CC – Item 5C – Federal Legislative Advocacy Days – March 13th- 15th, 2024 – Washington, DCROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER 7 —
DATE: FEBRUARY 13, 2024
SUBJECT: FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY DAYS — MARCH 131 — 15119
2024 — WASHINGTON, DC
SUMMARY
The City's Federal lobbyist David Turch & Associates is coordinating federal lobby days for
members of the City Council and City staff for March 13 — 15, 2024. Visiting while
representatives are in session provides the maximum opportunity to meet with them face-to-face.
The intent is to conduct meetings to discuss topics on Transportation, Public Safety, Economic
Development, and various issues affecting the City of Rosemead. The City Council will consider
authorizing the attendance of any Council Member and City staff who wishes to attend a Federal
Legislative Advocacy Days in Washington, DC on March 13 - 15, 2024.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the attendance, at City expense, of any Council
Member and City staff interested in attending a Federal Legislative Advocacy Days in
Washington, DC on March 13 - 15, 2024.
ANALYSIS
The Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy, adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2005-
47, requires prior City Council approval for out-of-state travel beyond an adjacent state. Funding
for this purpose is contained in the City's annual budget.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared & Submitted by:
Ericka Hernandez
City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM 5.0