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�� HIGHLIGHTS OF NOVEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING In addition to selecting 2006 strategic goals, Association of Health Plans in a joint effort to the League board of directors addressed a num- enroll poor children in the federal Healthy Families ber of other topics at its November meeting: health insurance program. Phase I of this pro- gram has just been funded by the WeIlPoint Telecommunications and Pension Reform. Foundation. This wilt consist of focus groups to The board received information and gave direction identify how best to work with cities to iden#ify on these critical issues. The League has active those kids who are eligible for no or low-cost task forces on both topics, providing the opportu- health insurance. The board reviewed p�oject nity to tap city and industry expertise and advice. plans, authorized the executive committee to serve as the project oversight committee and Legislative Year in Review Dominated by authorized the creation of a technical advisory the November Special Election, 2005 yielded the committee. For more information, contact Yvonne lowest number of new bills signed into law in Hunter at (916) 658-8242 or yhunterCg�cacities.orq recent history — just 729, well below a typical year. Citiesfaredverywell. Highlightsincluded: •••••••••••••••••�•••••• • Proposition 1A. It worked — no additional LEAGUE from page 1 local budget raids were approved. • Early repayment of the 2003 VLF Gap Strategic Focus in 2006: To support policies Loan — few could anticipate the state repaying its that directly promotes the development and debts, not just on time, but early. redevelopment of healthy and safe cities. • Full funding for Proposition 42 transpor- Strategic Goals: Building on the progress tation funds. made on similar goals in 2005, the board deter- mined that, again in 2006, the League and its Possible Proposition 42 Reform Campaign. divisions, departments, caucuses and policy The board again affirmed its desire to secure and committees will focus iYs advocacy work on the protect permanent funding for transportation following: projects under Proposition 42. To achieve this, the board authorized staff to explore possible co- . Infrastructure: Expanded funding for state sponsorship of a Prop. 42 reform initiative on the and local investment in the physical infrastructure 2006 statewide ballot. of California, including, but not limited to, its Board Adopts 2006 League Budget. The roadways, bridges, levees, parks, libraries, and board adopted the League budget for calendar systems for delivering and treating water, waste- year 2006. The budget includes a 5 percent dues Water and storm water. increase, which will allow the League to maintain Housing: Expanded housing supply and momentum and direct the full measure of League affordability for al Californians, consistent with the resources to the strategic priorities selected for 2006. The League is well financed overall and P�anning and environmental quality objectives of has adequate reserves, but the board approved a the League's Principles for Smart Growth and the number of actions and directed staff to implement League's mission to restore and protect local a plan over the next three years to ensure a control. balanced budget. • Redevelopment: Protection of redevelop- Cities for Healthy Kids. In a 2003 action, the ment funding and authority, the critical tools board approved the League working with th� necessary for local investment in future affordable California Teachers Association and the C�tifornia housing and the infrastructure so necessary for the continued expansion of the California economy. Visit the League's Official Website--www.cacities.org PRIORITY FOCUS - PAGE 7 December 2, 2005 - Issue #46