CC - Item 6C - Authorization to Attend National League Conference March 13-17 2010- Washington, DCROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGE
DATE: FEBRUARY 23, 2010
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 2010
ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE - MARCH 13-17,
2010 -WASHINGTON, DC
SUMMARY
Attached for Council's consideration is information regarding the National League of
Cities 2010 Annual Congressional City Conference.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the attendance at City expense, any
Council Member, the City Manager or staff designee.
ANALYSIS
Conference sessions will include: Economic recovery for cities and towns; Rebuild the
nation's infrastructure; Regional and local economies; Federal and local energy
efficiency and conservation efforts; Sustainable development in communities; Public
safety resources and more.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Expenses for this conference is included in the 2009-10 Budget.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Submitted by. 6
Jan Saavedra
Executive Assistant
Attachment A: Conference Brochure
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Preliminary Schedule & Special Events Listing (subject to change)
The Conference will provide a range of education, networking, and strategy sessions to maximize the value of the
event for city officials. This preliminary schedule provides an outline of major events during the conference to
help delegates make travel plans.
Saturday, March 13
Participants who arrive on March 13 can select from a variety of Leadership Training Institute Seminars . These
seminars are available for an additional fee. Participants must be registered for the main conference in order to
register for an LTI Seminar.
• 9:00am - 5:00pm Leadership Training Institute (LTI) Seminars
• 1:30pm - 5:00pm CityFutures Panel Meeting
• 5:30pm - 7:00pm Constituency and Special Group Meetings
Sunday, March 14
City officials gather at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel for leadership meetings, policy discussions and legislative
briefings. Observation or participation in these meetings is included in the main conference fee.
9:00am - 5:00pm
O Governance Meetings
O Leadership Training Institute Seminars
O Policy and Advocacy Committee Meetings
5:15pm - 7:00pm Constituency and Special Group Meetings
Monday, March 15 - Main Conference Begins
NLC's leaders and general session speakers set the stage for the action to come by outlining the opportunities
and challenges and by building capacity to make a difference with Congress on key federal issues.
• 7:30am - 9:00am Celebrate Diversity Breakfast - Fee $35-
• 9:00am - 10:30am Opening General Session
• 10:45am - 12:15pm Workshop Sessions
• 12:15pm - 1:30pm Roundtable Networking and Lunch
• 1:45pm - 3:15pm Workshop Sessions
• 3:30pm - 4:30pm General Session
• 5:00pm - 6:30pm
O State League Caucuses and Receptions
O Constituency and Special Group Meeting/Events
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• 5:30pm - 6:45pm Orientation to the National League of Cities for first time attendees
* The 24th annual Celebrate Diversity Breakfast wiff feature a keynote speaker who will provide a perspective on
diversify issues facing America's cities and towns. The breakfast is sponsored by NLCs five constituency groups.
Tuesday, March 16
The President and his Cabinet members and Congressional leaders are invited to discuss their priorities and the
ways in which Washington can partner with cities and towns to meet the challenges facing the country. The
program will wrap up with the opportunity to view NLC's federal legislative agenda and to confirm plans for
Capitol Hill visits on Wednesday.
• 7:00am - 8:30am
• 8:45am - 10:15am
• 10:30am - 12:00pm
• 12:15pm - 1:30pm
• 1:95pm - 3:15pm
• 3:30pm - 4:45pm
• 6:15 pm - 7:00pm
• 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Steering Committee Work Sessions
General Session
Workshop Sessions
Roundtable Networking and Lunch
Workshop Sessions
Closing General Session
Reception
The Capitol Steps-
* The Capitol Steps are an entertainment troupe of former Congressional employees that will provide bi-partisan
fun for everyone.
Wednesday, March 17 - City Lobby Day
City officials travel to Capitol Hill for meetings with their congressional delegation to advocate for NLC's priorities
for federal action and to discuss how America's cities and towns can partner with federal government to help the
national achieve its goals.
• 7:00am - 3:00pm Capitol Hill Visits
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