On August 6 at our Annual Installation Ceremony & Dinner, my term as your Division president will come to an end. I hope that you will attend this event to congratulate our incoming leadership team and to hear from our Incoming President Ana Maria Quintana regarding her vision and priorities for our Division in the coming year. As we continue advancing the priorities of cities across Los Angeles County, I am proud to reflect on the meaningful accomplishments our Division has achieved together over the past several months. 

Our General Membership Meetings have provided valuable opportunities to recognize outstanding leadership and engage in thoughtful discussions on issues shaping the future of our communities. One of our highlights was presenting the Legislative Leadership Award to Senator Ben Allen in recognition of his commitment to supporting local government and championing policies that strengthen California's cities. 

We have also been fortunate to welcome distinguished speakers and regional leaders who shared timely insights on some of the most important issues facing our region. Members heard updates on preparations for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games and the opportunities these global events present for our cities. We also explored Southern California's long-term water challenges and the collaborative strategies needed to ensure a reliable and sustainable water future. Additionally, discussions on California's evolving energy landscape provided valuable perspectives on reliability, affordability, and the policies shaping our region's energy future. 

Advocacy continues to be one of the Division's most important responsibilities. This year, our Legislative Committee has carefully reviewed and taken positions on 5 pieces of legislation with direct impacts on cities throughout the Los Angeles County region. By evaluating legislation through the lens of local government, we help ensure that the voices of our member cities are heard throughout the legislative process. We also raised $32,500 in support of CitiPAC, an important non-public resource for cities that helps us protect local control, defend raids on local revenues, and advocate for important issues at the ballot box.  

The strength of our Division comes from the active participation and collaboration of our members. Whether through legislative advocacy, educational programming, or regional partnerships, we remain committed to providing a strong and unified voice for cities across Los Angeles County. 

Thank you for your continued engagement and dedication to public service. Together, we will continue to advocate for our communities, strengthen local government, and build a brighter future for the residents we serve. 

- Britt Huff, Ph.D.   

President, Los Angeles County Division and Council Member,

City of Rolling Hills Estates 

The Division will honor outgoing Division President Britt Huff, Ph.D, Council Member of the City of Rolling Hills Estates. There will be time set aside for those interested in presenting a congratulatory letter of recognition or certificate for her service during the 2025-2026 year.

This meeting is being held in conjunction with the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo. An additional fee of $75 applies and must be paid prior to attendance. Register early to secure your seat. On-site registration for lunch will be limited, depending on availability.

The Los Angeles County Solid Waste Management Committee/Integrated Waste Management Task Force is comprised of representatives from local government, the solid waste management and recycling industry, and members of the general public, the business sector and the environmental movement. Task Force members meet once a month to review plans for development or modification of solid waste facilities within the County, hear presentations from companies or agencies, discuss issues and developments relating to solid or hazardous waste management, recycling and waste, and develop positions and publications relating to such issues.

Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 1 PM in the County Department of Public Works located at 900 S. Fremont Avenue in Alhambra. Division appointees serve 3 year terms, but the position is open ended. Task Force members receive a $25 stipend for each meeting attended.

Interested members can contact Jennifer Quan for more information. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 28.

This appointment is available for an interested city manager or assistant/deputy city manager. The Emergency Medical Services serves as the lead agency for the EMS system in the County and is responsible for coordinating all system participants in its jurisdiction, encompassing both public and private sectors. In California, counties have been given the primary responsibility for assuring that EMS systems are developed and implemented and for designating a local EMS agency. 

Meeting are held on the Third Wednesday of each odd month at 1:00 p.m. in Santa Fe Springs.

Interested members can contact Jennifer Quan for more information. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 28.

2026 Legislation

Transportation, Communications and Public Works

Oppose AB 470 (McKinnor) Telephone Corporations: Carriers of Last Resort

As amended, AB 470 provides procedures for telephone corporations to relinquish its carrier of last resort designation for an eligible area and requires the CA Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to affirm that the requirements for a telephone corporation to have been met and that impacted communities are notified.

Status: Held in Senate Appropriations, dead

LA County Division Oppose Letter

Community Services

Support AB 1708 (Solache) Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program

This measure would would increase regional collaboration and require financial planning to support cities with populations under 300,000 in addressing homelessness in their communities. 

Status: Held in Assembly Appropriations, dead

LA County Division Support Letter

Revenue and Taxation 

Oppose AB 1768 (Bryan) Transactions and use taxes: County of Los Angeles

This bill would, until December 31, 2031, authorize the County of Los Angeles to levy a sales and use tax that is exempted from the 2% local sales tax limit.

Status: Signed by the Governor

LA County Division Oppose Letter

Oppose LA County Measure ER - The Essential Services Restoration Act for LA County General Sales Tax Measure

The Los Angeles County Division is opposed to the 0.5% general sales tax measure the County Board of Supervisors voted to place on the June Ballot and the legislation that would exempt this measure from the 2% sales tax cap, AB 1768 (Bryan). 

LA County Division Oppose Letter

Public Safety

Support AB 2492 (Gabriel) Public Safety: Mega Sporting Events

AB 2492 requires the Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to collaborate with host counties and any relevant partners to plan and promote safety and security at and around mega sporting events and any official watch parties. 

Status: Held in Assembly Appropriations, dead

LA County Division Support Letter

Each year, Cal Cities partners with lawmakers to sponsor legislation that will further Cal Cities’ organizational and advocacy priorities. Below is a list of sponsored bills for the 2026 legislative session. If your city would like to support any of the proposals listed below, please reach out to your regional public affairs manager.

Community Services

AB 1708 (Solache): Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program: round 8: smaller jurisdictions

• This measure would would increase regional collaboration and require financial planning to support cities with populations under 300,000 in addressing homelessness in their communities. 

Status: Held in Assembly Appropriations, dead

SB 490 (Umberg): Alcohol and Drug Programs

• This measure would enhance the oversight and enforcement of existing state licensing laws for sober living homes by requiring the Department of Health Care Services to meet specific timelines for investigating allegations of unlicensed treatment services. If the department fails to meet these deadlines, counties could work with the department to conduct site visits and enforce licensure laws themselves.

Status: Assembly Appropriations Committee

SB 329 (Blakespear): Alcohol and Drug Recovery or Treatment Facilities: Investigations

• This measure would require the Department of Health Care Services to complete timely investigations into complaints about licensed alcohol or drug treatment facilities.

Status: Assembly Appropriations Suspense File, dead

SB 569 (Blakespear): Homeless Encampment Collaboration Act

• This measure would increase communication between the Department of Transportation and local governments to address encampments on state property.

Status: Failed, last location was Assembly Transportation 

Environmental Quality

AB 2517 (Calderon): Fire safety: fire hazard severity zones

• This measure would improve the Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) designation process conducted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal by ensuring consistent and timely updates to the Local Responsibility Area FHSZ maps and establishing a more transparent, publicly accessible process at the state level for developing and releasing these designations.

Status: Held in Assembly Appropriations, dead 

AB 1866 (Rogers): Disaster Assistance Act: minimum damage thresholds

• This measure would strengthen the California Disaster Assistance Act by ensuring that the state prioritizes local agencies that do not qualify for federal disaster aid (FEMA) for consideration of state disaster public assistance following a state-declared emergency.

Status: Held in Assembly Appropriations, dead 

AB 2373 (Dixon): The California Coastal Act: local coastal program: sea level rise plan: neighborhood-scale adaptation approach

• This measure would authorize coastal cities and counties to use a neighborhood-scale adaptation approach when updating their Local Coastal Programs, allowing for more tailored and implementable sea level rise and climate resilience planning solutions while maintaining consistency with the Coastal Act.

Status: Held in Assembly Appropriations, dead 

SB 1313 (McNerney): Public water systems: grants and loans: PFAS substances

• This measure would clarify that PFAS treatment and infrastructure projects that remove forever chemicals from local water supplies are eligible for funding under the State Revolving Fund programs.

Status: Held in Senate Appropriations, dead 

AB 262 (Caloza): California Individual Assistance Act

• This measure would authorize the California Office of Emergency Services to develop an individual assistance program under the California Disaster Assistance Act to support disaster recovery.

Status: Senate Appropriations Committee

Housing, Community and Economic Development

AB 2296 (Papan): Land Use. (SPOT BILL) 

• This is a spot bill that will be amended later this year. Once updated, the bill would allow cities to begin the housing element update process six months early, as well as provide greater certainty and reduced ambiguity in the housing element review process. The bill will include several of the recommended legislative solutions provided by the California State Auditor's Office in its housing element audit released this January.

Status: Senate Appropriations Committee

Public Safety

AB 1941 (Gonzalez, Mark): Organized metal theft

• This measure builds on previous efforts to tackle copper wire theft by allowing prosecutors to bring enhanced charges for coordinated or repeated thefts. It will also allow law enforcement agencies, public agencies, and private entities to share information in a statewide database to facilitate a strong response to this issue.

Status: Senate Rules 

SB 758 (Umberg): Public health: nitrous oxide

• This measure would ban any retailer with a cigarette and tobacco license (except grocery stores) from selling nitrous oxide. This bill is intended to address the proliferation of recreationally marketed nitrous oxide in smoke shops and convenience stores.

Status: Senate Appropriations Committee

Revenue and Taxation 

SB 922 (Laird): Vehicles: local agency charges: use of streets or highways

• This measure would clarify that local governments may recover the cost of street maintenance and repair caused by public service operations, such as waste hauling, through service-related fees and charges, and would reaffirm that these charges are distinct from prohibited weight-based fees. The bill responds to recent court decisions that disrupted long-standing local practice and triggered litigation, restoring clarity and certainty so cities can maintain safe and reliable streets without shifting repair costs onto unrelated taxpayers.

Status: Assembly Floor



Two FEMA toolkits are available with safety messaging to help people during upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 activities across the country.

FEMA recently published two new toolkits to help spread public safety messaging for FIFA World Cup 2026, which is expected to attract more than five million international visitors and generate tens of billions of dollars in economic activity over 38 days.

“From fans to first responders, everyone can help make the FIFA World Cup 2026 safe and memorable. With millions of visitors expected, it is vital that we all know how to prepare and respond,” said FEMA Associate Administrator of the Office of External Affairs, Victoria L. Barton. “Whether you are a state government, a local leader or even a business owner, these toolkits have resources you need to help your community stay safe and prepared. Please use and share them to help keep everyone informed and ready.”

For more than a year, FEMA has been working closely with its partners across the country to keep players, fans and host city residents safe during the events. The toolkits are key resources that anyone can use to share specific, actionable public safety tips. They include key preparedness messaging and sample text for use in social media posts, as well as graphics to increase engagement.

1. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Stakeholder Toolkit is intended for local emergency managers, fire or police departments, city officials and faith leaders. Community leaders of all types can use this toolkit to encourage people to stay safe by following these simple steps.
2. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Safety Messaging Toolkit for Businesses is intended for private-sector companies across industries. This toolkit includes an overview on business continuity, crisis communications, emergency response and information technology resources.

Both toolkits emphasize five key steps that can help keep you safe during a large event:

• Have an emergency plan.
• Follow local guidance during an emergency.
• Know how to get emergency notifications.
• Stay hydrated and prepare for weather.
• Be aware of your surroundings.

To learn more ways to stay safe during matches and events, and to download the toolkits, visit Ready.gov/fifa-world-cup-2026.

If you have any questions, please contact FEMA Office of External Affairs:

• Intergovernmental Affairs at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-IGA@fema.dhs.gov
• Tribal Affairs at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-Tribal@fema.dhs.gov
• Private Sector Engagement at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-Private-Sector@fema.dhs.gov

Join the Cal Cities legislative team on Wednesday, July 22 at 9:30-11:00 a.m. for a timely briefing in advance of lawmakers returning from summer recess on Aug. 3. Lobbyists will walk through the major bills that cities should support or oppose and offer in-depth insights on bills for cities moving through the Legislature. The webinar will cover key policy areas, including housing, homelessness, environmental quality, public safety, transportation, governance, and the state budget.

Registration must be completed by Tuesday, July 21. This webinar is complimentary to Cal Cities Members and Cal Cities Partners. Nonmember cities and other government entities will be charged $150. Please note that registration is limited.

The League of California Cities is excited to announce that registration is open for the 2026 Annual Conference and Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center, Sept. 23-25!

The conference will feature inspiring keynote speakers and presentations on key topics for local leaders, plus peer-to-peer sharing with fellow California city officials. The preliminary conference schedule is on the Annual Conference and Expo webpage under the Program section. City officials are encouraged to register by July 15 to receive an early bird discount.

Lastly, policy resolutions for consideration by general membership must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, July 25. This member-driven process can be initiated by any City Council Member or City Council. LEARN MORE.

Join the League of California Cities, California State Association of Counties (CSAC), and the County Engineers Association of California (CEAC) on Wednesday, September 2 at 10:00 AM as we share the 2026 Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment Report and discuss upcoming advocacy opportunities.

Since 2008, the biennial assessment has provided a comprehensive and systematic look at California’s local streets and roads, leading to the passage of SB 1 (Beall, 2017). This year, the needs assessment has taken on newfound importance as gas tax revenues face potential revenue declines that could total up to $82.6 billion over the next decade.

The 2026 report focuses on the condition of California’s transportation infrastructure, the impacts of SB 1, and the ongoing funding needs of local streets, roads, and bridges. This report will be an invaluable part of educating policymakers and advocating for stable, strong investments to repair and maintain California’s vital local transportation infrastructure.

Moderators:

Damon Conklin, Legislative Advocate, League of California Cities

Mark Neuburger, Legislative Advocate, California State Association of Counties

Speakers:

Gavin Keating, Senior Engineer, Consor

Margot Yapp, President, NCE

Registration, complimentary to Cal Cities Members, Cal Cities Partners, CSAC Members and Affiliates, and CEAC Members and Affiliates, must be completed by Tuesday, Sept. 1. Nonmember cities and other government entities will be charged $150. Registration is limited.

Gold Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Silver Sponsors



Bronze Sponsors

2025-26 Division Board of Directors

President -  Britt Huff, Ph.D., Council Member, Rolling Hills Estates

Vice President - Ana Maria Quintana, Council Member, Bell

Secretary/Treasurer - William Uphoff, Council Member, Lomita

Board Director - James R. Bozajian, Mayor Pro Tem, Calabasas

Past President - Dr. Michael Cao, M.D., Council Member, Arcadia 

Regional Director - Arroyo Verdugo JPA: Dan Brotman, Council Member, Glendale

Regional Director - Gateway Cities COG: David Arellano, Council Member, Lakewood

Regional Director - Las Virgenes-Malibu COG: Laura McCorkindale, Council Member, Hidden Hills

Regional Director - San Fernando Valley COG: Mary Mendoza, Mayor, San Fernando

Regional Director - San Gabriel Valley COG: Margaret Clark, Mayor, Rosemead

Regional Director - South Bay Cities COG: Bea Dieringer, Mayor, Rolling Hills

Regional Director - Westside Cities COG: Natalya Zernitskaya, Council Member, Santa Monica

Regional Director - City of Los Angeles: Steve Luu, Legislative Analyst, Los Angeles

Division Staff

Jennifer Quan

Executive Director / San Gabriel Valley & Arroyo Verdugo Cities

(626) 786-5142

Jeff Kiernan

Legislative Director / South Bay, Las Virgenes-Malibu, & Westside Cities

(310) 630-7505

Nicholas Cabeza

Communications Manager / Gateway Cities & City of Los Angeles

(562) 322-1861

www.LACities.org