Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # California Contract Cities Association ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://contractcities.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Silencing cities won’t solve housing and transit problems](https://contractcities.org/silencing-cities-wont-solve-housing/) - California needs more housing. California needs better transit. Few would disagree. - [California Contract Cities Association opposes proposed countywide sales tax, citing affordability and fiscal concerns](https://contractcities.org/california-contract-cities-association-opposes-proposed-countywide-sales-tax-citing-affordability-and-fiscal-concerns/) - The California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) has formally come out in opposition to a proposed countywide sales tax measure, citing concerns about affordability impacts on residents, fiscal strain on cities, and the structure and long-term implications of the tax. “Members of the Board of Supervisors, California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) writes to respectfully express opposition - [Cities must be at the center of Los Angeles County’s new approach to homelessness](https://contractcities.org/cities-must-be-at-the-center-of-los-angeles-countys-new-approach-to-homelessness/) - CCCA By Marcel Rodarte The recent vote by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to strip over $300 million in taxpayer funding from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) was more than a bureaucratic reshuffle — it was a long-overdue reckoning with a failed system and a wake-up call for how we address the For years, cities have sounded the alarm: our streets are overwhelmed, our residents are losing faith, and our local governments are often left without the tools or authority to respond. Meanwhile, audits exposed billions in unaccounted taxpayer dollars and federal judges condemned LAHSA’s chronic mismanagement. Yet for too long, the region clung to a fragmented system that was too complex to navigate, too slow to respond, and so convoluted, no one could be held accountable. - [Event Recap: California Contract Cities Association Press Conference on Proposition 36](https://contractcities.org/press-conference-prop-36/) - On January 6, 2025, CCCA held a press conference at the Sacramento State Capitol to urge the implementation of Prop 36. - [ICYMI: What Happened at the 2024 Sacramento Legislative Tour](https://contractcities.org/2024-slot-recap/) - At the start of the new year, the California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) held its annual Sacramento Legislative Tour (SLOT) welcoming the participation of more than 100 elected officials and senior city staff. SLOT serves as a valuable opportunity for attendees and Member Cities to connect directly with state leaders and legislators and voice their - [SLOT Save the Date](https://contractcities.org/slot-save-the-date/) - [California Contract Cities Association Announces New Officers and Executive Board](https://contractcities.org/board-23-24/) - The California Contract Cities Association welcomes the 2023-24 Executive Board. - [Contract Cities to Host Local Advocacy Day 2023](https://contractcities.org/local-advocacy-day-2023/) - CCCA will host its annual Los Angeles County Local Advocacy Day on April 6, 2023. - [California Contract Cities Association Expresses Concern Over Proposal to Depopulate L.A. County Jails](https://contractcities.org/item22/) - The California Contract Cities Association is expressing concern that Item 22 has the potential to adversely impact public safety in Los Angeles County. - [CCCA Mourns the Passing of Cerritos Councilmember Jim Edwards](https://contractcities.org/ccca-mourns-the-passing-of-cerritos-councilmember-jim-edwards/) - The California Contract Cities Association mourns the passing of Cerritos Council Member Jim Edwards. - [LASD COVID-19 Update to Cities (05.12.2020)](https://contractcities.org/lasd-covid-19-update-to-cities-05-12-2020/) - The Sheriff's Department's update to California cities. - [LASD COVID-19 Update to Cities (05.26.2020)](https://contractcities.org/lasd-covid-19-update-to-cities-05-26-2020/) - The Sheriff's Department's update to California cities. - [Study says Riverside County Cities Shouldn’t Form Own Police Force](https://contractcities.org/study-says-riverside-county-cities-shouldnt-form-own-police-force/) - The report found it would cost those cities less to stay with the sheriff than to form a joint law enforcement agency, an option pondered in recent years by cities that use deputies to protect their residents. - [Local Control Matters - Reject SB 9](https://contractcities.org/reject-sb-9/) - California’s Legislature is advancing its latest attempt to solve the state’s lack of affordable housing with Senate Bill 9 (Atkins), a measure that would fundamentally change neighborhoods across California and strip cities of their local control over zoning. - [Frank Zerunyan Fordham Law Article Contracting Model](https://contractcities.org/frank-zerunyan-fordham-law-article-contracting-model/) - The Evolution of the Municipal Corporation and the Innovations of. - [What happened to embracing diversity? Keep housing local](https://contractcities.org/keep-housing-local/) - Housing isn’t a one-size-fits-all issue. It’s diverse–more importantly–it’s local. - [Contract Cities Announces New Executive Board](https://contractcities.org/2022-23-executive-board/) - The Contract Cities Executive Board is comprised of 24 City electeds and leaders dedicated to bettering the California Contract Cities Association, fighting for local control, and advancing the contracting model. - [Contract Cities Announces Plan to Expand Membership](https://contractcities.org/expands-membership/) - With over 77 member cities already, the plans for expansion are underway with new member cities in Riverside County, Ventura County and San Mateo County. - [Help Keep Local Control](https://contractcities.org/local-control/) - One-size-fits-all solutions will not work in California. Cities, like Californians, are far too diverse for any one solution to work for all 482 of us. - [Contract Cities Celebrates Election Winners](https://contractcities.org/election-winners/) - The California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) congratulates its members who were elected or re-elected in the November General Election. - [Moving Towards A Collaborative Future with New LA County Sheriff, Robert Luna](https://contractcities.org/robert-luna/) - The November 2022 General Election brought an onslaught of new leaders. Of these, the most notable for the California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) is the new Los Angeles County Sheriff, Robert Luna. - [It takes systemic change to end homelessness. Here’s the Blue Ribbon Commission’s plan.](https://contractcities.org/blue-ribbon-commission/) - The Los Angeles County Blue Ribbon Commission on Homelessness unanimously approved seven recommendations to address the homelessness crisis. - [California cities to advance policy priorities with legislature Mar. 2-4](https://contractcities.org/ca-cities-advance-policy/) - CCCA will promote its 2022 Legislative Platform stances at its annual Sacramento Legislative Orientation Tour from March 2-4. - [L.A. County DA George Gascón addresses opposition to his reforms amid recall effort](https://contractcities.org/l-a-county-da-george-gascon-addresses-opposition-to-his-reforms-amid-recall-effort/) - As he faces a recall effort, newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón joined KTLA Saturday to discuss the criticism he has faced over his criminal justice reforms. - [The Evolution of the Municipal Corporation and the Innovations of Local Governance in California to Preserve Home Rule and Local Control](https://contractcities.org/the-evolution-of-the-municipal-corporation-and-the-innovations-of-local-governance-in-california-to-preserve-home-rule-and-local-control/) - Click here or on the image below to read the full article (PDF opens in new tab). - [LASD COVID-19 Update to Cities (05.05.2020)](https://contractcities.org/lasd-covid-19-update-to-cities-05-05-2020/) - A/S Gross – Welcome, good afternoon - Continuing to closely monitor crime statistics - The crime stats continue to be down o Part 1 Crimes down 8.22% o Property Crimes down 7.68% o GTAs up 17%, arrests are made, TRAP, station detectives and special problems unit working to get GTA’s down o 15% decrease in calls for service o 3.83% decrease in - [LASD COVID-19 Update to Cities (04.28.2020)](https://contractcities.org/lasd-covid-19-update-to-cities-04-28-2020/) - A/S Gross – Welcome, good afternoon - Continuing to closely monitor crime statistics - The crime stats continue to be down in all areas this week (compared to same period last year) o Part 1 Crimes down 10% o Homicides down 23% o Rapes down 32% o Robberies down 13% o Aggravated Assaults down 8% o Violent Crimes down 11.37% o GTAs up, arrests - [LASD COVID-19 Update to Cities (04.22.2020)](https://contractcities.org/lasd-covid-19-update-to-cities-04-22-2020/) - A/S Gross – Welcome, good afternoon Continuing to closely monitor crime statistics The crime stats are down in all areas this week (compared to same period last year) Aggravated Assaults down 8% Burglaries down 11% 10% decrease in calls for service 11% increase in Domestic Violence calls for service, however: No change in domestic violence - [LASD COVID-19 Update to Cities (04.14.2020)](https://contractcities.org/lasd-covid-19-update-to-cities-04-14-2020/) - A/S Gross – Welcome – Thank you Contract City Partners - Closely monitoring crime statistics since Public Health Order (3/19/20) - The crime stats below are a comparison from this month (March 17, 2020 – April 13, 2020), and the same period last year o Violent Crime down 9.26% o Part 1 Crime down 14% o Homicides 31% o Rapes down - [LASD COVID-19 Update to Cities (04.09.2020)](https://contractcities.org/lasd-covid-19-update-to-cities-04-09-2020/) - A/S Gross – Welcome Closely monitoring crime statistics since Public Health Order (3/19/20) Violent Crime down 6.2% Property Crime down 6.6% Part 1 Crime down 6.54% 95% decrease in calls for service Employee Testing 394 personnel in quarantine today Approximately 150 of those are assigned to patrol 24 have tested positive for COVID-19 Approximately 150 - [LASD COVID-19 Update to Cities (03.31.2020)](https://contractcities.org/lasd-covid-19-update-to-cities-03-31-2020/) - Chief Hellmold – Special Operations Division Welcome, the Sheriff is in a meeting with County Leaders, Assistant Sheriff Gross and Undersheriff Murakami are on the call and available. A/S Chase and A/S Limon will also provide updates A/S Gross – Patrol Divisions Continued Patrol surge, 500+ additional personnel per day From Detective Division, Courts, etc. - [LASD COVID-19 Update to Cities (03.24.20)](https://contractcities.org/lasd-covid-19-update-to-cities-03-24-20/) - Chief Hellmold Welcome, the meeting will be brief and to the point due to other meetings Discuss a few Sheriff’s Department projects – then take questions A/S Gross County Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) procured 1 million masks Masks distributed to LASD, LAPD, LACoFire, and hospital distribution center Ongoing teamwork with Los Angeles County Department of - [Annual Municipal Seminar (CANCELLED)](https://contractcities.org/annual-municipal-seminar-cancelled/) - Contract Cities Family, As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and with all of our member's health and safety as a priority, our executive board has voted unanimously to cancel our 2020 Annual Municipal Seminar. We understand that many of you are being looked upon by your constituencies to lead them through this difficult - [LASD COVID-19 Update to Cities (03.17.2020)](https://contractcities.org/lasd-covid-19-update-to-cities-03-17-2020/) - Chief Hellmold – Welcome, new phone system in place with greater capacity A/S Gross – Roll Call – approx. 37 contact cities, 3 board offices (at beginning of call) Sheriff – Welcome, thank you Important info and updates to come from Department of Health Services (Mr. Crabtree) Immediate increased presence in all contract cities Patrol - [LASD HOST COVID-19 Activities Updates (03.17.2020)](https://contractcities.org/lasd-host-covid-19-activities-updates-03-17-2020/) - Below is a recap of LASD HOSTS efforts to date as they relate to contacting those experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County relating to the COVID19 virus. On Tuesday 3/10, All members of the LASD HOST Team were trained and participated in the first of its kind webinar titled “Preparing for COVID-19 – Guidance for - [Contract Cities Response to COVID-19](https://contractcities.org/contract-cities-response-to-covid-19/) - Contract Cities Family, With an abundance of caution and as a result of Governor Newsom’s Executive Order on March 11, 2020 we have decided to postpone our 2020 L.A. Advocacy Day to a later date to be determined later this summer. Everyone who has already registered will receive a full refund within the next two - [March 18, 2020 Board of Directors Meeting - CANCELED](https://contractcities.org/march-18-2020-board-of-directors-meeting-canceled/) - Attention Members! The March 18th Board of Directors Meeting at Cal State University Dominguez Hills has been canceled. Out of an abundance of caution regarding COVID-19, all CSU campuses are closed to outside events. We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you updated. - [8th Annual Well Conference](https://contractcities.org/8th-annual-well-conference/) - Please Join the Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL) at its 8th Annual WELL Conference on March 20-21, 2020 at the San Jose Marriott in San Jose, California. The WELL 2020 Annual Conference brings together California's mayors, city councilmembers, and other elected officials to share resources and best practices on water management in the state. - [2020 February Newsletter](https://contractcities.org/2020-february-newsletter/) - Check out the latest news from Contract Cities here. - [Members! Join Our Call to Action!](https://contractcities.org/members-join-our-call-to-action/) - Senate Bill 50 (Wiener) Goes to the Senate Floor. Send Letters! SB 50 will be heard in the California State Senate the week of January 27 - January 31. We strongly encourage member cities that are opposed to SB 50 to send a letter to your State Senator. SB 50 would, among other things, - [September 2019 Board of Directors Meeting Photos](https://contractcities.org/september-2019-board-of-directors-meeting-photos/) - [August 2019 City Managers Meeting Photos](https://contractcities.org/august-2019-city-managers-meeting-photos/) - [August 2018 Board of Directors Meeting Photos](https://contractcities.org/august-2018-board-of-directors-meeting-photos/) - [2019 Annual Municipal Seminar Photos](https://contractcities.org/2019-annual-municipal-seminar-photos/) - [CCCA Executive Board Rejects Violence](https://contractcities.org/ccca-executive-board-rejects-violence/) - The California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Executive Board has voted unanimously to immediately suspend the agency membership of the City of Commerce until further notice. The action precludes the participation of any City of Commerce elected official or staff member in future CCCA events until further notice. Once the appropriate investigations have concluded, the CCCA - [Statement on AMS Incident](https://contractcities.org/statement-on-ams-incident/) - The incident on the evening of May 17 took place after hours and outside any programming of the California Contract Cities Association Annual Municipal Seminar. It appears the altercation was related to personal matters between two Council Members from the same city. Contract Cities has a strict Code of Conduct for our members that supports - [Past Presidents Luncheon](https://contractcities.org/past-presidents-luncheon/) - [April 2019 Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/april-2019-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [March Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/march-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [LA County Local Advocacy Day](https://contractcities.org/la-county-local-advocacy-day/) - [USC Price EXED Forum: Next Generation Ethics: Where do we Stand? April 26-27](https://contractcities.org/usc-price-exed-forum-next-generation-ethics-where-do-we-stand-april-26-27/) - ATTENTION: Edison is offering scholarships for CCCA Members! Please contact staff if you are interested. - [February Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/february-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [January 2019 City Managers Luncheon](https://contractcities.org/january-2019-city-managers-luncheon/) - [2019 Sacramento Legislative Tour](https://contractcities.org/2019-sacramento-legislative-tour/) - [January 2019 Board Meeting](https://contractcities.org/january-2019-board-meeting/) - [Sheriff Villanueva Welcome Reception](https://contractcities.org/sheriff-villanueva-welcome-reception/) - [USCPrice EXED Forum For Local Leaders- February 15-16, 2019](https://contractcities.org/uscprice-exed-forum-for-local-leaders-february-15-16-2019/) - [2018 All Cities Holiday Mixer Photos](https://contractcities.org/2018-all-cities-holiday-mixer-photos/) - [November Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/november-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [2nd Annual City Managers Summit Photos](https://contractcities.org/2nd-annual-city-managers-summit-photos/) - [October 2018 City Manager's Meeting](https://contractcities.org/october-2018-city-managers-meeting/) - [October 2018 Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/october-2018-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [September 2018 City Manager's Meeting](https://contractcities.org/september-2018-city-managers-meeting/) - [Attendance Policy Change](https://contractcities.org/attendance-policy-change/) - Effective January 1, 2019, the California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) will be making some changes to our attendance policy. All CCCA-sponsored events and programming will be limited to CCCA members in good-standing. Please read the entire policy change here. - [2018 Fall Educational Summit Photos](https://contractcities.org/2018-fall-educational-summit-photos/) - [September Board of Directors Meeting Photos](https://contractcities.org/september-board-of-directors-meeting-photos/) - [USCPrice-EXED Forum for Local Leaders- October 19-20](https://contractcities.org/uscprice-exed-forum-for-local-leaders-october-19-20/) - [WELL UnTapped Information- January 2019](https://contractcities.org/well-untapped-information-january-2019/) - Dear Friends, Do you know an elected leader capable of making an impact on California's water policy? Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL) is now recruiting elected officials for a 2019 cohort of UnTapped! WELL UnTapped is a selective, six-month long training and learning academy for local elected leaders which helps participants make an impact - [2018 Annual Municipal Seminar Photos](https://contractcities.org/2018-annual-municipal-seminar-photos/) - [April 2018 Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/april-2018-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [April 2018 City Managers Lunch](https://contractcities.org/april-2018-city-managers-lunch/) - [March 2018 City Managers Meeting](https://contractcities.org/march-2018-city-managers-meeting/) - [10th Annual Latino Caucus Grand Prix- April 12th](https://contractcities.org/10th-annual-latino-caucus-grand-prix-april-12th/) - [USCPrice EXED Forum for Local Leaders- April 6-7](https://contractcities.org/uscprice-exed-forum-for-local-leaders-april-6-7/) - [2018 Community Profiles Magazine](https://contractcities.org/2018-community-profiles-magazine/) - Please click on the photo below to open your 2018 Community Profiles Magazine from our friends at Civic Publications - [ICA Inspection Trip- State Water Project and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta](https://contractcities.org/ica-inspection-trip-state-water-project-and-the-sacramento-san-joaquin-delta/) - [February 2018 Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/february-2018-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [WELL CONFERENCE- MARCH 22-23, 2018](https://contractcities.org/well-conference-march-22-23-2018/) - [2018 Sacramento Legislative Tour](https://contractcities.org/2018-sacramento-legislative-tour/) - [January 2018 City Managers Meeting](https://contractcities.org/january-2018-city-managers-meeting/) - [First annual City Managers’ Summit aims to help practitioners more effectively implement policy](https://contractcities.org/first-annual-city-managers-summit-aims-to-help-practitioners-more-effectively-implement-policy/) - View Here - [November 2017 Board of Directors Meeting Photos](https://contractcities.org/november-2017-board-of-directors-meeting-photos/) - [2017 October Board of Directors Meeting Photos](https://contractcities.org/2017-october-board-of-directors-meeting-photos/) - [2017 End of Session Briefing](https://contractcities.org/2017-end-of-session-briefing/) - The first half of the 2017-2018 legislative session has been packed with issues that impact cities on a variety of fronts as the legislature focused very strongly on the issues of housing, infrastructure, and public safety. - [2017 Fall Educational Summit Photos](https://contractcities.org/2017-fall-educational-summit-photos/) - [2017 Fall Educational Summit Presentations](https://contractcities.org/2017-fall-educational-summit-presentations/) - Session 2: "How the Energy Industry is Adapting to the Changing Climate" Ken Chawkins, SoCalGas Ranbir Sekhon, SCE Session 3: "Environmentally Friendly Communities- Ideas and Achievements" Michael Flad, South Gate Sheila Pautsch, South Pasadena James Purtee, Palmdale Ken Gonzales, The Energy Network Session 4: "Emergency Preparedness Resources- Preparing for Mother Nature's Worst" Leslie Luke, LA - [September 2017 Board of Directors Meeting Photos](https://contractcities.org/september-2017-board-of-directors-meeting-photos/) - [August 2017 Board of Directors Meeting Photos](https://contractcities.org/august-2017-board-of-directors-meeting-photos/) - [Putting the Choice in Community Choice Aggregation](https://contractcities.org/putting-the-choice-in-community-choice-aggregation/) - Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) is all the rage in LA County cities these days. Likely inspired by the County’s launch of a CCA Joint Powers Authority (Los Angeles Community Choice Energy) program and a string of presentations, LA County cities have been actively evaluating CCA. - [Legislative Update: SB 268 and SB 649](https://contractcities.org/bill-updates-sb268-and-sb649/) - Over the last two months, our legislative efforts centered around two bills--supporting SB 268 (Mendoza) and opposing SB 649 (Hueso). - [June 2017 Board of Directors Meeting Photos](https://contractcities.org/june-2017-board-of-directors-meeting-photos/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=6] - [AB 1250](https://contractcities.org/ab-1250/) - Four months into the legislative session, the California Contract Cities Association’s top legislative priority is stopping AB 1250 (Jones-Sawyer). AB 1250 would massively limit the circumstances under which cities can contract out for municipal services. AB 1250 bans cities from contracting out for services “solely on the basis that savings will result from lower contractor - [2017 Annual Municipal Seminar Photos](https://contractcities.org/2017-annual-municipal-seminar-photos/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=7] - [2017 April BOD Meeting Photos](https://contractcities.org/2017-april-bod-meeting-photos/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=8] - [SB 786 Letter of Support (City Sample Letter)](https://contractcities.org/sb-786-letter-of-support-city-sample-letter/) - Click the sample SB 786 City Letter of support for SB 786 (Mendoza) Alcohol and Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities - [Regional Mayors Summit- April 5, 2017](https://contractcities.org/regional-mayors-summit-april-5-2017/) - REGIONAL MAYORS SUMMIT April 5, 2017 7:30am - 5:30pm Pacific Palms Resort 1 Industry Hills Parkway City of Industry, CA This event is FREE. www.regionalmayorssummit.com - [9th Annual Long Beach Grand Prix Networking Event- LOCC Latino Caucus- April 6th](https://contractcities.org/9th-annual-long-beach-grand-prix-networking-event-locc-latino-caucus-april-6th/) - [CCCA Hires New Legislative Analyst, Ilissa Gold](https://contractcities.org/ccca-hires-new-legislative-analyst-llissa-gold/) - Advancing legislation and tracking the activities of Sacramento has become a growing priority of CCCA and to respond to that, I am pleased to announce that we have a new resource on the team at CCCA. Ilissa Gold has joined our team as a Legislative Analyst. Her primary responsibilities will be to support the Legislative - [SB 786](https://contractcities.org/sb-786/) - SB 786 is the California Contract Cities Association’s signature piece of legislation for 2017, introduced by Senator Tony Mendoza and coauthored by Senator Ben Allen. This bill aims to address the problem of overconcentration of alcohol and drug abuse treatment facilities in residential neighborhoods, a longstanding legislative priority of CCCA. CCCA sponsored a similar bill - [MARCH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING PHOTOS](https://contractcities.org/march-board-of-directors-meeting-photos/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=9] - [February Board of Directors Meeting Photos](https://contractcities.org/february-board-of-directors-meeting-photos/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=10] - [USC PRICE EXED Forum for Local Leaders- March 3-4](https://contractcities.org/usc-price-exed-forum-for-local-leaders-march-3-4/) - March 3, 2017. 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. "Newgotiation":The Art of Collaborative Negotiation USC Price Faculty: Frank Zerunyan, J.D. Professor of the Practice of Governance Director of Executive Education Yann Duzert, Ph.D Visiting Professor FGV, Brazil March 3, 2017. 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.-Lunch Session: Next Generation Economic Development: Projects, Districts & Digital Presenter: Larry - [SLOT Images 2017](https://contractcities.org/slot-images-2017/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=11] - [Contract Cities Declare Legislative Agenda](https://contractcities.org/contract-cities-declare-legislative-agenda/) - In preparation for the State Legislative Orientation Tour, the Legislative Affairs Committee, chaired by Council Member Jorge Morales from South Gate, has been vetting legislative priorities for CCCA. The goals for this effort include establishing specific policy areas that are a prio rity to CCCA and developing key data points and observations about those policies. - [2016 All Cities Holiday Reception](https://contractcities.org/2016-all-cities-holiday-reception/) - This year the California Contract Cities Association again partnered with the Los Angeles Division of the League of California Cities and BizFed to host the 3rd Annual All Cities Holiday Reception at the California Club in downtown Los Angeles. The event was a successful collaboration with nearly 300 attendees enjoying a unique networking opportunity while - [All Cities Holiday Reception Photos](https://contractcities.org/all-cities-holiday-reception-photos/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=12] - [NOW OPEN: Legislative Analyst Position](https://contractcities.org/now-open-legislative-analyst-position/) - Job Description Legislative Analyst The California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) is a collection of member cities united for a common cause. Born in 1958, CCCA is the second largest local government advocacy association in California and serves 70 member cities representing more than 7 million residents. To learn more about the California Contract Cities Association, - [WestBound SR-91 Improvement Project Open Houses](https://contractcities.org/westbound-sr-91-improvement-project-open-houses/) - [Summit of Possibilities: People, Community & Progress- October 27- 9AM-2PM](https://contractcities.org/summit-of-possibilities-people-community-progress-october-27-9am-2pm/) - [SoCal StormWater Forum- Friday, November 18, 2016](https://contractcities.org/socal-stormwater-forum-friday-november-18-2016/) - [36th Annual Fall Educational Summit- Catalina Island](https://contractcities.org/36th-annual-fall-educational-summit-catalina-island/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=13] - [36th Annual Fall Summit Presentations](https://contractcities.org/36th-annual-fall-summit-presentations/) - 36th Annual Fall Educational Summit Return to Avalon Please click on the name below to access each speakers presentation Friday, September 9, 2016 9:15-10:15 AM Session 1: Water Conservation & Technology: Every Drop Counts Bill McDonnell, Water Efficiency Manager- Metropolitan Water District Scott Houston, Director- West Basin MWD Ron Hite, Edison 10:15-11:15 AM Session 2: - [2016 Economic Forecast Conference- September 29, 2016](https://contractcities.org/2016-economic-forecast-conference-september-29-2016/) - [SCWC Quarterly Meeting & Luncheon-July 22, 2016](https://contractcities.org/scwc-quarterly-meeting-luncheon-july-22-2016/) - SCWC Quarterly Meeting & Luncheon-RSVP today! Join SCWC for its Quarterly Meeting & Luncheon hosted by the Long Beach Water Department on July 22. Event will include panel discussion between the Metropolitan Water District, Santa Margarita Water District, Upper San Gabriel Municipal Water District, and the West Basin Municipal Water District. Lunch will follow. Event - [JUNE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING](https://contractcities.org/june-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=14] - [57th ANNUAL MUNICIPAL SEMINAR](https://contractcities.org/57th-annual-municipal-seminar/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=15] - [APRIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING](https://contractcities.org/april-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=16] - [Clear the Shelters with NBC4 & Telemundo52- July 23, 2016](https://contractcities.org/clear-the-shelters-with-nbc4-telemundo52-july-23-2016/) - Thanks to the great interest from the animal adoption community, NBC4 and Telemundo 52 are bringing back Clear the Shelters on Saturday, July 23, 2016! We hope shelters and rescue organizations who were on-board with us will return, and those who were unable to participate will sign up this year. Last year’s NBC4 and Telemundo - [MARCH 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING](https://contractcities.org/march-2016-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=17] - [SCAG 2016 Regional Conference & General Assembly May 5-6](https://contractcities.org/scag-2016-regional-conference-general-assembly-may-5-6/) - EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE On behalf of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), you are invited to the 51st annual Regional Conference and General Assembly, May 5-6, 2016 at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, CA. This year’s event theme, “Power of the Past, Force of the Future,” builds - [FORECAST LA- April 20, 2016](https://contractcities.org/forecast-la-april-20-2016/) - FOR CCCA DISCOUNT, REGISTER HERE For More Details CLICK HERE - [FEBRUARY 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING](https://contractcities.org/february-2016-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=18] - [City of Palmdale Hiring! Planning Manager & Principal Planner](https://contractcities.org/city-of-palmdale-hiring-planning-manager-principal-planner/) - The City of Palmdale is currently hiring for their Planning Manager and Principal Planner. For more information, please click the link below. Palmdale Planning Manager Job Opportunity - [SCAQMD Residential EV Charging Incentive Pilot Program](https://contractcities.org/scaqmd-residential-ev-charging-incentive-pilot-program/) - [USC Price: The Women Who Lead Los Angeles- March 2, 2016](https://contractcities.org/usc-price-the-women-who-lead-los-angeles-march-2-2016/) - The Change Makers: The Women Who Lead Los Angeles Wednesday, March 2, 2016 5:30 p.m. - Reception 6:30 p.m. - Discussion & Q&A USC Town & Gown 665 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90089 For the first time in history, three women hold the top positions of leadership in Los Angeles County. With oversight on - [2016 SACRAMENTO LEGISLATIVE ORIENTATION TOUR](https://contractcities.org/2016-sacramento-legislative-orientation-tour/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=19] - [WELL Conference March 4-5, 2016](https://contractcities.org/well-conference-march-4-5-2016/) - [USC The State of the County Lunch- January 21, 2016](https://contractcities.org/usc-the-state-of-the-county-lunch-january-21-2016/) - [LASD's Surviving an Active Shooter Information](https://contractcities.org/lasds-surviving-an-active-shooter-information/) - Please take a moment to review the potential life saving information LA County Sheriff's Department has provided regarding an active shooter www.activeshooter.lasd.org - [The Sixth Annual Southern California Economic Summit](https://contractcities.org/the-sixth-annual-southern-california-economic-summit/) - The Sixth Annual Southern California Economic Summit Join the Southern California Association of Governments and the Southern California Leadership Council for an insightful look at the state of the region’s economy and the key issues that are affecting the region the most. The event will highlight opportunities for growth and updates on the region’s most - [35th Annual Fall Educational Summit Presentations](https://contractcities.org/35th-annual-fall-educational-summit-presentations/) - The following information was presented at the 35th Annual Fall Educational Summit "Public Safety Coordination: A Look into El Nino" LA County Community outreachnov2015 5 El Nino Brochure - County of LA El-Niño_brochure2015_web_Spanish El-Niño_brochure2015_web_Chinese "Stormwater Management and Future Funding Options" KFarfsing- Contract Cities Presentation 11-14-15 - [2015 35th ANNUAL FALL EDUCATIONAL SUMMIT](https://contractcities.org/2016-35th-annual-fall-educational-summit/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=20] - [Former CCCA President and Mayor of Palmdale, Larry Chimbole Passes Away](https://contractcities.org/former-ccca-president-and-mayor-of-palmdale-larry-chimbole-passes-away/) - CCCA Family Mourns the Loss of a Very Dear Friend First Mayor of Palmdale Larry Chimbole Passes Away PALMDALE – City of Palmdale officials were deeply saddened to learn that its first mayor Larry Chimbole passed away on Nov. 10. “Not only have we lost one of our City’s founders and first mayor, but - [OCTOBER 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING](https://contractcities.org/october-2015-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=21] - [SEAOSC Summit November 5, 2015](https://contractcities.org/seaosc-summit-november-5-2015/) - Do Not Miss Out On This Opportunity! As part of the annual SEAOSC Summit: Strengthening Our Cities, Elected Officials AND City Managers are offered a unique opportunity to get advanced resources from the structural engineering community. A special part of this year's SEAOSC Summit will be a hosted, invite-only breakfast for local Elected Officials - [USC Sol Price: Local Leaders Forum November 20-21, 2015](https://contractcities.org/usc-sol-price-local-leaders-forum-november-20-21-2015/) - [SoCalGas Cap and Trade Workshop- November 18, 2015](https://contractcities.org/socalgas-cap-and-trade-workshop-november-18-2015/) - On behalf of SoCalGas, here is an opportunity we would like to bring to your attention. You can make your reservation now for this FREE workshop entitled “The Billion Dollar Question: How to Access Cap and Trade Funds”, designed to help you create a winning grant application. The state will be writing grant checks to - [SEPTEMBER 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING](https://contractcities.org/september-2015-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=22] - [LCC Conference Reception- Hosted by Norton Rose Fulbright, Stifel & Willdan](https://contractcities.org/lcc-conference-reception-hosted-by-norton-rose-fulbright-stifel-willdan/) - On behalf of Jose Vera of Stifel: As Associate Members, our three firms (Norton Rose Fulbright, Stifel and Willdan) would like to cordially invite the member cities of the California Contract Cities Association to join us at our League of California Cities Conference reception on October 1 at the Mosaic Restaurant & Lounge. Mosaic Restaurant - [AUGUST 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING](https://contractcities.org/august-2015-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=23] - [GRIP Resolution Support](https://contractcities.org/grip-resolution-support/) - GRIP Support Resolution (CCCA) Attention Membership: Please see the above attached resolution in support of the GRIP water recycling project from WRD. CCCA Executive Board has motioned to approve support and will be presenting it to the Board of Directors at the September meeting as a voting item. The GRIP program has some real benefits for the region in - [Fix Our Roads Briefing Summary](https://contractcities.org/fix-our-roads-briefing-summary/) - This morning, Jim Earp (CA Alliance for Jobs, Matt Cate (California State Association of Counties) & Chris McKenzie (League of California Cities) represented the Fix Our Roads Coalition at a press briefing in Sacramento. The goal was to get in front of the political press and explain our coalition, explain the dire state of CA’s streets and - [2015-16 Community Profiles Magazine](https://contractcities.org/community-profiles-magazine/) - Click the cover above to see the premiere guide to Los Angeles County Cities and make sure to check out the feature on the California Contract Cities Association on page 33! - [California WaterFix Information](https://contractcities.org/california-waterfix-information/) - July 9, 2015 California WaterFix (Alternative 4A) Public Review and Comment ___________________________________ The updated environmental analysis for California WaterFix (Alternative 4A) is now available for public review. The official comment period begins on Friday, July 10th. The California Department of Water Resources and Bureau of Reclamation are proposing California WaterFix (Alternative 4A) as the preferred - [June 2015 Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/june-2015-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=24] - [CCCA Congratulates Paul Philips On His New Role](https://contractcities.org/ccca-congratulates-paul-philips-on-his-new-role/) - CCCA Congratulates Paul Philips As He Takes On His New Role as the City Manager for the City of Industry The California Contract Cities Association would like to take this opportunity to thank Paul Philips for his loyal service to Contract Cities as Deputy Director. We congratulate Paul and wish him well on his newest endeavor as the - [Recap of FY 2015-16 Budget Adopted Today](https://contractcities.org/recap-of-fy-2015-16-budget-adopted-today/) - Information provided by the League of California Cities: Recap of FY 2015-16 Budget Adopted Today The Legislature held a rare Friday session today to debate and ultimately adopt the final bills of the FY 2015-16 state budget package. The adoption of the FY 2015-16 state budget got off to a slow start - [Memorial Services for William A. Holt](https://contractcities.org/memorial-services-for-william-a-holt/) - The California Contract Cities Association is saddened to announce the passing of a dear friend, William Holt. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, June 27th at 11AM at the CJPIA offices. William A. Holt, June 17, 1943—June 13, 2015 Bill began his public management career as an Administrative Assistant in La Habra - [Stormwater Capture and Use – The Wave of the Future](https://contractcities.org/stormwater-capture-and-use-the-wave-of-the-future/) - By Ken Farfsing, City Manager, City of Signal Hill This article was published in California Water in May of 2015. The earliest settlers in Southern California relied on cisterns to collect and use rain water. Beginning in the early 1900s, Los Angeles County Flood Control planners designed flood control protections that had the added benefit of - [2015 Annual Municipal Seminar](https://contractcities.org/2015_annual_municipal_seminar/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=25] - [City of Palmdale Seeks City Manager](https://contractcities.org/city-of-palmdale-seeks-city-manager/) - The City of Palmdale is currently recruiting for a new city manager. If you know of any potential candidates who might be interested, please share with them the attached recruitment brochure. Thanks! https://www.cityofpalmdale.org/Portals/0/Documents/City%20Hall/Palmdale-CM-FNL.pdf - [SCAQMD/MSRC/CARB Funding Updates](https://contractcities.org/scaqmdmsrccarb-funding-updates/) - MSRC Clean Transportation Funding The MSRC is the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, whose sole mission is to fund projects that reduce air pollution from motor vehicles within the South Coast Air District in Southern California. Program Targeted Funding Amount Local Government Match Program $13,000,000 Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Program $5,000,000 Major Event Center - [2015 Annual Seminar Presentations](https://contractcities.org/2015-annual-seminar-presentations/) - Presentations from the 2015 Annual Municipal Seminar Session 1 - Emergency Alert - Are you Ready? Mark Pestrella Zanku Armenian Daryl Osby Session 2 - You've Been Hacked Philip Lacombe Part Three Philip Lacombe Part Two Philip Lacombe Part One Glenn Haddox Steve Struthers Session 3 - Surviving the Silver Tsunami Session 3 Wrap Up - [Interview with Frank Zerunyan J.D. on his new book: Newgotiation for Public Administration Professionals](https://contractcities.org/interview-with-frank-zerunyan-j-d-on-his-new-book-newgotiation-for-public-leaders-the-art-of-negotiation-for-public-administration-professionals/) - Newgotiation for Public Administration Professionals conveys practical tools for students, executives, public and private administrators, managers and professionals to improve performance and relationships in this highly competitive and global marketplace. While the book is oriented towards Public Administration Professionals, the principles taught inside can apply almost anywhere. For more information or to purchase the book - [SCAG SEEKING INPUT FROM RESIDENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA](https://contractcities.org/scag-seeking-input-from-residents-in-southern-california/) - The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is inviting local jurisdictions and the public to help shape the future of the Southern California region in a series of open houses that will kick off on May 26, in the City of El Centro. The public will be asked to collaborate on the new 2016-2040 Regional - [April 2015 Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/board-of-directors-meeting-2/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=26] - [Update from the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control](https://contractcities.org/an-update-from-the-los-angeles-county-department-of-animal-care-and-control/) - Improvement and Expansion of County Animal Care Centers The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is embarking on a plan for improvement or replacement of its six animal care centers. A seventh center is under construction in the City of Palmdale and projected to be completed by July, 2016. The six - [Drought Information](https://contractcities.org/drought-information/) - The State is facing historic drought conditions. CCCA provides resources to help your community stay informed and implement effective drought policy. Drought Conservation Drought Talking Points Governor's Executive Order B-29-15 Summary Managing Through Drought Flyer Press Release: Metropolitan Allocates Supplies - [March 2015 Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/board-of-directors-meeting/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=27] - [February 2015 Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/february-2015-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=28] - [CCCA's Paul Philips Appointed to County Commission](https://contractcities.org/cccas-paul-philips-appointed-to-county-commission/) - Los Angeles County Supervisor Solis appointed Paul Philips of the California Contract Cities Association to the Los Angeles County Commission on Local Government Services. Paul’s appointment highlights the important role CCCA plays in protecting the mission of contract cities in Los Angeles County. This is a tremendous compliment to your CCCA staff and the level - [2015 Sacramento Legislative Orientation Tour](https://contractcities.org/slot-2015-photo-album/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=29] - [Holiday Reception](https://contractcities.org/holiday-reception/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=30] - [James Bozajian Delivers El Gran Matador Award](https://contractcities.org/james-bozajian-delivers-el-gran-matador-award/) - In November, Calabasas City Councilmember James Bozajian traveled to Fresno for the retirement celebration of California Supreme Court Justice Marvin Baxter. At the celebration, he presented the CCCA El Gran Matador award to the master of ceremonies, former California Governor, George Deukmejian. - [And the winner is............](https://contractcities.org/and-the-winner-is/) - California Contract Cities endorsed candidates were successful in their bids for office on Election Day. CCCA would like to welcomeLos Angeles County Assessor elect Jeffrey Prang and Los Angeles County Sheriff elect Jim McDonnell to their new positions of leadership in the County. CCCA did not endorse a candidate for the 3rd Supervisorial District. We welcome Sheila Kuehl as she - [2014 Fall Water Conference](https://contractcities.org/fall-water-conference/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=31] - [2014 Fall So Cal Water Summit Presentations](https://contractcities.org/2014-fall-so-cal-water-summit-presentations/) - Click On The Links Below For The Southern California Water Summit Presentations Session 1 Session 1 Croyle Session 1 Chapman Session 1 Kavounas Session 2 Session 2 Scheuer Session 2 Ikhrata Session 2 Mazmanian Session 3 Session 3 Razak Session 3 Meeker Session 4 Session 4 Farfsing Session 4 Mehranian Session 4 Hildebrand Session 4 - [What does AB 1717 mean for your city?](https://contractcities.org/what-does-ab-1717-mean-for-your-city/) - AB 1717 (Perea) was signed into law by Governor Brown. This provides cities and counties with a Utility User Tax (UUT) the tools necessary to collect local revenues from pre­paid wireless carriers. Cities and counties that currently have a UUT or those considering adopting a voter approved UUT should read this Policy Update provided by Associate Member MuniServices. - [CCCA at the League](https://contractcities.org/ccca-at-the-league/) - Did you stop by booth 960 at the League Annual Conference? If you did, you undoubtedly saw the CCCA team and several board member volunteers. It was great to connect with so many of our members and associate partners. - [LA County Fire Event](https://contractcities.org/la-county-fire-event/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=32] - [California Contract Cities Association Supports Bay Delta Conservation Plan](https://contractcities.org/california-contract-cities-association-supports-bay-delta-conservation-plan/) - The State’s two most important water delivery systems are located in the Bay Delta: The Central Valley Project and the California State Water Project. Water conveyed through the Delta supports 25 million people throughout the State. Ensuring reliability of this fragile system is of the utmost importance to the sustainability of California’s water supply. For - [Sheriff's Meeting](https://contractcities.org/sheriffs-meeting/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=33] - [June 2014 Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/june-2014-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=34] - [2014 Annual Seminar](https://contractcities.org/annual-seminar/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=35] - [April 2014 Board Meeting](https://contractcities.org/april-2014-board-meeting/) - [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=36] - [2013 Annual Fall Seminar Presentations](https://contractcities.org/2013-annual-fall-seminar-presentations/) - Our 33rd Annual Fall Seminar presentations are available below. These important presentations are intended for your use and education. We appreciate the time and effort given by all of our speakers at this year's seminar. Thank you for working to help educate our membership for the betterment of our future. Please check back for more - [Why Mayors Should Rule The World](https://contractcities.org/why-mayors-should-rule-the-world/) - Posted from Ted.com It often seems like federal-level politicians care more about creating gridlock than solving the world's problems. So who's actually getting bold things done? City mayors. So, political theorist Benjamin Barber suggests: Let's give them more control over global policy. Barber shows how these "urban homeboys" are solving pressing problems on their own - [Learn, Apply and Grow](https://contractcities.org/learn-apply-grow/) - Efficiently generate cross-unit channels rather than competitive quality vectors. Dramatically strategize user friendly value and holistic relationships. Uniquely formulate out-of-the-box interfaces and economically sound users. Objectively promote alternative leadership skills after client-centered functionalities. Seamlessly transform market positioning relationships whereas user friendly supply chains value and holistic relationships. Objectively provide access to exceptional infomediaries rather than - [Gallery Post](https://contractcities.org/gallery-post-with-lightbox-2/) - Efficiently generate cross-unit channels rather than competitive quality vectors. Dramatically strategize user friendly value and holistic relationships. Uniquely formulate out-of-the-box interfaces and economically sound users. Objectively promote alternative leadership skills after client-centered functionalities. Seamlessly transform market positioning relationships whereas user friendly supply chains value and holistic relationships. Objectively provide access to exceptional infomediaries rather than - [2013 Annual Seminar Presentations](https://contractcities.org/2013-annual-seminar-presentations/) - AB109 Realignment Updates - Terri McDonald from Contract Cities Stormy Waters: Update on L.A. County Storm Water Funding Initiative - Ken Farfsing from Contract Cities Economic Development - Larry Kosmont from Contract Cities Economic Development - Kristina Raspe from Contract Cities Economic Development - Christi Hogin from Contract Cities Risk Management - Daphne Anneet from - [The Value of Streamlining and Consolidating Local Governments](https://contractcities.org/the-value-of-streamlining-and-consolidating-local-governments/) - Read this insightful article by Dan Oney from PublicCEO.com - [The College Interview](https://contractcities.org/college-interview/) - Morbi leo lacus, malesuada at sodales vitae, ultricies id leo. Integer tempus velit vel mauris tempor pretium. - [Campus Update](https://contractcities.org/slider-post/) - Morbi leo lacus, malesuada at sodales vitae, ultricies id leo. Integer tempus velit vel mauris tempor pretium. - [Why the Liberal Arts](https://contractcities.org/why-liberal-arts/) - Nunc tempus faucibus porttitor. 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As such, CCCA has taken up a - [Legislation Tracker](https://contractcities.org/policy-resources/legislation-tracker/) -  - [Board of Directors Meetings](https://contractcities.org/bod-meetings/) - California Contract Cities Association Board of Directors meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. The location of our meetings varies with an emphasis on highlighting our member cities. 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We firmly believe knowledge is the best tool each of us possesses to be more effective leaders - [Sacramento Shakedown Toolkit](https://contractcities.org/legislative-toolkit/) - Our communities are under attack by Sacramento and the California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) needs your help to strike down the proposed legislation that will strip our local control. AB 1857 (Garcia, C.): Repeals the provision of law that allows jurisdictions to count up to 10 percent of the waste sent to transformation toward their - [Become a Member City](https://contractcities.org/become-a-member/) - What is a Contract City? A contract city is a term that describes a city that contracts for any municipal services with government agencies or private sector companies. This philosophy was created in 1954 after the creation of the Lakewood Plan. Benefits Educational opportunities on legislation or policy Advocacy support to strengthen local control Networking - [Our History](https://contractcities.org/history/) - 1950s The contract cities philosophy began in 1954 when the Lakewood Plan was born. It didn’t take too long before other new contracting cities were born. On November 20, 1957, eight cities gathered to form the California Contract Cities Association. They were: Lakewood, Bellflower, Duarte, La Puente, Norwalk, Paramount, Rolling Hills, and Santa Fe Springs. - [Elected Social Media Toolkit: SB9](https://contractcities.org/elected-social-media-toolkit-sb9/) - Attention Local Officials: The California Legislature just passed Senate Bill 9 (Atkins), a measure that would fundamentally change neighborhoods across California by replacing single-family homes with seas of apartments–regardless of local zoning restrictions. SB9 would strip your cities of local control over zoning laws. Now it’s on Governor Newsom’s desk. 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To maximize the value of membership, all attendees of CCCA sponsored events and programming must be members in good standing. This includes current member cities, associate members, and strategic & county partners. For over 63 years, CCCA - [News](https://contractcities.org/news/) - Silencing cities won’t solve housing and transit problems Kaetlyn Hernandez2026-06-23T17:52:29+00:00June 23, 2026| California needs more housing. California needs better transit. Few would disagree. Read More California Contract Cities Association opposes proposed countywide sales tax, citing affordability and fiscal concerns Alyson Edwards2026-02-10T23:20:05+00:00February 10, 2026| The California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) has formally come out in opposition - [Minutes](https://contractcities.org/executive-board/minutes/) - [Calendar](https://contractcities.org/calendar/) - [Policy Matters](https://contractcities.org/policy-resources/policy-matters/) - [Associate Members Program](https://contractcities.org/associate-members-program/) - [Policy Resources](https://contractcities.org/policy-resources/) - [Governance](https://contractcities.org/governance/) ## Events - [CCCA August 2026 Board of Directors Meeting hosted by LASD](https://contractcities.org/calendar/ccca-august-2026-board-of-directors-meeting-hosted-by-lasd/) - [CCCA 10th Annual City Manager's Summit](https://contractcities.org/calendar/ccca-10th-annual-city-managers-summit/) - [Fall Educational Summit](https://contractcities.org/calendar/fall-educational-summit/) - Registration is now open for our 2026 Fall Educational Summit, and we are delighted to welcome you to The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa! Educational Sessions, Collaboration, Advocacy On-site registration opens at 4:00 pm on Friday, August 28th. Join us for our welcome reception Friday evening. Saturday will feature a full - [July Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/july-board-of-directors-meeting-2/) - Contract Cities Delegates, Please join us, Saturday, July 18 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM via Zoom for our monthly Board of Directors Meeting. The CCCA Executive Board directed an email vote in accordance with the CCCA Bylaws Article XI, Section 2. In accordance with California state law, the email vote conducted in June failed - [CCCA Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/ccca-board-of-directors-meeting-2/) - [CCCA April 2026 Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/ccca-april-2026-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [2026 CCCA Annual Municipal Seminar](https://contractcities.org/calendar/2026-ccca-annual-municipal-seminar/) - [CCCA 2026 March Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/ccca-2026-march-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [2026 CCCA Annual Golf Tournament](https://contractcities.org/calendar/2026-ccca-annual-golf-tournament/) - [Local Law Enforcement Immigration Policy Update with Sheriff Luna and Chief Gonzales](https://contractcities.org/calendar/briefing-alert-updates-on-local-law-enforcement-immigration-policies-for-city-officials/) - Join us for an important update on policing policies as they relate to the latest immigration actions in Southern California. Sheriff Luna and Chief Gonzales will brief us on local law enforcement policies and restrictions when dealing with federal law enforcement agencies. If you would like to submit questions prior to the briefing, please email - [CCCA Executive Board Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/ccca-executive-board-meeting/) - [CCCA 2026 January Board of Directors Meeting (No Meeting)](https://contractcities.org/calendar/ccca-2026-january-board-of-directors-meeting-no-meeting/) - [CCCA 2026 January City Managers Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/ccca-2026-january-city-managers-meeting/) - [CCCA February 2026 Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/ccca-february-2026-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [All Cities Holiday Reception](https://contractcities.org/calendar/all-cities-holiday-reception-2/) - [CCCA 2025 November Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/ccca-2025-november-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [CCCA 2025 Sacramento Legislative Tour](https://contractcities.org/calendar/ccca-2025-sacramento-legislative-tour/) - [CCCA October 2025 Board of Directors Meeting hosted by Transtech](https://contractcities.org/calendar/ccca-october-2025-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [September Board of Directors Meeting Hosted by ALADS](https://contractcities.org/calendar/september-board-of-directors-meeting-hosted-by-alads/) - [City Managers Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/city-managers-meeting-3/) - You're invited to the August 2025 City Managers' Meeting, where we'll hear from two dynamic speakers offering expert insight into the issues that matter most to our cities. Dr. Richard Bernard, Partner at Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3), will provide an overview on local ballot measures and public sentiment, offering valuable data and - [9th Annual City Managers Summit](https://contractcities.org/calendar/9th-annual-city-managers-summit/) - [Communities Unidos: City of Artesia Historic Trails: Planting Volunteer Event](https://contractcities.org/calendar/communities-unidos-city-of-artesia-historic-trails-planting-volunteer-event/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://contractcities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Artesia-Historic-Trails-Planting-flyer.pdf" title="Artesia Historic Trails Planting flyer"] - [Communities Unidos: Front St & Pioneer BLVD Community Cleanup](https://contractcities.org/calendar/communities-unidos-front-st-pioneer-blvd-community-cleanup/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://contractcities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Community-Cleanup-Flyer-080925-FINAL-1.pdf" title="Community Cleanup Flyer 080925 FINAL (1)"] - [August Board of Directors Meeting Hosted By LASD](https://contractcities.org/calendar/august-board-of-directors-meeting-hosted-by-lasd-2/) - [July Board of Directors Meeting (No Meeting)](https://contractcities.org/calendar/july-board-of-directors-meeting-no-meeting/) - [June Board of Directors Meeting (No Meeting)](https://contractcities.org/calendar/june-board-of-directors-meeting-no-meeting-2/) - [April Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/april-board-of-directors-meeting-2/) - [March Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/march-board-of-directors-meeting-2/) - [Presidents Day (Office Closed)](https://contractcities.org/calendar/presidents-day-office-closed/) - [City Managers Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/city-managers-meeting-2/) - Dear City Managers and Associate Members, You're invited to the February 2025 City Managers' Meeting, featuring an engaging agenda: County of Los Angeles Homeless Initiative will be presenting on Measure A Local Solutions Fund LA Digital Equity Action League (LA DEAL) We look forward to your participation in this important discussion. - [Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/board-of-directors-meeting-5/) - [Executive Board Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/executive-board-meeting-5/) - [New Year's Day (Office Closed)](https://contractcities.org/calendar/new-years-day-office-closed/) - [Christmas Day (Office Closed)](https://contractcities.org/calendar/christmas-holiday-office-closed/) - [Executive Board & Legislative Committee Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/executive-board-legislative-committee-meeting/) - [Executive Board Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/executive-board-meeting-3/) - [2025 CCCA Annual Municipal Seminar](https://contractcities.org/calendar/2025-ccca-annual-municipal-seminar/) - [2025 CCCA Annual Golf Tournament](https://contractcities.org/calendar/2025-ccca-annual-golf-tournament/) - [All Cities Holiday Reception](https://contractcities.org/calendar/all-cities-holiday-reception/) - In partnership with the League of California Cities and the Independent Cities Association, we welcome city staff, mayors, council members and other regional partners to attend the All Cities Holiday Reception. We are pleased to offer complimentary registration to partners and member city officials and staff. A fee of $100 will apply to non-members. On-site - [Veterans Day (Office Closed)](https://contractcities.org/calendar/veterans-day-office-closed/) - [Thanksgiving Holiday (Office Closed)](https://contractcities.org/calendar/thanksgiving-holiday-office-closed/) - [2025 Sacramento Legislative Tour](https://contractcities.org/calendar/2025-sacramento-legislative-tour/) - [2025 Fall Educational Summit](https://contractcities.org/calendar/2025-fall-educational-summit/) - [September Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/september-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [City Manager's Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/city-managers-meeting/) - [November Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/november-board-of-directors-meeting-2/) - [Sheriff Luna to Host Informational Meeting to Discuss Grants Pass Supreme Court Ruling & Response by LASD](https://contractcities.org/calendar/sheriff-luna-to-host-informational-meeting-to-discuss-grants-pass-supreme-court-ruling-response-by-lasd/) - Click Here to Join Meeting on Monday July 29th at 4:00 PM - [Fall Educational Summit](https://contractcities.org/calendar/2024-fall-educational-summit/) - [August Board of Directors Meeting hosted by LASD](https://contractcities.org/calendar/august-board-of-directors-meeting-hosted-by-lasd/) - [July Board of Directors Meeting hosted by L.A. Co. Fire Department](https://contractcities.org/calendar/july-board-of-directors-meeting-hosted-by-l-a-co-fire-department/) - [June Board of Directors Meeting (No Meeting)](https://contractcities.org/calendar/june-board-of-directors-meeting-no-meeting/) - [8th Annual City Manager’s Summit](https://contractcities.org/calendar/8th-annual-city-managers-summit/) - [April Board of Director's Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/april-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [March Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/march-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [Los Angeles Local Advocacy Day](https://contractcities.org/calendar/2024-los-angeles-local-advocacy-day/) - [January Board of Directors Meeting (No Meeting)](https://contractcities.org/calendar/january-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [February Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/february-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [All Cities Holiday Mixer](https://contractcities.org/calendar/all-cities-holiday-mixer-2/) - [November 2023 Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/november-2023-board-of-directors-meeting/) - Join us for our November Board of Directors meeting hosted by Southern California Edison at the Southern California Edison Corporate Headquarters. - [Annual Municipal Seminar](https://contractcities.org/calendar/annual-municipal-seminar-4/) - [2024 CCCA Annual Golf Tournament](https://contractcities.org/calendar/2024-ccca-annual-golf-tournament/) - [2024 Sacramento Legislative Tour](https://contractcities.org/calendar/2024-sacramento-legislative-tour/) - [CCCA October Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/ccca-october-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [7th Annual CCCA City Manager's Summit](https://contractcities.org/calendar/7th-annual-ccca-city-managers-summit/) - [August Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/august-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://contractcities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/A-Night-in-Hollywood.pdf" title="A Night in Hollywood"] - [2023 Fall Educational Summit](https://contractcities.org/calendar/21948/) - [Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/bod-meeting-july/) - Date: July 19, 2023 Time: 6 PM Location: King Harbor Yacht Club 280 Yacht Club Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Register now. - [City Managers' Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/cm-meeting-2/) - [L.A. Local Advocacy Day](https://contractcities.org/calendar/l-a-local-advocacy-day/) - [Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/board-of-directors-meeting-3/) - Join us on Wednesday, April 19th, for our April Board of Directors meeting hosted by the City of Lakewood. Don't miss out on Jeff Wood's last Board of Directors meeting as CCCA President. We invite those interested in providing certificates to notify us to arrange a presentation during the program. Location: Monte Verde Park - - [CCCA March Executive Board Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/ccca-march-executive-board-meeting/) - [Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/board-of-directors-meeting-4/) - [February 2023 Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/february-2023-board-of-directors-meeting/) - Join us as the Contract Cities Family comes together in support of the City of Monterey Park and the victims of the fatal incident that happened on January 21, 2023. - [DC Legislative Trip (Executive Board Only)](https://contractcities.org/calendar/dc-legislative-trip-executive-board-only/) - [Annual Municipal Seminar](https://contractcities.org/calendar/annual-municipal-seminar-3/) - [Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/bod-meeting-3/) - We invite you to join us for our first Board of Directors Meeting of the new year. - [City Managers Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/cm-meeting/) - Join us on Wednesday, January 25th at noon, for the first City Manager's meeting of the year. We will be hearing from Sarah Patterson, Government Affairs Manager at SCAG, and Andrew Morales, Deputy Executive Director at Safe Parking L.A. This meeting is open to all City Staff, Councilmembers, and Associate Members. Register here. - [Sheriff Luna Meet and Greet](https://contractcities.org/calendar/sheriff-luna-meet-and-greet/) - The California Contract Cities Association cordially invites you to a meet and greet with Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna on Wednesday, December 21st at Lakewood City Hall. Please join us as we congratulate our new Sheriff. This is an informal event intended to give everyone an opportunity to network and speak with the Sheriff - [Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/bod-november/) - Join us on Wednesday, November 16 from 6 PM - 8 PM at the Southern California Edison Headquarters in the City of Rosemead. We will be recapping the election results and how it affects our vision for local control. Address: 2244 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770 Register Now - [Sacramento Legislative Tour](https://contractcities.org/calendar/slot-2023/) - [All Cities Holiday Reception](https://contractcities.org/calendar/all-cities-reception/) - Register Now - [Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/bod-october/) - Join us on Wednesday, October 19th from 6 PM to 8 PM at Irwindale Brew Yard. CCCA is teaming up with the City of Irwindale and Irwindale Brew Yard to host this month's meeting. Address: 15801 First Street, Irwindale, CA 91706 Register Now - [6th Annual City Managers' Summit](https://contractcities.org/calendar/6th-annual-city-managers-summit/) - [City Managers Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/cm-meeting-august/) - Special Presentation by the Department of Housing & Community Development and CalOES on the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant. Register Now - [2022 Fall Educational Summit](https://contractcities.org/calendar/2022-fes/) - [Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/board-of-directors-meeting-august/) - The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is ready to welcome us back to the L.A. County Arboretum & Botanic Garden. Join us on August 17th and come in your favorite Mardi Gras gear. We will be having a table decorating contest, just like we have in the past. So, get your decorating skills dusted off - [July Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/july-board-of-directors-meeting/) - Parking: Lot 10 off Studebaker toward the back of the campus. The meeting will be held in the student center. - [Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/board-of-directors-meeting-2/) - This meeting will be President Waronek's final convening as President, as such, we invite those interested in providing resolutions or certificates to notify us to arrange a presentation during the program. We kindly ask that presenters limit remarks to 1-2 minutes. Register here. - [City Managers Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/cm-meeting-march-2022/) - Guest Speaker: Ryan Buras, Deputy Director of Recovery Operations for Cal OES Lunch is included with registration. Register Now - [Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/bod-meeting-march-2022/) - We are excited to welcome you back to our Board of Directors Meeting held at WRD's Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning (ARC) in Pico Rivera, featuring guest speaker WRD General Manager Stephan Tucker. Join us for an evening of networking and updates from President Waronek, Director Rodarte, and Legislative Committee Co-Chairs. Register Now - [City Managers Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/cm-lunch-feb-2022/) - You will hear from our Associate Members, who will cover policy areas and updates from their organizations. Zoom Link Meeting ID: 832 0804 6242 Passcode: 456823 - [Sacramento Legislative Tour](https://contractcities.org/calendar/sacramento-legislative-tour/) - [Local Advocacy Day](https://contractcities.org/calendar/local-advocacy-day-2022/) - [Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/bod-meeting-feb-2022/) - The guest speaker will be Executive Director Mario Cordero from the Port of Long Beach. Mario will brief on goods movement in and out of the port and how it impacts our cities. There will also be updates on the Blue-Ribbon Commission on Homelessness from Executive Director Marcel Rodarte and President Mark Waronek. Zoom Link Meeting ID: - [City Managers Lunch](https://contractcities.org/calendar/cm-lunch-jan-2022/) - [November Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/november-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [October 2021 Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/october-2021-board-of-directors-meeting/) - [All Cities Holiday Mixer](https://contractcities.org/calendar/all-cities-holiday-mixer/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://contractcities.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/LACO-All-Cities-2021-with-reg-link.pdf" title="LACO All Cities 2021 with reg link"] - [Annual Municipal Seminar](https://contractcities.org/calendar/annual-municipal-seminar-2/) - [5th Annual City Managers' Summit](https://contractcities.org/calendar/5th-annual-city-managers-summit/) - [Golf Tournament Fall Educational Summit](https://contractcities.org/calendar/golf-tournament-fall-educational-summit/) - Hitting the Links with Mark and Lindsey! CCCA Family, Join us as we kick off the start of our Fall Educational Summit with our Annual Golf Tournament. The Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday September 16th. The Golf Tournament fee includes a continental breakfast, green fees, golf carts, bag fees, range balls, lunch and refreshments. Our - [CCCA 2021 Fall Educational Summit and Golf Torunament](https://contractcities.org/calendar/ccca-2021-fall-educational-summit-and-golf-torunament/) - [Board of Directors Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/board-of-directors-meeting/) - [Executive Board Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/executive-board-meeting-2/) - Executive Board Members Only. - [Executive Board Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/executive-board-meeting/) - Executive Board Members Only. - [Executive Board Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/executive-board-meeting-4/) - Executive Board Members Only. - [Annual Municipal Seminar - Session 4](https://contractcities.org/calendar/annual-municipal-seminar-session-4/) - [Annual Municipal Seminar - Session 3](https://contractcities.org/calendar/annual-municipal-seminar-session-3/) - [Annual Municipal Seminar - Virtual Installment Banquet](https://contractcities.org/calendar/annual-municipal-seminar-virtual-installment-banquet/) - [Annual Municipal Seminar - Session 2](https://contractcities.org/calendar/annual-municipal-seminar-session-2/) - [Annual Municipal Seminar - Session 1](https://contractcities.org/calendar/annual-municipal-seminar/) - [March Board of Directors Meeting @ Virtual Meeting](https://contractcities.org/calendar/march-board-of-directors-meeting-virtual-meeting/) - [L.A. County Local Advocacy Day – Session 2 @ Virtual Series](https://contractcities.org/calendar/l-a-county-local-advocacy-day-session-2-virtual-series/) - Session 2 Confirmed speakers: Chair of the Board of Supervisors Hilda Solis L.A. County District Attorney George Gascon - [L.A. County Local Advocacy Day – Session 3 @ Virtual Series](https://contractcities.org/calendar/l-a-county-local-advocacy-day-session-3-virtual-series/) - Session 3 Confirmed Speakers: L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn - [L.A. County Local Advocacy Day – Session 4 @ Virtual Series](https://contractcities.org/calendar/l-a-county-local-advocacy-day-session-4-virtual-series/) - Session 4 Invited Speakers: L.A. County CEO Fesia Davenport L.A. 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