CC - Item 3C - Authorization to Attend National League of Cities 2011 Annual Congressional Conference - Washington, DCROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED,
CITY MANAGER 91a,
DATE: MARCH 9, 2011
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 2011
ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE - MARCH 12 -16,
2011 -WASHINGTON, DC
SUMMARY
Attached for the City Council's consideration is information regarding the National
League of Cities 2011 Annual Congressional City Conference and meetings with federal
legislators regarding continued funding for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME Program, Gold Line Light Rail Extension, Alameda Corridor East
(ACE), etc.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the attendance at City expense, any
Council Member, and the City Manager or staff designee.
ANALYSIS
Conference sessions will include: Economic Recovery of Cities and Towns; Rebuilding
the Nation's Infrastructure; Federal and Local Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Efforts; National immigration Reform; Sustainable Development in Communities; and
Protecting Public Safety Resources. In addition, the City representatives will meet with
federal legislators regarding continued funding for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME program, Gold Line Light Rail Extension, Alameda Corridor East
(ACE), etc.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Expenses for this conference is included in the 2010 -11 Budget.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Submitted by:
Jan Saavedra, Executive Assistant
Attachment A: Conference Brochure
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Contact PRELIMINARYSCHEDULE— Subject to Change
2010 Conference
" Pre- conference Activities: Saturday, March 12 — Sunday, March 13
Saturday, March 12
9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Leadership Training Institute Seminars* I Seminar Descriptions (PDF)
Sunday, March 13
8:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
NLC Board of Directors Meeting
8:30 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
NLC Advisory Council Meeting
9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Leadership Training Institute Seminars* I Seminar Descriptions (PDF)
9:00 a.m. — Noon
Special LTI Seminar for Policy & Advisory Committees
1:30 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Policy & Advisory Committee Meetings
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Policy & Advisory Steering Committee Meetings
5:15 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Constituency and Special Group meetings
5:15 p.m. — 6:45 p.m.
Orientation to NLC for First Time Attendees
*Additional fees required
Main Conference Events: Monday, March 14 - Tuesday, March 15
Monday, March 14
7:30 a.m. — 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m
12:30 p.m. — 1:45 p.m.
1:45 p.m. — 3:15 p.m.
3:30 p.m. — 4:45 p.m.
5:00 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.
5:00 P.M. — 9:00 P.M.
Tuesday, March 15
8:45 a.m. — 10:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m. -12:15 p.m
12:15 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.
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Celebrate Diversity Breakfast*
Opening General Session
Concurrent Workshops I Workshop Descriptions (PDF)
Lunch Break (lunch on own)
Concurrent Workshops I Workshop Descriptions (PDF)
General Session
State League Caucuses and Receptions
Constituency and Special Group Meetings /Events
General Session
Concurrent Workshops I Workshop Descriptions (PDF)
Roundtable Networking Lunch
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1:45 p.m. — 3:15 p.m.
3:30 p.m. — 4:45 p.m.
5:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
6:15 p.m. — 7:15 p.m.
Concurrent Workshops I Workshop Descriptions (PDF)
Closing General Session
State League Caucuses and Receptions
The Capitol Steps
Wednesday, March 16
All -Day
Delegates' Pre - scheduled Capitol Hill Visits
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