02-01-2011 - AB 1234 Conference & Meeting Report - League of California Cities• City of West Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
TO: Andrew G. Pasmant, City Manager ITEM NO. 10
and City Council
DATE February 1, 2011
FROM: Chris Freeland, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: AB 1234 CONFERENCE AND MEETING REPORT — LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
DISCUSSION:
The following is a summary of the 2011 League of California Cities New Mayors and Council
Members Academy, which is held annually to provide new Council Members an overview of some
of their duties, roles, and relationships with the community, City staff, consultants, etc.
Councilmember Karin Armbrust attended the conference.
The Conference addressed many subjects including, but not limited to: Learning advocacy skills to
develop persuasive arguments to serve the community; legal powers and obligations of Council
Members; City Council's role in land use policy planning; effective governing in a City Council -
City Manager form of government; media relations and communicating news to the community
through developing information sources (Internet, podcasts, social media, etc.); responsibilities of
elected officials to promote transparency and accountability of City financial matters; and
management of City Council meetings. In addition, Governor Jerry Brown spoke at the General
Luncheon to provide an overview of the State of California's budget crisis and his proposal to
eliminate redevelopment agencies.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable.
Prepared by:
Chris Freeland
Deputy City Manager