CC - Item 3G - League of CA Cities 2007 Legislative Action DaysROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ANDREW C. LAZZARETTO, CITY MANAGE
DATE: APRIL 10, 2007
SUBJECT: LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - 2007 LEGISLATIVE ACTION DAYS
- MAY 16-17, 2007 - SACRAMENTO
SUMMARY
Attached for your consideration is information regarding the League of California Cities
2007 Legislative Action Days.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the attendance at City expense,
including, if any, expenses in excess of $2,500, of any Council Member, City Attorney,
City Manager and staff designee.
ANALYSIS
Conference sessions will include: Updates and Action Steps on Infrastructure Bond
Implementation; Current Budget Issues and Strategies; Pending Legislation/Issues of
Critical Importance and Keynote Speakers from the Administration and Legislature.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Expenses for this conference is included in the 2006-07 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
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: 6~ re&-
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LEGISLATIVE
ACTION DAYS
Wednesday, May 16 - Thursday, May 17, 2007
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel
Take this opportunity to have your voice heard at the State Capitol. Meet one-on-
one with legislators in their Capitol offices. In addition, join hundreds of local
elected officials and appointed leaders from around the state to learn the latest on
infrastructure bonds, the state budget, and key legislation. Together we will
succeed in preserving and expanding local authority and responsibility.
One unique feature of the 2007-08 Legislature is that a majority of both the
Assembly members and Senators have served on either a city council or board of
supervisors. Let's not let them forget their roots. Bring your elected leaders,
public safety leaders, business leaders and community leaders to demonstrate the
broad support for protecting funding for locally delivered programs and services.
Plan to have an influential delegation attend and carry the message clearly and
emphatically to help get the public attention needed to preserve local services by
being part of this impressive event.
Registration is Free
Online Pre-Registration is required at
vv-.vw.cacities.org/events.
Deadline is Thursday, May 10, 2007
Housing Reservation deadline is
Monday, April 23, 2007
GENERAL INFORMA I
ON
Free Pre-Registration online is required at www.cacities.org/events.
Conference Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 10, 2007
Registration NO onsite registrations will be accepted.
Hotel Option (a): After you have registered online, a direct link to hotel reservations online will
Reservations appear. You will need a credit card to make a hotel reservation. Hotel reservations must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2007.
Option (b): After you have registered, call 1-800-325-3535 to reserve your hotel needs
directly with the hotel.
Room rate: $180.00 (plus 12% room tax, .045% California Tourism Marketing Assessment
and $1.50 Sacramento Tourism Business Improvement District fee).
6a If you require special accommodations related to facility access, communication and/
or diet, or have additional questions please contact Conference Registration at (916) 658-8291.
For information on local events within the city, please contact the hotel concierge desk or visit
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General From Reno (East): Take I-80 West to I-5 South towards Sacramento. Take the J Street Exit.
Directions follow J Street, and the hotel will be located on the right side of J Street.
From San Francisco (West): Take I-80 East to U.S. 50 East. Take the I-5 North Exit towards
Redding. Exit onto J Street. Proceed on J Street, and the hotel will be located on the right.
From Sacramento International .Airport: Take I-5 South to Sacramento and exit at J Street.
Proceed on J Street. and the hotel will be located on the right-hand side between l2th and 13th
Streets.
From South: Travel north on I-5 and exit at J Street. Proceed on J Street, and the hotel will be
located on the right-hand side between 12th and 13th Streets.
Hotel Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sacramento, 1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Check in - 3:00 p.m., Checkout-Noon
Parking Rates:
Valet maximum for registered guests: $21.00 per day
Self Parking maximum for registered guests: $13.00 per day
• Wednesday, 91ay 16, 2007 •
Sheraton Yfotef, Sacramento
Tentative Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: At this critical time following the week of the State Budget "May Revise the program
will need to be flexible to take advantage of developing opportunities to best wield our influence.
Pre-Session Discussion on Civic Engagement*
9:00 a. in. - Noon (Provided by League's Latino Caucus)
'The League of California Cities Latino Caucus will be hosting a discussion on the challenges of
civic engagement. Continental breakfast will be available. Limited space is available for this
session. Registration for this one session is on a first-come, first-serve basis by calling (916) 669-
1343.
Pre-Session Discussion on the State of Black California-
8:00 - 9:45 a.m. (Provided by League's African American Caucus)
**The League of California Cities African American Caucus will host a discussion by Assembly
Majority Leader Karen Bass on the State of Black California. This comprehensive report covers
an in-depth analysis of California's health, education and economic issues affecting the State's
African American community. Please register by calling (916) 658-8224 or via e-mail to Linda
Hicks at Ihicks(a)_cacities.orq. Breakfast will be provided.
Registration Open
11: 00 a. in. - 3: 00 p. in
General Session
1: 00 - 3: 00 p. in.
• Updates and Action Steps on Infrastructure Bond Implementation
• Current Budget Issues and Strategies
• Pending Legislation/Issues of Critical Importance
• Keynote Speakers from the Administration and Legislature
Time to Lobby at the Capitol (visits will be coordinated fur maximum effect)
3:00 - 5: 30 p.m.
Legislative Reception at the Sheraton (Invite your Legislator)
5:30 - 7:00 p. m.
Evening Free to Dine with Your Legislator
7:00 p. m.
(Aursday, Xay 17, 2007
Breakfast Buffet or Breakfast Meetings with your Legislator
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
General Session
8:45 - 10:45 a. m.
• Debriefing on meetings with legislators and administration officials
• Additional briefings by representatives of the Administration and Legislators
• Strategies on how to continue your advocacy efforts back home.
Adjourn
10:45 a. m.
Plan individual meetings and lunches with Legislators, or key staff