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TABLE 1 - ORIGINAL POSTED STREETS, DRAINAGE, WATER, RECYCLED WATER AND
SEWER SECURITY
Improvement Security No.
Performance /
Material
Faithful
Performance
Material and
Labor
Streets/Drainage 016240136 $ 232,500 $ 116,250
Water System 016240136 $ 6,000 $ 3,000
Sewer System 016240136 $ 2,500 $ 1,250
Total $ 241,000 $ 120,500
If approved, an NOC would be filed, which protects the City from future claims against the Project by providing proper noticing to each contractor, subcontractor, and material supplier that the Project has been completed. The payment bond would be released 90 days after the date of recording of the NOC, unless the City receives written notice of a timely claim against the payment bond pursuant to section 9560 of the Civil Code or a similar provision.
STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Safe and Vibrant Community
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. The developer has paid all necessary fees and deposits to cover the costs of the required inspection of the completed improvements. Ongoing maintenance costs for the improvements would be supported through the approved Fiscal Year 2026/2027 operating budgets in Community Facilities District 2015-2 Zone 32.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Project Map
2. Agreements
3. Bond
4. Notice of Completion
Project Map
PM38324 - Chick-Fil-A
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3 Recording Requested By:
CITY OF MENIFEE
When Recorded Mail To:
CITY CLERK
CITY OF MENIFEE
29844 HAUN ROAD
MENIFEE, CA 92586
Record without fee subject to Govt. Code 6103
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
(Work Within Public Right-of-Way)
NOTICE IS GIVEN that work was completed on that certain project known as Public Improvements for PM38324 Chick-Fil-A, IP23-007, for the undersigned agency on January 17, 2026, located along Haun Road at New Hub Drive, and that said project was accepted by this agency on September 2, 2026. The undersigned agency owns the following interest in said property described above: right-of-way and public improvements within the right-of-way.
The Contractor/Developer on said project was Chick-Fil-A, Inc., a Georgia Stock Corporation. The address of the undersigned agency is City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, Menifee, California 92586.
The property on which said work of improvement was completed is within the City of Menifee, County of Riverside, State of California.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
Ss
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE)
I, Stephanie Roseen, hereby certify that I am the City Clerk of the City of Menifee, a municipal corporation, which is the owner of the properties described within this Notice of Completion, executed on behalf of the City; that I have read the notice and know the contents thereof and that the facts therein stated are true of my own knowledge under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of California; that I make this verification on September 2, 2026 for and on behalf of the City.
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Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
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Alberto Paiva, Deputy Public Works Director / City Engineer
CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: League of California Cities Annual Conference, General Assembly Voting Delegate and Alternate Appointment
MEETING DATE: September 2, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Rachel Valencia, Management Aide
REVIEWED BY: Stephanie Roseen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Appoint two Councilmembers to serve as the voting delegate and alternate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference General Assembly, scheduled for September 23–25, 2026, in Anaheim, California; and
2. Discuss the proposed resolution and determine the City’s position for the designated voting delegate and/or alternate to represent the City at the General Assembly meeting; and
3. Authorize the City Clerk to complete and return the voting delegate and alternate appointment online submission form to the League of California Cities.
DISCUSSION
The League of California Cities (Cal Cities) will be holding its Annual Conference and Expo in Anaheim, California from September 23-25, 2026. Every year Cal Cities convenes a member- driven General Assembly which provides city officials a chance to participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. For the City of Menifee to vote on matters during the General Assembly, a voting delegate and alternate must be appointed. To qualify as the voting delegate and alternate, the appointees must be registered to attend the conference. Mayor Estrada and Councilmember Temple are currently registered to attend this year’s annual conference.
During the General Assembly, scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026, voting delegates will have the opportunity to debate and consider general and petitioned resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions Committee.
This year, one general resolution has been submitted for review and consideration. It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss the resolution in advance and establish the City’s position to ensure the designated voting delegate and alternate are prepared to
City of Menifee Staff Report
CalCities Annual Conference, General Assembly Voting Delegate Appointment September 2, 2026
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represent the City’s position during the General Assembly. Additional resolutions may be submitted up to the day of the General Assembly. If additional resolutions are introduced, the City’s designated voting delegate, or alternate in their absence, will be responsible for casting votes on behalf of the City.
Proposed General Resolution
A Resolution of the General Assembly of the League of California Cities Calling For A Working Group To Consider A State Constitutional Amendment or Other Form of Initiative to Ensure Final Local Authority Over Housing and Land Use Decisions.
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring the proposed resolution in response to concerns that state laws have increasingly limited local discretion over housing and land use decisions. These laws include requirements for ministerial or by-right approval of certain housing projects, restrictions on the application of local development standards, and expanded state enforcement mechanisms affecting local governments.
The proposed resolution does not outline a specific approach or call for action. The resolution instead calls for the support and creation of a statewide working group to study and develop strategies for potential action by the November 2030 General Election. The proposed resolution seeks to restore and strengthen local government authority over housing and land use decisions in California. It supports a constitutional amendment or other statewide strategy that would preserve local control over general plans, zoning, density, development standards, project siting, and housing approvals, while maintaining the state’s authority to establish broad housing goals and enforce statewide standards.
The attached packet from Cal Cities includes the proposed resolution, Cal Cities’ analysis, and supporting letters submitted by the following cities and representatives. •City of Banning
•City of Calimesa
•City of Canyon Lake
•City of Moreno Valley
•City of Norco
•City of Torrance
•Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto
•Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
It is important to note the proposed resolution is in alignment with the City Council’s adopted Legislative Platform, particularly its policy of preserving local control. The Platform supports measures that preserve and protect the City’s authority over local affairs and specifically supports legislation that strengthens local control over land use, responsible growth, development, zoning, and related decisions, while opposing measures that limit or restrict local land use decision- making authority. The proposed Cal Cities resolution is consistent with these policy objectives by seeking to strengthen local government authority over housing and land use decisions while maintaining the State’s ability to establish broader housing goals and standards.
City of Menifee Staff Report
CalCities Annual Conference, General Assembly Voting Delegate Appointment September 2, 2026
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The attached packet indicates that appointments of city delegates and alternates were to be made by September 1, 2026. However, due to the delayed distribution of the proposed resolution, City staff confirmed with Cal Cities staff that notification of the City’s appointed delegate and alternate will still be accepted after the September 1, 2026 deadline.
Petitioned Resolutions
A petitioned resolution is an alternate method to introduce policy proposals during the annual conference. To initiate a petitioned resolution, voting delegates from 10% of member cities must sign the petition. The resolution and signatures are due at least 24 hours before the beginning of the General Assembly.
Petitioned resolutions could still be submitted during the annual conference and would need to be considered and voted on during the General Assembly.
STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Regular City Business
FISCAL IMPACT
The voting delegate and alternate must be registered for the conference. The associated registration cost of $725 per person has been included as part of the adopted Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget.
No additional budget appropriation action(s) are required.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Cal Cities General Assembly Packet 2026
2. Menifee’s Legislative Platform
2025-2026
CAL CITIES OFFICERS
President
Gabe Quinto
Mayor
El Cerrito
First Vice President
Teresa Acosta
Council Member
Carlsbad
Second Vice President
David Cohen
Council Member
San Jose
Immediate Past President
Lynne B. Kennedy
Mayor Pro Tem,
Rancho Cucamonga
Executive Director
and CEO
Carolyn M. Coleman
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org
August 10, 2026
TO: Cal Cities Members
RE: Cal Cities 2026 Resolution Packet
Sixty days before the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Cal Cities members may submit resolutions on issues of importance to cities. This year, Cal Cities received one resolution by the July 25 deadline.
The attached packet contains the proposed resolution, background information, supporting letters from cities and city officials, and an analysis of the resolution by Cal Cities. The packet includes detailed information on the resolution process and the next steps for the resolution.
We encourage each city council to consider the resolution and determine a position so your voting delegate can represent your city’s position on the resolution.
Voting Delegates: City councils must appoint a voting delegate to vote during the General Assembly. Each city may also appoint up to two alternate delegates. If your city has not already done so, please appoint your voting delegate by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. The voting delegate packet contains more information.
The 2026 General Assembly will be held Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. in the Anaheim Convention Center during the Annual Conference and Expo.
For questions about resolutions, voting delegates, or the General Assembly, please contact Zach Seals.
2026
Resolution
Packet
2026 Resolution Packet
Information on 2026 Resolutions Process
Consideration by Policy Committee (pre-conference)
Per the Cal Cities bylaws, Cal Cities President Gabe Quinto has referred the submitted resolution to the Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee. The committee will meet on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. via Zoom to review the resolution and make a recommendation that will be sent to the Resolutions Committee. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Register for the meeting here.
A list of recommendations the policy committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet.
Consideration by Resolutions Committee (during conference) On Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1:00 p.m. the Resolutions Committee will meet to review the resolution and the recommendation of the policy committee.
The Resolutions Committee consist of one representative from each of Cal Cities caucuses, departments, divisions, and policy committees, as well as up to ten additional appointments made by the Cal Cities President. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Refer to the onsite conference program for the location.
A list of recommendations the Resolutions Committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet.
Consideration by the General Assembly (during conference) The General Assembly will convene on Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. to consider any resolutions the Resolutions Committee has forwarded. To vote during the General Assembly, voting delegates must have checked in at the voting delegate booth.
Conference attendees will receive materials for the General Assembly on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 24. For more information on voting and discussion procedures during the General Assembly, see page three of this packet.
Petitioned Resolutions (during conference)
The petitioned resolution is an alternate method to introduce policy proposals during the annual conference. To initiate a petitioned resolution, voting delegates from 10% of member cities must sign the petition. The resolution and signatures are due at least 24 hours before the beginning of the General Assembly. Voting delegates who have checked in at the voting delegate booth can receive more information on petitioned resolutions at the booth onsite. 1 2026 Resolution Packet
Policy Committee and Resolutions Committee Actions
The submitted resolution will be heard by the policy committee to which it was assigned, and the Resolutions Committee. The table below shows what recommendations these bodies may make on the resolution.
Policy Committee Actions Resolutions Committee Actions
Approve Approve
Disapprove* Disapprove*
No Action No Action
Amend and approve
Amend and approve
Refer to appropriate policy committee
for further study*
Approve as amended
Refer as amended to appropriate
policy committee for further study*
Refer to appropriate policy committee
for further study*
Refer as amended to appropriate
policy committee for further study*
Approve with additional
amendment(s)
Additional amendments and refer to
appropriate policy committee for
further study*
*If a resolution is disapproved or referred for further study by all policy committees to which it is assigned and the Resolutions Committee, it will not proceed to the General Assembly.
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General Assembly Voting and Discussion Procedures
Discussion Procedures:
Discussion procedures during the General Assembly are guided by two calendars:
the Consent Calendar and the Regular Calendar. As seen below, resolutions are calendared by the recommendations they receive from policy committees and the Resolutions Committee.
For General Resolutions:
Policy Committee
Recommendation
Resolutions Committee
Recommendation Calendar
Approve Approve Consent Calendar
Approve Disapprove or refer Regular Calendar
Disapprove or refer Approve Regular Calendar
Disapprove or refer Disapprove or refer Does not proceed to General Assembly
For Petitioned Resolutions:
Policy Committee
Recommendation Resolutions Committee Action Calendar
N/A
Approve Regular Calendar
Disapprove or Refer Regular Calendar
Disqualified Does not proceed to General
Assembly
Items on the Consent Calendar will be presented as one motion during the General Assembly from the Resolutions Committee chair. Unless an item on the Consent Calendar is set aside by the majority of the General Assembly, a vote will be taken on the whole calendar. If an item is set aside, it will be opened for discussion, followed by a vote.
Items on the Regular Calendar will be presented individually by the Resolutions Committee chair. After a recommendation is presented by the Resolutions Committee chair, the resolution will be opened for discussion by the General Assembly. A vote will take place following discussion.
Voting Procedures:
Per Cal Cities Bylaws Article XII, Sec. 2, all votes will be conducted by voice vote first. If the presiding official cannot determine the outcome, a vote will be taken by an alternative method, typically a raise of voting cards by voting delegates. A roll call vote may be called for by delegates of ten percent or more of the General Assembly.
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2026 Resolution
1. Resolution No. 1 submitted by City of Murrieta
• Letters of concurrence submitted by:
i. City of Banning;
ii. City of Calimesa;
iii. City of Canyon Lake;
iv. City of Moreno Valley;
v. City of Norco;
vi. City of Torrance;
vii. Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto;
viii. Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
• Referred to Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee
• Policy Committee Recommendation:
• Resolutions Committee Recommendation:
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Resolution No. 1
Submitted by City of Murietta
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1. A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT OR OTHER FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER
HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS
Source: City of Murrieta
Concurrence of five or more cities/city officials
Cities/city officials: City of Banning; City of Calimesa; City of Canyon Lake; City of Moreno Valley; City of Norco; City of Torrance; Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto; Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
Referred to: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee WHEREAS, California cities have historically been responsible for adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing housing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the streets, water, wastewater, public safety, parks, transportation, and other infrastructure and services necessary to support responsible, environmentally sound, and well-planned residential growth; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities is dedicated to protecting and expanding local control for municipalities across the state to ensure their orderly growth and development; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities recognizes that local zoning is a primary function of cities and an essential component of home rule, and that a city’s general plan should guide its land use planning and strategic decision-making free from pre-emption by the state; and
WHEREAS, increasingly prescriptive statewide housing mandates and development approval requirements can override locally adopted plans, zoning standards, and public review procedures without adequately accounting for differences that exist in each unique jurisdict ion in infrastructure capacity, water availability, wildfire and evacuation risks, environmental constraints, fiscal impacts, public service needs, and community priorities; and
WHEREAS, California’s housing goals can be more effectively advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships that support housing production while preserving the authority of locally elected officials to determine how and where housing is best planned and approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities, assembled during the Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, on September 25, 2026, that the League of California Cities support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amend ment or other legislative, policy, or ballot- based strategies that restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters within municipal boundaries, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any constitutional amendment or alternative strategy should preserve the State’s authority to establish broad statewide housing goals and enforce constitutional and civil rights, fair housing requirements, building and life -safety standards, and gen erally applicable environmental protections, while protecting cities from state actions that compel, through funding conditions or state law, the approval of housing developments that are inconsistent with locally adopted requirements; override local zonin g or density standards; or invalidate locally adopted housing or land use decisions when a city has planned in good faith to accommodate its regional housing needs allocation and maintains adequate capacity for housing at all income levels; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the League of California Cities consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters including but limited to: conducting appropriate legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for; the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time frame as determined by the working group.
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Resolution No. 1: Background
Information
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Background Information for Resolution
Source: City of Murrieta
Background:
California cities are responsible for planning residential growth, adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the infrastructure and public services necessary to support new housing. Since 2010, the State has enacted more than 500 housing-related laws that have increasingly shifted housing and land use authority away from local governments. These laws have expanded by-right development, limited locally adopted standards and review processes, and established enforcement mechanisms, including the builder’s remedy, that may override local plans and zoning. Although these measures are frequently presented as solutions to housing affordability, many increase development capacity or restrict local review without delivering the meaningful production of housing needed to address the housing crisis.
At the same time, the State has continued to prioritize increased development capacity without adequately accounting for the infrastructure, public services, economic realities, and safety measures necessary to support housing growth.
State mandates often fail to reflect local conditions, including roadway and utility capacity, water availability, wildfire exposure, environmental limitations, fiscal impacts, and the availability of essential services. Cities are consequently required to accommodate additional housing while receiving no funding or assistance to address the resulting infrastructure and service demands.
Local elected officials are directly accountable to the residents who experience the effects of development decisions and are responsible for balancing housing production with infrastructure capacity, public safety, environmental protection, fiscal sustainability, and community needs. Cities of all types in California have been grappling with this dynamic, ranging from urban to rural, coastal to inland, small to large, northern to southern, voicing concerns to legislative representatives with minimal responsiveness. This is an issue of statewide concern that needs the strength and diversity of the League of California Cities to pursue a long-term solution.
The proposed resolution directs the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions. The working group would be tasked with developing a more balanced framework that preserves the State’s role in establishing broad housing goals and enforcing constitutional, civil rights, fair housing, building, life-safety, and environmental requirements, while restoring meaningful local authority to allow cities to determine how statewide housing 9 2026 Resolution Packet
objectives should be implemented in a manner that reflects local conditions and community priorities while continuing to support responsible housing production.
As the primary statewide organization representing California cities, the League is uniquely positioned to lead this effort. Its established policy, legal, legislative, communications, and advocacy networks enable it to convene municipalities, evaluate potential strategies, conduct legal and fiscal analyses, build consensus, engage stakeholders, and coordinate with statewide decision-makers. League leadership would help ensure that any recommendation reflects the collective interests of California municipalities and would provide the credibility, organizational capacity, and statewide reach necessary to advance a viable strategy.
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Resolution No. 1: Letters of
Concurrence
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13 July 23, 2026
President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority
Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot -based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.
The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and
25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.
On behalf of the City of Can yon Lake, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.
Sincerely,
Arron Brown
City Manager
City of Canyon Lake
14 July 23, 2026
President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority
Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.
The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches to address increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.
On behalf of the City of Moreno Valley, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.
Sincerely,
Brian Mohan
City Manager
City of Moreno Valley
15 July 22, 2026
President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority
Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.
The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.
On behalf of the City of the Norco, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.
Sincerely,
Kevin Bash
City Council Member
(951) 768-8981
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Mr. Gabe Quinto, President
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for the City of Murrieta's Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority
Dear President Quinto:
I am writing in my individual capacity as Mayor of the City of Temecula to express my strong support for the City of Murrieta's proposed resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities at the 2026 Annual Conference.
The proposed resolution presents an important opportunity to thoughtfully evaluate the appropriate balance between California's statewide housing objectives and the constitutional principle of local governance. Establishing a statewide working group to examine a potential constitutional amendment, legislative reforms, or other policy initiatives will provide a meaningful forum to assess how local authority over housing and land use decisions can be strengthened while continuing to address the State's housing challenges.
Cities are uniquely positioned to understand the needs, opportunities, and constraints of their communities. Local elected officials are accountable to the residents they serve and are best equipped to make land use decisions that reflect a community's character, infrastructure capacity, economic development goals, environmental stewardship, and long-term vision. Equally important, local governments bear the primary responsibility for protecting public safety. Decisions regarding housing density, transportation, emergency access, wildfire preparedness, evacuation routes, police and fire service capacity, water availability, and critical infrastructure are inherently local matters that require the knowledge and judgment of those who serve their communities every day.
While the State has an important role in addressing California's housing needs, a collaborative approach that respects local expertise and preserves meaningful local discretion will produce stronger, safer, and more sustainable communities. The proposed working group offers an opportunity to evaluate policies that achieve these shared objectives while restoring an appropriate balance between state direction and local authority.
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League of California Cities
July 23, 2026
Although this letter reflects my personal position and is not an official action or policy of the City of Temecula or the Temecula City Council, I respectfully endorse the City of Murrieta's submission of this resolution and encourage its favorable consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly.
Thank you for your leadership and your thoughtful consideration of this important issue.
Respectfully,
Jessica Alexander
Mayor, City of Temecula
Signing in her individual capacity
and not on behalf of the City of Temecula
or the Temecula City Council.
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Resolution No. 1: Staff Analysis
23 League of California Cities Staff Analysis on Resolution No. 1
Staff: Brady Guertin, Legislative Advocate
Committee: Housing, Community, and Economic Development
Summary:
Resolution No.1 states that the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) will:
1. Support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategy that restores and strengthens local authority over housing and land use matters, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications.
Pursuant to the resolution, the strategy should preserve the state’s authority to set broad, statewide housing goals and enforce civil rights, fair housing, building safety, and environmental standards while protecting local control by preventing the state from compelling the approval of developments that conflict with local requirements, override local zoning or density standards, or overturn local land use decisions where a city has planned for and maintained sufficient capacity to meet its housing obligations.
2. Consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters.
The resolution states: “conducting legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time period.”
Background:
As provided in the background information, the city of Murrieta is sponsoring this resolution in response to concerns over state laws that have increasingly reduced city discretion over housing and land use decisions, including legislation that requires ministerial or by-right approvals for housing projects, limits the application of local development standards, and strengthens state enforcement mechanisms against local governments.
Additionally, the city of Murrieta, in its background information, maintains that these legislative efforts have not resulted in sufficient housing production to address California's housing shortage and have not adequately accounted for 24 local infrastructure, public service needs, public safety, market, and fiscal considerations.
The resolution states that California’s housing goals are better advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships, while preserving local authority over how and where housing is best planned and approved.
Consideration of the resolution may be informed by a brief examination of how the California Constitution allocates authority between the state and cities with respect to land use decisions.
The constitution grants cities the power to adopt local laws to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. This grant is called the “police power,” which is the basis for local land use regulation. The constitution grants charter cities the additional power to adopt local laws affecting “municipal affairs.” This power, commonly referred to as “home rule,” is based on the principle that a city, rather than the state, is in the best position to identify and satisfy the needs of the local community.
The constitution’s broad grant of police power contains a significant limitation.
Local law adopted under the police power is not valid if it “conflicts” with state law. A local law “conflicts” with state law when it regulates the same “field” in which the Legislature has stated its intent to occupy. In that case, state law is said to “preempt” the local law and it cannot be enforced.
An ordinance adopted by a charter city under the municipal affairs power cannot be enforced if it affects a “matter of statewide concern.” The subjects that have been identified as “matters of statewide concern” have changed over the years due to economic, social, and political circumstances.
Since the 1960s, the state has enacted numerous laws that limit or preempt aspects of local land use and zoning authority. These laws include the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Housing Element Law, Housing Accountability Act, Density Bonus Law, Permit Streamlining Act, accessory dwelling unit laws, California Environmental Quality Act, and others. In recent years, the state has enacted several laws that Cal Cities was the leading opposition force against, as many of the proposals pre-empted local land use authority, limited public review, and constrained local flexibility. In support of its housing and land use legislation, the Legislature has cited a statewide housing crisis and the need for increased housing production at all income levels while asserting that a uniform approach to local land use decision-making is required.
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The resolution does not prescribe a specific policy mechanism. The eight letters in support recommend creating a working group or committee to evaluate potential approaches, including legislative proposals, constitutional amendments, or ballot initiatives to strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters.
A discussion of a strategy to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters will need to consider the California Constitution’s framework for both preemption of police power enactments and municipal affairs, discussed above. It will also need to determine whether changes to the California Constitution will be proposed, and whether they constitute an amendment or a revision, which require different processes.
A constitutional revision is a multistep process blending legislative consensus, voter support, and on occasion, a constitutional convention. It requires significant public engagement.
A constitutional amendment would require a ballot initiative, which includes gathering enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot, building large coalitions to support election efforts, and campaigning to voters to support the initiative. This process can involve significant costs. In the last major election for ballot initiatives in 2024, proponents spent $8-$18 million to qualify for the ballot and spent nearly $700 million for the full election cycle, averaging out to about $100 million per ballot initiative.
Cal Cities has been engaged in ballot advocacy for over 20 years. In the early 2000s, Cal Cities developed a ballot advocacy infrastructure that included forming an issue political action committee, fundraising, establishing a network of regional managers, and building a coalition with other organizations to ultimately advocate on a ballot measure. Ballot advocacy requires the approval of the Board of Directors with a supermajority vote.
In the Legislature, Cal Cities plays an active and influential role to ensure that local flexibility and autonomy in the land use and housing space is maintained by engaging on dozens of bills every legislative session to ensure that cities' voices are heard at the state Capitol. Below, you will find Cal Cities “Existing Policy” on local control, housing, and land use policies.
Fiscal Impact
The resolution itself would not have a significant direct fiscal impact. However, depending on what actions follow, the fiscal costs could be significant.
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Vision
To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California's cities.
Mission Statement
To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.
We Believe
• Local self-governance is the cornerstone of democracy. • Our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities of interest. • In the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in solving problems.
• In conducting the business of government with transparency, openness, respect, and civility.
• The spirit of honest public service is what builds communities. • Open decision-making that is of the highest ethical standards honors the public trust.
• Cities are vital to the strength of the California economy. • The vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local autonomy.
• The active participation of all city officials increases the League's effectiveness.
• Partnerships and collaborations are essential elements of focused advocacy and lobbying.
• Ethical and well-informed city officials are essential for responsive, visionary leadership and effective and efficient city operations.
Zoning
Cal Cities believes local zoning is a primary function of cities and is an essential component of home rule. The process of adoption, implementation and enforcement of zoning ordinances should be open and fair to the public and enhance the responsiveness of local decision-makers. State policy should leave local siting and use decisions to the city and not interfere with local prerogative beyond providing a constitutionally valid procedure for adopting local regulations. State agency siting of facilities, including campuses and office buildings, should be subject to local notice and hearing requirements in order to meet concerns of the local community. Cal Cities opposes legislation that seeks to limit local authority over parking requirements.
Housing Element
Housing issues should be addressed in the general plan as other planning issues are. The housing element should be prepared for the benefit of local 27 governments and should have equal status with the other elements of the general plan.
Encourage Full Community Participation
Foster an open and inclusive community dialogue and promote alliances and partnerships to meet community needs.
Well-Planned New Growth
Recognize and preserve open space, watersheds, environmental habitats, and agricultural lands, while accommodating new growth in compact forms, in a manner that:
• De-emphasizes automobile dependency;
• Integrates the new growth into existing communities;
• Creates a diversity of affordable housing near employment centers; • Provides job opportunities for people of all ages and income levels.
Support:
The following letters of concurrence were received:
City of Banning
City of Calimesa
City of Canyon Lake
City of Moreno Valley
City of Norco
City of Torrance
Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto
Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
28 City of Menifee
Legislative Platform
2023
CITY OF MENIFEE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
ATE & FEDERAL District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 Mayor at Large Bob Karwin Ricky Estrada Lesa Sobek Dean Deines Bill Zimmerman Elected 2020 Elected 2022 Elected 2020 Elected 2022 Elected 2022
Four District Boundary Map
CITY OF MENIFEE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
ATE & FEDERAL PURPOSE
The primary purpose of a Legislative Platform is to adopt official City positions on matters affecting the City at the local, regional, state and federal levels. The approved platform allows City staff and legislative advocates to address and track issues in a timely manner pursuant to established procedures.
The platform was developed based on Menifee’s historical actions (resolutions, minutes, letters) on legislative issues, policies and guiding principles from the League of California Cities, and departmental review. The following seven categories have been utilized incorporating related topics. ➢ Community Services
➢ Environmental Quality
➢ Governance, Transparency & Labor Relations
➢ Housing, Community & Economic Development
➢ Public Safety
➢ Revenue & Taxation
➢ Transportation, Communications & Public Works
OVERARCHING GUIDELINES
1. Preservation of Local Control
Support measures that preserve and protect the City’s general law powers and duties to enact legislation and policy direction concerning local affairs. Oppose measures that reduces, eliminates, preempts local control or authority, or conflicts with other legislative priorities.
2. Promotion of Fiscal Stability
Support measures that promote fiscal stability, predictability, and financial independence. Support measures that preserve and promote the City’s revenue base. Oppose measures that shift local funds to the County, State, or Federal government without offsetting benefits or imposes penalties on cities.
3. Support Funding Opportunities
Support measures that allow the City to compete for its fair share of regional, State , and Federal funding including competitive grants and other funding programs. Support measures that promote dedicated funding streams at the regional, St ate, and Federal levels allowing the City to maximize local revenues, offset and leverage capital expenditures, and maintain City goals and standards.
CITY OF MENIFEE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
ATE & FEDERAL
Location
The City of Menifee, California is located in the southwestern region of Riverside County, approximately 12 miles north of the City of Temecula and 30 miles south of the City of Riverside along Interstate Highway 215. The City of Menifee is roughly 50 square miles in size with a current population of just over 112,000 residents and is anticipated to reach 117,000 over the next two years (Derrigo 2022).
Incorporated on October 1, 2008, the City of Menifee includes the communities of Menifee, Menifee Lakes, Sun City, Quail Valley, Paloma Valley, and portions of Romoland.
Desirability
Menifee was recently recognized by Safewise.org. as one of the safest cities in California. Menifee leadership is committed to maintaining this standard . Public safety is a priority for the City Council. The City furthered this commitment by launching the Menifee Police Department on July 1, 2020.
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Menifee is close to everything California. Its family -oriented community, natural setting , and sweeping vistas make it a fantastic city in which to live, work, and play.
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Menifee schools are ranked 2nd in Academic Achievements in Riverside County and 1st in science-based learning. With incoming young families in Menifee at record numbers, Menifee school districts are adding schools to keep pace with Menifee’s booming population. There are 5 future schools planned within the City limits, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school. A new high school, Liberty High School, is now open.
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Safety
Livability
Schools
CITY OF MENIFEE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
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Booming Population
College Town Menifee is proud to be recognized as a “College Town.” Menifee is home to the fastest growing California Community College, Mt. San Jacinto Community College (MSJC). MSJC is currently in construction at the Menifee campus with a 5,000-seat stadium, providing for the largest on-field outdoor event space. The facility will support MSJC’s award-winning athletic program and host community events and concerts. With a concentration on Science and Technology in the City, MSJC is currently constructing a $40 million STEM building which will house labs and support programming to provide the skilled workforce for the incoming labor pools. The college recently invested $11 million in renovations with campus improvements and technology, resulting in a $700 million regional impact. Menifee also houses higher education universities, such as Brandman University and Bellevue University. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Economic Development
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New Upscale Housing Menifee’s housing capacity continues to grow, catering to incoming young families. There are 24 new residential projects under construction, with about 21 more in the pipeline. 2,500 new homes are expected to be built by 2024. There are estimated to be more than 45,000 households in Menifee by the end of 2025.
Young, Skilled Workforce Young and eager, the Menifee area has an abundant, skilled workforce available. With 58.3% of the population between the ages of 18 and 44 , these residents are ready for employment close to home.
Attractive Business Incentives Constantly seeking new and innovative ways to partner with our business community to contribute to Menifee’s thriving economy, the City of Menifee offers attractive business incentives for incoming businesses that appeal to the community needs and desires.
Commitment to Infrastructure Menifee understands how circulation plays a vital role in the quality of life of our residents and businesses success. In May 2022, the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP ) was approved by the City Council and reflects a commitment to Park, Infrastructure, and Circulation Improvement projects over the next five years, aimed at improving the quality of life for residents and making it easier to do business in Menifee.
A growing economic powerhouse, Menifee has the largest regional draw of over 1.2 million people . Recognized as the number one Boomtown in California and 5 th in the nation, Menifee has a 3.5 percent growth rate per year and is attracting young professional and families that are clamoring for shopping, dining , and entertainment amenities in their own community. As more developers are discovering this unique situation, Menifee is buzzing as the new hot spot in Riverside County.
CITY OF MENIFEE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
ATE & FEDERAL
Community
Services
PARKS & RECREATION
• Parks & Recreation - Support legislation and funding for acquisition, development, operation and maintenance of open space, recreation, parks, libraries, and community services.
CULTURAL
• Art & Historical Sites - Support legislation that provides funding to support visual and performing public art and historical sites.
HUMAN SERVICES
• Social Services - Support collaborative partnerships on a regional basis that provide for social services programs/initiatives that serve the needs of the Menifee community.
• Health & Wellness - Support legislation and funding for programs for the physical and mental health and wellness of families, including youth, seniors, and veterans.
• Homeless - Support legislation and funding to address homelessness with comprehensive regional strategies for supportive services. Oppose legislation limiting local authority and restricting enforcement to address homelessness.
Environmental
Quality
Water and water quality, energy,
utilities, air, climate,
environmental regulations, and
waste management
WATER
• Watershed - Support legislation and funding addressing urban runoff pollution and flood control improvements.
• Water - Support legislation and funding for water efficiency improvements, including conservation, adequate supply of safe drinking water and desalination programs. Oppose legislation that imposes mandates or punitive measures on cities or unduly shifts costs.
• Stormwater - Support the incremental revision of stormwater regulation and permitting in a manner that retains local flexibility to determine how best to meet the State’s water quality objectives.
ENERGY
• Energy - Support legislation and funding for local control of renewable energy sources and balanced energy efficient solutions proven to be cost efficient, as well as construction of energy producing facilities needed to meet increased demand.
AIR
• Air Quality - Support legislation that promotes regional improvement of air quality, recognizing that air pollution does not follow jurisdictional boundaries.
Oppose legislation that restricts local and regional authority.
Parks, Recreation, Libraries,
Arts, Youth, Senior,
Community and Human
Services
CITY OF MENIFEE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
ATE & FEDERAL
• Air Quality District - Support legislation maintaining Air Quality Management District air credits. Oppose reduction of local official representation on the South Coast Air Quality Management Board.
ENVIRONMENTAL
• California Environmental Quality Act - Support legislation that improves and streamlines the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and provides funding to assist local agencies in implementing CEQA.
• Green - Support the National Environmental Policy Act and green procurement and sustainable practices policies. Oppose legislation that imposes undue hardship on local agencies to implement environmental regulations.
• Waste Management - Support legislation and funding for local control to regulate solid waste, single -use packaging, hazardous waste, recyclable materials, siting waste treatment facilities, and abandoned vehicles.
Governance,
Transparency &
Labor Relations
GOVERNANCE
• Local Control - Support legislation maintaining and providing greater local control by municipalities, including contracting for city services, and opposing contrary legislation.
• Elections - Support legislation reducing unnecessary and costly procedures for conducting a municipal election and oppose contrary legislation.
• Political Reform Act - Support legislation to improve and streamline the Political Reform Act and its implementation through regulations.
• Public Notices - Support legislation allowing alternative methods of meeting public notice and publication requirements through the use of technology and cost-effective communication.
• Liability - Support legislation limiting exposure of local governments to liability, including unimproved natural conditions and design immunity.
TRANSPARENCY
• Transparency - Support legislation for State and local government to conduct public business openly with appropriate access to public records. Oppose legislation to require records disclosure processes resulting in increased costs.
LABOR
• Labor Relations - Oppose legislation imposing mandated employee benefits and imposing restrictions over employer/employee negotiations or disputes.
Elections, Open Access,
Public Records, Political
Reform Act, Employees &
Labor Relations, Liability
CITY OF MENIFEE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
ATE & FEDERAL
• Pensions - Support legislation providing sustainable and secure public pensions and other post -retirement benefits to ensure responsive and affordable public services.
• Workers’ Compensation - Support legislation streamlining th e Workers’ Compensation system, including registered volunteer disaster service workers.
Oppose legislation increasing employee Workers’ Compensation benefits without system reform to offset increased employer costs.
• Disability - Oppose legislation providing presumptive eligibility for the award of Workers’ Compensation or other employee health benefits.
• Unemployment Insurance - Oppose legislation increasing employer liability for unemployment compensation.
Housing,
Community &
Economic
Development
Land use, annexation, housing,
building standards, economic
development, redevelopment,
mobile homes, sign regulations.
LAND USE
• Land Use - Support legislation that strengthens local control on land use s, plans for responsible growth, development, redevelopment, zoning, and annexations.
Oppose legislation that reduces local control.
• Local Control - Oppose legislation that would limit or res trict local land use decision-making authority, including the imposition of one -size-fits-all, land-use, parking, building and development guidelines.
• Annexations - Oppose legislation that creates fiscal impediments to future annexations.
• Sphere of Influence - Support changes to Sphere of Influence legislation to limit county development that would impact city and allow cities to annex logical growth.
• Habitat Conservation - Support legislation that provides funding for habitat management planning, maintenance, and administration.
• Eminent Domain - Oppose legislation restricting the use of eminent domain to acquire land not zoned for residential use for redevelopment.
• Right-of-Way - Support legislation allowing cities to manage public right-of-way and receive compensation for its use.
• Environmental Barriers - Support legislation and funding to reduce environmental barriers to structure and land development and to clean up brownfields.
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ATE & FEDERAL
• Infrastructure - Support funding mechanisms encouraging infra structure development and fair distribution of infrastructure bonds generally as well as filling the revenue gap resulting from dissolution of redevelopment.
• Building - Support legislation and funding for State building codes addressing safety, mitigation of natural hazards, and cost-effective green building standards.
HOUSING
• Housing - Support legislation and funding programs promoting production and rehabilitation of safe, affordable, and accessible housing; and support increasing the maximum home sale price allowed under Federal and State home ownership funded programs.
• Housing Element - Support legislation and funding to allow regional cooperation and establishing realistic housing goals and oppose legislation imposing mandates or penalties.
• Road Funding - Oppose legislation unfairly tying road funding to local decisions on density and affordable housing.
• Mortgage Debt Tax - Support legislation for cancellation of mortgage debt tax.
• Foreclosed Properties - Support non-profits, i.e., Habitat for Humanity to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed properties in blighted areas.
• Group Homes - Support legislation that increases local control over location of community care facilities/group homes.
• Mobile Homes - Support legislation enhancing lives for mobile home residents, including requiring training for park managers , and prohibiting park managers from requiring residents to use a specific dealer or broker.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• Economic Development - Support legislation and funding for business-friendly principles to attract new businesses and retain existing businesses.
• Jobs and Revenue - Support legislation providing tools and incentives necessary for economic development (i.e. jobs, revenue).
• Tax Increment - Support legislation for financing programs encouraging economic development including tax increment financing.
• Impact Fees - Oppose legislation that would inappropriately limit local government authority to impose impact fees.
CITY OF MENIFEE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
ATE & FEDERAL
• Operations/Construction - Support legislation that increases flexibility in the development and building process and streamlines environmental statutes.
Oppose legislation that would result in increased costs for businesses to operate/construct facilities.
• International Sales - Support legislation, including measures that remove barriers, allowing local businesses and industries to sell goods and services internationally.
• Cap and Trade - Support legislation and policy that maintains the “Cap and Trade” Program to support the CalRecycle Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) Loan Program. Oppose any legislation that proposes to make significant and/or controversial changes to the existing RMDZ Loan Program, up to and including the elimination of the program or funding support.
• Occupational Programs - Support legislation, funding and policies that promote Regional Occupation Programs, trade schools, investment in research and development technology, and tax incentives for manufacturing.
• Education - Support all attempts to bring higher education and pathway opportunities to the region.
• Base Realignment - Oppose closure of regional military installations.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
• Funding – Support the preservation of funding for the Community Development Block Grant program and increasing the funds available under the program.
• Reporting - Support legislation that would consolidate and streamline the administration and reporting requirements of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Advocate for greater flexibility of local appropriation and use of funds.
CITY OF MENIFEE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
ATE & FEDERAL Public Safety
Law enforcement, fire and life
safety, emergency
communications, emergency
services, disaster preparedness,
nuisance abatement, and
animal control services
LAW ENFORCEMENT
• Law Enforcement - Support legislation, funding, and efforts strengthening State and local law enforcement efforts directed towards crime prevention and public safety to create a safer city.
• Crime - Support legislation and funding to address crime related to drug (including synthetics), alcohol, burglary, assault, sex offenders, domestic violence, gangs, mental health and juvenile-related (tobacco, bullying) problems.
• Crime Victims - Support legislation and funding to protect crime victims.
• Cost Recovery - Oppose legislation impeding local law enforcement from addressing crime problems and recovering costs resulting from the responsible party.
• Early Release - Oppose legislation for early release of prisoners, including low-risk serious and violent offenders without sustained funding to ensure adequate post- release supervision.
• Court - Support measures to provide adequate judicial and court services.
• Homeland Security - Support legislation and f unding coordinating homeland security programs and training to respond to regional or national threats and adding security measures to protect residents against terrorist activity.
• Immigration - Recognize existing immigration laws and legitimate amnesty a nd support legislation solving the immigration crisis that adversely impacts local jurisdictions.
• Federal Worker Eligibility - Support efforts to improve the federal worker eligibility verification process to ensure employees are hired by businesses in the most efficient manner possible.
• Asset Forfeiture - Support legislation providing a greater share and increased latitude to spend asset forfeiture funds and to reimburse cities for overtime costs paid to public safety personnel who are required to appear in State and/or County courts.
• Peace Officer Compensation - Support legislation allowing local control of peace officers’ salaries and benefits.
• Community Oriented Policing - Oppose legislation that decreases funding to Community Oriented Policing efforts.
CITY OF MENIFEE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
ATE & FEDERAL
• Cybersecurity - Support legislation that strengthens and enhances cybersecurity efforts, helps protect against malicious cyber incidents, and enhances the security and resilience of critical infrastructure.
FIRE
• Fire and Life Safety Services - Support legislation and funding with local control for strengthening fire and life safety services, including fire suppression and prevention, hazardous materials mitigation, emergency medical services and training, and disaster preparedness. Oppose legislation that restricts local control over the enforcement of fire and life safety regulations.
• Wireless Communications - Support legislation and funding for providing public safety agencies greater access and adequate frequencies to wireless communication necessary for a multi -jurisdictional connectivity and national wireless broadband network, free from intrusion.
• Fire and Life Safety Codes - Support legislation increasing local control in adopting Fire and Life Safety Codes and development of the national fire code in an open, consensus-based process.
• Fire Prevention - Support legislation and funding for promoting installation of fire sprinklers in new non-residential buildings, requiring maintenance of defensible space and undergrounding overhead utilities in wildfire-prone areas.
• Disaster Preparedness - Support disaster and civil defense master mutual aid agreements and disaster relief and emergency assistance act.
Revenue &
Taxation
Finance, tax reform, general and
special revenue at federal, state,
and local levels
REVENUE
• Revenue Protection - Support legislation to protect City revenue sources and to strengthen and expand ongoing revenue and independence for the City, including greater local control over how funds are expended . Oppose legislation that undermines or preempts local authority over local taxes and fees.
• City Rev enue Sources - Oppose legislation seizing City tax funds or negatively changing revenue allocations to cities, such as property tax, street maintenance funds, vehicle license fees , sales tax, public safety augmentation funds, community-oriented policing (COPS) grants, gas tax, transient occupancy tax, and Community Block Grant funding.
• Funding - Support legislation and funding for dedicated revenue sources at all governmental levels, including funding for public facilities, such as libraries and open space. Allow the City to compete for its fair share of grants and funding programs. Support fe deral legislation requiring states to distribute federal pass - through funds in an equitable manner to local government.
CITY OF MENIFEE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
ATE & FEDERAL
• Mandates - Support full cost reimbursement to the City for all Federal, State and county mandates. Oppose legislation imposing unfunded State mandates.
• Contracting - Support legislation removing barriers to use in-house staff for public works construction contracts over $5,000. Oppose legislation limiting ability to contract out for provision of services and opposing limiting negotiation indemnification protection in public contracts.
• Municipal Bonds - Oppose legislation reducing or removing tax-exempt status of municipal bonds.
TAXATION
• Proposition 13 - Oppose legislation weakening taxpayer protections or to raise tax revenue at the expense of residential or business community.
• Tax-Exempt Debt - Oppose restrictions or limitations on the City to use tax-exempt debt or tax increment financing for the purchase or construction of public improvements.
• Voter-Approved Taxes - Support legislation preserving and enhanci ng the City’s ability to seek voter approval for taxes, i.e., transactions and use (sales) tax.
• Information Sharing - Support participation in local government information sharing with Franchise Tax Board.
Transportation,
Communications
& Public Works
Transportation, construction,
telecommunications, and public
works.
TRANSPORTATION
• Transportation - Support legislation and funding for multi-modal transportation planning and Intelligent Transportation System to achieve traffic efficiency , reducing traffic congestion, and increasing safety of City streets and arterials for vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian paths/trails.
• Transit - Support legislation and funding encouraging the use of transit and non - motorized transportation, including rail line, busses, reverse commute program, electric vehicles, transportation service and rapid transit.
• Funding - Support legislation to protect dedicated revenue sources for transportation and transit and insure equitable distribution of funding with consideration of population growth. Support legislation providing additional funding opportunities, increasing local flexibility in allocation of transportation funds, and enhancing City’s ability to finance transportation/transit programs and facilities and use of design-build standards.
CITY OF MENIFEE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
ATE & FEDERAL
• Taxes/Fees - Oppose measures to raise Federal or State revenues for transportation with fees, such as miles-traveled.
COMMUNICATIONS
• Telecommunications - Oppose legislation limiting local authority for telecommunications infrastructure and support legislation to retain existing fees on telecommunications services.
• Broadband - Support grants and other funding opportunities that will help the City implement its Broadband Master Plan and Smart City key priorities.
PUBLIC WORKS
• Infrastructure - Support legislation and funding for statewide community infrastructure program, including interchanges, flood control, watershed management, wastewater, and exempting criteria for new septic tank regulations.