ITEM 4. 9
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
MAY 11, 2026, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THREE
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES 2026 SUMMER BOARD AND
LEADERSHIP MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Authorizing Out of State Travel for Three Members of Council to Attend the National
League of Cities 2026 Summer Board and Leadership
Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky July 8 - 10, 2026
SUMMARY:
The National League of Cities ( NLC) is a national organization representing city, town, and village leaders dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for their communities.
With over 100 years of experience, NLC provides educational programs, resources, and advocacy to support local governments. Its mission is to advance the interests of municipalities by influencing federal policy, strengthening local leadership, and promoting innovative solutions. Mayor Akinjo, Vice Mayor Torres - O' Callaghan, and Council Member Diallo are active members of NLC.
The NLC will host its Summer Board and Leadership Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, from July 8- 10, 2026. Concurrently, the Hispanic Elected Local Officials ( HELO) Summer Convening will take place. HELO, an NLC constituency group, focuses on sharing best practices and advocating for policies that benefit local communities. Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan is a member of HELO.
This item seeks City Council approval for out of state travel to attend the NLC Summer Board and Leadership Meeting from July 8- 10, 2026, including travel on the day before and after the conference. The estimated cost per Council Member is approximately $ 6, 000, covering registration, lodging, airfare, transportation, mileage, meals, parking, and incidental expenses. The adopted Fiscal Year 2026-7 budget includes sufficient funding for up to three Council Members to attend. Travel arrangements will be made upon confirmation of each member' savailability. If any Council Member is unable to attend, associated funds will remain in the City Council Training and Travel budget.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated cost per Council Member is approximately $ 6, 000, inclusive of registration, lodging, airfare, transportation, mileage, meals, and incidental expenses. The adopted Fiscal Year 2026-7 budget provides sufficient funding to cover travel costs for up to three Council Members.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution Approving Out of State Travel to the NLC 2026 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting
B. NLC 2026 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting Registration Information CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 2
MAY 11, 2026, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR NLC 2026 SUMMER BOARD AND
LEADERSHIP MEETINGS IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
APPROVALS:
QTresa Vargas
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City Clerk
Thomas Hedegard
Deputy City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP
AUTHORIZING OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR THREE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 2026 SUMMER BOARD AND LEADERSHIP MEETING TO LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY FROM JULY 8, 2026, TO JULY 10, 2026
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities ( NLC) is an organization representing city, town, and village leaders dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for their communities; and
WHEREAS, the NLC provides educational programs, resources, and advocacy to support local governments. Its mission is to advance the interests of municipalities by influencing federal policy, strengthening local leadership, and promoting innovative solutions; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Akinjo, Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan, and Council Member Diallo are active members of NLC; and
WHEREAS, the NLC will be hosting their 2026 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting, July 8th through the 10th, in Louisville, Kentucky; and WHEREAS, Concurrently, the Hispanic Elected Local Officials ( HELO) Summer Convening will take place. HELO, an NLC constituency group, focuses on sharing best practices and advocating for policies that benefit local communities. Vice Mayor Torres -O' Callaghan is a member of HELO; 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 2026 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting is requested; and
WHEREAS, the cost for each council member is approximately $ 6, 000, which includes registration, hotel the day before and after the event, 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 to attend the NLC 2026 Summer Board and Leadership Meeting to be held in Louisville, Kentucky, from July 8, 2026, through July 10, 2026, which includes travel the day before and after the meeting.
Resolution No. 26-
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 11th day of May 2026, by the following vote of the City Council, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Paul Akinjo, Mayor
ATTEST:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Resolution No. 26-
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ATTACHMENT* 13 s'
As a leader Within the National League of Cities ( NLC), you are invited to join NLC President Kevin Kramer for the 2026 Summer Board & Leadership Meeting, July 8- 10 in Louisville, KY.
The Summer Board & Leadership Meeting brings together the NLC Board of Directors, Federal Advocacy Committees and Member Councils for a focused conversation on NLC policy and strategic goal setting. At this meeting, policy committees, member councils, and NLC' s board of directors will discuss the organization' sbudget, make policy amendments, and discuss emerging issues for municipalities. View schedule here.
Registration is now open. Registration is complimentary; however, attendees are responsible for their own hotel accommodations. The meeting will take place at the Omni Louisville. More information will be provided in your registration confirmation.
The Summer Board & Leadership Meeting is central to the member - driven policy planning and decision -making process within NLC.
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