DISCUSSION
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: August 19, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Eric Levitt, City Manager
Cheryl Weeks, Council Administrative Supervisor
Department: Council Office
Subject: Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and
Expo, September 23-25, 2026, Anaheim Convention Center
(All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the selection of one voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates to the 2026 Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo on September 23-25, 2026, Anaheim, California Convention Center.
Executive Summary
In order to participate in the voting for the General Assembly Meeting at the League of California Cities Annual Expo, each city must designate a voting representative and up to two alternates. To ensure the city has representation at this annual expo, the designation of the delegate and alternates must be submitted to the League of California Cities no later than September 1, 2026.
Background
The 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo will be held on September 23-25, 2026, Anaheim, California Convention Center. One very important aspect of the Annual Conference is the General Assembly Meeting when the membership takes action on conference resolutions that establish Cal Cities policy.
Annual conference resolutions guide cities and Cal Cities in efforts to improve the quality, responsiveness and vitality of local government in California.
Discussion
To expedite the conduct of business at the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo, Cal Cities has requested that each City designate a voting representative and up to two alternate voting delegates. At least one must be present during the General Assembly Meeting on Friday, September 25, 2026, and in possession of the voting card in order to cast a vote.
The General Assembly is comprised of voting delegates appointed by each member city. One city, one vote; every city has one voting delegate. The appointed voting delegate plays an important role during the General Assembly by representing their city and voting on resolutions.
To cast a vote during the General Assembly, the City must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. Voting Delegates may either be an elected or appointed official.
Consistent with Cal Cities bylaws, a city’s voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the city council. Please note that designating the voting delegate and alternates must be done by city council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action of the Mayor or City Manager alone.
The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference.
They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. Conference registration is open on the Cal Cities website Voting delegates must be designated as soon as possible so that proper records can be established for the conference. The City of San Bernardino must return the Voting Delegate/Alternate form to the Cal Cities Office no later than Wednesday, September 1, 2026. 2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Selecting a Voting Delegate and attending the General Assembly meeting at the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo aligns with Key Target No. 2: Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community.
Fiscal Impact
Yes, there is a financial impact. Estimated cost to attend per person including registration and lodging is approximately $2,000. The conference costs are covered under the 2026/2027 adopted budget. The League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference & Expo is part of the pre-approved travel for the Mayor and City Council.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the designation of one Voting Delegate and two Alternate Voting Delegates to the 2026 Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo on September 23-25, 2026, Anaheim, California Convention Center.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – 2026 Cal Cities Voting Delegate Packet
Attachment 2 – 2025 Designated Voting Delegate and Alternates (Minutes)
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
August 6, 2025 The Mayor and City Council approved the selection of Council Member Shorett as the Cal Cities Conference voting delegate, and Council Member Knaus as 1st alternate and Council
Member Sanchez as 2nd alternate [7-0] for the 2025 League of Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo on October 8-10, 2025, Long Beach, California Convention Center.