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SB 932 would make significant, unprecedented, and overly prescriptive changes to the requirements of the circulation element of local general plans; impose costly, unfunded mandates for physical changes to local transportation infrastructure; and expose local governments to significant legal liability.
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The Legislature returns next week for a month-long whirlwind of activity. Lawmakers will have four weeks to get their bills through the rest of the legislative process. Cal Cities has summed up the top public safety, environmental, revenue, and labor measures for cities to watch. Read more
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CalPERS is accepting public comments on proposed regulations that would limit the type of work certain retirees can do for public agencies and hinder cities’ ability to fill critical positions, such as first responders. Cities are encouraged to submit written comments outlining how these changes would impact them. Read more
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury updated its American Rescue Plan Act guidance to give cities more flexibility when reporting on revenue loss spending. Plus, the federal infrastructure law creates new funding opportunities for cities, one for wildfire defense and another for displaced communities. Read more
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Scheduled for Sept. 7-9 in Long Beach, the annual conference offers opportunities for local officials to gain knowledge on the challenging issues facing cities and share perspectives with others in the field. Full descriptions for all sessions are now available in the "conference schedule" section of the Annual Conference and Expo webpage. Attendees can also visit the expo floor, which will feature over 200 cost-saving services and state-of-the-art products. Be sure to take advantage of the early bird discount! Register today
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Friday, Aug. 5, 10:30 a.m. — Are you working on your first municipal tax, assessment, or fee? Are you puzzled by Propositions 218, 26, and 13? Are you an established attorney looking for a refresher in municipal revenue sources? If so, this "Essential Hour" presentation is designed for you! Join us for a presentation where we discuss municipal finance basics, offer tips and suggestions, and provide some suggested best practices. Participatory minimum continuing legal education credit is available to those who participate in the “live” webinar. Register today
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Has your city found a novel way to respond to evolving infrastructure issues, address transportation inequities, or use technology to solve complex infrastructure problems? Consider submitting a session proposal for the Public Works Officers Institute, scheduled for March 8-10 in Universal City. Proposals must be submitted through an online session proposal form by July 29. Sessions may not include sales, commercialism, or product promotion of any kind. Read more
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Removing illegal solid waste disposal requires cooperation between state and local agencies, as well as property owners. CalRecycle’s Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program helps local governments remove illegally disposed waste by providing $50,000 grants for certain agricultural sites. Eligible expenses include waste removal and recycling, personnel costs, site excavation, revegetation, security, and public education. Read more
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The California Department of Housing and Community Development is accepting applications for the Regional Early Action Planning grant program, which has been expanded to integrate housing and climate goals. It also allows for broader planning and implementation investments, including investments that support infill development, fair housing, and multimodal communities. The funding will flow directly to the state’s 18 Metropolitan Planning Organizations, which may subgrant a portion of the funds to eligible local governments. Read more
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The California Public Utilities Commission will open its Local Agency Technical Assistance grant program on Aug. 1. The program reimburses eligible local governments for pre-construction costs associated with deploying broadband to underserved communities. Examples of reimbursable expenses include staff time spent on studies, network design, and strategic plans, as well as costs incurred when forming a joint powers authority. The commission has released one webinar recording and will hold a second webinar on Aug. 2. Read more
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Lawmakers have just a few more days of summer recess before they return to the Capitol for a four-week sprint to the end of the session. Both houses have already scheduled two massive appropriations hearings. Legislators will hear several key bills, including measures related to local transportation and housing plans, behavioral health, catalytic converter theft, and cannabis. Read more
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The League of California Cities is accepting leadership applications for the chair and vice chair positions for all seven policy committees. Made up of city officials from throughout the state, policy committees actively shape and steer Cal Cities’ advocacy efforts. The chair and vice chair roles are critical positions, as they work with the committee to develop and provide recommendations to the Cal Cities Board of Directors to determine the organization's policy positions. Applications must be submitted online by Aug. 12. Read more
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The League of California Cities is accepting online applications for the Coastal Cities Group Leadership Committee through Aug. 12. Composed of the 61 cities located within the coastal zone, the Coastal Cities Group collaborates on sea level rise mitigation efforts, land use regulations, and other coastal issues. Applicants will be reviewed on their leadership skills, policy awareness, expertise on coastal issues, and experience within Cal Cities. Read more
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Tuesday, Aug. 9, 11:00 a.m. — Although many local governments have successfully leveraged technology to increase public participation, engaging under-resourced communities continues to be a challenge. Drawing on examples from several local governments, this webinar will explore ways to design a sustainable and equitable virtual engagement strategy that accounts for language access, digital literacy, intentional outreach, and collaboration with community organizations and champions. Register today
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Sign Hill Park is South San Francisco’s last undeveloped refuge and the home of two federally endangered butterfly species and a variety of rare wildflowers. For many years, the park suffered from habitat degradation, invasive species, reduced funding, and a lack of public interest. However, this critical ecosystem is now thriving, and public engagement is strong thanks to an ongoing restoration program. Read more
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