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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OLIVER CHI, CITY MANAGER t7-~►
DATE: DECEMBER 11, 2007
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2008
NEW MAYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ACADEMY
SUMMARY
Attached for your review is information regarding the League of California Cities 2008
Mayors and Council Members Academy, set to take place January 16-18, 2008.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the attendance of any Council
Member, the City Manager and staff designee.
ANALYSIS
Conference sessions will include: Policy Role in Land Use Planning; Relationship
between City Council and City Manager/Staff; Practical Ethics and the Law; Dealing and
Succeeding with the Media; and Financial Responsibilities.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Funds for attending this event are included in the 2007-08 Budget.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Submitted by:
Jan Saavedra
Executive Assistant
Attachment A: Copy of Conference Brochure
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: a
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2008 NEW MAYORS
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Wednesday, January 16 - Friday, January 18, 2008
Hyatt Regency, Sacramento
Who should attend?
➢ Newly elected or experienced Mayors or Council Members
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Hotel and Registration Deadline:
Friday, December 21, 2007
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Wednesday
January 16, 2008
Registration Open
7:30 a.m. -Noon
0th-Books Open
8.30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Value of Basics Boot Camp
10:15 - 11:45 a. m.
After a few council meetings, you will discover that sitting on the "target" side of the dais means among other things you
must be prepared. Prepare by discussing 10 basic rules for new council members.
Spcakcrs:
Gus Morrison, Former Mayor, City of Fremont
Les White, Former City Manager, City of San Jose
General Luncheon
Your League and How To Use .It
Noon - 1:45 p. in.
As a city official, you are the League. Its success, along with yours, depends on your involvement and leadership. Introduce
the services of the League of California Cities, how you can access them and, learn how you can become involved for mutual
benefit.
Speakers:
Jim Madaffer, President, League of California Cities and Council Member, City of San Diego
Chris McKenzie, Executive Director, League of California Cities, Sacramento
Your Legal flowers and Obligations
2:15 - 3:30 P.M.
You were elected to make things happen in your city. Determine the sources of your powers as a city official, the limitations
on those powers, and a basic understanding of the legal authorities and restrictions under which cities and city officials
operate, including the Brown Act.
Speakers:
Patrick Whitnell, General Council, League of California Cities, Sacramento
Jayne Williams, Managing Principal, Meyers Nave, Oakland
Effective Advocacy and Key ('itti Issacs
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Obtain practical skills to develop persuasive arguments and testimony that serve your city's interests.
JVrcukcr.
Daniel Carrigg, Legislative Director, League of California Cities, Sacramento
Leo,islative Reception
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Join other newly elected Mayors and Council Members, along with State Legislators for a reception at the Sutter Club,
located at 1220 Ninth Street, Sacramento.
PLEASE NOTE Session times, titles, and topics are subject to change
Thursday
,7anuary 17, 2008
Re~_istration open
7:30 a.m. - Noon
Citv'Books Open
8:30 a. m. - 5:00 p. m.
Regional Division Forums - Building Vour Local Network
7:30 - 8:30 a. m.
Enjoy a light continental breakfast while you network and get acquainted with others from your regional division. Identify
the key issues in your region.
.`t,cakvrs:
Mike Madrid, Public Affairs Director, League of California Cities, Sacramento
Amy O'Gorman, Director of Regional Public Affairs, League of California Cities, Sacramento
Police Rule in Land Use Planning
8:45 -10: 45 a. m.
Fostering a solid working relationship with your city's planning commission and planning staff involves the setting and
implementation of the policies articulated in the city's general plan and its zoning code. Recognize the tools and processes in
land use planning such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Bill Higgins, Legislative Representative, League of California Cities, Sacramento
Relationship Between CRY Council and City Mata:ger;Staff
11:00 a. m. - 12:15 p. m.
As an elected official, there are various competing and legitimate values driving you and your colleagues. Your success on
the council requires an effective relationship with your city manager, city attorney and staff. Discover how to enhance these
relationships by work together while respecting those diverse roles.
Speaker:
Jeff Kolin• City Manager, City of Santa Rosa
Networking Luncheon
12:30 - 1.45 p. m.
C-*--.r ..ot..rnrL•inv with nther newly elected officials!
How to Build and N•iaintain the Pahlie's Crust: Practical Ethics and tale "'o,
2:00 - 4:00 p. m.
This lively session is designed to satisfy the mandatory ethics training requirements imposed by AB 1234
and reflects the Institute for Local Government's extensive research into public service ethics issues.
Planned with the Institute for Local Government.
Speaker:
JoAnne Spears, Executive Director, Institute for Local Government, Sacramento
El Circo - How to Conduct an Effective and Hespecttut L-ouncu ivnccung
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
During a full dinner, enjoy a skit depicting the wrong and right way to conduct your city council meetings; followed by
Q&A.
Facilitator.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney, Cities of Diamond Bar, Hermosa Beach, Rolling Hills and West
Hollywood, Jenkins & }login, LLP, Malibu
PLEASE NOTE: Session times, titles. and topics are subject to charge
Friday
January 18, 2008
Networking Breakfast
7:30 - 8:15 a. m.
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast as you join in lively group discussions.
Dealing; and Succeeding %%ith the Media
8: 30 - 9:30 a. m.
When the media calls for an interview do you panic or prepare? Receive practical tips on overcoming panic and how to turn
that nervousness into productive energy that will benefit your constituents the, media and you. These lessons apply with all
media and will help you be perceived and understood as a true leader.
Sp<,ur„
William Schreiber, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Porter Novelli
Your Financial Responsibilities - introduction to Finance
9:45 - 11: 00 a. m.
Uncover your key responsibilities as elected officials in exercising fiduciary responsibilities. Topics such
as the local government financial cycle and elected official financial oversight duties will be addressed. The
importance of structurally balanced budgets, tips on setting city council goals and the need for financial
policies will be stressed. Find out how to avoid micromanagement and complacency management plus
identify the four stages of fiscal meltdown.
Speaker-:
Len Wood, President, Len Wood & Associates
Audit Training
11:1 S a. m. - Noon
There is a new requirement for city auditors that will be in affect for the June 30, ?008, audit! Details include:
• Why the new requirements are in place
-The city council's new responsibilities and how to meet them
• The consequences of not meeting the new requirements
Michael Moreland. ?Managing Partner, Moreland & Associates, Inc., Newport Beach
Adjourn
Noon
PLEASE NOTE. Session limes, titles, and topics are subject to change