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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ANDREW C. LAZZARETTO, CITY MANAG
DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2006
SUBJECT: NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL CONFERNECE
SUMMARY
The National League of Cities Annual Conference is set to take place this year on
December 5 - 9 in Reno, Nevada.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize any Council Member, the City
Manager, or staff designee to attend the National League of Cities Annual Conference.
ANALYSIS
Workshops at the conference include the following:
■ How to Keep Your Economy Strong
■ How to Make Your City a Great Place to Live
• How to Engage and Communicate with Your Citizens / Residents
• How to Pay for Your Essential Services
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Funds for this conference are included in the 2006-07 City Budget.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
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Assistant City Manager
Attachment A: Copy of Conference Brochure
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Exposition can deliver a substantial return on the
public funds invested in your attendance. Here's how.
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matter what your role is in your municipal
you will find the resources you need to
al with the most pressing issues in your community
this year's Congress of Cities and Exposition.
ese resources include experts, insights, information,
er networks, case studies, products, services,
tdership training, and more to deal with-
Qualitv of life issues
Public safety
Infrastructure
Economic vitality
Affordable housing
Municipal emergency panning and
preparedness
Citizen engagement
And much more.
owe it to yourself and to your community to put
rself in the midst of all the people, products, and
sentations planned for this year's event. Take a
< at the highlights on the following pages. Then,
even more detailed information and to register
ine, visit www.nic.org.
The Congress of Cities is the only event in the United States
that is completely focused on helping municipal leaders and
managers find solutions to the most pressing challenges
American cities and towns face.
in general sessions and workshops, on tours, and in
Leadership Training Institute seminars, you'll discover ideas,
resources, and contacts that you can put to use in your own
municipal government.
The Congress of Cities is the largest gathering of elected leaders,
city managers, and local government administrators from cities
large and small, from all around the country.
In structured problem solving sessions, at constituency group
meetings and special events, you'll hear first hand what has
worked or not worked in municipalities like yours and take
home solutions just right for your community
The Congress of Cities brings more than 350 manufacturers
and suppliers to its Exposition floor. You will meet with suppliers,
learn about innovative solutions, compare costs and benefits.
and find new suppliers-all in one place.
You will take back company contacts, product and pricing
literature, customer testimonials, and hands-on experience
to help you make more informed procurement decisions in
the months ahead.
Al this year's City Showcase, you will learn about some of the
most successful programs municipalities have implemented in
the last year and meet staff responsible for program planning
and execution.
As you tackle important programs in your community, you'll
have the experiences of your peers to draw from, the support
of ofircials who have overcome like challenges, and lessons
others have teamed that you can apply to your own efforts.
Voting delegates representing member cities will cast their votes
on the National League of Cities policy positions during the
annual business meeting held at the Congress of Cities.
Your vote-as well as your participation, in formulating policy
throughout the year-is a testament to citizens in your
community of your active involvement in protecting local
interests, seeking federal funding to support local
investments, and ensuring national attention to local needs.
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America's Affordable
Housing Crisis
Henry Cisneros and Jack Kemp, both former Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development,
will take on one of the biggest concerns of U.S. cities-affordable housing - in the opening
general session of the 2006 Congress of Cities and Exposition. Don't miss this informative
discussion on affordable housing in America!
A former
mayor of San
Antonio, Texas
and a former
NLC President,
Henry Cisneros
was the first
Hispanic-
American
mayor of a
major U.S. city. During his four terms in
office,. he helped rebuild San Antonio's
economic base and spurred the creation
of jobs through massive infrastructure
and downtown improvements. In 1986
City and State magazine selected
him as the "Outstanding Mayor" in
the nation.
Cisneros currently serves as
Chairman of CityView, a community-
building company dedicated to
producing workforce homes in the
central neighborhoods of America's
urban areas. He is credited with
initiating the revitalization of many
of the nation's public housing
developments and with formulating
policies that have contributed to
today's record homeownership
rate. He is the founder of American
Sunrise, a community-based,
non-profit organization focused on
homeownership for working families
and after-school curricula for central
city children.
City Officials Report
Diminishing Quality of-
and Funds for-
Affordable Housing
J of city officials
re
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availability of quality affordable housing
has worsened since 2005.
-0' of city officials
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of quality affordable housing as one of
the three most deteriorated conditions
in their community during the past
five years.
f 1 o / that cities
~ 1 f that receive
Community Development Block Grant
funding report that cuts to this funding
are affecting their ability to provide
affordable housing.
During his
career, Jack
Kemp has
campaigned
nationally
for reform
of taxation,
Social
Security and
education.
He is the author of the Enterprise
Zones legislation to encourage
entrepreneurship and job creation
in urban America and continues to
advocate for the expansion of home
ownership among the poor through
resident management and ownership
of public and subsidized housing.
Kemp is founder and chairman of
Kemp Partners, a strategic consulting
firm that provides clients with strategic
counsel, relationship development,
and marketing advice. A nationally
recognized expert, Kemp has been
invited to co-chair the Council on
Foreign Relations' Russia Task Force
with Senator John Edwards. He has
also served on Speaker Dennis
Hastert's Saving America's Cities
Working Group since early 2005.
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a city treasurer, I have found the NLC
egress of Cities to be invaluable to
as the sessions and networking have
vided me with better tools to perform
duties, interact as a team with city
ncil, and serve my community."
en Avilla, City Treasurer, Carson,
"Serving as an elected official, the
challenges are complex, covering many
issues. The knowledge gained at the
Congress of Cities, whether through
sessions or networking, is a great source
of information to use in decision making.'
Staggs, Councilmember,
. Ohio
"The National League of Cities conference
helped me to gather information from
other municipalities and relate it to the
problems and issues of my city. It truly
is a learning experience:"
John Bazzano, Council President,
Hartford, Connecticut
"Interacting with peers and gathering
ideas from other cities is phenomenal
Elvi Gray-Jackson, Director-Joint
Interest Projects, Anchorage, Alaska
"The ideas I've picked up by attending
conference sessions and networking
with my peers from around the country
have been of immense practical value
to me as a Councilmember."
" I enjoy networking with colleagues from
all over the country and bringing back
programs or ideas to implement in my
city. Conferences are work intensive but
very enjoyable."
Betsy Stockard, Councilmember,
Decatur, Illinois
Steven Elkins, Councilmember,
Bloomington, Minnesota
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"By participating in NLC conferences,
I have a deeper understanding of
issues facing my community. And I
have access to the knowledge and
experience of other cities in defining
solutions for my community."
Joanne Sanders, Councillor-At-
Large, Indianapolis, Indiana
"Whether you are an elected official
from a small or large city, you will take
new ideas back from this conference.
Come to this conference to learn how
to reinvent your city."
Ed Oakley, Councilmember, Dallas,
Texas
"NLC is the organization for local
officials to be educated on best
practices, current issues facing cities
and towns, and to network face to
face with other officials across the
country who are doing it right."
Felicia Moore, Councilmember,
Atlanta, Georgia
Discover Strategies for
Success by Attending the •
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Moble VVorkshops
Reno has plenty of recent achievements to celebrate and an equal number of success
stories that you can apply to your own communities. Scheduled for Wednesday, December 6
through Friday, December 8, the mobile workshops will give you ideas for moving your own
city or town ahead.
In recent years, Reno rediscovered the value and
beauty of its natural resources. In this case, the
Truckee River, which runs through the heart of downtown, and
the area around it, has been revitalized. Near how a private-public
partnership added new life to the Truckee and other water
resources around Reno.
Lower the old Union
railroad tracks into a 33-foot deep trench
.I Create new rail lines and overpasses to move people
omdA and vehicles more quickly through downtown
Bring this mass transit public works project to fruition while
sting the environment, raising public-private financing, and
g in on time and within budget. Find out how the City of
met all of these ambitious goals at the ReTRAC mobile
workshop.
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In 2005 Reno stopped debating and started building
a full-service homeless "campus" practically in
r~~l sight of downtown hotels and casinos. Tour the
facility, learn about the services offered to the
homeless. and take back innovative ideas that can improve your
community's social welfare services.
The Police and Fire Departments of Reno and
nearby Sparks, along with other county, state, and
federal agencies created the Regional Public Safety
Center. During a tour of the facilities, see how this
approach to training has centralized northern Nevada's
icy resources, reduced duplication of effort, and cut costs.
In 1997, flood waters
poured 1 billior gallons of water into a former
gravel pit. With a sink-or-swim opportunity before
them, City of Sparks officials decided to dive into
= transforming an old rock quarry into a park with
swimming, and hiking-all of which has stimulated
rcial redevelopment around the area.
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Regional
collaboration is becoming an essential part of land
policy and planning in the 21 st century. On this
tour of Lake Tahoe, you'll hear first hand from
community and regional leaders who have been
instrumental in protecting Nevada's "Jewel of the Sierra."
-It takesa community to market
II America's largest historic district on a shoestring.
Learn how the Virginia City Convention and
Tourism Authority partnered with small businesses
e, . - I and major corporations to launch a new marketing
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it Virginia City back on the tourist's map.
The "biggest
little city in the world" is in the midst of an urban
renaissance. Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the
"'V 71 key projects underway in Reno's new downtown
Mobile workshops are free to fully paid delegates, but you must
register. Visit www.renonic.com to reserve your place today.
t` including developing new parks, museums, and
condominium units and diversifying the economy.
Nevada's
regulated gaming industry brings in millions of
r dollars in revenues for state and local government,
but at what cost to residents? Find out how
~ ~Nevada balances the operation of successful
casinos with the needs of communities around them.
Spouse and Guest Tours
This year's spouse and guest tours offer a wide choice of
activities indoors and outside: a day of snowmobiling, skiing,
or snowboarding; high-altitude golf; a steamboat cruise; a trip
to Donner Lake and Truckee, California; tours of Reno and
Virginia City; and visits to wine country and artists' studios.
For more information on each tour, schedules, and cost,
visit www.renonic.com.
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nference Workshops
~uilt on "How To "
Cities and towns large and small will discover innovative
programs and new approaches to local governance
in more than 40 concurrent workshops. Open to all
registered delegates and their registered spouse or
guest, these sessions bring nationally recognized
speakers, seasoned subject matter experts, and
experienced city officials together to address the
most pressing issues municipalities face each day.
This year's workshops address six important themes
concerning issues of critical importance to American
cities and towns. The descriptions below, and sample
workshop topics, will give you an idea of what's in
store for you and other professionals from your city or
town. Check the website often (wwnw.nlc.org) for the
full list of workshops and schedule.
Create a
Strong Local
Infrastructure
State and local
Governments own and
operate the vast majority
of the nation's infrastructure.
While local governments
continue to perform
traditional roles like collecting trash, building and
maintaining roads, bridges, libraries and other
community facilities, they are also tackling a range
of new and emerging infrastructure projects. To
successfully build on these efforts, local leaders need
to be equipped with the right tools to make smart
decisions surrounding infrastructure investments.
In this workshop series, you will learn how to plan
carefully and work cooperatively with all levels of
government and assess the resources and approaches
required to build a strong infrastructure at the local level.
TArrnnmmi rnications 101
Use of Public Access Channels
Role of Transportation and Infrastructure in
rvth and Expansion
Prepare for
the Unexpected
Even disasters we might
think of as "national" take
place locally. No matter
what the emergency
or catastrophe, local
officials-and local rescue
and emergency services
-will be part of the frontline response. And that's
what makes emergency preparecness at the local
level so critical.
I he workshops in this series will discuss comprehensive
as well as tactical emergency preparedness plans.
They will also address the importance of continuously
refining, updating, and improving existing emergency
preparedness plans Discover valuable resources and
proven approaches to supporting response efforts of
local agencies and to increasing your municipality's
capacity to respond in a timely and effective manner.
Communicating In a Emergency
Restoration/Rebuilding After a Disaster
Precarina for a Possible Pandemic
Pay for
Essential Services
Pro\iding essential services
to citizens requires a
comprehensive, approach
to addressing cost and
access. With the shift in
~--,ding streams and
fewer dollars coming from
the federal level, local governments are looking for
ways to raise money to pay for the costs of providing
public transportation, trash collection, electricity
and gas, and emergency services. This requires
partnerships among all levels of government and
across the communities so that assets are managed
effectively in order to allow local governments to deliver
on their dual mission of providing citizen services and
utilizing public resources efficiently. This series of
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workshops offers approaches to thinking tactfully about
in this series will focus on the critical components needed
cost, design and delivery of services in order to ensure that
to ensure your community is a great place to live.
local agencies are able to provide cost effective, quality
Improving Public Safety in Your City
services to citizens.
How Recreation and Leisure Programs Improve
Building and Managing Public and Private
Quality of Life
Partnerships
Local Leaders As Essential Partners in Improving
Sources of Revenue When Federal Dollars are Tight
Public Schools
Bringing New Revenue to Your City
Engage and
Keep Your
Communicate with Your
Economy Strong
Citizens/Residents
Economic vitality and
A growing disconnect between
competitiveness are essential
_ citizens and government has
to quality of life in cities and
highlighted the need for local
towns, and local leaders play
leaders to revisit issues of
a special role in advancing
democracy and governance.
economic development goals
Through this process it is
in their communities. Local
important that local leaders understand successful
governments that thrive in today's global economy focus on
strategies for involving residents in government and public
a variety of investments. This workshop series will examine
life while learning how to focus on developing an inclusive,
trends affecting local economies and discuss innovative
collaborative, and effective relationship with the entire
strategies to achieve economic well-being at the local level.
community. Workshops in this series will highlight
successful tactics for promoting inclusion and using
Regional Solutions for Economic Vitality
communication to strengthen democracy and governance
Building and Supporting Community Health
at the local level.
Programs
Using Technology to Increase Citizen Engagement
Assessing Your Community's Vitality and
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Building Inclusive Communities
Competitiveness in the Global Economy
Engaging Business Leaders in Community
Development
Make Your City
a Great Place to Live
Local governments are
responsible for maintaining
communities where their
residents can live, work, enjoy
recreational activities, and
have access to services.
As members of their own
communities, local leaders want to ensure productive and
healthy futures for their citizens and neighbors. Workshops
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Life Coaching Skills for Effective Leadership:
Balancing Your Personal and Professional Life
COMPETENCY: CORNERSTONE
Are you still trying to "do it all?" There is a saner, healthier way. Learn
how to balance the often competing parts of your life. The end result
can be intellectual stimulation, physical activity, a surer sense of
purpose, and a renewed passion for your work-and your life.
Marlene A. PontreNi, City Attomey, Tempe, Arizona
Building Inclusive Communities through Democratic
Governance
COMPETENCY: COLLABORATOR
The strategies and principles of democratic governance go hand-in-
hand with inclusive communities. Take part in a sample dialogue on
cultural differences, extract lessons from a number of democratic
governance projects, and hear from elected officials about the insights
they've gained from doing this work. Matt Lerghninger Director,
Democracy Workshop, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Bev Perry, City Clerk,
Brea, CA: Chsi NLC Democratic Governance Panel. Cosponsored by the
NLC Democratic Governance Panel and Equity and Opportunity Panel
How to Stay Motivated in a Changing World
COMPETENCY: CATALYST
Your city's future may be determined by how well you confront the
realities of today. Learn ways to empower and influence others to work
more effectively as a team, build empathetic communication skills,
and identity competencies that are essential for helping people
effectively manage change. Jennifer Webb, Chief Training Officer, Magic
Communication, Reno, Nevada
9;00 am - 12:00 noon
Conflict Management
COMPETENCY: COLLABORATOR
Healthy conflict plays an important role in our professional lives. Identify
your "hot buttons," learn how to resolve conflict with others, and take
home effective techniques for addressing interpersonal and group
conflicts in your role as a municipal leader. Steven B. Montague, Director,
99 Enterprises, Inc., Springtown, Texas
Community Vision
COMPETENCY: CATALYST
Does your community share a vision for its future? Review your community's
vision, its goals, key stakeholders, and resources. Work in small groups
to brainstorm ideas, identify the key elements for leading your community
into the future, and participate in a consensus-building process that will
work in your community. Sam Westbrook, Director, 9g Enterprises, inc.,
Springtown, Texas
Strategies for Strengthening the Availability of
Housing Affordable to Working Families
COMPETENCY: COMPETENT PRACTITIONER
Homeownership remains out of reach for many working families.
Discover how better education, retention strategies, and comprehensive
approaches, can help working families in your community reach-and
hold onto-their dream. Jeffrey M. Lubell, Executive Director, Center for
Housing Policy, Washington, D. C.
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Building Public Trust through Performance
Leadership
COMPETENCY: CORNERSTONE
Leaders can win back public trust by achieving results that matter. What
are we doing? How are we doing? How do we lead change?
The answers to these questions can help you evaluate your own
performance leadership. See how vision, participation, collaboration,
and inspiration contribute to building public trust. Kevin Baum, Founder
and Principal, InCentergy, Austin, Texas
Just Do It'. Building Coalitions and Connecting
Cultures with Youth
COMPETENCY: COMPETENT PRACTITIONER
The quality of life of America's aging population will increasingly depend
on the young workers of today. Find out how two unique youth
leadership programs help reconnect today's adult leaders with today's
young adults. Co-sponsored by the Institute for Youth Education and
Families (IYEF). Van Johnson 11, Vice Chairman, City Council, Savannah, GA
Managing Communication Style Differences
COMPETENCY: COMMUNICATOR
Take a look at the three primary communication styles under both
"calm" and "storm" conditions. Appreciate the unique contributions and
challenges of each and become more adept in managing
interactions with others. Dr, Neil Katz, Director of Organizational Training
and Development, Executive Education, Maxwell School of Citizenship and
Public Affairs, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
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Half-day seminars: $105
Full-day seminars: $165
allows local elected officials
to organize their professional development around critical skills
necessary for effective leadership. Each Leadership Training
Institute seminar addresses one of the five core leadership
competencies: Cornerstone; Competent Practitioner;
Communicator; Collaborator; and Catalyst.
To obtain more information or enroll in the Certificate of
Achievement in Leadership program, contact the Leadership
Training Institute hotline at (202) 626-3170.
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Building a Better Relationship with Management and
Staff to Create a Stronger Community
COMPETENCY: COMPETENT PRACTITIONER
Effective working relationships between the city council and the city manager
and staff are key to achieving your goals. Examine the relationships
between your municipalitys policies and administration and the roles of key
stakeholders. Take home strategies for building relationships and creating a
stronger community. Marty Vanacour, Principal, Dynamic Relations LLC,
Glendale, Anzona and Kathie Novak, Director, Rocky Mountain Program,
Center for the Improvement of Public Management, Graduate School of
Public Affairs, University of Colorado-Denver Denver, Colorado
Building Bridges: Leading Beyond Political
Polarization
COMPETENCY: COLLABORATOR
Discover ways to transform the deadlock of political polarization into bigger
and bolder initiatives. Gain insights into your public leadership philosophy
and learn how to cultivate hope and create a vision for the long term in the
midst of political conflict. Donna Zabnc, Co-Founder, Bainbridge Leadership
Center, Bainbridge Island, Washington
Building Public-Private Partnerships
COMPETENCY: CATALYST
"Who's going to pay for it?" Learn about a variety of funding models, with
cases of cities that have successfully used them to fund new initiatives.
You'll also hear the specifics of the corporate partnership model including
who to include, how to approach corporate partners, and how to divide
responsibilities. Identify the most appropriate funding model for your city
and identify key potential partners. Don McEachern, CEO, North Star
Destination Strategies, Nashville, Tennessee
Making the Case for Affordable Housing: Elements of
a Media Relations Campaign
COMPETENCY: COMMUNICATOR
Learn how to build effective coalitions to support favorable housing policies
and proposals, frame messages to constituents and stakeholders, and
engage the media in the affordable housing discussion. Take home
strategies that you can use in your media efforts, regardless of the size of
your city, your staff, or your budget. Julie Bornstein, President, and Bobbie
Christensen, Director of Communication Strategies, The Campaign for
Affordable Housing, Los Angeles, California
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Leadership Luncheon 12 00 Noon - 1:30 pm Registration Fee: $40
Join us as we recognize the newest recipients of the Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Certificates of Achievement in Leadership. This is a great occasion to
network with colleagues and demonstrate your support for your fellow seminar participants' leadership achievements. Facilitator. Leslie Burl McLemore, Chair,
Leadership Training Council, Councilmember, Jackson, Mississippi
Do You Have the Will to Lead?
COMPETENCY: CORNERSTONE
Today's chaotic times require leaders with a profound passion and will to
lead. Uncover your own personal talents, skills, and abilities and learn how
to manage the stress that comes with being a strong and innovative leader.
Peter Koestenbaum, Pnncipal, Philosophy in Business, Carr nel-by-the-Sea,
California and Roland Sullivan, Leadership Excelsior, Minnesota
Negotiation Skills and Strategies
COMPETENCY: COLLABORATOR
As the saying goes, "You don't always get what you deserve. You get what
you negotiate." Examine the strengths and limitations of your own
negotiation style. Find out how thorough preparation and an "interest-
based" negotiating process can help you achieve your desired outcome.
Dr. Neil Katz, Director of Organizational Training and Development, Executive
Education, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse
University, Syracuse, New York
9:00 am -12:00 noon
Guarding the Public Checkbook Fee: $130'
COMPETENCY: COMPETENT PRACTITIONER
Become more proficient and feel more comfortable with your financial
oversight responsibilities. Discover the"perils of micro-managing your budget
team and the importance of establishing an adequate fund balance. Len
Wood, President, The Training Shoppe, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
`Includes a copy of "Local Government Dollars & Sense: 225 Rinancial Tips for Guarding
the Public Checkbook"
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Community Branding: Whose Job Is It?
COMPETENCY: CATALYST
A community branding initiative can marshal-and help you get the most
from-the resources in your community. Find out what branding is, why its
valuable, and how it can make your community uniquely attractive.
Don McEachem, CEO, North Star Destination Strategies, Nashville, Tennessee
Working with the Media
COMPETENCY: COMMUNICATOR
Pick up practical tools and strategies for working with the media in a
political environment. Discover ways you can improve your interaction with
the media while disseminating vital information and policy accurately and
effectively. Participate in "stand-up," "ambush," and "round table" interview
formats. Bran Sobel, Pnncipai, Sobel Communications, Petaluma, California
Leading a Great Meeting with Effective Parliamentary
Procedure
COMPETENCY: CORNERSTONE
Become a more confident, engaging meeting leader. By creating a fair and
balanced atmosphere, you can run a meeting where participants respectfully
disagree, while advocating for your community's best interests. Learn how to
craft solutions based on the principles governing the democratic process.
Colette Collier Trohan, CCP-T, PRP, Padomentanan and Trainer, Silver
Sprang, Maryland
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Council Can Save Up to $370 on Registration Fees
NLC offers a special rate of only $360 for newly elected, first-time attendees and
for city council members (when the entire city council registers). This represents a
savings of $370 over the advance rate for nonmembers and $135 over the onsite
member registration fee. Take advantage of these considerable savings to discover
how the NLC Congress of Cities and Exposition can benefit you and your community.
Here's what's included in your conference registration fee.
. general sessions with nationally recognized speakers
e than 40 concurrent workshops addressing the most important
lenges facing today's local leaders
Host City Mobile Workshops
Opening Reception
lunches in the exhibit hall
:gates' Lunch
t City Closing Event
ess to the exhibit floor with more than 350 manufacturers and suppliers,
City Showcase, and Solutions Theater presentations
NLC DIRECT MEMBER CITY-Officials and staff from cities that pay dues
directly to NLC and to their state municipal leagues.
ASSOCIATE MEMBER-For-profit corporations and non-profit organizations
(including universities, libraries, non-municipal govemments, and regional councils)
that pay dues directly to NLC.
STATE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE MEMBER-Officials and staff from cities that pay
dues only to their state municipal leagues and not directly to NLC.
NONMEMBER/OTHER-Anyone (of icials, staff, individuals) or any organization
that does not pay dues to NLC or state municipal leagues.
Not sure of your membership category? Call the NLC membership office at
(202) 626-3190.
Early-Bird Registration September 29, 2006 Take advantage of discounts.
If registering by mail, your mailing envelope must be
postmarked by the same date.
Advance Registration November 27, 2006 Take advantage of discounts.
If registering by mail, your mailing envelope must be
postmarked by this date.
Register Online or by Fax November 27, 2006 After this date, please register
onsite.
Cancellations November 20, 2006 Requests must be in writing
and postmarked by the same date. Cancellations
are subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds will
be given after the cancellation deadline. No partial
refunds will be given if you decide not to attend
particular functions,
Hotel Changes November 4 2006 Requests for changes to
existing hotel accommodations.
If you have questions, please call 1-888-319-3864 or 703-449-6418 or send an
e-mail message to nlccocregandhousing@jspargo.com.
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Join an NLC Constituency Group When You Register
NLC's constituency groups consist of dozens of individuals from cities and towns
across the country. They represent special interests, citizen groups, or personal
backgrounds and experiences that deserve focused attention in their local
communities. They include:
Asian, Pacific American Municipal Officials (APAMO)
Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Local Officials (GLBLO)
Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELD)
National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO)
University Communities Caucus (UCC)
Women in Municipal Government (WIMG)
These groups hold special events at the conference, creating excellent opportunities
to network and share ideas and experiences among municipal leaders with special
interests. Many of these meetings and events will be open to all registered attendees;
others will be open only to those who have purchased tickets for events.
If you are already a constituency group member or are interested in becoming one
or participating in an activity at this year's event, transfer the appropriate code and
cost to your registration form. Constituency group members may renew their NLC
membership at this time as well. Constituency group dues or fees can only be paid by fully
registered delegates. Spouse, guest, and youth registration categories are not eligible.
2007 Constituency Group Dues and Activity Fees
Code
Title
Fee
Al
APAMO Dues/Activities (elected/member city)
$ 70
A2
APAMO Dues/Activities (electedinonmember cdy)
$ 85
A3
APAMO Dues/Activities (supporiing/corporate member)
$ 135
G1
GLBLO Dues/Activity Fee
$ 35
H1
HELD Activity Fee (electedimember city)
$ 90
H2
HELD Dues/Activities (elected/nonmembe( city)
$ 100
H3
HELD Dues/Activities (supporting/corporate member)
$ 110
H4
HELO Activity Fee (nonmember only)
$ 60
N1
NBC-LEO Dues/Activities Fee (electedlmember city)
$ 200
N2
NBC-LEO Dues/Activities (elected/nonmember city)
$ 225
N3
NBC-LEO Dues/Activaies (supporting member)
$ 300
N4
NBC-LEO Membership Luncheon Event (nonmember only)
$ 75
U1
UCC Member Roundtable
FREE
W1
WIMG Dues/Luncheon (elected/member city,)
$ 100
W2
WIMG Dues/Luncheon (elected/nonmember city)
$ 110
W3
WIMG Dues/Luncheon (supporting member)
$ 125
W4
WIMG Taste of Reno Luncheon (nonmembers only)
$ 55
W5
WIMG Welcome Reception
$ '30
If you have questions conceming your membership status, please call Constituency
Group Services at 202-626.3169 of the NLC membership office at (202) 626-3190.
Discount Airfare and Rental Cars
NLC is partnering with American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Enterprise Car
Rental Agency to offer discounted rates for airfare and rental cars. To take advantage
of these offers, contact the airlines and Enterprise directly at the following numbers.
Be sure to tell them you are attending the National League of Cities Congress of Cities
and give them the special number listed beside the phone number.
American Airlines
Phone: 1-800-433-1790, Group authorization number.A76D6AH
Frontier Airlines
Phone: 1-800-908-9068, Star Number: MC096G, Tour Code: G96G
Enterprise Car Rental
www.enterpdse.com,1-800-rentacar
775-325-3977, File Number: 54C7604
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Are you a newly elected official? Size of city?
Registrant's e-mail
Spouse/quest name' ($60 fee)
"Spouse/guest not eligible for a separate hotel room. Fee is nonrefundable.
Child's name (14 and under, no fee) Age
Youth delegate" (15-18, $75 fee) Age
"Local officials are encouraged to register youth as active participants in this conference
to contribute to NLC's youth agenda. If the youth delegate requires hotel accommodations
separate from yours, attach their registration form with your completed form.
Youth chaperone name ($75 fee)
(Local elected city officials are not eligible for this rate.)
Special Conference Rates
5
$360 First-time attendee
SG
$60 Spouse/guest (non-refundable)
7
$75 Youth delegate
8
$75 Youth chaperone
(not applicable to elected officials)
Registration Fees: Early/Online
Advance/Online
1
NLC Member City $455/$440
$495/$475
2
Associate member $455/$440
$495/$475
3
SML Member City $570/$555
$615/$600
4
Nonmember/Other $690/$675
$730/$715
Eligible for Early Fee if postmarked by September 29, 2006. Eligible for Advance Fee if post-
marked by November 27, 2006. Visit www.nlc.org and register online for discounted online rates,
Registration for Leadership Training Institute Seminars (December 5-6,
2006)
To register, refer to fees and codes listed on pages 8 and 9 in this brochure and on the website.
You must be registered for the conference in order to attend.
Tuesday, 12/5 Full-Day Code: $
Tuesday, 12/5 Morning Code: $
Tuesday, 12/5 Afternoon Code. $
Wednesday, 12/6 Full-Day Code: $
Wednesday, 12/6 Morning Code: $
Wednesday, 12/6 Afternoon Code: $
LTI Participant & Recognition Luncheon - $40 Code: $
Special Events
P1 $50 Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast Code Code: $
Constituency Group 2007 Combined Dues and Special Event Fees
To register, refer to fees and codes listed on
page 10 of this brochure and on the website. You
must be registered for the conference in order to attend.
APAMO DuestActivities
Code
$
GLBLO Activity Fee
Code:
$
HELD Dues/Activities
Code:
$
HELD Activity Fee (nonmember only)
Code:
$
NBC-LEO Dues/Activifies
Code:
$
NBC-LEO Membership Luncheon Event
Code:
$
(nonmember only)
FREE
$
UCC Membership Luncheon Roundtables
Code:
WIMG Dues/Luncheon
Code:
$
WIMG Luncheon (nonmember only)
Code:
$
WIMG Welcome Reception
Code:
$
(members & nonmembers)
TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE:
$
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Hotel Reservations: You must be registered for the Conference to reserve a hotel
room. To guarantee your room, all hotels require a one night's deposit plus 13 5% tax, per
room, 14 days prior to your arrival. This is required even it you plan to arrive before 6:00 pm.
It accommodations are not guaranteed 14 days in advance, the reservation will be canceled.
❑ Please make my hotel reservation as indicated below.
❑ 1 do not require hotel accommodations at any of the hotels listed below.
❑ Please contact me regarding suite information
Room Dates: Arrival Date: / I Departure Date: / I
Room Type: ❑ Single (1 person/1 bed) ❑ Smolung
❑ Double (2 people/1 bed) ❑ Non-smoking
❑ Double/double (2 people/2 beds)
Room types cannot be guaranteed, but hotels will attempt to accommodate all requests.
Sharing my room with (for hotel check-in purooses):
Special housing request (e.g., wheelchair accessible rooms, etc./ If you have special
housing or transportation needs, please contact NLC Meeting Services.
Hotel Choices: Indicate your first-choice hotel with the number "1." Number the other hotel
from "2" to '9" in order of your preference. The hotel listing appears in the order of the hotel map
numbers. Silver Legacy and Circus Circus are co-headquarter hotels.
Sgl/Dbl Sgi/Dbl
❑ Silver Legacy $961$96 ❑ Siena $891$89
❑ Circus Circus - Main Tower $89/$89 + $0.75 fee ❑ Peppermill $94/$94 + $3.36 fe
❑ Circus Circus - Sky Tower $79/$79 + $0.75 fee O Reno Hilton $94/$94
❑ John Asgaga's Nugget $94/$94 + $3 fee ❑ Atlantis $115/$115 + $3 fef
❑ Harrah's $89/$89 + $3 fee
Hotel Deposit Information: All major credit cards with an expiration date of 12106
or later are accepted at the conference hotels. All checks, government purchase orders, vouchers
or claims must be submitted to the hotel with your Reg ID number at least 4 weeks (f 11061200!
prior to arrival, and are subject to hotel approval.
Registration Fee Payment Information
❑ Charge my registration fees to VISA, MasterCard, or AmEx listed below.
❑ Enclosed is a check made payable to National League of Cities.
❑ A copy of my purchase order is enclosed. I understand payment must be received by
November 20, 2006
Hotel Deposit Payment Information
❑ Charge my hotel deposit to the credit card listed below.
❑ Enclosed is a check made payable to the hotel 1 am staying in. Please submit to hotel address
noted on NLC Meeting Services' confirmation at least 4 weeks (11/06/2006) prior to arrival.
Subject to hotel approval.
❑ A copy of my purchase order is enclosed. I understand payment must be received by Novemb
20, 2006. Please submit to hotel address noted on NLC Meeting Services' confirmation at iea.
4 weeks (11/06/2006) prior to arrival. Subject to hotel approval.
Credit Card Authorization: NLC Meeting Services is authorized to use the card below
to pay all applicable registration fees and to guarantee my hotel reservation. I understand that
one night's room charge will be forfeited if I fail to show up for my assigned hotel on the
confirmed arrival date unless I have canceled my reservation at least 72 hours in advance. I
understand that if I do not show at the hotel on my confirmed arrival date, my reservation will
not be reinstated for the remainder of the stay unless I instruct the hotel to do so. Reinstated
reservations are subject to hotel's availability. Note: some hotels charge credit cards immediate
upon receipt of reservation information to guarantee reservation.
Vma/MasterCard/AmEx Number Exp. Date
Card Holder Name
Card Holder Signature
Additional Credit Card Authorization: For hotel deposit only if different from the
credit card number listed above (Expiration date r 1VSt be 12106 or later, per hotel requirement.)
Credit Card Number Exp. Date
Card Holder Signature
Return Conference Registration and Housing Form to:
Fax: 703-631-6288 (Credit Card and Purchase Orders Only - No Checks)
Mail: NLC Meeting Services, c/o J. Spargo & Associates, Inc.
11212 Waples Mill Road, Suite 104, Fairfax, VA 22030
For more information:
Phone: 888-319-3864 or 703.449-6418
Email: nlccocregandhousing@jspargo cam
-Make a copy of this form for your records."'
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3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Registration
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Registration
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Leadership Training Institute
Seminars
7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Registration
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Leadership Training Institute
Seminars
Mobile Workshops
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Governance and Policy Meetings
Constituency and Special Group
Meetings and Events
5:45 pm-6:45 pm
First-Time Attendee Orientation
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Welcome Reception and
Exhibit Hall Opening
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Opening General Session
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exposition
Workshops
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Mobile Workshops
Governance and Policy Meetings
Resolutions Committee
Meeting
NLC Nominating
Committee Hearing
Constituency and Special Group
Meetings and Events
9:00 am - 10:30 am
General Session
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Exposition
10:45am-5:15pm
Workshops
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Mobile Workshops
City Futures Panel Meetings
Constituency and Special Group
Meetings and Events
9:15 am-10:45 am
General Session
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Workshops
12:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Delegates Luncheon
2:30 pm
Annual Business Meeting
7:00 pm
Host City Closing Event