I. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is seeking direction regarding the designation of a voting delegate and up to two (2) alternate voting delegates for the Annual Business Meeting at the League of California Cities 2021 Annual Conference scheduled for September 22-24 at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, California.
II. BACKGROUND:
The League of California Cities (the "League") was established in 1898 as a way of representing the state's incorporated cities. Their mission is "to expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life". Each year the League hold an annual conference. Included at the conference is the Annual Business Meeting where League membership considers and takes action on resolutions that establish League policy for the upcoming business year. The City of Coalinga, as a member, has the right to vote during the meeting via the delegate and/or alternates. Only those attending the conference can vote during the Business Meeting.
III. DISCUSSION:
In order for a delegate or alternate to vote on behalf of the City, they must be designated by the City Council. The Council may also appoint up to 2 alternate delegates, one of whom may vote in the event that that designated voting delegate is unable to attend.
Staff is requesting Council direction regarding the City's participation and to consider having a member of the Council and/or the City Manager attend the Annual Conference and decide who will act as the delegate and who shall act as the alternates.
Depending on the Council's direction, there is a form for the City Clerk to sign affirming the Council's decision regarding the voting delegate and alternate(s).
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
The Council may choose not to attend the 2021 Annual Conference in Sacramento, California.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for the Council and City Manager's attendance of the Conference has been included in the FY 21-22 budget. Conference expenses will come from the General Fund. | | |