- 0 (City Council Training and Travel).
Resolution No. 24-
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 12th day of May 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. 24-
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This summer, the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials ( NBC -LEO) is excited to host its annual conference in Houston, Texas! Join your peers from July 30 - August 2, 2025, for a dynamic event filled with empowering conversations, leadership development, mobile tours and a chance to connect with local leaders like yourself while exploring issues unique to your role as an African American municipal official.
What to Expect
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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, NBC -LEO is striving to bring local leaders resources on the following topic areas:
Neighborhood and Built -In Environment
Economic Stability
Healthcare & Quality
Education Access & Quality
Stay tuned for exciting updates on speakers and session titles coming soon! Schedule - at -a -glance
Day 1
Wednesday, July 30
1: 30 - 5: 30 PM
Conference Registration
2 - 3 PM
NBC -LEO Membership Committee Meeting
3- 4PM
NBC - LEO Policy Committee Meeting
4-5 PM
NBC -LEO Board Meeting
6 - 7: 30 PM
NBC -LEO Board Dinner ( Invite Only)
Evening
Dinner on your own
Day 2
Thursday, July 31
7: 30 AM - 4: 30 PM
Conference Registration
8: 30 - 9: 30 AM
General Session/ Breakfast
9: 45 - 11: 25 AM
Topic Workshop I
11: 30 - 1 PM
Opening Luncheon
1:5 PM - 2: 30 PM
Interactive Session
2: 45 - 4: 15 PM
Topic Workshop II
5 - 6: 30 PM
Welcome Reception
Evening
Dinner on your own
Day 3
Friday, August 1
8AM- 1:30 PM
Conference Registration
8: 30 - 9 AM
Open Breakfast
9- 10 AM
Issues and Solutions Breakfast
10:5 - 11: 45 AM
Topic Workshops I I I
12 - 1: 30 PM
Luncheon
Afternoon
Site Visits
8- 11: 30 PM
NBC - LEO Night Out Event
Day 4
Saturday, August 2
8- 11AM
Conference Registration
8: 3O - 9 AM
Breakfast
9- 10: 30AM
General Session
10: 45 AM - 12: 3O PM
Interactive Session
12: 3O - 2 PM
Lunch on your own
2-4 PM
Mobile Tour
Day 5
Sunday, August 3
Optional Activities)
9- 11AM
Group Outing to Church: Celebration of Unity ( Location TBA) Noon
Brunch*
Meal expenses for the optional brunch on Sunday will be the responsibility of each conference attendee.
Registration Rates
Early
April ii - June 5
NLC Member
490
Non -Member
650
Texas State Rate*
475
Guest/ Spouse
250
Advance
June 6 — July 21
NLC Member
650
Non -Member
800
Texas State Rate*
625
Guest/ Spouse
250
On -site
After July 21
NLC Member
800
Non - Member
900
Texas State Rate*
775
Guest/ Spouse
250
Listed rate is available to eligible for municipal elected officials and city staff from Texas.
All offsite activities are included in the price of registration unless otherwise noted.
Reservations for the Hotel Room Block end July llth. The link to reserve your hotel stay will be included in your conference registration confirmation email. Please note that there is a $ 100 cancellation fee before July 11, after which refunds are not guaranteed.
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