Agenda Item Wording:
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Authorize and designate Councilmember Greg Collins as the voting delegate and Liz Wynn as the alternate delegate for the 2021 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
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Deadline for Action: 9/15/2021
Submitting Department: Administration
Contact Name and Phone Number: Michelle Nicholson, Chief Deputy City Clerk 713-4512
Department Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council designate Councilmember Greg Collins as the voting delegate and Liz Wynn as the alternate delegate for the 2021 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Background Discussion:
The League of California Cites Annual Conference is scheduled for September 22-24, 2021. This conference will be held in-person at the Sacramento Convention Center. An important part of the Annual Conference is the Annual Business Meeting, scheduled for noon on Friday, September 24 (subject to change).
At this meeting, the League membership considers and acts on resolutions that establish League policy. Policies established by the League form a legislative agenda that will be used to evaluate State legislative bills and rule changes in the coming year, and to set priorities for pursuing issues of statewide interest to cities. Consistent with League bylaws, a city's voting delegate must be designated by the City Council.
Fiscal Impact:
The League of California Cities Annual Conference is the comprehensive statewide conference for city officials (council members and appropriate staff) to become educated on issues of local and statewide concern. Funds for conference attendance have been budgeted.
Prior Council Action: n/a
Other: n/a
Alternatives: To not participate in the League Conference and policy consideration.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
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Authorize the designation of Councilmember Greg Collins to vote in the best interest of the City as the voti...
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