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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO—REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Conference/Seminar
From: Georgeann "Gigi" Hanna M/CC Meeting Date: 06/02/2014
Prepared by: Georgeann"Gigi" Hanna,
Dept: City Clerk Ward(s): All
Subject:
Council Delegate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, September 3-
5, 2014, in Los Angeles, California(#3281)
Current Business Registration Certificate: Not Applicable
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Motion: Discuss and choose Common Council delegate to represent the City of San
Bernardino at the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo,
September 3-5, 2014, in Los Angeles, California.
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
None.
Backp,round:
The League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo is set for September 3-5, 2014, in
Los Angeles.
The list of workshops is contained in the conference brochure,which is attached.
The budget information for this item has not been included because the account affected depends
on which Council Member is selected.However,the cost for registration before July 9 is $500
for the conference, or$275 for a one-day registration.
Supportinp_Documents:
League—Brochure-2014 (PDF)
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General Assembly/Annual Business Meeting as an attendee and/or Voting Delegate.
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LEAGUE'S
ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS PROCESS
Policy development is a key part of the League's legislative effectiveness.The League's Annual conference
40 Resolutions process is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of League policy.
The 2014 Annual Conference Resolution Calendar of Events identifies the key points in the process.
Submission of Resolutions Late-Breaking Issues
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division,department,policy committee,or the board introduced by petition at the Annual Conference.To
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the League's Sacramento office no later than 60 days least 24 hours before the beginning of the Concluding 0
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concurrence by five cities or by city officials from at
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a letter from the city or the city official in support. Friday,June 20:Deadline for submitting o
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Resolutions that are approved by the GRC,and Committee.
resolutions that are approved by the policy Thursday,September 4,12:00 p.m.:Deadline to
committees,but not approved by the GRC,are submit signatures to qualify a petitioned resolution.
next considered by General Assembly.Resolutions
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policy.Other action on resolutions can be:referred make recommendations on resolutions.
back to a policy committee,amend,disapprove,or
no action. Friday,September 5,12:00 p.m.:Consideration
of resolutions by cities in the General Assembly
at the Annual Business Meeting,Noting Delegates
must be registered at conference and must stay until
conclusion of voting.They may register for Friday only.)
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DUCATION
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A Regional Public Safety Approach to Bigger Than Fun— a Fresh Take on
AB 109's Local Impact Community Building
The imposition of AB 109(Realignment)on California who doesn't like to have fun?What if you could
communities has severely impacted public safety in and reinvent your city and build community through the f
around our cities.In Riverside County,an effort led by power of fun?Hear how the City of Rancho Cordova
the county's 11 city police chiefs in partnership with the and other cities are having amazing success boosting
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impact on the negative effects of AB 109.The panel will inspiring citizens to step up and create local events,
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outline the formation and funding of three regional AB celebrate the arts,explore leadership roles,and more =
109 task forces and highlight successes and local impacts. by empowering a local volunteer organization to lead �j
Attendees will be inspired to took at AB 109 regionally the charge.Learn the secrets to their success and v,
and begin working with county agencies to collaborate how other cities can do the same.Be prepared to
and share resources to effectively address the local have FUN! V
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All About Municipal Revenues— Your Community '
The Update Learn effective ways of eliciting public input and '
A constant concern for cities is to ensure their increasing neighborhood pride in underserved r
revenues are maximized.Coinciding with the 2014 communities.City staff has collected important M
update of the League's Municipal Revenue Sources feedback from non-profits,seniors and youth;
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Handbook,an expert panel provides real examples of volunteers assisted in the implementation including: o
revenue enhancement options,and new developments •Civic engagement through ethnic studies projects a the revenue arena.Discussions include general fees,
•An award winning Mobile Recreation Program
,pecial assessments and taxes,sales taxes,and other called Fun on the Run 3
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relevant actions and propositions. U
•Intergenerational projects created through ,
Alternative Methods of Fire Service-Based community dialogues M
Service Delivery: Best Practices •Gang Reduction Intervention Partnerships to
Economic reality,elected officials,and other outside create a mentor program for at risk youth T_
influences are compelling fire service leaders to take a •A Parent Leadership Institute to help Spanish N
speaking parents navigate the school system and mi
serious look at how we deliver service,staff apparatus �
and deploy resources.During this interactive session, give a voice to our underserved. s
respected California fire service leaders will share the These programs run on a shoe string budget. o
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they are experiencing from their efforts to re-engineer City Attorneys Track mi
their staffing and deployment.This session will be of The League City Attorneys'Department will present R
interest to elected officials and city managers in addition its Minimum Continuing Legal Education program at J
to Fire Chiefs. the Annual Conference.Updates will be offered in four
municipal litigation subject areas:General Municipal
Beverly Hills Customer Service Initiative Law,Torts&Civil Rights,Labor&Employment,and E
Guided by the Six Essential Elements for Creating a Land Use&CEQA.Additional topics will include:
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Culture of ServiceTM-setting expectations,training your Controlling Employee Pension and Retiree Medical
team to provide great service,empowering your team, Benefit Costs,Defending Fair Housing Claims and Q
measurement and feedback,celebrating successes,and Enforcement Actions,and Regulating Non-Emergency
project and process improvements-the City of Beverly vehicles and Car Service Businesses.Final topics and
Hills is building a service-driven culture.Learn why focusing speakers for the track will be posted on the Annual
on service quality in government is imperative,internally Conference event website later in the year.Elected
and externally;what the City is doing,how they're doing it; officials and city staff are welcome to attend the City
and how your organization can too! Attorneys'Department presentations.
Sessions and speakers are subject to change.
TRACK KEY: Loll City Attorneys � Fire Leadership a Human Resources ip League Partners
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Communicating Complex and Controversial Dog Whisperer Cesar Milian:
' Issues in an Era of Headlines Mastering Leadership
In today's world where exponentially increasing media Get up-close and personal with nationally recognized dog
sources are constantly competing for our attention, expert,Cesar Milian the Dog Whisperer,as he shares his
communicating important information and resonating thoughts on mastering leadership by understanding how tc
with constituents can be difficult.This process becomes take charge and become a pack leader.
more challenging when cities need to communicate
Y, quickly on complex issues or controversial subjects.With Enhancing Neighborhood Livability Through
the right approach to selecting communications content, the Use Of Code Enforcement Receiverships
Y:> developing themes and messages,and making strategic Health&Safety Code receiverships are powerful,court- U
use of all media tools available,cities large and small can supervised tools which can transform neighborhoods.The} c
reach their residents—or a targeted group of stakeholders can be employed to combat substandard single-and multi a
x —quickly and effectively.Importantly,they can resonate family residential properties,dangerous and dilapidated =
with constituents in a way that promotes engagement and commercial properties,hoarders,drug sales,and other v
builds consensus. illegal property uses.Learn about the attributes of an
effective and cost-effective receivership program,identify
Continuing the Conversation: Bullying and potential pitfalls and the means to avoid them,and hear w
Municipal Responsibility several case studies. a°,
Non-discriminatory and anti-harassment policies are '
important tools for municipalities to communicate Fire Department EMS Cost Recovery
community values and sustain public safety.Examine the City managers and elected officials should consider severe —�
municipal responsibilities in implementing state,federal, major points when dealing with emergency medical servic
and local laws related to bullying and discriminatory delivery systems.Discuss why it can be advantageous for
practices in City Hall and beyond.Through the cooperative local governments to provide EMS via their fire departmer
engagement of civic and community groups,public Assess current and upcoming cost recovery opportunities o
safety officers and schools,learn about model policies, as a result of federal legislation.Determine how the _
best practices,and case studies to demonstrate how to provision of EMS subsidizes insurance companies unless
K effectively implement proactive and culturally appropriate locals perform appropriate cost analysis and billing of tha: o
initiatives. companies.Establish the value of EMS within fire service i v
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resources and set forth a clear understanding of how Does your city need to renew an existing voter tax?Get o Ni
entities provide assistance to each other for their common the election treadmill by removing its sunset provision?R d
benefit.Learn the best practices to be considered when a new measure in a tough community?Fight a tax repeal s
crafting cooperative agreements from the perspective of a initiative?Hear from top experts about what other cities: c
city attorney and risk management professionals.Specific doing to permanently extend voter-approved taxes beyon m
issues related to public safety will be covered. their sunsets,protect existing taxes or fees from tea pare :'
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Don't Tweet Your Way To Termination:Social old sewer systems,and aging public buildings with simpl(
Media&the Public Workplace majority measures.Hear one city's inspiring story of ballo
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•Concerted activity,free speech,and employee Every community faces its own set of challenges,but in
discipline; the current economic climate,one common challenge
•use of social media in workplace investigations; has emerged:trying to deliver more and better services to
•Use of social media as evidence in litigation;and citizens with limited resources.From short-term consuitin
•Social media policies and practices for cities.i long-term partnerships,the private sector is poised to be:
effective partner for innovation and service delivery.Five 1,
steps to implement public-private partnerships will be she
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The high costs arising from incurring an expense(such as Change and Transition
promising retiree medical or pension costs)and postponing How can elected and appointed leaders keep their
payment(pay as you go or PERS rates below the needed perspectives and positive attitudes in the face of divided
levels)will be highlighted. councils,angry residents,financial pressures,hostile media,
and rapidly changing senior staffing?What techniques can ;
How to Budget for Your Stormwater Program we employ to support ourselves and our teams in times of
There is change underway In stormwater regulation intense change or transition?The panelists will facilitate
requiring a new level of response from municipalities. structured discussions of what is changing and making
Municipalities will need to invest in a variety of actions, governing all the tougher and what attendees can do to
including capital improvements.Some key requirements keep their passions and focus in the midst of it.
over the next five years include: :'.;
•Total Maximum Daily Loads(TMDLs) Keys to Success: Understanding Differences U
•State Boardsnash Amendment between Private and Public Employment
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•U.S.EPA initiatives:Electronic Reporting Rule,Water raised by council members and department heads related
Quality Standards Clarifications to discipline,retirement,use of public funds,and overtime.
•Condition on State Mandates Stormwater Test Claims Develop a practical understanding of public service as well
An overview of these issues and discuss the resources a as identifying key legal distinctions, ) ° -
typical city will need to comply with stormwater program °}
requirements will be discussed. Lessons from the Field:Cities for
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Impact of Skateparks:Crime Reduction and Hear from a panel of cities that received grants and
Benefits to At-Risk Youth consultation for developing their workforce health c
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earn how to overcome the negative perception often programs(through Cities for Workforce Health,an initiative o
attached to skateboarders and skateboard parks.Hear made possible through the League Partner Program). ca
evidence of crime reduction based on an experience with Cities will share the factors that led to the success of
the skatepark management division along with industry their program,the challenges and barriers and how they M
statistics.Information will be shared on the benefits of overcame them,and recommendations for other cities on
skateboarding for at-risk youth. how to develop their own program.01 r
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A number of health care reform provisions are likely For many low-income children,school closures for o
to impact whether your organization will continue summer vacation means an end to the daily nutritious CO
sponsoring a major medical plan,what kind of plan,and meal provided by the school lunch program and limited �
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who will be eligible.Understand an organization's options access to learning and enrichment opportunities.City
and review a five step action plan to develop your long- leaders have an opportunity to bridge the summer nutrition J
term strategy.Information to help explore the following and learning gap and develop sustainable community
questions will be provided: partnerships by linking public libraries with USDA summer =
•WIII you play or pay? nutrition programs.Through the experiences of Lunch at E
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couple of years? of children and youth when school is out.
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Making the Marriage Work: Effective Panhandling&Prayer. Regulating Conduct
Relationships from Engagement to Separation Under Recent Case Law
what makes an effective Council-Manager relationship Panhandling regulations and legislative invocations—
work?Learn from well-respected,veteran professionals once considered a relatively settled area of constitutional
about the best practices.Hear candid insights on how to law came under significant scrutiny as a result of the
i recruit the perfect manager for your city,strategies for Due Process revolution of the 1960s.Since then,the
ensuring good communication and top quality service.Other Supreme Court has attempted to balance First Amendment
topics include succession planning and,should it become protections and the government's desire to achieve policy
necessary,how to arrange for an amicable separation.Even interests.Discussions focus on:panhandling regulations
happy marriages can benefit from wise counsel. and legislative invocations,the origins of supreme Court
jurisprudence and evaluate status of the Supreme Court's
Meeting California's Future Energy Needs; decision,Town of Greece and other decisions,and provide
impacts and Opportunities for Cities tips to consider when faced with a request to draft a local c
The California electric industry is in the midst of law or policy regulating panhandling or invocations.LOW
` unprecedented change and transformation.Today,new
r. ? technologies such as solar photovoltaics,battery storage, Public Service, Private Capital ;
4 fuel cells,geothermal energy,wind,micro turbines,and Receive an overview of the latest developments in 'J
electric vehicle enhanced storage are all emerging markets public private partnerships for cities,covering California 4)
with challenges and opportunities for cities.Learn to: and other U.S.states.Partnerships have the ability to CD
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both economic and environmental health of our assets without Increasing city liabilities,and to harness —i
communities; the creativity and innovation of private sector companies °
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declining trends in electricity demand growth,etc). Sharing Resources in Constrained Situa#ions
New Uses of Social Media and the Body Politic our post-recession world has changed more than many =
Cities,school districts and other local governmental of us are willing to accept or understand.What"was"no 0
agencies are increasingly using social media to inform and longer exists and"what will be"is not always clear.This is
the story of how one city has chosen to lead in uncertain
engage their citizenries.This multi-media workshop will co
combine various perspectives to discuss innovative uses times by re describing its future both inside and outside cit M
of social media to facilitate constituent communications limits.Reaching beyond traditional boundaries,and focusini "
s and promote important issues of public policy on a regional on energy,water and waste,the city of Salinas is making c
basis.Discussions focus on different case studies and significant efforts to form regional collaborations that will N
citizen engagement in local affairs in a time of mass media.
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Council members need to understand the next generation How do you know if your organization is operationally and a�
of managers replacing the rapidly retiring"boomers". financially solvent?How do you deal with the common, 0
Generation X has an outlook on the profession and life sudden realization that there is not enough cash to pay the J
that is different than their predecessors.it is a generation bills,and enough assets to cover all the promises made to
who majored in public administration where they were
employees and capital providers over the years?Learn to
trained in the art and science of city management.In this exercise traditional leadership towards a worthwhile goal, s
within a complex set of state and federal laws.Discussion
interactive session,ask the questions you really want to co
ask but can't in a formal interview setting. will focus on revitalizing your operations,delivering a
essential services to citizens,renegotiating your debts to
make your organization solvent,all while treating your
employees,contractors and capital providers responsibly.
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--tail Opportunity Site Analysis Sustainability— How California Cities are
rn methodology for analyzing retail opportunity sites. Leading the World !;
near not only about site-specific analysis,but on defining While the State of California has led the nation in energy
the trade area in which the opportunity site operates as efficiency,California cities are the true laboratories of new CAW
well as the opportunity site's"place"within the larger trade sustainable technologies,renewable power generation, z
area context.With respect to the opportunity site itself, high performance buildings and clean transportation.
learn about key areas for and measures of evaluation. The audience will learn of cutting edge sustainability
programs and the trends in state and municipal laws,
Shared Resources to Attract, Retain and as well as opportunities for attracting economic growth
Grow Talented Employees and increasing workplace productivity. This entertaining
Learn details of the Two-County Talent Development multimedia presentation will incorporate graphics and c
Programs offered in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, video to demonstrate the transition to sustainable urban L
with the encouragement of duplicating these programs environments and the potential for California cities to lead
throughout the State.Some of these programs include: sustainable development around the world. C j
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the rights of cities and fire districts to administer their social,economic,and environmental issues to be
paramedic and EMS programs.The session will focus economically competitive and achieve greater prosperity.
specifically on challenges in Orange,Butte,and Sacramento Learn from best practice case stories,sustainability
counties.Participants may attend Part II without having strategies,useful resources,and funding options to
attended Part I. promote economic and community development in
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The CVRA makes all cities that conduct elections for
council members"at-large"vulnerable to legal action if
plaintiffs who are members of a protected class can prove
racially polarized voting and impairment of their ability to
elect their chosen candidates.Hear about cities that have
been subject to legal action under the CVRA and learn how s
the Act can affect your city.Receive an update on current
legal issues and what the future outlook may be.
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t7' The Elephant NOT in the Room: Veterans Benefits Bring Enormous Value
Documenting the Silent Majority to Veterans and Their Communities
Citizens and interested parties who attend public hearings Regardless of age,branch of service,post or assignment,
can heavily influence decision making,despite the honorably discharged veterans are entitled to an
possibility that significant populations in the community impressive array of state and federal veterans'benefits.
i may not agree with the views expressed in the council Those benefits include:
chambers or commission room.Explore a variety of •Bringing hundreds of millions of dollars into
s emerging tools to help obtain,compile and present to California annually;
decision makers information to gauge the sentiment
of citizens who are not present at public meetings nor 'Improving the lives and finances of veterans and their
families;
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The Science of Developing Alternative •Lowering the local cost of veteran healthcare;
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to consider reengineering service delivery,taking into in California colleges and universities.
consideration risk,citizen expectations,and post Great Calvet can help cities ensure their veterans get the benefits
Recession economics.Interactive discussion led by subject they have earned.
matter experts focus on the science and data analysis
needs and processes necessary to determine potential What Can You Do For Me?
service delivery model changes. What untapped university resources are in your cities?
Successful city partnerships with universities will be °
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to Live and Work resources available to cities that can resolve fundamental
Learn about"Planting Pride In Your Community."California issues will be explored.Learn how government,business, a)
4. cities participating in the America in Bloom program and university partnerships can contribute to economic _
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and heritage preservation. forward?In this Interactive session,hear how the City of N
La Quinta solved a structural deficit,responded to a$41M
Using interest Based Principles in Labor hit to general fund reserves,and created a vision as the t
Negotiations and Workplace Management "City of the Future"that the city council and employees o
A panel of experts will focus on areas including:Introducing believe in and are enthusiastically implementing.You will mi
and practicing the collaborative labor relations paradigm, learn to create an inspired vision,lead through obstacles, a)
utilizing interest based principles as a management use technology,and discover the secret to unleashing the R
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Citizens Collaboration(Engagement) number of women required for government to reflect Q
How are you keeping up with mobile technologies?Hear women's concerns.With the underrepresentation of
discussions on pitfalls and benefits of building your own women at the local level,how do we ensure that the
app.Mobile devices are everywhere.What are you doing actions of the city councils around California adequately
about them? represent the interests of women and girls?
Sessions and speakers are subject to change.
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diversity groups:African-American assisting with conference teams.Divisions are staffed locally
® Caucus;Asian-Pacific Islander program development,and are by public affairs managers to
Caucus;the Gay,Lesbian,Bisexual represented on the board of support League goals.Contact
Y_ &Transgender Local Officials directors.Department Business your local manager for more
Caucus;Latino Caucus and women's Meetings will be held at 1:30 p.m. Information and prices of onsite d
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themselves,other than as part of the scheduled program, to mention the highly-touted,locally-produced wines =
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agency's subject matter jurisdiction, city reception,taking place from 5:00--7:00 p.m.on
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Helen Putnam Award for Excellence effective in office.Three levels include leadership,
This program,supported by the League Partners,
Advanced Leadership,and Leadership in Action.You may
recognizes outstanding cities that deliver the highest participate in all three levels at the same time.
quality and level of service in the most effective manner
possible.visit the special displays by cities that won the
2014 prestigious awards program and learn what your
city can adapt from their success.
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exhibitors as of March 21,2014(For a current list,visit www.cacities.org/AC) >:�f
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1800 Hoarders/Steri-Clean Environmental Systems Paragon Partners Ltd.
AAA Flag&Banner Research Institute PARS
Access Products Evonik Cyro LLC. PERC Water
Advanced GeoEnvironmental,Inc. Fieldman,Rolapp&Associates,Inc. Piper Jaffray
Alliance Resource Consulting LLC Fire Recovery USA Precision Civil Engineering,Inc.
America In Bloom FirstSouthwest Public Financial Management Group
American Fidelity Assurance company GameTime Public Restroom Company ,
American Geotechical,Inc George Hills Company,Inc. Quad Knopf .
AndersonPenna Partners Inc. GeoStabilization International Ralph Andersen and Associates _
Arborjet Good Energy,L.P. RBF Consulting
Asphalt Zipper GovDeals,inc. Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai,LLP
Atkins GPS Insight Renovate America o
Avery Associates Graphic solutions Republic Services U
Badger Meter,Inc. Griffin structures,Inc. RJM Design Group,Inc.
Best Best&Krieger LLP GST RKA Consulting g Group
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California Consulting,LLC Association Far West Sol Inc.
California Department of veteran Affairs international Parking Design Southern California Edison
,alifornia Fuel Cell Partnership ITEM,Ltd. Southern California Gas Company
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Careers In Government Kosmont companies&Auction.com Mayors LI
Carl Warren&Company Laserf iche. ; TNT Fireworks
CH2M HILL LECET Southwest TOTER WASTEQUIP
Champions Funding LLC Library Systems&Services Transtech Engineers,Inc. o
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Chevron Energy Solutions Listen.Technologies Corporation Indian Nations ml
city Clerks Association of California Live Earth Products,Inc. Union Pacific Railroad
City of Rancho Cucamonga Local Search Association United Storm Water,Inc.
City Ventures LPA,Inc. University of La Verne J
CleanStreet Matrix Consulting Group U.S.Communities
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CSG Consultants,Inc. Newport Pacific Capital Family of Walker Parking Consultants/
Dapeer,Rosenblit&Litvak,LLP companies Engineers Inc.
Dart Container Northern California Carpenters Water Replenishment District of
David Taussig&Associates,Inc. Regional Council Southern California
Digital Ally Inc. Omni-Means,Ltd. West Coast Arborists,Inc.
DN Tanks OpenGOUCOm Willdan
Dudek Oppsites World Centric
Earth Systems Otto Environmental Systems North
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EcoCentre Pacific Gas and Efectrlc Company
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Registration Includes: Optional Registration Add-ons
-Admission to education sessions (non-refundable)
;g*.. ■Wednesday Host City Reception and Expo;Thursday City Clerks Workshop--$125 member cities,
lunch with exhibitors;Friday General Assembly $250 non-member cities
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® Visit www.cacities.org/AC (Guided van and walking tour)
Mail-in Registration(pay by check)—contact Blast off with the Space Shuttle Endeavour
mdunnocacities.org to request a registration form. (Light tai!trip to the California Science Center)
Be Prepared at the Emergency Operations Center
After your registration for the conference is received and (walking tour)
processed,a confirmation email will be sent containing Tours have limited space available—$5 non-refundable
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Company Representative $375 are unable to attend,you may substitute a colleague
for your entire registration.Please note,sharing of
registration is prohibited.
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reservations for others,please confirm with each individual,in League and the hotel(s)will be limited to your first name,last
advance,that they actually need hotel accommodations and name and dates/length of stay in the hotel.
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