1 Denzel MaxwellAssistant to the City Manager
February 1st, 2023
League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Membership Review
Council Ask
That the Council provide feedback and direction on the City’s League of California Cities (CalCities) membership 2 Cal Cities
Founded in 1898
Mission is to defend and expand local control through advocacy efforts in the Legislature, at the ballot box, in the courts, and through strategic outreach that informs and educates the public, policymakers, and opinion leaders. 3 Cal Cities
The services that Cal Cities offer to the City include:
Monitoring, tracking, and engagement on bills and policy issue areas.
Communication on advocacy efforts, legislative developments, and highlights on cities implementing new or innovative strategies.
Action alerts and sample letters/language on bills of high importance.
Monitoring of court cases and submission of friend-of-the-court briefs; filing lawsuits to protect local control.
Professional development for staff and public officials, including roundtables and educational conferences, meetings, webinars, and department-specific activities. 4 Cal Cities in 2022
Supported and improved a landmark law that creates a first-of-its-kind civil court process known as the Community Assistance Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court program.
Secured $1 billion in the state budget to support cities’ efforts to tackle the housing supply and affordability crisis in their communities.
Secured an additional $180 million for cities for climate resiliency Defeated a measure that would have provided manufacturing companies a full sales tax break for the next five years – with an estimated revenue loss to local governments over $2.5 billion Stopped two measures that would have required state and local pension systems to withdraw high-performing investments, leading to a negative impact on the pension fund system and employer costs 5 City Participation
The City currently has two Councilmembers who are members of Cal Cities committees.
Council Member Jacque Casillas
Chair – Community Services Policy Committee
Second Vice President – Riverside County Division of the League of California Cities Council Member Wes Speake
Member – Housing, Community and Economic Development Policy Committee 6 Dues Structure
7 Members
8 Only nonmember 4 California Cities
Laguna Woods
Guadalupe
Jurupa Valley
Torrance
CalCities Benefits
State Advocacy
Annual Conferences
Year-round education and networking opportunities
Visibility
9 Cal Cities Concerns
Cal Cities Efforts to reinforce local controls
Land use and Zoning
Revenues
One size fits all approach
Regional Housing Needs Assessment
10 Send Letter with Dues Payment
11 Allows Council to send recommendations directly to CalCities leadership
Options for Council Consideration
12 Options for Council Consideration
13 Option 1 + Send Letter with Dues Payment
Option 2 + Annual In-person Update from Cal Cities
Continue Membership
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Pros
Education Opportunities
Advocacy
Collaboration/Partnerships
Events
Policy Formation
Cons
Cost ~$37,000
Pros
Option 1
Council recommendations sent to Cal Cites leadership
Cons
Cost ~$37,000
Pros
Option 2
In-person update from the Cal Cities regional public affairs manager Stronger Relationships
Cons
Cost ~$37,000
Discontinue Membership
Option 4
Pros
Cost Savings of ~$37,000
Cons
No seat at the table
Non-member Cost to attend conferences
Questions?
951-736-2370
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www.CoronaCA.gov