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CC 2013-10-22_08.e. Voting Delegate - National League of CitiesMEMORANDUM TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER fo SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 22, 2013 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council appoint Mayor Ferrara as the voting delegate for the National League of Cities Annual Business Meeting. IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES: The only costs associated with this action are costs for attendance at the Congress of Cities, which will be primarily reimbursed by the League of California Cities. BACKGROUND: The City recently joined the National League of Cities. Their Annual'" Business Meeting will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2013, at the conclusion of the Congress of Cities and Exposition in Seattle, Washington. As a direct member city, Arroyo Grande is entitled to vote at this meeting. ANAL VIS OF ISSUES: To be eligible to cast a city's vote, a voting delegate must be officially designated by the city. As Vice President of the League of California Cities, Mayor Ferrara will be attending the Congress. Therefore, it provides an opportunity for the City to be involved in the voting process. ALTERNATIVES: The following alternatives are provided for the Council's consideration: 1) Appoint Mayor Ferrara as the voting delegate; 2) Do not appoint Mayor Ferrara as the voting delegate; or 3) Provide staff with other direction. Item 8.e. - Page 1 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING OCTOBER 22, 2013 PAGE2 ADVANTAGES: Participation in the National League of Cities Annual Business Meeting will provide the City influence on important national issues impacting local government. DISADVANTAGES: No disadvantages have been identified. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: No environmental review is required for this item. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMENTS: The Agenda was posted in front of City Hall on Thursday, October 17, 2013 and on the City's website on Friday, October 18, 2013. No comments were received. . . I Item 8.e. - Page 2