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CC - Item 3J - League of CA Cities 2007 Mayors and Council Members• • ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: ANDREW C. LAZZARETTO, CITY MANAGER DATE: NOVEMBER 28, 2006 SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2007 MAYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ACADEMY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE SUMMARY Attached for your review is information regarding the League of California Cities 2007 Mayors and Council Members Academy Leadership Institute, set to take place January 10-12, 2007, in Sacramento. 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, the City Manager and staff designee. ANALYSIS Conference sessions will include: Policy Role in Land Use Planning; Relationship between City Council and City Manager; Practical Ethics and the Law; Introduction to Finance; and Dealing and Succeeding with the Media. FINANCIAL REVIEW Funds for attending this event are included in the 2006-07 Budget. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Submitted by: Name: Jan Saavedr Title: Executive As ' ant Attachment A: Conference Brochure APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: L E AG t1t NOV 1 3 2006 OF CALIFORNIA C I T I E S AN ORlEfWA.T4GN.F©R-N. E- AYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS Leadership Through Learning 6 2007 MAYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ACADEMY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Wednesday, January 10 - Friday, January 12, 2007 Hyatt Regency, Sacramento Who should attend? ➢ Mayor or Council Member, either newly elected or experienced ➢ City Manager or City Clerk in a non-manager city Hotel and Registration Deadline: Friday, December 15, 2006 -Register online at -vtww.cacities.or-levents -Fax the Registration Form -Mail the Registration Form 0to to ire f°~ t1to eA ri 10 111P NOY s s trB esd a AP Po th Those newly elected to the council will find this conference essential for success in office. Wednesday January 10, 2007 PLEASE NOTE: Session times, titles, and topics are subject to change. Registration Open 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CityBooks Open 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Opening General Session The Value of Basics Boot Camp 10:15 - 11:45 a. m. After a few council meetings, you discover that sitting on the "target" side of the dais means, among other things, you must be prepared. This session will help you prepare by revealing 10 basic rules for new council members. Speakers: Gus Morrison, former Council Member, Fremont Jan Perkins, Senior Advisor ICMA and former City Manager, Laguna Beach General Luncheon Your League and How To Use It Noon - 1:45 p. m. As a city official, you are the League, and its success along with yours, depends on your involvement and leadership. This session will introduce the services of the League of California Cities, how you can access them, and how you can become involved for mutual benefit. Speakers: Maria Alegria, Mayor Pro Tem, Pinole; President, League of California Cities, Sacramento Chris McKenzie, Executive Director, League of California Cities, Sacramento Your Legal Powers and Obligations 2:15 - 3:30p.m. You were elected to make things happen in your city. Learn the sources of your powers as a city official, and the limitations on those powers. You will gain a basic understanding of the legal authorities and restrictions under which cities and city officials operate, including the Brown Act. Speakers: Jayne W. Williams, Managing Principal, Meyers Nave, Oakland Patrick Whitnell, Staff Attorney, League of California Cities, Sacramento Effective Advocacy and Key City Issues 4:00 - 5: 00 p.m. This session will provide practical skills to develop persuasive arguments and testimony that serve your city's interests. Speakers: Dan Carrigg, Legislative Director, League of California Cities, Sacramento Legislative Team, League of California Cities, Sacramento Legislative Reception 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Use this informal gathering to meet and chat with your legislator. Be sure to act now and extend a personal invitation to attend the reception at the Senator Atrium in the Senator Hotel located at 1] 21 L Street, within walking distance from the Hyatt hotel. • 0 Thursday January 11, 2007 Registration Open 7:30 a. m. -Noon CityBooks Open 8:30 a. m. - 5:00 p.m. Breakfast Session 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Regional Division Forums - Building Your Local Network Enjoy a light continental breakfast while you network and get acquainted with others from your regional division. Learn what the issues are in your region. Speakers: Mike Madrid, Public Affairs Director, League of California Cities, Sacramento Amy O'Gorman, Regional Representative, League of California Cities, Sacramento 8:45 - 10:45 a. m. Policy Role in Land Use Planning Land use planning is one of the most important aspects of a city official's responsibilities. It involves the setting and implementation of the policies articulated in the city's general plan and its zoning code. Learn about tools and processes in land use planning such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This knowledge will help you foster a solid working relationship with your city's planning commission and planning staff. Speakers: Bill Higgins, Legislative Representative, League of California Cities, Sacramento Janet Ruggiero, Community Development Director, Citrus Heights Relationship Between City Council and City Manager/Staff 11: 00 am. - 12:15 p.m. As an elected official, there are various competing and legitimate values that drive you and your colleagues. Your success on the council requires an effective relationship with your city manager, city attorney and staff. Learn how to work together while respecting those diverse roles. Discover how to enhance these relationships. Leave with valuable and practical tips. Speakers: Kevin O'Rourke, City Manager, Fairfield Harry Price, Mayor, Fairfield General Luncheon From Surviving to Succeeding - Understanding Your New Role 12:30 - 2: 00 p.m. The luncheon session will cover personal experiences that will help you adjust to local public life. This will include balancing personal and professional demands with those of the office; what it takes to be successful; and, the importance of working as a team, even when disagreeing on issues. Speaker: Carolyn Lott, Manager, New Valley Connexions, Modesto How to Build and Maintain the Public's Trust: Practical Ethics and the Law 2.30 - 4:30 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 Speers, Executive Director, Institute for Local Government, Sacramento • 0 Thursday ,7anuary 11, 2007 Reception and Dinner El Circo - How to Conduct an Effective and Respectful Council Meeting 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a skit depicting the wrong way to conduct your city council meetings, comments as to the right way, followed by Q&A. Facilitator: Michael Jenkins, Jenkins and Hogin, LLP, City Attorney, Diamond Bar, Hermosa Beach, Rolling Hills and West Hollywood Friday January 12, 2007 ~r Networking Breakfast 7:45 - 8:45 a. m. Enjoy a full buffet breakfast as you join in lively group discussions. General Session Your Financial Responsibilities - Introduction to Finance 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. This session will cover your key responsibilities as elected officials in exercising fiduciary responsibilities. The session addresses such topics as the local government financial cycle and elected official financial oversight duties; and will stress the importance of structurally balanced budgets, tips on setting city council goals and the need for financial policies. You will learn to avoid micromanagement and complacency management plus identify the four stages of fiscal meltdown. Speakers: Bill Statler, Finance Director, San Luis Obispo Joe Goeden, City Manager (retired), West Sacramento Closing General Session 10: 45 a. m. - Noon. Dealing and Succeeding with the Media 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. Speaker: William Schreiber, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Porter Novelli, Sacramento Adjourn Noon