ITEM 4. 11
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
JUNE 8, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR COUNCIL
MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE 2026 NATIONAL LEAGUE
OF CITIES CITY SUMMIT
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Authorizing Out of State Travel for Three ( 3) Council Members to Attend the 2026
National League of Cities City Summit in Nashville,
Tennessee, November 19- 21, 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 be hosting their 2026 City Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, November 19 to 21, 2026, which includes travel the day before and after. Tonight, staff is requesting City Council approval for out of state travel for three ( 3) registered Council Members to attend the NLC 2026 City Summit. Councilmember participation allows the opportunity to learn about protecting the interests of our municipality, the federal policy and lawmaking process, strengthening local leadership and driving innovative solutions.
This item seeks City Council approval for out of state travel to attend the NLC City Summit from November 19 - 21, 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 2026 National League of Cities City Summit to Nashville, Tennessee from November 18- 21, 2026 B. 2026 National League of Cities City Summit to Nashville, Tennessee Registration Information
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 2
JUNE 8, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 2026 CITY SUMMIT IN NASHVILLE, TN APPROVALS:
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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 ( 3) COUNCIL MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE 2026 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CITY SUMMIT IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, NOVEMBER 19- 21, 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 City Summit, November 19th through the 21St, in Nashville, Tennessee; 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 City Summit 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 City Summit to be held in Nashville, Tennessee, from November 19, 2026, through November 21, 2026, which includes travel the day before and after the meeting.
Resolution No. 26-
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 8th day of June 2026, 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. 26-
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