Title
Discuss and consider action regarding report from Mayor Pro Tem Victor Gonzales regarding the City of Pflugerville's participation in the Austin Chamber of Commerce Intercity visit to San Jose/Silicon Valley from September 30 to October 2, 2012.
Summary
This item has been included on the agenda to allow Mayor Pro Tem Gonzales to report on the City's participation in the Austin Chamber of Commerce's Intercity visit to San Jose/Silicon Valley.
The topics for this visit were:
Regional Transportation: Delivering on Multi-Modal Solutions
Nurturing Innovation from Idea to Commercialization (Stanford University, Medical School Research)
Creating Desirable Communities for a Competitive Region
Global Companies Engaged in the Local Community
Matching Education Attainment to Employment Demands
Deadline for City Council Action
No action is required.
Fiscal Impact
The cost of the trip, $2,195, included briefing materials, airfare (not including checked baggage fees), ground transportation, accommodations and meals. Funds for this trip were taken from the Council training and education line item 200-4415 of the fiscal year 2012 budget.
Staff Recommendation
Discuss and take action as desired.
Drafter
Karen Thompson
City Secretary