May 2, 2013
Issue #47
Editor's Note
For 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.
Bylaw Amendments Pass Overwhelmingly
Meeting in Sacramento on April 25, the League board of directors tackled a full agenda of business that included meetings with Gov. Jerry Brown and CalPERS CEO Anne Stausboll.
Board, Economic Development, Employee Relations, Pension Reform
This week was one of the of the busiest for policy committees in the Capitol with a few dozen important bills for cities including several addressing post redevelopment, economic development and enterprise zones.
Economic Development, Redevelopment
AB 1373, AB 537, AB 616
City labor relations rules and practices were under attack in the past two weeks as labor-sponsored bills were heard in both the Assembly and Senate.
City Managers, City Attorneys, Administrative Services, Employee Relations, Personnel & Employee Relations
City officials have heard much from the Legislature in recent years about the need to increase transparency at the local level, and have made enormous strides, yet when it comes to a measure that would ensure that bills be in print for at least three days prior to a final vote they feel differently.
Open Government
The League was one of a long line of organizations that spoke in opposition to AB 325 (Alejo) in the Housing and Community Development Committee hearing Wednesday morning.
Planning & Community Development, Housing, Land Use
The League encourages cities to submit letters of support for AB 416 (Gordon) and AB 574 (Lowenthal), two bills that would appropriate Cap-and-Trade auction revenues to local agencies, including cities.
Environmental Quality, Cap-and-Trade, Transportation
The League achieved an important victory on Tuesday when AB 1337 (Allen) failed to pass out of the Assembly Natural Resources Committee without a single vote in support.
Environmental Quality
AB 162 (Holden) and AB 185 (Hernández) will not move forward this year.
City Managers, Telecommunications
Early Bird Registration Ends June 28
It’s that time of the year — the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo is going to be here before you know it and registration is officially open.
California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) has secured an allocation of New Markets Tax Credits for investment in low-income communities in California.
City Managers, Fiscal Officers
The League will begin receiving resolutions on May 6. Resolutions to be considered at the 2013 Annual Conference must be received no later than midnight on Saturday, July 20.
League Policy
To assist cities, the League’s Community Services Department has put together resources on historic preservation that are now available on the League’s website.
Community Services
Western City magazine has compiled its most popular stories into a “Hit List” showing the top five articles on WesternCity.com during the past month.
Western City
The CoolCalifornia FundingWizzard is requesting feedback.
Environmental Quality
|
