Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, May 03, 2022
Consent
SUBJECT:
Title
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CHANGE 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 Change Purchase Order to pay for the annual membership invoice for 2022 in the amount of $25,586.00. Previously the invoice has been less than $24,999.99, which allows the payment to be processed by the City Manager. Because the invoice for 2022 exceeds this amount, City Council approval is 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 Change Purchase Order in the amount of $587.00 to increase Purchase Order 22200121 from $24,999.00 to $25,586.00.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and that is consistent with applicable laws.
IV. BACKGROUND
City staff issued a Fiscal Year 2022 Purchase Order in the amount of $24,999.00 in anticipation of receiving the 2022 Membership Invoice from Cal Cities. Because the invoice received is $25,586.00, the City Council is requested to approve a Change Purchase Order in the amount of $587.00 so payment can be processed.
The 2022 Action Agenda for Cal Cities includes:
• Secure funding to increase the supply and affordability of housing and reform state housing laws to retain local authority.
• Attain investments to strengthen and sustain critical infrastructure.
• Secure increased funding and resources to prevent homelessness and assist individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Strengthen disaster preparedness, resiliency, and recovery from climate change impacts through improved collaboration and resources.
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 additional $587.00 being requested by this item will be absorbed in the current Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City Manager’s Office Budget that has already been approved by City Council.
VI. EXHIBITS
Cal Cities Membership Invoice for 2022 (pg. 3)
Prepared by: Michael George, Assistant to the City Manager