CC - Item 2B - National League of CitiesROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND
FROM: JEFF STEWART, INTERIM CITY
DATE: APRIL 14, 2009
SUBJECT: NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
CITY COUNCI
MANAGER
GREEN CITIES CONFERENCE &
EXPO -PORTLAND, OREGON -APRIL 18-21, 2009
SUMMARY
Attached for your consideration is information regarding the National League of Cities
Green Cities Conference & Expo.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the attendance, at City expense, any
Council Member, City Attorney, City Manager and staff designee.
ANALYSIS
Conference sessions will include: The Green Economy; Energy Efficiency; Alternative
Energy; Green Infrastructure & Storm Water Management; Clean Drinking Water; Trees
& Parks; Street & Traffic Lights; Recycling; Reducing Emissions; Transportation and
more.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Expenses for this conference is included in the 2008-09 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
ITEM N0.3~
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
National League of Cities
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LOCAL GOVERNMENTS CREATING A SUSTAINABLE
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FUTURE 2009
OREGON CONVENTION CENTER
Whether your city was an early
adopter of green practices and
innovation or is beginning its
"green" journey, the
2009 GREEN CITIES
CONFERENCE & EXPO
is the place to be.
April 18-21, 2009 ~ Portland, Oregon
National league of Cities
SUPPORTING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AS THEY LEAD THE WAY TO A GREENER AMERICA-ONE CITY, TOWN AND VILLAGE AT A TIRE.
www.NLCGreenCitiesConferenceandExpo.org • conferenceC~nlc.org • 202-62d-3000
ATTEND THE 2009 GREEN
C!i"iES CONFERENCE ~ EXPO
AND LEAVE WITH ANSWERS:
. What does it mean to be a "green" city?
.What does it take to be a green city especially in
tough economic times?
. What low-cost, high-impact "green" options can I
take as first steps in helping my city go green?
. How could being a green city affect jobs, the
economy and the health of my city?
. What building and zoning issues, federal, state or
local policies and regulations does my city need to
know about?
.What support or organizations exist that can help
my city go "green"?
. What do I need to do to create and take forward a
sustainability plon for my city?
. What have other cities experienced? Whom
can I talk to from other cities about their "green"
experiences?
Mobile Workshops
The City o£ Portland is scheduling mobile workshops
[}rat will highlight the city's successful and replicable
"green" practices. Mobile workshop themes will include:
• Sustainable Storm Water: sec examples of green streets,
c'cr,rtx,ls. I~zin++auer harvesting/flushing toilets and [Wore
• Waste Water Treatment and Biogas Power
Generation: tour the: waste°ti+~ater treatment pl:utt and see
biogas reuc++alilc eni•t•gy projects
. Green Urban Development: tour Portland's green building
and sustainable urh:u7 de+•elnptnent
. Ecosystem Restoration: see examples in an
urban eu~~ruunrent
. Alternative Transportation Modes: see examples of 1,LLl
light trill, streetcar. hike commuting and 11'ES (commuter rail line)
. Sunderland Yard: tour an innovative facility that recycles,
reuses and composts waste collected thruugh street maintrnattce
OpCC&GUnS
Conference Agenda
(Check Ir,e conference web site for periodic
updates on all conference programing)
Pre-Conference: April 18 8~ 19
Saturday, April 18
• Registration
• !~~Iubile 1Vurkshops
• CTI Full-Day Seminar
Sunday, April 19
. Regisu•ation
. Mobile 11`w•ksltops
. Ial Morning Seminar
Conference: April 19-21
Sunday, April 19
.Opening Session
• 1~1'elc:ome Reception
Monday, April 2Q
• Re.g'ISU'aUOn
• Exposition C)prn
. General Srssiun
• Etu-Felt
. 11'orkshaps
. \envorking Lunch in Ex-ho
. Team Planning & I~Tettivorking
Tuesday, April 21
. Breakfast in Expo
• Exposition Open
• Ceneral Session
• 11'Ol'kShOpS
. Closing Lunch &
Cenral Session
• `Ieain planning & Nctworl;ing
Post Conference: April 22
Wednesday, April 22
Plan your rrhn•tt trrtuel for l~rter on the 22nd in under lu
rtlleud these ufiliannl fio~l co7tferertre eUeltls.
. City of Portland's BEST :1+v:u•ds Breakfast
. L•'arth llav Event
• Solar Panels: tour a manufacturing plant and large
scalar instztllatirtn.
. Local Food Efforts: ~iit a variety of urban agriculture
prujccts
. The Urban Forest: see how to matlage for multiple benefits
Leadership Training Institute Seminars
To a[te~ed LTl Se~nir:ars, yore rrlust be registered for the conference. See xe)eb site for•ficll description.
The Green Cities Balancing Act: A Strategic Plan to Manage Current Needs
Without Compromising the City's Future
c1:00 am 5a10 pm Saturday-, April 1 S, 2[109 Re~istr•rrtiou Fee: $]45 Competency: Competent Practitioner /Catalyst (~ cl-editsl
Leading Innovation and Change: The Imperative for Sustainable Cities
Sl;OU ;tm - 12:30 pm - 5urtd:ty, .\pril 19, 2(IOS) Regirtrntio~l Fee: S95 Compru~ncy: Ciunpetent 1'ractitinner /Catalyst ~? credits)
General Sessions
Leading organizations, nation:illy & internationally renowned individuals and city representatives will provide their points oI• view on
ho+t cities fit into global efTOrts to reverse climate change:, create gl•een john and sustain the earth's resources.
Eco-Focused Exposition
find organizations tltat offer innovative products, services and expertise that help municipal governments develop and achieve dteir
emironmenrtl and susrtinahilih' goals. To learn holy }'our ol,ganization can sponsor or exhibit at the conference, visit the NLG web site.
Workshops (Workshop topics are subject to change.)
Workshops during tyre heart of the conference will ofTer solutions and practic ~-il steps that attendees can take back writh them to their
local cumrnunities. The program is designed to appeal to both newcomers to the green movement as well as cities already engaged in
"green" practices.
Worhsh.op themes and topics include:
OVERARCHING ISSUES
• The Green Economy: creating jobs and attracting businesses
in neyv :utci emer~ring industries
• Sustainability Plans: hoyv to develop a plan that meets the
needs of your cih'
. Community Buy-In: reaching the many audiences needed to
make a susu+inability plan successful
. Regional Cooperation: examples of successful regional
approaches to atstrtinabiliry
ENERGY
. Energy Effieleney: programs that can save your cin~ energy
and marry
. Alternative Energy: hot, to purchase renewable energy and
plan for thc~ linure
• Energy Utilities: sn att~gic-; to work with utilities to reduce
emissions and reconsider business models
^!r~,l ~ ~R,4L RESOURCES
. Green Infrastructure and Storm Water Management:
apprutu hes that arc• cost-ellrctive°, sustainable and
cnvirc>nmc•rttally li-icndl}~
• Clean Dflnking Water: ncty technologies that help
corrununitics address diminishing supplies
. Trees and Parks: et~dence to support tree planting and
parkland initiatives
GREEN OPERATIONS
. Street and Traffic Lights: how to make changes that quiclay
reduce enet•gy expenses
• RecyCling: the latest information and best practices
concerning municipal programs
• Purchasing: a simple method that makes a big difference
CLIMATE CHANGE
. Calculating Emissions: fording a reliable tool to provide
baseline inlorm:ttion and benchmarks
. Reducing Emissions: municipal plans and practices that cut
your city's carbc>n Ibotprint
. Adaptation Planning: preparing your city for unavoidable
climate change effects
COMMUNITY DESIGN
• Transportation: limding and implementing options that go
beyond the automobile.
. Local FOOd: innovative approaches to encow-aging
conununity gardens and farmers markets
• COnneCting the Dots: using sustainable land use plamting to
meet community go~ils
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Who is coming to the Green Cities Conference?
rind like-minded people at the conference, including city officials, public works directors, city managers and other city staff as well
as business leaders, ci+~c and association leaders and students/future city leaders, all of whom are interested in leading the way to a
greener America onr city: to++•n and +~illage at a time.
What will it cost to attend the conference?*
Affendee Type Advance (By February 16, 2009) Late/On-site (offer February lb, 2009)
NLC Member City $450 $525
Non-Member
Student $150 $150
Youth Delegate $100 $100
Youth Delegate Chaperone" $100 $100
'c~ddl`.i0'~al fey: fns ITI $Cr~~inar
How can my city take advantage of the $75 Team Discount? ~~~~ ~~--~I~..at:~~. Ip ~I~.: ~~:r::,i~r i~,,.
"lo maximire your learning and financial investment, C,recn Cities attendees are encouraged to assemble a team of key local players
including city o(ficials and business ci+~ic leaders to learn together 'The 'TEAAI DISCOUNT' for groups of three or more !i•om the same city
is $T.i oth each resrisn•atiai. Discount applies only if teen attendees register at one time and does not apply to student rates.
How can I attend the BEST Awards Breakfast?
NLC Goren Cities Conference and Expo attendees arc im~ted to enjoy the Ciy of Portland's l 7th Annual Businesses for an Em~ronmentally
Sustainable Tomorrow (BEST) Awards Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on 11'ednesday, Aptil ?2nd at the IIilton Portland and Executive Towers,
Grand Ballroom. The annual awards recognize Portland area companies demonstrating excellence in business practices that promote
economic gro++•th and em~ronmental benefits. Registration for the breakfast (S~0) is not included in the regttlar conference registration and
must be added. Visit the conlerrncr registration page liar details.
Whether your city was an early adopter of green practices and innovation or is begimung its "green"
journey, the 2t-fl~i 'VE.(: (JEZI:E~::~ C,I~hl1:S C.O;~Fl•:E:1~.11:I: fi L~il'O is the place to be. REGISTER ONLINE!
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NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NW
SUITE 550
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004
April 18-21, 2009 • Portland, Oregon
Oregon Convention Center
www.NLCGreenCitiesConferenceandExpo.org
conference~nlc.org
202-626-3000