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The Governor’s 2023-24 May Revision upholds funding for homelessness programs committed in last year’s budget. However, it does not include any new, ongoing funding for cities to increase the supply of affordable housing and reduce homelessness. Cal Cities is calling on lawmakers to find a permanent home in the budget for $3 billion in ongoing funding to prevent and reduce homelessness and boost affordable housing.
Call your Assembly Member and Senator TODAY urging them to SUPPORT $3 billion in ongoing funding to cities for homelessness and housing!
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SB 423 (Wiener) is now on the floor and could be voted on any day! The bill would expand SB 35 (2017) to all cities and extend the sunset date another 10 years. SB 35 requires some cities to ministerially approve certain multifamily housing projects without public input or environmental review. Voice your OPPOSITION by calling your senator or contacting your regional public affairs manager to join the Senate Floor Alert.
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The legislative sword of Damocles has fallen, the results are tallied, and the verdict? The first suspense file of 2023 was mostly good for cities. Multiple high-priority, positive measures passed out of suspense with little to no amendments, and several problematic measures were held or significantly amended. Read more
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Location may be everything when it comes to housing, but aesthetics is a close second. This is doubly true for affordable housing, which is often mired in social stigma. Projects like Mountain View Apartments in Fillmore require close collaboration between all stakeholders to succeed. Read more
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Cal Cities today sent a letter urging legislative leaders to provide $3 billion in ongoing funding to help cities boost the supply of affordable housing and reduce homelessness. The letter is part of a broader effort to ensure cities have the resources they need to protect their most vulnerable residents. Read more
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Thursday, May 25, 2:00 p.m. — Regardless of the type or size of a local agency, its investment policy is the foundational component of a prudent and organized cash and investment management strategy. Join California CLASS, a joint powers authority investment pool sponsored by Cal Cities and the California Special Districts Association, as they explain the importance, structure, and key concepts of an investment policy, as well as how it serves as a guiding document for making cash and investment decisions. Register today
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Wednesday, May 31, 1:00 p.m. — Tani Cantil-Sakauye is a trailblazer and leader of one of the state’s most respected think tanks, the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC). Before taking the helm as PPIC President and CEO, Cantil-Sakauye was the Chief Justice of California — the first person of color, the first Filipina American, and the second woman to serve in the role. Join Cantil-Sakauye as she shares insights about leading California’s top court and her vision for PPIC. Register today
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Tuesday, June 6, 10:00 a.m. — Join the League of California Cities' legislative team for a briefing on major bills and budget asks cities should advocate for during June. Cal Cities lobbyists will provide detailed information on key bills pending in the Legislature, including measures related to local land use authority and housing, homelessness, environmental quality, public safety, transportation, governance, and the state budget. Register today
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The state is accepting applications for the California Automated Permit Processing Program (CAL APP), which helps cities pay for the cost of a mandated automated online solar permitting platform. The platform is free for all agencies. Funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, but since the official deadline has passed, there is no guarantee of funding. The state is urgently encouraging cities to apply before June 1, 2023. Read more
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A third round of Homekey funding is available. The program helps cities quickly build or purchase housing, including hotel conversions, for people experiencing homelessness. Due to demand, applicants should submit their applications as soon as possible. Unsure about how to develop a Homekey project? Earlier this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom and others publicly praised a motel conversion in Redlands, with one expert calling it an “important model” for other cities. Read more
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Deadlines for key electric vehicle charging, zero-emission school buses, and safe streets grant programs, as well as a series of technical assistance bootcamps are fast approaching. Also, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration is holding a webinar on key broadband programs authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Read more
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All public sewer system agencies with sewer systems greater than one mile in length must apply for regulatory coverage and comply with corresponding system management and spill reporting requirements under an order from the State Water Resources Control Board. The order is the largest change in sanitary sewer system regulations since its first adoption in 2006. Read more
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June 13-16 — The National League of Cities’ National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Constituency Group is hosting its annual Summer Conference in Jackson, Mississippi. This year’s theme is SEE Black: safety, education, and economics. Don’t miss your chance to build new connections, share best practices, and explore solutions to ongoing challenges experienced in your communities. Register today
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The California Office of Traffic Safety has launched a new road safety campaign. Since 2020, the number of roadway deaths has increased, effectively wiping out the progress of the past three decades. The campaign aims to both reduce the number of deaths and gather information to inform highway planning efforts. Officials gave an overview of the campaign during a recent webinar. Read more
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Thursday, May 25, 1:00 p.m. — Local governments are looking for creative ways to educate the next generation of leaders about civic issues and encourage them to be active and informed community members. Join the Institute for Local Government to learn how local agencies are constructing and delivering youth development programs on critical issues, including sustainable transportation, housing, leadership, and economic inequities. Register today
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Friday, June 23, 9:30 a.m. — The Institute for Local Government is holding a virtual version of its popular regional planning commissioner training series. Designed for all levels of expertise, the interactive session allows participants to engage with experts in the field and learn from fellow planning commissioners about best practices, emerging trends, and basic responsibilities. Non-planning staff may attend the session if space allows. Register today
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Over 16.5% of new electric generation capacity is anticipated to come from batteries this year. While the sudden surge of battery adoption may seem like it arrived overnight, it comes after years of painstaking efforts by clean energy startups, many of them in Fremont. Read more
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