AMENDMENT #1
TO
CONTRACT # 011723-JDC
THIS AMENDMENT is effective upon the date of the last signature below by and between Sourcewell and John Deere Construction Retail Sales a division of John Deere Shared Services LLC, DBA John Deere Construction Retail Sales now known as John Deere Construction Retail Sales, a division of John Deere Shared Services LLC (Supplier).
Sourcewell awarded a contract (011723-JDC) to Supplier to provide Heavy Construction Equipment with Related Attachments and Technology to Sourcewell and its Participating Entities, effective April 5, 2023, through April 14, 2027 (Contract).
Supplier wishes to change the name of the Contract holder to “John Deere Construction Retail Sales, a division of John Deere Shared Services LLC” as noted in its Proposal.
Except as amended, the Contract remains in full force and effect.
Sourcewell John Deere Construction Retail Sales, a division of John Deere Shared Services LLC,
formerly
known as John Deere Construction Retail Sales a
division of John Deere Shared Services LLC, DBA
John Deere Construction Retail Sales
B y : B y :
Jeremy Schwartz Brooke DeVol
Chief Procurement Officer Account Manager, Govt Contracts & Sales
D a t e : D a t e :
Sourcewell Contract # 011723-JDC| Amendment #2
AMENDMENT #2
TO
CONTRACT # 011723-JDC
THIS AMENDMENT is effective upon the date of the last signature below by and between Sourcewell and John Deere Construction Retail Sales, a division of John Deere Shared Services LLC (Supplier).
Sourcewell awarded a contract (011723-JDC) to Supplier to provide Heavy Construction Equipment with Related Attachments and Technology to Sourcewell and its Participating Entities, effective April 5, 2023, through April 14, 2027 (Contract).
Supplier wishes to change the name of the Contract holder to “John Deere Shared Services LLC.”
Except as amended, the Contract remains in full force and effect.
Sourcewell John Deere Shared Services LLC
B y : B y :
Jeremy Schwartz Jeffrey Averill
Chief Procurement Officer John Deere General Sales Manager
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List Price Discounts
Note: Discounts will be calculated based on current pricing at the time an agency requests the quote and will be valid for 30 days.
Please contact your local dealer for a contract quote: https://dealerlocator.deere.com/servlet/ Product Family Model List Price Discount
Articulated Dump Trucks 260 P-Tier 28%
Articulated Dump Trucks 310 P-Tier 28%
Articulated Dump Trucks 410 P-Tier 28%
Articulated Dump Trucks 460 P-Tier 28%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Backhoes 310 G-Tier 43%
Backhoes 310 P-Tier 43%
Backhoes 320 P-Tier 43%
Backhoes 410 P-Tier 41%
Backhoes 710 P-Tier 43%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Compact Track Loaders 317G 30%
Compact Track Loaders 317 P-Tier 24%
Compact Track Loaders 325G 30%
Compact Track Loaders 325 P-Tier 24%
Compact Track Loaders 331 P-Tier 30%
Compact Track Loaders 333G 30%
Compact Track Loaders 333 P-Tier 30%
Compact Track Loaders 335 P-Tier 30%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Dozers 450 P-Tier 27%
Dozers 550 P-Tier 27%
Public
Dozers 650 P-Tier 28%
Dozers 700L 25%
Dozers 700 P-Tier 25%
Dozers 750L 25%
Dozers 750 P-Tier 25%
Dozers 850L 26%
Dozers 850 P-Tier 26.5%
Dozers 850 X-Tier 26.5%
Dozers 950K 33%
Dozers 950 P-Tier 27%
Dozers 1050K 33%
Dozers 1050 P-Tier 27%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Crawler Loaders 655 P-Tier 28%
Crawler Loaders 755 P-Tier 28%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Excavators 75 P-Tier 32.5%
Excavators 85 P-Tier 33%
Excavators 130 P-Tier 32.5%
Excavators 135 P-Tier 32.5%
Excavators 160 P-Tier 32.5%
Excavators 190GW 43%
Excavators 200 G-Tier 32.5%
Excavators 210 P-Tier (04E0FF) 32.5%
Excavators 210 P-Tier DEX (04E2FF) 30.5%
Excavators 230 P-Tier DEX 30.5%
Excavators 245 P-Tier 32.5%
Excavators 250 P-Tier 32.5%
Excavators 260 P-Tier DEX 30.5%
Public
Excavators 300 P-Tier 32.5%
Excavators 345 P-Tier 32.5%
Excavators 350 P-Tier 32.5%
Excavators 380 P-Tier 32.5%
Excavators 470 P-Tier 32%
Excavators 510 P-Tier 32%
Excavators 670 P-Tier 32.5%
Excavators 870 P-Tier 32.5%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Compact Excavators 17 P-Tier (0110FF) 27%
Compact Excavators 17 P-Tier (02A0T) 22%
Compact Excavators 26 P-Tier (0130FF) 27%
Compact Excavators 26 P-Tier (02B0T) 22%
Compact Excavators 30 P-Tier 27%
Compact Excavators 35 P-Tier 27%
Compact Excavators 50 P-Tier 27%
Compact Excavators 60 P-Tier 27%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Tractor Loader 210 G-Tier 39%
Tractor Loader 210 P-Tier 39%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Motor Graders 620G 41%
Motor Graders 620 G-Tier 39%
Motor Graders 620 P-Tier 39%
Motor Graders 622G 41%
Motor Graders 622 G-Tier 39%
Motor Graders 622 P-Tier 39%
Motor Graders 670G 42%
Public
Motor Graders 670 G-Tier 39%
Motor Graders 670 P-Tier 39%
Motor Graders 672G 42%
Motor Graders 672 G-Tier 39%
Motor Graders 672 P-Tier 38%
Motor Graders 770G 43%
Motor Graders 770 G-Tier 39%
Motor Graders 770 P-Tier 41%
Motor Graders 772G 43%
Motor Graders 772 G-Tier 39%
Motor Graders 772 P-Tier 41%
Motor Graders 870G 43%
Motor Graders 870 P-Tier 40%
Motor Graders 872G 43%
Motor Graders 872 P-Tier 41%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Skid Steers 316 P-Tier 24%
Skid Steers 318G 30%
Skid Steers 318 P-Tier 24%
Skid Steers 320G 30%
Skid Steers 320 P-Tier 24%
Skid Steers 324G 30%
Skid Steers 324 P-Tier 24%
Skid Steers 330G 30%
Skid Steers 330 P-Tier 30%
Skid Steers 334 P-Tier 30%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Wheel Loaders 444 G-Tier 36%
Wheel Loaders 444 P-Tier 38%
Wheel Loaders 524 P-Tier 39%
Public
Wheel Loaders 544 G-Tier 36%
Wheel Loaders 544 P-Tier 39%
Wheel Loaders 624 P-Tier 38%
Wheel Loaders 644 G-Tier 33%
Wheel Loaders 644 P-Tier (6051DW) 34%
Wheel Loaders 644 P-Tier (6052DW) 30%
Wheel Loaders 644 X-Tier 37%
Wheel Loaders 724 P-Tier (6071DW) 35%
Wheel Loaders 724 P-Tier (6072DW) 31%
Wheel Loaders 744 P-Tier 32%
Wheel Loaders 744 X-Tier 32%
Wheel Loaders 824 P-Tier 32%
Wheel Loaders 824 X-Tier 32%
Wheel Loaders 844 P-Tier 32%
Wheel Loaders 844 X-Tier 32%
Wheel Loaders 904 P-Tier 32%
Wheel Loaders 904 X-Tier 32%
Wheel Loaders 944 X-Tier 35%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Compact Wheel Loaders 184 G-Tier 26%
Compact Wheel Loaders 204 G-Tier 26%
Compact Wheel Loaders 244 P-Tier 26%
Compact Wheel Loaders 304 G-Tier 26%
Compact Wheel Loaders 324 P-Tier 26%
Compact Wheel Loaders 344 P-Tier 26%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Compact Tele Lift Loader 326 P-Tier 26%
Public
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Scraper 3812 Gooseneck 25%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Forestry Excavators 2154G 37%
Forestry Excavators 2654G 42%
Forestry Excavators 3154G 36%
Forestry Excavators 3754G 40%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Crawler Log Loaders 2156G 38%
Crawler Log Loaders 2656G 38%
Crawler Log Loaders 2956G 37%
Crawler Log Loaders 3156G 37%
Crawler Log Loaders 3756G 33%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Wheeled Feller Bunchers 643L-II 34%
Wheeled Feller Bunchers 843L-II 32%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Tracked Feller Bunchers 803M 30%
Tracked Feller Bunchers 853M 33%
Tracked Feller Bunchers 859M 31%
Tracked Feller Bunchers 903M 31%
Tracked Feller Bunchers 953M 30%
Tracked Feller Bunchers 959M 30%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Skidders 640L II 30%
Public
Skidders 648L II 30%
Skidders 748L II 29%
Skidders 768L II 29%
Skidders 848L II 28%
Skidders 948L II 29%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Knuckleboom Loaders 337E 31%
Knuckleboom Loaders 437E 34%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Wheeled Harvesters 1070G 36%
Wheeled Harvesters 1170G 34%
Wheeled Harvesters 1270G 39%
Wheeled Harvesters 1470G 37%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Tracked Harvesters 803MH 31%
Tracked Harvesters 853MH 32%
Tracked Harvesters 859MH 31%
Tracked Harvesters 953MH 30%
Tracked Harvesters 959MH 30%
Tracked Harvesters 959ML 30%
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Forwarders 1110G 36%
Forwarders 1210G 34%
Forwarders 1510G 39%
Forwarders 1610G 23%
Forwarders 1910G 39%
Forwarders 2010H 23%
Forwarders 2510H 23%
Public
Product Family Model List Price Discount
Base Coded Attachments Various 14%
Additional Volume Discounts if Ordered on One Purchase Order
CE Volume Discount:
Quantity Additional Volume Discount
5-7 Machines 1%
8-14 Machines 2%
15+ Machines 3%
CCE Volume Discount:
Quantity Additional Volume Discount
8-14 Machines 1%
15+ Machines 3%
For Contract questions, contact:
Brooke L. DeVol
Contract Administrator
John Deere Construction Retail Sales
309-207-0431
[email protected]
ATTACHMENT C
John Deere 644P
Loader Spec Sheet
ATTACHMENT D
Municipal Code
2.28.120
2.28.120 Purchases of supplies and equipment through cooperative purchasing arrangements.
(a) Provided that city council approval is obtained for purchases in excess of one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars, the city manager may purchase supplies and equipment without complying with the quotation or bidding requirements of this chapter, if such purchases are based on an agreement or cooperative purchasing program entered into by any local, state or federal governmental agency, regardless of whether the city is named party to the agreement or an actual participant in such a program, provided it satisfies the criteria below:
(1) Any local, state, or governmental agency program, if the underlying purchase was made using quotation or bid procedures at least as restrictive as the city's; or (2) The California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS), the California Communities Purchasing Program, the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA), the County of Los Angeles, the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance, California State Contracts administered by the Department of General Services (DGS) or other purchasing programs deemed by the city manager to be in conformance with the city's quotation or bid procedures to permit reasonable competition. (b) Whenever cooperative purchasing is used, the supplies and equipment purchased must be the same and be offered at the same price as the supplies and equipment subject to the agreement or program, except that (1) up to ten percent variation is allowed for customizing the order or for desirable city options, and (2) in addition, a cost of living adjustment (using the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Counties Consumer Price Index—Urban, All Items) can be added for up to three years.
(Ord. No. 2381, § 2, 9-18-18; Ord. No. 2429, § 9, 5-17-22)
Item Number: 14
City Council / Board of Directors
Written Communications
Meeting of: September 1, 2026
Submitted By:
Keith C. Metzler, City Manager
Subject:
Determine City’s Position on Cal Cities 2026 Annual Conference Proposed Resolutions Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council:
(1) Consider the following League of California Cities Resolution:
a) 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. (2) Direct the appointed voting delegate to support the above resolution at the General Assembly meeting.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action.
Background:
At the July 21, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting, Council designated Mayor Pro Tem Harriman as the voting delegate and Council Members Mora and Gaudin as the alternates for the Cal Cities 2026 Annual Conference currently scheduled for Wednesday, September 23 through Friday, September 25, 2026, in Anaheim, California. The Annual Conference presents an opportunity for city officials to attend informative sessions, learn about the challenges that California’s cities face, collaborate on solutions, and celebrate the accomplishments of Cal Cities and member jurisdictions. The Annual Business Meeting occurs during the General Assembly on Friday, September 25, where member cities take action on conference resolutions. Resolutions serve as policy guidance for Cal Cities and are meant to improve the quality, responsiveness, and vitality of local government in California.
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Discussion:
Per Cal Cities bylaws, proposed resolutions are referred to an appropriate policy committee for review and recommendation as well as the General Resolutions Committee before being presented to the General Assembly for a vote. Three (3) policy committees will meet virtually one (1) week prior to the Annual Conference to consider and take action on the resolution, followed by a meeting of the General Resolutions Committee on Thursday, September 24 to consider the reports of the policy committees. Cal Cities encourages each City Council to consider the proposed resolution, determine a city position, and direct the appointed voting delegate to represent the City accordingly at the General Assembly, which will convene on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Each member city has the right to cast one vote per resolution.
The City of Victorville is an active member of Cal Cities and utilizes the Annual Conference to advocate on behalf of the community. It is vital that the City of Victorville be represented at the Annual Business Meeting and cast a vote on the proposed resolution in accordance with City Council direction. This year, one (1) resolution has been submitted for consideration along with background materials, supporting letters, and analyses attached hereto for your reference as “Attachment A”.
The resolution being considered by the General Assembly is as follows:
“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.”
Support of the above resolution would direct the League to 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 that restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters including but not 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.
It is recommended that Your Honorable City Council direct the voting delegate to support the above resolution at the General Assembly Meeting.
Prepared By:
Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk
Attachments: A. Cal Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolutions Packet
ATTACHMENT A
Cal Cities 2026 Annual
Conference Resolutions
Packet
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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esolution 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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esolution 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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20 July 23, 2026
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.
21 Mr. Gabe Quinto, President
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.
22 2026 Resolution Packet
Resolution No. 1: Staff Analysis
23 League of California Cities Staff Analysis on Resolution No. 1 S
taff: Brady Guertin, Legislative Advocate
Committee: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Summary:
Resolution No.1 states that the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) will:
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upport 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.
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ursuant 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.
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nsider 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.
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ditionally, 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.
25 Discussion:
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.
26 Existing Cal Cities Policy
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.
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ncourage Full Community Participation
Foster an open and inclusive community dialogue and promote alliances and partnerships to meet community needs.
Well-P
lanned 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
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