A MESSAGE FROM ILG'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | |
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“You can have data without information, but you cannot have information without data.”
– Daniel Keys Moran
Happy November, Friends!
This issue of the ILG newsletter is all about data. We’ve been working on quite a few surveys, studies and reports over the past few months and we’re excited to share the findings with you.
Data and analytics are key to effective decision making and policy. We relish the opportunity to partner with universities, associations, state agencies and other organizations committed to gaining insights about and for local government. We also love piloting innovative projects in our four pillar areas and testing out strategies that have the potential to shape future programs that can be scaled statewide.
In this issue, you’ll find a report on the impact of the second round of our successful BOOST Program. You’ll get an update on the launch timing and details for our forthcoming report on Local Climate Action and you’ll read about the ever changing demographics of our public sector workforce.
We hope you enjoy!
In gratitude and service,
Erica L. Manuel
CEO & Executive Director
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BOOST Helps Under-resourced Communities Unlock Access to
Historic Climate Investments
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ILG recently released a report with the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) highlighting the transformative impact of state investments in capacity building and technical assistance. The BOOST Round 2 Program report details how ILG helped a cohort of seven cities leverage $500,000 in capacity building resources to secure an additional $25 million in state and federal grants.
In addition to grant support, the report highlights some key successes, including:
- Researching and reviewing more than 60 grant opportunities.
- Securing $25 million in grant funding to support climate and equity projects.
- Providing in-depth public engagement training for 32 staff and a specialized leadership training for five city council members.
- Planning and facilitating 20 community conversations and/or engagement events and three surveys.
- Assisting two communities obtain and maintain compliance with state mandates including supporting the development of a Housing Element, an Environmental Justice Element, and a Safety Element.
- Providing technical support or securing grants that resulted in four new or updated planning documents.
- Identifying more than 60 projects that could qualify for state or federal grant funding.
- Connecting BOOST communities to three additional technical assistance programs.
- Developing articles, social media, and newsletters that highlighted community success.
- Making connections to numerous state, regional, and community stakeholders and setting the stage for long-term partnerships.
To read more about the accomplishments and lessons learned from this round of the BOOST Program , download the full report.
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Roundtable: Zero Emission Vehicle Regulations | |
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In late April 2023, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved the Alternative Clean Fleets (ACF) regulations, which require a phased-in transition toward zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles requiring state and local government fleets to ensure 50% of vehicle purchases are zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) beginning in January 2024.
ILG has recently completed a survey with CSAC, Cal Cities and CSDA to provide information to local jurisdictions about the new ACF regulation (and any other recent/similar CARB low emission/ZEV mandates) and gather feedback about the effect of the legislation on local government agencies.
To further assist local agencies, the California State Association of Counties and California Special Districts Association are joining a roundtable hosted by Cal Cities on Wednesday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m., to discuss issues relating to these regulations and to learn about available options for compliance. Discussion topics include:
- Compliance requirements
- Exemptions and extensions
- Coordinating with energy providers
- Upcoming legislative and budgetary efforts
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Coming Soon! New Report on Local Climate Action | |
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With the substantial influx of recent state and federal funding, local jurisdictions have the potential to make significant headway on projects that reduce emissions and protect residents against worsening natural disasters. But how are local agencies maximizing this unique opportunity?
A recent survey and subsequent report will answer just that. ILG recently partnered with UC Berkeley’s Center for Law, Energy, & the Environment and Next 10 on a new report, Getting to Implementation: The Status of Local Climate Action in California, which surveyed municipalities across the state to gauge the progress of local efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect residents against the worst impacts of climate change.
The report will be launched in early November. Stay tuned for the official announcement and webinar where we’ll summarize the key findings.
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Although the council-manager system has become the dominant form of municipal government in California, only limited research has focused on the state’s city managers as a group. To address this, the California City Management Foundation (CCMF), joined by Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions and the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority issued a survey to current city managers in California. In October, we presented the results of the survey highlight the demographics and backgrounds of current city managers, share areas of top concern facing our cities statewide and facilitated a conversation about the key takeaways and trends. | |
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Webinar: Shaping the Future: Key Trends in Real Estate, Finance, and Economic Development
Tuesday, November 7, 1:00pm-2:30pm
Private sector investment priorities are undergoing profound changes. In response, local governments face the challenge of leveraging new real estate development trends, aligning with evolving worker preferences and adapting to the digital economy’s transformative impact on flexibility and location.
This webinar will give local leaders a deep understanding of the seismic shifts in land use and the nuances of and opportunities in public and private finance strategies. These insights are crucial to capture value in an environment of altered investment priorities.
The webinar will also provide real-world insights and strategies for deploying effective economic development strategies to attract private investment and foster local prosperity. We’ll equip you with investment insights to set the stage for informed decision-making and greater prosperity.
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Lunch & Learn: Local Agency Contracting with Independent Contractors
Wednesday, November 8, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Uncertainty regarding the application of California Government Code Section 1090 to independent consultants, frequently led public agencies to prohibit independent contractors from participating in multiple phases of a project. This made it challenging for public agencies to efficiently get work done. New legislation signed by the Governor, AB 334 (Rubio, 2023) aims to clarify the application of Section 1090 to independent contractors, which may provide new and more efficient procurement avenues for public agencies to utilize. Register to learn about the recent changes in law and tips for navigating this complex topic.
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Lunch & Learn: Navigating Workplace Investigations
Recording now available!
Thank you to everyone who joined us and our partners from Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for the webinar on workplace investigations. Being able to navigate workplace investigations is a crucial part of public leadership, and we were really happy to see so many people in attendance. If you missed the webinar, feel free to access the recording and materials here.
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Meeting Mastery was a Masterpiece
Because of you! Special thanks to the fantastic group of local government leaders who joined our brand new two-day training on meeting facilitation. The course was a resounding success and we can’t wait to host another one. We plan to host another Meeting Master cohort in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for our upcoming course dates .
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California Economic Summit
ILG was inspired by the riveting conversations and innovative programs highlighted at the CA Forward Economic Summit in Indian Wells. Local governments are critical stakeholders in discussions about advancing regional economies, mobilizing climate action, expanding access to high road careers and advancing infrastructure improvements.
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A Vision for Student Success
The new Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, Sonya Christian, has a bold vision for student success that includes a strong link between curriculum and careers. ILG's CEO was invited to present about public sector careers and apprenticeships at the recent Vision 2030 Summit hosted by Rancho Santiago Community College District in Orange County.
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CSDA Special District Leadership Academy
ILG continues to hear from our local government partners about the increase in polarization, and divisiveness in public meetings. We were honored to present at the CSDA Special District Leadership Academy on "Promoting Civility in Times of Heightened Partisanship and Polarization" highlighting tools and strategies local agencies are using to ease tension and conduct more effective public meetings.
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MMANC 2023 Annual Conference
The future of the public sector depends on the quality and commitment of our workforce. Last week, ILG attended the MMANC Annual Conference in the Lake Tahoe area and led a session on "Preparing the Next Generation to Lead." In addition to sharing insights and data about the public sector workforce from a recent ICMA workforce report, we also highlighted key elements of ILG’s IDEA public sector workforce project, which is funded by a grant from the Workforce Accelerator Fund. Panelists included Pat Martel with Cal ICMA, Justin Lovell with the West County Wastewater District, and Erica Manuel and Melissa Kuehne with ILG.
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Are You Picture Perfect? AB 994 and Posting Mugshots on Law Enforcement Social Media Accounts
On September 23, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 994 into law. AB 994, effective January 1, 2024, imposes new requirements on how and when law enforcement agencies may share and remove booking photographs—commonly known as mugshots—of persons arrested for nonviolent crimes on their social media accounts.
Read more.
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New Study Outlines the Steps Needed to Reach Net-Zero by 2045
A quantum leap in residential and commercial demand for electric power is taking shape in California. However, stakeholders first need to overcome significant challenges. A new white paper by Edison International, Countdown to 2045, details the forward-looking policies and actions needed to achieve California’s ambitious 2045 net-zero goal.
Read more.
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Governor Newsom Signs Batch “Broadband” Permit Processing Bill
When AB 965 goes into goes effect on Jan. 1, 2024, California local agencies will be required to undertake “batch broadband permit processing.” BBK Telecom Partner Gail A. Karish explains the new bill, and the recently vetoed update to state video franchising law.
Click here to view legal alert.
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AB 1637 and Website Domains: What This Means for Public Agencies
AB 1637, authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, requires local agencies to migrate public websites and/or email addresses to a .gov or .ca.gov domain by January 1, 2029. At its core, the bill seeks to provide website users with a quick and simple way to confirm that they are accessing an official California governmental resource. ILG partner Tripepi Smith breaks down the new requirements and what it means for our local government partners.
Read more.
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ILG is the nonprofit training and education affiliate of the League of California Cities, the California State Association of Counties and the California Special Districts Association. | |
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California State Association of Counties Annual Meeting
November 14-16, 2023
Oakland Convention Center
550 10th Street Oakland, CA 94607
Registration is now open for the 129th CSAC Annual Meeting! The Annual Meeting is a chance for California County Supervisors and members of the California county family to participate in innovative discussions with world-class speakers, policy experts, and – most importantly – each other.
This year’s meeting will take place in Alameda County and will feature policy committee meetings, caucus meetings, keynote speakers, a clerks quiz, the annual installation of officers, and more!
ILG is excited to recognize our Beacon award-winning counties at the event!
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CSDA Board Secretary/Clerk Conference
November 6 –8, 2023
Embassy Suites Monterey Bay Seaside
1441 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside, CA 93955
Whether you are a new or an experienced board secretary/clerk, continuing education is essential to keeping current on the many aspects of your job. In an effort to expand educational opportunities for this important position in special districts and to provide an opportunity to recognize individuals who invest the time in becoming trained in the various components of the job, CSDA created this certificate program. The Board Secretary/Clerk Certificate has become the gold standard for special district board secretaries and clerks throughout California. We invite you to participate as a first-time attendee to earn your certificate and come back year after year to advance your knowledge of special districts through new and exciting breakout sessions tailored for you.
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