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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGEROC:
DATE: JULY 15, 1997
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND 1997 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
CONGRESS OF CITIES & EXPOSITION, DECEMBER 2-6, 1997
PHILADELPHIA
Attached for your consideration is information on the aforementioned conference. Sessions are
planned on economic development, civic partnerships and relationships, local government roles in
utility deregulation, welfare and telecommunications. The City has been represented at previous
National League conferences.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Rosemead City Council authorize the attendance of any
Councilmember, the City Attorney, the City Manager and staff designee.
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COUNCIL AGENDA
JUL 221997
I I ITEM No. 72-:, CC- E
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DECEMBER 2.6 c NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
EARLY REGISTRATION CUTOFF DATE
SEPTEMBER 26, 1997
CITY OF PJIII4UWLPIIR
EDWARD G. Rh.NDSI.I. •
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Dear Friends'
I am delighted and honored to welcome all of you to
our wonderful cin'for the 1997 Congress of Cities and
Exposition on December'_-6. 1997. We are working
closely with the National League of Cities to develop
programs that arc applicable to each of your commu-
nities. including sharing sonic of our own successful
projects_
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
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As Ilost City,we arc working very hard to plan special Vv smicoms,D .3(1004
events to educate and entertain you with Our unique
Philadelphia .style_ From history to culture,sports to Dear Colleagues.
shopping and museums to markets—the city is tmri-
valed in its diversity Voted the Best Restaurant City On behalf of the icl,C Board of Directors.I would
in America and the Friendliest City by Conde bast like to invite you to loin me in Philadelphia for the
Traveler_you will find cuisines from every continent 74th Congress of Cities and Exposition on December
in abundance, including the revered local specialities 2-fi. 7997.
like ch cesesteaks and soft pretzels In fact. the Clty of This year's thence is"The Challenge of City
Brotherly Love(and Sisterly Affection) has so much to Leadership_To Dream, To DareTo Do-" Host City
offer. I recommend al-hying early and staying on after Mayor Ed Rendell dreamed of a "new and prosperous"
the eoinenLiea Philadelphia Through collaborative efforts such as
public,/private partnerships,contracting for services,
As Mayor of Philadelphia,my opinion of the city is and citizen involvementhis leadership team is turn-
somewhat biased so I incite you to come to Ing Philadelphia ince a major destination city What
Philadelphia and see for yourself. I promise that your better place to have this years Congress of Cities than
stay with us will be lively and informative. Together
Philadelphia—a lace dream,todare. to Stop
aye can make the]997 Congress of Cities the best heydm"Geed Neighbors.
Grout Cities Showcase and
ever see what other daring cities have done this year
You must take the opportunity to register now for
1 look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia. the nations largest event for local officials from cities
across,'unedca Find out hay to make your dreams for
Sincerely, your city a reality. You oil he able to attend general
asessions and workshops which" Il give you a chance to
take new ideas back to your cities mid sec some of the
Edward G Rendell programs Philadelphia has successfully implemented
Mayor I look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia in
December
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GOOD NEIGHBORS, GREAT CITIES: THE EXPOSITION TECH CITY
• A SHOWCASE OF CITY PROGRAMS Delegates wiu an J the p r The cutting -e n I woven,
The"Goad Neighbors.Great 1.ces.d Shoue,he of CAN l t nim< turittv to:mend the nation s IlleIltt I Iw :netsdths-
Is hack by popular demand. The Shu wtc n in its second year is an largest and most reprea a. m ric City of Philadelphia Join
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country epresntiacvesrnnnthe ICpmed citiswi cities across the sivecasing the
catesttinn NLC, Public rodTechnology,licrdieInc
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Of die l from the tenured cities will p og anis to din product,services.the lean i gas demo.:md IoM ffr this hands-on
cuthey:he dards la lap rounning:rad inhplemencaion of programs o(whlch til211and ideal products ands nicer f the e
they ave particularly proud. More Wa '_all companies products and services for t
In keeping with this cents amferentre theme,"The Challenge of who provide senincl or prod- technologically advanced
City Leadership:To Dream,To Dare,To Do," showcase participants will nett dealing midi solid wast: nmunicipality.Demonstrations
share knowledge of how"m do :chat city officials have dreamed about collection,garb ig€recycling, from various forward thinking
accomplishing in the past.Maps and street signs will guide you around computer-ssoftware and hard- cities,and IBM.rill help reere-
t e Showcase which is designed to simulate a city street planware.traffic management, ate the nett "virtual communi-
TI e Shot ill be your opportunityto meet and compare t - emergency rescue vehicles. n"Tech Cox nor only brings
ttith your colleagues about how they are changing the way Cities do husi- eommmnic fon manage- you die best in local goyern-
nccs. Set your own pace for networking and sharing resources with die mem.energy.finance educa- - mem technology but also infor-
eeperL of Into itioa lion,and much more will motive workshops in the Tech
Come to Philadelphia and sec the Good Neighbors,Great Cities shape information and Theater- Tour Tech City and
Showcase that received rave reviews at hast pear's conference. You will resources to assist You and gain solutions for improving
takehome a xealth of ideas and alight from fellow city lenders who
city in debt-envie quality your community operations,
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know that when you dare to drm,v call get the job done cost effective services to the service delivery and efficiency.
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
December 2 December 3 December 4 December 5 December 6
General Registration General Registration General Registration General Registration General Registration
8:00 am. - 5:00 p.m. S:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m 8:00 a-m. - 5:00 p.in. 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m- 8:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
Leadership Training Leadership Training Opening General General Session General Session
Institute Seminars Institute Seminars Session 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a,m.
9:00 a.m--5:00 p.rn. 9:00 am. -500 p.m. 9:15 am. -11:00 am. Concurrent Concurrent
NLC Board of Exposition Workshops Workshops
Directors Meeting 11:00 ail?. -5:00 p.m. 10:45 a.m. -Noon 10:45 a.m. -Noon
NLC Advisory NI,C Resource Center Exposition Delegates Luncheon
Council Meeting 11:00 a.m. -5:00 .m- 10:45 a-m. - 5:00
9:00 am. -5:00 p.m. f p.m. 12:15 am--1:95 p.m.
Tech Ci IV NLC Resource Annual Business
Policy Committee 11:00 a.m. - 5.00 p-m. Center Meeting
Meetings
9:00 am -,N-eon Exhibit Niall Reception 10:45 am -5:00 p-m. 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
1:00 pin. -4:00 pm. 11:00 am. -1:00 p.m. Tech City Host City Closing
Orientation Session Concurrent 10:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Event
for First Time Workshops Exhibit Hall Lush 6:30 p.m.
Attendees 1:00 p-m. - 4:.30 p.m. Noon- 1:30 p.m.
63 to Resolutions Committee Concurrent Workshops..-k C` ate ' Altering 1:45p.m. -5.-00 p.rnp
Good Neighbors,
Good Neighbors, Great Great Cities Showcase
Cities Showcase 2:00p.m-5:0Op.in.
2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m-
Nominating
Committee I fearing
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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