Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: M. Patricia Rodriguez, MMC, Manager of the Office of Mayor and City Council/City Clerk
AGENDA DATE: August 18, 2026
TITLE: APPROVAL OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FOR
COUNCILMEMBER BACA -SANTA CRUZ TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE BINATIONAL DELEGATION
SUMMIT (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK) (DISTRICT: ALL
DISTRICTS)
TITLE SUMMARY: Approval of International Travel for Councilmember Baca - Santa Cruz to Participate in the Binational Delegation
Summit
DISTRICT: All Districts
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Approve international travel for Councilmember Elena Baca-Santa Cruz to participate as an invited member of the Binational Delegation Summit in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, from August 28 through August 31, 2026, and authorize reimbursement of eligible expenses in accordance with Fiscal Policy No. 3.06.
SUMMARY
Approve Councilmember Elena Baca -Santa Cruz’s travel to the Binational Delegation Summit in Morelia, Mexico, August 28–31, 2026, and reimbursement of eligible expenses pursuant to Fiscal Policy No. 3.06.
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DISCUSSION
On August 9, 2026, Riverside County Fifth District Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez invited Councilmember Elena Baca -Santa Cruz to participate in a 19 -member binational delegation to Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. The delegation will be hosted by Supervisor Gutierrez and Consul Titular Dr. Salvador Mendizabal.
The summit is intended to strengthen relationships between Riverside County and Mexico and identify opportunities for collaboration in trade and economic development, public health, education, workforce development, governance, public safety, health and human services, and homelessness.
The invitation travel dates are August 28 through August 31, 2026 . Detailed travel logistics remain subject to change and are not included as an attachment . Lodging, meals, security, and return airport transportation will be provided; invited participants are responsible for airfare.
Fiscal Policy No. 3.06, Section II.C.ii.a, requires prior City Council approval for international travel. Section V.B requires the traveling official to provide a brief written or oral report at the City Council meeting following the travel regarding meetings attended at City expense.
Participation would provide an opportunity to engage with governmental and institutional partners on matters affecting the City’s economic development, workforce, education, and public services.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the recommended action. Staff recommends this alternative.
2. Do not approve the recommended action. The travel would not be authorized as City business. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Consulate and its partners will provide lodging, meals, security during scheduled program activities, and return transportation to the airport. Funding for eligible airfare and related travel expenses is included in the adopted Mayor and City Council budget.
Expenses will be processed in accordance with Fiscal Policy No. 3.06. No additional appropriation is required.
NOTIFICATION
Publication of the agenda.
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PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Jasmin Rivera M. Patricia Rodriguez, MMC,
Executive Assistant to the Mayor/City Council Manager of the Office of the Mayor and City Council/City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
None
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_CC_2026_BINATIONAL DELEGATION SUMMIT TO MORELIA_MEXICO.docx
Attachments: - 3.06 - Travel and Related Business Expenses- Elected Official (7).pdf
Final Approval Date: Aug 12, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Anna Chacon
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez