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REGISTER FOR THE 2006 PUBLIC WORKS OFFICERS INSTITUTE HOTEL ROOMS ALMOST SOLD OUTI The February 6 registration deadline for the 2006 Public Works Officers Institute (PWOI) and Mini-Expo is rapidly approaching, with hotel rooms at the Hyatt Regency Islandia almost sold out! The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 1, through Friday, March 3, at the Hyatt Regency Islandia in San Diego. It presents an excellent opportunity for public works directors, assistant directors, city engineers, assistant city engineers, transportation managers, and assistant managers to reflect and learn about issues that continually impact them throughout the year. The conference and mini-expo provides city and county officials in the public works fields to network and look ahead to the many challenges and successes in the coming years. Features of the 2006 PWOI includes sessions on soaring construction costs, traffic calming issues. infrastructure, affordable housing, and an update on legal issues. Sacramento Bee Colum- nist Dan Walters and Ron McMillan, author of the book Crucial Conversations, are both featured speakers at the conference. An update on the future of transportation in the state will also be given from top officials in Caltrans. For more information and to register, please visit the League's events page on the website at www.cacities.ora/events, or contact Paul Flint at (916) 952-8238 or flint@cacities.ora. Our Mission Restore and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians. SA Page 17 HELEN PUTNAM AWARDS - CALL FOR ENTRIES! Entries for the 2006 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence are now being accepted! The dead- line for all entries is Thursday, April 13. Established in 1982, the program is named after the 1976-1977 League President, Helen Putnam, and recognizes outstanding cities that deliver the highest quality and level of service in the most effective manner possible. Up to three awards are given in each of the following categories: . Effective Advocacy, Intergovernmental Relations and Regional Cooperation Housing Programs and Innovations Enhancing Public Trust, Ethics and Community Involvement Planning and Environmental Quality Community Services and Economic Development Internal Administration Public Safety Public Works, Infrastructure, Transportation Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government League Partners Award for Excellence in City-Business Relations . . . . . . . . In addition, the Cities, Counties and Schools (eeS) Partnership Award, established in 2005, will also be given to the award-winner that exhib- its a proven effort in demonstrating a culture of collaboration among local jurisdictions. To download a brochure and application, please visit the League website at www.cacities.ora. PAGE 2 - PRIORITY FOCUS February 3, 2006 - Issue 15 Visit the league's Official Website--www.cacities.org .. .__....-.' -"""'.'-""" ,.,----,,--,.".",-,--_._---' ,-,-".."---.--^".....-'--.".-'." -.