Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE ANNUAL COST OF THE CITY OF CARSON MEMBERSHIP WITH THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
The City of Carson is a member of the League of California Cities (“Cal Cities”) and part of this membership is an annual fee paid to Cal Cities each calendar year. Pursuant to Cal Cities bylaws, annual membership dues are determined using a city’s population as set forth by the California Department of Finance and typically face a slight increase each year.
This item transmits a request for City Council to approve a Purchase Order to pay for the annual membership invoice for 2023 in the amount of $26,354.00. In previous years the invoice had been less than $24,999.99, which allowed the payment to be processed by the City Manager. Beginning in 2022 the invoice has exceeded this amount and City Council approval is now required.
Cal Cities was founded in 1898 and their focus is to defend and expand local municipal control through advocacy efforts in the California Legislature, at the ballot box, in the courts, and through strategic outreach that informs and educates the public and policymakers. Cal Cities also offers education and training programs designed to teach city officials about new developments in their field and exchange solutions to shared challenges facing their cities.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
APPROVE a Purchase Order in the amount of $26,354.00.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and that is consistent with applicable laws.
IV. BACKGROUND
Because the invoice received exceeds the City Manager’s $24,999.00 approval limit, the City Council is requested to approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $26,354.00.00 so payment can be processed.
The 2023 Action Agenda for Cal Cities includes:
• Protect and expand investments to prevent and reduce homelessness.
• Increase the supply and affordability of housing while retaining local decision-making.
• Improve public safety in California communities.
• Safeguard essential local revenues and support fiscal sustainability.
City staff and our legislative advocates will continue to work with Cal Cities to advocate for the legislative interests of the Carson community.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
The $26,354.00 being requested by this item has been taken into account within the current Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City Manager’s Office Budget that has already been approved by City Council.
VI. EXHIBITS
Cal Cities Membership Invoice for 2023 (pg. 3)
Prepared by: Michael George, Assistant to the City Manager