Vancouver City Council

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Date: November 9, 2004
Author/Local: J.Thackray/6029

RTS NO. 04667

CC File No. 1254
Meeting Date: November 30, 2004

TO: Vancouver City Council

FROM: City Clerk

SUBJECT: Third Quarter Council Travel and Training Report

CONSIDERATION

A. THAT Council authorize Councillor Cadman's third quarter travel costs of $ 709.70 with the airfare portion to be allocated to the Mayors' Fund.

B. THAT Council authorize Councillor Louis' third quarter travel costs of $ 607.34.

CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS

The City Manager submits the above for Council's CONSIDERATION.

COUNCIL POLICY

Mayor and Council Members' Expenses By-law No. 8904, 2004.

PURPOSE

This report is provided to Council under the provisions of section 3.8 (b) of By-law No. 8904, 2004 with respect to the approval and reimbursement requirements of eligible expenses for travel and training that has occurred in the third quarter of this year.

DISCUSSION

Councillor David Cadman

Councillor Cadman, in his capacity as DEPUTY MAYOR, was requested by Mayor Larry Campbell to attend the 2004 Canadian Urban Institute's Brownfields Conference (October 21 and 22) in Toronto, Ontario. The conference involved more than 300 delegates from Canada and the United States to discuss topics such by urban experts from different disciplines connecting people and ideas to build stronger communities and equitable competitive urban areas of Canada.

Councillor Tim Louis

Councillor Louis attended the Food Systems Network Conference in Sorrento, B.C. September 16 - 18, 2004. A leave of absence was granted to participate; however, costs were not known and approved at that time.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Costs are calculated inclusive of taxes/fees and are consistent with City of Vancouver procedures.

Councillor David Cadman

At the request of the Mayor's Office, Councillor Cadman's airfare may be funded from the Mayor's Fund.

Travel Expense Total Actual Comments

Airfare

$ 518.10

Mayor's Fund

Accommodation

Paid by Canadian Urban Institute

Conference Registration

No Fee

Per Diem

75.00

1.5 days

Ground Transport -Taxi Fares

96.50

Toronto Taxi Fares

Misc.

17.10

Vancouver Airport Parking Fee

Total

$ 709.70

Councillor Tim Louis

Travel Expense Total Actual Comments

Ground Transport - Bus

$ 142.52

Greyhound

Accommodations

180.00

Two nights

Taxi to/from Bus Depot

24.82

Conference Fee

260.00

Total

$ 607.34

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Airfare	$ 518.10	Mayor's Fund
Accommodation		Paid by Canadian Urban Institute
Conference Registration		No Fee
Per Diem	75.00	1.5 days
Ground Transport -Taxi Fares	96.50	Toronto Taxi Fares
Misc.	17.10	Vancouver Airport Parking Fee
Total	$ 709.70

Ground Transport - Bus	$ 142.52	Greyhound
Accommodations	180.00	Two nights
Taxi to/from Bus Depot	24.82
Conference Fee	260.00
Total	$ 607.34