HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 2016-17 MEMBERSHIP IN THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIESAGENDA REPORT
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MEETING DATE: AUGUST 2, 2016
Agenda Item 12
Reviewed.
City Manager
Finance Director
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFFREY C. PARKER, CITY MANAGE
SUBJECT: 2016-17 MEMBERSHIP IN THE LEAGU OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
SUMMARY:
The League of California Cities provides informational and educational services as well
as legislative advocacy to its members throughout the state.
It is the opinion of the City Manager's Office that the League delivers valuable learning
opportunities and communication resources that are utilized by City staff to provide
quality data in staff reports and in policy.
The League of California Cities currently offers services to 474 cities in the state; 32 of
those cities are from Orange County.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve City membership in the League of
California Cities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The prorated cost for the membership is $10,000 for 2016. The annual membership is
$20,000 for the calendar year based on Tustin's population. Funding has been included
in the 2016-17 City Budget.
Attachment: Memo from League of CA Cities
The wise saying "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts"
applies to the 473 -member League of California Cities®.
At 118 years strong, the organization in 2015 achieved success through the combined
engagement of mayors, council members, department directors and staff of our member
cities, the League's regional divisions, policy committees, the League board officers and
directors and the contributions of the dedicated League staff. The numbers presented in
this 2015 Annual Report reflect the results of the League's strategic efforts to advocate,
inform members, the public and lawmakers on issues of greatest concern to California
cities, showcase best practices at the local level and educate city leaders.
► Legislative Advocacy
2,772 BILLS' of.which, the League
INTRODUCED monitored, tracked
and engaged on 1,291.
70ti��i
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CITY OFFICIAL MEETINGS
with legislators and legislative staff
arranged by League staff.
17 of 21
League -supported bills signed
by Governor Jerry Brown.
46 C combined from 8 policy
J committees that met
MEMBERS 3 to 4 times.
146 Alumni of the
League's California Civic
� Leadership Institute@ between
2005-2015, including 17 in 2015.
164 League Members
downloaded new legislative
advocacy app.
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Legal Advocacy
54 friend -of -the -court
briefs/letters
approved for filing in California
appellate courts and Attorney
General; and League is petitioner on behalf
of cities or provided financial support in
3 additional cases.
► Information
10 S of CA Cities Advocate e -newsletter
ISSUES with 8,430 subscribers and
average of 37 articles/month.
139,300 visitors to
www.cacities.org 4 13% increase
from 2014.
62,'400 unique visitors
to news article pages on
www.cacities.org.
1,000+ subscribers to Local News
Roundup who receive biweekly city -focused
news clips.
18 ACTIVE for city officials
LEAGUE LISTSERVS to discuss city -
9,591 subscribers focused issues.
6,700 Twitter followers
with an average of 139 tweets and
an average of 68,855 monthly impressions.
162,500 150
FACEBOOK LIKES INQUIRIES
I® 25 new resources
from the Institute for Local
Government (ILG); 2 new resource
centers (Cap -and -Trade and Recycling).
U2,200 ILG resources downloaded
monthly from www.ca-ilg.org.
12 issues of western
City magazine published, -
totaling 392 pages.
100,000 visitors to
www.westerncity.com.
► Recognitions Given
* 3 LEGISLATORS
f4k OF THE YEAR
6 Legislators recognized with
new Distinguished Legislative
Leadership Award. Ah
13 Helen Putnam Award-winning
cities exemplifying best practices in city
innovation.
30 cities honored with Institute
for Local Government Beacon
Awards for sustainability efforts.
► Education V=,-�
Annual Conference hXj
& Expo attendees. Wh
273 Exhibitors at the Annual Conference,
including 84 first-time exhibitors.
1a municipal department
if .4a meetings with a total of
tO 2,665 participants.
23 webinars on a wide
range of topics with 3,514 webinar
sites and 10+ participants/site. - L-
► Financial Resources
for Cities
CSCDA > $1.25 billion Issuance of
tax-exempt bonds and tax credits for cities/
community nonprofits. www.cscda.org.
US Communities > 345 cities saved
$4.2 million using purchasing portal with
group discounts on goods and services.
www.uscommunities.org/icc.
CalTrust > $2.17 billion in pooled
investment of public funds at attractive rates.
www.caltrust.org.
League of California Cities®
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 658-8200 1 www.cacities.org