| | | | | | | | Agenda Item - 3.c.
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
| To: | Lisa L. Kim
| From: | Maria Stipe
| | Dept.: | City Manager
| Dept.: | City Manager
| | Subject: | Authorization for Council Member Klopfenstein to participate in the ACC-OC Advocacy Delegation in Washington D.C., on April 17-20, 2023. (Cost: $2,300) (Action Item) | Date: | 3/14/2023 |
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| | | | | | | | OBJECTIVE
To request City Council authorization for Council Member Klopfenstein to participate in the Association of California Cities Orange County (ACC-OC) advocacy delegation in Washington D.C. on April 17-20, 2023. |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND
The ACC-OC will be leading a delegation of local elected officials, key city staff, and community and business stakeholders to meet with federal lawmakers in Washington D.C. about important issues facing Orange County communities on April 17-20, 2023. Among the topics to be discussed are homelessness, affordable housing, cyber security, transportation, water infrastructure and local funding opportunities for infrastructure, housing and development. |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
Since December 2020, Council Member Klopfenstein has served as the City’s appointed representative for the ACC-OC and has represented Garden Grove’s interests in the area of advocacy. As the City’s representative and as the 2nd Vice President of the ACC-OC Board of Directors, Council Member Klopfenstein is eligible and prepared to participate in the ACC-OC delegation to Washington D.C. In addition to addressing the issues mentioned above, Council Member Klopfenstein will also be advocating for and seeking funding for Garden Grove for public safety, infrastructure, and housing.
Pursuant to the City’s expense guidelines and reimbursement policy for City Council Members, expenses for out-of-state travel and expenses in excess of $1,500 require City Council approval. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT
The cost to participate in the delegation including related travel and lodging is approximately $2,300. Funds for this expense will be paid from the current City Council budget. |
| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
- Authorize participation by Council Member Klopfenstein in the ACC-OC advocacy delegation in Washington D.C. on April 17-20, 2023 including travel, lodging, food, and other ancillary expenses.
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