View webinar recordings, presentations, and additional resources using the links below.

COVID-19

• Transparency, Public Access & Trust Keeping Local Government Open Through Social Distancing (April 1, 2020)
• Managing Human Resources During a Public Health Crisis (April 2, 2020)
• Staying Connected – Tips and Tactics for Effective External Communication Despite Social Distance (April 7, 2020)
• Financial Uncertainty During COVID-19: Budget Forecasting & Financial Tips for Local Government Leaders (April 29, 2020)
• New Public Poll on Local Taxes, Rate Increases & More – Informing Policy Decisions (May 27, 2020)
• Health Data for COVID Recovery Decision-Making – A Snapshot of Anthem’s C19 Explorer Tool (June 17, 2020)
• Reframing the Local Planning Process (June 18, 2020)
• It’s Not Too Late…Navigating FEMA Public Assistance with VANIR (June 24, 2020)
• COVID-19 Impact on the U.S. and California Economies (June 25, 2020)
• Resetting the Local Economy after COVID-19 (July 9, 2020)
• Preparing Vulnerable Californians for Natural Disaster (July 15, 2020)
• Tips and Tools to Engage Your Community in a Digital Environment (July 29, 2020)
• Rethinking Natural Disasters After COVID-19: Building Local Resilience to Earthquakes, Mudslides & Wildfires (August 17, 2020)
• Technical Assistance Workshop: Public Engagement for Housing Elements During COVID (September 1, 2020)
• Fiscal Matters & Labor Negotiations: Practical Solutions For Public Agencies During COVID-19 (October 1, 2020)
• Campaigning During COVID-19: Practical Solutions for Fielding an Election & Running a Campaign During COVID (October 2, 2020)

Civics Education & Workforce Pillar

• Local Government Apprenticeship & Workforce Strategies (March 31, 2020)

Ethics & Transparency Program

• Get Your Public Meetings Back on Track! Tips and Tricks for Effective Meetings (April 12, 2018)
• Municipal Elections: From Start to Finish (March 1, 2018)
• Tips to Promote and Ethical and Transparent Culture (December 5, 2017)
• Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest (November 16, 2017)
• The Brown Act (November 1, 2017)
• Abstentions and Disqualifications – Conflicts of Interest (October 22, 2017)
• Understanding the Brown Act (September 29, 2016)
• Abstentions and Disqualifications – Conflicts of Interest and When to Step Aside (September 22, 2016)
• Promoting Personal and Organizational Ethics (August 31, 2016)
• Form 700 and Recent Updates to FPPC Regulations (July 27, 2016)
• What Every Business Needs to Know About California Public Integrity Law in Dealing with Government Entities (October 6, 2015)
• Brown Act Webinar: Keeping Clerks Ahead of the Curve (June 10, 2013)

Public Engagement Program

• Public Engagement: When to Use a Professional Facilitator (December 14, 2017)
• Are You Ready for Public Engagement? A Conversation for Cities, Counties and Special Districts (November 8, 2017)
• Engaging Your Community through Surveys and Polls (June 7, 2017)
• Meeting and Exceeding LCFF Public Engagement Requirements (October 7, 2014)
• Technology, Tools and Techniques to Improve Public Engagement (June 18, 2014)
• How to Ensure Your Budget Meets Your Community’s Needs (March 5, 2014)
• Partnering with Community Based Organizations for More Inclusive Public Engagement (November 14, 2013)
• How Local Governments Can Support Citizenship for Eligible Lawful Permanent Residents in California (October 17, 2013)
• Effective Public Engagement Dealing with Deeply Held Concerns and Organized Opposition in Public Engagement Activities (March 13, 2013)

Collaboration and Partnerships Program

• Tools and Approaches to Address Homelessness (June 7, 2018)
• Hope for Homelessness (March 7, 2018)
• Planning a Healthier Future: Partnerships with Purpose (June 14, 2016)
• Improving Community Wellness through Collaboration (February 23, 2016)
• Achieving Positive Outcomes for Safety and Violence Prevention Through Collaboration (October 19, 2016)

Sustainability Program

• SB1383 Reducing Short-Lived Climate Pollutants in CA (June 23, 2020)
• Tips to Streamline the Planning Process for Recycling Facilities (April 14, 2015)
• Understanding CEQA Guidelines: What You Need to Know for Recycling Infrastructure Projects (March 10, 2015)
• The Future of Recycling Programs : Sustainable Funding Sources (December 2, 2014)
• Financing Recycling Programs: Applying Existing California Law (November 4, 2014)
• Creating Safe Walking and Bicycling Communities: A New Toolkit Orientation (June 25, 2013)
• Sustainable Communities Learning Network Brownbag Series (December 2012 – April 2013)
• Low-Carbon Fuels & Green Building Webinar: Simi Valley’s Innovative Efficient Transportation Revenue Source (April 23, 2013)
• Effective Public Engagement Dealing with Deeply Held Concerns and Organized Opposition in Public Engagement Activities (March 13, 2013)
• Land Use & Community Design Webinar: City of Delano Achieves Broad Public Engagement for Health & Inclusiveness (January 15, 2013)
• Efficient Transportation Webinar: Solano County Safe Routes to School (December 4, 2012)
• Climate Adaptation Planning Tools for California Local Governments (May 15, 2012)
• Beacon Award Recognition Program Offers Free Informational Webinars
  • How to Participate in the Beacon Award Recognition Program – Understanding the Basics (March 6, 2012)
  • The Beacon Award: From Participant to Award Winner, Moving Your Agency Forward (April 3, 2012)
• Financing Sustainability Webinar Series:
  • Opportunities to Fund Local Parks and Open Space (January 31, 2012)
  • Financing Energy at the Local Level (December, 6, 2011)
  • Accessing State Funding, Resources & Tools (October 18, 2011)
• Helping Struggling Families Afford Health Insurance and Healthy Food for Their Children (October 21, 2010)
• AB 32 & SB 375 Legal Analysis Webinar (September 8, 2010)
• Commercial Recycling Webinar Series:
  • Adopting a Commercial Recycling Ordinance – How to Get Started (June 30, 2010)
  • Creating Effective Commercial Recycling Education and Outreach Activities (October 6, 2010)
  • Creating Effective Enforcement and Compliance Elements for Commercial Recycling (December 16, 2010)
  • Recycling Programs at Apartment Complexes: Success Tips for Local Officials (April 7, 2011)
  • Understanding California’s Proposed Commercial Recycling Regulations: What Local Agencies Need to Know About the Education, Outreach and Monitoring Requirements (May 2, 2011)
• Making Sure Your Community Has a Voice in Your Region’s Plan for Growth (July 7, 2010)
• Tools and Resources for Sustainable Community Planning at the Local Level (February 16, 2010)