REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 08/16/2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Council Member Wes Speake
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ADVANCE TRAVEL REQUEST FOR COUNCIL MEMBER WES SPEAKE TO ATTEND THE 2023 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE AND EXPO
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to consider approving the advance travel request for Council Member Wes Speake, to attend the 2023 League of California Conference and Expo in Sacramento, California on behalf of the City of Corona.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council approve the advance travel request for Council Member Wes Speake to attend the 2023 League of California Conference and Expo in Sacramento California on behalf of the City of Corona. The estimated total cost for the requested trip is $2,713.24, which includes airfare, hotel transportation, meals and other related fees.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
The League of California Cities Annual Conference is a valued tradition attended by Council and staff members from many California cities. The conference provides networking, advocacy, and educational programs that bring together elected and appointed officials, as well as city staff from all departmental areas to serve the grassroots interests of local municipalities.
The conference wraps up with the General Assembly voting at the Annual Business Meeting. It is important for all cities to participate in this process by registering their voting delegate to attend the annual conference and actively engage in the voting process. Council Member Wes Speake is on the Policy Committee and is the appointed voting delegate for the City of Corona.
Administration Policy No. 02100.001 (Travel and Other Expense Reimbursement Policy) requires all City Officials to obtain advance approval from the City Council for trips involving overnight stays or travel by air. ...
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