Western City September 2016

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Homelessness in California p.10 2016 Annual Conference & Expo Preview p.21 My Friend the Mayor: A Tale of Two Cities p.29

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CONTENTS 2 Calendar of League Events 3 Executive Director’s Message

Speaking the Truth to Ourselves About Homelessness

League of California Cities® 2016 Annual Conference & Expo Preview

By Caitlin Cole

t the League’s largest conference A of the year, network with 2,000 elected officials and staff, and choose from more than 60 sessions designed to educate and inform.

By Chris McKenzie

Cities have a responsibility to work with their county, state and federal partners to provide the services needed to address this issue.

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League Tool Addresses OPEB Liability by Providing Health Benefit Options for Retirees and Active Employees

By Amanda Cadelago

he new tool gives cities T much-needed flexibility.

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Homelessness in California

By Cory Golden

he League is taking unprecedented T steps in response to an alarming increase in the state’s homeless population.

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Caucuses Unite Members in Networks, Education and Advocacy

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wo lifelong friends who lead T neighboring cities find working together doubles their impact.

Job Opportunities 31 Professional Services 42 Directory

45 On the Record

Elected officials weigh in on what’s most valuable at the League’s Annual Conference & Expo.

On the cover: Clients and guests at Loaves & Fishes (SacLoaves.org), a nonprofit organization in Sacramento serving the homeless and the hungry.

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he caucuses offer a way to learn T about pressing issues for each constituent group.

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President L. Dennis Michael Mayor Rancho Cucamonga

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Second Vice President James Goodhart Mayor Palos Verdes Estates

Immediate Past President Stephany Aguilar Council Member Scotts Valley

Executive Director Chris McKenzie

For a complete list of the League board of directors, visit www.cacities.org/board.

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Magazine Staff Editor in Chief Jude Hudson, Hudson + Associates (916) 658-8234 email: editor@westerncity.com

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Managing Editor Eva Spiegel (916) 658-8228 email: espiegel@cacities.org

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Legal Advocacy Committee Meeting, Long Beach The committee reviews and recommends friend-of-the-court efforts on cases of significant statewide interest to California cities.

Advertising Sales Manager Pam Maxwell-Blodgett (916) 658-8256 email: maxwellp@cacities.org

Transportation, Communication and Public Works Policy Committee Meeting, Long Beach The League’s policy committees review issues of interest to cities statewide and make recommendations to the League board of directors.

Administrative Assistant Kimberly Brady (916) 658-8223 email: kbrady@cacities.org Contributors Norman Coppinger Kendra Harris Rebecca Inman Kristy Jensen Melissa Kuehne Melissa Lienau Lorraine Okabe Katie Sacco Jennifer Whiting

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Associate Editors Carol Malinowski Carolyn Walker

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League of California Cities 2016 Annual Conference & Expo, Long Beach The conference offers dozens of educational sessions, numerous professional development opportunities, hundreds of exhibits and a chance to participate in the League’s policy-making activities.

November Board of Directors’ Meeting, Newport Beach The League board reviews, discusses and takes action on a variety of issues affecting cities, including legislation, legal advocacy, education and training, and more.

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Fire Chiefs’ Leadership Seminar, Monterey The seminar covers challenging leadership topics such as succession planning, labor relations, emergency response, late-breaking issues and more.

Nov. 30–Dec. 1

Municipal Finance Institute, Monterey This conference provides essential information for city officials and staff involved in fiscal planning for municipalities.

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City Clerks’ New Law & Elections Seminar, Monterey The seminar covers laws affecting elections as well as other aspects of clerks’ responsibilities.

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Executive Director’s Message by Chris McKenzie The people in these photos are clients and guests of Loaves & Fishes (SacLoaves.org), a nonprofit organization in Sacramento that serves the homeless and the hungry. Western City thanks these individuals who graciously agreed to be photographed for this article.

Speaking the Truth to Ourselves

About Homelessness I see them every day on my walk to work, but how many depends on the route. If I take the fastest route, I see about 10 or so. If I want to walk five minutes longer, however, I can avoid them altogether. If I keep my head down and act like I didn’t see them, I can avoid catching their eye or talking to them so I won’t be asked for money or to even exchange a kind word.

By now you probably know I am talking about homeless individuals on the

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streets of our cities. They move me with compassion, overwhelm me and, if I am brutally honest, these encounters frustrate and depress me. I am particularly moved by those who are disabled, mentally ill or veterans — some of them have all three challenges. In other words, I am a lot like you — people in power who don’t know quite yet what to do about the homelessness dilemma of our cities.

It’s Not a New Phenomenon The term “homeless” came into usage about 1649, according to MerriamWebster’s dictionary. Growing up in a middle-class neighborhood in the Midwest in the 1950s and ’60s, however, I never heard the term used. My parents told me stories about the “hobos,” “bums” and other poor migrants who traveled across continued

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The people in these photos are clients and guests of Loaves & Fishes (SacLoaves.org), a nonprofit organization in Sacramento that serves the homeless and the hungry.

Western City thanks these individuals who graciously agreed to be photographed for this article.

our nation during the Great Depression, risking everything for a chance of a better life, often in California. As a youngster I did not know anyone who was homeless, much less without a job.

In the 1930s approximately 2.5 million people (pejoratively called “Okies” at the time) fled the great Dust Bowl of Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri and other Plains states, and a quarter million settled in the Central Valley, Southern California and elsewhere throughout the state, often in camps, working any job they were lucky enough to find. They were what my parents used to call “dirt poor,” but many of them — especially their children — put down roots in California and contributed to our success as a state.

League Makes Addressing Chronic Homelessness a Priority When the leaders of the League gathered in fall 2015 and decided that one of our annual strategic goals should include addressing chronic homelessness, they did so with a strong belief that cities have a

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responsibility to work with their county, state and federal partners to provide the services needed to deal with this issue.

While it is likely no one believes we can eliminate homelessness, the remarkable progress made in recent years in California and nationwide in housing previously homeless veterans suggests substantial gains are indeed possible.

Although city leaders, police, housing officials and other city service providers see the up-close and personal dimensions of homelessness all the time, they are not alone in providing services to this at-risk population. Our county colleagues provide a range of human services to homeless residents of our cities — in partnership with city departments but too often in isolation from cities as well.

Nonprofit and faith-based organizations in every city also play key roles in serving the homeless. Finally, the state and federal governments can provide resources and support to cities and counties in confronting, addressing and reducing the impacts of this serious problem.

Cities and Counties Launch Joint Task Force Given the intergovernmental response that is necessary to truly confront homelessness, the boards of directors of the League and the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) have launched what is believed to be the firstever joint task force of the two organizations to provide guidance and support to cities and counties that are facing this important need in their jurisdictions. One of the joint task force’s most important jobs will be to identify and share some of the best practices for housing the homeless in our state and nation, particularly when cities and counties collaborate.

Some truly exciting efforts are underway in California’s cities, and we want to spread the news.

It will be equally important, however, for the task force to develop recommended state and federal policies and funding initiatives that will help enlist our state and federal partners in helping address this challenge. The Legislature’s recent passage and Governor Jerry Brown’s

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The homelessness epidemic will continue spreading unless responsible public officials own a piece of this problem and work on it together.

approval of the “No Place Like Home” housing initiative, which funds permanent supportive housing for homeless people with mental illness, is a great example of this type of proactive legislation.

Homelessness Is a Constant Threat for Many Doing research for this column reminded me that the condition of being homeless has always had a stigma attached to it.

Some of us are fortunate enough never to have faced this condition, but day after day we hear stories of families who have lost their homes due to rent increases or job losses, college students who are going hungry or who are homeless, and neighbors with mental illness — including the many veterans who live with posttraumatic stress disorder — who can’t afford a permanent home. And some of us have mentally ill family members who have voluntarily chosen to be homeless at times when they were unable to remain permanently employed.

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A Commitment to Take Responsibility Whatever the circumstances associated with homelessness, California city, county and state leaders are coming together to address our common responsibility to be “our brother’s keeper.” No one said it was going to be easy, but it is an imperative commitment to make in this day and age.

The homelessness epidemic will continue spreading unless responsible public officials — and there are thousands of them in California and nationwide — own a piece of this problem and work on it together.

In the midst of our national concern about police-community relations in

Cities have a responsibility to work with their county, state and federal partners to provide the services needed to deal with this issue. recent weeks and months, we have been reminded of the importance of confronting our own inherent racial biases. We also should acknowledge our discomfort about homelessness if we are going to be effective in working with others to address it. That’s why it is important that we “speak the truth” about homelessness to

ourselves — the people who are actually vested with the real governmental power to work with others and do something about it.

For more information, see “Homelessness in California” on page 10. ■

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League Tool Addresses OPEB Liability by Providing Health Benefit Options for Retirees and Active Employees

by Amanda Cadelago

Following the implementation of Governmental Accounting Standard Board Statement 68 (GASB 68), state and local governmental employers’ financial statements must now disclose unfunded liabilities arising from Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEBs).

While these liabilities are not new, the enhanced transparency in reporting conveys important information that governmental employers and the public can use to measure the magnitude of an agency’s unfunded OPEB liability and address a looming crisis.

Unfunded Liabilities Raise Concerns Unfunded OPEB liabilities for all of California’s governmental employers have grown into the billions of dollars as of January 2016, according to a report published by State Controller Betty Yee. “Since 2008 it is estimated that OPEB costs for state and local government in California have grown a staggering 42 percent,” says Troy Butzlaff, city manager of Azusa and chairperson of the League’s OPEB Task Force. “This trend is likely to escalate even further as more employees retire and live longer and health-care costs continue to rise. In fact, it’s conceivable that in the not-toodistant future some cities may be forced to make some difficult choices — such as reducing core service levels, raising revenues and/or using reserves to fund their OPEB liability.”

A Strategy to Reduce Health-Care Costs Between 2012 and 2014 the City of South Lake Tahoe tackled its rising medical costs and unfunded OPEB liability using a collaborative approach that involved the public, elected officials, public employees and unions. Like many cities throughout California, South Lake Tahoe saw health-care costs consuming its budget and was constrained by a plan provider that lacked the flexibility to unbundle and separately address active employee and retiree medical insurance costs.

“To find a solution, agencies must face reality,” says South Lake Tahoe City Manager Nancy Kerry. When Kerry became its city manager, South Lake Tahoe faced approximately $48 million in unfunded OPEB liabilities. Many told her the problem wasn’t fixable and discouraged her from making any changes to the city’s medical insurance benefit plan. Undaunted, Kerry moved forward. By initiating a redesign, the city benefited substantially from a completely new Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant plan design, which ultimately reduced South Lake Tahoe’s OPEB liabilities by 73 percent. (For more about this project, read “Reducing Unfunded Liabilities for Other Post-Employment Benefits” at www.westerncity.com.)

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Amanda Cadelago is marketing manager for the League and can be reached at acadelago@cacities.org.

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Health Benefits Marketplace Provides Flexibility Finding a similarly viable solution for all cities has been one of the League’s strategic goals. With guidance from its OPEB Task Force and Health Insurance Exchange Advisory Committee, a new tool has been developed and is now available for cities: the League of California Cities Health Benefits Marketplace™ .

Through the Health Benefits Marketplace, cities now have the ability to redesign their approach to medical insurance for active employees and retirees. The Health Benefits Marketplace offers a consumer-driven platform that gives active employees and retirees choice, which allows participants to align coverage with their individual needs. By giving cities the flexibility to decouple and unbundle active employee and retiree costs, the Health Benefits Marketplace provides a key way to reduce OPEB liabilities.

The League’s Health Benefits Marketplace: • Presents an easy and seamless shopping experience for employees, similar to online retail websites, backed by robust web tools for support, including a powerful recommendation engine; • Provides a range of plan designs from low-deductible HMO and PPO coverage to consumer-directed health plans with a range of deductible levels, including plans that are compatible with Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts; • Offers employees more personalized choice in their benefit options so an employee may select coverage that best fits his or her individual or family needs and financial situation;

• Increases employees’ health and financial security by creating a customized and holistic portfolio of insurance coverage and other products or programs; • Includes voluntary benefit carriers with product offerings covering identity-theft protection services along with accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, life, cancer, disability, dental, vision and pet insurance; • Provides a wellness program option for employers; • Reduces the administrative burden for internal benefits staff and offers a solution for complying with ACA regulations; • Provides Medicare and pre-65 retirees a greater choice of plans, including viable out-of-state options; • Reduces OPEB liability by transitioning retirees from active employee group plans to the individual market; and • Offers a comprehensive analysis of the potential impact of the Health Benefits Marketplace on a city’s OPEB liabilities.

Scotts Valley City Council Member and League Immediate Past President Stephany Aguilar recognizes the challenge cities must confront when addressing health-care costs and unfunded OPEB liabilities. “The Health Benefits Marketplace can provide new opportunities for cities,” says Aguilar, who also served on the Health Insurance Exchange Advisory Committee. “It presents an important option that many will find key to addressing these challenges.”

For more information about the Health Benefits Marketplace, visit www.cacities.org/HBM. ■

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in California The League is taking unprecedented steps in response to an alarming increase in the state’s homeless population. Its board of directors approved the formation of a first-ever standing joint task force with the California State Association of Counties.

This group of local elected officials and city and county staff is slated to meet for the first time during fall 2016 to discuss policy related to addressing homelessness.

League Executive Director Chris McKenzie says that because cities are responsible for land use and policing within their borders

and counties are responsible for social services, cooperation between local governments is critically important if we are to find regional solutions to the crisis.

“The League is committed to advocating for state and federal funding and policy tools that cities desperately need to address the crisis of homelessness,” says McKenzie. “It’s our hope that the task force will also serve as a model for the kind of collaboration needed to aid a homeless population — collaboration that’s not fixated on political boundaries.”

A Growing Challenge The challenge ahead is daunting. The January 2015 federal Point-in-Time count found that homelessness in California increased 1.6 percent from 2014–2015, making it one of only 17 states to see an increase in the number of men, women and children experiencing homelessness.

Statewide 115,738 Californians were counted as homeless. Of those counted, 73,699 people were unsheltered — by far the largest such population in the nation. This marks a disturbing reversal

Cory Golden is a former policy analyst for the League.

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The people in these photos are clients and guests of Loaves & Fishes (SacLoaves. org), a nonprofit organization in Sacramento that serves the homeless and the hungry. Western City thanks these individuals who graciously agreed to be photographed for this article.

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of the 2007–2015 trend, which had seen a 16.7 percent drop in the state’s homeless population.

The situation is particularly dire in Los Angeles. The metropolitan area witnessed a one-year increase of 11 percent, bringing its homeless population to 41,174 people — 7 percent of the nation’s homeless population.

Los Angeles is not alone, however.

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others are also in California: San Diego (8,742), San Francisco (6,775) and San Jose (6,556). Many smaller cities in the state are also wrestling with how to address a problem frequently called a humanitarian crisis.

California’s increase in homelessness has run counter to the national trend.

From 2010–15, homelessness in families nationwide dropped 11 percent overall, with a 26 percent drop in the unsheltered veteran population, since President Obama launched Opening Doors (www. usich.gov/opening-doors), the federal strategy to prevent and end homelessness.

The “Housing First” Model Recent success in reducing the numbers of men, women and children on the nation’s streets has focused on variations of the evidence-based “Housing First” model, which seeks to house homeless people and then provide support as they address their other challenges. It includes tactics like coordinated entry, rapid rehousing (moving a client into housing within 30 days of becoming homeless) and, in the most difficult cases, permanent supportive housing.

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Housing First has proved particularly successful in the nationwide effort to house homeless veterans. Cities as varied as Philadelphia, Phoenix and New Orleans and states like Utah and Virginia have reached “functional zero” for their numbers of homeless veterans, using a well-coordinated system that makes homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring.

The federal government has also emphasized the Housing First model in its funding programs. The change has not been without growing pains, as money for traditional transitional shelters has been cut — in some cases dramatically.

The Link With Housing Affordability Homelessness is principally an issue of housing affordability, and many regions of California are experiencing historically high housing costs at a time of evergrowing income gaps between the rich and the poor.

Federal and state support for affordable housing has fallen off dramatically. The 2012 dissolution of the state’s 60-year-old redevelopment program resulted in the loss of $1 billion in housing funding for cities.

At the federal level, key affordable housing programs have decreased dramatically from pre-recession levels. From 2005 – 2015, federal investments in several critical housing development programs declined significantly. These include a: • 77 percent reduction in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Section 515 program for rural rental housing loans; • 55 percent reduction in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Section 202 program for seniors and people with disabilities; • 62 percent reduction in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program; and • 50 percent reduction in Community Development Block Grants.

Compounding the Problem Drug addiction, including methamphetamine and heroin use, and mental illness further exacerbate the struggle of homelessness for many. Statewide, the number of available psychiatric beds fell by onethird from 1995–2010, according to the California Hospital Association.

Law enforcement officials also point to the 2014 passage of Proposition 47,

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which reduced a variety of nonviolent offenses from felonies to misdemeanors, including drug possession and property offenses — crimes often committed by people trying to get money to buy drugs.

Statewide data about the ballot measure’s impact, however, was not yet available as Western City went to press.

Walnut Creek and Eureka outreach teams include police and mental health case workers. In Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek and other cities’ police departments take turns sending personnel along with county workers to homeless encampments to make contact, build relationships and provide referrals to services.

League Focuses on the Issue

In Stanislaus County, the first gathering of an effort to focus on homelessness prevention attracted about 500 people representing Modesto and other local governments, businesses, nonprofits, schools, law enforcement — “anyone and everyone” who has an interest in or a role to play in addressing homelessness.

The League has doubled down on its policy, legislative and educational activities related to homelessness since its board of directors made addressing chronic homelessness and housing affordability one of the organization’s top three strategic goals for 2016.

The League’s first activity related to the strategic priority featured a series of informal working group teleconferences with officials from approximately 20 cities of varying size and geography. Participants discussed what was working in their communities, the challenges they faced and what they believed would assist their efforts. The calls revealed a wide variety of collaborative efforts that showed promise but often lacked the funding to scale up and assist more people.

In Oakland and Alameda County, coordinated intake has helped reduce the number of homeless families. Instead of people being given services based on their first point of contact, every homeless person receives the same treatment.

As a result, they are more likely to receive the services they need. For example, if the first point of contact is with a police officer, the homeless person isn’t necessarily taken to the jail and can still receive mental health or other needed

services. Oakland, Berkeley, the county and mainstream agencies created a north county pipeline group that uses this coordinated intake approach. The pipeline program is partnering with the Oakland Housing Authority (the largest landlord in Oakland), which has built two permanent supportive housing developments as part of the partnership.

Humboldt County and the City of Eureka held their first joint meeting in recent memory to discuss the details of a joint plan. Cooperative work by the City and County of Fresno, together with community partners, reduced that region’s homeless population by 48 percent between 2009 and 2016. In San Bernardino, the city and county are working on a combined plan they hope can be a template for other cities in that area. They also created a one-stop information center about services related to homelessness.

The City of West Sacramento and Yolo County launched a four-month pilot program that moved an entire encampment of 65 people and their pets off private land and into a motel. Of those, continued

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36 people — many of whom had been on the streets for a decade or longer — remained in permanent housing almost a year later.

Los Angeles has taken on the largest challenge, where the city estimates that it will cost $1.9 billion over the next decade to properly address the homelessness problem. The city and county released lengthy reports in tandem, each with dozens of action items. The reports emphasize the need for all-hands-on-deck cooperation.

Los Angeles and San Francisco are among the cities looking at ballot measures to fund efforts to address homelessness.

Following its working group calls, League staff presented a series of guiding principles for advocacy to its Housing, Community and Economic Development and its Community Services policy committees. The principles include advocating for additional, flexible funding for affordable housing, mental health, drug treatment and first responder training. The League board adopted the principles on Feb. 18, 2016. The board also voted to support, in concept, Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León’s bipartisan “No Place Like Home” Initiative. Gov. Brown

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signed AB 1618 (Chapter 43, Statutes of 2016) into law July 1.

State of California Takes Action No Place Like Home calls for the state to sell $2 billion in bonds to construct permanent supportive housing for people with mental illness who experience chronic homelessness. These people typically need the most assistance and represent the most difficult and costly cases. The bonds would be paid back with revenues from Prop. 63 (2004), the Mental Health Services Act, which is funded by the so-called “millionaire’s tax.”

The 2016–17 state budget and trailer bills: • Include $20 million in law enforcement grants to increase positive outcomes with high-risk populations, including homeless people; • Establish an Emergency Solutions Grant Program, allocated as grants to qualified subrecipients to engage homeless people and families living on the street, operate homeless shelters, rapidly rehouse homeless individuals and families and prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless;

• Repeal the Maximum Family Grant and increase the Maximum Aid Payment for CalWORKs; • Establish the Bringing Families Home pilot project to provide housing resources to families whose children had been placed in foster care due to homelessness — to reunite families; • Repeal the once-in-a-lifetime ban for the Homeless Assistance Program; • Expand eligibility and increase rates for Aid to Families with Dependent Children-Foster Care; and • Establish a Housing and Disability Income Advocacy Program that will assist homeless individuals in applying for disability benefits.

The cost of inaction would be still greater. A six-year study of Santa Clara County found that the most expensive 10 percent of the homeless population costs an average of $67,000 each per year — compared to $19,000 per year when housed.

Indeed, most cities already have a homelessness program, in fact if not in name.

The City of Sacramento, for example,

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discovered that it spent $13.6 million in city funds annually on homelessnessrelated costs ranging from paramedic calls to encampment cleanups.

League Offers Resources A challenge as complex as homelessness defies easy solutions. The League has developed many resources to help cities in their efforts to address homelessness.

A March 2016 League-hosted webinar attracted participants from more than 115 cities. The webinar featured speakers from federal, state and local agencies and covered homelessness trends, state and federal programs and fundamental best practices.

City officials and staff can find homelessness-related resources on the League website at www.cacities.org/homelessness.

Sessions on homelessness will be offered at the League’s 2016 Annual Conference; see “Related Sessions at the Annual Conference” at right. For an additional perspective, read “Speaking the Truth to Ourselves About Homelessness” on page 3. ■

Related Sessions at the 2016 Annual Conference Engaging and Serving the Homeless Population Through Parks & Recreation, Thursday, Oct. 6, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Learn how the City of Eureka, through a process of trial and error, successfully developed a way to identify and serve homeless youth and families at no additional cost to the General Fund, empowering the city to provide access to programs and services such as youth development, job workshops and family literacy events. Participants will receive guidelines and a successful model for partnering with outside agencies, discovering unidentified needs, overcoming unforeseen challenges and more.

Addressing Homelessness: Attainable, Collaborative Solutions, Friday, Oct. 7, 10:30–11:45 a.m. Hear from city officials and staff on how they are using attainable, collaborative solutions to address homelessness.

Speakers will share experiences, best practices and lessons learned in partnering with different agencies to reduce homelessness.

This information was current as Western City went to press. Check the on-site conference program and the League app for updated information or visit www.cacities.org/acsessions.

California’s increase in homelessness has run counter to the national trend.

The people in these photos are clients and guests of Loaves & Fishes (SacLoaves.org), a nonprofit organization in Sacramento that serves the homeless and the hungry. Western City thanks these individuals who graciously agreed to be photographed for this article. www.westerncity.com

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Amber Coleman, project director for the African-American Caucus; Walter Allen III, council member for the City of Covina and president of the African-American Caucus; and Paulette Brown-Hinds, executive director of the African-American Caucus, share a light-hearted moment at the League’s 2015 Annual Conference & Expo.

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League Diversity Caucuses

Unite Members in Networks, Education and Advocacy

by Eva Spiegel The League’s five diversity caucuses play a fundamental role in engaging members, building networks and developing strong city leaders. Each caucus is unique in its membership, history and operations, but all share a common mission to bring diverse voices and perspectives to the League’s work. The caucuses’ involvement strengthens the League and helps ensure that it represents the diversity of California cities and their residents.

The League’s diversity groups, in chronological order of formation, are the: • Latino Caucus; • African-American Caucus; • Asian-Pacific Islander Caucus; • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Local Officials Caucus; and

The League’s diversity caucuses began in 1990 with the creation of the Latino Caucus. In many ways, the mission and structure of this first group established a strong foundation for the four caucuses that were created subsequently. The caucuses provide a way for city officials to become involved with the larger organization by introducing both elected city officials and staff to the League and colleagues from cities throughout California who share similar challenges and experiences.

This networking supports leadership development and offers a forum for sharing information and best practices and connecting with other affiliate groups at the state and national levels. The caucuses host educational events designed to increase their members’ leadership skills in many

areas and further engage members in the League’s advocacy activities. Although most caucus members come from their identified constituencies, membership is open to all individuals interested in caucus priorities.

Under the League’s bylaws, each diversity caucus is entitled to have one voting member on each of the League’s eight standing policy committees. This participation gives the caucuses a voice in League policy development. Caucus leaders also attend the annual League Leaders’ Conference in November to help set the next year’s strategic priorities. continued

• Women’s Caucus.

Eva Spiegel is communications director for the League and can be reached at espiegel@cacities.org. www.westerncity.com

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League Diversity Caucuses Unite Members in Networks, Education and Advocacy, continued

Roberto Uranga, council member for Long Beach and a Latino Caucus board member, visits with Erica Arriaga, director of legislative affairs for JEA and Associates, at the League’s 2015 Annual Conference & Expo.

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Latino Caucus: An Early Emphasis on Leadership Development A group of Latino city officials formed the Latino Caucus in 1990 to help the growing numbers of California’s Latino elected officials network, collaborate and develop their leadership skills through a League-affiliated sub-organization. They wanted to focus attention on issues of importance to the Latino community, help shape League policy and support the League in engaging the Legislature on those issues. Developing leaders to run for higher office has been a longstanding Latino Caucus priority.

A number of former Latino Caucus members have gone on to win higher offices, including California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, who represented Los Angeles in the California State Senate after serving on the Los Angeles City Council; U.S. Representative Tony Cárdenas (D-Los Angeles), a former member of the Los Angeles City Council; former California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Secretary Anna Caballero, also a former Assembly member and city council member from Salinas; and the late Nell Soto, who served on the Pomona City Council and in both the Assembly and Senate.

According to Latino Caucus President and Redwood City Council Member Alicia Aguirre, the caucus serves an integral role for elected Latino officials. “The League’s Latino Caucus represents a large segment of the population in California and brings leadership representation to the League to assist in addressing local and statewide issues that affect all of our cities,” says Aguirre.

African-American Caucus Promotes Diversity Following the lead of the Latino Caucus, in 1998 a group of city officials recognized a similar need and created the African-American Caucus. In addition continued on page 33

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by Caitlin Cole

Join city officials from over 400 cities throughout the state at the League’s largest conference of the year. Network with some 2,000 elected officials and staff, and choose from more than 60 break-out sessions and CityTalks designed to educate and inform. Look for tracks of special interest to city departments and staff seeking a more personalized professional development experience. The League’s regional divisions conduct various events throughout the conference; check with your local regional public affairs manager for division event times, dates and any additional fees that may apply.

Be sure to download the League’s mobile app, which is designed to help you optimize your time at the conference.

Using the app, you can see the schedule of events, customize your schedule, import your selected sessions into your calendar, access session materials and speaker bios, find exhibitor information and more. Find the app on your device by searching in the app store for “League of California Cities” or “CACities.”

Wednesday, Oct. 5 Wednesday morning begins with several pre-conference sessions for those arriving before the Opening General Session in the afternoon. Pick up registration materials for information on these sessions, which include AB 1234 Ethics Training, break-out sessions, a City Clerks’ Workshop and the First-Time Attendee

Orientation. Newcomers to the conference should plan to attend the orientation for first-time attendees on Wednesday from 1:00–1:30 p.m. to hear the League’s president and executive director describe how to get the most out of your conference experience. Conference attendees active in the League’s professional departments and those who want to become more involved should attend the department business meetings prior to the Opening General Session.

During the Opening General Session, the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence winners will be announced and the League’s Annual Report will be presented. Keynote speaker and arts activist Jason Roberts of the Better Block Project will discuss how we can drive change in our communities. continued

Caitlin Cole is a conference program manager for the League and can be reached at ccole@cacities.org. www.westerncity.com

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Immediately following the keynote address, the evening’s festivities kick off with the grand opening of the Expo and the Host City Reception presented by the City of Long Beach. The evening continues at CitiPAC’s 11th Annual Leadership Reception, hosted by Keenan & Associates. Join us for this wonderful evening of

City officials head for the Expo to visit exhibits and gather information.

Thursday, Oct. 6

The evening provides multiple networking opportunities at various receptions held by the League’s diversity caucuses, League Partners and League divisions.

A full day of educational opportunities is planned for Thursday.

Friday, Oct. 7

entertainment featuring food, beverages, dueling pianos and casino-style gaming.

At the morning General Session Keynote Address, hear Christopher Thornberg speak about “Fact and Fiction: What Is Really Going On in the California Economy?” Thursday afternoon’s educational sessions examine topics such as stormwater, affordable housing, medical marijuana, municipal finance and more.

Plan to spend some time at the Expo, which opens at 9:00 a.m. The Expo features over 225 companies showcasing a wide range of products and services designed to help communities by improving local services and the quality of life for residents.

The final day of the conference offers attendees additional professional development opportunities with more break-out sessions prior to the closing luncheon and General Assembly.

Gather at the General Assembly to celebrate the swearing-in of the new League board of directors and participate in the policy resolutions process. Be sure your city’s voting delegate attends this meeting to represent your city’s position on resolutions under consideration.

Watch for session and speaker updates at www.cacities.org/AC. We look forward to seeing you in October! ■

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Prior to launching Beacon Economics, Thornberg was a senior economist with UCLA’s Anderson Forecast where he regularly authored economic outlooks for California, Los Angeles and the East Bay and developed specialized forecasts for a variety of public and private entities.

Thornberg has appeared on CNN and NPR and is regularly quoted in major national dailies including the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.

Jason Roberts

Keynote Speakers Jason Roberts founded the Oak Cliff Transit Authority, originated the Better Block Project (http://betterblock.org), co-founded the Art Conspiracy and Bike Friendly Oak Cliff and recently ran for Congress. He launched the nonprofit Oak Cliff Transit Authority in 2006 to revive the Dallas streetcar system and later spearheaded the city’s effort in garnering a $23 million federal grant to help reintroduce a modern streetcar system to Dallas. In 2010 Roberts organized a series of Better Block projects, which converted depressed blocks with vacant properties in south Dallas into temporary walkable districts with pop-up businesses, bike lanes, café seating and landscaping.

The effort became an international movement and has been featured in The New York Times and on National Public Radio (NPR). Roberts has spoken at TEDx Austin and Oklahoma. The White House recognized his innovative transportation work with a Champions of Change Award.

At the Opening General Session, Roberts will present “Build a Better Block: How to Make Real Change in Your Community Today.” In his uniquely funny, smart and energetic style, he will address how we can drive change in our communities, revitalize stagnant blocks and move past unproductive committees and outdated regulations.

Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D., is founding partner of Beacon Economics LLC and widely considered to be one of California’s leading economists. An expert in economic forecasting, regional economics, real estate and industry analysis, employment and labor markets, and economic policy, Thornberg was one of the earliest and most adamant predictors of the subprime

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mortgage market crash that began in 2007 and the global economic recession that followed. Between 2008 and 2012, he served as a chief economic advisor to the California State Controller’s Office and as chair of Controller John Chiang’s Council of Economic Advisors.

At Thursday’s General Session, Thornberg will speak on “Fact and Fiction: What Is Really Going On in the California Economy?” Numerous issues raise concerns about whether the current expansion can maintain its momentum. Thornberg will look at how sustainable the economy is in its current form and how the characterization of the Golden State as “business unfriendly” stacks up. He will also discuss future economic flash points and identify where cities need to focus their attention.

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Blais & Associates

Alliance Resource Consulting LLC Ameresco American Fidelity Assurance Company Applied Geographics Inc. Aqua Patch Road Materials LLC Arborjet

Best Best & Krieger LLP 1, 2 Bob Murray & Associates

California Statewide Community Development Authority California Association of Code Enforcement Officer California Building Officials California Building Standards Commission California Consulting LLC California Contract Cities Association2

Bryce Fastener Inc.

California Department of Water Resources/ Drought

Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP 1, 2

California Fuel Cell Partnership

Burrtec Waste Industries Inc.2

California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA)

CSG Consultants Inc.

California Joint Powers Insurance Authority

CXT Prefabricated Concrete Buildings

1 — Institute for Local Government Partner; 2 — CitiPAC supporter. List current as of Aug. 2, 2016. Visit us at www.cacities.org/2016expo.

California Product Stewardship Council California Specialized Training Institute California State Board of Equalization California State Water Resources Control Board California Transportation Foundation CalPERS CalTRUST Cannon Capital Partners Development Company Carpenter/Robbins Commercial Real Estate Inc.2

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Emerald Data Solutions Inc.

Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates Inc.

Churchwell White LLP

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Foresters Financial Services Inc.

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Fortel Traffic Inc.

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2016 Annual Conference & Expo Preview, Expo Exhibitors, continued

Good Energy LP

IntelliTime Systems Corporation

Graphic Solutions

International Municipal Signal Association Far West

Graybar Greenshine New Energy

League of California Cities Health Benefits Marketplace Learn4Life Library Systems & Services

ITEM Ltd. Jamboree Housing Corporation

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HAI, Hirsch & Associates Inc. Landscape Architects

Johnson Controls

Local Search Association

Jones & Mayer

Luminance Recovery

HD Supply Facilities Maintenance

KOA Corporation

MGO

HdL Companies

Kaiser Permanente

MNS Engineers Inc.

HEAL Cities Campaign

Kasdan LippSmith Weber Turner LLP

Martin Outdoor Media

HR Green Inc.2

Keenan & Associates2

Matrix Consulting Group

Herman Miller

Kenall Lighting

Meyers Nave1, 2

Holbrook Asphalt

Keyser Marston Associates Inc.

MuniciPAY

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Kosmont Companies

MuniServices

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Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard

MuniTemps

Icon Building Supplies Inc.

LECET Southwest

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In God We Trust America Inc.

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NEOGOV NO-DES, Inc.

1 — Institute for Local Government Partner; 2 — CitiPAC supporter. List current as of Aug. 2, 2016. Visit us at www.cacities.org/2016expo.

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SSA Landscape Architects, Inc.

Schneider Electric2

PERC Water

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ScholarShare Investment Board

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SWARCO Traffic Americas

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company2

SAFEbuilt LLC

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PlaceWorks1 PowerFlare — PF Distribution Center Inc. Precision Civil Engineering Inc.2 Precision Concrete Cutting Procure America Inc. Public Agency Risk Sharing Authority of California Public Financial Management Group Public Restroom Company QLess REV1 RJM Design Group, Inc. RKA Consulting Group RSG, Inc. Radarsign LLC Ralph Andersen and Associates Rancho Cucamonga’s Pop Up City Hall Redtail Telematics Corp Renew Financial Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP (Public Law Group)1, 2 Renovate America — The HERO Program Republic Services2 Retail Strategies LLC

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Severn Trent Services

Southern California Library Cooperative

Sturgis powered by PayPal

Siemens2

SouthTech Systems

SunGard Public Sector

Silver & Wright LLP

Spohn Ranch Skateparks

SunPower Corporation

SmartCitiesPrevail.org2

Sportsplex USA

Superior Graffiti Solutions

Sol Powered By Carmanah

Spring City Electrical

Surface Systems and Instruments Inc.

Southern California Gas Company

State of your City Presentations

SyTech Solutions Tensar

1 — Institute for Local Government Partner; 2 — CitiPAC supporter. List current as of Aug. 2, 2016. Visit us at www.cacities.org/2016expo.

TIAA TKE Engineering Inc. TNT Fireworks Today611 Inc. Toyota Motor Sales Inc.

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Transtech Engineers Inc. Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations Turbo Data Systems Turf Time West Inc. U.S. Communities U.S. Flood Control Corporation USA Fleet Solutions USA Properties Fund Uberlytics Union Pacific Railroad United Storm Water Inc. University of La Verne University of San Francisco — MA Urban Affairs Urban Futures Inc. Urben Blu Inc. Utility Service Company Inc. Vali Cooper & Associates Inc.2 Vanir Construction Management Inc.2 ViewPoint Government Solutions

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Atascadero Mayor Tom O’Malley, left, and Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin are lifelong friends who collaborate on local issues.

My Friend the Mayor:

A Tale of Two Cities

Just as two heads are better than one when it comes to problem-solving, two mayors can serve their communities more effectively when they work together.

That’s been the experience of Mayor Steve Martin of Paso Robles and Mayor Tom O’Malley of Atascadero, lifelong friends who lead two neighboring cities in northern San Luis Obispo County.

Whether the issue is economic development, managing water resources or collaborating with the many community services groups in both cities, Martin and O’Malley have learned that working together for both cities makes them twice as effective for their constituents.

“We just look at each other and shake our heads in amazement,” says Martin. “Who would have thought we would both be mayors at the same time in neighboring cities? We’ve resolved to work together to benefit both our cities and the other unincorporated communities in our region.”

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A Shared Background

Martin and O’Malley grew up together in Atascadero in the 1960s. They participated in Boy Scouts and band and were friends in high school. After college O’Malley remained in Atascadero and Martin relocated to Paso Robles, about 10 miles north.

Martin served on the Paso Robles City Council from 1987 to 1996 and as mayor from 1988–90. He ran again for the council in 2012 and won; he ran unopposed for mayor in 2013.

O’Malley entered Atascadero public service when he ran for the city council and won in 2002. Since then he has conducted five successful campaigns and served as mayor in 2006 and again in 2011. He ran unopposed as his city’s first directly elected mayor during Atascadero’s centennial in 2013 and has held the position since then.

Each is married with a family. Martin and his wife of 42 years have two grown daughters. O’Malley and his wife of 40 years have two grown daughters and a son. Community and family are important to each. O’Malley often says, “The only things you get to take from this life are the relationships you’ve made.”

Today, decades after their high-school friendship, the two mayors find it interesting and fun that they both serve in leadership positions in their respective cities. They refer to themselves as “Dos Alcaldes” (“Two Mayors”). O’Malley and Martin confer regularly on issues related to city services and are often seen together at local and regional committee meetings.

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My Friend the Mayor: A Tale of Two Cities, continued

Mayor O’Malley joins Jennifer Adams, executive director of RISE (Respect. Inspire. Support. Empower.), a nonprofit organization that serves victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault/abuse, and Mayor Martin at the “Real Men Wear Heels — Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event, which encourages men to take a stand against sexual assault and gender violence. The mayors donned high heels to support the effort.

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Dealing With the Drought Water conservation is among the many issues addressed in tandem by Dos Alcaldes. Martin and O’Malley responded to the prolonged drought by encouraging conservation and intercity cooperation to achieve the goals and mandates of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The City of Paso Robles conserved about 500 million gallons of water during the six-month period ending in February 2016. Atascadero, which has a municipal water company, has also aggressively conserved water. The two mayors advocated for cooperation among emerging water management districts and implemented joint council and staff meetings to create a framework for future water management.

“We are managing the perennial water shortage situation, which is an integral feature of this semi-arid area,” says Martin.

“We’ve established a diversified portfolio of water resources and continue to develop new sources and increase conservation.”

“Many people commented favorably on our conservation efforts,” says O’Malley.

“We recorded a public service announcement from the two mayors urging everyone to conserve water. We received positive feedback, so we’re now recording joint PSAs for other issues.”

Collaborating on Economic Development Paso Robles, historically an agricultural community featuring dryland grain farming and cattle ranching, has been transformed over the years into a tourist destination with award-winning wineries, a nationally recognized downtown Main Street program and an airport.

“Paso Robles started out as a cowboy town,” says Martin, “and there’s still a lot of that influence here. But we are

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increasingly becoming a vibrant community with a complex mix of retail, technology and tourism opportunities.

We’re working to attract new employment opportunities, and we are rebuilding city services impacted by the Great Recession.”

“Our cities have an amazing sense of community,” says O’Malley. “In the early 1900s entrepreneur E.G. Lewis founded Atascadero as the first planned community in the state. It’s still a beautiful small city with a historic downtown, an accredited zoo and a carefully restored municipal building, which was damaged during the 2003 earthquake. Local volunteers support many of these facilities, including parks and recreational facilities.”

The two cities cooperate in developing their economic bases. Martin and O’Malley started their partnership in this arena more than 10 years ago, when Martin returned to his hometown to work as the executive director of the city’s Main Street organization.

“I was excited to hear that our downtown merchants had chosen my friend to lead their efforts to revitalize our historic downtown,” says O’Malley. “Steve put in a solid decade of effort, and we all benefited before he decided to turn his attention back to Paso Robles.”

“It was a marvelous opportunity to give back to my hometown,” says Martin.

“And it reignited my desire to be involved in Paso Robles’ economic development.”

The two mayors participate with their respective chambers of commerce and other business organizations to retain and enhance existing businesses and attract new companies to the area. Their goal

is to create a thriving regional economy with a diverse inventory of employment opportunities for all residents.

“It’s refreshing to see two community leaders so attuned to the needs of their constituents,” says Atascadero Chamber of Commerce President Linda Hendy.

Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce CEO Gina Fitzpatrick agrees. She says, “They model the type of cooperation that would benefit all levels of government.”

Addressing Homelessness Is a Priority The issue of homelessness has emerged as a priority for both cities. The City of Atascadero and the City of Paso Robles have supported the El Camino Homeless Organization and its shelter in Atascadero for years. Both mayors have volunteered at the shelter.

“The City of Atascadero has been instrumental in shepherding and funding this very effective and cost-efficient effort to assist the homeless,” says O’Malley.

“Both cities have helped fund this effort over the years,” says Martin. “Last year we held the first Mobile Assistance and Services Addressing Homelessness (MASH) event in our city. Twenty-two social service agencies joined forces in Paso Robles to provide help for homeless individuals who can’t travel easily due to disability or lack of transportation. Most of the county service agencies are 30 miles away, which makes it hard to access services if you are homeless in our cities.” continued on page 42

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Development Services Director, City of Alhambra, CA

The City is seeking a highly motivated professional to lead, manage, plan, and direct the programs of the Utility Division of Public Works (funded by Enterprise monies). Candidate will possess at least six years of progressively responsible utility system management experience, including three years of supervisory experience.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and CA registered Civil Engineer are required; Master’s degree in Business Administration is preferred.

Application material can be found on the City of El Monte Human Resources page at www.elmonteca.gov. Applications will be accepted until filled.

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Characterized by charming, well-manicured residential neighborhoods and a growing number of businesses, the City of Alhambra (population 83,000) is a premier family-oriented and economically prosperous community located just eight miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley. The City welcomes candidates who are approachable and accessible, forthright, candid, and respectful. The Development Services Director will be an energetic professional who will work closely and regularly with the City Manager on future opportunities for the community. The new Director is expected to be a creative problem solver, identifying alternative financing strategies and finding innovative methods for allocating Department resources to expedite development projects while honoring zoning and municipal codes and procedures. Experience in economic development, planning, and housing programs will be beneficial to the Director’s success in this position. A Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in urban planning, public or business administration, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree is desirable. Most importantly, the Director will appreciate and value Alhambra’s past successes and work to build on that reputation for quality future development and service. The salary range for the Development Services Director is $118,512-$155,520 annually; placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com.

Contact Fred Freeman at (916) 784-9080 with any questions.

Closing date September 23, 2016. phone 916•784•9080 fax 916•784•1985 www.bobmurrayassoc.com

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CHIEF Administrative Services Director

City of Brawley, California DOQ – Contract position The Police Chief plans, oversees, and directs the operations and services of the Police Department, including law enforcement, crime suppression and prevention; works cooperatively with City departments and outside agencies; is committed to community engagement and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, police science, public administration or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. The successful candidate must pass an extensive background investigation, possess a valid California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities qualifies. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Six (6) years of experience in police work, including at least three (3) years of supervisory/management experience in a municipal police department or county sheriff’s department.

• California P.O.S.T. Management certificate.

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California P.O.S.T. Executive certificate.

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League Diversity Caucuses Unite Members in Networks, Education and Advocacy, continued from page 18

to providing leadership development and networking opportunities, the AfricanAmerican Caucus connects members with the Legislative Black Caucus at the state Capitol. That caucus, now with 12 members — the highest number of African-American legislators thus far — is helping to spark greater interest in the League’s African-American Caucus.

Covina City Council Member Walter Allen has been involved with the caucus since just after its inception and now serves as its president. He is passionate about the support the caucus provides.

“The African-American Caucus can inspire minority city officials involved in the League to play a greater leadership role within the organization,” says Allen. “It’s also important to maintain a connection with African-American elected officials to help them in any way we can with their communities.”

Two years ago the caucus focused on funding for African-American infant health and partnered with the March of Dimes as part of a coalition that lobbied legislators. The caucus has also partnered with Water Education for Latino Leaders to provide education on water issues in African-American communities.

The caucus is currently working on an initiative to promote diversity in city management to help increase the number of African-Americans in management positions in cities. During the past year, the caucus has conducted interviews with individuals in management positions, such as fire chiefs, police chiefs, parks and recreation directors, public works directors and others, about how to bring more minorities into management at the city level. A white paper of best practices developed from these interviews will be presented in a special session titled “Café Style Discussion: Diversity in City Management” and facilitated by Allen at the League’s 2016 Annual Conference; see “Caucus Educational Sessions at the 2016 Annual Conference” on page 40 for more details. continued

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The caucuses encourage and welcome membership from all city officials, not just the diversity group each represents.

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Assistant City Manager, City of Ontario, CA The City Manager of Ontario, CA (population 170,000) is now seeking an Assistant City Manager to provide direct oversight for the Departments of Human Resources, Risk Management, and City Clerk & Records, with 21 full-time regular staff in total. Strong candidates will possess prior experience negotiating labor agreements and current experience/understanding of the use and capabilities of a variety of social media formats, as well as familiarity with the Brown Act. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or a closely related field; a Master’s Degree in one of these fields is desirable. Candidates must also have at least five (5) years of extensive managerial, operational, and administrative experience at the level of Department Head or higher with a municipal or county government; this experience should include budget administration, project administration, and leading diverse teams in the implementation of City Council and/or community goals. Valid California Class C Driver License and acceptable driving record at time of appointment (and maintenance of such throughout employment) required.

Salary range $156,029-$209,079, DOQ. Interested individuals may apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com. Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions. Brochure available.

Closing date September 23, 2016. phone 916•784•9080 fax 916•784•1985 www.bobmurrayassoc.com

DELTA DIABLO Delta Diablo is an innovative wastewater resource recovery agency providing wastewater, recycled water, street sweeping, and household hazardous waste services in the heart of the California Delta region, 50 miles east of San Francisco. What distinguishes the District is its willingness to test the conventional way of doing business as a public agency. The District’s employees are committed to the vision of making the agency a national leader in “waste” water resource recovery.

The Business Services Director (BSD) manages the functions of Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology and Purchasing, and reports to Delta Diablo’s Deputy General Manager.

BUSINESS While overseeing a staff of 10, the BSD also SERVICES plays a key role with the District’s executive William Avery & Associates management team. This position will require DIRECTOR strong interpersonal and communication Management Consultants skills, as the BSD must develop positive and collaborative relationships 31/2 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A Los Gatos, CA 95030 with the management team staff, District employees, the Board and external stakeholders and partners.

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Fax: 408.399.4423 This position requires 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in public administration, budgeting, finance, HR, or IT with email: jobs@averyassoc.net www.averyassoc.net at least five years of management level experience. An educational background equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field is expected. An MBA/MPA is highly desirable. Salary is $167,059 - $208,634 annually, DOQ. To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, current salary and contact information including email addresses for five work-related references (email preferred) to Paul Kimura by September 19, 2016. A job announcement is available at http://www.averyassoc.net.

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Asian-Pacific Islander Caucus Develops Skills for Leaders

Press reports that 1.7 million of the 21 million Asians in the United States live in California.

Asian-Americans are the nation’s fastestgrowing ethnic group, according to information released by the U.S. Census Bureau in June 2016. The Associated

Formed in 2000, the League’s Asian-Pacific Islander (API) Caucus represents a wide array of city officials of Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander descent.

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PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR Salary Range: $128,198 - $166,658 annually, plus excellent benefits

Malibu, California seeks a Parks and Recreation Director. Located in the northwest corner of Los Angeles County, Malibu is a residential community of approximately 13,000 that encompasses 21 miles of scenic Pacific coastline. Under general supervision of the City Manager, the Parks and Recreation Director manages and directs the City’s Parks and Recreation Department and is responsible for managing the City’s community-serving and recreational activities. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, strategic thinker and decision maker, who possesses creativity and outstanding integrity and judgment. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in recreation management, administration or related field is required. Must have at least five years of progressively responsible experience in the management, coordination and support of parks and recreation facilities and programs and activities with other local governmental agencies. Master’s degree is desired and may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at all times.

Its founders joined forces to increase participation of API members in the League and provide a place where members can share ideas.

“The API Caucus is a strong asset for API municipal officials,” says API Caucus President and Rosemead Mayor Pro Tem Polly Low, who also serves on the League board of directors. “We offer a robust network of support and advancement training opportunities and serve as a great conduit to communicate with our state’s API constituency.”

The caucus emphasizes training and education and often works with other organizations to provide candidate training and leadership skill development. It has conducted communications training for its members in Southern California and plans to offer another session in Northern California. This is the second year that the API Caucus has co-sponsored an economic development conference with the League’s Los Angeles County Division. Each year the API Caucus sends 10 members to the University of Southern California’s Local Leaders Program. In addition, in August 2016 the API Caucus

To obtain additional information and to apply on line, visit www.malibucity.org/jobs.

EOE/ADA. Closing date is September 16, 2016, at 4:00PM.

Development Director, City of Ontario, CA The City of Ontario, CA (population 170,000) is now seeking a Development Director, a key executive reporting to the City Manager who will oversee 91 full-time regular staff, a variety of part-time staff, and outside professional consultants in the areas of Development Administration, Building, Engineering, and Planning. Substantial development experience in California and extensive knowledge of CEQA, development impact fees, and redevelopment’s past and current tools are ideal. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or a closely related field; a Master’s Degree in one of these fields is desirable. Candidates must also have at least five (5) years of extensive managerial, operational, and administrative experience at the level of Department Head or higher with a municipal or county government; this experience should include budget administration, project administration, and leading diverse teams in the implementation of City Council and/or community goals. Valid California Class C Driver License and acceptable driving record at time of appointment (and maintenance of such throughout employment) are required. Salary range $156,029-$209,079, DOQ. Interested individuals may apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com. Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions. Brochure available.

Closing date September 23, 2016. phone 916•784•9080 fax 916•784•1985 www.bobmurrayassoc.com

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Asian-Pacific Islander Caucus members gather at the League’s 2015 Expo: left to right Monterey Park Council Member Peter Chan, then-Piedmont Mayor Margaret Fujioka, Fremont Council Member Suzanne Chan, API Caucus President and Rosemead Mayor Pro Tem Polly Low and Annie Lam, API Caucus executive director.

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awarded three scholarships to API youth to participate in an Asian Union Election Committee Education Fund conference.

Participating GLBTLO Caucus members also

Not only does the API Caucus engage with state legislators and members of Congress, but in 2016 it was also invited to several small key congressional meetings on the status of Asian-Pacific Islanders.

These meetings are the result of the caucus’s efforts to foster greater visibility and engagement among members.

discuss policy issues.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Local Officials’ Caucus Raises Level of Discussions When the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Local Officials (GLBTLO) Caucus formed in 2007, its leaders took action to raise the level of discussion about GLBT people’s access to government institutions and participation. They viewed involvement in the League and on policy committees as a powerful way to increase leadership and help support GLBT city officials who may ultimately seek higher office. continued

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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE The City of Buellton, CA Invites Finance Professionals to Apply for an Outstanding Opportunity Buellton is one of eight cities in Santa Barbara County with a population of 4,957. Located in the center of Santa Barbara County, Buellton is a wonderful place to live, work, and visit. Surrounded by the Santa Ynez Mountains and vineyards, Buellton offers an excellent quality of life.

Our new Finance Director will be a proficient accountant who is comfortable working on budgets, audits, and making important financial decisions for the City’s $6 million General Fund budget. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field is required, as is three years of supervisory experience. Municipal finance experience is highly desirable and a CPA license is a plus. Buellton is seeking a Finance Director with dedication to excellence and strengths in intellect, precision, communication, and resourcefulness. Salary range: $91,032 – $110,652 DOQ, plus excellent benefit package.

Job description and application online at: http://www.cityofbuellton.com/employment.php Filing Deadline: October 17, 2016

Assistant Director of Community Services City of Beverly Hills, CA The City of Beverly Hills is seeking an Assistant Director of Community Services to work closely with the Director applying best practices to accomplish the Community Services Department-wide goals, programs, and projects. The ideal candidate will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership. Candidates should have knowledge in the areas of organizational leadership, planning, communication, development, and management. The ideal candidate will be a fair, ethical, proactive, and decisive leader whose leadership and decisions will focus on what is best for the Beverly Hills community. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Horticulture, or a related field (Master’s degree highly desirable); or a Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field and five years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience, including a minimum of three years at a senior management level. The annual salary range for the Assistant Director of Community Services is $148,968 to $201,552; placement within this range is dependent upon experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com. Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with any questions.

Closing date TBD. phone 916•784•9080 fax 916•784•1985 www.bobmurrayassoc.com

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The League’s Asian-Pacific Islander (API) Caucus represents a wide array of city officials of Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander descent.

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CITY OF BENICIA Benicia, a San Francisco Bay waterfront city, is known for its small town charm and quality of life.

Citizens enjoy low crime, good schools, affordable housing, culture and a wide range of recreational opportunities. The area features uninterrupted miles of public shoreline, a marina and boat launches for fishing and sailing, and the Benicia State Recreation Area.

The new City Manager will work closely with the City Council and will provide exceptional service to city residents and excellent leadership to the staff within this active, vibrant and engaged community. An essential aspect CITY of this role is the focus on maintaining MANAGER quality of life considerations while William Avery & Associates Management Consultants ensuring economic vibrancy. The manager is expected to embrace and reinforce the sense of community that 31/2 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A Los Gatos, CA 95030 makes Benicia a unique and highly desirable city.

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The ideal background for the new City Manager includes a strong Fax: 408.399.4423 administrative and management foundation combined with a email: jobs@averyassoc.net www.averyassoc.net relationship based, active and engaged leadership style.

Prior experience as a City Manager, Assistant or Deputy City Manager or other public sector executive within an active and engaged community environment is highly desired in this role. For more details, please see the formal job announcement, which includes salary and benefits details and final filing date at www.averyassoc.net/current-searches/.

Signal Hill City Council Member Larry Forester serves as the GLBTLO Caucus president. He believes that the caucus continues California’s tradition of being a leader in implementing positive changes.

“America’s cities are facing ever-greater challenges in encouraging and implementing diversity in their communities and at city hall,” says Forester. “Our caucus provides California municipalities with the tools and key building blocks to achieve a better understanding where LGBT diversity and acceptance become the norms of a healthy society and healthy city government.”

During the League’s Legislative Action Day held each spring, participating GLBTLO Caucus members also meet with the Legislature’s LGBT Caucus to discuss policy issues. The caucus produces a quarterly newsletter for its members and allies. It also offers a model city ordinance to accommodate transgender residents.

The GLBTLO Caucus sees the League’s Annual Conference & Expo as an effective way to engage the entire League membership. It has moderated a session each of the past four years on GLBT

Police Chief, City of Capitola, CA The City of Capitola is a seaside community centrally located in Santa Cruz County and adjacent to the Monterey Bay. The City, with a population of 10,000, was named as one of the twenty best small towns in the west by Sunset Magazine. The City is now seeking a Police Chief. The ideal Chief will be a hands-on executive with the technical expertise to continue the Department’s tradition of top-notch professionalism. Ideally, candidates will have law enforcement experience gained through a career in a community with similar issues and complexity. The Police Chief will be an active member of the City Manager’s management team. Participating in executive-level meetings with fellow Department Heads and the City Council, the Chief’s contribution will be above and beyond traditional police services and will cover broad City issues. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in criminal justice, police science, public administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred. Also required is five years of progressively responsible supervisory and administrative law enforcement experience, three years at the command level. Current or prior California law enforcement experience is highly desirable. The salary for the Police Chief position is $128,000 to $155,000 annually, depending upon experience and qualifications. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com.

Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with any questions.

Closing date September 12, 2016. phone 916•784•9080 fax 916•784•1985 www.bobmurrayassoc.com

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Then-Novato Council Member Madeline Kellner, left, visits with Women’s Caucus Board Member and Apple Valley Mayor Barb Stanton, center, and Fremont City Council Member Lily Mei at the Women’s Caucus table in the 2015 Expo.

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issues, such as bullying and what cities need to know about implementing domestic partnership policies in their cities.

This year’s session topic is transgender issues. See “Caucus Educational Sessions at the 2016 Annual Conference” on page 40 for more details.

Women’s Caucus Supports Public Policy Benefiting Women and Children According to the Leadership California Institute’s 2014 report, An Examination of the Status of Women in California State and Local Government, women comprise just under 30 percent of city, county and state elected officials. Caucus organizers believed that a need existed to create a forum within the League to increase participation and representation of female elected officials and established the caucus in 2010. This most recently formed caucus is engaged in supporting the League’s goals.

The Women’s Caucus partnered with the nonprofit California Women Lead (www.cawomenlead.org) in 2014 and 2015 to report about female representation on California city councils. In 2014,

706 women served on California city councils; the number increased by 21 in 2015.

Only one California city council — in the City of Eureka — in 2015 comprised all female council members. Between 2014 and 2015 the number of councils with a female majority increased by 15 percent from 61 to 76.

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Information Governance Manager Las Vegas Valley Water District, Nevada The Las Vegas Valley Water District is the largest municipal water purveyor in the state of Nevada, serving over 1 million customers in the City of Las Vegas and the unincorporated areas of Clark County. Qualified candidates will have expertise in both information technology and information governance and strong leadership and management competencies to achieve information management goals working collaboratively across all District/SNWA departments. The typical candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, library science, management information systems, or a closely related field.

At least seven years of progressively responsible information technology experience is required, three of which were in the following fields involving design and management of information governance systems: records management, archivist, or library sciences preferable at a project management or supervisory level; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a technology environment similar to that of the District is highly desirable. A Master’s degree in Library Science of a Juris Doctor degree may be substituted for the required education and up to two years of the required general information technology experience. The starting salary for the incoming Information Governance Manager is $118,263. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com. Contact Fred Freeman at (916) 784-9080 with any questions.

Closing date September 23, 2016. phone 916•784•9080 fax 916•784•1985 www.bobmurrayassoc.com

DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES City of Gardena Annual Salary: $131,796 – $181,248 Deadline: Friday 09/30/16 at 4:00 p.m.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR APPLICATION, JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AND HOW TO APPLY DETAILS: www.ci.gardena.ca.us

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The Director of General Services reports to the City Manager and is part of the City’s Executive Management Team. The Director is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of Public Works and Community Development, which includes the Streets, Engineering, Planning, Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Licensing/Permitting, and Economic Development Divisions. The Director represents the General Services Department to the City Council, the community, and to federal, state and local agencies.

Must have education equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in Public Administration, Planning, Civil Engineering or a related field AND five (5) years of increasingly-responsible professional experience in public works management, planning management, economic and community development, infrastructure planning/land development and administration, licensing/permits, code enforcements, including at least two (2) years of said experience in a supervisory position; or an equivalent combination of education or experience.

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The African-American Caucus connects members with the Legislative Black Caucus at the state Capitol.

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CITY OF BENICIA Benicia, a San Francisco Bay waterfront city, is known for its small town charm and quality of life.

Citizens enjoy low crime, good schools, affordable housing, culture and a wide range of recreational opportunities. The area features uninterrupted miles of public shoreline, a marina and boat launches for fishing and sailing, and the Benicia State Recreation Area.

The City provides a wide range of community and library programs and services through its primary mission to connect patrons and resources in a timely and efficient manner.

LIBRARY The Library Director provides responsive leadership and direction to staff, planning DIRECTOR and policy recommendations to the City William Avery & Associates Management Consultants Manager and City Council, and delivers exceptional library services and programs to an active, engaged and 31/2 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A Los Gatos, CA 95030 diverse community.

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of public policy benefiting the women and children of California,” says Arbuckle.

“Women are underrepresented in elected office; therefore, the caucus is committed to engaging women and creating educational opportunities to promote more diversity in elected and appointed bodies.”

Like the League’s other diversity caucuses, the Women’s Caucus focuses on providing a combination of education and networking to help members develop leadership skills and connect with colleagues to share experiences and resources. Networking is essential to women running for office because it is closely related to fundraising, which is a crucial component of a successful campaign. With that in mind, the caucus is developing training sessions on candidacy, media and fundraising.

Networking is the topic of the Women’s Caucus session, “Developing a Power Leadership Network in Your Community,” at the League’s 2016 Annual Conference.

See “Caucus Educational Sessions at the 2016 Annual Conference” on page 40 for more details.

How to Get Involved The League’s diversity caucuses inform participants about pressing issues for each constituent group and familiarize

Seeking Government Real Estate Professional Carpenter/Robbins Commercial Real Estate, Inc., located in San Ramon, CA, specializes in government real estate and seeks an individual to work with Cities and Counties to execute real estate projects on their behalf.

The ideal candidate should understand the internal workings of the city and county real estate, planning, economic development departments as well as an understanding of real estate transactions and consulting services.

Work includes, but is not limited to, lead and/or assist in the execution of government RE assignments including acquisitions, dispositions, consulting, feasibility studies, report preparation, and property searches.

Strong written and verbal communication a must, current CA Real Estate License a plus. Please provide salary requirements and resume to: Alyce Rados, President at arados@crcre.com.

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members with the League and its work.

The caucuses encourage and welcome membership from all city officials, not just the diversity group each represents.

For more information on the caucuses visit www.cacities.org/caucuses. Some of the caucuses have web pages, including the Latino Caucus (www.cacitieslatino caucus.org) and the API Caucus (www.cacitiesapicaucus.org).

Meet Caucus Members at the Annual Conference Each year the caucuses host educational and networking events designed to bring members together for professional development. The League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo serves as the largest venue for the caucuses to gather and reach out to all League members.

At the 2016 conference, most of the caucus-related activities will take place on Thursday, Oct. 6. Each caucus will have a table in the Expo where representatives will be on hand to offer information about the caucus’s work, mission and benefits of membership. In addition, the

Each diversity caucus is entitled to have one voting member on each of the League’s eight standing policy committees.

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Director of Administrative Services, Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, Denver, Colorado The Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (MWRD, Metro District, or District) is widely recognized as a center of innovation for the industry. Under general direction of the District Manager, the Director of Administrative Services directs the finance, accounting, risk management, information services, purchasing, internal audit, and security activities of the District. MWRD is seeking a confident, high-energy, positive, and proactive professional who is a great leader, manager, and team member. The ideal candidate will have experience in governmental accounting, budgeting, asset management, and financial reporting. Specific experience in debt management, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report preparation, investment management, and pensions/ retirement funding is expected. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance is required.

Candidates must possess ten (10) years of progressive experience in the management of complex accounting, budgeting, and finance activities, as well as a thorough working knowledge of finance, accounting, internal audit, commercial insurance, purchasing, and information services activities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. A Master’s degree in accounting or finance, an MBA, or CPA is preferred as well as previous experience with security and with accounting, financial reporting, and revenue and cash flow modeling systems. The annual salary range for this position is $111,218$172,390; placement within this range is dependent on the qualifications and experience of the individual selected. The District offers an excellent benefits plan. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com. Contact Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with any questions. Closing date September 9, 2016.

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Administrative Services Director $123,910 – $154,740 The Town of Windsor is located in beautiful Sonoma County, California, just 60 miles north of San Francisco. This award-winning town is surrounded by oak-covered hills and valleys, fields of vineyards and soaring hot air balloons. With a population of just over 27,000, the Town of Windsor is a family-oriented community with an exceptional quality of life and small town character.

The Administrative Services Director is part of the Town’s Executive Management Team and reports directly to the Town Manager. This is an at-will position. The candidate selected will be expected to support a collaborative and transparent organizational culture and have a work ethic that promotes adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), outstanding customer service and on-going cost effectiveness for municipal operations.

The Director manages the Administrative Services Department, which serves a significant and key role in the overall operations and success of the Town, providing internal and external services in addition to finance, including IT, risk management and utility billing.

To view the flyer & apply please visit: www.townofwindsor.com Filing Deadline: September 8, 2016

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caucuses will hold their annual business meetings on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. Several caucuses are scheduled to facilitate sessions on topics of interest to the general membership (see “Caucus Educational Sessions at the 2016 Annual Conference” at right).

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EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), colloquially referred to as “East Bay Mud,” provides water and sewage treatment services for an area of approximately 331 square miles in the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay. EBMUD has a proud history of providing high-quality drinking water for 1.4 million customers in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The District’s award-winning wastewater treatment protects San Francisco Bay and serves 680,000 customers.

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The Employee Relations (ER) Manager heads one of five divisions reporting into the agency’s Human William Avery & Associates Resources Manager, and oversees Management Consultants the range of activities overseeing employee and labor relations for the Agency. The ER Manager 31/2 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A Los Gatos, CA 95030 establishes and maintains the employer-employee relations program and develops and administers the District’s labor relation’s policy.

408.399.4424 The ER Manager also represents management in labor relations Fax: 408.399.4423 including the negotiation, interpretation, and administration of email: jobs@averyassoc.net www.averyassoc.net collective bargaining agreements and provides consultation and advice to non-represented employees.

A formal job announcement, including salary, benefit information and closing date is available at http://www.averyassoc.net/current-searches/.

Information Security & Compliance Analyst Las Vegas Valley Water District, Nevada The Las Vegas Valley Water District is the largest municipal water purveyor in the state of Nevada, serving over 1 million customers in the City of Las Vegas and the unincorporated areas of Clark County. The Information Security & Compliance Analyst performs complex and highly responsible duties in implementing, maintaining, evaluating, and enhancing the District/ Southern Nevada Water Authority cyber security protection framework, including security architectures, policies, standards, and systems to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of information assets and the availability and reliability of systems operations. The selected candidate will have a sound knowledge of state-of-the-art cyber security and information protection environments, systems, and methodologies together with demonstrated communication and teamwork skills in working with managers, peers, and customers on cyber security program activities. The typical candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. At least five years of progressively responsible professional information technology experience involving network/systems infrastructure administration and security is required; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a government or public utility setting is highly desirable. The starting salary for the incoming Information Security & Compliance Analyst is $92,666. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com. Contact Fred Freeman at (916) 784-9080 with any questions.

Closing date September 23, 2016.

Caucus Educational Sessions at the 2016 Annual Conference Developing a Power Leadership Network in Your Community, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10:30–11:45 a.m.

Presented by the Women’s Caucus, the panel will focus on the importance of meeting and fostering relationships with the people who can help candidates reach their goals as well as strategically assessing important community events and how to leverage relationships to help in leadership development.

Who in Your City Will Determine the 2016 Elections? Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10:30–11:45 a.m.

The Latino Caucus is facilitating this session about the increasingly influential role of Latino voters in politics and how California’s changing demographics will impact state and local elections.

Transparent Cities: Building Communities for Everyone, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2:45–4:00 p.m.

Presented by the GLBTLO Caucus, this session will cover the political and jurisdictional issues confronting local officials. Panelists will provide tools on how to address public misunderstanding about transgender and gender-nonconforming people.

Café Discussion: Diversity in City Management, Thursday, Oct. 6, 4:15–5:30 p.m.

The African-American Caucus will host this discussion of diversity in city management, which has become a national topic of interest, due in part to the recent high-profile shootings of African-Americans by law enforcement officers. The conversation has moved beyond the realm of public safety to city leadership in general. This session looks at the people leading our cities, the extent to which they reflect the communities they serve, how to diversify key departments to include more people of color and women, and more.

This information was current as Western City went to press. Check the on-site conference program, the League app or www.cacities.org/acsessions for updated information.

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City Manager City of Sonoma, CA

Located in the heart of one of the world’s premier wine-producing regions, Sonoma is a working town with approximately 10,650 residents and a rich cultural heritage. The adjacent scenic hills and agricultural valley provide a setting of unparalleled natural beauty. Sonoma serves as the economic hub for the rural Sonoma Valley, which has a population of about 39,000. Appointed by a five-member City Council, the City Manager oversees a staff of 32 FTE’s and a total operating and capital budget of approximately $31.4 million. The ideal candidate brings proven, hands-on management experience in local government. Experience with a tourism-based industry is strongly desired. The equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or related field is required; a Master’s degree is desirable. Salary DOQE. Contact Bobbi Peckham or Clay Phillips Filing deadline is September 26, 2016.

Assistant City Manager City of Hayward, CA

Strategically located on the thriving eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay, the vibrant and diverse City of Hayward (pop. 153,689) is on the cusp of yet another evolution, leveraging its unparalleled location, relative affordability, and a wide range of quality-of-life benefits to catch the eye of everyone from Fortune 500 companies to young professionals, families, tech startups, and major developers. With a workforce of over 870 full-time employees and an operating budget of $285.5M and $195M capital budget, Hayward provides a full range of services to its residents.

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Individuals who embrace the diversity of the community and bilingual candidates are strong encouraged to apply. A Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s preferred. Competitive annual salary range $191,256 to $232,000 DOQE; placement within the range dependent on the qualifications of the selected candidate. CalPERS 2.5% @ 55 for classic members.

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City of Brentwood, CA

Located just 55 miles east of San Francisco in the far Eastern Contra Costa County region, the city of Brentwood is a charming as well as growing community of nearly 58,784 residents. As a bedroom community to the Bay area and Central Valley, Brentwood offers high quality services, parks, schools, and neighborhoods at an affordable price. As a member of the executive management team, and reporting to the City Manager, the Director will oversee employee relations programs; labor relations; employee recruitment, examination, and selection; classification and compensation; employee benefits; workforce training and development; and risk management and workers’ compensation.

At least eight years’ experience in personnel/labor relations administration, including three years of administrative responsibility.

Municipal experience is highly desirable. A Bachelor’s degree in personnel management, public administration, business administration or a closely related field is required. A Master’s degree is highly desirable. Attractive salary range of $157,602 to $191,566 DOQE. Contact Bobbi Peckham or Ellen Volmert Filing deadline is October 14, 2016.

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The issue of homelessness has emerged as a priority for both cities.

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We are aligned on a variety of issues,” says Martin. “I don’t hesitate to call on Tom when I need help or advice, and he does the same with me. It provides more perspective on the local and regional nature of the problems we face and often produces solutions that wouldn’t have been possible had we been working on our own.”

Like many city officials in California, the two mayors lobby at the state Capitol for local control and their communities.

“We cross the aisle when we advocate for our cities,” says O’Malley. “We put political affiliations aside for the most part to show that the most important thing for all elected officials is to get things done for their communities.”

The mayors’ strong partnership benefits everyone in their cities. “We attend fundraisers, regional meetings and League of California Cities functions.

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“We’re both committed to leaving our cities better than we found them.”

“It also provides some much-needed insight,” says O’Malley. “We’re facing similar problems and pressures, and it helps to have someone to bounce ideas off. Because we’ve known each other for so long and live in neighboring cities, we find it easy to confer on the issues. And

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Learning about real-life, hands-on solutions to vexing issues.

The interesting content of the sessions and meeting other elected officials broadens your view.

Finding resources in the educational programs and sessions that we can bring back to our community.

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Ted Weill Mayor Rancho Mirage

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