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Home My WebLink About _ 4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution GI �" Y C� F � � �- ' � ° � � i � CITY OF REDDING �� REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 1,2026 FROM: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk ITEM NO. 4.12(a) ***APPROVED BY*** �°� � �� "� ��, �. — �'�Erv �� '� � �. . W�� ...u.� � �11�Y�2�rccc x'S`�t� , � 3'�I�E'� $/?Q/7d}�{� � la:a�l � ;In ' it�'�.exr��tia;I'ula&rc t�skc�ie��tc+t 4'„'tr 2(�2 stipton@cityofredding.gov mwebb@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution Recomrrcendation Authorize and approve the following regarding a resolution being considered by the League of California Cities (LCC) at its annual meeting on September 25, 2026, in Anaheim, California: (1) Authorize a support position for the proposed Resolution No. 1 of the General Assembly of the League of California Cities titled "A Resolution of the Gene�al Asse�nbly of the League of California Cities calling for� a Working G�oup to consider a State Constitutional Amendment or othe�form of Initiative to ensure final local autho�ity over housing and land use decisions. " Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. AZteNnative Action The City Council could choose not to support this item. Background/Analysis Each year, the League of California Cities (League) conducts its Annual Conference which includes a General Assembly at which voting delegates from participating cities have the opportunity to vote on resolutions addressing issues of statewide municipal interest. Resolutions are distributed to cities in advance of the conference to allow individual ciry councils to review the proposed policies and provide direction to their designated voting delegate. The voting delegate then casts the City's vote at the General assembly consistent with the direetion provided by the City Council. Report to Redding City Council August27,2026 Re: 4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution Page 2 The 2026 League's Annual Conference will be held September 23-25, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Orange County, California. The General Assembly, at which resolutions are considered, is scheduled for September 25, 2026. At its regularly scheduled meeting of August 4, 2026, the Redding City Council unanimously voted to appoint Council Member Audette as the voting delegate, and Interim City Manager/Public Works Director Michael Webb as the Alternate. The League's Resolution Packet contains one proposed resolution. Resolution No. 1: Local Authority Over Housing And Land Use Decisions Resolution No. 1, titled"A Resolution of the General Assembly of the League of California Cities calling for a Working Group to consider a State Constitutional Amendment or other fo�m of Initiative to ensure final local authority ove� housing and land use decisions," was submitted by the City of Murrieta, joined by the Cities of Banning, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Moreno Valley, Norco, and Torrance, as well as additional supporting city of�cials identified in the League's resolution materials (attached). The resolution has been referred to the League's I�ousing, Community, and Economic Development Committee. The Resolution asks the League to support the development and advancement of a statewide constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, ballot-based strategy intended to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters within municipal boundaries. Further, it identi�es general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards project siting, and approval or denial of housing development applications as areas in which local authority would be strengthened. The resolution does not propose eliminating the State's role in housing policy. Instead it confirms the States position. Since the 1960s, the state has enacted numerous laws establish broad statewide housing goals and enforcement of constitutional and civil-rights requirements, fair-housing requirements, building and life-safety standards, and generally applicable environmental protections. Supporting Resolution No. 1 would not immediately change Redding's existing housing obligations or State housing laws. The resolution primarily asks the League to study and develop potential approaches for changing existing balance between state and local authority. Additionally, an affirmative position in support for Resolution 1 could proactively provide several benefits to the City of Redding including the following areas: Preserving Local Plannin�;Authority Under the direction of this elected body, staff are responsible for considering housing in conjunction with City's General plan, water and wastewater systems, public safety, utilities, parks, environmental conditions and other local infrastructure and services. Supporting Resolution 1 could allow those factors to be considered when making land-use decisions. Report to Redding City Council August27,2026 Re: 4.12(a)--League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution Page 3 Maintaining Flexibility to Address Local Conditions The City of Redding is largely different from those of high-density communities, or metropolitan areas. Statewide requirements may establish appropriate objectives, however, the manner in which those objectives are achieved can have potential consequences depending upon the community infrastructure, geography, wildfire exposure, transportation systems, water resources, development patterns, and fiscal capacity. Redding has invested significant time and resources into maintaining its Housing Elements designed to expand affordable housing opportunism and address the needs of lower-income residents. Increased Sitewide Ret�resentation from Northern California Communities The League provides a mechanism through which cities of different sizes and geographical regions can collectively evaluate topics such as this. Supporting the Resolution would provide Redding an opportunity to contribute its perspectives as a Northern California City and aid in the evolution of any future proposals prior to reaching Legislature or voters. Local Accountabilitv Cities are uniquely positioned to understand the needs, opportunities, and constraints of their communities. Local elected officials are accountable to the residents they serve and are best equipped to make land use decisions that reflect a community's character, infrastructure capacity, economic development goals, environmental stewardship, and long-term vision. This proposed working group could further examine whether a jurisdiction that has fulfilled its state planning responsibilities should have greater protection from subsequent state action that override locally adopted zoning, density standards, or various other land-use decisions. Resol�ution No. 1 presents an opport�unity for the City of Redding to participate in discussions in developing future housing and land-use policy rather than responding to policies after they have been enacted. The City Council's action at this time is limited to providing direction to the City's designated League of California City's voting delegate regarding the City's position on Resolution No. 1 at the 2026 League Annual Conference. Environmental Review This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required. Council Pr�iority/City Manager Goals • This is a routine operational item. Attachments League of California Cities- Resolution League of California Cities—Resolution Packet �;� , �� ;�l�t` 1. A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERA� ASSEMBLY OF THE �EAGUE OF CAUFORNIA CITIES CAL�ING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT OR OTHER FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS Source: City of Murrieta Concurrence of five or more cities/city officials Cities/city officials: City of Banning; City of Calimesa; City of Canyon Lake; City of Moreno Valley; City of Norco; City of Torrance; Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto; Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula Referred to: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee WHEREAS, California cities have historically been responsible for adopting generai plans and zoning regulations, reviewing housing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the streets, wafier, wastewater, public safety, parks, transportation, and other infrastructure and services necessary to support responsible, environmentally sound, and well-planned residential growth; and WHEREAS, the League of California Cities is dedicated to protecting and expanding local controi for municipalities across the state to ensure their orderly growth and development; and WHEREAS, the League of California Cities recognizes that local zoning is a primary function of cities and an essential component of home rule, and that a city's general plan should guide its land use planning and strategic decision-making free from pre-emption by the state; and WHEREAS, increasingiy prescriptive statewide housing mandates and development approval requirements can override locally adopted plans, zoning standards, and public review procedures without adequately accounting for differences that exist in each uniq�e jurisdiction in infrastr�cture capacity, water availability, wildfire and evacuation risks, environmental constraints, fiscal impacts, public service needs, and community priorities; and WHEREAS, California's housing goals can be more effectively advanced through state f�nding, streamlined environmental req�irements, and voluntary partnerships that support housing production while preserving the a�thority of locally elected officials to determine how and where housing is best planned and approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities, assembled d�ring the Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, on September 25, 2026, that the League of California Cities support the development and advancement of a sfiate constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or baliot- based strategies that restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters within municipal boundaries, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications; and 6 �;� , �� ;�l�t` BE IT FIJRTHER RESOLVED, that any constitutionai amendment or alternative strategy should preserve the State's authority to establish broad statewide housing goals and enforce constitutional and civil rights, fair housing requirements, building and life-safety standards, and generally applicable environmental protections, while protecting cities from state actions that compel, through f�nding conditions or state law, the approval of housing developments that are inconsistent with locally adopted requirements; override local zoning or density standards; or invalidate locally adopted housing or land use decisions when a city has planned in good faith to accommodate its regional housing needs allocation and maintains adequate capacity for housing at all income levels; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the League of California Cities consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(sj to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters including but limited to: conducting appropriate legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and b�ilding a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for; the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time frame as determined by the working group. 7 L..�,�{�N��: C�� z�f�� I� ��s�?I��i�F ��f� ��`�� t��`��i��tt�� ,,,��;��' �i1�, 2o2s-2o26 August 10, 2026 CAL CITIES OFFICERS F��,� TO: Cai Cities Members Gabe Quinto Mayor RE: Cal Cities 2026 Resolution Packet EI Cerrito Sixty days before the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Cal Cities �"��`��'��"� members may s�bmit resol�tions on issues of importance to cities. This year, Teresa Acosta Cal Cities received one resol�tion by the July 25 deadline. Council Member Carlsbad The attached packet contains the proposed resolution, background s��,��,� information, supporting letters from cities and city officials, and an analysis David Cohen of the resol�tion by Cal Cities. The packet inciudes detailed information on Council Member the resol�tion process and the next steps for the resolution. San Jose � ��'�r��t Pr��sa��,� We encourage each city council to consider the resolution and determine Lynne B.Kennedy a position so your voting delegate can represent your city's position on the MayorProTem, reSO�UtiOn. Rancho Cucamonga Voting Delegates: City councils must appoint a voting delegate to vote ��,t°��t°r during the General Assembly. Each city may also appoint up to two �� alternate delegates. If your city has not already done so, please appoint Carolyn M.Coleman your voting delegate by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. The votinq dele_qate ap cket contains more information. The 2026 General Assembly will be held Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. in the Anaheim Convention Center during the Annual Gonference and Expo. For questions about resolutions, voting delegates, or the General Assembly, piease contact Zach Seals. <�� •• � � � � � s � . � s r� � � � t . �� 3 ,�;r�1F @ � �� ,YiF��j�?�fti , .... . . .. . I SJ�`��#Zli�k ��l iit� 'Ft�}�4��s aY .. . � ��i�Y`"`��1}�t�'. ��,�,�.=5;�(�r � � �;� , �� ;�l�t` Information on 2026 Resolutions Process Consideration by Policy Committee (pre-conference) Per the Cal Cities bylaws, Cal Cities President Gabe Quinto has referred the submitted resolution to the Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee. The committee will meet on Th�rsday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. via Zoom to review the resolution and make a recommendation that will be sent to the Resolutions Committee. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Register for the meeting here. A list of recommendations the policy committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet. Consideration by Resolutions Committee (during conference) On Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1 :00 p.m. the Resolutions Committee will meet to review the resol�tion and the recommendation of the policy committee. The Resolutions Committee consist of one representative from each of Cal Cities caucuses, departments, divisions, and policy committees, as well as up to ten additional appointments made by the Cal Cities President. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Refer to the onsite conference program for the location. A list of recommendations the Resolutions Committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet. Consideration by the General Assembly (during conference) The General Assembly will convene on Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. to consider any resolutions the Resolutions Committee has forwarded. To vote d�ring the General Assembly, voting delegates must have checked in at the voting delegate booth. Conference attendees will receive materials for the General Assembly on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 24. For more information on voting and discussion proced�res during the General Assembly, see page three of this packet. Petitioned Resolutions (during conference) The petitioned resolution is an alternate method to introduce policy proposals during the ann�al conference. To initiate a petitioned resolution, voting delegates from 10� of inember cities must sign the petition. The resolution and signatures are due at least 24 hours before the beginning of the General Assembly. Voting delegates who have checked in at the voting delegate booth can receive more information on petitioned resolutions at the booth onsite. 1 �;� , �� ;�l�t` Policv Committee and Resolutions Committee Actions The s�bmitted resolution will be heard by the policy committee to which it was assigned, and the Resolutions Committee. The table below shows what recommendations these bodies may make on the resol�fiion. Policy Committee Actions Resolutions Committee Actions Approve Approve Disapprove* Disapprove* No Action No Action Amend and approve Amend and approve Refer to appropriate policy committee Approve as amended for further study* Refer as amended to appropriate Refer to appropriate policy committee policy committee for further study* for further study* Refer as amended to appropriate policy committee for f�rther st�dy* Approve with additional amendment(s) Additional amendments and refer to appropriate policy committee for further study* *If a resolution is disapproved or referred for further study by all policy committees to which it is assigned and the Resolutions Committee, it will not proceed to the General Assembly. 2 �;� , �� ;�l�t` General Assemblv Voting and Discussion Procedures Discussion Procedures: Disc�ssion procedures d�ring the General Assembly are guided by two calendars: the Consent Calendar and the Regular Calendar. As seen below, resolutions are calendared by the recommendations they receive from policy committees and the Resol�tions Committee. For General Resolutions: Policy Committee Resolutions Committee Calendar Recommendation Recommendation A rove A rove Consent Calendar A rove Disa rove or refer Re ular Calendar Disa rove or refer A rove Re ular Calendar Disapprove or refer Disapprove or refer poes not proceed to General Assembl For Petitioned Resolutions: Policy Committee Resolutions Committee Action Calendar Recommendation A rove Re ular Calendar N/A Disa rove or Refer Re ular Calendar Disqualified Does not proceed to General Assembl Items on the Consent Calendar will be presented as one motion during the General Assembly from the Resolutions Committee chair. Unless an item on the Consent Calendar is set aside by the majority of fihe General Assembly, a vote will be taken on the whole calendar. If an item is set aside, it will be opened for discussion, followed by a vote. Items on the Regular Calendar will be presented individ�ally by the Resol�tions Committee chair. After a recommendation is presented by the Resolutions Committee chair, the resolution will be opened for discussion by the General Assembly. A vote will take place following disc�ssion. Voting Procedures: Per Cal Cities Bylaws Article XII, Sec. 2, all votes will be conducted by voice vote first. If the presiding official cannot determine the outcome, a vote will be taken by an alternative method, typically a raise of voting cards by voting delegates. A roll call vote may be called for by delegates of ten percent or more of the General Assembly. 3 �;� , �� ;�l�t` 2026 Resolution 1 . Resol�tion No. 1 s�bmitted by City of Murrieta • Letters of concurrence submitted by: i. City of Banning; ii. City of Calimesa; lil. City of Canyon Lake; iv. City of Moreno Valley; v. City of Norco; vi. City of Torrance; vii. Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto; vlil. Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula • Referred to Housing, Communifiy, and Economic Development Committee • Policy Committee Recommendation: • Resol�tions Committee Recommendation: 4 �;� , �� ;�l�t` Resolution No. 1 Submitted by City of Murietta 5 �;� , �� ;�l�t` 1. A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERA� ASSEMBLY OF THE �EAGUE OF CAUFORNIA CITIES CAL�ING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT OR OTHER FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS Source: City of Murrieta Concurrence of five or more cities/city officials Cities/city officials: City of Banning; City of Calimesa; City of Canyon Lake; City of Moreno Valley; City of Norco; City of Torrance; Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto; Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula Referred to: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee WHEREAS, California cities have historically been responsible for adopting generai plans and zoning regulations, reviewing housing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the streets, wafier, wastewater, public safety, parks, transportation, and other infrastructure and services necessary to support responsible, environmentally sound, and well-planned residential growth; and WHEREAS, the League of California Cities is dedicated to protecting and expanding local controi for municipalities across the state to ensure their orderly growth and development; and WHEREAS, the League of California Cities recognizes that local zoning is a primary function of cities and an essential component of home rule, and that a city's general plan should guide its land use planning and strategic decision-making free from pre-emption by the state; and WHEREAS, increasingiy prescriptive statewide housing mandates and development approval requirements can override locally adopted plans, zoning standards, and public review procedures without adequately accounting for differences that exist in each uniq�e jurisdiction in infrastr�cture capacity, water availability, wildfire and evacuation risks, environmental constraints, fiscal impacts, public service needs, and community priorities; and WHEREAS, California's housing goals can be more effectively advanced through state f�nding, streamlined environmental req�irements, and voluntary partnerships that support housing production while preserving the a�thority of locally elected officials to determine how and where housing is best planned and approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities, assembled d�ring the Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, on September 25, 2026, that the League of California Cities support the development and advancement of a sfiate constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or baliot- based strategies that restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters within municipal boundaries, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications; and 6 �;� , �� ;�l�t` BE IT FIJRTHER RESOLVED, that any constitutionai amendment or alternative strategy should preserve the State's authority to establish broad statewide housing goals and enforce constitutional and civil rights, fair housing requirements, building and life-safety standards, and generally applicable environmental protections, while protecting cities from state actions that compel, through f�nding conditions or state law, the approval of housing developments that are inconsistent with locally adopted requirements; override local zoning or density standards; or invalidate locally adopted housing or land use decisions when a city has planned in good faith to accommodate its regional housing needs allocation and maintains adequate capacity for housing at all income levels; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the League of California Cities consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(sj to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters including but limited to: conducting appropriate legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and b�ilding a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for; the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time frame as determined by the working group. 7 �;� , �� ;�l�t` Resolution No. 1 : Background Information 8 �;� , �� ;�l�t` Background Information for Resolution Source: City of M�rrieta Background: California cities are responsible for planning residential growth, adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the infrastructure and public services necessary to support new housing. Since 2010, the State has enacted more than 500 ho�sing-related laws that have increasingly shifted housing and land use authority away from local governments. These laws have expanded by-right development, limited locally adopted standards and review processes, and esfiablished enforcement mechanisms, including the b�ilder's remedy, that may override local plans and zoning. Although these measures are frequently presented as solutions to hovsing affordability, many increase development capacity or restrict local review witho�t delivering the meaningful production of ho�sing needed fio address the hovsing crisis. At the same time, the State has contin�ed to prioritize increased development capacity without adequately accounting for the infrastructure, public services, economic realities, and safety measures necessary to support housing growth. State mandates often fail to reflect local conditions, incl�ding roadway and �tility capacity, water availability, wildfire exposure, environmental limitations, fiscal impacts, and the availability of essential services. Cities are conseqvently reqvired to accommodate additional ho�sing while receiving no f�nding or assistance to address the resulting infrastructure and service demands. Local elected officials are directly accounfiable to the residents who experience the effects of development decisions and are responsible for balancing housing production with infrastructure capacity, public safety, environmental protection, fiscal s�stainability, and comm�nity needs. Cities of all types in California have been grappling with this dynamic, ranging from urban to r�ral, coastal to inland, small to large, northern to southern, voicing concerns to legislative representatives with minimal responsiveness. This is an issue of statewide concern that needs the strength and diversity of the �eag�e of California Cities to purs�e a long-term solution. The proposed resol�tion directs the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working gro�p to evaluate a constit�tional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local a�thority over ho�sing and land use decisions. The working gro�p wo�ld be tasked with developing a more balanced framework that preserves the State's role in establishing broad housing goals and enforcing constitutional, civil rights, fair ho�sing, b�ilding, life-safety, and environmental req�irements, while restoring meaningful local authority to allow cities to determine how statewide housing 9 �;� , �� ;�l�t` objectives should be implemented in a manner that reflects local conditions and communifiy priorities while contin�ing to s�pport responsible ho�sing prod�ction. As the primary statewide organization representing California cities, the Leag�e is uniquely positioned to lead this effort. Its established policy, legal, legislative, communications, and advocacy networks enable it to convene municipalities, evaluate potential strategies, conduct legal and fiscal analyses, build consensus, engage stakeholders, and coordinate with statewide decision-makers. League leadership wo�id help ensure that any recommendation reflects the collective interests of California municipalities and wo�ld provide the credibility, organizational capacity, and statewide reach necessary to advance a viable strategy. 10 �;� , �� ;�l�t` Resolution No. 1 : �etters of Concurrence „ � �i�� rrrrin� � +�ffi�� fi �he �y�r ��° i GPt{{�z �}?h .�:{�Q��i�t'��i�n�'i€i �'bf �! � � �� P��si��r�� t��ir�� L��+� c�f �,��i��rn�� i�i�s 1�� fi �tr�e�, 5�i�� 4�� Sacr�r��n��, �A �� u��c�� upp+��t �� ea��r� ��tablish�n� � 1�►c�rk�r�g �rou�p t+� E�r�lu�te � �t;�te �+��r��1 �►��r�r#��t �� +C�t��r Ir��,�ti�� t� R��t�r� L�+��I H�r��n� �� n+� 11s+� A�thc�r�ty C�e�� '��i�� ainf�, Th� �i��r ��a�°�ri�� i� sp�rrs�r�n� � r�s��a�i�r� f�r��an�i��r�ti�ar� by��+� ��ner��ser�b�� h� L�� G,�lif�a�ni� �Gi�i�� t� �s��i�F� � �t�t�vari�e ��I�ir�� p t� ��I�� s��i�nal �r��nc�r�en� r�r�� I�g��a�i��, ��li�y, �a� ��1��s�d �f��gie� �� nd �tr�r��ther� �� th��i�� +�� h�usin� �r�d I�nd ��e d��isi��s: Tl�e �� re��i�n, ��g��1�� e�i�� t�r� ��ir�� l��r��t�� t��te�i�� v�i�� brnit��d �c� �f�e ��I �i�� fc�t� ��n�i��r�� 1�� A��a� ��f�r�r�� i� �r�ng� ��f�r �� r�� 4 ar�d ��, ��. �� r��r��ti�r� �ca��d �ii��c� ��e L�a��e ��a ��en+� � ��r�ing �r�►t�� a�va�� fi�� r�ac1��fc�r'�d�r��s�n� �1�� ir��r��si��y ��a�d ��d p��s��ri��iv�� t� r�,�n��e� ��f��ing �� a�sing, ��i��, d��e�+��r��nt �f�nd��ds �� r�a��f �p��c��l ��t�ca�-it�. fln ��h��F+�f th� �i�� f��r�ning� �l�i� ��t�er car�fi�r�s �a��p�+�r� f��h� �itr� �f M�r�ri��'� ��brr�i�s��n �f �he p��p��d ��s��t� �r�d i�� i�e��i+��n �y �he L��g�� r�f G�pif�� i�i�� n�� s,��rr�b�y� �f �1�� r�� +��nfer��p F��sp��f��, w � � F��h��d ��, �i��r �� 1��6��, �i�y ��ar��i� �1�� C�ist�ic� �, Ci�y� �f �an�inc� �i�t�i�� , +�i�� c�fi ��nin� ��r�si��t, �i��si�� c��un�� C7i�i�i+�� L�a�� a� ��if�rnia �Citie� �� . l��r�� t. . I�.�. ��x 9�8 . ��nr�i��, ��9222Q��9�� w ��5`�� 3�J +� ��x �9�� 9��-�� 12 � � � A � -� � � � .� _ � . � , �� ; � . . , � � � @ � ��« �� µ � � � � . � � � � - � July21, 2026 President Gabe uinto League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramenta, CA 95814 ject: u o for a esolutio sta lis i or i ro to v l te t te onstit tional e e t ar t er Initi tive to estore Loc l ousin L se ut arity Dear President uinto, The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution fior consideration by the General Asse bly of the League of California Cities to establlsh a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutiona[ amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions. The proposed resolution,togetherwith the required background materials,will be sub itted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on Septe ber 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group ta evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority. On behatf af the City of Calimesa, this letter confirms our support for the City af urrieta's sub ission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Asse bly at the 2026 Annual Conference. Sincerely, �� . �. ° �� ` �M �.��w""'�-�-� �.�� Cervantez °-�ayor City of Calimesa 13 ?>Jsr�3�t�4.�' c}�1'4?s1'' sFszt1{j£llrtzYlsrS?1 tsr�}ti{iilrtstz.�ls�S? 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( �> �.ir tt�.rt. �t, >,t4, „t.�z )� u�4. �; 2 .,i� �� t'F��,. � s��t{ r � .�. s ,a....��....a,.rt,{,�r,�a..�.s�,F.,te.}�.�ci„��,.,;i,..�1��,.s�,t, ,��all„tt,�. ...3'�:r,k< <?�,.s�� ,i,��,.,,.t�. ,�� ,c 3�.,.} z.� ..,,..,,.�4r�a�r. rn,,�t �" f z � ,�,�3„ &t f$s`3tti : ,, t; www.canyonlakeca.gov _ ��r�'� �F ��'� Q 951.244.2955 �' t `4 �t ' "'� {��'° �451.246.2022 ',r;'�s� ,,F��€}t}` r}t�{�1,�� s�t�j�� y(2 14 . � fi �� Y S ?Sf�YS �,t��.��` S�s�`��;4:,;w`Sr�iatit'> 1 JUIy 23, 2�26 President Gabe Quinto League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Loeal Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto, The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, poliey, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen loeal authority over housing and land use decisions. The proposed resolution,together with the required background materials,will be submitted to Cal Cities for eonsideration at the 2026 Annual Conferenee in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the inereasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority. On behalf of the City of Canyon Lake, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta's submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference. Sincerely, ��'��°"�,�,�mri_�_ Arron Brown City Manager City of Canyon Lake . • - . � . ' . . . ... . -... . � • : � � ; � -� � ---- �1"fY f"lAtd,4t:�El�'S C�FFI�E --- Brian Mohan City Mar�ager July 23 2026 President Gabe Quinto League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 Subject: Support for a Res+�lutic�n EstabMishing �'Wc�rkin+� Grou� to E�al�aate a State Constitutional �Amendment or�ther Initi�ti�e to R�store Lacal Housing �nd L.�nd Use Authority Dear President Quinto, The City of Murriet� is �pnnsoring a reso[ution fc�r cc�nsideration by the General Assembly of the �eague of California Cities tt� ��tablish a statewicle working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, palicy, c�r ballot-based strate�ies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions. The proposed resolutic�n, tr�gether with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideratic�n at the 2(��6 Annu�l Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League tc�cc�nvene a working group to evaluate potential approaches to address increasingly broad and prescriptive stat� mandates affecting local housing, zoning; development standards, and project approval authc�rity. On behalf of th�'City c�f Mt�renc�\lalley, this I�tter ct�nfirms aur support far the �ity of Murrieta's submission of the proposed resolution and i#s cc�nsid�ratian by the L�a�ue crf�alifc�rnia Citie� General Ass�rnbly at the 2026 Annual Conference. Sincerely, G�� Brian Mohan City Manager City of Moreno Valley WWW.moval.C�Y'�/Cltyt"1"t�t11��t' �,951.413.3020 �0 14177 Frederick Sr. Moreno Va1Cey>CA 92553 15 CITY OF NORCO HOl?SETOWN USA July 22, 2026 President Gabe Quinto League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto, The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions. The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the �eague to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates afFecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority. On behalf of the City of the Norco, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta's submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference. Sincerely, ' �v`�"�. Kevin Bash City Council Member (951) 768-8981 16 287o Clark Avenue, Norco, CA g2860 www.norco.ca.us * �,„.�.�e.w,,,�. �'�� :.eae..�M.e�_ ��,. ....�.0�..,��,...,,�...,.. �.m.�� ,.k,. m�,�_.._...w w -..T_�..�.U�.�.�.�n.�_,w.W.a.a��»«..� A a��` � � � �Q}� C I T Y F � i g, ;�q �f �`�.�� , A.��_��.��.w�_�_��s�.��. _ �.�._.._.��y.�_n�:�.�.�..�� `��; SH ON LANI CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS MAYOR DAVID KARTSONIS—District 1 $RIDGETT LE S—District 2 ASAM SHEIKH—District 3 VACANT—District 4 BETTI LIEU—District 5 Dr.JEREMY GERSON—Distrzct 6 July 29, 2026 President Gabe Quinto League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 E: S ort for a esolution sta lis i g a or ' rou to vai ate a State Constitutional A e e t ar t er Initiative to estore ocal ousi g a a Use Aut ori Dear President Quinto, The City of urrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional endment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions. The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 A ual Conference in Or ge County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group ta evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, d project approval authority. On behalf of the City of Torrance, this letter confirms aur support for the City of Murrieta's submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 A ual Conference. Local authority is essential because cities are best positioned to craft housing strategies tailored to their unique community conditions, infrastructure capacity, and geographic needs. �n ��m.�...�w , _..��a.� �.� ��...��.�e _ 3031 Torrance Boulevard • Torrance, California 90503 • 310/618-2801 � FAX 310/61$-5841 17 en given the flexibility to plan locally, cities can achieve meaningful housing results while nnaintaining the character and balance of their communities. The City af Torr ce has consistently demonstrated that local control and pxoactive housing production go hand in hand: • o sin Corri ar verlay Zo e: T ough our approved 6th Cycle Housing Element, Torrance created the Housing Corridor Overlay (HCO). This targeted local fr ework allows for by-right housing and mixed-use development across seven key commercial and transit-adjacent corridors, stre Iining approvals d incentzvizing production across a full range of income levels. �; Housing Element Progress & Accountability: As documented in our Housing Element Annual Progxess Reports (APR), Torrance actively tracks, updates, and implements programs—such as aligning our Land Use and Safety Elements—to clear barriers for residential development while ensuring robust infrastructure and public safety standards. These initiatives illustrate that local governance can effectively drive housing opportunities without one-size-fits-all mandates from the state. Restoring and pratecting lacal 1 d use authority will allow cities across California to continue developing solutions that work best for their reszdents. If you have any questions or require further dzscussion, please feel free ta contact Carlos Huizar, Management Associate at(310) 618-5880 or via email at��°�"��'�r�`��'��. ��r��r, Sharon Kalani Mayor, City of Torrance cc: Ran Holiday, ayor Pro Tem, City of Murrieta Lori Stone, City Councilmember, City of Murrieta Jeff Kiernan, Los Angeles County Division,j��'��c��t��:�=c�r�� League of California Cities,��ml��s��a��:�a'� Joe A. Gonsalves & Sons, ��1��' c��.��.�c�� 18 ............... . . ...._ ,.._ ..... . . .. _,. ... , ss� �e�" a;,�.��.:t: ,.. '�"sr 4 c;.-YAwS.wi'?�..�`,i,`;.:,S:Gz?Y6a.'�USv;: .... 'S�� `\t.S \wl,ti:.:...�. 4`��.\.. '�! �� "�fi.k'�ml..u�.��..ui.�.... +�G^S�+ula'�."ht 11.�WTu�Y?��.�1iA,.�%`�1ll�lw.ui.isE�S�e�2 v.,�'A�� .4"a\Y 1'V.S, t�kJl�n32�,3..�t�2:h*a`\'e��Y,.: "w[,1k�v?�tulb 1S..4n.Lv�2.�*iu�L l};tY+'�6^u\.k55 *Yafi�.ki�D.,,"�."�& �:?<L.Y'.CaiaY.£,mi,b,�CaS^�,�tkv'zS. 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't . . . .. _ . _.. ... ._.. ..... ..... ..... ... ..... y A 1��t��C�"��d��9�i ��"�� T � �'��«°��4��a+��45 I��a�'4�+�"��r��t��.�sn�+ July 23, 2026 Mr. Gabe Quinto, President League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 Subject: Support for the City of Murrieta's Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto: I am writing in my individual capacity as Mayor of the City of Temecula to express my strong support for the City of Murrieta's proposed resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities at the 2026 Annual Conference. The proposed resolution presents an important opportunity to thoughtfully evaluate the appropriate balance between California's statewide housing objectives and the constitutional principle of local governance. Establishing a statewide working group to examine a potential constitutional amendment, legislative reforms, or other policy initiatives will provide a meaningful forum to assess how local authority over housing and land use decisions can be strengthened while continuing to address the State's housing challenges. Cities are uniquely positioned to understand the needs, opportunities, and constraints of their communities. Local elected officials are accountable to the residents they serve and are best equipped to make land use decisions that reflect a community's character, infrastructure capacity, economic development goals, environmental stewardship, and long-term vision. Equally important, local governments bear the primary responsibility for protecting public safety. Decisions regarding housing density, transportation, emergency access, wildfire preparedness, evacuation routes, police and fire service capacity, water availability, and critical infrastructure are inherently local matters that require the knowledge and judgment of those who serve their communities every day. While the State has an important role in addressing California's housing needs, a collaborative approach that respects local expertise and preserves meaningful local discretion will produce stronger, safer, and more sustainable communities. The proposed working group offers an opportunity to evaluate policies that achieve these shared objectives while restoring an appropriate balance between state direction and local authority. �,� �� 21 Mr. Gabe Quinto, President League of California Cities July 23, 2026 Page 2 Although this letter refiects my personal position and is not an official action or policy of the City of Temecula or the Temecula City Council, I respectfully endorse the City of Murrieta's submission of this resolution and encourage its favorable consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly. Thank you for your leadership and your thoughtful consideration of this important issue. Respectfully, , Jessica Alexander Mayor, City of Temecula Signing in her individua!capacity and not on behalf of the City of Temecula or the Temecula City Council. 22 �;� , �� ;�l�t` Resolution No. 1 : Staff Analysis 23 League of California Cities Staff Analysis on Resolution No. 1 Staff: Brady Gvertin, Legislative Advocate Committee: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Summarv: Resolution No.l states that the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) will: 1 . Support the development and advancement of a state constit�tional amendment or legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategy that restores and strengthens local a�thority over ho�sing and land use matters, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications. Pursuant to the resolution, the strategy should preserve the state's authority to set broad, statewide housing goals and enforce civil rights, fair ho�sing, b�ilding safety, and environmenfial standards while protecting local control by preventing the state from compelling the approval of developments that conflict with local requirements, override local zoning or density standards, or overturn local land use decisions where a city has planned for and maintained s�fficient capacity to meet its housing obligations. 2. Consider establishing a statewide working gro�p or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over ho�sing and land use matfiers. The resolution states: "conducting legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent s�pporters in preparation for the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time period." Backqround: As provided in the background information, the city of M�rrieta is sponsoring this resolution in response to concerns over state laws that have increasingly reduced city discretion over housing and land use decisions, including legislation that requires ministerial or by-right approvals for ho�sing projects, limits the application of local development standards, and strengthens state enforcement mechanisms against local governments. Additionally, the city of Murrieta, in its background information, maintains that these legislative efforts have not resulted in sufficient housing production to address California's ho�sing shortage and have not adeq�ately accounted for 24 local infrastructure, public service needs, public safety, market, and fiscal considerations. The resolution states that California's housing goals are better advanced thro�gh state f�nding, streamlined environmental req�irements, and voluntary partnerships, while preserving local authority over how and where housing is best planned and approved. Consideration of the resol�tion may be informed by a brief examination of how the California Constitution allocates authority between the state and cities with respect to land use decisions. The constitution grants cities the power to adopt local laws to protect the p�blic's health, safefiy, and welfare. This grant is called the "police power," which is the basis for local land �se regulation. The constitution grants charter cities the additional power to adopt local laws affecting "municipal affairs." This power, commonly referred to as "home rule," is based on the principle that a city, rather than the state, is in the best position to identify and satisfy the needs of the local community. The constitution's broad grant of police power contains a significant limitation. Local law adopted under the police power is not valid if it "conflicts" with state law. A local law "conflicts" with state law when it regulates the same "field" in which fihe Legislature has stated its intent to occ�py. In that case, state law is said to "preempt" the local law and it cannot be enforced. An ordinance adopted by a charter city under the municipal affairs power cannofi be enforced if it affects a "matter of statewide concern." The s�bjects that have been identified as "matters of statewide concern" have changed over the years due to economic, social, and political circumstances. Since the 1960s, the state has enacted n�mero�s laws that limifi or preempt aspects of local land use and zoning authority. These laws include the Fair Employment and Housing Acfi, Housing Element Law, Housing Acco�ntability Act, Density Bon�s Law, Permit Streamlining Act, accessory dwelling �nit laws, California Environmental Qvality Act, and others. In recent years, the state has enacted several laws that Cal Cities was the leading opposition force against, as many of the proposals pre-empted local land use a�thority, limited public review, and constrained local flexibility. In support of its housing and land use legislation, the Legislature has cited a statewide housing crisis and the need for increased ho�sing prod�ction at all income levels while asserting that a �niform approach to local land use decision-making is required. 25 Discussion: The resol�tion does not prescribe a specific policy mechanism. The eight letters in support recommend creating a working group or committee to evalvate potential approaches, including legislative proposals, constitutional amendments, or ballot initiatives to strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters. A discussion of a strategy to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land �se matters will need to consider the California Constitution's framework for both preemption of police power enactments and municipal affairs, discussed above. It will also need to determine whether changes fio the California Constitution will be proposed, and whether they constitute an amendment or a revision, which require different processes. A constit�tional revision is a multistep process blending legislative consensus, voter support, and on occasion, a constitutional convention. It requires significant public engagement. A constitutional amendment would require a ballot initiative, which includes gathering enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot, building large coalitions to support election efforts, and campaigning to voters to s�pport the initiative. This process can involve significant costs. In the last major election for ballot initiatives in 2024, proponents spent �- 1�miiA�nca�� to qualify for the ballot and spent nearly 70C� �illi�ar� for the f�ll election cycle, averaging out to abo�t $100 million per ballot initiative. Cal Cities has been engaged in ballot advocacy for over 20 years. In the early 2000s, Cal Cities developed a ballot advocacy infrastructure fihat included forming an issue political action committee, fundraising, establishing a network of regional managers, and building a coalition with other organizations to �Itimately advocate on a ballot measure. Ballot advocacy req�ires the approval of the Board of Directors with a supermajority vote. In the Legislature, Cal Cities plays an active and infl�ential role to ensure that local flexibility and a�tonomy in the land �se and housing space is maintained by engaging on dozens of bills every legislative session to ensure that cities' voices are heard at the state Capitol. Below, you will find Cal Cities "Existing Policy" on local control, ho�sing, and land �se policies. Fiscal Impact The resol�tion itself would not have a significant direct fiscal impact. However, depending on what actions follow, the fiscal costs could be significant. 26 Existinq Cal Cities Policv Vision To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California's cities. Mission Statement To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians. We Believe • Local self-governance is the cornerstone of democracy. • Our strength lies in the �nity of our diverse comm�nities of interest. • In the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in solving problems. • In cond�cting the business of government with firansparency, openness, respect, and civility. • The spirit of honest public service is what builds communities. • Open decision-making fihat is of the highest ethical standards honors the public trust. • Cities are vital to the strength of the California economy. • The vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local a�tonomy. • The active participation of all city officials increases the League's effectiveness. • Partnerships and collaborations are essential elements of focused advocacy and lobbying. • Ethical and well-informed city officials are essential for responsive, visionary leadership and effective and efficient city operations. Zoni� Cal Cities believes local zoning is a primary function of cities and is an essential componenfi of home r�le. The process of adoption, implementation and enforcement of zoning ordinances should be open and fair to the public and enhance fihe responsiveness of local decision-makers. Stafie policy sho�ld leave local siting and use decisions to the city and not interfere with local prerogative beyond providing a constitutionally valid procedure for adopting local regulations. State agency siting of facilities, including campuses and office b�ildings, sho�id be s�bject to local notice and hearing requirements in order to meet concerns of the local community. Cal Cities opposes legislation that seeks to limit local authority over parking requirements. Housinq Element Hovsing issves should be addressed in the general plan as other planning issues are. The ho�sing element sho�ld be prepared for the benefit of local 27 governments and should have equal status with the other elements of the general plan. Encouraqe Full Community Participation Foster an open and inclusive community dialog�e and promote alliances and partnerships to meet community needs. Well-Planned New Growth Recognize and preserve open space, watersheds, environmental habitats, and agricultural lands, while accommodating new growth in compact forms, in a manner that: • De-emphasizes automobile dependency; • Integrates the new growth into existing communities; • Creates a diversity of affordable ho�sing near employment centers; • Provides job opport�nities for people of all ages and income levels. SUpp01"1': The following letters of concurrence were received: City of Banning City of Calimesa City of Canyon Lake City of Moreno Valley City of Norco City of Torrance Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula 28