CC - Item IV. B - Authorization To Attend League Of California Cities Mayors And Council Members Executive Forum _ July 25-27,2001, MontereyTO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER
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DATE: JUNE 5, 2001
RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
MAYORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS EXECUTIVE FORUM -
JULY 25-27,2001, MONTEREY
Attached for your consideration is information regarding the aforementioned conference.
This year's topics include: Diverse Communities, Technology, Energy Issues, Housing and
the State Legislature. Council has attended this conference on a regular basis.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the attendance of any Councilmember,
City Attorney, City Manager and staff as designated by the City Manager.
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LEAGUE OF
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CITIES
9 P e C P P 0 0 0 O
1400 K STREET
SACRAMENTO. CA 95814
916 658.8200
-'MAYORS AND COUNCIL
MEMBERS EXECUTIVE
FORUM
Wednesday -Friday, July 25-27,2001
Monterey Conference Center
You'll Want to Attend If You Are A...
• Mayor
• Council Member
• City Manager -
You'll Benefit By...
• Attending briefings on the critical state issues affecting cities
• Examining how your role as mayor or council member will be different in the future
• Discovering new and innovative community services programs
• Making and renewing valuable contacts and friendships
Don't miss this valuable, educational and enjoyable conference!
Note:
This conference wdl mn concurrently with the CommunitySe v cesConferenceat theMontemy anference
Center. Some sessions will be conducted jointly. Ifyou register for this conference, you mayalso attend
Community Services Conference sessions. You can view the information on the League'swebpageat
www.cacities.orn; or obtain by fax-on-demandat 8001365-0320, or request by calling 9161658-8227.
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"I' Get credit toward completing the League's Elected Officials Leadership Academy by
attending the sessions identified with this symbol. The Academy curriculum is designed to
provide you with a solid understanding of all the key subjects and skills you need to be an
effective and successful mayor or council member, who is well prepared to serve your city and
your constituents. The intention of the Academy is to encourage and provide recognition for
education. It functions on the honor system. Completion of the Academy presumes one has
participated in the educational sessions claimed.
Hotel Reservation Deadline: Friday, June 22, 2001
Advance Conference Registration Deadline: Friday, June 22, 2001
Mayors and Council Members Executive Forum
Preliminary Program
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 P.M.
1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
3:30 - 5:00 P.M.
S:30 - 7:00 p.m.
7:15 a.m.- 500 P.M.
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
The Mayors and Council Members Executive Forum and the Community Services
Conference will run concurrently, and you are welcome to attend sessions in either
program.
XF stand for Mayors and Council Members Executive Forum
CS stands for Community Services Conference
Wednesday, July 25, 2001
Registration and CityBooks Open - Portola Lobby, Monterey Conference Center
Opening General Session (joint)
LIGHTEN UP AND SUCCEED
Join us for an enlightening look at how self-motivation and individual productivity will assist
your success it the 2P, century. Through discussions and presentations you will learn some of
the characteristics of top performers and how you can adapt these qualities for your own. Learn
the practical, applicable, and inspirational strategies for keeping ahead of the challenges you face
daily.
Speaker:
Steve Simms, Speaker/Trainer, Brentwood, TN
General Session (Joint)
ENERGY ISSUES: AN OVERVIEW
Learn about the latest development in the state's ongoing energy crisis, including: fiscal and
other incentives for conservation and power plant siting, public power options for local
agencies and measures cities can take to reduce peak energy use to avoid rotating block outages.
Hosted Reception (joint)
Thursday, July 26, 2001
Registration and CityBooks Open - Portola Lobby, Monterey Conference Center
Breakfast Discussions
1. BEING RESPONSIBLE TO A DIVERSE COMMUNITY (XF)
As our state and cities become more diverse, your responsibility as an elected official is to
represent all sectors of your community. Hear from League Diversity Award winners how they
captured the changing culture of their cities and translated this into an effective outreach to an
increasingly diverse community. You'll learn from what others are doing and be able to take
home practical ideas to use in your own community.
11. USING TECHNOLOGY AS AN ECONOMIC AGENT (XF)
Success for cities today is often based on their communication strategies. Explore how to
effectively use communication technology as a tool to increase development, attract new
business, and enhance your cities overall economic growth and development.
III. CREATING COMMUNITIES IN THE 21ST CENTURY: THE FUTURE OF PARKS AND RECREATION
(CS)
The California Park and Recreation Society is undergoing a vision, insight and planning
program to determine the future of parks and recreation facilities. Find out what this will mean
to your community.
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Thursday, July 26, 2001, continued
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast Discussions, continued
IV. CALIFORNIA PARK USE (CS)
Learn about a recently completed survey on the use of parks by California's Spanish speaking
community.
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
General Session (Joint)
LEAGUE STRATEGIC ISSUES
This session will address vital areas of concern to all city officials and the League.
• Legislative Issues Briefing
• League Strategic Plan
• Fiscal Reform Initiative
• Grassroots Coordinator Network
10:45 a.m. - Noon
Concurrent Sessions
1. DEVELOPING THE POWER OF MAYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS (XF)
Mayors and council members have tremendous potential power and influence - if you choose
to develop them. This session will consider what you can do individually and collectively to
wield the influence your office and your city deserve.
II. QUANTIFYING YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE (CS)
The East Bay Regional Park District recently underwent a comprehensive economic analysis to
be able to quantify the economic benefits the district confers on the East Bay region. Learn
how this analysis took place, what the results were, and how you may be able to adapt them to
benefit your community.
III. YOUTH ARTS PROGRAM: AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE (CS)
Arts programs are crucial components to any community strategy that seeks to improve the
lives of children and citizenry. Learn about some dynamic programs operating in California.
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
General Luncheon (Joint)
CALIFORNIA COWBOY PHILOSOPHY -
Enjoy a view of politics past and present from a very different perspective. Listen to historical
stories, tall tales and some simple solutions for those with political dissolutions.
Jim Osterman, Cowboy Humorist, Madera
2:00 - 5:15 p.m.
General Session (XF)
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ELECTED OFFICIALS ROUNDTABLE 'T 1 CORE CREDIT
7bisinteractizrsession will identifyandducuuthefuturerola, relationshipsandrepomibditiaofynurposition
asap electedoffuial Thesmion willalso includea forum on decrtoping muncd kadersbip, preparing forand
supporting the role of mayors, and what the League can do to support elected officials.
2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
General Session (CS)
DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN FOR YOUR SENIORS
7beQdiforrtia Parkland Recreation Society' Aging Section hasdeLdopeda tool to measure the needs ofwhat
the senior community would like to haze in the next 20yearsand beyond Come findout what yourSenior
Center will need to do to prepare for the increase of"Baby Boomers"in the community. GetReady!
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3:45 - 5:15 p.m.
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
7:15 a.m. - Noon
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 26, 2001, continued
General Session (CS)
MOBILE COMMUNITY SERVICES
Mobile arts, recreation and literacy programs are gaining popularity in California's cities. Learn
about these programs and how you can duplicate them in your community!
Caucus Receptions
AFRICAN-AMERICAN CAUCUS
LATINO CAUCUS
Friday, July 27, 2001
Registration and CityBooks Open - Portola Lobby, Monterey Conference Center
Breakfast Discussions
1. MOVING ON: INSIGHTS FROM THE LEGISLATURE (XF)
More local officials are being elected to the Legislature as a result of term limits. Learn what
their experience has been as they moved on, and how it is instructive to you in understanding
their new perspective on issues important to cities. (Sponsored by CEWAER)
11. HOUSING BY THE NUMBERS (XF)
Just what is going on with housing in California? Get some answers about Regional Housing
Needs Assessment Housing Element, housing trends, census implications on housing, and
housing placement. Discuss some possible strategies to meet your housing challenges.
III. LANCASTER CARES (CS)
The City of Lancaster and the Lancaster School District have partnered to provide an effective
after-school program that meets the needs of the students, families and the community. Learn
about this 2001 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program and how you can implement
something similar in your community.
IV. BMX BICYCLE PARKS (CS)
Now that over 20% of California's cities have skateboard parks, many cities are receiving
requests for BMX parks. What are they? Find out about the City of Napa's successful BMX
park, and the difficulties and rewards of creating a BMX park.
Concurrent Sessions
1. ETHICS: BUILDING AND KEEPING THE PUBLIC TRUST (XF) IT .5 CORE CREDITS
You are effective only to the extent the public trusts you. What can you do to effectively
maintain and hold that trust?
11. TRANSPORTATION ISSUES UPDATE (XFJ
Explore some of the tough transportation issues affecting cities in California today and in the
future. Learn what is happening with water transit, grade crossings, high speed rail, gasoline
additives and vehicle emissions, and how they are going to affect your city.
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9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m. - Noon
Noon
Reminder:
1:30 p.m.
Friday, July 27, 2001, continued
Concurrent Sessions, continued
III. CENSUS BRIEFING (XF)
Join this session for a look at the implications of the census on topics including redistricting,
your general plan, economic impacts of projected population trends and growth, and how state
funding may affect your communities.
IV. COMMUNITY BUILDING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY (CS)
Community service departments are changing throughout the state and becoming umbrella
organizations to meet the diverse needs of their communities. Learn how cities are tackling this
change, the difficulties and the successes they are experiencing.
Concluding General Session (Joint)
CREATING COMMUNITY VALUE
In this inspiring closing session, learn how you can focus your skills to create a more
prosperous and vital community.
Speaken (Invited schedule permitting)
Leon E. Panetta, Sylvia and Leon Panetta Institute for Public Policy, Seaside
Adjourn
The Ralph M. Brown Act does not apply to conferences simply because a majority of the city
,council or other covered body attends. However, a majority of the body may not discuss among
themselves specific substantive issues at such conferences. Any such discussion is subject to the
Brown Act and must occur in a meeting that complies with its requirements.
Redevelopment Seminar Begins
Elected Officials Leadership Academy Begins
See separate announcements for program and registration information.
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Councilman Taylor requested a report on the Economic Development Meeting (Walmart
and Target).
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
CC-A APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS STAND LOCATIONS
**ft~C-B RE-AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES MAYORS AND COUNCI:LNIEMRERS EXECUTIVE FORUM -
JULY 25-27,2001, MONTEREY
CC-C RE-AUTHORIZATION TO FUND CAMBODIAN FAMILY SUPPORT
AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
CC-D AUTHORIZATION TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF BURBANK'S APPEAL
IN THEIR INVOCATION CASE 13V ADDING THE CITY OF
ROSENIEAD'S NAME ON AN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF
CC-E ANVARD OF BID-DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEM
CC-F AGREEMFNT BETWEEN TIIE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND THE .
COUNTY OI? LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE GANG ALTERNATIVE
PREVENTION PROGRAM (LAPP)
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCI-I, SECOND BY COUNCILWOMAN
CLARK that the Council approve the aforementioned items on the Consent Calendar. Vote
resulted:
Yes:
Bruesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez
No:
None
Absent:
None
Abstain:
None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION
A. DINSMOOR HOUSE - INSTALLATION OF ALARM SYSTEM AND
AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN RESTORATION COST ESTIMATES
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BRUESCII, SECOND BY COUNCILWOMAN
CLARK that the Council approve Post Alarm Systems' proposal for the full system installation
and monthly monitoring service and authorize the City Manager to undertake a cost .
assessment/options review for utilization/disposition of the facility for an amount not to exceed
$500. Vote resulted:
Yes: Bluesch, Taylor, Imperial, Clark, Vasquez
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
B. RELIEF FROM ORDINANCE NO. 811 (GARMENT MANUFACTURING
MORATORIUNI) - 2727 STINGLE AVENUE, UNIT 7
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMAN VASQUEZ
that the Council approve the request for relief Gram Ordinance No. 81 1, and direct staff to
process the required entitlement application, which requires a public hearing and CUP. Vote
resulted:
CUMIN:6-12-01
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