CITY MANAGER' SREPORT
JANUARY 12, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM:
ITEM 4. 8
OUT-F- SATE TRAVEL APPROVAL FOR THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR AND
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO
ATTEND THE ICSC LAS VEGAS CONFERENCE IN MAY
2026 AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATOR TO ATTEND THE IAMC SPRING
2026 FORUM IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS IN APRIL
2026
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution to Authorize Out -of -State Travel for the Economic Development Administrator and
the Community Development Director to Attend and
Represent the City of Lathrop at the ICSC Las Vegas
Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 18,
2026 to May 20, 2026 and the Economic
Development Administrator to attend the IAMC
Spring 2026 Forum on April 18, 2026 to April 22,
2026
SUMMARY:
In an effort to market the City of Lathrop to new job generating businesses and retail establishments that complement the needs and desires of its residents, the Economic Development Administrator and Community Development Director request approval to travel out-f- state to attend the annual ICSC Las Vegas 2026 conference to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 18, 2026 to May 20, 2026.
ICSC Las Vegas focuses on the attraction of commercial retail and shopping center developments.
Additionally, to attract industrial investment opportunities, the Economic Development Administrator requests approval to travel out-f- state to attend the Spring 2026 Industrial Asset Management Council ( IAMC) forum to be held in Little Rock, Arkansas from April 18, 2026 to April 22, 2026. IAMC is a U. S. based industrial and manufacturing real estate trade association BACKGROUND:
The Economic Development Administrator position carries out the economic development activities for the City, including marketing the City for real estate investment that attracts commercial retail and service businesses that support the economic growth and success of our community.
ICSC conferences are held annually to allow networking and deal making opportunities related to the retail industry. Staff preschedules meetings with prospective decision makers thereby allowing an opportunity to showcase the City
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of Lathrop as a potential location for new business. Traditionally, city staff has participated in the ICSC@Monterey conference in Monterey, California, the ICSC@Western Regional Conference in San Diego and Palm Springs, and the larger International show in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to other municipal agencies, attendees at these conferences include key decision makers, site selection consultants, developers, company representatives, and retailers.
Attendance for the Economic Development Administrator and the Community Development Director to attend the ICSC Las Vegas Conference in May 2026 and the Economic Development Administrator to attend the IAMC Spring Forum in April 2026 is being requested. Expenses for this out-f- sate travel request include event registration, airfare, transportation, hotel, and meals. ATTACHMENT " B" identifies the ICSC Las Vegas 2026 Conference at -a -glance tentative schedule and the IAMC Spring 2026 Forum tentative schedule.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution to authorize Out - of -State Travel for two City staff members to participate in the ICSC Las Vegas 2026 conference being held in Las Vegas Nevada from May 18, 2026 to May 20, 2026 and the Economic Development Administrator to attend the IAMC Spring Forum 2026 being held on April 18, 2026 to April 22, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas for the purpose of marketing the City for real estate investment and promoting economic growth in the community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost for meals, hotel, travel, and registration for the ICSC conference is estimated to be $ 4, 800 for both City attendees. The total cost for meals, hotel, travel, and registration for the IAMC Forum is $ 3, 700. Team California sponsorship fees for the ICSC Conference and the IAMC Forum are $ 2,00 and $ 2, 300, respectively. All expenses relating to this conference are within the City Manager Department' s
Economic Development Division and the Community Development Department' sFY 2025-026 budgets as approved by the City Council.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lathrop to Authorize Out -of - State Travel for the Economic Development Administrator and the Community Development Director to Attend and Represent the City of Lathrop at the ICSC Las Vegas Conference in May 2026 and the Economic Development Administrator to attend the Industrial Asset Management Council ( IAMC) Spring 2026 Forum in Little Rock, Arkansas in April 2026.
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B. ICSC Las Vegas 2026 Conference registration information and IAMC Spring 2026 Forum registration information.
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Date
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Thomas Hedegard Date
Deputy City Manager
Salvador Navarrete Date
City Attorney
Stephen J. Salvatore Date
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 26-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO
AUTHORIZE OUT-F- STATE TRAVEL FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATOR AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO
ATTEND AND REPRESENT THE CITY OF LATHROP AT THE ICSC LAS VEGAS CONFERENCE IN MAY 2026 AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATOR TO ATTEND THE INDUSTRIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT COUNCIL ( IAMC) SPRING 2026 FORUM IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS IN APRIL 2026.
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Administrator carries out the economic development activities for the City, including marketing the City for real estate investment that attracts commercial retail and service businesses that support the economic growth and success of our community; and
WHEREAS, staff has identified targeted industry opportunities to market the City for the attraction of industrial and commercial businesses and investment; and WHEREAS, the City will partner with TeamCalifornia to leverage marketing dollars and provide Lathrop greater exposure to corporate decision - makers in attendance; and
WHEREAS, funding identified for marketing events has been considered and approved within the City Manager Department' s
Economic Development Division and
the Community Development Department' s FY 2025-026 budgets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lathrop, authorizes out-f- sate travel for the Economic Development Administrator and Community Development Director to attend and represent the City of Lathrop at the ICSC Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 18, 2026 to May 20, 2026 and the Economic Development Administrator to attend the IAMC Spring 2026 Forum from April 18, 2026 to April 22, 2026.
Resolution No. 26- Page 1 of 2
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 12th day of January 2026, by the following vote of the City Council, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
PAUL AKINJO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Resolution No. 26- Page 2 of 2
Attachment B
ICSC
LAS VEGAS
ICSC LAS VEGAS Is the Largest Commercial Real Estate Event of the Year Meet over 25, 000 decisionmakers during three days of dealmaking, networking, and cutting -edge content sessions. Get expert advice from the brightest minds in commercial and retail real estate and make groundbreaking deals with the placemakers who are driving innovation in the Marketplaces Industry.
New for 2026! ICSC+ PROPTECH
We' r excited to introduce ICSC, PROPTECH, co -located at ICSC LAS VEGAS, spotlighting the latest in property technology through technology -focused sessions, proptech displays, and curated one-n-e meetings. To sign up, select the ICSC 4 PROPTECH options during registration for ICSC LAS VEGAS.
Schedule At -a -Glance
Monday, May 18 • Wynn
Professional Development
Keynote Presentation
Opening Reception
Tuesday, May 19 • LVCC
8: 00 am - 5: 00 pm • Exhibit Hall Open
10: 00 am -- 4: 30 pm • Sessions*
Wednesday, May 20 • LVCC
8: 00 am - 3: 00 pot • Exhibit Hall Open
10: 00 am - 12: 00 pm • Sessions*
Schedule times are tentative
Attachment B
Tentative Schedule
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Volunteer Service Project
s,_: seaS- ate ran_ -
Board of Directors Meeting
Registration
CO It T - c :Z.:, .:. Early Arrivals Reception
Sunday, April 19. 2026
N' LK: am - Registration
si a ^' - ::: C^' Leadership Seminar. Mind Reading for Managers: 9 Keys to Keep your Best People from Walking out the Door Kim Seeling Smith, du=_ rress 1 ut Jrst' he I uture o?' vtiUrk p. - I:-. 5 Crr Concurrent Interest Group Meetings & Working Lunch' 3S! 5Jtror
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CaJ prr Corporate Roundtable•
New Member & First -Time Attendee Reception
p" - c,. y: [a-. Welcome Reception & Dinner
Jy o Hospitality Lounge
Monday, April 20, 2026
Fun Run, Walk & log
Breakfast
a - I v. ?.; ; r General Session l: ON FIRE: Ignite a Radically Inspired Life John O' Leary, rsJrns, vu•..::. Sr t'ct,, at O' er Sce3ke• t. tri hat:?.^ dense I, ut _ _ e rr9 F..!. , c Networking Break
IAMC Info Exchange
emature Pro5farr
Lunch
General Session 2: C -Suite Spotlight
Peer -to -Peer Corporates'
IIJ.' d_ Signature Pro_ ran-.
3 L: il prr - `.: ,ri pn-, Peer - to -Peer Associates
r 1i .1•' C Signature Prcy' Sri
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prn Networking Reception
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Tuesday. April 21, 2026
v:.; an - ti.._ ac_ Breakfast
General Session 3: Geopolitical Risk: Emerging Trends & Hot Spots Willis Sparks, Dwe: tc of Globsi klacr of Luria Cht CS
Networking Break
Headshot Photo Booth
Concurrent Workshops, Ti - T4
Concurrent Workshops, T5 • TB
Awards Lunch & Fellows Graduation
Get Some Nelpl
IAMC Townhall Meeting
Networking Reception
Hospitality Lounge
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
a Breakfast
a• t . iu. J_ a, General Session 4s Become an Idea Factory Kyle Scheele.. - Nr,_ S, m^ tof C* az, ti _., rd n! u ,, ;. sz. o t. . t -.e and!_ sta