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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GRANT YATES, CITY MANAGER
DATE: DECEMBER 11, 2012
SUBJECT: CITY MEMBERSHIP WITH THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council review the benefits afforded by membership
with the League of California Cities to the Council, Commissioners and Staff; and to
authorize that membership be reinstated at this time in the amount of $14,278.
Discussion
Upon the adoption of the 2011/12 budget, the Council decided to cancel its membership
with the League of California Cities as a cost - savings measure. The impact of this
cancellation has affected staff tremendously in that they no longer have access to the
league's network for research purposes, information relating to new legislation and the
costs of training has more than doubled for each event. A representative from the
League of California Cities will be in attendance of this matter and attached to this
report is an outline of the benefits of membership provided by the League of California
Cities.
Pursuant to Council Policy No. 300 -4 Seminars and Conferences, attached, attendance
at seminars and conferences for elected officials sponsored by the League of California
Cities is encourages. By reinstating membership at this time, affordable training may be
offered to our newly elected Council members, as well as Commissioners and staff.
Membership will also allow for the Council members and staff to participate in a more
administrative manner, i.e. legislative committees, policy making committees, and
events.
Fiscal Impact
The funding for reinstatement of the LOCC membership is available from the Planning
Division of the Community Development's budget. p
Prepared by: Virginia J. Bloom, City Clerk dl��h
Approved by: Grant Yates, City Manager
Attachments: Council Policy No. 300 -4
Benefits of Membership in the League of MFJWdTW NO. 15
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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL.
SUBJECT: Seminars and Conferences Policy No. 300 -4
Effective Date: 5/18/93
Revised: 11 /27/01
Revised: 9/12/06
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BACKGROUND
Many seminars and conferences of interest to City officials are offered regularly
•throughout the State. In particular, the Annual Meeting of the League of California Cities
provides a wealth of opportunities to learn and share information beneficial to public
officials.
PURPOSE
This Policy guides the budget process with respect to City Council Member attendance at
:seminars and conferences. It also imposes a requirement that Council Members who
attend such events report back to the City Council. Travel expenses and reimbursement
policies and procedures are addressed in Policy No. 300 -3.
POLICY
Attendance
Attendance at seminars and conferences for elected officials sponsored by the League of
California Cities is encouraged. Councilmember attendance at such seminars and
conferences shall not require further City Council action following approval in the annual
budget process. If not provided for in the City's budget, attendance at seminars and
conferences will require City Council approval and appropriation to cover necessary
costs.
The Mayor and Chair of the Redevelopment Agency are authorized to travel to any other
seminars and conferences, or other City business without prior Council/Agency approval.
All other Council Members /Agency Board Members must receive approval of a majority
of the Council /Agency.
Reaortine Requirement
Every elected and appointed official that attends a seminar or conference paid for in
whole or in part by the City shall provide a written or verbal report to the City Council or
his/her respective Commission or Board at the regularly scheduled meeting following the
event. The report shall include a summary of the courses and activities attended. Written
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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL
SUBJECT: Seminars and Conferences
Policy No. 300 -4
Effective Date: 5/18/93
Revised: 11/27/01
Revised: 9/12/06
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materials distributed at conferences and seminars paid for by the City shall be provided to
the City Clerk to be maintained in the City Council offices. -
HISTORY
Revised by Resolution No. 2006 - 152 9/12/06
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Benefits
of Membership
in the League of California Cities
L LEAGUE ,
L L CITIES
Founded in 1898, the League is the leading local control advocate for California's cities. Through
the League, cities collectively marshal the resources to defend and expand local control in the
Legislature, at the ballot box, in the courts and through strategic outreach to inform and
educate the public, policymakers and opinion leaders. League engagement has provided
and protected hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for cities in recent years
and preserved local control against many threats to the land -use, employee
relations and other authority of cities. All this is possible only through
the collective involvement of virtually every city statewide.
Among the many significant benefits cities
receive from their League membership are:
Legislative and Ballot Measure Advocacy. A team
of Sacramento -based and 16 field staff work with city
officials to advocate for local control and secure fiscal
resources for cities in both Sacramento and Washington,
D.C. The League helped lead successful ballot measure
campaigns in 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2010 that protected
local tax funds and land -use authority.
Member - Driven Policies and Services. League poli-
cies and priorities are formulated and established
by mayors, council members and other officials from
member cities who serve on the League board of
directors, policy committees, divisions, departments,
caucuses and task forces.
Legal Advocacy. The League conducts an active legal
advocacy program in support of California cities. Mem-
bers may request amicus support in cases to which they
are a party if statewide interests are at stake. During 2011
and 2012, the League participated in 94 cases on behalf
of member cities in federal and state courts, in addition to
10 requests for formal review and input from the Cali-
fornia Attorney General. The League also filed lawsuits
to challenge the constitutionality under Propositions 1A
and 22 of the 2011 diversion of Vehicle License Fee funds
from cities and the sales and property tax clawbacks in the
2012 redevelopment budget trailer bill.
Discounted Conference /Seminar Registration. Members
receive deep discounts ($1,000) on registration fees for
conferences and seminars, including the League Annual
Conference & Expo, the City Managers' Conference, City
Attorneys' Conference and other yearly meetings.
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Leadership Opportunities. Elected city officials and
staff from member cities may serve on League policy
committees, the board of directors (staff represent-
ing their professional department) and as officers of
the diversity caucuses. Staff may hold a leadership/
officer position in their professional department, and
elected officials may serve as officers of the League's
16 regional divisions.
Information. The League invests in comprehensive
research on both city fiscal matters and other issues
by conducting strategic surveys and substantive
analyses of policy. Sponsored by the League, the
League's fiscal consultant Michael Coleman publishes
extensive data, statistics and analyses of California
city and county finance, tax election results and more
at the California Local Government Finance Almanac
( www.CaliforniaCityFinance.com). League surveys
focus on important city policies such as compensa-
tion, fiscal priorities, local services and more.
Research and Best Practices. The Institute for Local
Government (www.ca- ilg.org) is the League's non-
profit research and education affiliate that pro-
motes good government at the local level with
practical, impartial and easy -to -use resources
for California communities.
Publications. The League's publications, such as Open and
Public IV; The People's Business; The Municipal Law Hand-
book; and The Proposition 218 Implementation Guide,
are considered the definitive sources on critical aspects of
city government operations. The League's annual City Hall
Directory provides contact information for every elected city
official and key city department heads.
Recognition for Innovation. Member cities may seek pres-
tigious recognition for innovation through both the League's
Helen Putnam Award program (www.HelenPutnam.org) and
the Institute for Local Government's Sustainability and Cli-
mate Change Beacon Award (www.ca- ilg.org /BeaconAward).
Relevant Communications. The League's newly redesigned
website (www.cacities.org) serves as a major clearinghouse
of news and information related to city issues and policy.
Through League listservs, city officials may exchange best
practices and other information. Members receive CA Cities
Advocate, the League's almost -daily electronic newsletter;
Western City; the League's award- winning monthly maga-
zine; and announcements of educational and networking
opportunities; and updates on legislative developments. The
League's effective use of the social media platforms Face -
book and Twitter keeps the membership updated in real time
on developments in the Capitol and throughout California
that affect cities.
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Over 640,000 100,476 100,476
A bylaws provision states that no city's dues may increase by more than $5,000.
As in 2009 - 2012, 2013 dues will be the same as 2008, even if a city has moved into a higher tier.
League of California Cities
2013 Dues Schedule - -Same as 2008, '09, 10, '11
and 12
2008 -2012
For cities having a population of:
Dues
2013 Dues
1
to
500
... $72
$72
501
601
to
700
... 381
381
701
to
800
417
417
801
to
900
... 500
500
901
to
1,000
586
586
1,001
to
1,250
... 732
732
1,251
to
1,500,
879
879
1,501
to
1,750
1,025
1,025
1,753
to ,
2,00,0
1,172
2,001
to
2,250
1,318
1,318
2,251
to
2,500
1,465:
1,465';
2,501
to
2,750
1,611
1,611
2,751
to
3,000
1,758 !
1
3,001
to
4,000
... 2,344
2,344
4,001
to
3,000
2,929
2,929
5,001
to
7,500
... 3,953
3,953
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to
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4,562 '
4
10,001
to
15,000
... 5,507
5,507
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` to
20,000
- - 6,342
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20,001
to
25,000
... 7,940
7,940
25,001
to
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.. 9,534
30,001
to
40,000
... 11,736
11,736
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to `
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14,278
14,278
50,001
to
60,000
... 16,447
16,447
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70,000
18,076
18,076
70,001
to
80,000
... 18,988
18,988
80,001
to
90,000
;20,240
20,2401
90,001
to
100,000
... 22,172
22,172
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25,288
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27,836
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Over 640,000 100,476 100,476
A bylaws provision states that no city's dues may increase by more than $5,000.
As in 2009 - 2012, 2013 dues will be the same as 2008, even if a city has moved into a higher tier.
1,EAGUF
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h 'CITIES
2012 Annual Report
of the League of California Cities
Our mission is to expand and protect local control for cities through
education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.
Since the League was formed in 1898, the governance and management of city government
has changed and evolved, but the mission of the League remains the same: expanding and
protecting local control through: 1) advocacy in the Legislature, courts and at the statewide
ballot box; and 2) education of city officials, state officials, media and the public in the basics
of city government. The League's approach to advocacy involves intensive grassroots en-
gagement by our members, fierce advocacy in the Capitol and on statewide ballot measures,
highly focused media outreach and strategic litigation. During 2012, the League worked
with key legislators to soften the impact of the dissolution of redevelopment agencies and to
create new tax increment financing tools for community development. Other important local
control issues also emerged that are reported below.
Legal Advocacy
In the past 18 months, the League directly filed lawsuits in the Sacramento County Supe-
rior Court on behalf of member cities to defend the revenue protections in Propositions 1A
(2004) and 22 (2010) by challenging the constitutionality of:
The diversion of Vehicle License Fee funds from cities in 2011; and
The sales and property tax clawbacks in the 2012 redevelopment budget trailer bill
Member cities may request League support in cases to which they are a party if statewide
interests are at stake. During 2011 and 2012, the League also participated as a "friend of the
court" on behalf of member cities in 94 cases in state and federal courts. The League also
reviewed and made recommendations in 10 requests for formal review and input from the
California Attorney General regarding legal questions on which the Attorney General will
prepare formal opinions.
Legislative Advocacy
The Legislature is the main battle front of the League's efforts to expand and protect local
control. The League achieved a number of critical offensive and defensive victories this
year including:
" Pension Reform. Atop League priority for two years, pension reform was achieved
with the passage of AB 340. The League helped craft this historic reform that takes
effect Jan. 1, 2013, and makes significant changes to public employee pensions.
Long term, this reform will help cities save on pension costs, freeing up funds to
pay for vital services for residents. More information and a primer are available at
www.cacities.org/pensions.
Employee Presumptive Death Benefits. AB 2451 was defeated with a strategy that
engaged editorial writers who are concerned about the rising costs of public employee
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benefits. This bill would have dramatically increased
League conferences and seminars reached more than 4,000
workers' compensation costs for local governments by
city officials in person and thousands more by webinar.
removing the four- and -a- half -year statute of limitations
CaCities.org
for presumptive death benefit claims for firefighters and
peace officers.
To enhance and streamline our news distribution and educa-
-- - --
• Parking Restrictions. AB 904 - was defeated. It would have
tion services the League launched a completely redesigned
imposed uniform parking restrictions in transit - oriented
website (ww social in early The website
ely integrates sociacial media platforms and multimedia to
areas and prohibited cities from determining the level of
provide improved resources for members.
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sufficient parking appropriate for their neighborhoods.
• Community Redevelopment and Tax Increment
Telling the City Story
Financing. Based on the recommendations of an eco-
The League maintains active relations with media outlets
nomic development task force, the League worked very
around the state, providing the League's view on current
closely with the Speaker and other key legislators to lessen
statewide and national issues affecting cities. The League
the impact of redevelopment dissolution and authorize
also has recently partnered with the California City Manage -
new forms of tax increment financing through the passage
ment Foundation to launch the Strong Cities) Strong State
of key bills. The League helped fashion and supported a
program to profile the innovative ways cities are serving
number of very helpful provisions in AB 1484, the rede-
the public and building a stronger state in times of
velopment budget trailer bill, which the League is not
resource shortages. For more information, please visit
challenging in the lawsuit mentioned earlier. More infor-
www ,StrongCitiesSti
mation about AB 1484 is available at www.cacities.org/
i edevelopment. The League will work in 2013 to secure
Membership
the Governor's support for new tax increment legislation.
The League enjoyed a high rate of city participation in 2012
• Other Legislation and Issues. The League helped with
with 97 percent of California's 482 cities renewing member -
the passage of legislation to position cities to receive
ship. This strong involvement allows the League to speak
future cap- and -trade revenues, improve communication
effectively for the cities of California.
opportunities with regional water boards, assist in 200-
booking Ahead to 201
year flood plan issues, and helped a group of small cities
The League board of directors met Nov. 1 with the
resolve an application review problem involving state
caucuses
leadership the divisions, departments, caucuses and
allocations of Community Development Block Grants.
League
i cy committees to develop and adopt the following League
to
In 2012, the League also helped successfully defeat
2013 Strategic Goals:
AB 1692, an effort to unravel the pre - municipal bankrupt-
cy mediation process established by AB 506 of 2011.
1. Build Lasting Partnerships;
Track Record with Governor and Legislature. In 2012,
2. Expand Community and Economic Development Tools
the Governor's actions were consistent with the
and Funding Options for City Services;
League's request on 72 percent of priority bills — up
1 Continue Pension and Other Post - Employment Benefits
from 56 percent in 2011. For details on how individual
(OPEB) Reform; and
legislator's votes affected cities, see the 2012 Legisla-
4. Implement an Effective League Branding Strategy.
- tive Score Card at www .cacities.org /2012voterecord.
Detailed 2013 League Strategic Goals are available at
Please also read "2012 Legislative Year in Review,"
www.cacities.org /priorities.
Western City, January 2013.
Education LEAGUED
Responding to cities' needs, the League expanded the use _ 0 `" r F ` RNIA
of webinars, with thousands of city officials participating in a L ICITI E S
`range of sessions on legislative matters and educational top- 1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814
ics. The 2012 Annual Conference & Expo brought more than (916) 658 -8200 1 www.cacities.org
2,000 attendees from 395 cities to San Diego, Collectively, 91 www .facebook.com /leagueofcacities
Follow@CaCities
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