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CC - Item IV.CC-H - Authorization To Attend League Of C.A. Cities Annual ConferenceTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER DATE: JUNE 19, 2000 RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE, ANAHEIM, SEPTEMBER 7-9,2000 Attached for your consideration is information regarding the aforementioned conference. The preliminary program features sessions on the following topics: Legislative Advocacy, Technology Applications for Local Officials, Collaborating with Schools and Counties, and an update on Legal Issues. The Council has attended this conference in the past. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council authorize the attendance of any Council Member, City Attorney, City Manager and staff as assigned by the City Manager. J U N 2 7 2000 sta. leport AN:NJUAL C-O-N-FE'R-€NCE A~ R:NN00NCEMENf a ~y UY. ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER SEPTEMBER 7 B, 2000 - r i - fY:. r Lit k T s3P j ~f ' 1. i .-r~.."i MEMO zmmff BREW y~' J About The League The League of California Cities is the cities' own organization, through which city officials work together to further the common interests of their cities and citizens. City officials themselves determine League policies and programs to assure that its diverse array of services are those which best meet the needs of cities. League services include: • Leoislative advocacy on behalf or cities, both in Sacramento and Washington, DC • Educational programs and materials on subjects of concern to city officials • Research and information exchange to help officals perform their duties more effectively • Lecal assistance to city attorneys in guiding their agencies in the intricacies of the law • A monthly magazine, Western City These services are available to all city officials, elected and appointed, simply by contacting the League. All officals are encouraged to participate in League activities, for the League is only as strong and effective as city officials, by their involvement, make i_. This spirit or cooperation and mutual strength is captured in the League motto "California Cities Work Together." How To Get Involved There are many ways to be involved in helping your city - and all cities - throuon the Leaoue. Contact your division ord°partment. officers, League board members or staff, or one of your own city c, I -;ais who is involved with the League to learn what you -can do. You micht wish to help in one or more of the following ways: • Be a_tlve locally in ieoislative advocacy _ • Par,i;ipatt in L eaou- educational programs • Strut on Leaoue tasl: forces or committees Pa,ii_:Pate in the League's policy development process • Become an officer of your League Department or Division • Par ii;ipaie in information sharing on CITYLINK 2000 • Contribute a newslettr article or write a piece for Western City • Assist in arranging educational programs in your area • volunteer to help lead sessions ai League meetings • l4'orl: v:itn key organizations in your city on grass rocs lobbying • or many other ways... Grow personally and benefit your city by being active r YOUR Leaoue! League of California Cities Mission and Values Statement The mi_sion of the Leacue.of California Cities is to stimulate, encourage and coordinate communication of ideas and Information among city officials; to develop city consensus on issues and advocate those views to other governmental agencies and the public; and to improve the quality of life in cities, by making services more efficient and more responsive to the citizens of our cities. PRELIMINARY 2000 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Program Outline Wednesday, September 6 Pre-conference activities 9:00 am - 4:30 mm Elected Officials Leafeanin Academv Workshops 9:00 am - 4:30 pm City h4anaaers Hcadem; Viorksimn 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Policy Committee Meetings (Thursday group) 4:30 pm - 6:OD pm Policy Committee Meetings (Friday oroup) 6:00 pm Evening Free 8:00 am 8:30 am-9:45 am 10:00 am 12:00 om 1:30 pm -,:00 pm 3:00 pm - 3:3D pm 3:30 pm - S:00 om 5:00 om - 6:DU um 6:00 pm 7:30 am 8:30 am 9:D0 am 9:00 am-10:15 am 10:15 am - 1U:C5 am 10:45 am - 12:00 hm 12:00 pm - :30 pm 1:30 pm-3:00 pm 3:00 om - 3:30 am 3:30 mn 3:30 om - ~:OD nm 6:00 pm - 9:00 am 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm 7:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am-10:15 am 10:15 am-10:'5 am 10:45 am - 12:00 om 12:00 pint - 2:00 om 2:00 pm Thursday, September 7 Conference Rmstratior. Ovens Divtrsir; I Fraver Breakfast O:rvnina Plenan' Stssion Exno opens/Lunch in Exno G.rca Con;urren. kevnmt sessions Break Department BLsinssfPro:.'ram Sessions E%W ReMilOn Evcnino Dam Friday, September 8 breakiasi Discussion Se<--siont Exuo Dpens - Break'as: in °-xnn Area General Resolutions Committee Program Sessions Breai: Program Sessions Lunch in Expo Area Program Sessions Breal; Moo Cioses Prooram Sssmns Host City Galz Rectnoo City Social Saturday, September 9 Division Breakfast Ni-nnas Annual Business MMeetinc Proaram Sessions Break Prooram Sessions Conciudino Plenary Lunch Adjourn