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With a few strokes of his pen, Gov. Gavin Newsom closed out California's 2021 political year over the weekend. The Governor waited until the final days to take action on several high-profile broadband, Brown Act, public safety, online sales tax, and recycling bills. Read more
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Cal Cities is seeking feedback on the biggest issues facing cities in the next three years. Members have until Oct. 15 to submit feedback through a short, online survey. The results will help determine Cal Cities 2022 Action Agenda of top advocacy priorities. Read more
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Two bills signed into law last Friday pave the way for greater broadband access in underserved communities. Cal Cities helped to deliver this significant win for cities by working in tandem with lawmakers and coalition partners. Read more
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Thursday, Oct. 14, 1:00 p.m. — For many cities, pension costs are the second-largest budget line item after salaries. CalPERS is currently considering a possible adjustment to the discount rate, which will impact city budgets. This webinar will educate city officials in preparation for the important decisions being made by the CalPERS Board of Administration. CalPERS Chief Executive Officer Marcie Frost, along with CalPERS Board Member, League of California Cities Board Member, and Palm Springs City Council Member Lisa Middleton, will give a historical perspective on how we got here and what big issues and decisions are facing the CalPERS system. Register today
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Friday, Nov. 5, 10:30 a.m. — Overseeing your first public meeting as a municipal attorney can be a daunting experience. You might have read the Brown Act in preparation, but providing legal guidance in real-time in front of the public and media requires alertness to potential pitfalls, political astuteness, and confidence. Join us as we discuss Brown Act basics, offer tips and suggestions through hypotheticals, and provide some suggested best practices. Speakers: Thousand Oaks City Attorney Tracy Noonan; Palmdale Assistant City Attorney Noel Doran; Burke Williams and Sorensen LLP's Thomas Jex; and Jorgenson, Siegel, McClure & Flegel's Cara Silver. Register today
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Join the Fire Chiefs Department or the City Clerks Department at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City this December for two exciting conferences. The Fire Chiefs Leadership Seminar — scheduled for Dec. 8 and 9 — helps fire chiefs and their mid-level managers enhance their skills and knowledge on a variety of pressing issues. Set for Dec. 8-10, the City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar includes an update from the Fair Political Practices Commission and educational sessions on a range of topics. Read more
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CalPERS is holding its annual Educational Forum online on Oct. 19 and 20. The free event provides in-depth information about how to best administer CalPERS benefits and includes breakout sessions tailored for different administrating employees: human resource directors, health benefits officers, finance, and payroll personnel. The forum includes opportunities to meet with CalPERS staff in a one-on-one setting or explore related services offered by its partners. Attendees can also earn Continuing Education Credit. Read more
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FEMA is accepting applications for its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Flood Mitigation Assistance hazard mitigation grants now through Jan. 28, 2022. For the fiscal year 2021, $1 billion is available for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant and $160 million is available for Flood Mitigation Assistance. The department also released streamlined application guidance. Read more
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For many cities, a key component of addressing the affordable housing crisis includes planning for more high-density projects. However, cities must also ensure that community insight and feedback are front and center when deciding how and where affordable housing is constructed. Two Northern California cities — Elk Grove and Chico — have taken civic engagement to a whole new level. Read more
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Thursday, Oct. 21, 10:00 a.m. — Is your team, council, or board having the right conversations that anticipate risk, maximize opportunity, and build a solid foundation for your agency’s future? If you want to get to the next level in policy development and implementation, this special Leading Local session is designed for you. Attendees will be introduced to the new and evolving field of foresight research and futures thinking. Limited to local government leaders. Register today
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Thursday and Friday, Nov. 18 and 19, 10:00 a.m. — Are you getting the results you want from your public engagement efforts? Want to connect with other local government agencies tackling similar challenges? This two-day training offered by the Institute for Local Government helps city leaders master the public engagement process and build trust in their communities. Learn how to operationalize your outreach and engagement efforts more sustainably, authentically, and collaboratively with resources and digital tools. Register today
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Tuesday, Oct. 26, 10:00 a.m. — CalRecycle will host a webinar on the new SB 1383 measurement and reporting requirements, including changes to the Recycling and Disposal Reporting System. The first reporting period pursuant to SB 1383 requirements is the first quarter of 2022. Participants wishing to send questions before the webinar may do so by emailing SLCP.Organics@calrecycle.ca.gov. Be sure to indicate which webinar your question is for. Register today
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A letter signed by the city of Los Angeles and the League of California Cities raised concern similar to the governor’s, stating the measure would have imposed “significant unreimbursed costs to affected local agencies” and contained “major flaws that could hinder the goals of transparency and access.” The letter stated support for modernizing the Brown Act, but added “it is crucial we take the time to find the right policy solution based on consensus and learned experiences.” Read more
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A bill co-authored by a South Bay state legislator to preserve remote access to public meetings has been vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom…Opposition, including from the League of California Cities, forced the bill's authors to make changes to the legislation, and the state Senate and Assembly both passed it last month. Read more
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