City Council September 17, 2024
AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor & members of the City Council FROM: Councilmember Kevin Jenkins District 6 Councilmember Treva Reid District 7 SUBJECT: Councilmembers Jenkins and Reid Travel Reimbursement DATE: September 6, 2024 RECOMMENDATION Councilmembers Jenkins and Reid recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution: AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND FOR COUNCILMEMBERS KEVIN JENKINS AND TREVA REID’S TRAVEL COSTS TO WASHINGTON, DC, FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE FROM SEPTEMBER 11-15, 2024 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This agenda report requests authorization for reimbursement of travel expenses for Councilmembers Kevin Jenkins and Treva Reid to attend the 53rd Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) in Washington, D.C., from September 11-15, 2024. The resolution authorizes the use of funds from the Council Contingency Fund to cover the travel expenses. BACKGROUND / LEGISLATIVE HISTORY The Annual Legislative Conference hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is the premier public policy convening focused on issues impacting African Americans and the global Black community. The ALC provides a platform for thought leaders, legislators, and citizens to engage in discussions on critical issues, forge partnerships, and promote the social, economic, and political advancement of Black communities. Councilmembers Jenkins and Reid will attend the conference to engage with policymakers, regulatory agencies, foundations, and think tanks to advocate for the City of Oakland's priorities and to gain insights into innovative solutions that can be applied locally. The event will include sessions on economic development, civil rights, public health, education, and more.
Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council Subject: Councilmembers Jenkins and Reid Travel Reimbursement Date: August 28, 2024 Page 2 City Council September 17, 2024
FISCAL IMPACT The fiscal impacts identified in association with this report and legislation are as follows: • Conference Fees: Approximately $600.00 • Airfare: Approximately $800.00 • Lodging: $900.00 • Per Diem: Approximately $1,755.00 • Total approximate cost: $4,055.00 Funds will be allocated from the following sources: Department: Non-Departmental Org: 90611 - Emergency Contingency Reserve Fund: 1010 - General Fund: General Purpose Project: Project - 1000462- CITY COUNCIL CONTINGENCY PUBLIC OUTREACH / INTEREST No public outreach was conducted concerning this report and legislation. COORDINATION Councilmembers Jenkins and Reid consulted with the Oakland City Attorney's Office and the Finance Department on this report and legislation. ACTION REQUESTED OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councilmembers Jenkins and Reid recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution: AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND FOR COUNCILMEMBERS KEVIN JENKINS AND TREVA REID’S TRAVEL COSTS TO WASHINGTON, DC, FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE FROM SEPTEMBER 11-15, 2024 For questions regarding this report, please contact Haley Hester, Chief of Staff, at [email protected].
Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council Subject: Councilmembers Jenkins and Reid Travel Reimbursement Date: August 28, 2024 Page 3 City Council September 17, 2024
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Jenkins Councilmember, District 6
Treva Reid Councilmember, District 7 Prepared by: Haley Hester, Chief of Staff, District 7