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Existing Cal Cities Policy <br />Vision <br />To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common <br />interests of California's cities. <br /> <br />Mission Statement <br />To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy <br />to enhance the quality of life for all Californians. <br /> <br />We Believe <br />• Local self-governance is the cornerstone of democracy. <br />• Our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities of interest. <br />• In the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in solving <br />problems. <br />• In conducting the business of government with transparency, openness, <br />respect, and civility. <br />• The spirit of honest public service is what builds communities. <br />• Open decision-making that is of the highest ethical standards honors the <br />public trust. <br />• Cities are vital to the strength of the California economy. <br />• The vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local <br />autonomy. <br />• The active participation of all city officials increases the League's <br />effectiveness. <br />• Partnerships and collaborations are essential elements of focused <br />advocacy and lobbying. <br />• Ethical and well-informed city officials are essential for responsive, <br />visionary leadership and effective and efficient city operations. <br /> <br />Zoning <br />Cal Cities believes local zoning is a primary function of cities and is an essential <br />component of home rule. The process of adoption, implementation and <br />enforcement of zoning ordinances should be open and fair to the public and <br />enhance the responsiveness of local decision-makers. State policy should leave <br />local siting and use decisions to the city and not interfere with local prerogative <br />beyond providing a constitutionally valid procedure for adopting local <br />regulations. State agency siting of facilities, including campuses and office <br />buildings, should be subject to local notice and hearing requirements in order to <br />meet concerns of the local community. Cal Cities opposes legislation that seeks <br />to limit local authority over parking requirements. <br /> <br />Housing Element <br />Housing issues should be addressed in the general plan as other planning issues <br />are. The housing element should be prepared for the benefit of local <br />27 <br />Page 317 of 318