CC - Item 4G - Authorization to attend League California cities conferenceTO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILL CR , CITY MANAGER
DATE: NOVEMBER 3, 2004
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES 2005 MAYORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS ACADEMY
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, JANUARY 12-14,2005,
SACRAMENTO
Attached for your consideration is information regarding the aforementioned conference. This
year's program includes sessions on fiscal oversight, Council staff relations, effective advocacy,
land use affairs and intergovernmental affairs. Council and staff have attended this seminar in
the past.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the attendance of any Council Member, the
City Attorney, City Manager and staff as designated by the City Manager.
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LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Wednesday, January 12 - Friday January 14, 2005
Hyatt Regency, Sacramento
You Will Want To Attend If You Are A...
Mayor or Council Member, either newly elected or experienced
City Manager or City Clerk in a non-manager city
You Will Benefit From This Program By...
➢ Learning how to build and maintain the public's trust
Learning the legal requirements and limitations on cities, determine
conflicts of interest and city reporting requirements
9 Developing a better understanding of your relationship with city
manager, staff and commissions
9 Discovering practical tips to avoid the pitfalls of predecessors
Develop ways to advocate your city's interests before the Legislature
➢ Gaining a better understanding of your role in economic development
and land use and how to deal effectively with the media
Learning how to exercise your fiduciary responsibility for city
resources, and what fiscal resources are available to your city
➢ and much more...
Three ways to Register:
-Register online at www.cacities.orgleveits
-Fax the Registration Form
-Mail the Registration Form
Those newly elected to the
council will find this
conference essential for
success in office.
Wednesday
January 12, 2005
PLEASE NOTE: Session times, titles, and topics are subject to change.
Registration Open
8:00 am -5:OOpm
Opening General Session
Your Priorities and the Politically Possible
9:30 - 11:00 am
In this lively and interactive workshop, explore the wide range of perspectives that you will need to consider when
working toward agreement for action, and get some tips on how to achieve that agreement.
CityBooks Open
10: 00 am - 5: 00 pin
General Session
Effective Advocacy And Key City Issues
11: 15 am-12:15 pm
This session will provide practical skills to develop persuasive arguments and testimony that serve your city's interests
General Luncheon
Your League And How To Use It
12:15 - 1:45 pm
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.
General Session
Relationship Between Council, City Manager and Staff
2:00 - 3:30 pm
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 and staff. Learn how to work together
while respecting those diverse roles. Learn how to enhance these relationships so that each understands the other and is
able to provide what the other needs to be successful. Leave with valuable and practical tips.
General Session
Your Financial Oversight Responsibilities - Introduction To Finance
3:45 - 5.15 pm
This session will cover your key responsibilities as elected officials in exercising fiduciary responsibilities. It will
address such topics as the local government financial cycle, elected official financial oversight duties, the importance of
structurally balanced budgets, tips on setting city council goals, the need for financial policies, avoiding
micromanagement and complacency management and the four stages of fiscal meltdown.
Legislative Reception - California History Museum
5:30 - 8:00 pm 1020 'O' Street at 10th - within walking distance of the hotel
Use this informal gathering to meet and chat with your legislator. Be sure you act now to extend a personal invitation
to him or her to attend the reception at the California History Museum. Shuttle Service will run from 5:15 - 8:00 pm in
front of the Hyatt Regency.
Friday
January 14, 2005
- - -
Registration Open
7:30 - 11:00 am
CityBooks Open
8:30 am - 1:30 pin
Concurrent Breakfast Sessions
Avoiding Pitfalls Of Your Predecessors - Tips For Office Holders
7:30-8:45 am
These sessions will explore some of the errors and pitfalls new officials can make before developing
experience and knowledge. Instructive ideas will be followed by questions and answers, and discussion of
the implications of actions.
General Session
Your Policy Role In Land Use Planning
9:00 - 11:00 am
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.
General Session
Intergovernmental Affairs: Your Role In The 'Bigger Picture'
11:15 am - Noon
This session focuses on understanding how the intergovernmental relations system works; what motivates
it; where you realistically are viewed in it; how you can act to be influential in it; what is ineffective (and
even harmful); and how you can keep current and effective.
General Luncheon
New Leadership Roles For Elected Officials
Noon - 1:15 pm
What are you going to do differently now that you are on the city council? As a leader in the community,
respect is not learned but earned. A good leader is decisive and consistent. Find out how to develop your
leadership skills while maintaining good relationship with your constituents.
Closing General Session
Succeeding With The Media
1:30 - 3: 00 pm
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 look like a leader.
Adjourn
3:00 pm