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CMPA SoCal Regional Meet-Up Event

April 7, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (PDT)

Description

Join CMPA for a Dynamic Day of Connection, Learning, and Strategic Dialogue! You're invited to join your fellow CMPA members for a high-impact day of networking, professional development, and policy-focused discussions—free of charge for all CMPA members. This event brings together leaders and professionals from across the industry to share insights, exchange ideas, and tackle the key issues shaping your agency’s day-to-day operations. 

Highlights include: 

Engaging networking opportunities with peers and industry experts 

Interactive educational sessions tailored to emerging trends, operational best practices, and leadership development 

In-depth policy discussions exploring the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of your agency and the broader landscape 

Whether you're seeking new strategies, regulatory updates, or collaborative dialogue, this is your chance to connect, learn, and lead with purpose. 

Don’t miss out on this essential gathering of voices shaping the future of our profession. 

Lunch and refreshments provided

Agenda:

9:30 to 10:00 AM (Arrival & Networking)

● Coffee + networking

● Sponsor mingling

● Informal check-ins

10:00 to 10:25 AM (Opening Remarks)

● Welcome remarks

● Agenda & housekeeping

● Host & Sponsor thank you

● Attendee Introductions (Who, where, challenge/project - select a few volunteers)

● CMPA updates - Michael Yu, CMPA President

10:30 to 11:30 AM (Session #1)

● “Curbside Dining and the City - Parking or Dining in LA?”

Speaker: Graham Rossmore, LADOT

Graham Rossmore is a Transportation Planning Associate for the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation. This presentation analyzes the LA Al Fresco curbside dining program and compares parking meter revenue with sales tax revenue.


11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Session #2)

● “Municipal Roundtable: Smarter RFPs, Stronger Contracts”

Speaker: Dulce Gomez, City of Pasadena & CMPA Vice-President

Join SoCal municipal professionals for a focused roundtable on municipal RFP processes and contract administration. Participants will exchange lessons learned, discuss common challenges, and share practical strategies for drafting RFPs, evaluating proposals, and managing contracts from award to closeout. This interactive session supports collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement across regional agencies.

12:30 - 1:30PM (Lunch)

● Open networking

● Sponsor acknowledgement & pitch

1:30 - 2:30PM (Session #3 UCR Parking Operations Site Tour)

● Attendees will be guided through UCR’s residential and commuter parking structures while learning about the campus' different EV charging programs and platforms, as well as other operational elements unique to each user base.

2:30 - 3:30PM (Session #4)

● “Frontline Safety: Practical tools to improve safety, professionalism, and service”

Speaker: Captain Nick Nicholas, City of Seal Beach Police Department

This presentation will give attendees practical tools they can use immediately in areas such as situational awareness, verbal de-escalation, conflict management, customer service under pressure, and wellness and resiliency.

3:30 - 4:00PM (Closing Remarks)

● Key takeaways

● Audience reflections

● Upcoming CMPA events

● Thank yous

Post Event Networking & Happy Hour

Time: 4:30PM

Sponsored by:


Time

10am-4pm

Contact Information

Name: Yael Oved
Phone: 818-581-1110
Email: Yael581@hotmail.com
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