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<br />ENERGY COMMISSION BEGINS <br />REGULATORY PROCESS ON <br />TRANSMISSION CORRIDOR <br />ZONE PLANNING <br /> <br />The California Energy Commission (CEC) has <br />begun a process to develop regulations that will <br />implement SB 1059 (Escutia, Chapter 638, <br />Statutes of 2006). The bill is intended to promote <br />better long term planning for future electronic <br />transmission lines by designating transmission <br />corridor zones (transmission corridors) on state <br />and private lands available for future high-voltage <br />electricity transmission projects. <br /> <br />It is important for cities that may be affected by <br />the designation of transmission corridors to <br />become involved in CEC's regulatory process and <br />review the law. More information regarding SB <br />1059 and CEC's implementation process is <br />available at CEC's Transmission Corridor and <br />Implementation website, www.energv.ca.aov/ <br />sb1059. <br /> <br />Cities are encouraged to sign up for e-mail <br />updates about SB 1059, energy corridor and <br />transmission line issues, by joining the California <br />State Energy Commission sa 1059 listserv. The <br />League had originally been opposed to SB 1059, <br />but removed its opposition once the bill had been <br />significantly amended. <br /> <br />r-----------------~ <br /> <br />You Could Have Your Own <br /> <br />Subscription to <br /> <br />Western City magazine. <br /> <br />Subscribe Today! <br /> <br />Only Western City magazine brings you <br />practical ideas and information you need to <br />know about local government in California. <br />Western City magazine presents big-picture <br />policy issues and trends in a format suited <br />for busy professionals, with concise feature <br />articles and in-depth series that explore <br />statewide issues. Stay informed about city <br />issues across California. Subscribe today. <br />Visit: www.westerncitv.com/of. <br /> <br />L_________________~ <br /> <br />REPORT ON DEPARTMENT <br />OF HOMELAND SECUR.lTY <br />GRANTS RELEASED <br /> <br />8A <br />Page 7 <br /> <br />The Congressional Research Service re- <br />leased a report on December 22,2006, detailing <br />the grants given by the U.S. Department of Home- <br />land Security (DHS) to state and local govern- <br />ments. <br /> <br />These grants, which are allocated primarily at <br />the discretion of DHS, are intended to enhance <br />homeland security. In addition to summarizing <br />seven DHS grant programs, the report also gives <br />a state-by-state analysis of state and local spend- <br />ing on pUblic safety more generally. <br /> <br />For a copy of the report, visit the "Issues" <br />section ofwww.nlc.org. The report is under the <br />heading of "Homeland Security & Public Safety." <br /> <br />. * = . . . . ~ . . . . . K> . . . . . . . . . <br /> <br />ANNUAL CONE from page 1 <br /> <br />The League's 2007 Annual Conference Pro- <br />gram Planning Advisory Committee will be consid- <br />ering session ideas for any topic area. To submit <br />your ideas, a fully-completed proposal packet is <br />due on or before noon on Friday, January 19. The <br />packet is available at www.cacities.org/ac. Any <br />individual, group, business or organization may <br />submit a proposal suggestion. <br /> <br />Who are the thought leaders that understand <br />municipal government and the issues our cities <br />face on a daily basis? What are the vital issues <br />our membership must learn to succeed beyond <br />2007? This is an exciting opportunity to share your <br />ideas, knowledge and expertise with local govern- <br />ment staff, elected officials and decision makers! <br /> <br />The 2007 annual conference will be held at the <br />Sacramento Convention Center from September <br />5-8, under the theme of "Cities...Shaping <br />California's Future." <br /> <br />PAGE 2 . PRIORITY FOCUS <br />January 5, 2007 . Issue #1 <br /> <br />Visit the League's Official Website..www.cacities.org <br />