CC - Item 4E - Federal Legislative Advocacy Days - Washington, DCROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JANUARY 13, 2026
SUBJECT: FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY DAYS — WASHINGTON, DC
SUMMARY
The City's Federal lobbyist David Turch & Associates is coordinating Federal lobby days for
members of the City Council and City staff potentially in February, March, June, and/or
September 2026. Visiting while representatives are in session provides the maximum opportunity
to meet with them face-to-face. The intent is to conduct meetings to discuss topics on
Transportation, Public Safety, Affordable Housing, Economic Development, and various issues
affecting the City of Rosemead. The City Council will consider authorizing the attendance of any
Council Member and City staff who wish to attend the Federal Legislative Advocacy Days.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the attendance, at City expense, of any Council
Member and City staff interested in attending Federal Legislative Advocacy Days in
Washington, DC, potentially in February, March, June, and/or September 2026.
ANALYSIS
The Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy, adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2005-
47, requires prior City Council approval for out-of-state travel beyond an adjacent state. Funding
for this purpose is contained in the City's annual budget.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by:
Amanda Moreno
Administrative Services Manager
Submitted by:
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Bryan Chua
Assistant City Manager/Finance Director
AGENDA ITEM 4.E