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| May 29, 2015 Issue #54 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.Budget Committees Finish Work, Negotiations to Continue in Joint Conference CommitteePlaceholder Language on Redevelopment Proposal IncludedThe Assembly Budget Committee on Wednesday adopted the FY 2015-16 budget reports from its budget subcommittees by a vote of 15-8, moving it to the full joint-house Budget Conference Committee. The Senate took this action last Friday.Assembly, Senate, Legislation, State Budget Update: 2015 League Hot and Priority Bill Status; Transportation, Housing Bills Move to FloorThree League of California Cities-supported bills that together could provide billions of dollars for much-needed maintenance of city streets and millions more for affordable housing programs passed out of Appropriations on Thursday during suspense hearings upon adjournment of session.Assembly, Senate, Legislation, Hot Bills Future CalPERS Rate Increases Being Studied to Manage Fund Risk and VolatilityDon’t Miss This CalPERS Webinar Next Week to Learn MoreCity officials who have just stretched to accommodate the current round of CalPERS rate increases into their FY 20015-16 budgets are STRONGLY urged to tune in next week for a CalPERS webinar explaining the options the CalPERS Board of Administration is studying to reduce risk and volatility in the fund. Both strategies are intended to ensure the long-term sustainability of the fund and will have impacts to member and employer contributions in the future. It is important to note that taking no action may pose an even higher risk of rate increases in the future.Pension, Aciton Item, Meetings and Events One Week Left to Submit 2016 City Managers Department Meeting Session ProposalsProposals due by June 5The deadline to submit a request for a session proposal for the 2016 City Managers Department Meeting is fast approaching. Don’t miss this opportunity to present to this important group during their annual meeting being held Feb. 3-5, 2016 in Indian Wells.City Managers, Meetings and Events, Action Items New Federal Water Rules ReleasedThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Wednesday announced new water rules that enhance and clarify protections under the Clean Water Act. The goal is to curtail pollution in streams, rivers, and wetlands. California already has some of the nation’s most stringent environmental protection regulations. However, the new rule could expand the number of waterways covered by the federal Clean Water Act.Water, Federal California City Solutions: Palm Springs Becomes Bike-Friendly with New InfrastructureThis story is part of an ongoing series featuring Helen Putnam Award entries. The 2014 entries are available on the League’s website as a resource for cities in a searchable database called California City Solutions. Palm Spring’s Bicycle-Friendly Community was submitted in 2014 for the Public Works, Infrastructure and Transportation award category.CA City Solutions, Helen Putnam, Infrastructure, Public Works, Transportation |
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