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8A Page 3 Emily Cole, League communications assistant. is available by phone at (916) 658-8283 to answer any questions about the on-camera media trainings. Registration forms should be sent to her attention at ecole((i>.cacities.ora or by fax to (916) 658-8240. Reservations will be accepted on a paid first-come. first-served basis. There is a $10 charge which is refunded as a $10 CityBooks coupon for those who attend the training. No refunds or coupons will be issued for "no shows." Available On-Camera Interview Training Session Times Thursday, Sept. 17 9 - 9:45 p.m. 10 -10:45 a.m. 1 -1:45 p.m. 2 - 2:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 9 - 9:45 p.m. 10 -10:45 a.m. 11-11:45 a.m. 'Annual Conference' Continued from Page 1... .;'" ; fA.:~r:i1liAlL CO~fl1\tt\Ct C.&'b~ ~0b.t.~ '~iih'llh~\U~ [\)\~i;,} ,-'~;) ~,.:"" . 2009 League of California Cities Annual Conference "Strong Cities. Strong State. Strong Nation" Sept. 16-18 San Jose Convention Center Attending the conference Isn't time away from work. In fact, it's a great Investment because the annual conference Is an opportunity to learn from experts using content-based and experiential learning formats, including conversations with exhibitors and networking events. The information you gain will directly benefit your city's residents. The opening session keynote speaker will be William H. Hudnut, III. The former Indianapolis four- term mayor gained a national reputation for revitalizing his Midwestern city and now works for the Urban Land Institute in Washington, DC, outlining strategies for building and maintaining infrastructure that foster sustainable cities. Thursday's keynote speaker. Charlene Li. is an influential leader and guide on emerging technologies, with a specific focus on social technologies, Interactive media and marketing. Her presentation, Transforming Cities Using Social Media, will help you understand how your city can thrive in a new economy driven by social media tools and techniques. Register now at www.cacities.ora/events. Opposition Letters to S8 802 Needed Legislation to Limit Retention Proceeds to be Sent to Governor's Desk Local agencies must accept the lowest responsible bidder for construction projects, and often use retention proceeds on progress payments to ensure that projects are timely and complete. Local agencies commonly begin with a 10 percent retention rate, and reduce retention to 5 percent at the half-way point of project completion if adequate progress Is being made and the contractor is acting in good faith. However, S8 802 (Leno) would require local agencies to limit retention to 5 percent over the life of a project, thus protecting potential bad actors and placing public Interests and public funds at risk. 3