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CC - Item 4G - League of CA Cities 2006 Mayors and Council Members Academy Leadership Institute0 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL FROM: L CROWE, CITY MANAGER DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2005 1TEr-A N! 3. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2006 MAYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ACADEMY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, JANUARY 11-13,2006 - SACRAMENTO Attached for your consideration is information on the aforementioned conference. This year's program includes sessions on fiscal oversight, Council/Staff relations, effective advocacy, legal powers and obligations, land use planning, succeeding with the media and intergovernmental affairs. Council and staff have attended this seminar in the past. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Rosemead City Council authorize the attendance of any Council Member, City Manager, City Attorney and staff designated by the City Manager. BC:js courvmil. O V 2 2 2005 • LEAGIE - OF CALI FORN IA AN ORIENTATION FOR MAYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS T 'T` T ES 2006 MAYORS AND v v Tr COUNCIL MEMBERS Leadership Through Learning ACADEMY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Wednesday, January 11 -Friday, January 13, 2006 Sheraton Grand, Sacramento You Will Want To Attend If You Are A... > Mayor or Council Member, either newly elected or experienced City Manager or City Clerk in a non-manager city You Will Benefit From This Program By... > Learning how to build and maintain the public's trust Learning the legal requirements and limitations on cities > Determining conflicts of interest and city reporting requirements Developing a better understanding of your relationship with city manager, staff and commissions > Discovering practical tips to avoid the pitfalls of predecessors > Developing ways to advocate your city's interests before the Legislature > Gaining a better understanding of your role in economic development and land use > Discovering methods of effectively dealing with the media > Learning how to exercise your fiduciary responsibility for city resources and what fiscal resources are available to your city And much more... Three ways to Register by December 23: 00 to e 00 Itlot 00 to ~ ddot .1&0 0 .Q%(O -Register online at www.cacities.org/events -Fax the Registration Form -Mail the Registration Form Those newly elected to the council will find this conference essential for success in office. v Wednesday January 11, 2006 _f PLEASE NOTE: Session times, titles, and topics are subject to change. Registration Open 9: 00 a. m. - 5: 00 p. m. CityBooks Open 10: 00 a. m. - 5:30 p. m. Opening General Session The Value of Basics Boot Camp 10:15 - 11:45 a. m. After a few council meetings, you discover that sitting on the "target" side of the dais means, among other things, you must be prepared. This session will help you be prepared by revealing 10 basic rules for new council members. Speakers: Gus Morrison, former Council Member, Fremont Jan Perkins, Senior Advisor ICMA and former City Manager, Laguna Beach General Luncheon Your League and How To Use It Noon - 1:45 p.m. As a city official, you are the League, and its success, along with yours, depends on your involvement and leadership. This session will introduce the services of the League of California Cities, how you can access them and how you can become involved for mutual benefit. Your Leoal Powers and Obligations 2:15 - 3:30 p. m. You were elected to make things happen in your city. Learn the sources of your powers as a city official, and the limitations on those powers. You will gain a basic understanding of the legal authorities and restrictions under which cities and city officials operate, including the Brown Act. Effective Advocacy and Key Cite Issues 4:00 - S: 00 p. m. , This session will provide practical skills to develop persuasive arguments and testimony that serve your city's interests. Legislative Reception 5:30 - 7: 00 p.m. Use this informal gathering to meet and chat with your legislator. Be sure you act now to extend a personal invitation to him or her to attend this reception at the Sheraton Grand Hotel. Thursday January 12, 2006 Registration Open 7:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m. CityBooks Open 8:30 a. m. - 5:00 p. m. Regional Division Forums - Building Your Local Network 7:30 - 8:45 a. in. Enjoy a light continental breakfast while you network and get acquainted with others from your regional division. Learn what are the issues of concern in your region. Your Financial Oversight Responsibilities - Introduction to Finance 9:00 -10:30 a.m. This session will cover your key responsibilities as elected officials in exercising fiduciary responsibilities. It will address such topics as the local government financial cycle and elected official financial oversight duties. It will stress the importance of structurally balanced budgets, tips on setting city council goals and the need for financial policies. You will learn to avoid micromanagement and complacency management plus identify the four stages of fiscal meltdown. Speaker: Len Wood, President, Len Wood and Associates, Rancho Palos Verdes Relationship Between Council, Cite Manager and City Attorney 11: 00 a. m. - 12:15 p. m. As an elected official, there are various competing and legitimate values that drive you and your colleagues. Your success on the council requires an effective relationship with your city manager, city attorney and staff. Learn how to work together while respecting those diverse roles. Learn how to enhance these relationships and leave with valuable and practical tips. Speakers: Kevin O'Rourke, City Manager, Fairfield Harry Price, Vice Mayor, Fairfield Michele Beal Bagneris, City Attorney, Pasadena General Luncheon From Surviving to Succeeding - understanding Your New Role 25 12:30 - 2: 00 p.m. This luncheon session will cover personal experiences that will help you adjust to local public life. This will include balancing personal and professional demands with those of the office; what it takes to be successful; and, the importance of working as a team, even when disagreeing on issues. Speaker: Carolyn Lott, Manager, New Valley Connexions, Modesto How to Build and Maintain the Public's Trust: Practical Ethics and the Law 2:30 - 4:30 p. in. Your ability to lead in your community depends upon the extent to which the public trusts you and trusts your city as an institution. What are some questions that public officials can ask themselves when confronted with ethical dilemmas? What does the law require of you as a public servant? How can a conflict of interest arise? Discover the tools and resources available to you to deal with ethical and other legal issues. Reception and Dinner El Circo - How to Conduct an Effective and Respectful Council Meeting 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Reception 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dinner and Program Enjoy a skit depicting the wrong way and then the right way to conduct your city council meetings. Facilitator: Michael Jenkins, City Attorney for Diamond Bar, Hermosa Beach, Rolling Hills, West Hollywood, Jenkins and Hogin, LLP, Manhattan Beach y Friday January 13, 2006 1 1 CityBooks Open 8: 00 a. in. - 9:30 p. m. Spot Check of Issues Facing Council Members 8:00 - 8:45 a. m. Enjoy a full buffet breakfast as you join in lively group discussions of issues brought up so far in the program. Your Policy Role In Land Use Planning 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Land use planning is one of the most important aspects of a city official's responsibilities. It involves the setting and implementation of the policies articulated in the city's general plan and its zoning code. Learn about tools and processes in land use planning such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This knowledge will help you foster a solid working relationship with your city's planning commission and planning staff. Speakers: Bill Higgins, Staff Attorney, League of California Cities, Sacramento Janet Ruggiero, Community Development Director, Citrus Heights Closing General Session Succeeding With the Media 11:15 a. m. - 12:30 p. m. When the media calls for an interview, do you panic or prepare? Receive practical tips on overcoming panic and how to turn that nervousness into productive energy that will benefit your constituents, the media and you. These lessons apply with all media and will help you be perceived and understood as a true leader. Adjourn 12: 30 p. m.