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In a series of letters to lawmakers, the League of California Cities called upon the state to use a portion of its growing budget surplus to create a new housing and economic development program, reimburse local governments for unfunded mandate costs, and help fund organic waste recycling programs. Read more
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Last week, the Sixth District Court of Appeal published a favorable opinion for cities regarding retiree health insurance premiums. The court held that a local agency did not enter into an implied contract with retirees and could modify its contributions to their health insurance premiums. Read more
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Last year, several changes were made to the Brown Act to allow for more flexibility during remote meetings. Next week, legislators will consider two bills that build on those changes. Both bills would modernize existing law to encourage greater public participation during remote public meetings. Read more
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The deadline for non-entitlement cities to submit their State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds reports is April 30. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the National League of Cities have released several resources to help cities navigate the reporting process — including possible solutions to common reporting portal problems. Additionally, multiple state and federal organizations have released new resources about upcoming infrastructure grants and projects. Read more
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May 11-13 — Taking place in Sacramento, the City Leaders Summit is a new event where city officials can influence policy decisions in the Capitol and expand their knowledge and policy chops during three days of in-depth sessions and discussions on the key issues facing cities. Summit pre-registration and a discounted hotel rate at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento end this Friday, April 29. Register today
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Wednesday, May 4, 1:00 p.m. — With an impressive career as an educator, legislator, California’s current Secretary of State, and a life-long commitment to secure and expand civil rights, Dr. Shirley Weber brings a unique and captivating perspective to issues and trends that matter most to cities and city leaders. Register today
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The League of California Cities is seeking dynamic, forward-looking topics for two December conferences, the Fire Chiefs Leadership Seminar and Municipal Finance Institute. Both events take place at the Hyatt Regency Monterey, Dec. 7-8, 2022. Submissions from individuals, groups, businesses, and organizations on any topic of interest are welcome. Read more
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The California Natural Resources Agency is offering grants of up to $500,000 for projects that mitigate the environmental effects of transportation facilities. These projects may include urban forestry, the enhancement or acquisition of resource lands (e.g., wetlands), invasive species removal, or natural plant species restoration. The agency will also hold a technical assistance workshop with more details. Proposals must be submitted by June 3. Read more
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The Active Transportation Program is a competitive statewide program that encourages increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking — a key part of meeting California’s ambitious greenhouse gas emission goals. Cities are encouraged to apply for a project that will have a "transformative benefit" to a community or region. Read more
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Lawmakers are racing to meet an end-of-April deadline. Legislators must send any bills with fiscal impacts to appropriations committees by April 29. With little time to rest, committees must also hear any non-fiscal bills introduced in their house by May 6. Dozens of priority bills are up for consideration, including measures related to parking requirements, bridge funding, and an organic waste product database. Read more
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The League of California Cities received more than 150 applications for the 2022 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program. The annual program honors the outstanding efforts and innovative solutions made by city governments to improve services and residents’ quality of life. Cal Cities is recruiting 60 volunteers to serve as judges. Read more
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The League of California Cities is collecting responses for its biennial Local Streets and Roads Assessment survey. The data will be used to demonstrate the positive, cost-effective impacts of SB 1 to policymakers. Responding to this survey is critical, as every missing response weakens our case for further legislative action. For help logging in, please email Member Services Manager Meghan McKelvey. Responses are due by May 13. Read more
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Wednesday, May 4, 12:30 p.m. — Cities throughout California are embarking on their annual budgeting activities. These budgets are based on projections around sales, property, and hotel taxes, as well as business license fees, many of which were impacted by COVID-19. During this webinar from the Institute for Local Government, learn about these fiscal trends, and how local governments are using this data to inform budgeting and long-term planning. Register today
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Designed to encourage the sharing of local innovations, Build a Better Mousetrap recognizes the work transportation agencies do to improve job safety and increase transportation efficiency. To compete, local agencies must submit a brief application that describes how their team has produced an innovative solution to everyday challenges. Four categories are available, and the winning agencies will advance to a national competition. Submissions are due May 25. Read more
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When the town of Windsor realized that its wastewater treatment facility produced as much as 45% of the town’s total greenhouse gas emissions, it began searching for a cleaner, greener way to power the facility. The resulting project, one of the largest of its kind, has numerous environmental benefits and saves the town about $175,000 annually. Read more
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Cox is committed to bridging the digital divide through its low-cost internet options, ConnectAssist and Connect2Compete, and by participating in the federal Affordable Connectivity Program. Learn about their commitment to digital equity by visiting their website. Learn more
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Deckard Technologies, Inc. applies advanced data analytics, and the talents of its data scientists and engineers, to identify, monitor, and analyze deep real estate data and activity to provide timely answers and information for local governments looking to manage real estate rental activity and property tax. Learn more
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