CC - Item 4H - Authorization to attend Leage of California Legislative conferenceTO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMQ,EEAAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILL CROWE, CITY MANAGER
DATE: APRIL 6, 2004
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
LEGISLATIVE ACTION DAYS, MAY 12-13,2004, SACRAMENTO
Attached for your consideration is information concerning the aforementioned event. It is
critical that cities participate in order to let the elected officials in Sacramento know that we are
united in our efforts to protect our local revenues. Members of the Legislature, the
Administration and the State Controller, Steve Westly, are scheduled to speak.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the attendance of any Council Member, City
Attorney, City Manager and staff designees.
COUNCIL A€ E!,,'C;
APR 13 2004
ITEM No. e~-
Leaque d California Cities
Better Cities-A Better Life
TO: Mayors, Council Members
City Managers, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, Fiscal Officers,
Intergovernmental Relations Officers, Department Heads
FROM: Chris McKenzie, Executive Director
March 15, 2004
RE: Legislative Action Days
Wednesday, & Thursday, May 12-13
Sacramento Sheraton Grand Hotel
1400 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.658.8200
FAX 916.658.8240
w ..cacities.org
The League, in conjunction with our partners in LOCAL (Leave Our Community Assets
Local), is holding our Legislative Action Days as noted above.
Given the condition of the State budget and our efforts to protect local revenues, your
attendance at this year's Legislative Action Days is more important than ever. „
We must make a strong showing of unity and strength in numbers as we convey our
message to our lawmakers and the Administration.
It is important that every city send a delegation in elected officials, top
management, public safety leaders, and community leaders to impress on the Legislature
the broad and deep base of support for the LOCAL cause.
Attached is the program announcement and program outline, with registration in
formation. The is no registration fee, but we must ask that you sign up in advance so we
can prepare for you. You can make your hotel reservations directly with the Sheraton as
indicated.
Because we want to coordinate dinner appointments with legislators so we have
maximum contact and effect, please work with your Regional Representative to set up
such meetings. ,
ADDED BONUS:
The League's Latino Caucus will be holding several workshops at the Sheraton Grand
Sacramento the morning of May 12 prior to the Legislative Action Days program. Caucus
registration opens at 8:00 a.m., and the opening session is at 8:30 a.m. The panel on
"Making Workers Compensation Work for You" is at 9:00 a.m., and the panel on "PERS:
A Costly Investment" is at 10:30 a.m. For registration information contact the Latino
Caucus at CalLatinoCaucus(cr7.aol.com, or John Arriaga at 916-669-1340.
T LEAVE OUR COMMUNITY ASSETS LOCAL 40
Dedicated to Protecting Funding for Police, Fire, Health
and other Essential LOCAL Services
www.caiocai.org
You Are In vited
Join Hundreds of California's Community Leaders at
LOCAL Legislative Action Days
Wednesday & Thursday
May 12-13, 2004
Sheraton Grand Hotel
Sacramento, CA
Register today on-line at www.calocal.org
The LOCAL Coalition urges you to be part of its third annual Legislative Action Days at the state Capitol.
Join hundreds of local elected officials, public safety, health, labor and business groups from around the
state and urge Legislators to protect our local services. Also, get an update on the Local Taxpayers and
Public Safety Protection Act - a November '04 ballot measure being sponsored by key members of LOCAL
that would require voter approval before the state could take local government funds in the future.
Bring your elected leaders, public safety leaders, business leaders, and community leaders to
demonstrate the broad support for protecting funding for locally delivered programs and services. Help
get the public attention needed to preserve local services by being part of a giant press conference on
the steps of the Capitol and one-on-one meetings with legislators in their Capitol offices.
Tentative Schedule
Wednesday, May 12
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 5:30p.m.
5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 13
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m
11:30 a.m.
Registration
Opening Remarks
Remarks from Controller Steve Westly
Discussion of Current Budget Issues and Strategies
Visits with Legislators (LOCAL will arrange)
Legislative Reception at the Sheraton
Continental Breakfast Session
Key Note Speakers: Members of Administration and Legislature
Press Conference and Rally on the Capitol Steps
Adjourn
There is NO REGISTRATION FEE FOR THIS PROGRAM, but PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE so
we can help coordinate meetings with your legislators, and prepare materials for you. Register on-line
today at www.calocal.ora or use the attached registration form.
Hotel Reservations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento at a discounted rate for
LOCAL Legislative Action Days participants. Please book your room by contacting the hotel directly at
(800) 325-3535 and identifying yourself as part of the LOCAL meeting. You must reserve your room by
April 9`" to receive this discounted rate.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
LATINO CAUCUS
13th Annual Legislative -Conference
May 12, 2004
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel
1230 J.Street
Sacramento, CA
Featured Panels
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The 13th Annual Legislative Conference will coincide with LOCAL Legislative Action
Days that joins hundreds of local elected officials, public safety, health, labor and
business groups from around the state and urges Legislators to protect our local
services. -
Honorary Co-Chairs (Invited)
Senator Richard Alarcon
Senator Gil Cedillo
Senator Denise Ducheny
Senator Martha Escutia
Senator Liz Figueroa
Senator Dean Florez
Senator Deborah Ortiz
Senator Gloria Romero
Senator Nell Soto
Assembly Member Rudy Bermudez
Assembly Member Ron Calderon
Assembly Member Ed Chavez
Assembly Member Lou Correa
Assembly Member Manny Diaz
Assembly Member Marco Firebaugh
Assembly Member Dario Frommer
Assembly Member Bonnie Garcia
Assembly Member Abel Maldonado
Assembly Member Gloria McLeod
Assembly Member Cindy Montaiiez
Assembly Member Fabian Nunez
Assembly Member Jenny Oropeza
Assembly Member Robert Pacheco
Assembly Member Nicole Parra
Assembly Member Sarah Reyes
Assembly Member Simon Salinas
Assembly Member Juan Vargas
8:00 am- REGISTRATION/CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:30 am- Welcome/Opening Session
9:oo am- "Making Worker's Compensation Work For You"
Panel discussion with the California State Insurance Commissioner, a California
State Assembly Member and a City Manager about program caps, cost containment
and bow to retain aid and grow business in your community.
10:30 am- "PERS. A Costly Investment"
Panel discussion with PERS board members and others about the rising cost of
pensions and investment portfolios, the rise of health benefits, and the lack of plan
flexibility. Invited speakers include PERS Board President Sean Harrigan, Chief
Actuary Ron Seeling, Division Chief of Acturial & Employers Services Division Ken
Marzion, Human Resources Director of San Leandro Justinian Caire, PERS Board
Member Priya Mathur, and Lobbyist Brian Hatch.
12:oo noon- Lunch with Members of Legislature's Latino Caucus
Register Now!
Name . Title Organization
Street City, State Zip
Fax
_ Check enclosed for individual/s ($25 for each registrant). Fee includes continental breakfast
and luncheon.
MAIL REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT TO: LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES-LATINO CAUCUS
770 L Street, Suite 1030, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 669-1343 (phone) * (916) 669.1339 (fax) 0 Tax Id: 94-6000835
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received in writing before May 7, 2004 will receive a full refund.
Cancellations received after May 7, 2004 are not eligible for a refund. People who have registered but have
not paid, and do not participate in the conference, will be billed for attendance. All cancellations must be in
writing.
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