March 3, 2017 Issue #15 Editor's NoteFor a PDF copy of the newsletter please visit the League's website. For more updates from the League, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.California Supreme Court Finds City Employee Communications on Personal Electronic Devices and Accounts May be Subject to Disclosure under California Public Records Act where Communications Pertain to Public BusinessCourt Further Clarifies that Cities May Reasonably Rely on City Employees to Search Personal Accounts and Devices for Communications Regarding Public BusinessThe California Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision Thursday, March 2 in City of San Jose v. Superior Court (Smith), holding that city employee communications pertaining to public business may be subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act (CPRA) even if stored on a personal electronic device or in a personal account inaccessible by the city.Administrative Services, Legal Updates Affordable Housing Funding Bills Passes out of Senate Transportation and Housing CommitteeMeasures Move to the Senate Governance and Finance CommitteeThe Senate Transportation and Housing Committee on Feb. 28 approved two major pieces of the “California Rebuild” package — Sen. Toni Atkins’ (D-San Diego) SB 2 and Sen. Jim Beall’s (D-San Jose) SB 3. The League supports both measures because they help begin to create a fund for much needed affordable housing in California.Legislation, Housing, Land Use Bills in Committee and Legislative Hearings of Interest March 6 – 15The legislative committee hearings are beginning to ramp up now that the Feb. 17 bill introduction deadline has past. Expect to see the schedule become busier in March and April.Legislation, Meetings and Events, Legilative Hearings
Some of the most significant benefits of League membership for cities since 1988 have flowed from the League’s co-sponsorship of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA). |
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