Issue highlights:
Cal Cities Advocate will not publish on Dec. 22 or Dec. 29. We will resume our regular publication schedule on Jan. 5.
Read below for more news and events.
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These changes affect behested payments, donations made to an individual, a government agency, or a nonprofit at the request of an elected official for a legislative, governmental, or charitable purpose. Beginning Dec. 22, 2021, elected officials may need to change how they report payments that result from those fundraising efforts. Read more
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Rancho Cordova’s Mather Veterans Village is the first permanent supportive housing development for homeless and disabled veterans in Sacramento County. While phase one of the development began in 2016, the recent expansion has come just in time for many of the city’s unhoused veterans. Read more
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The California Coastal Commission has approved a suite of resources to help local governments plan for and address sea level rise while maintaining local decision-making. Among the group that helped craft the documents were members of the League of California Cities Coastal Cities Group Leadership Committee. Read more
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Almost $20 billion in federal funding was allocated to non-entitlement cities (local governments serving populations under 50,000) through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The expenditure of these funds is governed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which recently announced the opening of a non-entitlement reporting portal and the availability of related resources. Additionally, several ARPA resources are available for cities of all sizes. Read more
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Jan. 20-21 and Jan. 27-28 — Join the League of California Cities for four days of virtual educational sessions and peer-to-peer sharing at the New Mayors and Council Members Academy. This virtual conference is a must-attend for newly elected officials or seasoned city leaders who would like a refresher course on the basic legal and practical framework in which city officials operate. Delve into critical training on important, fundamental topics for local government taught by peers and subject matter experts. Registration closes Jan. 14. Register today
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Feb. 2-4 — The City Managers Conference provides city managers and assistant city managers with essential information to help them better lead their cities. This years’ conference covers a wide range of topics that will enhance the professional capabilities of city managers and prepare them for a variety of situations — with ample opportunities for peer-to-peer sharing and learning. During the conference, city managers can learn how to work more effectively with city council members, find new programs for unhoused residents, and discover how to create a more diverse workforce. Register today
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The Fire Prevention Grants Program provides funding for fire prevention projects and activities in or near fire threatened communities. Funded activities include hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education, with an emphasis on improving public health and safety while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Applicants must request a project tracking number before applying. More information, including how to attend a related webinar on Dec. 17, is available online. Read more
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More than $209 million in funding is available for cities to improve public health and safety through effective violence reduction initiatives that seek to reduce group-member homicides, shootings, and aggravated assaults. Eligible applicants include cities that are disproportionately impacted by violence and the community-based organizations that serve them. The Board of State and Community Corrections will hold a webinar for potential applicants on Dec. 17. Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 11. Read more
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The California Statewide Communities Development Authority announced the issuance of $25,500,000 in affordable housing bonds to acquire and rehabilitate affordable housing in the cities of Oroville, Brawley, and Willows. The financing will maintain the affordability of each property for low-income tenants for an additional 55 years. The joint powers authority partnered with the cities and others for the acquisition of the properties and issuance of bonds. Read more
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How do we engage young voters and inspire them to participate in the civic and political process? Cupertino, located in Silicon Valley, asked itself this question in 2012. After much deliberation, Cupertino, along with the cities of Saratoga and Campbell, answered by developing a teen-driven and teen-centered political forum. Read more
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The pandemic has brought equity to the forefront of many city programs and services. From updating recruitment practices to reexamining public policies and programs, cities throughout California have made notable changes to their daily and long-term operations. Read more
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The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) released a recording of its recent Asset Liability Management decisions webinar, as well as the accompanying slides. In an important win for local government, the CalPERS Board of Directors voted to keep the discount rate — the long-term interest rate used to fund future pension benefits — at 6.8%. During the webinar, CalPERS staff explore the impact of that decision on employers, members, and the system as a whole, including contribution rates going out multiple years. Read more
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