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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
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FROM: BILL CRO , CITY MANAGER
DATE: JUNE 6, 2005
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RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
ANNUAL CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 6-8,2005, SAN FRANCISCO
This year's League of California Cities annual conference will be held in the City of San
Francisco. It provides the Council and staff with an opportunity to become informed of current
issues as well as the status of current and proposed legislation. There will be Department
Sessions, Concurrent Sessions, General Resolutions Committee meetings and the Annual
Business Meeting. Council and staff attend this conference on an annual basis.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Rosemead City Council authorize the attendance of any Council
Member, City Attorney, City Manager and staff as assigned by the City Manager.
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COUNCIL AGENDA
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Cities have greatly increased their political effectiveness over the last several years
We defied the conventional political wisdom in the State Capitol, by winning
Proposition I A with almost 84% of the state vote.
We've achieved our goal of strengthening constitutional protections of property tax,
sales tax and vehicle license fees. But our communities have other pressing problems
that require our unified efforts.
Now is the time we need to be Stepping It Up to assure that the interests of
cities and our residents are protected - to work for better housing, funding for
transportation and other infrastructure, protect funding for redevelopment and the
• greater good of our communities and our state.
We have the position, the ability, and the resources to inform and engage the public
like no one else can.
We have the relationships and the perspectives that allow us to be in tune with what
the people in our communities need so they can be the productive and contributing
citizens they want to be.
We have the contacts to tap the power and the talents of the great people in our
neighborhoods, our community groups and our businesses, to turn even the most
needy communities into thriving and productive assets for the benefit of all.
Now is the time for all city officials to join together and plan how we can step up to
these responsibilities.
The 2005 Annual Conference-will provide the place and opportunity.
01ou can provide the energy, vision, and commitment to make this leadership possible.
Be part of the start
Be part of the 2005 League Annual
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Fellow City Officials and Friends,
Since our last Annual Conference, we the League have become increasingly a
powerful influence in California. With the qualifying of our ballot measure, our
involvement with the Governor in crafting and then passing Prop 1 A, and more
recently our involvement with him in the pension reform issue, the League now has a
"place at the table"
With this solid foundation on which to build, we now must work on "Stepping It Up!"
We need to step up and secure our engagement and influence at both the state and
local levels to help guide our cities and our state toward effective solutions to the
many challenges before us.
We need to continually prepare ourselves with knowledge, skills and policies that will
enable us to provide the leadership that is needed if Californians are to prosper in an
inclusive, healthy and humane environment.
We need to step up to new responsibilities and roles as the very nature of leadership
evolves in the 21 st Century.
As is often noted, all politics is local. There are no public leaders more local than city
officials. We have a mission and obligation to rise to this unique service to the public
and provide the needed leadership.
Let us step up to that responsibility together at the Annual
Conference this October in San Francisco.
Pat Fklund
Council Member, Novato
President, League of California Citie
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Fellow City Officials:
Welcome home!
It was one hundred eight years ago that my predecessor,
Mayor James D. Phelan of San Francisco, launched what
has becorne the League of California Cities. Over these
many years the League has become a leading force for
good government at the local level and an influential
compass and rudder in the governance of California.
As the current Mayor of San Francisco, I am delighted and honored to welcome the
League Annual Conference back home, where it all began.
Since the last Annual Conference in San Francisco in 1997, we have accomplished
much in The City. You will find the area around Moscone Center, where the
conference will be held, now features numerous attractions, museums and
restaurants. We have been redeveloping the SOMA, or South of Market area, with
new housing and retail. And of course our famous Union Square area, where most
conference attendees will be staying, continues to be worthy of its worldwide fame
for restaurants and shopping.
So plan to come early and stay late. There is too much to see and do to rush in
and out of town just for the conference alone. You can learn more about all that is
happening here over the conference dates by clicking on www.sfvisitor.org.
10 k forward to seeing you in The City this October.
Sincerely,
Gavin Newsom
Mayor, San Francisco
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LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common
interests of California's Cities
To restore and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy in
order to enhance the quality of life for all Californians
We believe...
local self-governance is the cornerstone of democracy.
our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities of interest.
in the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in
solving problems.
in conducting the business of government with openness, respect, and civility.
the spirit of public service is what builds communities.
open decision- rnaking that is of the highest ethical standards honors the
public trust.
cities are the economic engine of California.
the vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local autonomy,
the active participation of all city officials increases the League's effectiveness.
focused advocacy and lobbying is most effective through partnerships
and collaboration.
well-informed city officials mean responsive, visionary leadership, and effective
and efficient city operation.
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The League of California Cities
is the cities' own organization,
through which city officials
work together to further
the common interests of
their cities and citizens.
• City officials determine
League policies and
programs to assure that
its diverse array of services
are those which best
meet the needs of cities.
For more information,
,please visit www.cacities.org.
League Services Include:
Legislative and policy advocacy on behalf of
cities, at both the state and federal levels
Educational programs and materials on
subjects of immediate concern to city officials
Ballot measure advocacy and grassroots
support development
Research and information exchange to help
officials perform their duties more effectively
Legal advocacy and assistance to city
attorneys in guiding their agencies in
the intricacies of the law
Western City magazine and other
communications with information of
relevance to city officials
Linking cities with beneficial service and
product providers
These services are available to all city officials, elected
and appointed, simply by contacting the League.
An easy way to access the Leagues services is online
at www.cacities.org. All officials are encouraged to
participate in League activities, for the League is
only as strong and effective as city officials, by their
involvement, make it. This spirit of cooperation and
mutual strength is captured in the League's motto,
"California Cities Work Together"
How to Get Involved
There are many ways to be involved in helping your
city - and all cities - through the League. Contact
your division or department officers, regional
representative, League board members or staff, or
one of your own city officials who is invdived with the
League to learn what you can do. You might help in
one or more of the following ways:
Be active locally in legislative advocacy
Participate in League educational programs
Serve on League task forces or committees
Work with key organizations in your city on
grassroots lobbying
Participate in the League's policy
development process
Become an officer of your
department or division
Contribute to newsletter articles or
Western City magazine
Participate in the information sharing on
the League's Web site and listserves
Assist in arranging educational programs
in your area
Volunteer to help lead sessions at
League meetings
Visit www.cacities.org to learn more and
keep up on emerging issues
Private Sector Relations
Although membership in the League is restricted to
the cities of California, businesses can be involved
with cities through the League by numerous means
such as being a League Partner, exhibiting at the
Annual Conference, advertising in Western City
Magazine, listing in MuniLink, or participating in
CITIPAC. For more information visit www.cacities.org.
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Policy development is an integral part of the annual
conference. The conference provides cities an
opportunity to focus attention and prepare a positive
program to strengthen cities. All city officials are
welcorne at and may address policy committee
meetings, the general resolutions committee
meeting and the annual business meeting.
Submission of Resolutions
Resolutions for consideration at the conference may
originate from city officials, city councils, regional
divisions, departments, policy committees, the
board of directors, or by petition at the conference.
Resolutions to be considered at the Annual
Conference must be submitted to the League's
Sacramento office at least 60 days prior to the
opening of the League's general assembly. For the
2005 Conference, resolutions must be submitted no
later than Monday, August 8, 2005, so city officials will
have full opportunity to consider resolutions prior to
the annual conference.
Consideration of Resolutions
Only resolutions that have a direct bearing on city
issues should be considered or adopted at the
annual conference. The League president refers
each conference resolution to an appropriate policy
committee for review. Policy committees meet
on Thursday, October 6, 2005, to review and take
action on resolutions, which will then be reported
to the general resolutions committee. The general
resolutions committee, which meets on Friday
October 7, makes its recommendations to the
Annual Business Session, which is held on Saturday,
October 8. For more information on the Annual
Conference Resolutions Process, please visit our Web
site at www.cacities.org/ACResolutionsProcedures.
Late-Breaking Issues
For those issues that develop after the normal 60-day
deadline, a resolution may be introduced with a
petition signed by designated voting delegates of
10 percent of all member cities. A resolution signed
by 48 voting delegates shall be presented to the
League president no later than 24 hours prior to the
time set for convening the League's general assembly.
This deadline is 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 7, 2005.
The initiative process should be reserved for truly
late-breaking issues. If the parliamentarian finds that a
petitioned resolution is non-germane to city issues or
is identical or substantially similar in substance to
a resolution already under consideration, the
petitioned resolution maybe disqualified by the
resolutions committee.
2005 Annual Conference Resolution
Calendar of Events
Monday, July 24
Deadline for submitting appointments for the
general resolutions committee.
Monday, August 8
Deadline for submitting resolutions to the
League office.
Mid August
Re,olutiom distributed to city officials and posted
on the League Web site.
Thursday, October 6
Policy committees meet at annual conference to
review resolutions and make recommendations to
the general resolutions committee on resolutions
assigned to each committee.
Friday, October 7
General resolutions committee meets to consider and
make recommendations on resolutions presented.
Saturday, October 8
Consideration of resolutions by cities in the general
assembly at the annual business meeting.
28th Annual Exposition
Meet with nearly 300 private firms, non-profit
organizations and public agencies during the
resource-full annual exposition, Thursday and Friday,
October 6 and 7. As your city's representative, focus
on how you can become a vital resource to your city
by learning about products and services offered by
the vendors. View a list of current exhibitors at
www.cacities.org/expo.
Preliminary Expo Schedule
Thursday, October 6
1230. - 6:00 prn.
Fxposition Open
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Attendee Luncheon in Expo Hall
3:15 - 3:45 p.m.
Complimentary Break in Expo Hall
5:00 - 6:00 p in.
Exhibitor and League Partner
Reception in Expo Hall
Friday, October 7
1 0 15 a.m.
10:1; - 10:45 a.m.
12:00 - 1:45 p.m.
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Exposition Open
Complimentary Break in Expo Hall
Attendee Luncheon in Expo Hall
Complimentary Beverage Break
in Expo Hall
Announcements of Prize
Drawing Winners
Expo Closes
FREE Expo admission for city staff who are not
registered for the conference and exposition! Ask
your staff to take advantage of meeting vendors and
gathering information about products and services
that will benefit your city. Your staff can pick up a free
0t t Ity visitor badge for admission to the Exposition Hall at
he Exhibitor Registration Desk located on the first floor
lobby of the Moscone Convention Center West.
Visit www.cacities.org/expo for schedule and exhibitor
updates. Contact Rebecca Caporaso, Exposition and
Specialized Marketing Manager at rebeccac@cacities.org
or 916/658-8237 for additional Exposition details.
Enjoy the Show!
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Exact times subject to change. All sessions at Moscone Conference Center West.
Wednesday, October 5
During the day
Optional tours and activities you
can reserve and do on your own.
See www.sfvisitor.org
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Early Registration and City Hall /
CityBooks open
6:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Welcome and orientation briefing for
first-time conference attendees and
those new to the League; meet up
with a mentor.
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Host City Welcoming Reception
and Entertainment
Thursday, October 6
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration, City Hall and
8:30 - 10:15 a.m. Policy Committee
10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Institute for Local
Opening Entertainment and Ceremonies/
Helen Putnam Awards Announcement /
Friday, October 7
7:30 a.m - 5.00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
12:00 - 1:45 p.m.
12.00 - 1:30 p.m.
11:45 -1
1.30 p.m.
1:45 - 3:00 p.m.
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.:
nment 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
(separate 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
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12:30 - 6:00 p.m. Exposition open
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch in EMo Hall
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Youth delegates lunch and program
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Informal discussion and
briefing sessions
2:00 - 3:15 p.m. Department Business Sessions
and Programs
3:15 - 3.45 p.m. Break in Expo Hall
3:45 - 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Program Sessions
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Exhibitors and League Partners
Reception (in Expo Hall)
5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Informal discussion and
briefing sessions
6:00 P.M. Evening free for city and vendor events
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10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m,
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Introduction and Installation of
New Board and Officers / Annual
Business Meeting - General
Resolutions Committee report
and voting / Closing Keynote Address
Adjourn
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Registration, City Hall / CityBooks oper
with breakfast buffet
Division Breakfast Meetinqsjoptional)
Informal discussion & briefinq sessions
General Session
Special Recognitions and Awards /
Keynote Address
Expo open
Break in Expo Hall
Concurrent Program Sessions
Lunch in Exeo area
Youth lunch and program
Division lunches (optional)
Informal Concurrent Discussion
and Briefinu Sessions
General Resolutions
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Wednesday, October 5 - Saturday, October 8, 2005 • Moscone Convention Ce
nter West, San Francisco, California
We offer three different ways to register:
Full Conference Up to 5 registrants
6th or more registrant(s)
1. Online: www.cacities.org/ac
City Officials ❑ $400 per person
❑ $275 per person
Fill out this form completely and return it to the League at the address below
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Other Public Officials ❑ $450 per person
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3. Fax the completed form to the League at (916) 658-8220
All Others ❑ $500 per person
NA
Please enter your name and title, as they should appear on your name badge.
One Day Only
Please indicate guest/spouse's name if attending (if guest/spouse is not a public
Pleoseindicotewhich dayyou will be attending:
❑ Thursday ❑ Friday
❑ Saturday
or city official). Please complete one form per registrant. Confirmations will be
mailed to the address designated below. E-mail will be used to update information
Up to 5 registrants
❑ $240
Offi
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6 or more registrant(s)
❑ $150
and confirmations.
City
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Other Public Officials ❑ $290
NA
All Others ❑ $340
NA
City/Company
Total S
Title
Spouse or Guest Registration"
❑ $9o
Name
City Attorney Papers"
❑ S50
ILG Luncheon
❑ S40
Mailing Address
Annual Conference First-Timer Discount'
❑ <S 100>
City Zip Code
Yearly dues for:
Latino Caucus
❑ S100/year
African-American Caucus
❑ $100/year
Telephone Fax
Asian-Pacific Islander Caucus
1.1 S 100/year
( 1 ( 1
Total $
E-mail
Grand Total $
Spouse/Guest Name
'See definition on page l8.
The cost of the attorney papers is nor included in the registration amount. Papers will be available at the
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conference. 11 not picked up at the conference. papers will be rnaded to the address indreared after the conference.
For special accommodations related to facility access, communication and/or diet,
call our Conference Registrorat (916) 658-8291.
Payment Information:
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NOTE: All cancellations must be submitted in writing and are subject to a $50
California Cities.
processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received after
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