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CITY OF
RIVERSIDE
City ef Arts &_Innovation
City Council Memorandum
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FROM:
HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR PATRICIA LOCK DAWSON
DATE: AUGUST 5, 2025
WARDS:ALL
SUBJECT: INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR MAYOR LOCK DAWSON IN THE AMOUNT OF $422.20 FOR A TRIP TO ENSENADA, MEXICO SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 13-14, 2025
ISSUE:
The issue for City Council consideration is approval of the travel expenses in the amount of $422.20 for Mayor Lock Dawson for the City's international trip to Ensenada, Mexico scheduled for August 13-14, 2025.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That City Council consider Mayor Lock Dawson's request for travel expenses in the amount of $422.20 for the City's international trip to Ensenada, Mexico for August 13-14, 2025.
BACKGROUND:
Recognizing the importance of international affairs, trade and tourism, the City Council adopted an amendment to the Administrative Policy Manual on March 12, 2013 to establish guidelines for the approval of international travel; Policy 04.001.1 0(lnternational Travel) was added to provide specific guidelines that City Officials and employees must follow when arranging international travel. Consistent with the Policy, the reimbursement of expenses for a Mayor's international trip must be approved by the City Council during a City Council meeting in advance of the proposed travel.
Mayor Lock Dawson is requesting the approval of travel expenses for the City's planned trip to Ensenada, Mexico for a Sister City visit scheduled for August 13-14, 2025.
Specifically, the objectives of the Mayor's Sister City visit are:
• Recognize the City's longstanding relationship with Ensenada ahead of its 50-year Sister City anniversary.
• Take advantage of the opportunity to visit a research institution and discuss economic development opportunities.
• To facilitate in-person meetings between Mayor Lock Dawson and Mayor Muniz and their respective international relations staff.