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Home My WebLink About0117.092L . ______ -._ • ...___"'r-- ~." . . . ' .,. , . ",'. . . ',' i January 16, 1992 THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL PALO ALTO, ~LIFORNIA Members of the Council: This is an information report. No Council action is required. Prior tc the League of California Cities Annual conference, which was held in San Francisco on October 1)-15, the Council reviewed the I~solutions which were to he. considered at the Conference, detel~ined the city's positions on ea=h, and instructed the council's voting delegate accordingly. council guidelines adopted April 18, 1988 instruct that following the Annual League Conference a report to Council will be prepared, informing council of the adopted resolutions and indicating how the Council's delegate. voted on each. The attachment, which has recently been received from the League, indicates on paqes 3-7 the titles of a11 55 resolutions vhich were considered by the League and contain6 the text of ea~h of the 38 resolutions which were adopted DY the League General Assembly. The city of Palo Alto SUbmitted Resolution 11 regarding Ska~eboard Park Liability, which was approved by the General Assembly. The actions by the General Assembly -were consistent -with the Cocncil's instructions to its voting delegate, wit.h the f,9lloirling exceptions: The General Assembly approved Resolution 6, relating to the year 2000 census, whereas the Council recommended referral to the policy committee for further study based on conCQrn that "Census Bureau cversight" =ight not prevent serious inconsistencies among local jurisdictions nationwide. The League Resolutiol"'.s Cown.ittee recom.,-,..ended No Action on Resolutions 32 and 35 and thus these resolutions did not reach the General Assembly~ The Council had favored app~oval of Resolution 32 (anti-recession package), and conceptual approval of Resolution 35 (the homeless), hut the policy committee contended that the issues dealt with in these resolutions are already within the purview of broader poliCies ~hich the committee is addressing. CMR: 117: 92 I , I "i - Page :2 Resolution 315 (community care facilities), wtdch the Council had. disapproved, was referred to committee. The General Assembly approved Resolution 46 (regional governance} which the Council had disapproved. In the City's view, t.here are inherent contradictions within the resolution~ Furthermore, the referenced League's Growth Management Strategy is undergoing review by the League policy committee. As the result of a roll-call vote ,116 aye -122 no), the General Assembly disapproved initiative Resolution 53 regarding the Governor's veto of AS 101, legislation which would prohibit employment discr~ination baaed on sexual orientation. The council'6 delegate voted for-the resolution .hich urged t.he Governor to reconsider his veto. The General Assembly approved initjative Resolution 54 (Alcoholic Bever~ge Control department cutbacks) which the Council had disapproved, believing it contrary to the position already ta);;en on state budget issues. Respectfully euhmitted, !/t&-'7:~- VIC~I RUDIN Ass~stant to ~-cCitY Manager <~~ A FLEMING ~ ~tant City Ma~ Attachments: 1. Resolutions A~opted, 1991 LCe Conference 2. Status of 1990 Annual Conference Resolutions CMR:1l7:92 '! r t W I i I r ( [ l t 1 League of California Cities Sacra~ento, CA TO CITY MANAGERS --FOR TIm A TfENTION OF M. ... YORS, COUNCIL MEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEYS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE CITY OFFlCL .... LS Attached are the resolutions adopted, including petitioned resolutions, at the 93rd League Annuw Conference held in San Francisco, Octobe!' 13-16, 1991. The~ re-~lutions represent the culmlnation or a year-long development and revie"''' process by the policy committees., by individual cities. and by League divisions and departments throughout the state. The process afforded literally hundreds of city officials the opportunity to partidpa!e directly. We genuinely appreciate your involvement The re.o;olLuions process becomes meaningless unless every effon is made to implement the resolutions in the spirit in which they were approved. The League~s Board of Directors., divi.,.ions., depanmen!s., polit)' committees and individua! ciry officials will be asked throughout the coming year to develop and support federal, state and local actions to implement thes.c polides. For your infonnation, a summary is enclosed which updates the status or 1990 reso[utiom adopted at la.s.t year's Annua: Conference in Anaheim. Thank you for your continued support.. Don Benninghoven Executive Director Hal Conkiin Council Member, Santa Barbara President, League of California Cities • I RESOLU110NSADOPTED 93rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE SAN F~~CISCO. CA OCTOBER 15, 1991 - FL"IAL REPORT ON RESOLUTIONS The Annual Conference was held in San Francisco on October 13-16. 1991. TIle General Resolutions C-Omminee met 00. Octob:=r 14, at the Annual Conference and considered a total of 55 resolutions, (Re5'Jiutions #52,53, 54, and 55 were initiated at the Conference by signature of 46 designated voting delegates, pursuant to the League Constitution and Byla,.'S,) Of the 55 resolutions, 40 resolutions were forwarded to the General A ... sembly for adoption, including the fOLiT initiated resolutions, Five of the original resolutions were referred to the Board at'Directors of the League for assignment to appropriate committees or divisioM of the League for further study. Resolutions were referred to the Board in t.hose cases in which there was insufficient infonnation a;tat1able to enable the committee to approve or disapprove the resolutions on their merit, or for which further study and review was fe[t appropriate. Failure or Ll].e Gencr.aI Resolutions Committee to recommend adoption or these resolutions by the General Assembly does nor mean that they \,1li1l not re.:eive further consideration or be approved at a later date. The General Assembly approved the recommendations oC the General Rtsolutior.s Committee on all resolutions except #52, and #53, The resolutions adopted and reproduced here represent the policy direction (hat the organization will take for 1992 and beyond. Many positions were unanimous, others were not. However, consensus was achieved through a deliberate and open process. \\Ie ",ish 10 sincerely thank all city offici~Js who served as members of policy committees, the General Resolutions CJ)m..'"11ittee, and the offidal voting delegates of the filcmber cities who participated in the deve iopment of these policifs. JUSTORY Of F;f.:SOLFTIONS Resofwio715 have been grouped by polk)! committees to which ~:ere assigned. Piea.. .. e n.ote some re,solutions ha'.'e been assigned to more than one committee. TheM! resolutions (lie noted by this sign. (#). KEY ill REVIEWING BODlES J. Policy Olmmittee -Preliminary 2. Policy Committee . Final 3. General Resolutions Committee 4. General Assembly KEY..IQArnQN~ TAKEN A D N R Approve Disapprove + No Action-+ Refer to appropriate policy committee for study + "A -Approve in Concept ACTION AMPI1FlCATIQN FOOTNOTES a -Amend • Subject matter eovered in another re:,olution .. Policy Committee will make recommends tien at October 12/13 meeting ••• Existing League policy ..... Local authority pre~entIy exists Aa -Amend and approve Aaa -Approve \\ith additional amendment(s} Ra • Amend and refer as amended to appropriate policy committee for study+ Raa -Additional amendments and refer + Da -Amend (for clarity or brevity) and Diliapprove + Na -Amend (for clarity or brevity) and take No Action + W -Withdra ...... 71 by SPOfl-<;(}[ + + -Except for initiated resolutions, re~olutioru. VroitP this recommendation from the General Resolutions Committee are not reported on the floor of the General A'1sembly. ,. $;' rill • Numb~L__________ Ke_s \Vord Jl,dt:x (0\\\\111,'£ Q:-;."~\lJ:-;l2:rRAnVE SERYlCES 1 2 3 4 1 Co"'position of the Leogce Bocr~ 0q Diret:tors; LeJgue E)b,ws, A:m::ndment A A A A 2 Voter Regis1..ration Aa Aaa Aa A - 3 Filling Ciiy Council V:J.C';J.cC:es Aa Aaa A A 4 Sm0king tn Public Places Aa Aa A A ---- 5 1990 Census A. Aa A A -------- 6 2000 Cen~us Aa Aa A A - COM\IITIEE Q;-'; GOMMUNITY SERVICES 2 -4 --- #7 Drug Prevention Aa Aaa Aa A CDmmunity Drug and AlwhDJ Abuse 8 PreventioT' Planning Aa Aaa A A 9 Communi!}' Services 11,:!onth Aa Aa A A ----- 10 Library Bo[]u j~ct ~~~/2 A Aa A A 11 Ska.teboard P:J.rk Liability Aa Aa Aa A --------- 12 Cndocumen:ed Workers D D W W -- 13 State Beach Access F~e~ N N R R -- 3 • Number Q)~I.\IIITEF O~~I'\!ELQYEE REI.ATIQ:")S 1 2 3 14 PubUc Employee Re:lrement System Funds Aa Aa A I A 15 Re:.irce Eealth Bene-fib Coverage All Aa A A - 16 Reimbursement to Retirees. for ~-fedicare All All A A 17 Workers' Compensation Stress Claims All AlIa A A 18 Volunteerism All Aa A A ------ CQM~1ITTEE 0:") ENVlRQ~MENTAL QJ1ALITY 1 2 3 4 Reclaimed \Vater 19 (Consolidated with Resolution #20) Na N' N" N" 20 Reclaimed \Vate:r All AlIa A A 21 \\'ater Quality Assessment Aa AlIa A A 22 Environmental EducJt~on ~A Aa A A Small Business Assistance in Environmental ! 23 Regulation (Corisolid~lled with Resolution "A N" N" N" #22) - 24 Pollution Prc\'cnriClrl "A Aa A A ~- 25 GJ .... oline-PO\1,it"TcJ LeJf Blo\\'~rs Aa Aaa A A --------~ 26 Energy Efnciency Stant..brJs Aa AlIa A A 4 .. - ", I I , I j Nllmb;H 27 28 29 30 Reviewing Body Act jOn CQ~!MJ1TEE O\; E~.;vlRQ\;~1ENTAL OUALITY (com 1 12, I Municipal U""bility for Solid WJ5te CoUecticn and DispUSClJ A A. A ---- Southern Sea (J,ter Aa Aaa A \Vetlands R R R - California Desert Conservation Act D D W ---------- • A A R W COMMI'ITEE ON HQlJSTNG~CO\!M! lNITY AND ECONOMIC DEYEWPMENT 1 2 3 4 ,-- 31 Carnmunity Reir::vestment Act A A A A 32 Anti-Recession P",ck~¥_' __ .. N N N Economlc Devetopment Admin{stratinn 33 Assistar.ce to Cit:cs N N N N 34 Base Closure lrnpact on Cities " Aa A A ,------- 35 Changing Attitude~ Tcw,:rd the Homeless N N N N 36 Community Cilre F<lciiities. .. R R R ----- 5 ---~" ..... ,., .... Nllmber • #7 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 51 - ~0\1\1:nEE O';..EilJ\UC SAfETY 1 ------=== L?rug Prevention Aa Fire and Life S,Jfetj Pu.bl:c Edlj,ation A -- Commercial Vehtde Safet)' A Pet Overpopulation Aa 2 Aaa A A A"" CO\1\HHEE O~ RE\CI:~UE AND TA?CA110N I 2 -- . C...alifornia Re .... enue Sources Aa Aa Uniform COSt Accounting System D D Delinquent Fees A A - -- (:OM_'lITTEE O~; TR·\,\SPORTAllilll" ","'10 PUSIJC WORKS 3 4 Aa A A A Aa A A A 3 4 A A D D A A 1 2 3 4 - League TeJec(,lmmunic;.!tiotls Puliey A A A A Tekt'ommunicCll!Oll .. N N N Telecommuting A A A A Truck Safety I Aa I Aa A A -------- • '~""' •..... -~ '<.;:;' ':~ Number 46 47 48 49 50 52 53 54 55 ________ --'R"'c""!.1~_e\t.'L!1i.-Body Action 2 ~------ Regional G(wernnn.(c Aa Aaa Regionul GO\'em,11ell: Pr(lpO'i:.!ts R R 1[crnbershir on Air Pult~ltjlm Control Di .... triCls Aa Aa Regional Air O!J<.J.:il)1 Bo<.lrt..ls (Coi1so1id;'1l:~_~~th R~~()lution #48) N' 1"- Urban Gro\,.;,.'th R R ----- IS [SOU iT!O\;S I'IITIATECLIlY.1'ETITION Riverside C'OUnly California Assembl ..... , Bill IOJ - Alcoholk BevcrJ,Se ConTrol C1..Itb<lcks -- Tal! Exempt Bonus for CertClin Cultural, Recreation,;.,,1 and SpDrt~ Facilities -- ----- 7 Resolution Committee Recommendation - N Aa A A 3 4 Aa A R R Aa A 'S. N' R R General A<;sembly Action R D A A - " ",,~ ...... 5,.. .. k-k ADOPTED "''lNUAL COl'>FERENCE RESOLUTIONS Bcw1utiaDs Referred to CQmmiltec OD Administrative Sro1c-es 1. RESOLUTION RELATING TO COMPOSmON OF THE LEAG UE BOARD OF DlREcroRS; LEAGUE BYL .. WS AMENDMENT Board of Directors. Comnti ttee on Adrninistratl\le Se rvices WI-IER.EAS, the League Board of Directors is structured to be rejJre~entati\'e or a large and diverse state; and WlIEREAS, California has been experiencing rapid growth in population and demographic diversity; and WHEREAS, a close Uai",n between the League of California Cities and the National League of Cities wilJ enhance the ablli ty of California cities to be infrmned and effective participants in nationaJ policy considerations; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by lbe General Assembly of the League ofCalifomiaCities assembled in Annual Conference in San Franci",x), October 15, 1991, tba' the League Board be expanded by increasing the number of at-large directors from eight to len and by providing that members of the National League of Cities Board of Directors from California sball be members of the League of California Cities Buard of Directors by amending the League Bylaws as follows: ARTIq E IY -BO .... RD ill pmECTQRS Section 1. Board of Directors The affairs of lbe League shaH be conducted by a Board of Dire<tors rompo<ed of lbe following: a. The Junior Past President oC the League, who shall serve for a term oC one year, immediately succeeding his or her term as President; b. Ten Direcwrs-at-Large, 1) who shall serve for a term of one year, 2) wbo shall be el .. :ted by the Board at its organization meeting, and 3) at least one of wbom shall be a representative of a small city; 8 c. d. One Dire..."'"1or to be elected from eadl of the regional dhislons and depanments of tht', t.eague. who shall serve for a tem! of N.'O y(:ars; A President, First Vice-Presidl!:"nf and Second Vice-President of the League; and ~. Members of the National League of Cities Board of Directors who bold an "fficc in a C.alifomia city. Directors shall hold office unol their suceessors are elected and qu41ified or, if they sit on the Board by virtue of their membership on the National League of Cities Board of Directors. until th<ir terms on the National League of Cities Board of Directors expire. 2. RESOLUTION RElATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION S!lim:l:: Referred 10: Los Angeles County Division Committee on Administrative Services WHEREAS, the regiMration fOnS are Dot reflective of those who are eligible to vote; now, therefore~ be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the Le.gue of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco? October 15, 1991 1 L'lat the league suppon "lr c0- sponsor legislation to purge the voter rolls of registrants who have not exercised their rig...~t to vote in t\J,'o successive general Sfatewide elections. 3. RESOLUTION RELATING TO F111JNG CITY COUNCIL VACANCIES S!lim:l:: City of Do art. Referred to: Committee on Administrative Services WHEREAS, there are times when many California citie!; are in a situation IiJIhere a vacancy on the city counCIl occurs~ and WHEREAS. Califomi a Government Code Se ction 36512 sets forth the spe ci fk action that a city council mwt take to determine whether to fill tbe vacancy by appointment, or to call a speciaJ election, and action must be taken wi[hin thLrtj' days. from th~ commencement of tbe vacanC)'", and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 36512 further sets forth that the person appointed or elected to fill a vacancy holds office for the unexpired term of the former incumbent; and 9 I I' :'"''-:'' -:~- .' WHEREAS, some cities recently e:werienced a vacancy on their ciry coundl with the vacant seat having a remainder of more than three years; ana WHEREAS, Government Cooe Section 36512.2 does not a!lo,," a temporary appointee to stand for election at the nex:t regularly-scheduled municipal election. if said elc(."1ion falls more than 270 days from the appointment; now. therefJ:re, be it RESOL YEO, by the Genera! Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Franci~o, October 15, 1991, that the League support legislation to amend the California Government Code penaif'ljng to the filling of a \'acancy on the city council to a.llo'lw' an additiona! optiC!!; specifically, the ability of the city council to appoint an individual to fill a vacant council seat either for the rcmaioder of the term,. or until the next regularly-scheduled munlcipal election. even if the next reglliady-scheduled municipal election date is greacer than 270 days from the date of appointment. 4. RESOLUTION RELATING TO SMOKING IN PUBUC PLACES ~: Referred to; Los Anj:e!es County Division Committee on Administrative Servi::es WHEREAS. reports spon.."Klred by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency prove tha1 secondhand smoke from cigarettes is responsIble for at least 3,700 nonsmeker deaths annually, and perhaps as many as .<3,000-, and WHEREAS, 5econdhand smoke is also a major source of such indoor pollutants as benzene and carbon mano>ide, both of which are also harmful to the public health; and WHEREAS, .!tempts by individual jurisdictions to protect the public health by prohibiting smoking tobacco products in public areas may be inequitable to restaurar.t and other business owners since customers that wish to smoke may migrate 10 nearby juri~ictions that do not prohibit smoking; and WHEREAS, this type of inequity is best solved by protecting the pubjjc health by prohibiting smoking in public place'S on a statewide level; :lOW, therefore, be it RESOL YEO, by the General Assembly of the League of Califomia Cilio; assembled in Annuai Conference in San Francisco, October IS. 1991, that the League continue to support legislation that would prohIbit smoking ~n indoor public places, as long as such 1egisIation does not preempt existing ordinances or the ability of cities to enact stricter local ordinances; and be it funher RESOLVED, that the League also encourage the federal government to consider sinnlar let..slation at the national ievel. 10 ~ , " 5. RESOLUTION RELATING TO TIlE 1990 CENSUS l...cy; Angeles County Division Conunittee on AdminiS!Tativc Services WHEREAS, the Decennial Census of the United States of America 1.s the basis upon wbich seats in the United State, House of Representati",es are apportioned, state and local legislatures are redistricted, and billions of dolla~ in feQuai and state financial il.'isistance are allocated to our nation's cities; and WHEREAS, because of the "Nide array of critical uses to which they are put, the attain..l1C'nt of the most accurate census data is of paramount importance to this fl.atiorI for a fair and just di.<;.tnbutioD of political representation and government f.mding; and WHEREAS, the Bureau of tbe Census concluded in 1987 that such a differential uodercount could be eliminated or reduced 1n 1990 through a statistical correction of the Decennial Census data; and WHEREAS, the U. S. Confereoce of Mayors, together with a broad coalition of co plaintiffs including various cities and organizations throughout the nation.has brought suit to compel a statistical correction of the 1990 De~nnial Censu,; and WHEREAS, the 1990 Decennial Census, if nol statistically coneCled, will once again deprive lLie residents of the nation's cities of the political representation and government funding to which they are fairly 'ntitled; and WHEREAS, the United States Secretary of Commerce will not issue statistically corrected populalkm data for the 1990 Decennial Cen.·,;us; now, therefore, be [t RESOLVED, by the Geoeral Assembly of the l.eague of California Cities a.<sembled in Annual Conference in San Franci5c0, October 15, 1991, that the League s"9pon the National League of Cities' lltigation challenging rhe Secretary's dedsion to not statistically correct the census data. 6. RESOLUTION REl.A TING TO TIlE YEAR 2000 CENSUS &w=: Referred to: L>s Angeles County Division Committee on Administrative Services WHEREAS, Article 1, Section 2 of the United States Constitution requires that an accurate census of all residents of the United States be taken every tea years; and WHEREAS, over 1,000 federal programs are based upon or distribute funds according to population C<Junlos and other demographic information contalned in tfle Decennial Census; and 11 L I I··~' : !. '1 i ..; , ' WHEREAS. a reapportionment of the lJnite~ Stales Congres.s 'WlC SoUte leglJootatures and redistricting of clty . .county, and schoo! di~triclS depend on data from the censu~~ and WHEREAS. the Qvet':lll I,.lnderc:ounl of the 1990 Cen:.lls is bety.,'een 1.8 percent and 2 pe ,cent; and WHEREAS, the head count methodology employed in 1990 is the ,arne methodology employed in 1790 and is in need of an exhamtive evaluation and review; and WHEREAS, local govemme nts need to be more involved tn the census process and are best able to couni the iT populations as they have access to local tax. water, voting. housing. and service debvery records; now, therefo:.:, be it RESOL YED, by the General Assembly 01 the League of California Cities assembkd in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 15, 199 I, that the League request the National I..eague of Cities to urge the Admirustration to appoint a State Commission on tht: Year 2000; and be it further RESOLVED, (hat such Commission include representatives from the intergovernmental community bduding members of the Executive Branch., legi:.lative Branch, Governor, mayors, and county oftkials; and be it further RESOL YED. ta"ar such COIT'JIlission explore and recommend new methodologies for conducting the census including. but not limited to, local government based counting subject to federal funding and Census Bweau oversight; and be it further RESOL VEO, that a report containing recommendations for improvements for the year-2000 census be issued well in advance of preparations for said cemus. Ikwll.1tions Referred to Committee on Community ~_~ 7. RESOLUTION RELATING TO DRUG PREYE:-'110N li2lIill: Loo; Angeles County Division Referred to: Committees on Community Services, and Public Safety WHEREAS, the United States goveI11f"o<lt is currently .pending over SlObillion to fight a "war on drugs: which to date has had limited impact in many of the nation's cities; and WHEREAS, the present system of allocating federal anti-drug dollars to local communities is a crazy Quilt of smaU discretionary grants. to clIteS and pass-t.l]rough awards from state governments, which have been documented to be poorly targeted and mired in state bureaucracy; and 12 I , ~ i , , I t ! t < .~ , . r WHEREAS, aside from ('ederaI drug tnterdiction and state criminal justice SYSler.l5. most of the actions taken to prevent the spread of drugs are taken at LI,e local level, by local police. schools. outreach workers,. and treatment centers; and WHEREAS. local communities are best able to judge particula1" oommiwiry priorities; now I therefore. be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of tho Leag>je of California Cities .ssembled in Annual Conference in San FrancL<ro, o..-tober 15, 1991, that tile League suppon the creatiOtl of a reder:il -Drug Prevention Block: Gran.t,.· with sufficient funds to achleye the foUowing national goals' 1. Drug education prcgrams beginning in kindergarten or carber and continuing through the high school years; 2. "Treatmenl on Demand" for those seeking to rid then=lves of drug abuse; 3. Community-based outreach programs 10 address the needs of those who "",y not be rea<h.ble by traditional drug education effons; and 4. ImprOY.d anti-drug enforcement effons at the local level; and be it fumer RESOLVED, that the League urge Governor Wilson and the State Legislature to work with Congress 10 develop a "Drug Prevention Block Grant" proposal, modeled after the Child Care Development BI'xk Grant or Community Development Block Grant, with funds distnbuted directly to local government, for introduction L, Congress by early 1992. 8. RESOLUTION RElATING TO COMMUNITY DRUG "'.'10 ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION PI.ANNING S!lliro:' Referred tp: Los Angeles County Divis Lon Committee on Community Services WHEREAS, the impaa of alcohol and drug related problems in ail California communities cannot be overstated; and WHEREAS. such problems cannot be treated ¥rithout consideration of the overall socia) context within {he community in which such problems develop and e~ist; and WHEREAS, problems related to the availability and use of drugs and alcohol permeate the entire community and are intertwined with community attitudes and 'With social and economic conditions, many associated with poverty, un>!mployment, inadequate hou.r.;ing. racism and illiteracy; now, thaefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly oflhe League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco. OctJber 15. 1991, that the League endorse the r I , r' i I I 1· -- , 1 concept of individual res.ponslbility and .oomrrmnity commitment. leadership, and education to im.plement an Al.coh,)l and Drug Abust Corrununity Action Plan through rnter~enC)' colhboration focusing on children. youth, families and neighborhood wellness; the participation of community servke groups; religious institution. ... ; social service and health care providers; and neighborhoods in partnership with the cities and schools; and, be it further RESOLVED. that the League assist cities in facilitating total community involvement ~l an Akohot and Drug Abuse Commu.nit;' Action Ptan to stimulate change, 9. RESOLUTION REI.ATL'IG TO COMMUNITY SERVICES MONTI-I ~: Referred to~ Recreation,. Parks &. CommUI'i~y Services I>.!partment Committee on Community Services WHEREAS, Community Servi~s Month is an annual observance designed io faeus attention on the variety of community seMcei provided by California dties which may include the following: child care, parks and recreation services, housing services, socia1 services, health services, library and 2.rt servic.es--w:::'kh are essential tbreads that, when woven toge.ther, create a VIbrant community; and WHEREAS, community and human ~rvices playa vita) role in improving the quality of life of our cities' residents; and WHEREAS, diverse community service and human :.en-ic-: prograrru. are designed to hctlitate ~~llectuaJ, emotional, social and physical development and are. patterned to strengthen and mend the fabric of the community; DO'W'", therefore, be it RESOL YED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 15,1991, that the League encourage cities to declare April as Community Servkes Month and encuurage thei.r residents to take full advantage of the many CO!lUI1unity services availabie: from cities. 10. RESOLUTION RELATrNG TO THE UBRARY BOND ACT OF 1992 li2lw;c: Refe ITed to; R~.,.eation., Parks and Co.mmunity Services Department Committee on C.omr.1.unity Services WHEREAS, in 1987, the League of California Cities supported the 1988 Library Qmstruction and Renovation Bond Act (Proposition 85), which provided 175 million for tbe construction and renovation of public library facilities in California; and 14 ---.... ( .... : ...•.•. _ . ...-.. ~,-. I I I - WHEREAS, many eligible projects remain unfunded, and there is stm a great need for safe, efficiem, and aC'<:essible public libraries that are adequate to serve California communities; and WHEREAS, SB 1230. if approved b)' the Legislature, signed by the Goveruor, and approved by the voters of California.. would provide ger.eral obligation bonds in the amount of 5.350 million for the purpose of financing a second library construction and renovation program; and WHEREAS, California's increasingly diverse population and changing needs will impact public libraries; new, ther-efore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assemhly of the League of California Cities as,<;embled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October IS, 1991, that the League continue 10 support sa 12:}O or equiva1enl legislation, and be il further RESOLVED, that the League urge cha."ies 10 the crileria for Ihe allocatioo of llbrary construction general obligation bond funds to consider the changing needs of the community and its diverse makeup. 11. RESOLUTION RELATING TO SKATEBOARD PARK 1.lABlUTY ~: City of Palo Alto Referred to: Committee on Community Services WHEREAS, numerous Cailiorni~ cities have cor.s.truC1ed, or are contemplating constrJ.ruon oc. skateboard bowls in order to provide locations for recreational skateboarding which are specifically designed for Ibe sport a.~d which are isolated from vehicular traffic; and WHEREAS, construction and maintenance of skateboard bowls provide skateboarders with a safer alternative to skating on public streets, in storm. drainage facilities. and other areas not intended to accommodate higb speed, acrobatic skating maneuvers; and WHEREAS, although California law provides public entities .. ith a qualified immunity for liability arising oul of hazardous recreational activities (Gov. Code, f 831.7), Health & Safety Code t 25906 provides that: "[0]0 operalor of a skaleboard park shall permit any person to ride a skateboard therein. unless such per.;on is wearing a hetmet, elbow pads and knee pads: Although Ihe legislative his1O:y of f 25906 indicates Ihat it was not intended 10 apply to unsupervised, public skating facililies., the questions. of how and whether this law applies to unsupervised public fadlities have not been addressed in the .courts., and. as a res.u~t, substantia! uncertainty remains 3£ lo the eXlent or pul)lic agency liability in this area; now, therefore, be LI 15 'L I I • ~ , , ' :J 1 'j j , , RESOLVED, by the General k<;embly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference tn San Francisc0, October 15, 1991, that the League suppon legislation which would clarify and further assure public entity imrrllJnit)' from tiability for injuries incurred at pubUcly-o\I/Ded skating fac.11ities. BesoL!ltioQ.s Referred to Cgmmlttet OD EmplQ)'H Relations 14. RESOWTION RElATING TO PUBUC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS Sww:r:; RcfeW to: Desert Mountain DivUion Committee on Employee Relatioll5 WHEREAS, the Governor and State Legislature have proposed and adopted legislation which compromises the financial integrity of the Public Employee. Retirement System (PERS), inhibit; the PERS Board of Administration's ability to fulfill its fiduciary duty to the membersrup, and politicizes the actuarial process; and WHEREAS, the Legislature has unilaLerally adopted benefit increases without contract amendment; and WHEREAS, a <'Jb5tantial number of California cities contract with PERS for employee retirement benefits; now, therefore. be it RESOLVED, by the General A\SCmbly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, that the League: I. End""" full participation in the PERS Coalition (PERS/PAC) and ib purpose of monitoring legislation and actions affecting PERS and proposing legThlatian. policies and action necessa..ry to maintain or further the intert!s.ts of contracting agencies; 2. Support sound actuarial principles independent of political influences; and 3. Oppose leglslation that increases benefits of employees and retirees of contracting agencies without requiring a cuntract amendment before sucb benefit'S can become effective. 16 ,- . ". 'I. - .~---------....;.. ... -,." . 15. RESOLUTION RELATING TO RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS COVERAGE ~: Referred tQ: City of Sunuyvaie and Peninsula Division Committee on Employee Relations WHEREAS, contracting public agendes have annuitants who choose to reside" outside of California and who do Got have access to PER5-sponsored health malntenanc.:: organizatioru (HMO) or fee-far-servi"" pions; and WHEREAS, the only av.llable indemnity/preferr'd provider organizlltion (PPO) is usually more costly than "''Ie health mainte nance organizations; .nd WHEREAS, the budgets for Califomia cities are negadvely impacted by the increasing premium .costs and the increasing number of retlrees residing outside of California due to tbe cost of li'Jing in the state~ DOW, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General ....... mbly of the League of California Cities assembled in AnnU:1l Conference in s.... Franci5c0, Cl.:tober i5, 1991, L"at the League urge the State Legislature to amend current law to require that the PERS Board contract with health maintenance organizations (HMOs) or fee-for-servire plaos. licensed and doing business in ether states to provide health benefib for retired employees who choose to reside Ollt of this state; and be it further RESOLVED, that the League urge the State Legislature to amend curren t I.", to require that the PERS Board require oantracts with out-of-state health provider> to provide substantially equivalent bealth services 10 those effered in California for members, 16. RESOumON RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT TO RETIREES FOR MEDICARE ~: Refernd to: City of Sunnyvale and Peninsula Division Committee on Employee Relations WHEREAS, undc:r Section 22819 of the Government Code, retirees, who on or after J3ll".La.ry 1,1985, are eliglbI~ for Parts A and B of Medlcare are not to be enrolled in a basic health plan; and WHEREAS, under PERS Board reguiation5 the ,etiree must enron in both Part A and Pa..rt B to be eligible to enroll in a 5uppl1}ment to Medicare; and WHEREAS, the PERS System currently administers a Medicare Part B reimbursement program for state agencies and their retirees; and 17 i I i .. :-.~ , I ! : i i .f - ,-- .~ ... ," WHEREAS, the need for each local agen<)' to establish individual M~dicare Par: B administrative reimbursement systems when a centrahzed PERS administrCltion system is available, is cost l..TJ.efficient and does nol provide the economies of sc.ale; nO\ll, therefore I be it RP.50L YEO, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities a<scmbled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, ~hat the League urge th: State Legislature to require that the PERS Board authorize contracting a.gencies to amend their PEMHCI\. contracts to participate in a .o::entralized Medicare reimbursement program for enronees in Medicare supplement health insurance adm.i(1jstered by PERS; and be it further RF.-SOLVED, that the PERS Board establish regulations for administration of the program; and be it further RESOLVED, that the administration of the reimbursement program now available only to the ~tate be also offered to participating eonuacting ,?ublk agencies that elect to do so. 17. RESOWllON RELATING TO WORKERS' OJMPENSA nON >IRESS ClAIMS SIw=: Rc{emd m: City of Sunnyvale and Peninsuda Division C<>mmitlee on Employee Relatiens WHEREAS, workers' .c;ompe.nsatiQn claims win ~t Califom.i.a employers approximately S 11 billion this year; and WHEREAS, thus far efforts to control workers' compensation rosts have been unsuccessful: and WHEREAS, the bu.Jgets of California dti.s are negatively impacted by the costs of the workers' compensaticn program, which are becoming an ever increasing portion of city budgets; and WHEREAS. there is agro'lolring statev.lde realization that effective fISCal management is inhibited by the continued growth and cost increases in the workers' compensation ;>rograrn; and 'W'HEREAS j over the last ten years stress related workers' compensation clairru; filed in Califomi a have increased substantially; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, oy the General Assembly of the league of CaJifornia Citi« assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, Octobe r J 5, 1991, that the League support legislation modtfying tile current law related to worke.rs' compensation stress claims. in order to control reiated workers' compensaeion costs; and be it further 18 .. . .. ,,,!;:, .,"'." 'J.,,;. RESOLVED. that the propos<d legislation indude the foU""ing provision." A Repeal the current star.dards ~hat require employees to shew that only ten percent of their stress is work related befoTe they become entitled ~o l,I,'orkers' compensation medical and disabilit) ~:tefit'i; B. Require that employees show by clear and convincing evidence that a majority. Qr 51 percent,. of their stress is work rela.ted befoTe tbey become entitled to workers' compensation medical and diS2.l>i1ity l>enefil,; and c. That legitimate and documented perfonnance or work evaluations, termination for cause and reduction in force. are not sufficient in and of themselves to sU5taln a workers' compensation stress claim. 18. RESOLlJTION RELATING TO VOLUNTEERISM S!wu:s:: Rc;fcurd.m: Los Angel .. CoUnlY Division Committee on EmplO)'e. Relations WHEREAS, the many volunteers serving California communities are vir.:;l to the provision of social programs 00 l>ehalf of human needs in both the public and private sectors; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to encourage the contr,bution and commitment of the volunteer; and WHERfAS, volunteer work provides opportuniti .. to all individuals for meaningful serv;"". personal growth, and career exploration; and WHEREAS. the State Legislature has resolved to encourage local governments. cha.;table and service organizations. and private employers to take volunteer work e:q>ericnce into account when considerir.g applicants for employment by solidting relevant volunleer work e.tperience on employment application forms; now, lherefore, be it RESOL VED.l>y the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in "'.nnual Conference in San franci=. October 15. 1991. that the League strongly encourage California and its Jocal gn\'crrunenTs, charitable and service organizations, and private employers to consider unpaid work experience in the selection procedure for employment decisions. 19 .. ··'·L·· ... 1 I I j - ·-""",..-......... ~~ , RrSQ]llUORS RefeJl'ed to Cpwmjllff OR Egvjrogmental Ouelit)' 20. RESOLUTION RELATING TO REClAIMED WATER ~: Referred to: Water Subcommittee, Emironme"ntal Quality POUl.)' Committee Committee on Environmental Ouality WHEREAS, Califomia is subject to a state'oVlde drought. in(reasing water rights dispute~ and projected long-tenn demands for water state ..... ide which cnuld e;"c~ed :eliabIe supply by as much as 5 million acre·feet per year ~y 2010; and WlIEREAS, treating and reWiing municipal wastc:water has proved effective for nonpotable purposes such as landscape irrigation, .lIee! cleaning, industrial cooling, firefi,ghtiI1& groundwater rec-harge sea water intrusion barriers and tollet flushing, and can hela maximize th~ amount of fresh water available for Californians; hOW~\leT its use within Caiifomia is severely limited by 5tringent and outdated regulation.. .. under Title 22 of the California Adm.ini.strative Cooe mi:llldating the use of specific technologies in treating wastewater and creating unnecessary restrictioru on the beneficial use of rcdatmed water; and WHEREAS, the unnecessary discharge of treated wastewater and underutili-zation of existing reclamation facilities should be addressed by the O!.lifomia Legislature to create more reasona hie standards to fully protect human health while not unnecessarily restril.'ting the use of reclaimed water; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the Leag,ue of California Cities .. <;;embled in Annual Conference in Sa" Francisco, October 15, 1991. that the League support legislation thai encourages the treatment of municipal wastewater for nonpotable reuse and promote tbe promu1gation of reawnable regutations to encourage and 1!l<OOI1".i.z.e the responsible use of reclaimed water as an alternative to California's fresh water supply, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Lea~'1Je, thrcugh its staff and membership, promote:: the:: revision of existing restrictions on the u~ or reclaimed water under TItle 22 of the California Administrative Code to include technical Quality standards clone instead of technical standards and water treatment process. requiremenu., in order to permit flexibilit)' in the development of safe rec1aim~d water treatment system.<;; and be it further RESOLVED, thalth.teague, through its Staff and membership, support additional efforts to broaden the spectrum of acceptable reclaimed water applications under Title 22 of the California Administrative Code, and to create administrative efficiencies that 'Will encourage the development of reclaimed water as a viable alternative to consuming California's limited fresh water supplies; and that the League urge its member cities to adopt specific water reclamation goals for their cities. 20 , . , . - • , .. _____ I iII'iiR!"UI!fo!_ .. : 2L RESOLUTION RElAl1NG TO WATER QUAUTY ASSESSMEI'<T S2Iiro:: Refc;rred to: Los Angeles County Djo.·ision Committee on Environmental OJalicy WHEREAS, eWes with sewage treatment works are required to morutor [he impact of effiue.:lt ljischarges OD aquatic organisms~ and WHEREAS, biological IJ1onitoring of effluent discharges is wOMhwhi1e; and WHERFAS, the State Water Resources Control Board ha.<; required the use of nonindigenous species in biologlcal monitoring test'i; and WH~ 1he a.ctual biological impact of an eftlJent discharge into a receiving body of water can best be determined by using indigenous species in bLologlcaI monitoring tests; and WHEREAS, bioassa~ testing techniques specified in a monitoring program should be within the capability of the staff employed in a 'tate certiBed laboratory; and WHEREAS, the test species used should be selected basf!d on their reJevancy to the site.oSpecific conditions of the discharg~; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by Ihe General Assembly of the League ofCalifomia Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, that the League support state legislation that requi:es the use of indlgenou~ .species in biological mOr'l.itoring tests for the purpose of watt:f quality assessment; and be 1t further RESOLVED, that th-= League support state legislation that requires biological monitoring tests spedfied for evaluating the toxicit)! of eff1uents. discharged to the waters of California; and that these tests be develnped for routine laboratO!'y use a!1d that they receh'e adequate ~entific peer review \1,ith re~pect to their efficaC) and reh: .... an0 for a-;se\~ing the site-specific en .. ironmental and publiC health effecb of tn.c: effluent 1ested. 22, RESOLUTION RElATING TO EDUCA 110N ~"D TECHNlCAL ASSISTA "ICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REGUlA110NS Los Angeles County Divis-ion Commiltee OIl En ..... ironmental Quafity WHEREAS, the number and complexJty or eO\'ironmental laws and regulations i5 constantly increa.~tng and the prosecution of violators of these faVro'S and regulations i.s similarly increasing; and 21 I I --"~." .. . -<~- ., ..... ,.. .'. .. ~ I i I WHEREAS, the effects of these regu1auons on small bu~inesses., which tmptoy a large pcrtion of the st-a~e's (limit community and are frequently o\\'11ed and operated by women and people of color, are often burdensome; and WHEREAS, all busi::tesses in Califorrua must de;;ote financia.l re:~ources to comply with these environmer.ta1 regulations: and 'WHEREAS, environmental educat[on and regulatOi)' teC'hnicaI '&-'i.Si<;tance that stress outreacr ... education ar.d training are an !ntegral and cost-effective compone.nt of any compliance strategy; nOVw', therefore be it RESOLVED, by the Genera] Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, that the League encourage cities., state and federal regulatory a.gencies to develop and implement aggressive outreach, educational, financial, and tecilrJcal assLo;;tancc programs as part of their overall compHance strategy in order to assist businesses of an sizes to better understand and comply with em-ironmcntal regulations. 24. RESOLUTION RELATING TO POLLUTION PREVENTION ~: Re.ferre.d to: Los Angeles County DMsion Committee on Environmental Quanty WHEREAS, 1oca] governments are heroming iccreasingJ)" responsible for the implementation and operation of a \o\ide variety oC programs which impact the environment ra.nging from conservation of Wetter and ene rgy to solid waste reduction and hazardous waste minimization; and WHEREAS, it is economically inefficient for billions of dollars to be spent annualiy in controlling and trying to control millions of tons or pollution; and WHEREAS, there are significant opporturuoes for indu. ... ~ to reduce or prevent pollution at the source sunply by introducing cost effective (hanges in production. operation, and raw material '.1S3ge, and VlHEREAS, the prov'tSion or information and technical ~si'itance to businesses on source reduction and other pollution prevention strategies is an effective means of achieving a heaJthfu! envimnment for the citizens of the state and nation; now. !herefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General As..<embly of the I."ague of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Frauci""" October 15, 1991, that the League urge the California and U. S. Environmental Protection Agencies to promote pollution prevention through aggressive educational outreach efforts and other means; and be it further RF.50LVED, thar iIle League urge its member cities to adopt and implement a pollution prevention ethic in all of their own governmental activities. 22 IT.·· .. .. -'. • ~ ... ~--"'''''-._-----. ....- 25_ RF..50LllTION RElATING TO GASOUNE-POWERED LEAF BWWERS ~: City of Mill Valley Herew to: Committee on Environmental Quality WHEREAS, for the past several years, there bave been grass roots campaigns ic various cities L'rroughout California to partially or rompletely b;rn gasoline-powered leaf bIO"W'ers due to concerns rega.rding noise and air poilution emi.,tiions; and WHEREAS, as a result of such local campaigns, many cities in California have approved ordinances wbich regulate or totally baa the use of gasoline-powered reaf blowe ... ; and WHEREAS, many more California cities either at: or will be considering their O'WD local restrictions 00 gasoline-powered leaf blowe",; and WHEREAS, the noise and pollution produced from gasoline-powered leaf blowers is a statev.ide concern; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly "f the League of Callfornia Cities assembled in Arulual Conference in San Fraud"",. October IS, 1991, Ii,.! the League initiale discussions with manufacturers to address and reduce noise and air pollution emmion roncerilS associ.ted with gasoline-powered leaf blowers; and be it further RESOL YEO, that io Ibe .!moco of tbe manufacturers taking positive and timely steps to address noise and air pollution prnblems associ. leO with such leaf blowers, that the League support. statewide standard for air and noise pollution emissions for leaf blowe ... used in urban areas 26_ RESOLUTION RElATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS S!l=: Referred to: Lo!; Angeles Clu nty Divisic n Committee on Environmental Quality WHEREAS, global warming may O<:Cl;r in tbe nat too distant future due to the increase in the Earth's almnsphere of the so-called gree nhvuse gases such as carbon dioxide; and WHEREAS, carbon dioxide emissLons resuLt from the bumin£: of fossil fuels including oil, gas, coal, and wood; and WHEREAS~ energy efficiency and conservation are inexpensive, easy, and effective means to both reduce dependence on imponed fossil fuels and decrease emissions of harmful greenhoLL~ gases such as carbon dioxide; now, therefore, he it .----,...,.~c__--...... ------.---.. -"'"~'.." ".' .. . - " "- • ! , " RFSOL YED. by the Genera! Assembly ofthe Leag--.!e of C...alifornia Ci~ies assembled in Annual Conferenre in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, that the League continue to encourage its member dties to implement coM.-.e:ffective energy effidcncy standards that also coruider air poUution impacts whenever possible for bulldings, industry, and the tranSportation sector that would subc;tan~aUy reduce tbe consumption of energy; a.lld be it further RESOLVED, that the I....eague continue to support state legislation that would establish cost-effective :oergy efficiency standards and request the National League of Cities to support a National Energy Policy which eI!'lpba.~iz.es strong conservation and energy efficiency standard"" as long as resulting (ederaJ legislation does not preempt more stringent state standard!,. 27. RESOLUTION RELATING TO MUNlCIPAL SUPERFUND UABlLITY, INCLUDING UABILITY FOR SOUD WASTE COllECTION AND DISPOSAL ~: Refen'ed tQ: Los'u!geles Counry Division Committee on Environmental Quality WHEREAS. the U.S. Congres.'ii enacted the CompreheTlsive Environmental Response, Compensation. and Liability Act, kn""n as the Superfund law, in order to clean up tbe nation's hazardous waste sites and to make the polluters pay for the cost of that cieanup; and WHEREAS, the State of California has also enacted the Hazardous Substance Account Act which applies the Superfund law principals at Lhe state level; an<j WHEREAS, <iIi<." unlike private polluters. have historically e<isted not for profi~ but instead to represent and to provide services fundamental to the health. !iafcty and welfare of tne local taXpayers; and \VJ-1ERFAS, cities of California and throughuut the nation have assumed the responslbiiil)' of pro .. iding pubHc services. including househoid solid waste collection and disposal a.; pan of their efforts to protect the public health; and WHEREAS, cities in California and throughout the nation are now facing huge Superfund liabilities for their activities whkh provide vital local scrvicesj and WHEREAS, twenty percent of all Superfund ;ites are municipal landfills; and WHEREAS, lwusehold solid waste differs substantially from commercial and industrial haz.ard~us wa,.";te; and WHEREAS, private polluters who face Superfund liability bave loo1<ed to 1000aJ governments for asSLstance in the cleanup costs by arguing that Superfund liability should be allocated on the basis of volumetrh: contn'butioc to the sitt!; and 24 '" _,>(' __ " I{('. WHEREAS, it is neither equitable nor just for dries that are fulfilling their pu:>lic service fUfI(.'tlOI1S to face liabiHtj (or the actions of industrial polluters ","lJO have historically enga@ed in for·profit a",,'thity; now. therefore, be it RESOL YEO, by the General As.embly "r the Leagt.e of California Cides assembled in A .. lnual Conference in San Frands.co, October 15, 1991, t~at th"! League request the National LeagtJe of Cities to support current federal legislation that would protect cities nom liability fDr the act of pwperly collecting and disposing 01 hou5Cho1d solid waste, and sUPPOI1 future regulations 31'Id legislation !bat address the unique nature of cities as o'ol!ners and operators of solid was:e landfills. 28. RESOLL'"JlO~ RELATING TO SOUTHERN SEA 01TER S!!uw:: City of Fort Bragg Referred 10; Committee on Errlironmental Quality WHEREAS, the U.S. Fish and \IIildlife Service first adopted a Recovery Plan for the Southern Sea Otter in 1982; and WHEREAS, It.e U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service is currently considering a revi5ed Recovery Plan .. ilh a stated goal of increasing the population of the Southern Sea Ot:er from the curren, approximately 1,950 to 5,400 by tl1e year 2012; and WHERLo\S. the Draft Recoyery Plan calls for a substantial increa.~ in habitat range, indicating lha~ the larger population "is expected to occupy habita: benveen Poi!i.t Conceplion ;1.nu F,-m Bragg.-and (hat achieving the goai of delis-!ing the Southern Sea Otter a..o;, an emjangC'l't:~ ~pedes -is only achievable by encouraging the northward gro\o\-1h and spreading or the V:<..t olter population in central California;-an(1 WHERb\S. tile Draft Revised Recovery Plan indicates that the expansion of range willliket) iv~t rC'1uire ~hands-<ln managemenl" of the JUers. therr..selve~. "it ..... iU be necessary to protee! tx>th t'hl! otter and its habitat from hllman disturbances;" and ¥.o1JERE~S. various studies halle shown that ?Opdations. of shellfish, illcJ.Jding sea urchin:. and abalone. hecome: depleted wlthin area.~ occupied by ~a ouen., and it has been found that dungencss cr2b is the food of choice among the sea otter; and VlHEREAS, the human harvesdng of shellfish is. important to the economy of ma.ny coastal communities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General A5.;embly of the League of California Cities a-semblcd in Annua! Conference in San Fra.ncisco, Odoher 15, 1991, that the League ~all for the completion of an En .... ;ronmenlal Impact Statement prior to the adoption of the Recovery Plan in order to fuHy identll) all emironmenta[ and economic jmpacts~ and be it further 25 .111 ..... i - RESOLVED. that the uague call upon the U.S. Fish and Wildlif. Service to evalila~ the impacts. inclucin& but not iimited to those on commercial harvesting and on sport fishing. as part at the Recove')l Plan analysis; and be it ~rther RESOLVED, that tile u.gue urge deferm! of the northern expansion of the range of the Southern Sea ~tcr until the environmental imp3ct stat~men[ is certified. KesoIptkmre Rcfmed to CoptmjIJee on HOQ.sjng. Community Ind_kflDoml' DeyeIQpmeot 31. RESOWll0N RELATING TO COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT ~: Los Angeles COOil'}' Division Referred '0: Committee on Housing. C..ommunity and Eco~om,jc Developme nt \VHEREAS, the federal Community Reinve.tment Act was enacted in 1m to provide full disclosure of reinve,tment practices by all bank" in their local communities; and WHEREAS, this Act has come under recent attack in Congress with attempts to cl(empt about three-fourths of the nation's banks from jt5 disclosure re.quirements; and WHEREAS. the Act should require bank" to report their involvement in local business loans as they are now required to report on borne loans; and WHEREAS, many cities in Califorrua bave implemented effective partnerships with their local banks to return investment back into their low~ and moderate~tnoorne neighborhoods; now, thererore, ~ it RESOLVED, by the General Assembl~ of the uague of California Cities "<Sembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 15. 1991, that the uague oppose Iegislati\le attempts at both the state and federal levels to weaken the Community Reinvestment Act by exempting from its coverage most banking institutions, including out of .. tate and foreign bank". and support legislation to require equal reporting of business and residential loans. 26 • • , ~' i i - ... :. 34. RESOUJl10N RELATING TO BASE CWSURE IMPACT O~ CITIES ~: Referred to: Monterey Bay Division and Comm.ittee on Housing. Community and F...::cmomic Deyelopment Committee on Housirg. Community and Economic Development WHEREAS, the Secretary or Defense bas recommended the closure of eleven military bases in California and the realignment of se .... en; and WHEREAS, the House of Representatives and the Sen. te Armed Services Committee have approved these recommendations; and WHEREAS, the League of California Cities represents member agencies wl"-Jcb may suffer severe negative ecohomic, social and environmental impacts resulting from the closure and realignment o( the aforementioned milLtary bases~ and WHEREAS, some of the militaty bases have been placed or may be placed on the National Priority us! for hazardous and tou-c waste cleiUlup purposes, and such cleanup effons require careful coordinatior.. and cooperation beN'een federa!, state and loca1 gQV~rn .. nen~ in order to meet Superfund Agreements and slate and federal lay,,; and WHEREAS, the scope, type, and location of contamination present and methods of cleanup of bases is !;ubject to the results of Remedial Investigation and FeasL"biJity Studies which may take five or more years to complete~ and "WHEREAS, ba..o;;es subject to hazardous and toJtic waste cleanup are also subject to Section 120 of the Comprehensive En ... ironmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act which precludes the sale of surplus property in a contaminated oondition: and WHEREAS, waiting for the decontamination of an entire base may take 17 or more years and may involye substantial costs related to maintenance, conversion and loss of development opportunity; and WHEREAS, cleanup of bases. may occur in geographic and temporal ph3..!.CS 50 that one ponion of a base may be decontaminated and available for resale before the entire military surplus property L'io de~ontamjn3ted; and RESOLVED, by the Gener:J! .bo.s.s.embly ofthe League: of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco. October 15, 1991. that the League support the incremental disposition of mjli:ary ha."e surplu~ property y,hid may he redeveloped separatel} [rom those POrt:, I,h lLrr;:\~straled to be contaminated or othcT"\.l ise una'vailable for reus.c, pro ...... ided that ~~:·=r.: :' :.: J"Cc(~nt'J.min::l.I.;orl plan in p1ace~ :lnd be it furtr,er RESOLVED, th3.t th,.! I c.J.gue .. '.:,n:inue i') ~uf'r0rt lq;i~!atiun to cn'-ure that all task force ... , commissions, an(l Jujnt i\·,\·t:r'; Au(ho"'itie~ include reprt:::scr.!atior. bl· inca;!\-clecteJ officials from the commun:li~" J::":;cled 'by ;nilitar:, ba.<:,c cln<;.urc," and re<J.~ignment~. " ,I .... ~ " j \ I , I i - 7. .--.. Resolutions ReCcrres! tg ComnUuee OD Public Safety RESOUlTION REL'>.nNG TO DRUG PREVENll0N Jointiy referred· See Resolution 7 in Community Services Com...'"11ittee. ••••••• 37. RESOWTION RELATING TO fiRE Al'ID UFE SAFETY PUBUC EDUCATION ~: Referred to: Fire Chiefs Department Committee on Public Safety WHEREAS, in the United States during the year 1990, 5,195 people died as a result of fire; 28,600 people were injured a~ a result of 2,019,()(X) fires that caused an estimated direct property Joss of $7.8 billion; and WHEREAS, in tbe State of California during 1989, the last year statISllCS are available, 254 peop1e cied as a result of fire; 2,988 people were injure" as a result of 158,470 fires that caused an estimated direct property loss ofS526,159,590, and contents loss of SI92,321,OI2; and WHEREAS, the United States has among the highe" fire loss per capita statistks in the world.. including the fire death rate, number of fire occurrences. fire injuries and property loss; and WHEREAS, significant reduction in regards to the number of fires, fire deaths.. injuries and property loss in re!atior. to assessed valuation bas occurred during the past decade; and WHEREAS, this reduction of fires, fire deaths and property loss is directly related to the pub1ic's increased concern and kn(y~rledge pertaining to fire safety. acceptance of fire protection bullding standards and incn::a."ioed fire safe Eving pract1Ceii; and VIHEREAS, building fire protection has been improved through the de\'elopment or a variety of built·in fire protection materials. devices, and systems including smoke deleccors, automatic flIe ~prinkleT systems, frre resistive roofing materiaL quick rel~a..~ window security ba.~; and WHEREAS, fire and life safety public education programs have proven effective in reducing the occurrences of fires,. fire deaths. injur~es and property loss that occurs as a result of fire; and WHEREAS, public education programs have been developed which provide effective fire/life safety awareness, information and training. pertaining to "911" reporting. fire preventio~ flre safety in tbe home and buslnes..<;, disa<;ter and eanhquake preparedness, burn - prevention. CPR, first aid, e~it drills, safety (or persons with disabi!i!le~ bru~h abatement, wildland urban interface. s.mcke detecton, fire sprinklers, fire c;af'e roofing; and WHEREAS, virtually every fire de;>aJ1lI1enl in California carries oUI at least some public fire education, while many depanments bave good pmgrams that reach pan of their community's population, very few departments regularl)' reach most of their population with effective programs; and WHEREAS. su."Ve} .. 'how thaI elected offictals, Ete officials and the general publiC believe that fire and life safety public education is extremely important, yet is in fact one of the least supported and budgeted functiuns of the fire service; now, therefore. be it RESOLVED. by the Ge neral As;embly of the teagu< of California Ci ties ... <;ernbled in Annual Conference in San Franci=. October 15. 1991. that the Leape encourage member cities to implement comprehensive prc>-active fire and life ...rety public education>J programs to regularly reacb all "pee' .. and members within their community. 38. RESOLlmON RELATING TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY ~: Referred to: Los Angeles County Division Committee on Public Safety WHEREAS, loeal peace officers currently enforce Vehide Code section., regulaticg commercial vehidc=:s on roadways., including regulations that pertain to a commercial vehicle's weight. size, equipment. loading, a...,d bazardous materials laws; and WHEREAS. during their enforcemeDt activities, loeal peace office" are confronted \..u!tb commercial vehicles that are in web disrepair and poor c01Jdition that their continued operation on the roadway CQn~trtutes an extreme hazard to other motorists; and WHEREAS.. the safest course of action when local peace offkers discover such unsafe commercial vehicles is to prohibit the mOliement of the vehicle~ until repairs are made; and WHEREAS, the only officers currently authorized to remove unsafe commeJ cial vehicles from use are California Highway Patrol officers; now, therefore, be it RE$OL YED. by the General Assembly of tr.e League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in Sao Fraocicco. October 15, 1991. that the League suppon legislative action that would extend the authority to remove commercial ... 'ehicles from 5ervlce·to all properly trained peace oft-Leers.. 29 • 39. RESOLUTION R ELA nNG TO PET OVERPOPULA nON Sml=: Refme<ll2: City of West Holiy.o.ood Committee on Public Safety WHEREAS, California cities and counties are responslble for the control and care of untold numbers of Ullwar'lted, neglected, stray and abused dog..'Ii. arid cats \o~rithin their jurisdiC'Jons; and WHEREAS, Callfornia cities and counties euthanize hundrees of thousands of unwant.d, but healthy dogs and cats annually; and WHEREAS, the cause of r:his problem is irresponsIble and indiscriminate breeding of dogs and cats: and WHEREAS, reliance by cities and counties on euthanasia and shelter adoptioru. has been shO'W'D. to be ineffective in solving the problem of pet overpopulation; and WHEREAS, the problem of pet overpopulation causes potential risk of L'jury and disease transmission to city and cGUnty employee" a; well as the ge~oral public. WHEREAS, the problem oEpet overpopulation costs cities and counties millions of doilaTs annually through programs funded to capture strays, deal with sanitation concerns, and abuse and neglect of animals that are the result of this overpopulation problem; and WHEREAS, spaying and neutering dogs and ca' .. has been shown to reduce animal populations, and tllerefore the cost to cities and counties and the cruelty to animals that resulU; from pet overpopulation; now, therefore, be it RESCL YED, by the General Assemt>ly of the League of (,.alifomia Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco. October 15. 1991, that the League encourage its members to promote city-and CQUnty-spoTlS(lred programs to educate our citizens concerning the social costs of alla","ing their pets to breed; and be it further RESOLVED, that !he League f-ncourage and support local legislation that restricts indiscriminate breeding through permit systems, licenses, breeding moratoriums, fines and/or low-cost spay and neuter programs. Kcsolutions Referred to Commllltt._QD Revenue and Tpatio!! <!D. RESOLUTION RELATING TO CALIFOR1\i1A REVENUE SOURCES S!l!w.;;:: Desert Mountain Division Referred...!Q: Committee on Revenue and Taxation 30 _ ... ,c .... IOI!T C .... •.· --_. -.. "~ . '-~~.--~ '..:,_, "j •. - , - WHEREAS, the majority of California T~si~nts live within the boundaries of cities; and WHEREAS, cities are responsIble {Oi providing basic services such as police, fire, paramedic, street maintenance. par~ and recreation. stcnn drainage, wastewater reclamation, and ill. variety of comparable services to the majority of California residents~ and WHEREAS, in recent )"ears, the State Legislature and the Governor have exhibited an increasing incl:nation to interfere in municipal government by reducing or eiimi!Lating subventions and by diverting local revenue sources to balance the state budget; and 'WHE~ the State Legislature and the Governor have demonstrated a tendency to impose state·mandated programs upon municipal government without providing additional revenues for the implementation of such programs; and WHEREAS, the aforementioned actions have been compounded by the Legislature's propensity to adoP[ and the Governor's propensity to sign legislation authorizing the state and county governments to charge fees to city residents for services paid far from genera! tax revenues of thr-county and provided ~ithout additional fees to residents living in the unincorporated areas of the county, thereby effectively double taxing municipal res.idents for such services; and WHEREAS, the California State Supreme CO" rt, in recently deciding that charter cities may not impose a business license tax on a ~vings and loan association (Californja Federal Savini'S end Lou AssociatiQn y, Ci\y of Los Angeles), the Court also narrowed the definition of "municipal affairs" in a .... iiy that could severely Urnit cities' local taxing authority by allowing state pieemptioD of local reve Dues; and WHEREAS, each of these actions have threatened the tinancial stability of municipal governments throughout the state and have compromised the ability of cities to provide basic services to the majority of California residents; now, therefore, be it RESOL YED. by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled ill Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, L"fJat the League initiate an examination of the feasibtlity of a constitlJtional ar!lendment to protect the Jocal authority and revenue sources of C.alifomia dties, under lhe -municipal affairs" doctrine, and if appropriate, draft the necessary language for a legi~lative or inltiative constitutional amendment that would ensure the financial stability of California cities. 42, RESOLUTION RELAllNG TO DEUNQ1.:C'.T FEES ~: Referred 10: Los Angeks County Division Committee on Revenue and Taxation WHEREAS, fees and penalties related to municipal scf\o;ces often go unpaid; and 31 ! L -'~ .. "". '~ .. .. '. WHEREAS, il is often more roit-effective for a city to refer !'uch outstanding fees and penalties to a coUection agenc), rather than process tbem thmugh smail ctairrt5 coun; and 'WHEREAS. existing law limits the acceptance of claims by a cotlectioD agency to 'dehts arising out of oontracts, expressed or implied, or other claims reduced to judgmen~' .:md prohibits outst.a.nding government fees and penalties to be referred to ~ CQIl.ectioD agency; and WHEREAS, cities throughout California would benefit if the law is <hanged to allow outstanding fees and peoalties ~o be referroo to a collection agen-=y; now, tlJcrefore. be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Cooferen"",, in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, that the League support state legislation authorizing government agencies to refer unpaid fees and penalties to collection agencies. IWolgtians Ref~JTed to Committee gn TransMrtatkin and_Public WgW 43. RESOLUTION RElATING TO LEAGUE TELECOMMl.;NICATIONS POUCY 52=: Referred to; Jacki Bacharach. Chair, Telecommunications Task. Force, Mayor Pro Tern. Rancho Palos Verdes Committee on Transportation and Public Works WHEREAs.. the League's· Action for the 90s" ptan cans on cities to confront issues with innovation in addressing critical problerr.s from funding shortages and environmental deterioration, to housing issues and a transportation crisis; and WHEREAS, the effective U~ of telecommunications by dties. is onc of those areas in which needed innovation will yield the greatest benefits; and WHEREAS, a telecommunicatioIl'i policy will provide srraregk options available to cities acting in their roles of telecommunications user, coru,umer and polley maker; and WHEREAS, a te1c.comrnun.ications policy win provide guidance to cities interested in making more effective use of telecommunication applications to address current problems, satisfy long-term goals, and address legislative issues; and WHEREAS, a special tt'.lc(ommunic3tions tas};: force has worked with speciali!'ts in the area under the auspices of an Institute for I..ocaI Self Government research grant to deve!op a potir;:y framework and action steps for cities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Cooference in San francisco, October 15, 1991, that the League adopt "A 32 ----.. c-, .,"'1 !II!,"",7 ,-~--'--- -- '- ~' , .--, f , , Teleccm...rnunication.c;. Framework for Citl::~. (See attached Executive Summary.); and be it further RESOL YED, the document ~ t\ Telecommunications Framework for Cities" be distributed to all citie .. 45, RESOLUTION REl.ATING TO TELECOMMUTL"1G Los Angeles County Division Committee on Transportation and Public Works WHEREAS. tutomobile commuting constitutes the major nonstationary contnoutor to air pollution; lUId WHER.E.AS, traffic congestion is reachiI".g unmanageable levels in the metropolitan areas throughout the state and millions of dollars in economic output are being lost annually from lost productivity due to traffic conge$tion~ and WHEREAS, commuting accounts for almost half of the automobtle energy use in California and thereby cnntnbut.s to California's energy dependence; and WHEREAS, the Air Quality Management Plan calis for a ~enty percent reduction in commuting via telecommuting by 2010; and WHEREAS, telecommuting in the public and piiv9te sectors in California has sho\i,Tl significant increases in the productivity of telecommuters: and WHEREAS, telecommuting provides tile mobility disadvantaged with greater access to employmen~ and WHE~ telecommuting 1.:; a work option that serves as. an dfecti .... e tool to attract: and retain qualjfjed persorui.el in a competitive market; now. therefore. be it RESOL VEri, by the General Assembly of the League of Califom!a Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, that the League support state and federal legislation that provides. Lncentives and subsLdies for telecommuting (a) by private and public entities to suppon organizatLonal innovation and development of telework centers, as well as acquisition of technology; (b) to enhance the abiUty of local governments to implement land use controls and other regula,tions to facilitate telework. centers or telecommuting satellite stadons; and (c) to SU?port state efforts to establish telecommuting pilot projects in the urban areas with local option to partidpate. 33 '-; '; . >,_~,-.c.:' _'.; _, ".,:" cl'· , - 51. RESOLUTION REtATING TO TRUCK SAFETY S!l=: Referred to: COlIU!'jnee-on Transportation and Puhlic Works Committee on Transportation and Public Works WHEREAS, last year In the United States 100,000 people were injured and 4,500 killed in tr.illic accide!lts mvolving tru(;ks~ and WHEREAS, between )982 and 1989,4,800 people were l:il!ed and over 122, 000 were injured in truck-related aoodents in California aJo~Le; and WHEREAS~ car passengers are 32 times more likely to die in a car-truck collision than the driver of tlle rig: and WHEREAS, 76% of the trucks in truck-rela.ed accidents had broken, substandard or defective parts and 4i% of them were so poorly maintained they were immediately ordered out of service; and WHEREAS, longei combLnation veh[cles., such as "twin 48's~ (one auckcarrying twO 48 foot trailers) measuring more than one third the siu: of a f"".ball field and weighing as much as 134,000 pounds have an acciclenl rate as much as two to three times that of standard; and WHEREAS, the violent whip-like action which occurs when trucks rapid!y change lanes is 3 1/2 times 5trongotr in triple trailer trucks; aI'.d WHEREAS. increased vehicle weight and size further contnbutes to maintenance demands on city streets and bridges; and WHEREAS, highway traffic safe ty and "'te prevention of accidents is of the utm",' concern to aU of us using the highways; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by .he General A£5embly of the League of California Citi,,; a,sembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 15. 1991, that the League 5uppon the efforts to oppose incr.;:asing the .';ize and weight of commercia] trucks; and be it further RESOLVED, that the League of California Cities believes that the issue of truck size and weight should be decided bY the elected body wi.h the power invested to make such decisions, thaI is, .he Congres; of the United Sta.es of America, and that the Congress should retain iL<;. respon."ioibiJity to resolve this matter and sh()uld not delegate the decision to the individual states. 34 ~ ... " L' ~n'--""""- . -. - .. -' - 46, RaolulioAS Referred to CommlUer OD GrtrMlLMua¥'went aDd Rad0na] !s5ges RESOLtmON RELATING TO REGIONAL GOVERNANCE SwI!g:: Referred 10: Growth Manageme[]t and Regional Issues Committee Committee on GrO'Nth Management and Regional [ssues WHERE.A.s, the 1991 Session ot tbe State Legislature produ,ed various bitls dealing with regional govemme!1l; and WHEREAS. citi~s have every re&son to believe that regional governr.lent will be again addressed by the Stale Legislature in one form or anoilier in 1992 and the,"after, and WHEREAS, the intention of ""me members of the Stale Legislature is 10 dramatically aIler Ill. fundamenlal structure of local government by instituting an additional layer of government in the form of regional government; now~ therefore. be it RESOLVED. by the General A.!;sembly of lbe League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San FrdIlcisco. October 15. 1991. thaI the stated policy of the League of Califarru. Cities sh:ill be: 1. to continue to oppose th05.e legislative proposals and policies whkh would reduce the prerogatives of local go",-ernment; and 2. to set in motion task foTl."es in each region, and at the state leveL 10 work on solutions to wlve probJems of regional significance that cities must work: on cooperatively and in concert to solve~ and be it further RESOLVED, that the General A.!;sembly of the League of California Cities reaffirm il.5 Growth Management Strategy as poiicy for the League, 48. RESOLtmON RELATING TO MEMEERSHIP ON AIR POLLUllON CONlll.OL DIS1RICTS ~: City of Woodland and Monlerey Bay Division Referred 10: Committee on Growth Management and Regional Issues WHEREAS, present law excludes cities from direct membership participation on the governing boards of unified and county air pollution control districts in C.alifomia; and WHEREAS. federal legislalion, such a, the Clean Air Act and state legislation have significantly increased the authorities. and resp<'hlSibilities of air pollution control districts in local urban developme ot and growth processes; and 35 l t: 1.1 'I I ·1 I ! I WHEREAS. state policy C'ncour.tge~ urban gro"1h to take place in incorporated cities. which have the abilities !o pravi~ munkij'al s.troices to new de ... elC'pment~, :10W, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Ass<mbly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, OctO()er 15, 1991, that the League Spon.'>0f legislation to require direct membership participation by cities on the governing bodies of unified and county air pollution control dislIh."'"tS in California. 54. lNTI1ATIVE RESOLUTION RElATING TO AlCOHOUC BEVERAGE CONTROL CUTIIACKS ~: City of Los Angeles \VHEREAS, the Governor's budget "outs in the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced on October 2, 1991 will resui! in the closure of five ABC district uffices and the layoff of about 17~ investigators., supervisors and clerks, thereafter leaving the ABC \fw.ith less than one investigator per county. sls.tev.ride; and WHEREAS. the ABC generates more money (from fees and fines) than it rosts to run, thereby being a rarity in state government; and WHEREAS, the enforcement of California drinking laws has a direct bearing on crime, traffic safety, and the quality of life in a.'l)' given neighborhood; now. therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Ass<mbly of the LeagHe of California Citie, assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 15. 199 I, that the League oppose the cutbacks in the Department of Ak'oholic Beverage Control and urge the Governor to restore full funding ~o the Department. 55. IN1TIATIVE RESOLUTION RELATI.NG TO TAX EXEMPT BeNDS FOR CERTAIN CULTURAl., RECREATIONAL AND SPORTS FACJUTIES ~: City of Santa Clara WHERE.AS, the funding of pubIicly-owned facilities car: be made more affordable through the development of joint publit/private partners.hips to $CruTe the investmenl of private funds in the public infrastructure of our communiL[es; and WHEREAS, increasing the aggregate level of public and pri .. 'ate funds [n needed public facilities supports the gro\101.h of emplo)ment opportunities in our communilic\; and 36 • , r· '-___ ~C_~ _ ,_ _ _~~ --'-- WHEREAS~ w-oCxempt fi"lJ.ndng for projects involving joint public/private participation is sound p\lblLc ~Iic: .. where the eronomi~ ben~fll~ of the projects re3]iz~d through increased economic a~ti .... jty and i...~e resulting gro~th iI1 tax revenues at the federal, state rmd local level outweighs the cost of the tax expenditure resulting from the issuance of tax-e.empt bonds; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the League of California Cities to support legislative initiatives that will increase the flex.ibiliry or California local governments to fl.lnd capital facilities; now, therefort, be it RESOLVED. by the General AMemhly ofth. League o(California Cities ",sembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, th.t: Section 1. The League of California Cities ,hall join with other public agencies in supporting efforts at the federalleve! to ha .. the Internal Rovenue Code of 1986 (the '1986 Code') amended to allow for the is.,ua~ of w:-e .. mpt bonds for the financing of publicly. owned cultural, recreationa1 and spons facilities. 14o"here such projects are undertaken as public/private joint ventures wherein no 1«5 tha."1 40 percent of the total project cost is funded by the private parties to the joint venture. Sectiqn 2. Such amendment 3$ proposed in Section 1 shall have the effect of amending the 1986 Code, 5«. !42(a) to include a qualified cultural, recreational and sports facility as an e.empt facility qualifying fOf the issuance of e.empt faCility ronds. Section 3. That 5«. 142 be further amended to define a qualified cultural, recreational and gports facility as one for'1ll~ich not less than 40 percent of the total project cost is funded by private capital investment in the project. Section 4. That bonds i."ued for the purpose of financing all or a portion of the 60 percent public share of the total costs of a qualified cultural, recreational and sports facility 5ball be exempt facility bonds not subject to the volume cap p!"OVided for in Section 146 of the 19R6 Code. SectiQ~ 5. This resolution sball not commit the leo.gue of California Cities to any expenditure of fu nds to support the pro~d amendment, but is a reso!ution e;q>resslng the support of the general body of the League of C.alifornia Cities for this effon. Section 6 This resolution shall take effeet upon its passage. ##### 37 - A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRAMEWORK FOR CITIES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Prepared by the TeleC'.ommunications Ta."k Force Trart!:portation and Putlic Works POlicy Cumminee League of California Citieo;; "The decade of the 1990's will presenJ some of the most complex and pressing problems know" to MXiety. CommunirieJ today/ace critical prob(erns, from funding shortages attd em'ironme1'.ial deterioration. to housing is..'"UeJ, and a tTUn.spmtotinn crisis. To confroni these issues head-on requIre.' innovation and updating of the tried and I7Ue. • (uague of California Citie.~ :4aion for the 90s, • page 2) The Framework is guided by the principle that telecom.munk·.ation.~ SIJPpons innovations that can help dties do more in less tLme at less 0051 for more people. The Problem a Budget limitations are forcing elected officials and staff 10 manage existing resources more effectively and to seek alternative revenue sources. Cities' current investment in telecommunications is significant and will grow, but lack of coordination among d~partment'i results in inefficient utilization of these resources and a lack of planning for futur~ needs. o Municipal governments are dependent now on transportation and communicatior.s to conduct the public business while the community depends on the same combination to access vital 5C:n.ices and information. This reHance of communications will only increase as city governments and citizens alike are forced to find alternatives 10 automobile travel. o Many cities srre unprepared to utilize the full potential of available telecommunications technologies effectively: Current y&.s are concen.trated in a few departments. There are few central ICSOUrces for planning and implementing new appHcations. Consumer decisions are often motivated by mistake avoidance rather than meeting current and future needs. Consideration of teiecommunications applications are inlubited by the lack of knowledg'! about total telecommunications costs, invested capital and physical planl Local telecQrnmurjcations ~~ beyond the cable television franchise are nlTe, and cable television pollt)' in many cities fai:s to address community needs. o Federal and state legislatures and regulatory agencies are changing the rules governing telecommunications markets to create competition and spur innovation. These changes may affect pricing and may impact long standing ;mblic poHC'1. such as universal phone service. Cities lack a coherent. comprehensive position on the role of hxa! governments in a competitive telecommunicatiom marketplace. i , f ! , I 1 1 , • ThP Ittliponse Cities. may implement nee,oed innovations through more effective use of t-eiecomrnlJdcations. Telecommunications suppons mno""ations that can Cut costli, incrca.;e effici~ncies. and provide new solutions to ci!ks' critical probletT'.s. The -reieCOITUllunications Frame\Work" is a guide for elected officials and staff and outlines action steps to (3) use ielecommunications morc effectively to improve city services, (b) manage totaJ teLecommunications investment more effectively, and (c) integrate telecorrununicaticns into local policies and planning and regulatory powers.. The Fnunewor'k recommends that cities: o Institute oomprehensive interdepartmental planning and identify a single entity within the city with the authority to monitor and coordinate telerommunications planning and implementation. o .Assess C1!rrent and future communications needs:, not only of the city but of the community. o Develop plans for each municipal function which include. application., of new teleoommu..TJicatLons tools ~ from voke processing to video conferencing. o Evaluate the total current telecommunications investments and expenses and of vendor evaluation proce<lures to ensure that a variety of factors (i.e., ease of use, reliability, flex>bility) are considered along with price. o Examine purchasing Qptions. es.pecially by s.rnaller cities. (Le .. regional telecommunications consortia or joint powers agrooments). o Eumine revenue options such as fees for value added service, lease of oonduit and marketing of excess capacity of city owned telecommunications networks (i.e, institutional networ!cs, radio S)"tems, etc.). o Make tel-eoommunications issues ~ticit in the Gl!neral Ptan !:iQ thCit telecommunications requirements can be built into new developments (underground cabling, information kiosks, telework centers, etc.). ('I E:lSl'.re that all preseN and subsequent telecommunications franchises requ[re vendors meet local communications needs and satisfies telecommunications plans. o Ensure legislative authOrizat'OIl to franchise teleoommunil.:alioIlS vendors using the public rights otway. o Seek funding [0 support telecommunications planning and development similar to funding fnr tranSportation systems. The Framework further proposes that the League of California Cities -continue to playa leadership rote in telecommunications issues and legislative policies, and that it seek. foundation grants to fund further education, research and development L:\leg\ma\telexee.,urn 4 . ...:. 1 , , i ; . ":'r .:i.T._1,~~' "'J, •. ----------~ ATTACIIMEIIT 2 LEAGUE OF CAUFORNIA cmES STATUS OF 1990 ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOUJI10NS Update' November 1991 I • Resoll.ltion referred 10 additional policy committee} • :.i, #-Subject Committee 00 Mmlnistrative Services 1. 2, Personnel and Employee Relutions Department Uninsured Motorists Commince on Community Se(Yiccs '7. Elder Care 10, Welfare of Children Implementation Activities Creation of the Perronnel and Employee Relations Department. l..eague to support statewide administrative program to curb uni,lSl.lfcd motorists. League to encouPlge elder care at local level and SUppOl't state and federal legislation to c1ipand availability of facilities fot elder cal'e. Continue to suppol't activities of the Committee on Youth Poli<.y to coordinate efforts. 1 Statu, Department has heen cteated and is in full function, Legislation not intl'odw;;cd thls session which League could support, Ongoing; no state legislation in 191)1 on 'his SUbject. Ongoing: League panicipation in committee; youth issues included in 1991 Community Services conference program I~ ~ ... " " \. , ",\",. :,-.,./. ,. :~l., 14, 15. 16, 13, -. -". SUbject ........ -("'PIemerlt"r --"-,~ A.,~;" ., . _ .~--....~ " .------"" I!'::::b.. . T_ ,_ _. ____________ . ;"". " E!acaurage Com • , ............... ______ • )'<>Illh ad,,; "'''nltles to rk¥eiop ___ ___... __ ._ .. _ ... BieemeOOial of U.s. COn.'II/Ulio" "na 8il/ Of l/.Jgh/j NatiolTa} &'<10,« fOr the • ">.1), rt.rts Po' , SJ/H'c SClf~I:Sl.ec-ln YOUth 1""0:::;;',,';:,'<11; and elicoura!re Dircc/Or o( Children """ (Or"~s; '"i'Port Ie . n gOVe''''''emal COtrl1lll1ni(y service, Now addressed proVIde, ·'Panded !risIa~'on "Meh lIddressitrg IMs iss " YOUth Task Foree YoUth. serv'ce, for te,..., Ue, /:i"<OUTaDe ~-",.-n° ... "~, .. """ I" Ofu;"",_ tee"''''''';''1 of lhe r . -•• " the and the 8il/ or Riglr';.s, C"""ti(Utio" SuPp.>r, fOr reau,ho,' . N"'io,,", 121ldo ''''''Ol! Of 'he WI/hau/ re,trict:"";'" fOr Ihe 4rts .. < '"Ilguage, C:rtC'Our{fo"C cr',' I ~'res to .iJ:iSe CWnPlcted in pre>!""" acr;Wlies, SUb">illCd to N(,c ·.'t f Je;,v relate '0 sArl" . Ss prQgrutn a.~ ~"'-\.: f~e.~tecl'll' e '""'Fe re'''''rce. ana " 'k'oUTage to prograrntniog, COotd~l}ate Older I\l1lerk.n, Ael ih a stu<{v lupic, AsSisted in <lislr } e-'l~e,,> r"/IOrt, ' JUllu" of -'laIc', "'if. SUPPtJrt 19<)1 T'aUlh ' , 0,,*, 4,." OrIZ;'llOn (Or the ~. . " t'f'lC&lil,S' AN-<;u CJ11:!J/>#ilXl r..I'" ./" _ ." VPOTI grt":Jter ., V( "I IC$ lu ilflhr • 4."'.1;"",,-, Art Pro r r ply lOr Older to 'UPPor//he ~ ',,>,; reqUest 1V1,f; 'egisJ"lilJ", se Prot-IS""" "lTd seck SUb"'ilter! isSUe t" N(,c, , , ·h .l 8lut(~ t(JP/~'. 2 .-'t.-..... ".... ":"': • t.' Res. # Subject ~Qmmittet on EmplQ)'ec Relations '7. 17. Ht !9. 20. Elder Care PERS Health Care Insurance rremi\lm~ Retiree Health Care Illsurance Premiums Health eMe Costs Dome5.tit POirtnership [mp'ementatkm Activities League to encourage s.tate and federal elder care at local level and support state and federal legislation to expand availability of facilities for elder Cate, U ege Legi<!:,!ure to <r.coufage PERS to deve10p progiams that reduce the rale of medical premiums and costs, l; r'gc the Legislature to repeal the law that requires cities to make contributions {t;U retiree medica\ henefih equal tha! of aClive empl0yees; urge the Legisl~ture to pass legislation allowing cities to establish their conlributions for retiree health premiums through the negO\iation~ proce-s~. Urge state and Congress to develop new alternatiyes 10 run-~Iway health prcmlum~. Inve..~tiga\e alternatives that do not shift bunlen to cities, employers or citizens. l.e~_gue to collect domestic partnership information and provide information to cities who request ~uch information. 3 Status Leag\\t--i3 sUlVeying city elder cafe programs. Have held preliminary dis("us\ioI1s with the legislature, PERS and iMere!'ted parties and developed PERS coalition to pursue the..e and PERS issues. Have held preliminary llisclJssiom with tbe legislature, PERS and interested parties and devc:;loped PERS coalition to pursue these and olhe-r PERS issues. Have held preliminary <lis~ussi-ons. wIth the legislature, PERS and interested parties and developed PERS coalition t'--, pursue these and uther PERS issues. The League library has developed a collection, available for lo:,\n, of information on domestic partnership policies. • '. Res, It Subject Implementation Activities Status ---_ ............ _ ••.•...... _ .................................... __ .................. -._ .. _ ....................... _ ............ . Cmnmitlf;f: on EnyitpDmtntru. • .Q:wdj~ "-21. 2.'. 2b. 27, 28. Timbe, Harvesting 5h\\cwidc Wattt Policy Statewide COQperatto.!1 and P~rtidp;!tlon in Water Conservatt<m and Planning Municipal Superfund Liability Renewable Sourre~ of Energy U,S' member cit;e. t" "I'J'O'e Proposition 130 ill! !be November 19'1{l nail"" League to continue w re((Jgni7-f importance of water and building (Gnstn~\lS 00 water issues~ League to lake lea(\e«hip role '" dev<:kip a ~tah:-wiQe ac\\oo 'P~an t:t'Jffi~tt:nt with the CaUfo.rR~a Wi50(e~ G\t\deJines aM eaue1J.i.fJ: cities aNnf:t W.fl.t.e:{ isw.e~. Urge (:tttes ton adUpt wat-ef oonservaHoo vnhnancc:i r.:illling fIN a lnlnim:um 20% ('.1.ti):;w:k sn wate-r i:tmsUn~~oo~ aU citit~ should <,,-«CuUy "u-;\y Igng·r3ns" ... ater ,upply and vowt» a, it relate,' II) drought cydes and 'C(lRflrlutd population growt1c Si.lpport kgi!\lation to prott"<:t cities from liability (or merely w!i.e"l;"£. and ui'!""ing house bold solid W<lSi<: urge NLC to make thi~ a priority issue. SUP!",fI adoption (II lhe planning. implementattun pod lon,g~tcnn use of renewable energy s.ources in buildings, industry aru.~ tfam;portativn. 4 Position of League was di'lributed to cities. Environmenlal Quality Water Sutx.:omrnittee activated: fduution :sessions included in 199i Annual Conference program. Artides on water issu~ and dtOUghl appeared in Western City W}dl planning: nnd drought ,""ion included in 11191 A.~nu.l Confe,reru:e, Planning CommissioIh!r~ fnMi{ute and u('Cutiw Forum. Supponed federal fe:gi;Jat~(I:(t; urged N(j~~ to do same. Supported apprG~:n·~"te ~tMe t't-g~sh"'t\on io 1991, I ' l , , 1, i I '".- • ,. " ... J Res. If Subject Implementation Activilies Committee on Housjni Community and Economic Development Committee 21. 29. 30. 34. Timber Harvesting Lm. Angeles Air F()(~e Ba"ie Closure Military na;e Conversions Malibu Incorporation Urge member cities to oppose Proposition 130 on the November 1990 ballot. League to develop policy on military ':1ase closures; support retention of U.S, Air Force Base/Space Systems Division ifl state and urge NLC to support the same; urge Governor to develop a statewide task force to in\lestigate economic impact of military base closures. Urge NLC to call upon Congress to reverse the order of land offered for disposal in the case of base closures, giving local communities maximum opportunity to acquire and convert a base as it sees fit. League to request LA Supervisors to allow Malibu's incorporation at the earliest po~sible d,ilte~ support legislation to expedite: the official incorporation of any proposed dty that has followed the required procedures and received voter approval. 5 ~ '~"~r_-''<:'' " ___ ~_'~~~!::'_'_~_-::--';:-.~ / ~~.L ____ ~~.::.:..:.._.~-_~_n.:.f_'~ 'I"I"~=- Status Position of league Was distributed to cities. Committee hosted speaker at JUlle meeting; League in process of planning meeting for cities affected by base closure. Supported legislation which called for ciry repre$e[ltalI0n on governor's task force on ha.'\e closures. Submitted to NLC as a study topic. Is current NLC policy. Malihu has been successfully incorporated; League supported SB 43 (Davis) which was signed by .he Governor May 1991. ;j-t;'. j ", "", .• H , ",' ,.,,' , , '. » Res. if Subject Committee on Public ~ 35. 36. 37. 3R. 40. Action Plan FUllding for Anti-Drug Programs Victims of Crime Acro~ol Spmy Paint Birlgo License Fees Implementation Activities Ameod "Action for the qOs" Plan to reflect concerns of Public Safety Comnlinee. Urge NLC to encourage Congress to provide direct federal funding to cities without mutching fetluiremenh for use in drug prevention, intervention and enforcement. Support legislation to re5tructure the SUite Board of Control Victims of Crime Program and to provide guidelines for prompt processing of claims through the program. Support state legislation which prohibits sales of aerosol spray paint to minoNi and restricts their display. League to support legislation to amend the state Penal Code to allow the imposition of local ordinan(:e Bingo fees up to a maximum of 10% or gross rel'eipts. 6 -~n.t' -··...,.~· .. "'J::~··I*\'; *' !' "-"'V""""- Status Action pbm has been amended. Augmented NlC effort5. to include direct funding as part of 1991 crime hall. Wrote letters, bulletin items and contacted members of Cillifornia Congressional deiegates. No ilppropriate legislation introduced this session. Legislation not imroduced this sessiofl which the league could support, legislation not introduced this ses~ion which the League could support. Legislation nol introlluced this se§sion which the U:ilgue could support. i \ -,;-. ~ . '. , , , :':,~} "., J - .<------.. ------~~,'----.... ---~~, __ ~.Jr:c.._'':'::.:'! • .:"--'';-'.;.~~ l. Res. # Sut>je<:1 Jmplementation A~tivitiet St"lus -_ ......................................................... -•......•... -............. -........ -.-.~ .. -.......••• __ .. _ ........................... . 42. n .s-(at~_ Fire Training Funds Fire Re81SIiyc Rooflng Cummittee on Revenue and Ia.'UUllm 45. State Budget Actions Adversc!y Aifecting Chies !.Lague \ .. SUPi""1 l<&islol;oo 11) adequat¢ly fund an 008U<og Slil1~ fire Training Program cQmparahfe hllhe l'OST ""moor",,,,,,,,, 'Y'tem. I...cagm: to -~uppmt .a \tudy ~dy.mt the effceti,,-enc~s oJ firc rf.S)S.I)vC Toofiag ~n ,educing the I"" of life and pr(}perry ou~ 10 fire L"ague w repeal Of "pi_ SB Z557. p.cnnanendy pw!.e.ct dtie", fmm the ""Ie ltudgct process and suppor( ultcrn.;nives that wm provide adequate funding 1m sMe and oountywi<le ptograms withoul w..rsely .ffecling cities, Leap,ue to spoowr a comprehensive program to meei ahl.We ohje<;tive"" 7 ~~ation not jntroduced Ihis sc!i-sivn wh;,h In. Ltall"e 'wid supp<>n. Parthd fs.m.Ji~~g h:hSo hern ~cured; ~taff WLIt. met ¥<,(th eh(oel:.: in fKcI~m\m,ry organjza~~ona) nlCelinf.,.'Ii; cam.uIt..ant has heen selected. League conducted majot (:;lmpaign., "~"\{iu" EOOge! Fr •• d"m" Ihmughout 1'1'11 ami tpon","ed SB 169 (ll<Mlwr;gh!) and spon"".djsupponed sevoral utt"" ollls '" repez) $8 2557. The uTlptN:edented state hudget deficit of .$l<l.~ bmit>)o) rt.'SuJ~erl ~» :}dd~tionJ:I revenue cut';..{«().SM, f-or d~ks. hu~ weft m}nim~led (fCH ~han tn.e p-r(or yeart due '" league ,aml"'jlD. SB R2R {Soo.twt':ght) ~-!; ruIT<lm~ in '.:onfue.rn:", .:ummhlte of ooth houws of LKgi51aty:H.~, Negot;.,;"n, for repeal "r SH 2557 axe continuing durj.ng fhe hlterim reCf~'t of tnt. Leg.i~ta.tUfe. Thi~ Lcngu~-5pon~feJ mea.~~ft-SS ~n1N:Wed 1u ptO'"..'ilk vehkle for repe,l of 58 2557 wile!) the Legjl1atul.e tewnvc«e~ ~n lW2. . ...... I I , ! , . , I I ) 1 ! , I· I .-• '." . . 1~ ',' ;< . " '. .. ~ Res. If 49. Su~jeCI Low-Income Housing Reimbursement Implementation Activities League to support It:gislation to appropriate funds to reimbUl"Se titles and other local ngcncic!o. for property tax revenue" l(t~t to ch,t~ ... rm toeal agencies title In Revenue & TalClion Cvde Seclinn 214(g). Committee 011 Transport3tiQD and Public Works 50, Telecommunications League 10 urge NLC to sUPJxl" federal Planning Funding legislation to provide funding to mllni(ipal governments, without jeopardizing existing funds_ 51. Telecommunications Le~.gue to support state legislation and Infra~tructul;'c urge NLC to support {edend legislation thai reaffirms home rule in matters pertaining to ovetsight and tegulation of any tclccommunic~ltions entlties.. 52. Cahlc Television League 10 urge NLC to support Lifeline Service legisli.tt/on creating "lifeline" cable televi~i(lD service level to be offered at affordable rales, 53. Congestion uague to sponsot legislation to provide ManagemcOl an ongoing SOurce of funding to cities for the preparation and updating of ('ongestion management plans . 8 , Status LegisJat!on for thi$ purpose was not introduced in 1991. Because of the major deficit in the state budget, there wa!i \lute prohahility of additions1 state (unding for this purpose, Augmented NLC efforts to support federal legislation. Current NLC and League policy. Currcnlly pIJrsuing issue 10 be included in federal telecom legislation. Submitted to NLC as a Mudy lopic, Currently pursuing issue to be included in telecommunications legislation. Co-sponsored An 1532 (E .. lin) and supJXl"od AB 434 (Sher). Will ront;nue to pursue 'in 1992. . , " ~' i I I I ) '/ . ",: -'J, '. Res. II Subject Initiated ResolutiQns 54. 55. 56, 57, , L_~_.~_- Highway Weight Restrictions FrcewHy Soundwalls Emergency Preparedness K~gional Governance Implementation Activities League to coordinate discussions with CALTRANS, Del'!. of Motor Vehicles, tounties, and CHP over the application of slate and federal standards to emergency vehic1es~ Lea-gue to cosponsor legislation that addre~ses appropriate appiication of regulation:o. to new emergency vehicles and operators without creating serious budgetary impacts. League to support legislation to improve the process for selecting, funding, .1Od implementing soundwalls. League to support listed goals as minimum guidelines to identify strengths and weaknesses of loe31 preparedness efforts. League to support policy as stated in :esolution. 9 " __ ~....;: :~~~.~-----.1.~ __ !_:~·:·'r~~_ Status Met e):tcnsively with appropriate agencies. Co-sl'Onsored SB 880 (Royce), In to final stages of negotiatiOns with Caltrans to obtain an ndminisuarivc r(";medy. sa 511 (Green) was introduced that feformulat~d selection and financing of sOllfldw<tlls. Distributed resolution to cities. 1991 Annual Conference sessions adurcssing this subject Established pOlicy committee to examine uuf growth managemellt strategy; revi.ew legislation and participate in the growth management COnsensus project and provide input into the governor's Interagency Council on Growth Management; opposed AB 3 (IJrown). .. ' .' .', i 1 Res. # Subject Initjated ResQlutjons Sff. N LC Structure and International Pollry Positions 1"-\I~'\~.\~l'nl)r)'d1t iJ"V~gr~atll.~\«o:«'90_<:MJ [mp!emel1tatioR Activities League \0 support amendments to nati""..) municipal poliry which consolidates all international polky 1'''''1'0'"' into a single, "'p"ralely ide.nlitl<.d section of Ibe NLC pohey llatemenr; League to support creatiDn of a btb Skering oommiUcc entitled "International Trade anQ Foreign Retatiuns Committee". 10 Slat»> Submitted as a >ludy tl)pic to NLC. I I I , ~-r~~!}F:' '. " . • ,~