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January 3, 1991
Tbe Ronora~le City Council
palo Alto, California
Members of the council!
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This is an information report. No Council action is required.
Prior to the League of Califo~la cities Annual Conference I which
was held in Anaheim on October 22-24" the council reviewed the
resolutions which were to be considered at the Conference,
determined the City's positions on each, and instructed the
council's voting delegate accordingly.
council guidelines adopted April 18. 1988 instruct that followinq
the Annual Leaque Conference a report to council will be prepared:
informing Council of the adopted resolutions and indicating how the
Council's deleqate voted on e~ch.
The attacbaent, which has just been received "from the Lea-que"
indicates on pages 3-7 the title5 of all 58 resolutions which were
considered by the League and contains the text of each of the 351
resolutions which 'Were adopted by the-Leaque General Assembly.. 7..h§
actions by the General Assembly yere cons1atent with the Council's
instructions t.o its voting delegate, with the following exceptioTls;
The General Assembly approved Resolution 21 ~hich the council had
disapproved. rhls resolution e~ressed oppgsition to Proposition
13D (timber harvesting) and the Council felt it inappropriate to
express a position on this ballot proposition.
The General Assembly chose to refer to policy committees tor study
Resolution 31 [compensation for federal military reductions) which
the Council disapproved, and Resolutions )3 (business logo siqn
programs) and 47 (pet food tax) which the Council approved.
Two other resolutions which the council approved did not reach the
General Assembly: no action was taken on Resolution 32 (low income
rental housing) :because recently passed state legislation had
enacted all the provisions requested in the resolution; Resolution
41 (ill.qal ilUBiqrant felons) was disapproved by the General
Resolutions Committee.
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••• olution 4g (low-income housiT\9 reilbbursements) on which the
Council had concurred with the Leaque poliey Committee's
preliminary recommendation of No Action l was substantially amended
and. approved by the General Assembly ..
Four resolutions on which the Council had take~ no position were
8J1Onq those approve" by the General Assembly; these 'Were number~ 4,
29, '4, and 50.
Respectfully submitted,
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Manaqer
AttacMent
0IR:103:91
League of California Cities
,«lQK ~El • SACRAMEN10, CA 9M1.c • [816) 444-$'1'90
Sacramento, CA
November, l~O,)
TO: CITY MANAGERS -FOR TIiE A TIENTION OF MAYORS, COUNCil
MEMBERS, CiTY AlTORIIIEYS AND OrnER APPROPRiATE cm'
OFFlClAlS
Attached are the resolutions adopted, including petitioned resolutions, at the 92nd Leap.
Armual Conference held in Anaheim, October 22-24, 1990, These resolutions represent
!be culmination of a year-long development and review process by !be policy committe ...
by individual cille .. and by League divisions and departments Iltroughout tile ,tate. The P'''''''''' ,",-as open affording literally bundreds of city officials the opportunity 10 participate
directly. We geDUinely appreciale your involvetnent.
The resolutioDs process becomes meaningless unless every effort is made 10 impltment
!be resolutions ill the spirit in wbicb they ..,cre approved. The Leaguc', Board of Directors.
divisions, departmenIs. policy committees and individual city officials will be asl<ed
throughout the coming year ro develop and support federal, state and lo<aI actioos 10
implemeDl Ibese poli<:ies.
Thanlc you for your continued support.
DonBelll1inghooen
Executivc DirecIor
Norm Woods
Mayor, South Lake Tahoe
President, League of California Cities
League of California Cities
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RESOun10NS ADOPTED
9Znd ANNUAL CONFERENCE
A."IAHEIM
OCTOBER 23, 1990
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I. FINAL REPORT ON RESOLtmONS
The Annual C<lnference was held iD AnaIlcim on October 21·24, 1990. The General
~solutions C<lmmlttee met OIl October 22 al Ihe Anrmal C<lnference aDd conside red a
lotal of 58 resolutions. (Reso~.ltions #~, S7, and 58 WCTe initiated al lbe C<lnfereoce by
';gnalUTe of 46 designa!ed voting delegates, pursuanl 10 the League C<lns!inaion and
Bylaws.)
or the 58 resolutions, 39 resolutions were awoyed and fOlWSrded to the GeDe ral Assembly
for adopticn, including !be three initialed resolutions. Eighl resolutions were Teferred 10
the Board of Directors of !be League for assignmenllO awopriate committees or divisions
of lhe League for further sludy. Resolutions were rcferred 10 !he Board in those cases in
whicb Ihere was insufficienl information avallabJe 10 enable the C<lmmittee to awove or
disapprove the resolutions on their "",lit, or for whicll further study and revie .. · was felt
appropriatc. Failure of !be General Resolutions Committee to recommend adoption of
these resolutions by lbe Gen<:ral Assembly does IlOl mean !hal lbey will DOt rooeive further
con.<ideralion or be approved at a later date.
The General Assembly approved 11Ie rerommendaticns of 11Ie GeDeral Resolutions
Committee in all resolulions except #4. 34, and 57. The .. resolutions were amended and
approved by !be General Assembly.
The resolutions adopted and reproduced bere represent the policy direction th.I the
organization will take for 1991 and beyond. Many positions were unanimous, others were
!:ot. However, eonsensus was achic.ed through a deliberale and open process. We wish
to sincerely thank all city officials woo served as members of policy romminees, the
General Resoluticns C<lmmittee, .nd !he official voting delegales of the member cities who
participated in tile development of !be<e policies.
IV. PRELIMINARY HISTORY OF RfSOLtlllONS
ksoIutimu have been flT'1UP"'l by policy committees 10 whic~ they Iur.;. /Jeen
a.uigned. PIe/& 1IO/e some resolutions have been assigrvd to more than one
ctmrmittee. ~ resolutions tlTt noted by this sign (#).
KEY TO REVIEWING BODlFS KEy ro ACUONS TAKEt;
I. Poticy Committu • Preliminary A Approvc
2-Policy Committee -Fmal D Disapprove +
3. Oe.eral Re5OI"tioDS Commit .... N No Actio. +
4. Oeneral Assembly R Rerer 10 appropriate policy
committee for sNdy t
ACDON AMPIlfJCATIDN FOOJNQIES •• Amend
• Subject matter revered in
another re5OIution
.. Policy Committee will make
recommendation at
October 21 meeting
... Existing League poii<)'
.... l..ocaJ authority presently exists
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Aa • Amend and approvc
ABa· Approve"';ll\ additional
amendmenl(s)
Ra • Amend and rerer as amended \0
appropriate poI:cy C(·rnmiuee
for stlXly+
Raa .. Additional amendments and refer
Do Amend (for clarity or brevity) and
Disapprove +
Na Amend (for clarity or brevity) and
lake N<> Action +
W Withdrawn by Sponsor +
+ .. Except for initiated resolutions.,
resolutions with thi~ recommendation
from th. General Resolutions Committee
are DO! reponed on the floor of the
General Assembly.
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Resolutions Referred to Administratiyc Stnim Cpmmittee
1. RESOLUTION RElATING TO PERSOr.'NEL AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
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ReetHed 10:
Committee on Employee Relations
Committee on Administrative Services
WHEREAS, matters pertaining to employee relations and personnel adn-Jnis1ration
.,.. becoming increasingly complex and of ever greater concern in the conduct of municipal
affairs; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities 'Action for llIe 90s" plan contains an
Administration and HU!llan Resources element which c:aJ1s for the development of proactive
positions re.lating to labor relations and human resoura: management issue~ enhance me nt
of effective service delivery and encouragement of staff training to be.ter meet the needs
o! a rapidly changing and diverse population; and
VlHERE.AS, ~:sonne~ directors and buman rC50UTce specialists serving in California
cities. possess a wealth of experience, expertise. and ability to assist in the resolu tion of
personnel problems and the implementation of the Administration and Human Resources
element of the aforementioned Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, these resource, can be most effectively utilized by form~lIy
in<:0fJ>0f3ting them iuto the organizational structure of the League of California Cities; now,
therefore. be it
RESOL YEO, by the Genera' Ao;sembly of the League of California Cities assembled
in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that the League CTeate a Department
of P.""nne! and Employee Relation; by amending the League of California Cities' Bylaws
as fonows:
ARTIClE VI -DEPA!UMENTAL ORGANIZATION, SECIlOllO 1 -
DEPARTMENTS
There are hereby created the [onawing departments of the League, to "';C
Depanment of Mayors and Olunc" Members
Department of City Attorneys
Department of Fiscal Officers
Department of Public Wooks Officers
Department of City Managers
Department of Planning and Community Development
Department of Police Oli"rs
Dep:mment of FIre cruefs
Department of Recreation, Parks and Community Services
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~partrnent or City Oerks
~partment or Personnel and Employee Relations
Other departm<:nts may be ereated by resolution at the Annu,l Conference_
ARTICLE IV -BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SECOON 2 -STAGGERED TERMS
The terms of the Dircclors shall be staggered. so that the term.~ of apprOXimill!!!:
one-half of the member> of the Board shon expire each year. The terms of the
Directors from the departm<nts of Fis<al Omcers, Public Works Officers. M.Jo"
and CounCIl Members, Planning and Community ~velopmen!, Fire Dids, 01)
Oerks and the follo"';ng regional divisions: Central Valiey, Imperial Coun!).
Monterey Bay, North Bay, Redwood Empire, Sacramento Valley and Son Diego
County 5hall expire in the even·numbered years; and the terms. of the Directnrs in
the departmenl' of City Attorneys, City Managers, Police Chid" Recreation. Parb
and Community Services, Personnel and Employee Relations and tl,. following
regional divi..~ions: Channel Countie5, Inland Empire. Desert~Mountain,. East Buy. Los
Angel« Coun~!. Orange County. Peninsula and South San Joaquin Valley shall
expire in the odd·numbered years..
~. RESOumO~ RElATING TO UNINSURED MOTORISTS
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ReferTed tQ:
Dave Karp. Mayor. San Leandro
Committee on Arlministrati\'e Senices
WHEREAS, state insurance officials estimate that 25 percent C",c the passenger c:.trs
ir. eaHf()l'nia are uninsured; and
WHEREAS. the nationwide number of serious accidents caused by uninsured
,OOt"'islS has increased by 40 percent over the last decade; and
\\'HEREAS, uninsured filolorists who cause accidents often do nm have the ahilitv
1.0 p~jr r,r the personal and property damages the:y cause. thereby abrogaling thei-r
re),p<Jn. ... ib:!.ty to their victim!'; and
lo't I"l2.REA5. to cover the costs created by uninsured motorists, insurance rates are
mk-. _<':'ed for those drivers who do comply with the law and de purchas< insurance.
then:hy ir.;x>sing a burdet'l Ol'l law-abiding citize~ and
WHEREAS, existing enforcement of mandatory insurance laws has not been
..!:ifective in reducing the number of uninsured motorists Of the Dumber of accidenlo;; s;J.id
motorist .. aTC cau~ing; and
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WHEREAS, enforcement 0( financial responsibility laws would de<'",,,, the total
number 0( veblclei driYen In California, thus reducing traffle congestion; now. therefore. be
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RESOL VFD. by the General Assembly 0( the League of California Ci:", as'" m hied
in Annual Conference in Anaheirr, Oc1ober lJ. 1990. that the Leogue '''ppm!
implementation of & 'tatewide administrative program to be instituled comprised of tho
foUOI'Iing elements:
1. Eacb California vebide owner would be required to provide adequate proof or
financial respolI!\ibility priur to registering his or her vebicle.
2. L'15urance companies would be required 10 notify the Departmem of MOlor Vehicles
when the registered owner'. insurance on & vchide lapsed, in which case the
Department 0( MOIO!' Vehides would ..,spend the registration 01 that yehicle. Thus,
no vcbkle a.mld be regis!ered or maintain its registration wi1hoIJ t proof of financi iiI
responsjbility.
3. Unregistered vehides would be subjed to impoundmenL
4. An impounded vehicle could be redeemed by its owner upon proof of valid
registration, which would necessarily include proof of financial r.spon.,jbl1ity. If a
.ebicle owner did not redeem an impounded vehicle, administrative proceedings
would be instituted to forfeit the .ehicle.
5. Forfeited vehicles would be sold and the proceeds would be applied to pay impound
foes and Ibe administration ree 10 cover tile program cost.
Resolutions Referred C9 CommuniI)' Strikes CommjUee
7. RESOLUTION RElATING TO ELDER CARE
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Be f'::TTCd to:
City of Los Angeles
ComfT"jtlees on Community Services and Employee ReJatl(jns
WHEREAS, people are living longer. and families are or.en faced with the dilemma
of finding appropriate care fo< tIleir elderly relatiyes; and
WHEREAS, with more families now depending on two incomes to survive .. wor'keis
are finding that Ibeir job responsibilities frequently conflict with the need to care for an
aging or ill parent or spouse. A recent busine .. survey indicated that 28 percent of its
employees over the age 0( 30 were providing some form of care for an elderly family
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member. Nearly 8 percent reported spending 35 hours or more per week-almost the
equi •• lent of • fun-time job-<aring for an older relative; and
WHER~ these conflicts between fantily and workplace le~ponsrnijitiei can (Teale
• silU<ltioD which is detrimental 10 both the employer and the employ.e. The empln\,cr
suffers ",hen the employu mw;t be absent becau,", of the employee's caregiving
resporwbilitics or is distracted whIle at work because 01 concern about a relative. The
employee suffers from physical and emotional rue.. due \0 juggling conflicting
responsibilities at work amJ at home; such conf1ku frequently result w. employees' suffering
stress-related illness, ro.. of lime from work, eve. early retirement; and
WHEREAS, it is apparent that programs 10 assisl employees in caring for aging
relative. will be beneficial to .. "rkers and 10 emplOj'ers &nd Wlli , .. ult in fewer Slre<,·
related illnesses. reduced absenteeism, &nd increased prod uctiYiI); DOW, therefore, be il
RESOL YED, by !be General As.embly of the League of California Cities assembled
in Annual Come-.rence in Anaheim. October 23. 1990, that the League continue to
encourage its memben to promote elder care at the local level. including e~ansion of
ranu1y leave poticie .. and the development of adult day eare facilities; and, be it furtber
RESOLVED,lt,. I.e.guerontinue to supportst,te and feder.llegislation to e><pond
the availability of faml1y-centered adult day care faCllities and intergenerational CCl.re
faclli ties.
JO. RESOLUTION RELATING TO WELFARE OF CHIlDREN
~-.. , ... """"",,. City of Westminster
Ref~rred to: Committee OD Comrnuruty Services
V.'HEREAS, the children of our community are the bope of the future; and
WHEREAS, in this ... r-changing and fast-paced wOlid, many children have becom,
the victirr.s of neglect, botb intentional .nd uninlenliona~ which affect their mental and
physical well-being; and
WHEREAS, tbe prevention of drug abuse and gang activities, child abuse, providing
housing fu.-the homeless, and providing affordable, quality child eare for children of
working parents, and access to health care are of major imponance; and
WHEREAS, through these efforts, the leaders of our communities will assure that
.:10 children are raised in a nunuring environment, permitting them to gTOW both menlaily
and physically 10 • productive adulthood; and
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WHEREAS, the League of California Cities, the Co"n!), Supervison Modation of
California. and the California School Boards Asso<iatio. have joined together to form •
statewide Committee on Youth Policy 10 ad~r .... in. coor~.ted r.tanner, issues affecting
youth; lIOW, thenefore, be it
ilESOL YEO, by the Gcneral Assembly 0{ the League of Cal,forni. Cities aI,emold
in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that the League ,ontinue 10 a<li'ely
.... pport a.,d participate in tbe activities 0( the Committee on Youth Policy as a mechanism
for cioe!, scbools and counties to coordinate efforts to address matters of mutua] concern
and potential activities relating to the youth of our state.
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11. RESOUITION RELATII'iG TO TEEN YOUTIi
S!l!Im,
. Referred to:
Community Services Po~cy Co!l11ninee
Community Services Policy Committee
WHEREAS, by the year 2000, California is projecred to add one and one·half
million ciJndren to the current population of seven million; and
WHEREAS, the teen populalion between the ages 0{ 13-18 represent a .ignificant
portion 0( the overaIl youth population wi.bin our c:ommunitics; and
WHERF.AS, due to peer pressure, this population is vulnerable to drugs and alcoho!,
early pregnan.'j', running away, dropping out or school at an early age. gang inlluen<es,
pbysical and sexual abuse, and other roc:ietal problems; and
WHEREAS, the quality or Iif. for teenage youth ultimately impacts their future as
productive, contributing adults, as wen as affects the economic and social wen.being of
cities; and
WHEREAS, it is important for young people to be resporu;ible and take ownership
for ,he ir actions. and to learn to pre vi de inpul and be a part of the gave rnme ntal dedsion
making P'DCe5S; and
WHEREAS. the League 0{ California Cities, the County Supervison Association of
CaiiforlL< and the California School Boards Association have joined togetber to ferm a
st~tewide. Committe~ on Youth Policy to address, in a coordinated manru:r. issues affecting
youth; !lOW, therefore, be it
RESOL V"cD, by the General Assembly of the League 0{ California Cilies assembled
in Annual Conference~, Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that the League support, through the
statewide Committee on Youth Policy and other means, making teen youth a priority io
cities by enwungin& mmmurnties \0 develop youth advir.ory boards, youth in government
days, civic volunteer programs, appointing youth to existing boards and/or commissiOns, and
e:ncollraging youth 10 provide viable input via otber govemmenlal forums; and, be it fur,her
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RE-<:Ql ... YEO, that the League support legislation which devote~ resources to be
avaHable 10 cities for the e1pansion of services for teen youth and for the facilitation of
networking belWeen public and private organiz.aticns serving this important population.
13. RESOWTION RELATING TO TIlE BICENTENNIAL OF THE U.S.
CONSTITlmON AND TIlE BILL OF RlGHTS
S!wm: Department of Recreation. Parks and Community Services
Referred to: Committee on Community Services
WHEREAS, the U.S. Cong'e .. e>ctended the life of the Commission on LO.
Bicentennial of the United States Constitution and Bill or Rights to December 31,1991, to
cn.'ure Ihat !be 200th anniversary or the s;gning and ratification of the Bill of Right' i.,
properly mm."emorated; and
WHEREAS. the State of California Bicentennial Commi!i~jon '!"'''as estahlished to
stimulate" a<:tivity in municipalities and ('()r.lmunities throughout our state to beighten
awarene!\S and deepen the importance and understanding of both our Constitution and Bill
of Right'; and
WHE.REAS, the Constitution, amended by the Bill of Rights, was designed to protect
ninorities .. thet'her political, religious,. economic Oi ethnLc,. from possthle tyranny at the
hands or any majority that might oontrol our cenfral government; no~'. therefore. be it
RESOL YED. by 'he General Assemhly of tile League of California Cities assemhled
in Annual Conference in Anahei~ Ocloher 23, 1990, that LIte League continue to
encourage its municipal membership, individuals and Ofgaruzatiom; 10 appropriately observe
i.he cond".!s~on of the Bicentennial of our Constitution and its companion. the Bill of Rights,.
;.:r.r! cor.:riTI;;e to edlC) former Supreme Court Oief Justice and Bkentennial Chairman
W."en E. Burger's message "'0 provide a hiSlory and civic lesson for all of us.·
1~. RESCi.t.:TION RELATING TO NATIONAL ENDOWMElIoT FOR THE ARTS
.52!!:t-:: Department of Recreation, Parks and Community Services
Se' eued to: Comminee on Community Services
WHEREA.S. the league of California aties bas recogntU'd Ihu! the arts enl1anr-~
,,~T qualily 0( Ufe by helping to define a nation~s and a communitts. idemiry. \'alLleS and
reritage, contributing to rross--cuItk!al communication and developing creative pTobter':".~
5ic,:ving skills.;. and
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WHEREAS. public investmenr in the zrts stimulates economic grO\o1.1.h. aHra;:L,
business and corporate invest.ment to a:mmunities, promotes downtown and neighborhood
revilalizatioo, spun lourisn, enhances the image 0( our communities and naooo, and
ellCOUl'3l!es inn<waticm and insp' .... tion in society; and
WHEREAS, 11>e National Endowment for the Am' (NEAl 2S-year history 01
promoting aeativity and cultural vitaliI)' has enabled & OourL<hing 0( the arts 11>rough over
&5,000 gra,'lts nationally, which have benefitted both \..,. SUlle and Caiilornia citie,; and
WHEREAS. 11>. rostrktiv. language approved by Congress in 1989 would have tlle
effect of promoting (:.ensorship ard inhibiting creativity ....-ithin the art.~ community; and
WHEREAS, tbe Endowment', citizen panel syst."" local matching ,.quir.monts for
grants and reviews by the presidentially-appointed Nati<Jnal Council on tbe Am and il<
chairman prmide appropriate checl<s and balanees in regard 10 federal funding for the arts;
DOW. therefore, be it
RESOL YEO, by tbe General Assembly 0( Ihe League of California Cities assembled
in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, thai tbe League joins the U.S.
Conference of Mayors in supporting reauthorization of the National Foundation of tbe Am
and Humanities Act of 1965 am::! continued funding for the National Endo\\'II1ent of the
A..'"ts, National' Enoo..ment for the Humanities" and the Institute of Museum Services
",i!hout restrktive langu age.
15. RESOWTION RELATING TO POSmYE SELF-ESTEEM
S2Yru: Department of Recreation, Parks and Community Services
~tcft rred to: Committee on Community Senices
WHEREAS, 11le California Ta,..t Force to Promote Self-Esteem and Personal and
Social Responsibility (CfFPSEPSR) bas completed its reporllo the California Legi,Talure;
and
WHEREAS. this r,porI identifieS key principle. relative 10 self~'leem and the
!oiluwirlt sxial issues that have betn found to have a compelling correlation with low self·
es~eerr.:
L CrUne and VIOlence
:t D;ug .nd Alcohol Abuse
3_ Failure to Leam in Sehool
4_ Child and Spou..u Abuse
5_ Tun Pregnancy
6" Cbrcmic Welfare Dependency'. and
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WHEREAS, the basic premise of this report i.. thaI "If our society. through ali its
institutions, could better tehabHitaLc and nurt\Jrc: se1f-.esteem, our most enduring social
problems couid be prevented;" and
WHEREAS, the League of California at;.s has determined tha, there are numerous
areas of common !iOclal .concern re1ating 10 human de\"elopmcnt that exist between the
Lc:Igue and the T .. k For~ ... &J1kulatod by Assemblyman John Vasconcellos'
CIFPSEPSR ropo"1; and
WHEREAs" community programs in tbe arts, recrea:.ion. IJbrarks and community
5el¥ices. can playa vita! role in creating positive self-esteem,. and that Ihese programs have
a definite economic benr::fit to cities; now, therefore. be. it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of tIlo Leaglle of California Cities a'5embled
in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that the Leagllo continue to
encourage cities to assess their programs as tbey relate to positive self..eMeem and that they
shouid be encouraged 10 share resources and coordinate programming to t'nnantc both
colmnunity and pe~.al weD being.
16. RESOUJnON RElATING TO OLDER A.\fERlCANS ACT
~: aty of San Jose
Referred to: Committee OD Community Servkes
WHEREAS, tile Older America.,. Act is tit<: landmark federdl legislation that ha.'
authorized and funded bask: .. rvi~. for older pe~ns for nearly two decades to optimize
their It<:allh, independence, and wen-being: and
WHEREAS, tbe Older Americans Act will be re"owed by Congre" for
reauthorization In 1991; and
WHEREAS, the funding of the Older Americans Act has not kept pace with the
growth expi""ion in the older population. particularly the oldesl segm.n~ ,,'ruch is the
fastes1 growing segment of aIT ages; and
WHEREAS, Older Americans Act programs and servias are primarily delivered at
and through municipal senior centers, most of whicb derive HltIe or no direct funds from
lit<: Older Amerlc-d1lS Act and whicb ar. funded in large pan though city gener.1 fands for
r<>th staffing and capital COSI<; and
WHEREAS, cities play. sigpificant but under-recognized role in the delivery of
Older Americans Act and other aging ~rvices throughout dIe nation; and
WHEREAS, cities are often ineligIble to apply for Older Americans Act funding;
now, therefore. be it
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RESOLVED. by lIle General A.sernhly of tile League of California Cities a,,'emoled
in Annual Confer.nce in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that the League ~ndor'" and work
for lb. 1991 ReauthorU.ation of the Older Ameri<ar.s A<I, for an all()C;jtion increas<! which
is proportior.al to the increase of the older poj>\llation, specifically the 15 years and oldcr
segm.n1; and, b.e il furtber
RESOLVED. that tlte League support greater eligibility of cities to apply fm Older
Americans Act prog.-ams ODd 5elVices funding focusing L .. particular on tile £raJ1 elder!y ond
tbe OYer 75 population, and thaI the League r.quest llIe National League or Cit;o; to
support lIle .. provisions resulting io appropriate federal legislation.
Rffillutjons Referred to ErnplWef Relations CornrnjU""
17. RESOumON RELATING TO PERS HEALTII CARE INSURA.'CE
PREMIUMS
City of Sunnyvale and lIle Peninsula Division
Committee on Employe. Relations
WHEREAS, premiums for lIle Public Employ.es Retir.ment Syst.m's basic medical
lflSl.lrance plalls incr.ased an average of 16.9 percent in 1990. 19.0 percent in 1989, 18
percent in 1988, 20.04 percent in 1987 and bave averaged 185 percen' ""er the I"" four
years, and
WHEREAS, L'lus far efforts 10 control medical insurance premium, for c"".,age
provided tl>rough lIle Public Employe.s Retir.ment System for aclive .mployee, ba'le been
unsuccessful; and
WHEREAS, the budgets for California cities are negatively affected by the above·
infl •. tion increases in that the cos: of medical premiums for employee coverage a!>sorho an
ever increasing portion of the~ city budgets; and
"~iEREAS, th.re is a growing stat.wide realization that effeclive fiscal management
is im!'O'"ib,e in the context of tIlese unconlroiled cos! increases; now, th!T.fore, be it
RESOLVED, by the ~n.ra1 A<sembly of the League of California Cities a,><mbled
in Annual Conference in Anabeim, October 23. 1990. tIla! tbe League urge the Califcrnio
S,ate Legi,la,ure to encourage the Public Employees Retirement System \0 develop
programs in order 10 reduce the rate of medical prerrjum jncreases and control medic ... l
insurance costs.
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18. RESOumON RELATING TO RETIREE HEALTH CARE INSURA.'KE
PREMlUMS
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Re[cm:d m:
Ci!y of Sunnyval~ and tile Peninsula Division
Commine~ on Employee Relations
WHEREAS, p;emiums for tile Public Employees Retirement System's ,upplemenlal
medical in,urance plans for retiree. increased an average of 19.69 percent in 1990. 14.6
percent in 1989,12.6 percent in 1988, 8.1 percenl in 1987 and have a.eraged 13.75 percent
over the last four years; and
WHEREAS, tIlus far efforts to control medieaJ insuran<e premiums for coverage
prtWided through the Public Employee, Retirement System for retired employees have
heen unsu=ssfu1; and
WHEREAS, the budgets for California cities are negatively affected by tbe dual
effect of above-inflation retiree premium increases and the increasing numbers of retirees
obtai.'ling tbeK benefits such tbat the aJSt or retiree medical premiurr'..s absorbs an ever
incrusing portion of these ci!y budgets; and
'WHER~ there is a growing state..-ide realization that effective flSCal ma.nagemer.:t
:is impossible in the context of these una:mtroJled cost increases', nov.', therefore. be. it
RESOLVED. by tile General Assembly of tile League of California Cities assembled
in Armual Conference in An ... ~eim. October 23, 1990, that the Leagu. urge the Californi.
State LegHIature to repeal current law requiring thaa oontn'butions toward retiree mediC'dl
:oenefits equal tile eontributions made toward !be medieaJ benefits of activ. employees; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, tIlat the Legislature pass enabling legislation perrnit6ng ciries to
eslablis~, their contnbutions toward retir •• health premiums tIlrough the labor ,eT.liom
negotial,og process including the foDewing poS51bI1iti • .,
1. Multi-tiered contnbution levels
2. Vesting eligIbility other than PERS retirement eligIbility
J. Proraled ccntnbulion based on age and/or length of 50lVice
4. Different ronlnbulions for active and retired employe.s
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19. RESOUmON RElATING 1'0 HEALTH CARE COSTS
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Referred \0:
City of Sunnyvale and the Peninsula Division
Committee on Employee Relations
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WHEREAS, every year. since 1986 when mandatory participation in Medicare for
DC'>' hires was imposed on Slate and local government agencie .. !l1e federal administration
has made attempts 10 require participation of ill state and local govemmentemployees; and
WHEREAS, lb. federal administration's 1991 budget proposal again incl'Jues
mandatory Medicare coverage for all existing state and local government employee;; and
WHEREAS, both the federal Medicare program and slate M edica1 program are
known 10 have traditionally practiced holding dowu costs for medical scmee. below the
normal rate for providing the .. servi<:e.; and,
WHEREAS, through such practice .. physicians providing somee, have received
allowable, "capped" amounts which, in 1UJ1I, result in their operational deficit; and,
WHEREAS, indigent care is known DOl. to be coyered under Medicare al an; and,
WHEREAS, the presence 0( "capped" amounts in indigent eare cost abom},!ion
results in ~ntinuan)' spiralling health care premiums being set by medical insurance
providers and borne l>y paying employers and employee. in every economic se ctor, and,
WHEREAS, there appears to be no end in sight as 10 how high rates for ;;orvices
will go nor any sign !hat re.ulting premiums will be lowered; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the Ge neral Assembly o(!l1e League 0( California Citi~s assembled
In Annual Q,nferonce in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, l.""t the League enrourago the
C2.Lfornia State Legislar.JJ"e and Q,ngre .. to seek new aJ~rnative. to runaway bealth care
costs !hat cities, emp]oyers and citizens alike currently bear; and, be it furrher
RESOLVED, that the California State Legislature and Congress be urged to
investigate altcfn.ativcs ror cost-effective medigj care that would no longer shift the burden
0( unmet costs ODto cities, employers or citizens 0( the United States.
20. RESOUlTION RELATING 1'0 DOMESTIC I'ARlNERSHIP
~:
Rcfem:d to:
CoOlJTl!tlee on Employee ReJations
Q,mmitt.e on Employee Relations
WHEREAS, many Californians have formed domestic partner relationships outside or the tradittonaI marriage arrangement; and
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WHERE.6.s, the Ltague of California Citie. bas tradjtionally "-,,isted i'-' m.mhers
i~ addressing and dealing with cbnging socia~ financial and political conditions; and
WHEREAS. the Ltague of California Cities bas t."e responsibility of providing
as."iistance and advice to cities on issues. that arise within the State of California; no ......
therefore, be il
RESOLVED, by the General A>sembly ofth. Lague of California Citio. .. "embled
in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that t~. Ltague s!aff collect domestic
partne"bip informat1<>n, data and 1IV1I11abl. documentation, and be prepared 10 pr",ide such
information to local juri!.dictions ""bo choose to pursue domestic partnership recognitio:-•.
Ru2lutions Rererrec! to Envjronmental Quality~Qmmitte<:
21. RESOLUllON RELATING TO TIMBER HARVESTING
Sm!w::
Referred to:
Redwood Empire Division
Commin~ on Environmental Quality and Housing. Community
and Economic [)e.velopme nt
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities a,sembled
In Annual Conference in Anaheim. October 23, 1990~ that the league urge member cities
and the regislered volers of the State of California to oppose Proposition 130 on the
November baI1ot.
25. RESOLUllON RELATING TO STATE\';lDE WATER POUCY
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Referred to:
City of Mode>10 and Cil)l of ~owoy
Committee on Environmental Q-J.ality
WHEREAS. the cities of California are DOW struggling to fulfill the "'ater need. of
their cor.5tir.Jcnts in the midst of an unprecedented four ye.ar drought; and
ViHEREAS,. prosperous California is dependeDI upon quality waler being ava~ahle
0.-.. a predictable basts statewide; and
WHEREAS, the current drougb~ the degradalion of tile Bay Della, the loss of
substantial quantltles ofwater to Southern C.alifomia from the Coiorado River. and minimal
water reclamatjon dforu have compounded the water availability problem to a vinual cri."is
~ale; and
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WHEREAS, to date. water management. 1MIJ.1ability, and use policies bave been
dealt with in an often frape.ted mllZ",er; and
WHEREAS, in 1988 the League of California Cities and the County Supervi<Ors
Association of California jointly prepored, "Caiifornia Water Guidelines,· the result of more
than two yean lJIalysis and work by city and =ty officials. and
WHEREAs" "Ca.ii!ornia Water Guidelines" addresses water eonselVation and
redamation. water quality, water storage. areas of origin. St8t~'i.de and delta conveyance
5l"lems, flood control, groundwater, fish and wildlife. agrkulrure and urban run-off,
recreation. new leclmology and financial c,mold.rations, and is meant to be both an
education and policy tool; now, therefore, be it
RESOL YED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Ci ties as .. mbled
in Annual ConfefeIKe in Anaheim, October 23. 1990, that the League continue to re<ognize
the im~ of water in California and of building oonsensus on water issues among city
olIkials and others; and, be it further
RESOLVED, tilat the League me a Ie.de .. bip role in developing a statewide action
pian coasistent with the "California Water Guidelines· and in educating city officials about
water issues in general and the interrelationship between city concerns and statewide water
issues by, for example. bosting water policy seminars, developing a ,..ater information
exchange network and by continuing to offer workshops at ann".1 conferences.
26. RESOLUTION RElATING TO STATEWIDE COOPERATION Al'D
PARTICIPATION IN WATER CONSERVATION AND PLANNING
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Referred tq:
City of Cupertioo and Peninsula Divis.;".
Comminee on Environmental Quality
WHEREAS, the,e is asbortage of water in California because of insufficient ,ainran
during the past four years, compounded by steady growth in population; and
WHEREAS. California is experiencing recurring drought cycles; and
\~~..jEREAS, an communities benefit from the establIShment of long-range plans for
securing the aclequacy of water supplies; and
WHEREAS, it L re<.ognlzed tha~ at this time, some communities in California have
more critical water shortages th.n "the .. and, in re.po~ fu<ve adopted temporary 0'
permanent water conservation programs; a..d
\VHEREAS, the beaJth and economic weD-being of the State of California depend,
IJpon adequate supplies of water to all cities and communities in the state, and
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\VHEREAS, there are benefits to be derived in statewide cooperation to make WOl!er
distribution more equifebJe during this time of drought that .is of statewide concern; and
WHEREAS, Santa Oara Valley Water District Board of DireclOrs cDd<>rses the Ci'y
of Cupertino",s resolution te; reduce water consumption; no\\'. therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the Oene,," As. ... mbly of the LeaS"e of Califorru. Cities assembled
in Annu3T Confcieoce in Annheim. October 23, 1990. that the League urge all Cl)mmun;tje~
in California to adopt water conservauon ordinances and measures c.aIltng for a minimum
of 2()% cutback in water eornumption from 1987 water use levels by, for .. ample.
installation of water meters; and, be it funber
RESOLVED, that all eommu"Sties in Catifornia should carefully study !eng-range
water supply and demand as i! r.lates 10 both drought cycles and continued population
growth.
27. RESOUfnON RElATING TO MUNIOPAL SUPERFUND UABILITY
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Rc;fc:rred tQ:
Los Angeles County Di,ision
Committee on En"1ronmentai Qua1ity
'Wl-IEREAS, cities in Califarnia and throughout the United SI:J.tes have: a duty tn
protect and .. \SUre the public health and they fuifilllhis obligation. in part. by assuming 'he
responsibility for household solid waste ""noetion and disposal; and
WHERE-<\S, cities support r.deral Superfund and hazardous waste law,; and lhe
national e.ffort ,-0 cleanup the environment; and
"rrtEREAS, household solid waste differs from commercial and industrial h:u:ardous.
waste in toxicity. type and form bul indu",ia! ponu!ers are arguing that household solid
v.'aste should be treated the. same as industrial hazardous waste in apportioning liabiHty for
the deanu? 0{ landfills; and
WHEREAS, liability for landtill cleanup should lie wi,h industria] ponuters "'ho
deposit hig,jJj' taxi<: malerials into landfills and other siles; and
\/h/;.REAS, twent:1-nine member cities oftbe League of California Cities have been
sue.:l 41.5 thfrd-party defendants by over sill1y major industrial po!luters for tne cost. currentl)'
ccjmrrej to be in the range of S650 mHlion to $800 rrullion 10 cleanup the federal
!.U perfund sile known as the Ope «ling Industries. Inc. landfill; and
vrl iEREAS, marl) addilionai landfills throughout the nation are, Of ,.,-iIl undoubred1)
become, federal Superfund sites for which the industrial poll ute" will attern", to shif, ,h. r,,,,-0{ cleanup 10 IocaIlaxpayers from the industrial firms placin~ tmac cherrue<tls at lhe
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WHEREAS, it is uruair for cities who fulfill !heir duty to perform. publi< se,,'"
and protU1 tile public bealth by roile<ting and dispooing (l( household solid waste to be
Inequitably forced 10 pay for the cleanup of f Jperfund sites caused by industrial polluters;
IIld
V.'HEREAS, shifting !he CO!ot of deanup to local taxpayers is directly contrary to the
basic porpose of!he federal Superfu nd law, which is to iropo<e the cost of c!unup on those
who profited from !he dispO!oOl; DOW, therefor., be it
RESOLVED, by tile General Assembly of !he League 01' California Cities assembled
in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that tile League support legislation
it! the United Sates Congr<S5 and, as appropriate, in !he California Legisla:ure, tIla! would
prote<:! cities from liability for the mere act oI'protecting!he pobJi< health by p'll'iding (0'
the c:oIlection and disposal 01' household solid waste; and, be it furtber
RESOLVED, that the League of California Cities urge !he National League of Cities
to make this • priority issue in their """,It with !he Congress.
28. RESOLlJnON RELATI."iG TO RENEWABlE SOURCES OF ENERGY
Sm!=: City 01' San Jose
Referred to: Committee 00 EnvirOllmental Quality
WHEREAS, alternative sources 01' continuously avallahle, non-poDuting. low cost
renewable en.rgy (solar, wind, biomass, biogas, geothermal" " ") supply exist locally ",ithin
our communities, !hereby de<reasiDg the cost and transportation associated with delivery
01' su<h energy; and
WHEREAs, reoewables, as non-poUuting eaergy source .. "'ould form the fou ndation
(l( the global energy stru<lure 01' the 21st Century; and
WHEREAS, the developmen( of local energy supply c:ontnbutes to !he sust.inability
01' the local environmeD~ jobs and economy; and
','VHEREAs, the State of California, through many technk.l and financial assistance
progrems. offers support for local development of ren_le energy in an effort to decrease
O"r state"s dependence upon domesti< and foreigc, limited and dwindling natural resources;
now, thercioret be ]1
RESOL YED, by the General Assembly of the Leasue of California Cities assembled
in Annual Confe .. ".,. in Anaheim, October ~, 1990, that the League support adoption of
the planning implementation and Iong-Itrm use of renewable energy sources in buildings,
iodustry, and transportation.
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Resolutjons Referred to Housing Communib' & Emnom~( Development Crtmmittl'"("
29. RESOU.J1lON RELATING TO WS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE CLOSURE
SwIm:
Referred 10:
l.o5 Angeles County Division
Committee on Housing. CommuniI)' and Eoonomic Development
WHEREAS,. Tepon by the Defense Budget Project clearly indicates the economic
importance of the Defense iOOusuy to the Slate of California; and
WHEREAS, California rank; 4th in the percent of lotal defense share purcbases; has
tbe largest number 0( nulitary personnel; ran .. 5th in the percent of defense industry
employment; has the largest number of rrulitary bases nationwide; has the largeM number
0( persons in defense industry employment; and
WHEREAS, the virtual disappearance of the Warsaw PaC! and the decline of the
Soviet threat will result in significant defense budget reductions; and
VlHEREAS? thi~ change in national policy 1NiJl result in immediate economic
ci:,ruption of areas of the country with mllitary instaHations and related defense indu.strie~;
and
WHEREAS, reductioo of m~itary upendirures aOO more partirularJy military' bo."",s
""111 im'olve a number of very complex public policy issues; now tbererore, be i{
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cili .. a • .scmhleu
L"'I Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, tha[ the League. Committee on
Hou-sing. Community and Economic Development conduct an investigation of this is..~ue
curing 199~ with the intent or developing League policy on the economic. cm·ironmental,
:~:-~d use J.r.J national budgetary issues related l<» the reduction of mHitaTy spending and the
,!OS\Jre ci military facilities in the State of California; and be it further
RESOLVED, thaI the League suppon the retention of the United Slales Air Force
~~/Sp[,ct" Sysrems Divisions in the State of CaHfomia and coruider ways 10 ronstr..lct
afiOidable :lO:Jsing units to accommodate military personnel; and, be it further
RESOLVED, thaI the League of California Cities urge the National League of Cities
I':) ad.::!,'· ~ ~;mnar resolution of support in opposition t-o the proposed relocation of the
U:,itd Siates Air Force Base/Space Systems Divisions outside of California; and be it
funner
RESOLVED, that the Leag--lJe urge the newly-c1ectcd Governor .. on or soon afler r'h.:
inauguration, to devetop a statewide task force including JocaJ government representati\es.
trJ investj8a~e the economic impact of mi1itary base closures and the redtlction 0( military
elCpendituie5 on local communities in California.
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30. RESOLU'IlON REU.TING TO MIlITARY BASE CONVERSIONS
SwIw:: City of Sunnyvale and the Peninsula Division
Rcreucd 'P: Committee OIl Housing. Community and Economic Development
WHEREAS, Congress is presently ;:~msidering specific r«ommen"ations and a
process for base dosures and realipments; and
WHEREAS, current law puts the JocaJ communities most affected by ba. .. c1o;ures
lasl ill line of COlltrol Oller !and dispo;ition and re-use; and
WHEREAS, the current dispooition stralegy gives priority 10 feder>] agencies, and
such practice does no! realize a grand-s<aJ. budget saving:; for the federal gove mment; and
WHEREAS, local agencies would pick up the :esponsibility w. the troining necessary
wilh such a conversion, in exchange for Ibe land; and
WHEREAS, tI1e impacts of potential closures have nOl yet been analyzed, and re-use
of the sites will DOl be considered in the .. ana/-,..es, and could weU be signiflCant; and
WHEREAS, reduced threat from eastern block countries aUow for reductioo in the
sUe and cost of our defense; and
' .... HEREAS, .. ,-ersing the order in which surplus federal land is offered for disposal
would give tile local community the maximum opportunity to acquire and convert the ba",
as it sees fit; JI()\O, therefore, be il .
RESOLVED, by the GeneraJ Assembly of lhe League ofCalifomia Citie. L.sembled
in Annual eonference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that the League urge the National
League of Cilie. 10 endorse, and can "pon the Congre .. to endorse legislation that would
reverse the order of land offered for DISposal in the case of base clo5ures, giving local
commun,ties maximum opportunity to acquire ad convert a base as it sees fit.
34. RESOUJIlON RElATING TO MAllBU INCORPORATION
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Referred to:
City of Agoura Hills
Committee 00 Hou>ing, Community and Economic Developmenl
WHEREAS, Malibu residents fonowed the required procedures for incorporation;
WHEREAS, the ciliuns of Malibu overwhelmingly voted for ctty incorporation and
elected I city council; aod
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V.'HEREAS, eighty-five percent of those who vOlod supported city incorporalion,
and voler turnout wae fifty percent greater than 1M county avenge; and
WHEREAS,. it is unfair to the residents and their newly-elected representatives to
""lay inCOfJlOllltion; and
WHEREAS, the I.eagtlt of California Citie;, Los Angeles County Division, voted 10
urge the Board of Supervi.<ors 10 &Ilow the June S, 1990 Malibu incorporation vote to take
effect j",.modi.tely-, and
WHEREAS, in the bislory of proceedings under lbe Cortese-Kno. Lcx-al
Government Reorganization Act. no other Los Angeles County \loler-approved
incorporation ba5 been delayed 10 this extent; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the I.eagt>e of California Cities ",-<emhled
in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that the I.eagtle request that the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors support the will of Ihe people by anowing Malihu's
incorporation at t..".Ie earliest possible date and lhat the League support Jegi~lation that
would e'P"dite the official incorporation of any proposed city that has fonawed the ,eguired
proceedings for incorporation and bas achieved voter 3ppTO"aL
Resnluti2ns Referred \0 Public Saret)· Committee
35_ RESOLUTION RELATING TO ACTION PlA]"
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Re;-eTTed !9:
Committee on Public Safety
Ccmminee on PubUc Safety
WHEREAS, • portion of Resolution Number I, lhe Action For the 90s Plan,
adOtl1ed at t~ uague AnnuaI Conference in DeC'embcr~ 1989 addressed Community S~:eh'
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WHEREAS, the I.eagtle Public Safety Policy Committee feel. that some mojor
;ssu~ 5u<h as emergency preparedness and fire safety were either omitted or nO( fairly
er.1;>:i:!SittC::~ and
WHEREAS, the P.~"lic Safety Committee also feels thaI other change; are De<ossaf)
to positive:y reflect public safety activities in the 1990s; and
WHEREAS, it is the feeling of the PubUc Safety Policy Committee Ihat the "Act;on
for the 90s", Resclution Numher I of th. 1989 adopted resolution, p.ck.~ pages 4-5, he
amended to Teflect the abovc~mentioned concem'i; now~ therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, by tile General Assembly of the Lugue of Cali fornia Citie, as.em bied
in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, Chat the C.ommunity Safety poroon
oC the Actio. for 1be 90s Plan be amended 10 reOeet the CODa"" oC the Public Safety
Policy Committee as folIaws:
'The citizeM of California bave a right to enjoy. safe commurJty in which to live,
work and play. The increasing diversity oC our communities "ill continue to caus<
dramatic change. i. the way citizens view tradition.al police, fire and rer.ted public
safety seMces.
'The role of police and fire departments will continue to clliL"lge in response 10 2
more diverse and technically complex society, while the traditional 50Mces of each
will continue. Manmade and natural disasters will continue to be a primary
re.ponsibility of public safety seMces.
The-responsibilities of the law enforcement community \lriU continue to expand i.."1
areas of broader societal impact such as clilld abuse, homele",n • ." drug use and
trafficlting. gang crime, highly technical white coDar crime, and <"Jltural conflicts.
The responsibilities of fir. departments will expand from traditional fire prevention,
suppre~ion and training B-C1ivities to e.ncompass more emergency medical serv.kes,
code enforcement, pubbc C<lucation and tile broad speruum oC toxic or hazardous
materials.
Cities are struggling with gangs. drugs and othcr related problems as the
...cia! fabric of <:OTIlmunities is changing dramati.:aliy. These problems ar.
exacerbated by ",vcnue .bonages that result in inadequatc .taffi!lg and
equip",.,.!.
In thc survey oC elected officiah, reducing drug abuse and trafficking was
rated as the single IIIDSt important issue facing cities, while reducing the
threat of aime was rated run;;, among aD city of!icials.
STATEMENT OF OPPORnINJTY: Maintaining a Safe and Uvable
Community
l'.Jbll' Safety expenditures are expected to continue as a major component 0(
city o~rating budgets. The traditional public safety service. are adapting 10
reJect the dynamic communities in which Wt live.
ACi1uNS
o Prevention-Encourage and deve10p preverltion programs 10 combat and
prevent th< spread of crime, gangs and drugs. Encourage and develop fire
saf~ty progrOlms to increase public education. fr.e use ofbu ilt-in fiTe protection
and innovative code enforcemen: to redllu the frequency and severity of fires.
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o Crime Reduction-Continue existing efforts. and find innova.tive' solurions to
enfora: raws that relale 10 drug abuse and trafficking. gang activit)· and all
Iype!; 0( crimi na! be havi{Jr.
o Citizen Respons.ibility..Q-eate a community-wide recognition that jndi"'ldua:
citizens, neigbborhoods, organizations, bu,iness and all segment' 0(. city have
a respol15i!nlity to belp reduce crime, control fire I=s and prepare for
disasters,
o Inr1OVl!tion in Public Safety·Support enhanced training for ~"blic safety
activities and encourage innovation, and creative approaches in lhe delivery
0( essential public safety services. induding recruitment processe" the
continued developmenl of positive crime prc\lelltion programs,. and the
itiStitution of increased communication5 bctw~elJ law enforcement and policy
makers, ciliuns, neighborboccl. and organization;.
o Dive ... ily-As.,ure that pubUc safety delivery 'Y'lems are cognizant 0( and
rt')lOnsive 10 the needs 0( aU indhiduals.
o Emergency Operation·Encourage the development of emergency
communications,. nre suppression and ernerg~ ncy operation cap .. bilities 10 de:;;; t
wjth the increasing demands of major medical and hazardous materiai
emeJ,gencies and an other major emergen1:y operations. Maintain adequate
and cu rrent capabilities in disaster preparednelS.
o Enforcement-Improve the rode enforcement system to acbieve a bigher le .... eI
of compliance.
36. RESOLUTION RELATING TO FUNDING FOR A'm· DRUG PROGRAMS
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Referred 10:
Committee on Public ~fe'ty
Committee on Pu blk Safely
WHEREAS, illegal drugs are a destructive pan 0( daily life in our homes, our
schools.,. OL: r ~kpla(,.'e and on our streets; and
WHEREAS, illegal drugs plague urban, suburban. and rural communities of all
oi""" and regions an-; lead to. host 0( problems, such as homicides, robberies, bur~laries.
domestic 'Violence and other crimes; and
WHEREAS, iUegai drugs also plague and disrupt the social fabri< 0(. communi.)
by breaking down the farruly urjt and wreaking havoc in scbools; and
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WHEREAS, citie .. along with countie .. are responsible fur ~ali"g with the crime
associated ,.itb drugs, and thousands of public servants daily risk their lives to fight the
war on illegal drugs; and
WHEREAS. cities have aIM> become a major provide< of drug prevention and
intervention programs aimed at reducing illegal drug use and the host of problems that
follow drug use and abuse; and
WHEREAS. although the federal government bas commi!ted significant funds to the
war on drugs, these funds are mainly distributed to !be states with no assurance and no
requirement that a portion of these funds will ever reach the city level; now, therefore, be
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RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of Califomia Cities assembled
in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that the ~.gue urge the National
~.gue of Cities to increase thelt efforts in urging Congress and the Admini5tration to
provide direC1 federal funding 10 citi~ without matching requi!'cments, to use in drug
prevention, int~ntion,. and enforcement efforts.
37. RESOUJllON RELA"ITh"G TO V1CJ1MS OF CRIME
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KefeuM 1Q:
I...os. Angelc'l Coonty Division
Committee on Public Safety
WHEREAS, the Victims of Crime Program is desigr.ed to assist the victim of a
crime who suffers physical and/or emotional inju!)', or a survivor of. person who dies "-,
• di.eel resull of !be crime, or a"y<lne who is legally dependent upon the victim for support.
or anyone who lakes legal responsibility and/oc pays for • victim', medical or burial
expenses; and
WHEREAS, the State Board of Control administers tile Vietirru; of Crime Program
~tate"ide, and mandates program requirements. inciudtng veritKation and claims
pfOC'dures; and
WHEREAS. victims of crime or their survivors have lengthy a."ld cumbersome
pr.xeC!u:-es to foUow when fiJing a dw"m for assistance, often resulting in years before a
claim is pr~ and assistance is receh-ed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by tile General Assembly of tile League of California Cities a..sembled
in Annual Conferenoe in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that !be League support legislation
10 restruClur. the State Board of Control VJClims of Clime Progr.un and to provide
guidelines foc the prompt processing of claims !!1fough the VJClims of Olm. Program .
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38. RESOU!nON RElATING TO AEROSOL SPRAY PAll'.'T
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Referred 10:
Los Angel .. County Division
Committee on Public Safety
WHEREAS, the proliferation of graffiti vandalism is on the rise in California,
driving down property ValU~5 and rc.ducing commerce; and
WHEREAS, the willful defacemenl with spray painl 0( pri,"le and public property
is often gang relaled and can be the beginning signs of greate r megal activities; and
WHEREAS, Dumerous public agencies in C:.liforni. currently >pend ~n eMinl"'ed
$100 millio. annually 10 remove graffiti fr(}m property; and
WHEREAS, existing state law preempts local governments from regulating the .ale
and 1"""""';0. 0( aerosol 'pray painl cans larg~r fran sill OUDeeS (nel weight of contents);
and
WHEREAS. state legislation prohibitiilg salc:s of aerosol spray paint cans to minors
.nd restricting their display, making them less visi"le and accessible 10 the public, .,<'uld
be a major step toward fighting the battle agaillSl graffiti; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League 0( California Cities assembled
in Annual ConfereD"" in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that the teague support state
legislation .... hich cnifl'Jormty prohibits sal~ of aerosol spray paint to minors and restrkts
their display, making tbem less visible and accessible 10 the public.
40. RESOU!nON RElATING TO BINGO UCENSE FEES
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Be (erred to:
City of Hawaiian Gardens
Committee on Public Safety
WHEREAS. in ]975, the slate enacted legislation 10 permit a city. county. or cii)'
and rour..)' :'0 cancct one percent (Ho) oi tbe monthLY gmss fe<cipts over five lhou~nd
dollar< (SSO(;Q) derived from Bingo lames; ""d
\\ii-. ;-:.REAS, in the in:.eN(.;ning 15 years, gross receipts from Bingo games h3ve
in.cr ... t!..~~ substantially. as wetl as the costs of. dr-f. coun:y, or city and COUnt)' of regulating
suclt B;flgO games: and
WHEREAS, in this sane period, local government expendilures Cor ancillar,
services,. such as street maintenance. and lighting maintena~ce. bave aJso grO'o.:o
st.bstantiaily without a corresponding jncrease in Bingo license fees to meet these ever
Browing expe ndilUres; and
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WHEREAS, llIer .... ing Bingo Ucense Fees would correct Ihi. glaring inequily; now,
therefore, be il
RESOLVED, by tb. General Assembly ofL~e League of California Cities assembled
in Aruma! C<lnfer."". in Anaheim, October 2.', 1990, that the League support legi,lation
to .. .".nd the State Penal Code which allows a cily, counly, or cily and counly 10 regulate
and impose by kx:al ordinance Bingo Uceru:e Fees up to a maximum of len (10%) perc.nt
of gross r=iplS.
42. RESOLUTION RELATING TO STATE FIRE TRAINING FUNDS
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Referred 1Q:
FIre Chiefs Department
Commiuee on Public Safely
WHEREAS, the California Fife Service Certification System was d~eloped and
implemented by the members of the California Fire Service, representing fire department,
from mllnicip.aliti~; and
WHEREAS, the California Fire Service Certification S)"tem is managed by the
Office of the California Suu. Fife Marshal and is pan of the California Fir. Service
Training and Education System (CFSTES); and
WHEREAS, the fees conected for certification and \raining are deposited in the
California Fife and Arson Training Fund {CFAT); and
WHEREAS, fiscal constraints of tbe state budget caused pel$Onnel cost> to be
cl" •• rged 10 the CF AT fund 10 m.et opcratiooal requirement>; and
WHEREAS, incvme 10 the CF A T fun4 from rees and CF A T fu nd reserves are not
adequate 10 support operational requitemenlS, causing these fee. 10 be incr .... d 10
members of kx:al fire department>; and
WHEREAS, the training IDd certification system is an essential service for ttle
safety an~ protection of California atizens. its functions are deserving enough to Vw"arranl
sour, .. ,,j funding other than relyi..g .. c1us~ly on firefighter cenifi<:alion fees or local
tra;ning b.dget> for funding stale services; DOW, thererore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General As-",mbly of the League of Californla Citie. assembled
ir. Annual C<lnference in Anaheim, October 23,1990, lbat the League support legislation.
and urge tne California Fire OtieIs Association to do the sam" to adequat.ly fund ar.
ongo;ng State Fire Training Program comparable to the POST reimbursable syslem utilized
by law enforcement depanment> of the state.
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43. RESOLUJ10N RELATING TO FIRE RESISTIVE ROOFING
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Rc(eqcd 10:
Fire Chiefs Depanmenl
Commil1ee on i'ublie Safely
'WHER~ additiona1 data is ~sirable pertaining to the effecriveness of fire
resistive roofing material compared to othei fire protection mea.~ures in ieducing the. i~~
of life and property due to fir. each year in the Sial< of California; and
WHEREAS, the fire danger of rombusbble wood roors has been ..... en demon",.ted
over many ye~ as their combustibility bas contributed greatly to the severe fire stor!T'~
100 acoompanyfng fire losses which have devastated many Califc·rnia communities; and
WHEREAS, major fires rontinue te occur virtually each year in California .a~ ;:t
reS!lIt of dry "limate, .'plosive brush conditions, bigh wind., and combusuble roofing; an"
WHEREAS. when fires OCC1.!r, properties with combustible wood roofs are v{nual!y
unrrotectable when severely tIlreatened, easily become involved in fire, a..,d ~do!J'5.ty
expose adjacent properties; and
WHEREAS, recent tragi< WIldland fifes in the County of Santa Barbara and City of
Glendale h3\'e again demon<trated the explosive hazard of combustible wood roofing with
over 700 homes deslr<l)'ed or severely damaged. and witll an estimated $330 mJllion fire
loss; r..ow, thererore, be it
RESOLVED, by the Oeneral Asscmbly of the wgDe of California Cities assemhl ed
in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that the League support • stud),
.bout the effectiveness of fire resistive roofing in reducing the loss of life and pro!",,,)
due to fire whlcb identifies bow cities may be more effective in increasing fire and life
, .. fety through fife resistive roofing,
Resolutions Rercrred to Be.'enue and Taxarion Commi!!..,
.5 RE<;,)WTION RELATING TO STATE BUDGET ACTlONS ADVERSElY
AFFECllNG CmES
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Referred 10:
fola Williams on behalf of the League Board of Directors, East
Bay Division, ar.d Sacramento Valley Division
Committee on R.evtnue and Taxation
WHEREAS, after the longest budg:et stalemate in CaJifornia·s history. Lie Oov~rn()r
:lnd California Legislature finany enacted a 1990-91 Budget Pad.:age that shif15 state and
(ounty l:osts to cities.. and diverts cit)' revenues 10 fiiumce state/county responslhnitie!'.; and
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WHEREAS. C'OU~tiC$ are an adrrJnistrativc arm of !hot', s.tate with responsibilities for
carrying OUI otale programs being their primary function, ",hile cities are in • different
business or providing local municipal sen.ic:es and have no resporu;ibility or authority for
adminislering state or "'lOlntywide programs; and
WHEREAS, tM Governor and Caiifornia Legislarure have been unwilling 10 ra;",
revenues or cut programs sufficiently to halance the state b"dge~ but inslead shifted st.l,
and county financial responsibili ties to cities; and
VI-'HEREAS, 011457 cities in California balanced their budgets, after making djfficult
decisions to cut municipal services and/or raioe local revenues, only to find that their
budgets were suboequen!ly thrown C.ul or balance by coot shifts and re-;enue losses designed
to balance budgets or the state and counties; and
WHEREAS, the most egoegious actions in the State Budget Package were enacted
by passage of S8 2557 (Chapter 466, Statutes of 1990). which (I) aueCled countios to
charge citie~ school districts and special districts for the county function of administering
Ihe property tax; (2) authorized counties 10 charge cities for hooking prisoners arrested by
city employees; and (3) allowed counties 10 retain property tax revenues that should
otherwise go to the 90 "No and Low Tax Cities"; and
WHEREAS, sa 2557 ignores cities' acc ... lo due proce .. at both the state and local
level. ka\o;ng cities without an)! representation and recourse in the budget action [axen by
the state; and
WHEREAS, the .. shifts or city revenues to counties were specifically enacted to
repla-::e. cuts in stal~ revenu:e for counties that should have funded state responsibilities
carried out by counties; and
Y,'HEREAS, the Governor and California Legislature have avoided the ir financial
respo,,,jbililies by enacting measures thaI are poor public policy, rob from one locl;l
go\'e.rnmenr to finance another. and resolt in DO rea! solution to the continuing financial
problems facing all levels of government in Caiifmnia; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED by the League or California Cities assembled in Annual Conference
in Anaheim, October 23, 199;) that the lugue .. ek to repeal or replace S8 2557,
permanently protect cities from the slale budget prace ... and support alternatives thaI will
prov;':e ."equate funding for state and countywide prognams wilhout adversely affeCling
cities. To a<complish this, th~ League will opoll5Of a comprehensive program that will
include, among other things:
I. A local grassrOOl5 Jobbyiflgeffort throughout the stale, witb eact, city communicating
with their members or the State Assembly and Senate, as well as the C'dndidalts for
Governor, regarding Ibe need to remove cities from lb. stale budge! pr~ss and
how SB 2557 has adversely affected their city.
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2. Seeking to form a coalition ...-ith counties,. S(;hooIs and spedal districts to r-epeaT
58 2557 and replace it with me2ningfuJ fiscal rerorm thaI will .lIow each level of
&O\'Crnmf.'!'nt to adequately finance their service responsibflilies.. with each bejn~
"""",ntabl. to taxpay .... for th.ir own programs.
3. Pursuit of state reimbursetmnt for the cost of shifting count)' financbl
responsibilities Co cities,. as well as other l:gal remedies as appropriate.
4. A comprehens.hrc rommun;caljon~ program 10 inform the media. legisTator~ and the
general public C!i city concerns and objectives relatlv~ to the State Budget's cost ~nd
revenue shirts aff.cting citi.s.
5. An inlensive lobbYing effort in Sauamento to se.k r.peaI/replacement of S8 2557.
49. RESOLlmON RElATING TO LOW-INCOME HOUSfNG REIMBURSEMENTS
~: City of Santa Cruz
Referred let: Committee on Revenue and Taxation
WHEREAS, California cities have a need to provide additional Jow~jncome housing~
WHEREAS. the State Legislature, in recognition of th[5 need. in 1987 enacted
Revenue and Ta..,ation O::tde-Section 214,,), which exempted from property laxation, ~n
whole or in part, property used to provide rentaillousing 10 low· income persons, under Ihe
cond11ion..s set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, the effect of such P'''P''rty tax ex.mplions i> the r.moval of said
rroper';", from the tax rons of the cities in which they .xist thereby r.sulting in loss of
prop<:rty tax revenues tl) those cities;
WllZREAS, in recognition of lb. fact that its enactment of Reyenue and To.x.lion
Code Sect:on 214(g} would have an adverse rlSCal impact upon dtLes. lne State Legislature
0' SeCti,,,, 2, Chapter 1469, Slaiules of 1987, provid.d that the abov.-descnbod welfare
p'''peny l"-< .. emption creat.d a classification or .xemption of property ror purposes of ad
vatorera t.l;.;aoon within the meaning of Revenue and Taxation Code Sectk>n 2229~ and
WHEREAS, Revenue and Taxation COOe Section 2229 provides thai any properly
:,;;.\. exemp~:on or da~sification enacted by the State LegislattJre after January 1, 1973, sl1aTl
he reimhursed by the Slale for each fiscal year during wl'.ich tlle classification or exemption
is in effect; a .. ,d
WflEREAS, despile the foregoing statutory mandale by which the stale is Ieg.lly
(,~,:ig"'ted :0 reimburse cities for revenue!i lost, as a result of propeny tax exemptions
,b-..!i1',e.: to low·income reofaI housing propenies within those cities, tne Stale L..ei'isIJture
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bas routinely and steadfastly refused to make the neassary budget apptc>priations 10 fulfill
the alate', obligation in thls rqard; DOW, therefore, be it
RESOL YED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities ossembled
in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1m, th~1 tile Leag-Je suppon !ogi,l.tion
approprialing funds that wiU allow the State of California to DIU' ilS sell-imposed 51.tutory
obligation and commitmen~ set forth at Revenue and Taxation Code Settion 2229, I<>
uimburse dties and other local agencies for property tax revenu.cs Jost to said cities and
IocaJ agencies, as I result of the welfare property 13' exemption created by Revenue and
Taxation Code Section 214{g).
Resolutions Referred to TransportatioQ and Public Wory Committee
50. RESOLUTION RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS PlANI'ING
FUNDING
~: Los Angeles County Division
Referred to: Committee on Transportation and Public Work<
Vr'HEREAS, telecommunications facIlities are an important component or urban
infrastructure; and
V1HEREAS, ""er 50 percent of the labor fO!'"" in California is information workers
dependent on the telecommunications infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, muni<:ipal governmenlS can play signiflC3!lt roles in the development
of the telecommunications infrastructure including roles as consumer, investor, IocaJ pol;"),
maker, alliJalate and federal policy player, and
WHEREAS, city gOY. mmenlS have a limited tradition in planning and policy for
the tele,ommunications infrastructure and therefore these activities do not compete wen
for scarre resources frc>m the IocaJ general fund; and
WHEREAS, en independent IOUr<:c of oulSid. funds dedicated to
telecommunications planning and polky would provide city governments with a calalyst for
tb~ telecommunications activities; and
WHEREAS, the federal g""ommenl bas traditiona1ly provided funding to city
governments for transportation planning tbrough a varietyofpro8"ms; now, therefore, be
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RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled
ir. Ar.i1JaJ Conferencc in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that the League urge the Nati{)nal
Lc"6u~ of Cities 10 support federal legislation lbat would provide funding 10 municipal
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similar approach as ether pwming activities, such .... tra!lsportation, have been funded b)'
the federal government
51. RESOLUTION RELATING TO TELECOMMUNJCATlOt>S
INFRASTRUCTURE
~: lo:; Angeles County DivisIon
Referud 10: Commi,t •• on Transpor.a!ion and P\Jblic Work>
\\'HEREA5., the telecommunica!ion~. infras.tructure of a city is a key component of
each city·s economic future; and
WHEREAS, city governments have some control ""er public rights-of-way and
easements within the city limits; and
WHEREAS, The United Stales Congre .. is considering cable television legisi"ti"n
that will v...aken local ,egulatory authority of cities; and
WHEREAS, the California P\Jblic Utilities Commission is in the proce" of
dere1:fo.!lating cert..1in local 1elepbone services without considering a new role for dl)
gO\"c;;:Jment; and
WHEREAS, the California P\Jbl ic Utili ties Commission is al'" in the proce" of
developing guidei:nes for siting 0; cellular telephone towers thai may not provide a rolt for
-City gtlvernmcrlt; and
\Vi;£REAS.. tber~ is a general trend in an slate and federal policy bodies low:J.n.!
':. dc-din;".;; roTe 0( ~Iy gO\lcrnments in regulating the tekcommuniaticns infrastructure,
",-\'en 'ilo'heie that infrastructure occupies public rlihts--of~91"2Y or easements, or Joc:al planning
ane. 13l1d esc la\VS and p-')lid~; {Kl'N, therefore, be it
RtOWL YED, by the General Assembly of lIIe League of California Cities assembled
in Ann",: Conference :n Anaheim, 0<1Ober 23, 1990, !hal lIIe League support 51"te
~~islatorJ ",oJ urge the Na:.ion:.Ll L;ague of Cities to continue to support feder-41 legislation
1~'41~ .rcOi.~f,:!" .. ~ tne principle of home rule in matters pertaining 10 oversight and regulation
of -:.. -;;, le:j.ccommurJcatiollS entities 'Using public righlH)r-way and affecting ccnditions
adJr .... d by local planning and land use Jaws and policies. including cable teie'ision
..... ,:-:--.~1ie._, cc'j'juTar tekphooe carriers,. alternate kKal access providers. and local cAchange
carriers.
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S2. RESOLUTION REU,TING TO CABUl TELEVISION UFEUNE SERVICE
Los Angeles County DivisiOlI
Committee on Transportation and Public Works
WHERE.'>S. I.l1e State of Califomia provided for tI,. deregulation of calli. teTevis;"n
rates by municipalities in 1979, and the Cable Telecommunications Act of 1984 funher
dereguLated rates in municipalities wbere there is dfective competition; and
WHEREAS, impor'ant government L'!formation and services are de livered to homes
by the government access channel; and
WHEREAS, o«ber imporl3Dt community services and information are delivered to
ho=s by IYoblic and educational access channels; and
WHEREAS, significant rmlnbers of subscn'be!S in rate deregulated franchise areas
have diffJCU!ty rec.living one or more over-the-arr broadcast signals; and
WHEREAS, the dereguLated cab!. market has led to a continuing escalation of
rates, threat.ning the affordability of cable service to low-and rued-inco= households;
and
WHEREAS, protecting the needs and inlere.ts of Iow-.nd rJ>ed-income houM'hnld,
is an important prioril}~ a.~d
WHEREAS, the United States Congress is amently comidering legislation that
could affect the pacl:aging and pricing practices of cable lelevision companies; now,
there~ore. be it
RESOL \'ED. by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities .... mbled
in Annual Conference in Anabeim, October 23, 1m, thaI the League urge the National
League oi Cities to support legislarion creating a "Lifeline" cable teJevision servke level
consistinG of. at a minimu~ ovcr~the-air broadcast signals and aU community access
duumeh, 10 be offered at affordable rates to all subscnbers, reg",dless of income.
53. RESOLlJll0l' REU,l1NG TO CONGESTION MA1',AGEMENT
"".'~ce:
Referred to:
City of San Jose
Comminee on Transportation and Public Works
VlEJ::REAS, current raw as a.rr.ended, either directly or indirectly. places substantial
responsioiHties on cities and (;()unties with regard to transportation planning and
prngraming: and
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WHEREAS, recen.l~ enacted legislation <AS 411, Chap.er 106, Statutes of 1989)
re<JUir~5 eacb county. and the cities within the count)' in an 'Jrbanized area, as defined. to
pripare and m&intain a col18estion management program; and
WHEREAS, limited tnmsportatiG. funds in<:re ... the importance of efieClive
planning. ",hile • recognition of the need for belter integration of transportation and land
use development demonstrates the extent 1<> ... hicb • reliable funding source for cil)! and
county transportation pianr.ing and programming is essential; now, Illerefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of CaJifornia Cities .-'5Cmbre~
in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1m, wt the League spon"" legislation
that will provide an onsuing source of funding to cities for iI:e preparation and updating
of conge.uon management programs.
54. RESOLUTION RELATING TO HIGHWAY WEIGHT RESTRlCI10l"S
~: Fit~ Chiefs De partmcnt
Referred to: Ccmmiltee on Transportation and Pubbc Works
WHEREAS, the federal govern ment has passed legislation to place restrictions on
over the highway vehicles and ~ir operalon in order to reduce mainlenance of federal
highways and reduce vehicle accidents; and
WHEREAS, each Slate has the right to exempt public safety vebicles and their
operators from the provisions 0( the~ restrictions; and
WHEREAS, the .tat. imposes a weigbt limitation of 20,000 pounds per axle; and
\\'YlEREAS, there are over 2,099,000 commercial vebicles licensed ";01 do creale
~ probJem~ A.l'td
WHEREAS, there are only 5,420 file servioe yehic~s and approximately 15,000
"pparatu; ~perators that are being impacted by these regalations by .~ across-the-board
ir,terpref:.rk,., that is raising C&..ts significantJy foc Joca1 government without any
reimbvr.~;:r;enl from state governmenti DOW. tbereJore, be. it
ilE~LVED, by the GeDerel Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled
in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that the League coordinate
discussions "ilh CALTRANS, Department of Motor Vehkles, counlies, and the California
Highwa~ Patrol over the application of .tate ""d federal standards to emergen~ vehicles
and their operators; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that the League C<Hponsor, with the California Fire Chiefs
AO(,.~ation. legislation that addresses appropriate application of regulations til new
~-mt;".;eIlCY vehick" and operators without creating signifIcant dry budgelary impact.
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SS. RESOUJnON RELATING TO FREEWAY SOUND WALLS
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Rc[erTfjd to:
Los Angeles County Division
Committee on Transportation and Publ~ Works
WHEREAS, currently the state is r~ulred to bliild soundwalls whenever a new
freeway is buill Dex1 fC residential areas, thereby leaving no priority for sound",an
construction by CAl. TRANS i.'1 residential areas buill up around old freewaY'; and
WHEREAS, the State Budget provides only SIS million per year for sound'NaIls.
splil between oortbern and southern California; and
WHEREAS, the cost of one au1. of soundwall a!'proximate. $1 oullion. although
that figurr varie5 depending 00 the heigh! (which ranges from 8 feollo 16 feel) and other
physical factors; and
WHEREAS, the CALTRANS formula for building soundwalls ne'" 10 old freeways
gives such projects such a low priority that the nominal funding precludes nearly all oj d
freeway SOUDdwaJJ construction; and
WHEREAS, alternative financing procedures pI~ aD of the burden on the affected
property OWllers, .. bich has made such procedures infeasible; now, therefore, be 'I
RESOL YEO, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities .... mbled
in Annual Conference in Anabeim, October 23, 1990, that the League support legisiation
10 improve the prauss for selecting. funding. and impkmenting construction of soundwalls
in order to protect residential areas along freeways both old and new.
S6, INITIATIVE RESOUJnON RELATIN'O TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
~: Committee on Public Safety
WHEREAS, the State of California faces serious threats 10 lif. and property from
naw.":1l disasters such as earthquake, flood, fire, landslide and other events; and
WHEREAS, two recent exarnpl .. of the magnitude N danger raced by residents N
California wore the Lorna Prieta eartbquake and the Santa Barbara fire; and
WHEREAS, all government agencies have a respomibility to maintaln the highest
possible level of pre~dness fc r emergencies, utilizing evc') polential means of organizing
IpprOpri>.te preparedness and response efforts; and
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WHEREAS. Californiiii has one of the lJIO!.t comprebensive Emergency Services Act
in the United Stales" as weU as a kmg~term ttadttion of both mutual aid and effective:
resource anocation during disaste .... but ha5 seen a declinc: in federal matching funds 10
5UJlPOl1 dislISter preparedness over !he Wi decade; and
WHEREAS, lhe first line of defense in any CIlastrophic evtnt is ",ually k,,"1
JOYemmen~ and tile em';"n! mobilization ol all resources 10 support local effons is
essential, both prior-am: subuquenl 10 disasters; and
WHEREAS, til. California Office of Emergency Service. provides assistance 10
counlies and cities in their efforts, and new stale legislation is increasing emphasis on
preparedne .. progran-.s, including the effective use ol volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Ibe public aw" enes_ generated by recenl disasters provides cities with
a chaJlenge and an opportunity to evaJuate their continw:d efforts ~n this important area
of public safety; and
WHEREAS, tile presenl slatus and future plans of kd.ra~ state. roumy and cily
government agencies is an important topic for ongoing review by cities; now, therefore, be
it
RESOL YEO, by the Gener:J A""mbly or the u..gue of California Cities &S. .. mbJed
in AnnuaJ Conference in Anaheim, Octoher 23, ) 990, that 1M League support !he following
gO:lls ror dtks 3.S minimum guidelines to identify the strengthS and weaknesses of their
local preparedness efforts:
1. Conduct a self-evaluation to determine the revel of community preparedness.
2. De\'elop educational materia!s and training opportunities suited to each
indlv!liu,' ;,;nmmunity~ as wen as review n-,ooe1 program documents for neighborhood groups
U'J be: U~~ for emergetlC)' preparedne~s.
3. Develop prototype scenarios and exercise simulatio!1S that can be used 10 tesf
e~C."h cor.;mulilIis level or preparedneliS and j{lenlify areas foe imprmement.
4. Support est3bHshjnen~ of 5tJong reJationship; .... ·ith resource providers.
including D'l..! not Hmited to federal, s!ate :md county Offices o~ Emergency Services..: Red
CJ\JS"i." S:Jc:aLioll Army, amateur radio operator groups. and other local jurisdictions with
wr.i.::i1 a community would work: closely in the event or a disaster.
5. Develop staff per",nnel for <!;""ter preparedness and cocrdinatior~ and 10
organize and guide tne effective use of volunteers.
6. Develop Jegal research to determine the state of legal inununitie. and
responsibilities.
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7. Develop information .. ith increasing empbasis on buOdiD8 stronger
communications and logistical networks through local, regional, state, federal, and
international levels for improved response in • disaster; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that the League support statewide efforts to coordinate d;'-15ter
preparedness progrlml' in iocaI jurisdictions and also recognize that it ,hould he the &",1
of all Calif6mia el«ted officials 10 heighten awareness of ernerg~r.cy preparedness wilhin
their rommunities and to assist their re!.idenlS in preparing for disasters.
57. INITIATIVE RESOLUTION RELATING TO REGIONAL GOYERNANCE
~: City or 4='ood
WHEREAS, Ibe 1990 Session of the State Legislature produced various bills dealing
with regior.al "",emment; and
WHEREAS, AB 4242 would have cre.ted an unnecessary layer of government; and
WHEREAS, fortunately for citie .. this legislation was not enarted by the Sta:e
Legislature; and
WHEREAS, cities ba\le every reason to believe thai regional gO'lernment will be
again addressed by the Slate Legislature in one form or anotMr ;n 1991 and thereafter; and
WHEREAS. the apparent intention or the S!ate Legislature is 10 dramaticany alter
the fundamental structure or local government by instituting an additional layer of
government in the form of regional government, now, therefore, he it
RESOL YEO, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled
;, A:uwal Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that the stated policy of the Le.gue
of California Cities sball be:
1. 10 continue to oppose AB 4242 as proesented in tl'le last legislative session. unless
amended 10 meet League concerns; and
2. 10 sel in motion IaSk forces in each region to work on solutions 10 solve problems
of rezional sig.'liflcance that ritie> must worle: on cooperatively and in concert 10 solve; and,
be it funher
RESOL YEO. that the General Assembly of the League or California Cities reaffirm
its Gtow'.h Management Strategy as policy for the League.
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58. 1NrnA TIVE RESOWTION RElATING TO NATIONAL LEAG UE OF crn ES
STRUCTURE AND INTERNATIONAL POUCY POsrnONS
~: City of Los Ang.les
RESOLVED. by the General A<scmbly of the League 0( California Cili .... ssembT.d
in Annual Conf.,.nce i. Anaheim, Octobe, 23. 1990, !hat the Leas"" support the NLC
International Task Force resololion adopt.d on July 28, 1990 in Albuquerque. New Mexico
';'ging the Board of Directors of til. National League of Otie. to r.commend 10 the
National League of Citi .. (NLC} membership an amendment(s) to the National Municipal
Policy for 1991 \lut will consolidate an international pollcy positions into a single.
separately identified section of tile NLC Policy State.,.nt for pu,,,,,.., of clarifICation,
awareness. and identif""'tion; and calling for an am.ndmentlo the NLC bylaws tbal creates
a new (6th) Policy and Steering Comntittee 10 be known as tI1e [ntemalionaT Trade and
Foreign Relations Com.mittee~ such committee to havl: commensurate and equal authority
and responsibility with Ihe other free "anding policy and steeting committe.s currenOy
existing under NLC bylaws.
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