TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Tom Kisela, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Consider the City of Orange's current membership in the League of California Cities and provide direction to City staff.
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2. SUMMARY
The City of Orange most recently became a League of California Cities member in September 2021. In considering the League of California Cities' position on Proposition 1, the City Council directed staff to bring back a discussion item concerning the City's membership in the League of California Cities.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Discuss the City of Orange's current membership in the League of California Cities and provide direction to City staff.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The City of Orange's 2024 membership dues for the League of California Cities totaled $34,079. Discontinuing the City of Orange's membership will result in future savings to the General Fund.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 2: Be a Fiscally Healthy Community
a. Expend fiscal resources responsibly.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
On December 6, 2023, the League of California Cities' (CalCities) Board announced it had voted to support Proposition 1 - Behavioral Health Services Bond Measure (Proposition 1). At the March 12, 2024, City Council meeting, the City Council directed staff to bring back a discussion item concerning the City's current CalCities membership. Provided below are brief summaries on CalCities' function to the City, an overview on Proposition 1, and CalCities' position on Proposition 1.
CalCities Membership and Function Overview
On August 10, 2021, the Orange City Council directed staff to take the necessary steps for the City to become a CalCities member. Of the 482 incorporated cities in California, CalCities reports 476 cities are current members. CalCities is organized with 16 regional divisions, including one specifically for Orange County. Over four hundred city officials comprise seven policy committees, which in p...
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