REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 11/16/2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Council Member Jacque Casillas
SUBJECT:
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Advance Travel Request for Council Member Jacque Casillas to attend 2022 League of California Cities Leaders Workshop.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to consider approving the advance travel request for Council Member Jacque Casillas, the designated voting delegate for the City, to attend the 2022 League of California Cities Leaders Workshop.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council approve the advance travel request for Council Member Jacque Casillas to attend the 2022 League of California Cities Leaders Workshop. The estimated total cost for the requested trip is $679.75, which includes, meals, parking, and mileage reimbursement.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
Administration Policy No. 01200.001 (Travel and Other Expenses Reimbursement Policy) requires all City Officials to obtain advanced approval from the City Council for trips involving overnight stays or travel by air.
The League of California Cities hosts an annual Leaders Workshop, which is attended by leaders from multiple cities throughout the State. Each year, the Cal Cities Board of Directors and leadership from the divisions, departments, policy committees, and diversity caucuses come together for the League Leaders Workshop to shape Cal Cities legislative priorities for the upcoming year.
This gathering provides an opportunity for city leaders to review their progress on this year's strategic advocacy priorities, discuss challenges and opportunities for cities, and inform recommendations for 2023 advocacy priorities to be considered by the Cal Cities Board during its December meeting.
ANALYSIS:
The League of California Cities Leaders Workshop will be held November 30, 2022, through December 2, 2022. The conference location alternates between northern and southern California, w...
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