The Latest News from TPA

SB 443 (Rubio) Moves to Senate Appropriations Committee

We are pleased to report that legislation sponsored by TPA client, the City of La Verne, has passed out of the Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee. Introduced by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), SB 443 would authorize cities that choose to join existing Joint Powers Authorities (JPAs) to transfer their senior staff to the JPA while maintaining their classic CalPERS status.

“As our City explores this partnership to enhance regional public safety services, retaining employees with Classic CalPERS status is critical to the success of a new dispatch center,” said La Verne Mayor Tim Hepburn. “SB 443 will foster enhanced partnership in the JPA and promote the retention of senior public safety officers, ensuring the initiative can move forward successfully and deliver long-term benefits to our communities.”

TPA has long championed both public safety and public employment-related legislation and is proud to work with cities advance collaborative solutions to keeping their communities safe.

SB 443 passed by a vote of 7 – 0 and now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee!

Pictured is TPA Senior Associate Carlin Shelby testifying on behalf of the City.

City of Mendota Secures $124,300

We are thrilled to announce that TPA has successfully secured $124,300 in competitive funding in partnership with the City of Mendota through CalRecycle‘s Beverage Container Recycling program!

This transformative funding will enable the City to increase beverage container recycling by purchasing and installing approximately six water refill stations and six beverage container recycling bins at four public parks throughout the city. Additionally, the funding will support the implementation of an education and outreach program to include signage at all parks locations within the community.

At TPA, we are proud to champion initiatives that improve and strengthen California communities. This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City to foster an energetic community that continues to experience growth and success.

Once again, congratulations, Mendota, and thank you to everyone that was involved in this success!

AB 370 (Carrillo) Moves to Senate Appropriations Committee

TPA is pleased to announce that legislation sponsored by our client, the City of Hesperia, has passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee! AB 370, authored by Assemblymember Juan Carrillo (D – Palmdale), will provide local governments with additional flexibility in responding to a Public Records Act Request when they experience a cyberattack.

“To respond to a PRA request to the fullest extent possible, AB 370 affords the City much needed flexibility when we cannot access servers and systems,” said Hesperia Mayor Allison Lee. “When under a cyberattack, local services and functions are disrupted, requiring swift response from the City to restore access, communications, and operations. Cyberattacks place significant strain on an agency’s IT infrastructure and staff, and this bill would allow agencies to focus on mitigating the attack and stabilizing systems so the City can be fully operational.”

At TPA, we are committed to assisting local governments become more resilient and offer a strong voice in advocating for policies that support their communities.

AB 370 passed on consent and now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill has enjoyed support from partners like the League of California Cities, California Special Districts Association, California State Association of Counties, Rural County Representatives of California, and the City of Chino Hills.

TPA Grants Unit Highlight

From identifying funding opportunities to crafting compelling applications, our dedicated Grants Team (or as we like to call them, our G-Unit!) is hard at work helping cities, counties, and special districts unlock new resources. Here’s a peek at the programs we’ve been working on this month!

• Department of Justice School Violence Prevention Program
• California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program
• Department of Justice Community-Oriented Policing Services Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Grant Program
• Department of Justice Community-Oriented Policing Services Safer Outcomes Grant Program
• Department of Justice Community-Oriented Policing Services Hiring Grant Program
• Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program
• Federal Emergency Management Agency Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant Program
• California Natural Resources Agency Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program

As always, we’re proud to serve as a trusted partner to our clients, helping them pursue transformative funding opportunities that enhance public safety, protect the environment, expand critical infrastructure, and invest in the overall well-being of their communities. Together, we’re transforming visions into realities!

TPA Sponsors Gardena Police Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic

TPA was proud to sponsor the Gardena Police Foundation’s 13th Annual Golf Classic!

Since 2006, the Foundation has been a vital partner to the Gardena Police Department and the broader community, providing grant funding to strengthen public safety, enhance community outreach, and support youth programs. In 2014, the Foundation launched its Annual College Scholarship, awarding local high school seniors with educational support. Starting in 2025, the scholarship fund doubled, now offering $16,000 per recipient.

We’re honored to support the City of Gardena and the Gardena Police Foundation in their mission to build a safer, stronger community. Thank you for your continued partnership and for being Champions for Better Communities!

TPA Volunteers at the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano

The entire TPA team was honored to volunteer at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano last week! We had a rewarding day packing fruits, vegetables, and packaged goods for distribution to the community, helping support the Food Bank’s mission to lead the fight to end hunger.

Each month, the Food Bank distributes enough emergency and supplemental food to provide 2.7 million meals, serving as a vital lifeline for individuals and families across the region.

Thank you to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano for your incredible work and the lasting impact you make in the community. TPA is proud to support your mission and looks forward to volunteering again soon! #TPAGivesBack