CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
JULY 13, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM:
ITEM 4.
OUT-F- STATE TRAVEL APPROVAL FOR THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR TO
ATTEND THE IAMC FALL FORUM IN OCTOBER 2026
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution to Authorize Out -of -State Travel for the Economic Development Administrator to
Attend and Represent the City of Lathrop at the
Industrial Asset Management Council' s Fall Forum
in Columbus, OH from October 17, 2026 - October
21, 2026
SUMMARY:
In an effort to market the City of Lathrop to new job generating businesses and attract industrial investment opportunities, the Economic Development Administrator requests approval to travel out-f- sate to attend the Fall 2026 Industrial Asset Management Council ( IAMC) forum to be held in Columbus, Ohio from October 17, 2026 through October 21, 2026. IAMC is a U. S. based industrial and manufacturing real estate trade association.
BACKGROUND:
The Economic Development Administrator position was established to promote the City' s attributes for economic opportunities that will enhance the overall well- being and quality of life of the community and its residents. The IAMC forum presents a networking and marketing opportunity to attract new job generating businesses and industrial investment to the City of Lathrop.
IAMC is a membership organization comprised of Industrial Real Estate professionals. Corporate members include Pepsico, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Kellogg, Weyerhaeuser, Medline, and more. Service providers, such as site selection consultants, national brokers, and developers, as well as Economic Developers, are permitted to join. However, the membership is primarily open to corporate real estate professionals allowing a maximum of one service provider and one economic developer per corporate real estate professional to join in an effort to maintain a balanced membership. Forums are held twice a year to allow networking and deal - making opportunities related to the industrial industry.
Staff is requesting out-f- state travel for attendance at the IAMC Fall 2026 Forum and participation in the Team California hosted dinner event. Expenses for this outof- state travel request include event registration, airfare, transportation, hotel, food, and participation in the Team California hosted dinner. ATTACHMENT " B" includes additional IAMC FaII 2026 Forum information.
CITY MANAGER' SREPORT
JULY 13, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OUT-F- STATE TRAVEL FOR CITY STAFF
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff requests that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution to authorize Out - of -State Travel for the Economic Development Administrator to participate in the IAMC Fall 2026 Forum being held in Columbus, Ohio, from October 17, 2026 to October 21, 2026, for the purpose of marketing, outreach, and business attraction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost for the ICSC conference is estimated to be $ 5, 100. All expenses relating to this conference are within the City Manager Department' sEconomic Development Division FY 2026-027 budget as approved by 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 to Attend and Represent the City of Lathrop at the Industrial Asset Management Council' s Fall Forum in Columbus, Ohio from October 17, 2026 to October 21, 2026
B. Information regarding the IAMC 2026 Fall Forum and Team California hosted dinner event
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
JULY 13, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OUT-F- STATE TRAVEL FOR CITY STAFF
APPROVALS:
Barbary Harb Date
Economic Development Administrator
Cari Ja s
Finance irector
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Thomas Hedegard Date
Deputy City Manager
Salvador Navarrete Date
City Attorney
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Steph n 3. 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 TO ATTEND AND REPRESENT THE CITY OF LATHROP AT
THE INDUSTRIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT COUNCIL' S (IAMC) FALL FORUM IN COLUMBUS, OHIO FROM OCTOBER 17, 2026 TO OCTOBER 21, 2026 WHEREAS, City Council approved funding for a full- time Economic Development Administrator position to carry out economic development activities on behalf of the City; and
WHEREAS, participation in this event allows staff to identify targeted industry opportunities supporting the creation of local jobs and to build and nurture professional relationships with corporate industrial real estate executives; and WHEREAS, funding identified for the marketing event was considered and approved within the FY 2026-027 budget.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lathrop, authorizes out-f- sate travel for the Economic Development Administrator to attend and represent the City of Lathrop at the IAMC Fall Forum in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 17, 2026 - October 21, 2026.
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 13th day of July 2026, by the following vote of the City Council, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
PAUL AKINJO, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney Resolution No. 26- Page 1 of 1
ATTACHMENT B
a IAMC
ABOUT EVENTS JOIN IAMC MEMBER CENTRAL LEARNING CORNERSTONE BLOG CALENDAR Overview Register Rotel Information Schedule Program Highlights Networking Highlights Registration Fees Sponsors Submit a Proposal Volunteer Service Project Leadership Seminar Tentative Schedule
JOIN A
With a focus on core corporate real estate business practice areas, IAMC programming blends targeted professional development with world -class knowledge sharing.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
9: 00 am - 12: 00 pm Volunteer Service Project
Requires separate registration
2: 00 pm - 4: 30 pm Board of Directors Meeting
1: 00 pm - 5: 30 pm Registration
5: 00 pm - 6: 00 pm Early Arrivals Reception
Sunday, October 18, 2026
8: 00 am - 5: 00 pm Registration
10: 00 am - 12: 00 pm Leadership Seminar: The LeadFULL Way"' Sara Ross, Chief Vitality Officer at BrainAmped
Requires separate registration
12:5 pm - 1: 45 pm Concurrent Interest Group Meetings & Working Lunch* Distribution - Facilities Management - Manufacturing
2: 00 pm - 4: 00 pm Corporate Roundtable*
4: 15 pm - 5: 15 pm New Member & First -Time Attendee Reception
ATTACHMENT B
6: 00 pm - 8: 30 pm Welcome Reception & Dinner
9: 00 pm - 10: 30 pm Hospitality Lounge
Monday, October 19, 2026
7: 00 am - 7: 45 am Fun Run, Walk & Jog
8: 00 am - 9: 00 am Breakfast
9: 15 am - 10: 30 am General Session 1: The Trust Edge: How Top Leaders and Organizations Drive Business Results through Trust
David Horsager, CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute
10: 30 am - 11: 00 am Networking Break
11: 00 am - 12:5 pm IAMC Info Exchange
An IAMC Signature Program
12: 30 pm - 1: 30 pm Lunch
1: 45 pm - 2: 45 pm General Session 2: C -Suite Spotlight 3: 00 pm - 4: 30 pm Peer -to -Peer Corporates*
An IAMC Signature Program
3: 00 pm - 4: 30 pm Peer -to -Peer Associates
An IAMC Signature Program
5: 30 pm - 6: 30 pm Networking Reception
9: 00 pm - 10: 30 pm Hospitality Lounge
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
8: 00 am - 8: 45 am Breakfast
9: 00 am - 10: 00 am General Session 3: Everything We Know is Wrong: The Trendspotter' s Action
Magnus Lindkvist, Futurologist & Trendspotter Extraordinaire 10: 00 am - 10: 30 am Networking Break
ATTACHMENT B
10: 30 am - 12: 30 pm PILLAR Intensive
Requires separate registration
10: 30 am - 11:5 am Concurrent Workshops, T1 - T4
11: 30 am - 12:5 pm Concurrent Workshops, T5 - T8
12: 45 pm - 1: 45 pm Awards Lunch & Business Meeting
2: 00 pm - 3: 00 pm Get Some Help!
An IAMC Signature Program
3: 15 pm - 4:5 pm PILLAR Capstone Presentation: Executing Industrial Real Estate Projects All attendees welcome to observe. To participate, enroll in IAMC' s_Skills Path today.
5: 30 pm - 6: 30 pm Networking Reception
9: 00 pm - 10: 30 pm Hospitality Lounge
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
8: 00 am - 9: 00 am Breakfast
9: 00 am - 10: 00 am General Session 4: A Champions Mindset From Adversity to Triumph:
Strategies for Overcoming Any Obstacle To Thrive Through Any Challenge Chaunte Lowe, 4 -Time Olympian, Medalist & Cancer Survivor Open to corporate real estate end -users only.
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