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Board of Directors Meeting
AGENDA
December 5, 2025
Westin Rancho Mirage
71333 Dinah Shore Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA
CITIES
VISION
LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA
CITIES
To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California's cities.
MISSION and CORE BELIEFS
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 Cal Cities 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.
League of California Cities
Board of Directors Meeting
December 5, 2025
Rancho Mirage, CA
1. Roll Call/Call to Order (8:30 a.m.)
2. Schedule of Events INFORMATION
3. Future Board Meeting Dates INFORMATION
4. Welcome and Farewell to Board Members INFORMATION
5. President’s Remarks ~ Cal Cities President Gabe Quinto INFORMATION
6. Executive Director’s Report
~ Executive Director and CEO Carolyn Coleman INFORMATION
7. Non-Legislative Consent Calendar ACTION (5)
ADVOCACY
8. 2026 Proposed Strategic Advocacy Priorities ACTION (19) ~ Jason Rhine, Cal Cities Senior Director of Legislative Affairs
9 Federal Update and National League of Cities Report INFORMATION (21) ~ David Sander, Cal Cities Board Member and NLC Immediate Past President and Caroline Grinder, Cal Cities Legislative Advocate
10. Legal Advocacy Report INFORMATION (28)
~ Sheri Chapman, Cal Cities General Counsel
EDUCATION AND MEMBER SERVICES
11. Education and Member Services Update INFORMATION (34) ~ Jennifer Whiting, Cal Cities Deputy Executive Director
12. Advancing Equity Advisory Committee Report ACTION (37) ~ Jennifer Whiting, Cal Cities Deputy Executive Director
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
13. Finance Committee Report ACTION (45)
a. Review and Approval of Cal Cities 2026 Budget
~ Cal Cities First Vice President Teresa Acosta and
Steve Maciel, Cal Cities Chief Financial Officer
Adjourn by 12:30 p.m., Friday, December 5, 2025
NON-LEGISLATIVE CONSENT CALENDAR
7(a) Approval of Minutes from October 9, 2025 ACTION (6) 7(b) Institute for Local Government Update INFORMATION (10) 7(c) CitiPAC Update INFORMATION (15)
7(d) Cal Cities Partner Update INFORMATION (16)
Le
ague of California Cities – 2025-2026 Board of Directors (As of November 3, 2025)
Officers
Gabe Quinto Mayor Pro Tem, El Cerrito President
Teresa Acosta Council Member, Carlsbad First Vice President David Cohen Council Member, San Jose Second Vice President Lynne Kennedy Mayor Pro Tem, Rancho Cucamonga Immediate Past President Carolyn M. Coleman Executive Director / CEO
Directors
Ashleigh Aitken Mayor, Anaheim Large City
Paul Akinjo Mayor, Lathrop Central Valley Division
Walter Allen III Council Member, Covina At-Large
Jan Arbuckle Council Member, Grass Valley At-Large
Dan Arriola Mayor, Tracy At-Large
Karen Bass Mayor, Los Angeles Large City
Scott Bauer Council Member, Eureka Redwood Empire Division LaTanya Bellow City Manager, Emeryville Personnel & Employee Relations Dept.
James Bozajian Mayor Pro Tem, Calabasas Los Angeles County Division Ulises Cabrera Mayor, Moreno Valley Latino Caucus
Karen Comstock Council Member, Chino Inland Empire Division Eric Danly City Attorney, Petaluma City Attorneys Department Bea Dieringer Mayor Pro Tem, Rolling Hills Women’s Caucus Alice Dowdin Calvillo Council Member, Auburn Sacramento Valley Division Jerry Dyer Mayor, Fresno Large City
Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft Mayor, Alameda East Bay Division Neysa Fligor Vice Mayor, Los Altos At-Large
Todd Gloria Mayor, San Diego Large City
Karen Goh Mayor, Bakersfield Large City
Renee Golder Council Member, Santa Cruz Monterey Bay Division Alexander Hamilton Fire Chief, Oxnard Fire Chiefs Department Alma Hernandez Mayor, Suisun City North Bay Division
Randi Johl Legislative Director/City Clerk, Temecula City Clerks Department Ellen Kamei Mayor, Mountain View Peninsula Division
Lisa Kaplan Council Member, Sacramento At-Large
Jim Lewis Cit y Manager, Atascadero At-Large
César Macias Manager, State and Federal Affairs, Oakland Large City Representative Jeffrey Maloney Council Member, Alhambra API Caucus
Caity Maple Council Member, Sacramento Large City Representative Ray Marquez Council Member, Chino Hills At-Large
Yvonne Martinez Beltran Council Member, Morgan Hill At-Large Rudy Mendoza Mayor, Woodlake At-Large
John Minto Mayor, Santee San Diego County Division
Eric Nelson Planning Commissioner, Dana Point Planning and Community Dev. Department Ida Obeso-Martinez Mayor Pro Tem, Imperial Imperial County Division Ian Oglesby Mayor, Seaside African American Caucus
Daniel Parra Council Member, Fowler South San Joaquin Valley Division Jaime Patino Council Member, Union City At-Large
Karen Pinkos City Manager, El Cerrito City Managers Department Randall Putz Council Member, Big Bear Lake Desert Mountain Division Roberta Raper Dir. of Finance & Technology, West Sacramento Fiscal Officers Department Rex Richardson Mayor, Long Beach Large City
David Sander Council Member, Rancho Cordova NLC
Cindy Silva Council Member, Walnut Creek At-Large
Jeff Smith Police Chief, Pismo Beach Police Chiefs Department Scott Smith Public Works Director, Fountain Valley Public Works Department Erica A. Stewart Mayor, San Luis Obispo Channel Counties Division Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor, Artesia At-Large
John Taylor Council Member, San Juan Capistrano Orange County Division Kuldip Thusu Council Member, Dinuba Mayors and Council Members Department Michael Vargas Mayor, Perris Riverside County Division
Tyller Williamson Mayor, Monterey LGBTQ Caucus
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1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org Board of Directors
Schedule of Events
December 5, 2025
Rancho Mirage, CA
Loc
ation:
Westin Rancho Mirage
71333 Dinah Shore Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Friday, December 5
7:30
– 8:15 a.m. Networking Breakfast Oasis Courtyard
8:30 a. m.
– 12:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting Oasis Ballroom 12:30 p.m. Board Meeting Adjourns
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Agenda Item 3
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org
Board of Directors
Future Meeting Dates
2026
February 19-20 Board of Directors Meeting
Residence Inn Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
April 22-24 City Leaders Summit and
April 24-25 Board of Directors Meeting
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
Sacramento, CA
July 16-17 Board of Directors Meeting
Sonesta Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, CA
September 23-25 Annual Conference and Expo and
September 24 Board of Directors Meeting
Anaheim, CA
December 2-4 League Leaders Workshop and
Board of Directors Meeting
The Westin San Diego Bayview
San Diego, CA
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Agenda Item 4
December 5, 2025
Welcome to Board Members
JAN ARBUCKLE At-Large
Council Member, Grass Valley
DAN ARRIOLA At-Large
Mayor, Tracy
ERIC DANLY City Attorneys Department
City Attorney, Petaluma
BEA DIERINGER Women’s Caucus
Mayor Pro Tem, Rolling Hills
LISA KAPLAN At-Large
Council Member, Sacramento
JIM LEWIS At-Large
City Manager, Atascadero
DAN PARRA South San Joaquin
Council Member, Fowler Valley Division
KAREN PINKOS City Managers Department
City Manager, El Cerrito
SCOTT SMITH Public Works Department
Director of Public Works, Fountain Valley
KULDIP THUSU Mayors and Council
Council Member, Dinuba Members Department
MICHAEL VARGAS Riverside County Division
Mayor, Perris
Farewell to Board Members
KAREN COMSTOCK Inland Empire Division
Council Member, Chino
RENE GUERRERO Public Works Department
Assistant Director of Public Works, Ontario
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Imagery ©2026 NASA, Map data ©2026 Google, INEGI 10 mi
Moreno Valley City Hall
14177 Frederick St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Get on I-10 E in Beaumont from CA-60 E/State Rte 60
E/Moreno Valley Fwy
1. Head toward Calle San Juan De Los Lagos
2. Turn left onto Calle San Juan De Los Lagos
3. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Frederick St
Pass by Del Taco (on the left in 1.5 mi)
4. Continue onto Pigeon Pass Rd
Pass by Taco Bell (on the right)
5. Turn right to merge onto CA-60 E/State Rte 60
E/Moreno Valley Fwy toward Beaumont
6. Use any lane to merge onto I-10 E via the ramp
to Indio
22 min (18.1 mi)
243 ft
295 ft
1.8 mi
236 ft
16.0 mi
0.2 mi
Drive 56.6 miles, 1 hrMoreno Valley City Hall, 14177 Frederick St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 to The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa, 71333 Dinah Shore Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Follow I-10 E to Bob Hope Dr. Take exit 130 from I-10 E
7. Merge onto I-10 E
8. Take exit 130 for Bob Hope Dr
Take Ramon Rd and Los Alamos Rd to your destination in
Rancho Mirage
9. Use the right lane to turn right onto Bob Hope Dr
10. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Ramon Rd
11. Turn left onto Los Alamos Rd
12. Turn left onto Dinah Shore Dr
13. Turn right
Restricted usage road
Destination will be on the right
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
71333DinahShoreDrRanchoMirageCA92270
31 min(36.1 mi)
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