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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0541.000~ 'W october 11, 199'" The Honorable city Council ~al0 ~to, California / ,,", 9 LQ.q:g or CALIFOlU'rIA CITIIS MDtUAL CONZlREHCB RZsowrOHS Members of the Council: Bepqr1; ill Brief' Staff has reviewed the resolutions Which will be considered by the Leaque of California Cities at its Annual Conference. The purpose ot this report Is to assist the Council in instructing its voting delegate to the Conference. The resolutions have been evaluated tor consistency with Council's exidting policies and positions .. The report discusses only those resolutions. where Council direction is required. Bac);qroupd Attached to this report are the resolutions which will be considered by the Leaque of California cities at its Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 21-24, 1990. It 1. councilts practice to review the resolutions prior to the Annual Conference. According to guidelines adopted by the council on April' 18, 1988, the council's delegate to the Conference shall vote in accord with the Council's positions. The Council policy aclmowledqes that the -language or a l.-ssolution may be amended durinq its progression ~rom the draft to the tinal version; the deleqate shall exercise judgment as to the final resolution's consistency with the Council's position. Followinq the Conference, a report to Council will be prepared., informinq Council of the adopted resolutions and indicatinq how the Council's delegate voted on each. Fifty-five resolutions were presented for consideration this year and each W,~ reviewed by the appropriate League policy committee durinq their meetings on September 21 and 28. The policy committees will meet again on October 21 to conduct bearings on the resolutions and to malte final rec?mJDendations. The reports of the policy committees w111 then go to the General Resolutions committee before beinq considered by the League's votinq membership in General Assembly on October 23. The adopted rasolutions guide the League's work during the ensuinq year. CMR:541:0 /. Page Two Of the 55 resol~tions, 33 have been preliminarily reco~ended for approval as ~ubmitted or as amended by the policy committees. For several of the resolutions, committee recommendations have been del ayed unt i 1 the OCtober 21 meet inqs . A key to the recommended actions appears on paqe v of the attached packett and col~ 1 of the list beginning on page vi indicates the actions recommended by the policy committees. To assist council, staff has reviewed the resolutions for cumpati­ bility with existing Council positions or impact on city services or procedures. Stattls recommendations are noted on pages vi-Ix alongside the policy committee actions. A dash line indicates sta~f has no recommendation. ' •• olutioD 4 -vninsure4 Motorists The Palo ~to city council has no adopted pelley related to the subject of this resolution, other than support o£ measures which reduce traffic conqestion (which the resolution states would be one of the results of this program)~ Staff has no recommendation on this resolution. a.aolutirD • -Aleobolic" Beve"rage 'rga.tioD This resolution calls for League support of Proposition 134 on the November ballot. Proposition 134 would impose the -nickel-a-drink­ surtax on alcoholic beverages, with the proceeds going for alcohol­ related proqraas. A review of the November ballot measures is also on the council aqenda. If the council adopts a position on Proposition 134, that will determine the appropriate position on this resolution. R§solu~ioD 21 -Tlaber Harvesting This resolution calls for the League to oppose Proposition 130 on the November ballot. Staff did not prepare an an.alysis of Proposition 130 because, in staff's judgment, that measure would not have a direct impact on Palo Alto~ If Council decides to adopt a position on Proposition 130, that will determine the appropriate position on this resolution. "SOlution 22 -garbage 'raftchi~es This resolution was reviewed by two League policy committees. As originally submitted to the League, the resolution ~alleQ for the League to sponsor leqislation requiring cities to competitively bid solid waste collection contracts and franchises. The committee on Environmental Quality amendec the resolution to remove the legislative aandate l replacing it with a statement yrging cities to CClmpetitively bid their garbage franchises. The COlD!Jlittee on Transportation and PUblic Werks favored neither the original nor the amended version of the resolution, recommendinq disapproval~ Statf believes there is no need for the League to adopt this resolution and recoaaends disapproval. CMR,541:0 ., '. . , , Page Three •• aolutioae 23 an4 ac -Bnvironmental Protection Resolution 23 calls for the Leaque to endorse, and Resolution 24 calls for the League to oppose, Proposition 128~ The city Attorney's Office bas prepared an analysis of what passage of proposition 128 may mean for Palo Alto. staff has sade no recOlIUIen<!.ation on Proposi tion 128. If Council adopts a position on Proposition 128, that will detarmine the appropriate positions on these two resolutions. ' •• olytiop 25 -statewide water Policy staff supports the qoal of this resolution, which is th~t the League provide for the preparation of a Statewide Action Plan for addressing water-related issues. The "'whereas· clauses of the resolution seem generally acceptable to the diverse water interests throughout the state. T~e committee on Environmental Quality will Dake its recommendation after further ~iscussion at its meeting on OCtober 21~ Staff recommends support for the resolution, it the resolution resains worded in a way which is not inconsistent with Palo Alto's water policies~ staff has not recommended positions on certain resolutions which require counci1 policy direction or which may have statewide or national ramifications of wich staff is unaware. However, Council aay wish to, instruct the delegate on these as well. These are re~olutions 3, 4, 6, 216 23 6 246 29, 31, 34, 38~ and 50. hCO ... nUttoD staff recommends that the council endorse the preli.inary recommendations of the League policy committees concerninq Annual Conference Resolutions, with the following exceptions: a) also approve Resolutions 18 6 25, 51, 52, and 55; b) disapprove Re~olution 22: c) take no position on Resolutions 3, 21, 29, 31, 34, 38, and 50: d) determine the appropriate council positions on Resolutions 4, 6, 23, and 24; and e) instruct the Council's voting delegate accordinqly. 7~f2¥,:mitted' VICCI RUD N Assistant to the City Manaqer Attaclu\ent Q<R,541,O • October 4, 1990 TO: MO\ YORS, 01Y MANAGERS AND CITY CLERKS IN NON·MANAGER CIllES MEMBERS OFTHELFAGUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS OF LEAGUE POLICY COMMTITEES MEMBERS OF GENERAL ~LUTIONSCOMMTInEE Note; to City Manai'ers and Ci!y~: P~ase make immediat~ distribution to the Mayor and to other city officials planning \0 attend the 1990 Annual Conference. If additional copies are rtquired, we urge you to reproduce them in your city. Additiona! copies are [Jot now available from the League, but copies Wlll be available at the Confe rence. RE: TRANSMlTIAL OF ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLl!TIONS This packet contains: L ·lDformati<>n and Procedure IL Guidelines for Annual Conference Resolutions m. Location of. Meetings IV. M~mbership of General Resolutions CO~mlttee V. Preliminary History of Resolutions . VI. Annual Conference Re..o;oYutions • • • • * • * • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PLEASE BRING THIS PACKET WITH YOU TO THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE -October 21·24, 1990 -ANAHEIM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • * • • • • • • ex '~11ON 0fRC;E BOX 7m5, l»"VETTt.C'.A. ""'" f'1Sj :ID-l11 J H£Al)Qy1oRTEJlS 1400 I( STREET. SACRAMEl'HO, CA 95814 1916) oI44-S790 SOUT>ta1I< ~ omc. "001 ~TON CEHTfR OFR:.E BLDG.. 900 'MLSHR: 8Ol.UVARO lOS ANGa.e.s, CA 10011 (2' 3) 829-~.(22 . '" . • I. INFORMATION .. .ND PROCEDURE RewJU1jOPs Contained in this Packet. The League Constitution and Bylaws provide that resolutions sball be referred by the Presiden! to an appropriate poli<:y committee for review and reconunendatioIL J !SOlutions ,,1th committee recom­ mendations sbali tben be referred to the General Rcsolutioru Committee at the Annual Conference. This year 55 resolutions bave been presented foe consideration by the Annual Confere""" and referred to the League poIi<:y committees. Each of the poli<:y commi!teeS met September 27 or 28 to review proposed resolutions and to formulate preliminary recommendations prior 10 !be Annual Conference. The sponsors of resolutions were notified of the time and place of tJw.e meetings. This packet contains a ropy of all resolutions which have been received and L"':!ned to poli<:y committees. The source of the resolutions, the policy committees 10 which they were assigned an<l !be preliminary recommendations of the poli<:y c:ommittees 10 the General Resolutions Committee are indicated. The recommended actions reported in this packet are preljminaO'. ConsideratiQD' of ResQl" lion s at Confereng::. Another meeting of each poIi<:y committee ..... 111 be heW al the Annual Conference commencing ou 12;;!Q IIJII, on Stmday. October 21. The """,tion for each of !bese meetings is shown on page iii. During these hearings, any city ofIiciaJ wishing to discuss any resolution will have an opportunity tl> address the poJi<:y rommittee concerned. The Geoera! Resolutions Commillee .... 111 meel al 2:00 p.rn. on Monday, October i 22, if: :he: A';Iaheim Convention Ccntert Room AIO to consider the reports of the policy committees. The coDlJll!ttee includes at least one representative of each of the League's regional divisions, fu!K;tiO.al departmenl, and standing policy committees. The General Assembly will convene at 1:30 p.rn on Tuesday, October 23, in the Arena Room of the Anaheim Convention Center 10 consider the report of the General Resolutions Committee, Resolutions approved by the General Resolutions Committee and sUbmitted to the General Assembly will retain the numbers assigned to them in this d:,~mcnL Inilia1i8 Resolutio.ns. For those issues which develop after the normal 45-day deadline. a resolution may be introduced with a petition signed by designated voting delegates of 10 percent of all member cities (46 valid signatures required) and presented to the President of the League not later than 24 bours prior to the time set for coilvening the Annual Business Session of the General Assembly. This year. the deadline is Monday, October 22, 1990, 1:30 p.rn. If the Parliamentarian finds that a petitioned resolution is substantially sunDar in substance to a resolution already under consideration, the petitioned resolution will be disqualifiec\. 41\ny questions concerning the resolutions procedure should be directed to lim Harringtoo in the Sacramento office of the League. lola Williams, President League of Califomia Cities . ,.-, • II. GUIDELINES FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS Policy development is ~ vital and ongoing process within the League. The principal means fa.-deciding policy on tile impor.ant issues facing cities and the League is througb the eight standing policy committees and the Board of Directors. The proce;s allows for timely consideration of issues in a changing environment and assures broad a«ess for ciry officials to botb initiate and influence policy decisions. This influence may be exercised directlv through participation as • policy committee member or 15 a city official visiting a com..nittee meeting to advance a position on an issue under"!be committee', purview. If committee membership or personal attendance is not feasible, city officials may affect policy d"dsions indirectly through department or division representatives on !be poiicy committees O£ the Board of Dire.ctors Annual Conference resolutions consti!Ute an additional process for developing League po-lides.. It is recommended that rewlutions adhere to the followmg criteria. Gui<klinss for AnnaaI Conference Re.I\QI~ 1. The. issue addresse~ in tile resolution bas a direct relation to municipal affairs. 2. 1be issue is DO( of • purely local or regional concom 3. Generally, !be recoDlmended policy should not restate existing League policy. •. 1be resolution should be direcled at achieving one of the fonowing objectives: (a> . Focus public O£ media a!!entio, on an issue of major importance to cities. (b) Estaollsh a general direction fur the League by setting fortb general principles around wbich more detailed policie] may be developed by tile policy committees and Board of DIrectors. (e) Consider important issues nO( adequately addre;sed by tile policy committees and Board of DirectOrs (;I) Amend the League Constitution and Bylaws. i i III. LOCATION OF MEETINGS AD Policy Committee hearings will be held on ~ October 21. comm~ncing at 12:30 p.rn. in the following rooms: Po1ic;y Committee. Administrative Services Housing. CoDlIIllmiIy & Economlc Development Public Safety PoliCi)' Commjttee Communily Services Employee Relations Enviromnental Quality Revenue and Taxation Trusportation & Puhlic Works General Resolutions Committee Marriott Hotel Salon F NE Marriott HaD Salon E ~im Convention O!nter RoomA6 Room AI0 Room A7 Room A9 Room Al (Monday, October 22, 1990,2:00 p.ITL) Room AIO . Anaheim Convention Center --------------------------------------------------- General Assembly (Tuesday, October 23, 1990, 1:30 p.rn.) Arena Room -,. aaheim Convention Center iii 10 '.;..-" IV. GE:<IERAL RESOL~T[QI'iS COMMIITEE League of C:l.lifornia Cities 92nd Annu=-! Conference· Anaheim, October 21·24, 1990 Cllai.!:: Hal Conklin. Cour::cl! Member, Santa Barbara VICe Chair. Carol 'Whiteside. Mayor, Modesto ltarliameptariiln: Judge Thomas M. !c:nkJ'"!l3, (Retired) Supericr Court, San Mateo County James T. Be3Il, Jr .. CounCl1 Member. San Jose Helen Bedesem. Mayor. Half Moon Bay Lara Blakelv, CounC'l1 Member, Monrovia Don BJuba;gh. City Manager, Walnl.!t Creek. Rkh.1td Bridges, Fire Chief, Redondo Bexh John Brown,. COUIlCl1 Member. ${. Helena Elaine '·WIllie" CampbeLI. Couool Member, Soh--ang .fuhn Cba .... ez,. Council Member, Pica Rivera • .-,. • Judy Chu. Mayor, Monte rey Park Ben Colli~ Counol Member, Healdsburg Scott Dlehl, Mayor Pro Tern.. San Oemente Hal Croyts. CoUncil Member, Lorrul:J. • GENERAL RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE. Robert Farren. CounCll Member, l.O$ Angeles Xaty FouJkes, V:-ce Mayor, P~dmoll( Frank Gome:t, Council Me mber. Dinuba Ma."Y H~rron, Mayor, Coron:ldo . Marie A HUSIln, Council Member. Rocklin linda Jeffery, CounCIl Member, Dubtin • • • Nancy Jobnson, Manager, Recreation Services., long Beach Nancy C. lacey. City Oert, irvine Robert Leland, Finance Direclor. FillrfiC[d RoD Loveridge,. Council Member, Riverside Gtelln Matsubara Planning Commission Cbair. Vacaville Patricia A McGuigan, Council Member. Santa Ana Qar~ McNeely. Cily MiUlager. Se.aside Steve R Meye~ Ory Attorney, San Leandro Torn Minor, Coun.cil Member, San Bernardino Frank Muratore, Council Member. Modesto George Nakano, Council ~embe:r, ToJ'T"aru:c GUt Pitts, Mayor, YUaUpa Wes Pratt, CounCIl Merber, San Diego Christine Reed, Council Member, Sam3 Monica Mary Rocha, Council Member. Antioch MONDAY, 2:00 p.m. Room AlD AN~HEIM CONvE,~TlO~ CENTER M. Victor Rollinger, Director, Engineering and Developm~m, San Diego Norma Saikhon, CoutlCll Member, Brawley Sedalia sanders, Mayor Pro Tern., E1 Ceniro Susan 1. Se~ Council Member, Oroville Joe Serna, lr .. Council Member. SacramentO Jozene J. Smith. Council Member, Culver CiT\! Bill Speyers, Mayo<, Big Bear lake . Tom Stearns. Council Member, Oovis I...a\It't"ence-l:. Stone, Council Member, Sur.nvvale Dan Tabor, COUDCl1 Member, lnglewood - William Thomson. Jr ... CounCll Member Pasadena CaJvin VanderhooC Mayor, Weed ' Rutb Vreeland, Connell MemDeT. Monterey Doris Ward, Supervis.or, San Francisco - N.E. WiUiams, Police Chief,. Porterville Judy Wright. CounCIl Member, Oaremon! • • • ... ; . .. , ..... • v. PREUMINA&Y HISTORY OF RESOLUTIONS ResoIutWrIS /ur.;e been grouped by policy committee.> to which they have be"" as:signed. PletlSf! note some resolutions have been assigned to more than. one committee. These resolutiOrlS are lWIM by this Jill" (#). KEY TO REVIEWING BODIES KEY TO AOlONS TAKEN 1-Policy Committee . Pteliminary A Approve 2 Policy Committee • Final D Disapprove + 3. General Resolutions Committee N No Action+ 4. Gooetal AssembPj R Refer to appropriate policy conunittee for study + ACOQN AMPlIfICATION FOOTNOTES • • Amend • Subject matter covered in ancther resolortion •• Policy Committee will make recomnicndation at October 21 meeting ••• Erlsting l.ea.gue policy .... Local authority presently exists y AI • Amend and approve Aaa . Approve with additional 1llI1endment(s) Ra • Amend and refer as amended to appropriate policy committee for .tudy+ Da . Amend (for clarity or brevity) and Disapprove + Na . Amend (fo< clarity 0< brevity) and take No Action + W • Withdrawn by Sponsor+ + • Except for initiated resolutions, resoTuoons with this recommendation from tbe General Resolutions Committee are Dot reported on the floor of the General Assembly. .. _____ au.~~be~r~ ________ ~~~.~y_=W~o~r~d_=Ind~.~xc ______________________ ~R~e~v~1~ew.~~ng Body Action COMMITTEE _ON ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Staff 2 1 Personnel llDd tmrloye.e Re.lations Dept A A 2 aiverside County Division R. R ---'--- --3 Off~~e of Fedetalism Assistance I!. --4 Uninsured MOtorists "- ~ Red:1st.::-ic.t1ng Cr1teriOQ ]) D COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY SERVICES 1 2 - '6 Alcoholic Be.vera8e Taxa~ion --Aa '7 Elder Care A Aa 8 Be;S.lth Care R Ita 9 Me.oul Real. th R. 1<a --------- A , 10 Welfare of Children Aa 11 TeeD. Taut"h A Aa U Sehoo;l. Pundin o R lla Bicentennial of tbe 0.S4 Constitutio A 13 and _111 of tiRht. "- 14 "ational E"dowment for the Arts A A vi Number Key Wo-rd Index Revi~ng 60dy Action COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY SERVICES (cont1~ued) =tj 2 J , 15 Positive Self-!steem A.a I I 16 Older Amer1can~ Act A.a I COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 2 3 4 I #7 Elder Care A A 17 PERS Healtb Care ~nsuraace Premiums A A.a A 18 Retiree Health C8re Insuran.::e Preoniums .. -- I! Bealth Care Costs A _& 20 Doraestic Partnership A & COMMITTEE ON ENVlROOMEN'I'AL QUALITY 2 3 4 '21 Timber Barve.stinlZ -D J I , 22 Gartage Franchises J) A.a I -23 EnviroDlltetltal ProtectiolJ .. -24 lavironmeotal Protection •• 25 Statewide Vater Policy A •• vii o Number 'ley Wo-rd Index __________________ ~R~.~v~1~ew1~·ng Bodv Action ~'oH 1 2 J 4 Statewide Coop~rat1on and Partld P atJoF\ 26 in Wate~ ConservatiDo and F1a.ncin~ AA - 27 Muniei na1 Sune't' fund L1_api1i~'V A A 28 Renewable Sources of Ene!""''' A Aa COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2 J 4 - #21 T1zber &'.'\1'85 tin"" -.. --- 29 Los AnReles Air ro~~e Bcg;e. C12!,ure 1-A. 30 1t!llta ...... Base.. Conversions AI A - --31 Federal ~lita~ R~duct~OD$ •• 32 Affordable !ten.t A Aa t-l!.u.siness A I lJ 1.011'0 Sicrnin!l i'rcQr;Jl:lS Aa --34 ~~bu IncoTnoration A COHHlnEE OS PtmlIC SAFETY 1 2 3 4 '6 Alcoholic ~avera~e LAXation --A 35 ktioo PlaD A Aa 36 Fund:1nR: for Anti-DruQ: Proliin:,ams A A viii Ruabe.r Ke.y 'Word Index Reviewing Body Action COKH1TTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY (continued) 1 2 3 -~_c .<0 4 37 Victims of C'time: A A. ~ - 38 Aeroso! SEra! Paint ~ Aa ~~ 39 Police C("Yrt Time N N ~I--- 40 !in2o License Fees A AA 41 Illekal Immigrant Felons A A . 42 St.ate Fi-re 'training Funds A Aa 43 I Fire Resistive Roofing A A - 1 2 3 4 - -'6 Alcoholic ~verage Taxation .. ~ Loog Term Fiscal Needs 44 (consolidated witb #45) ----N* ~ State !udget Actions A 45 Adversely Affecting Cities Aa Local Government Cooperation 46 a~d Stete &ccountabilitY(conso11dated ~1"5 N* 47 Pet Food and Pt"odt.1ct& Tax. A A. Salea Tax aD Dog and Cat Products " 48 (Withdrawn bI ~he S2onsor) 49 Low-IncQlPe Hou$in& Retmbu'rsetlleots N • 1>< NWIlbe.t: #22 50 51 52 53 54 SS ~"I1'EE ON TRANSPORTATI')N AND PtlBLIC WORKS "H 1 2 - Garbage Franchises 1> D - -Telec~unications Plann}ng Funding .. Tel~cO~Dicat1ons Infrastructure A .. ---- Cable 1elevision Lifeline Service A •• - COQRest1on ~nR~ement A A HiJZ:hwav WelS!:ht Restrictions A A. Free ..... ay_ Soundwalls A •• RESOLUTI9NS INITIATED ~y PETITION B.~SollltioD Committee RecClmm.endation - 3 ~ner41 Asse.ably Action 4 --- -- -----+-----------+--------1----- VI. A."iNU-,L COSFER£NCE RESOLUTIONS Resolutions Rererred to Administrali.e Sen'ices Committ« J. RESOLUTION RELATING TO PERSONNEL Al'iO EMPLOYEE RELATIOSS DEPARTMENT ~: CommihCf' on Emptoyee Relations Referred J.Q: Committee on Administrative Servkes Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Commi:tee:~Qo'!:l'e~_ Final Recommendation to Resolutions Commiuee:' _____ _ WHEREAS, ma.tters pertaining to employee relat,ons and personner adminiSlratio~ are becoming increasingly t:ompJex and of ever greater concern in rhe conduct or municipal affairs; and WHEREAS, the League of C"lifornia Cilies "Action for Ihe 90s" plan conlains an Administration and Human Resources element which cans. for the development of proactive positions r-etadng. to labor !:~ations and human reS!.lurce management i~ues.., enhancement of effective 3Crvice delivery and encoLllagement of staff training to bener meet the needs of a rapidly cbanging and dive .... population; and WHEREAs,. Personnel Directors and human resource specialists serving in California cities possess. a weahh of e}{pe:rience~ tx.pertiM: and ability to a\5i~t in the resolution of personnel problems and the irnptementatfon of the Administration and Human Resources element of ~he aforementioned Action Plan~ and WHEREAS, Ibese resour<es can be most effectively utilized by formally incorporating them into the organizational structure or the League of Cafifornia Cities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by :he General Assembly orthe League ofC",lifomia Cilies assembled in Annua1 Conference in AtJahe~m. October 23,1990, that the League create a Department of Personnel and Employee Relations by amending Ibe League of California Citi •. ,· Bylaws as follows: ARTICLE VI • DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZ,\TION. SECnON I • DEPARTMENTS There are bereby crea~ed the fo!lowing departments of Ihe Leagu(", to wit: Department of Mayor. and C.ounCll Members Department 0( City Atto<neys Department of fiscal Officers Department 0( Public Works Officers Deportment of City Managers 1 • Departmenr of Planning and Community De .... elopment Departmen! of Police Chiefs Department of Fire Chiefs Depanment of Recreation, Parks and Community Services Department of City Clerks Departmelll of Personnel and Empfoyee RelllJion.s Other de-partments may be Cfr3ted by resolution at tbe Ann\Jal Conference. ARTICLE IV -BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SECnON 2 -STAGGERED TER~!S The terms of tbe Directors sban be staggered. so that tbe terms of approximately one-half of the members of the Board shan e"Pire each year. The terms of the Directors from the departments of Fiscal Ofr.ce~ Public Works Officers, Mayors and Counc~ Membe~ Planning and Community Developmen~ Fire Chiefs, City aerks and the following regional divisions: Central VaDey, Imperial Count)'. Monterey Bay. North Bay. Redwood Empire. Sacramento Van.y and San Diego County shall expire in tbe cven·numbered years; and the terms of the Dlrectors in the departmenlS of City Attorneys, City Managers. Police Chiefs. Recrea!ion, Parks aM CommLlnity Services. Personnel and EmplOJ'ee Rdations and the fonowing regional divisions: OIannel Counties.. fnhnd Empire. Desert-Mountain, East B<lY. 1.0s Angelo. COU""ty. Orange County. Peninsula and South San Joaquin Vaney .hall ."Pire in the odd-numbered yean. 2. RESOLUTION RELATING TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY D1.1SION S2J.!m: City of Beaumon~ City of Cathedral City and City of Corona Referred 10: Committee on Administrative Services Preriminary Recommenda~ion to Resolutkms Comminee:-Refer Final Recommendation to Resolutions COmmiuee: _____ _ WHEREAS. an important pU'l""" of regional divisions of the Lea""e orC,lifornia Cities is 10 represtnt geosrraphicaJ area., foster panicipation [0 the League~ exchange information among city officiars., and pr{.t\ide tralning opportunities: and WHEREAS, the citie. located in lhe Riv.n;id. County region of Soulhero California share a wide range o! common munidpal int~resl~ many of .... 'hich arc unique to the Riverside c..ounly area,. and its component cities are (acbg unprecedented challenge~; and WHEREAS, the cities Ioca~ed wilhin the boundaries of Rr.'erside County belie\."c their interest and the inlerests of the League of CalifCH'nia Cities would be bener sen:ed hy tbe formation of a separate division of the League of California Cjties~ now, therefore, be it 2 • .• c.""\.. '0 RESOL YED, by Ihe General Assembly of the League of California Cilies .,sembled in Annual Conference in Anaheim. Oc'obcr 23.1990. that the League create a Riverside County Diviston of Ihe League of' California Cities, in addition to the existing Inland Empire Divisio,!l, by amending the League of California alies By~aVw's as fono ..... s: ARTICLE IV -BOARD OF DIRECToRS Section 2. Slaggered Terms. The lerms of the Directors shall be 'faggered, so that the terms of approximately one-half of the members of th~ Board shan tllpire each yeaT. The terms of the Directors from the dep.rtments of Fiscal Officers, Public Works Offic"., Mayors and Counc.1 Members, Planning and Community Development, Fire Chiefs, City Clerks and the following regional divisions: ~nlral Valley, Imperial County, Monlerey Bay, North Bay, Redwood Empire, Riverside County, Sacramenro Valle, and San Diego County shall expire in the even-numbered years; and the terms of the Du-cctOfS in the departments of City Attorneys, Cit'; Managers,. Poike Chiefs. Recreation, Parks and Community Services and the fonov.ing regional divisions: o,;.nnel Counties, Desert-Mountain. Inland Empire, East Bay, Los Angel .. County, Orange County, Peninsula and South San Joa~uin Valley, shall expire in the odd-n~mbered yea". There shall be formed within the League of California Cities 'he following regional di\;SLOm: Central Valley~ Olannel Counties, Inland Empire, Desert-Moumain, East BaY9 Imperia! County, Los Angeles County, Monterey Bay, Nonh Bay, Orange County, Peninsula. Redwood Empire, J?j .. "itfe Cowtty, Sacramento Valley, San Diego County, and 50mh San Joaquin Valley, and such additional divisions as may be formed from time to time and approved by 'he Board of Directors. 3. RESOLUTION RELATING TO OFFICE OF FEDERALISM ASSISTA'iCE ~: City 0( Sunnyvale and 'he Peninsula Division Re(::rred 10: Committee on Admini~trative Services Preliminary Recommendation 10 Resoluticns Comm it fee: Disapprove Final Recommendation (0 Resoluti<lns COmmittee: ______ _ WHEREAS, many 10caJ govemmen" nave developed innovative programs and techniques that might be successfully adopted by orher communities if they kne .. · 'OOU! them and wbere to acquire the necessary information; and WHEREAS. while there are several organizalions and services that do exist to address some aspects of the need for sucb infonnation. howcver9 there are major gaps and omissions in the analysis.. presentation and distnbution of lha~ information; and 3 0.' • WHEREAS~ many rederal mandates and regulations imJX)Std on cities arC costly. impractical .'HI slifle the ability of Io<al governments 10 develop innovative and effect;ve solulioll£ to problems; and WHEREAS, the Of[~ of Federalism Assislance would be crealed within the Office of Management and Budget and required to survey ea.:h dty every lour years as to the major problems racing tIlat city; and WHEREAS, Ihe Office of Federalism Assistance would also "'ork with exi;ting organizations to find. analyze and broadly distnbute dClatled information on the implementation or the most successful state and local inn()\lations in addrc!i-sing those problem.; and WHEREAS, the Office of Federalism Assistance would distribute to each city every two years a catalog summarizing those innovations and explaining bow to acquire more specific informatiion; and WHEREAS, th. otr'Ce of Federalism Assistance would also work with o.her federal agencies Co identify and eliminate counterproductive regulations and mandates; and WHEREAS, tile OfIlce of Federalism Assist.nce would be a creative and very cost-effective way to strengthen federalism., by &Misting cities in finding solu'ions 10 problems, hl' heJping to eliminate barrie", to innovation, and hl' encouraging the inneased eff.ctive,,,,,, of «isling federal aid programs; now, ther.rore, be it RESOLVED, hl' til. General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Coneerence in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, thai the League urge tile "ationa1 League of Ci-ties to endorse, and urge Congres,," 10 endorse. tbe creation of the Office of Federalism Assistance throogh support for e.i.ting legislation to create this office. 4. RESOLUTION RELATING TO Ul\lNSURED MOTORISTS ~: Dave Karp. Mayor, San Leandro Referred '.0: Commiul!c on AdmiJllstTatNc Services Preliminary Recommend::ltion to Resolutions Committee: Apprqyc Final Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: _____ _ WHEREAS. stale insurance officials estimate thaI 25 percent of tbe pali&-enger caTS in California are uninsured; and WHEREAS, the nationwide number of serious accidents cau~d by uninsured motorists bas increased hl' 40 percent over tile last decade; and 4 WHEREAS j uninsured motortsL5 """'ho cause accidents often do not ha· ... e the ability to pay for ,he personal and property damages they cause, 'hereby abrogoting their responslbil:t} to their \rictims; and WHEREAS. to cover the costs created by uninslJred motorists, ins.urance rates arc often raised fot those drivefl who do comply with the law and do PU[C~ase insurance, thereby imposing a burden on law-abiding cittrens; and 'WffEREA"S. existing enforcement of mandatory insL:rance laws has not been effective in reducing the number 0( uninsured motOr!SlS or the number of accidents 5atd motorists are. causing; and WHEREAS. enforcement of financial responsIbility laws wou1d decrease the total number oIvehiclcs driven in {'..alifomia,. thus reducing traffic congestion;. now, IherefoTc, be it RESOLVED, by the General As.<mbly of the League of California Cities a.sembled in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23. 1990, that the League support impJemenVl:tion of a state~1de administrative program to be instituted cumpri.sed or the fonow:ng eleme nlS: 1. Eacb California vehkle owner would be required 10 provide adequate proof of financial re,;ponsibllity prior to registering his or her vehicle. 2. Insurance companies would be requLred to noriCy the Depanment of Mmor Vehicles when the registered owner·! insurance on a vehicle lapsed, i!'l which ca~ the Departme:nt of Motor VehiC"les would suspend I~ registration of that \'ehide. Thus., no vehicle-could be regisl.red or mai n!a[n its registration withoul proof of fi nandal Tesponsib;] i!)l. 3. Unr..:gistered vehicJes would be subj~ct 10 imp<:"Jndment 44 An impounded vehicle could be redee.ned by its owner upon proof of \"o:tlid registration,. which would necessarity include proof of financial responsibility. If a vehicle owner did not redeem an impounded vehicle within 30 days.,. administrative proceedings would be instituted 10 forfeil the vehicle. S. Forfeited vehicle. would be sold and the proceeds would be applied to pay impound fees and the administration fee to cover the program cost, with the balance being returned 10 the registererl owner. 5 . /. o 5. RESOLUTION RELATING TO REDlSTRlcnNG CRITERION Smw;:: Teny Holbert, Council Member. City of Banning Referred 10: Committee on Admlnisl!6tive Services Preliminary Recommendadon to Resolutions COmmtnce:...D.i1ap.pro .... c Fin3! Recommendation to Resolutions COmmittce: _____ _ WHEREAS, sufficient technology exists 10 simply proou<o a .. ,..tem of redistricting prioritizing constituent concerns, and whereas it is the purpose of the democratic process to preserve political divi5ions created by the voters and chizens of our s.tate and to preserv£ ethnic and geographic patterns as politica1 entities for their representation or preservation; and WH EREAS. t'" State 0( California will adOpt • format for redistricti og: and 'WlIEREAS. n is ne.dfulto set staod.rd. of criterion for redistricting lhat ... -m lake intO consideration important constituencies as undivided entities to preserve t"heir represeiltation ami maintain their seOlriry against formulas whi~h migh1 dil:Jte their abmtic.s. to control their full1r~s or the purposes (or which said entities were created; and \\'HEREAS, i1 is proposed that redistricting be accompli'hod in logical steps beginning from ~! government to county gO\'ernmen" then to s.tate districts; keeping aN.ays to the criterion ofpre:>eMng the most locally created representation as an undi .... ided entity eIcepting ,,'here unequal divisions of the electorate result; and WHEREAS, it is th .r.ror. proposed that the fonowing ",der and criterion be observed in any legislation regarding redistricting; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED. by the General As5embly 0( the League 0( California Cil",S assembled in Annual Conrerence in Anaheim, October2J, 1990,1hat gC\lzrnrnental authorities which are required by rcdistn'bution of population to redistrict obsc:n'c the fonowing standards aJid criterion for redistricting: L Local governments shan be redistricted as folio,",: all locally elected officials that are cleded by dist~ where the district is smaller. in terms of the electorate. than that of the state districts., shan be rediSlTlcted immediateJy after the census is validated and before the end of December of the first year of the dtcade. observing L'" following order and criterion; (the flrst year being the year ending witll '0"). A. Equal reprc.s.entauon of the eIeC1orale. B. Ethnic distnbution where it is not in conflict with A above. C. The \Jnity of other Jocany initiated and elected dislricts such a'>. but not limited to, the fonO'lr\ing: school districts, water or utllity distrkts, special as..'iie'5sment districts. Mello-Roes districts and etcetera. where it does not conflict with A and B. alxwe. said dis:.-kts to be held supeM< 10 alh.r districts on the basis of the number 0( registered voters in each district. 6 .. o . ,~. -- D. Tha. no district witllin a 1o<aI government nor .n~ part thereof s:'an be more man 3 times 1$ wide as it is kmg except where it ts in conflict with A and C. above. U. County or supervisorial districts and other districts, ",hieh are smaller in terms of electorate then state dislrkts, shall be redistricted following qualified cities sequentially. inhialing Iheir redistricts as SOOn as it is possible 10 recognize the previously established local districts, .aid counl)l or supervisorial districts shall be redistricted after completion of local redistricting and shall be completed before April of .he second year of the decade; (the first year being the year ending ",th "0"). A. Equal representation of tbe electorate. B. The unity of cities incorporated s.ince the laM cenSllS e:xcept where it confliru. with I or II A. above. C Ethnic distnbution wMre iI is not in conflict with 11. A.-B. above. D. The unity of other locally initiated and elected districts such as, but not limited 10, the followins: schoo! districts, ,,'ater or utility diSlricts, special as.sessmenl dis-tricts and etcetera. \lrhere it does not conflict with 1 or 11 A.. C. above. said districts 10 be held superior to other districts on the basis of the number of registered voters in eacb district. ""here it is not in COnniCI with J or II A.·D. above. E. The unity of geographically similar di.tricts such as, but not limited to, the following: Coastal Districts, Mountain, We Desert. and <>ther geosraphically unique siruat10n5. F. No county district, or any part thereof, ,It aU be more than 4 times as "ide as it is long except ,,'he'. it is in conflict with 1, II A·E .• lxlYe. III. Statewide redistricting (Senate and Assembly districts) sh.n then be orear.ized by June or second year of the decade using the foUDwing criterion: (the first year being the year ending with "0"). A. Equal repr ... nlation of the electorate. B. The unity of counties where it is not in conflict with I, II, III·A above. e The unity of cities incrnporated on or before the las. census, where it is nOl in conflict .... th ~ II, \II A.~. above. D. Ethnic di5uibution where it is not in conflict with ~ II, 0< III A.~. abov •. 7 -.... -. -"_.,- ; ..... , -" .. • E. The unily of other locally initialed and elected district>, such a.'. bUI not limited to: s...bool districts, water or miliry districts, speciaJ assessment distriru and el«le, .. wher~ it does not conflict with I. II. or III A·D. above, said districts to be held supe.rior to other districts on the basis or the nlJmber of registered voters in each distrtct. F. No state district, or any part thereof. sr.an be rrtOrt that S times as ""'ide as it is long except if it is in conflict wilh l, II. or III A·E. above. [y. County. city or other entities which art eJected by districts and v.'hkh are larger, kn terms of tile erectorate. than those in items I-Ill shall be created following the same guidelines as in ilem III A-E. above and adding: F. No electorate district wilhin the Slate of California shall have a length larger tban 7 times its widlh unless a voter sponsored inttiative creates such a dislrict for the specifK purpose of protecting. presef\ing, or financing such a dis.!rict for the benefit 01 all Ihe citizens of the State of California and is not expres:'!])' intended 10 udude any ethnic distn'bution. Resolutions Rererred to Communi,," Sen'ices Committee 6. RESOLUTION RELATING TO AlCOHOUC BEVERAGE TAXATION ~: Referred tp: Department of Recreation. Parks 311d Community Services Commi Itees on Community Services. Public Safe ty, and Re\'eTl ue and Taxalion Recommendation to. Resolutions Committee: Preliminary Fina! C.omrrultee on Community Services Am(nd and Ip,?rgyc Commiuee on Public Safely ApJ!roYe Committee on Rc,,'cnue and Taxat.'on Approve WHEREAS. alcohol and olher drug abuse causes. significan. negative fiscal and social jmpact on Caljf~ia cities,. as a result of vandaliSm. litter, and unruly or cdminal bebavior; and WHEREAS, California IaJIpayers pay in excess of 57 bilJion annually to compcn."'le for kist worker productivity and dis.abHities.. health care, violent crime, motor vehicle accidents. domestic violence. homeleS5nes.~ child abuse. fire k>s~s., vandali~m. environmental damage, and publk safely cosls; and WHEREAS. Proposition 134 C<lTls for the revenues raised.o provide pa,,;.l funding for thooe areas thaI are impacted by .Icohol and drug consumption. including. but nOl limited 10. visilO< safety in public facllities, yootll aH;'k programs, enforcement of drunk 8 • . .~ .. -' . . ~-" . -.~-- dri";ng laws, life·flights operated by the California Highway Patrol, prevenlion of alcohol and other drug-relaled problems. treatment and recovery services., emergency and trauma C2r., local mental l"~alth programs, treatment of fetal alcohol 'Yodrome, child abuse victims, battered women and thetr chl\~refL .. and di~bted perwns.; now. therefore, be it RESOL YED, by t.~e General Assembly of Ihe League of California Cities assemhled in Annual Conference in Anaheim. October 23, 1990, Ihat the League .upport passage 01 ProposilIDn 134 as it is placed before Ihe voters on the NO'Jem~r ballot. 7. RESOU.mON RELATING TO ELDER CARE ~: City of los AIlsele. Referred to: Committees on CommuniI)' Services and Employee Relations Recommendation 10 Resolutions Commitlee: Preliminary Final Committee 01'1 Community Services Amend and approve Ccommittee on Employee Relations Appro\o'C' WHEREAS, people are living longer, and famlli.s are often fac~d with the dilemma of finding appropriate care for their elderly relatives; a.nd WHEREAS, with more families [10~' dependtng on N'O incomes to 5Uf\,]V:. workers are finding that their job resporu.ibilities frequently conflict with the need to care for an aging or ill parent or spouse. A recent bu!tiness survey indicated that 28 percent of Its employees over tbe age of 30 were proo."iding some form of care for an e!derly family m<mber. Nearly 8 percent reported spending 35 hours 0< more pe; w.elr.--almG5t the equivalenl of a. full-time job-4::aring for an older relative; and WHEREAS, these conmcts betwe.n family and wo<kpiace responslbiliries can create a siluation which is detrimental to both the employer and !.he employee. The employer suffers when lhe employee must be absent ~cause of the employee's caregiving re~ponsibilitie5 or is distracted """hlle at work: because of rorcern about a relative. Tne employee suffers from pbysic-Gl and emotional stress due to juggling conflicting res.ponsibilities at work and at borne; such conflicts frequently rcsllit in employees· suffering ruess-related iUness., k>s5 of time from work, even early retirement; and WHEREAS. it is apparent thai programs 10 assist employees in caring for aging relatives will be benefiCial to workers and to employers and will result in f~'e[ stress­ related illnesses,. reduced absenleeLsm., a~ increased proouctjvitr,. now, therefore, be [1 RESOL YED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Gties as,,"mbled in Annual Conference in Anaheim. October 23, 1990. that the Lea8'.Je continue 10 encourage its members to promote elder care at the local level. including family leave policies, and the development of adult day care facilities; and. be it funher 9 REsot YEO, the League continue 10 support state and fcdcrallcgis.lation fa expand the avai12biliry ef family-centcred adul1 day oCare facitities and intergenerational care facIlities. 8. RESOWnON RELATING TO HEALTH CARE ~: East Bay Division Rcfemd tQ; CommiHee on Community Services Preliminary Recommendation 10 Resolutions Commiuee:....Arnend and rerer Final Recommendation 10 Resolutions COmrnittee: ___ _ WHEREAS, California ranks 47th amonB the 50 .tate. in per capita healtb car< spending; thTOuiboul the state 34 hospitals ha"e closed; and WHEREAS, nine California coonties do no! have a hospital ,.·jth obstetrical services; in IS of Cati(ornia~s 58 counties there are no obsteukians who WllJ provlde senices 10 a pregnant woman on MediCaJ, and a.'lother 14 counties bave so few doctors "'-illing to provide services 10 pregnam women Oil MediCal that obstetrkaJ services are virtually un~vatlable; and WHEREAS, MediCal reimbursement rates in the state result in billion~ of dollars in losses for California hospitals and :woriously impact tlIe abLIlty of many hospitals to provide aceeso 10 quality health care for low-income pregnant wome n; and WHEREAS, race, gender, and class affect access to bealtb care; the Afrkan­ American infant mortality rate in California was IS.8 deatbs per 1.000 in 1988, compared 10 8.6 deaths per 1,000 for an other races; and WHEREAs, it has long heen e"tabli.hed that money spent on prenatal care is saved many times over in the avoided eJ(pense of costly postnatal care for undeN'eight babies~ and WHEREAS, a system that is f.,1;0& so many of the very peop], .. ha need it most is I system in dire need of reform. and the pons indicate that Californians are indeed willing to support increased financial resources fQf health care programs such as MediCal; and WHEREAS, afrer the Ion~est budget stalemate in California~s hi~IOI)'. the Governor .,,,1 Legislator. finally enacted a 1~91 Budget Package that sbifts state and ,,,,,"cy costs 10 cities and diveru. city revenues to finance srate/county responsibJli1ies; and WHEREAS, these shifts of cirj revenues 10 coun,ies we'e specifically enacted to replace: cuts in state revenue (or counties that should JJave funded slate responsibilities carried oul by countie1i; now, thetefOTe~ be it 10 RESOLVED, hy the Ge1\eral.>\s~mb!y of the League of California Citiesassembled in Annual Conference in Analleim. October 23, 1990, that the League recognizes ;and suppons lhe need ro.. adequate funding for stale and federal health care S)~tems, ,neluding the state MediCa! !)'Stem,. as long as sU('b i~crea~s do not ncgat!\'ely impact city budgets ~nd revenue; and, be it funher RESOLVED, thallhe League seek Ie form I coalition with counties, "hoot, 'pecial districts ~nd others to enact meaningful state flscal rdorm that wiH allow each 'ev.e~ of gO\lernment to adequately finance ~heir sendee responsibilities. induding health care, with eacb being 3i."COuntabte to taxpayers foe therr CWD programs. 9. RESOLUTION RELATING TO MENTAL HEALlH Smtrg: City of Sa n Ja>e Referred lQ: Committee on Com munj ty Se Nice s PrelLminilJ')' Recommendation l{) Resolutions Commiuee: Amend and roo Final Recommendation [0 Resolutions Commiltee:: ______ _ WHEREAS, ,ignifica.nl reductions in stale and federal funding for menIal health programs bas resultl(:d in the reduction of r:sidentiaT care and rehabilitation facitities.,. bo . .pi131 and nurs!ng bome beds. rounse1ing servict:S.. and other related human serv1ce p1'ograms; and WHEREAS, tbe loss of Ih.", me nlal ""Ith programs and se "ices bas sign ifleantly conrnouted to tbe state·s homeless population; and WHEREAS. these funding cuts bave often times resulted in law enforcement agencies being the only agencies to add;ess community problems or disputes im"oTving mentally or developmentally disabled perwns, even though they do not generally""" adequate training to address these problems; and WHEREAS, many cili.s, such as San Jose, Los Angele .. and Sen Diego have &uempted to address this problem by dClietopLng speciiU programs to wGrl; closely with C{'Itmty health depanrnents and other community mental health senoia pr0\-1der!. to both scn'c their communities better and to pr()\lide better services 10 mentally disabJed perwns; and WHEREAS, • I.c< of adequale funding fe. county mental heallh programs directl), affects cities as they are forced 10 res~nd to the needs of tbe mcntail)" diS.lble-:i in theLr cities; and WHEREAS, after tbe longest budget stalemate in California', history, the Govemor and Legislature finally enaCled a 199().91 Budget Package that shifts .. ate and county costs to cities and diverts dry reveOlJe5 to finance state/county responsibilities; :and 11 • ; o WHEREA~ these shifts in city T~\leflUe~ to oounltc:s were specifically enacted to rePlace cuts in slate revenue for counties thai should bave funded state re!iponsibilities carried out by counties., such as menial ~alth program5~ now, therefore. be it RESOLVED, by the Gonera! Assemb!y oftbe League of CaHfornia Citie ... semb!ed in Annua! Conferen<e in Anaheim. October 23, 1990, that the League support efforts to improve and increase funding for mental health programs and service~ as long as such increases do no! negatively imp.ct cit)' budgets and revenues; and, be it further RESOLVED, the League seek to form • coalition "i,h coontie .. schools and .pecial disl1icts to f'nact meaningful state: fiscal reform that wili anow each Ie\icl of government to adequately finance their service resporu.ibilities. including menial hearth programs,. with each being acccont.b!e to taxpayers for tbeir ow::! programs. 10. RESOLUTION RELATING TO \\iELFARE OF CHILDREN S2i1m: City of Westminster RC(ljued to: Committee on Community Services Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: Amend and a!)pco\'e Final Re..-ommendation to Resolutions Coc1miUee: _____ _ WHEREAS, the children of our rommunity ar. the hope of the future; and WHEREAS, in Ihis ever-cbanging and f""-paced world, many cbildren have become the victims 0( negreet, both intentional and unintentLonal, which affect their mentaJ and pbysical wen-being; and WHEREAS, Ille prevention of drug abuse and gang aC!ivitie" child abuse, providing ""using for the homeless, and providing affordable, qua Til)! child care for child ren of ... orking pareD~ access to health care are C'J major importance; Lid WHEREAS, through these effort-, Ihe leaders of our communities "ill ,s.,ure th.t an children are raised in a Dunuring environment. permitting them to grow both mentaTIy and pbysi<ally to a productive adulthood; and WHEREAS, the League of California Cities, the County Supervis.>rs .... ssociation of Californi .. and the California School Boards Association have joined together to form a statewide Committee on Youth Policy to addreiS., in a coordinaled manner, issues aff~ctjng youtb; DOW. therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of tn. League of California Cities assemhied in Annua~ Conference in Anaheim. October 23. 1990, that the League colltinue 10 actively support and participate in the activities of tM: Commiuee oc Youth Policy as a mechanism for cities,. schoots and counlies to coord [nate efforts 10 address maUers of mutual ronC'em and potential activities relating 10 the youth of our state. 12 • o 11. RESOWT1ON RELATING TO TEEN YOUTII ~: Community Services Politl Committee &efcmd tq; Communi%), Services Policy Commitlt"c Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: Amend ar,d spprQ~-' Final Recommendation to Resolutions Comminee: ______ _ WHERE. ... S, by Ihe year 2000, California is projected 10 add one and on.-ha!f million children to the current population of seven million~ and WHERE.o\S, lhe leen populalion between Ihe ages 0( 13-18 repr.se"1 a significar.t ponion of the overall youth population within our communities; and WHERE.o\5, due 10 peer pressu;e, Ihis population is vulneraNe 10 drugs and alcoho!, early pregnancy. running awal'-, dropping out of' school at an early age, gang innuence~ pilysical ~...,d 5eXllal abuse~ and other societal problems; and \VHERE.o\5, lhe qu.lity of life f<>r leenage youlh ultimately impacts their future as produrtive. contributing adults.. as wen as affects the economic and social well-being of citie5i and WHEREAS, il is imponanl for y~ung people to be responsible and lake ownership foe lhek actions,. and to learn to provide input and' be 3 part of the goo..'ernmentaJ dedsi"on­ making process; and WHEREAS, tho League of California Cit; ... the C"unty Super ... ;"", Associalion 0{ California and the California School Boards Association ba .. 'c joined together to form a statewide Commiltee on Youth Po!it)' to address.. in a coordinated manner, issues affecting youth; now, therefore. be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly o(tIle League of California Cities ",sembled in Annual Conference in Anaheim,. Ocrol:er 23, 1990, that the League support. through the state14ide Committee on Youth Poticy and olner means., making teen youth a prior:ty in cities by encouraging communities to develop youth adviSOC)' boards., youth in gO\'ernment daY\. civic volunteer p:ogram.."., appointing youth to uisling boards and/or commissions.. and encouragingyou;h to provide \liabie input via other governmental fo.-ums; and, be it further R ESOL VED, that the League suppon legislation which devotes resources t{) be available to cilies for the ex:pansio[] of services. for teen youth and for the facilitation cC ner..'orking between public and' private organizations serving: tl1LS important popul.arion. 13 ." , ,:~ ;f' .. • 12. RESOLUTION RElATING TO SCHOOL FUNDING Smw;$:: Bernard Hecbt. Counc~ Member, Beverly Hills Rderrcd to: Comntiltcc on Community Services Preliminary Recommendation 10 Resolutions Committee: Amend and rerer Final Recommendation to Resolutions CommLttee: ______ _ WHEREAs,. soci.eTy requires a healthy public educational sy:;tem in which ;1:11 young people are ,given the opportunity 10 become productive member~ of their communities; and WHEREAS, California has thrived in large measure bc.cause of an historic empha,is on quality publk e-ducation, but state funding has dropped in recent yeaTllo Icyel!. thaI are causing local crises; and WHEREAS. there exists an unacceptable disparity between a state t'hat boasts one of the highest per cap[lal ir.comes. but one of the Jowesl per student funding of educatjon~ and WHEREAS, an underfunded educational system causes severe social, economic, and political problems at the IocaJ level for school districts and for clttes and counties which arc tht'mselves suffering from inadequate revenue wurces; and WHEREAS, after the longest budget Slalema!e in California's history, the GO"ernor and u.gi,lature finally enacted a 199().9! Budget Package that shifts state and ccunty com to cities and dtvcrts city revel1ue~ to financt state/county responsibilities; and WHEREAS. Proposition 98 guarantees education approximately 41 percent of the stale~s General Fund which results in less state revenue available !~ locaJ government related programs; now. 1herefore~ be it RESOL YEO, by tile General Assembly of the u.ague of California Cities a,sembled in Annual Conferen<e in Anaheim, Oct.ober 23. 1990. that the l..e-ague recognizes and supports tbe need for increased funding for Stbools,. as long as such ir.creases do not negatively impact dty budget\ and revenues; and. be it funher RESOLVED, that the league seek to form a c:oalitioD wi:'" counties., schoolr.;, special districts and others to enact meaningful stale fL'\.Cal reform that will allow eac-h Jevel of government 10 adequately finance their service responsibllities with eac-h being accountable to taxpayers for the-ir ovm programs. 13. RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE BICENTLNNIAL Of THE U.S. OONSlTTUllON AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS S2iu:": Department of Recreation. Parks and Community Ser..ices Referred to; Commiuee on Community SeT\lices Preliminary ReC'JrnmendatKm 10 Resolutions Committee: Approve Final Recommendation til Resolutions Committee: ____ _ 14 WHEREAS, lhe U.s. Congress extended Ihe life of the Commission on Ih. Bi~n!eMial of Ibe United Slales Constitution and Bill of Righ" to Decemher 31,1991, to ensure Ibat Ibe 200tb anni.ersary of !be signing and ,atWation oflhe Bill of Righ" " properly c.,mmemorated; and WHEREAS, th. State of C.Wornia Bicentennial CGmm;ssion was established to stimulate: activity in municipalities and communities throughout our state 10 beighten awareness and dec-pen the importance and un&rstanding of both Ollt Constitutton and Bill of Righls; and WHEREAS, !be Conslilution, amended by the Bill of Right" was designed to protee: minorities w~tber politica1. religious. economic or ethnic, rrom ,possible tyranny at the hand's of any majoriry that might contrO:: our central governmenc~ now~ therefore, be it RESOL YEO, by !be General As$embly of the League of Californ fa Cities as .. mbled in Annua! Conference io Anaheim, October 23. 1990. that the League continue t.o encourage its municipal membership, individuals and organizations to appropriarely observe the conclusion of the Bi.c:entennial of our Constitution and its companion, the Bill of Rights. and continue to edlO former Supreme Court Chief Jusu.c:e and Bi:cenrentlial Chairman Warren E. Burger-. message "to provide a bistory and civic «<son for all of us." 14. RESOLUTION RELATING TO NATIONAL EIiOOWMENT FOR TI1E ARTS ~: Depanmenl of Recreation, Parks and Community Services Referred tn: Committee O[] Community Services Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Comrr,itlee:~,~ro"v".,-_ FinaJ Recommendation 10 Resoh"aions Committ-ee: ____ _ WHEREAS. the League of CalifomLa Cities bas recognized that the artS enhance oor quality of life by belping to define a nation's and a ('ommuntl)·s identity, \-'ailles and heritage.,. contributing 10 cross-cuTtural communication and dc\"doping crealive problem­ solving skills; and WHEREAS. public inveslmenl in the arts stimulates economic growth, attracts business and corporate in\lestmenl to communit~s.. promoles downtown and neighborhood revitalization. spurs tourism, enhances the image of our communities and nation, and encourages innovation and impiratron in SOt.,.;ety; and WHEREAS, the Na,ion.1 Endowment for .he Arts-(NEA) 2.S-year history of promoting creativity and cultural vitality bas enabled a nourishing of the ar" Ibrough over 85,000 grants nationafly, which have benefitted botb tbe stare and California cities; and WHEREAS, Ibe restrictive language approved by Congress in 1989 would bave tbe effect of promoting censorship and [nhibjling creativiEy witbin the arts community: and 15 'Wl-IEREAS, the Endowment~5 cilizcn panel system, local ma!ching requirements for grants and reviews by th. pr.sidenli.II)' .... ppoinled National Council on the Art.; and its chairman provide appropriale cbecks and balances in regard 10 federal funding for the arL-: DOW, therefore. be jt RESOLVED, by the aeneral Assembly ofth. League of Oilifornia Cilies assembled in Annu.1 Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that tbe League joins the U,S, Conference of Mayors in 5upponing reauthorization of tile National foundation of the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 and continued funding for the National Endowment of the Art.s. National Endowment for the HumaJ"ljtics, and the Institute of Museum Services ,,;tnout rcstrktivc language. 15. RESOLUTION RELATING TO POSITIVE SELF-ESTEEM Sllil=: Department of Recrulion, Parks and Community Services Referred IQ: Committee on Community Services Preliminary Recommendation 10 Rt"SOlutions Commhtee: Amend and apprQ"t.... Final Recommendation 10 Resolutions. Committee: WHEREAS, the California Task Force to Promole Self-Eel.em and Personal and Social Responsibility (C7FPSEPSR) nas compleled its r.port 10 til. California Legisla,"re: and WHEREAS, this report identifies key principles relative 10 ~lf-cs.teem and the foUowing social issues that ha\le been found lO have .a compelling correJatton vdth low self­ esteem: 1. Crim. and VIOlence 2. Drug and Akohol Abuse 3. Failure to Leartl in School 4. Ch ild and Spousal Abuse 5. Teen Pregnancy 6. Chronic Welfare Dependency; and WHEREAS, the basic prentise of tbi. report is that "If our socic!y. through all its insti!Lltion~ could better rehahUitale and nurture seli-cSlct"rTl,. our most enduring social problems could be pre,enled;" and WHEREAS, the League of California Ci!iel; has delermined thai th.re are numerou, areas of a)mmon social concern relating to hllman drve~ment that exist bet""een the league and the Task F<>rce, as articulaled by Assemblyman John Vasconcellos CfFPSEPSR report; and WHEREAS. communiry programs in the arts.. recreatk>n, libraries and community services, can play I vital role in creating positi .... e self-.esteerrI .. and that rhes.e program:s have • definite econontic benefil to cities; now, therefor., be il 16 • RESOLVED, by :he General Assembly of the uague ofCal;fornia Cities .soembled in Annual Conrerence in Anaheim. October 23. 1990, that the: League continue to tOCQurage citie:; 10 assess their programs as they relate to positive self-esteem and that they should be encouraged fa share resources .e.nd coordinate programming to enhance both community and personal well being. 16. RESOLUT10N RELAnNG TO OLDER AMERlCA""S ACT 52=: City of San 1O<e Referred to: Commiltce on Community Services Preliminary Recommendation 1<-ReSO)Ulions Commitlee:~~j!:~ final Recommendation 10 Resolutions COmmiuee: ______ _ WHEREAS, the Older Americans Act is the landmark federal legislation that has authorized and funded basic services for older persons for near')' two decades 10 optimize their health, independence, and well-being; and WHEREAS, lhe Older Americans Act will be re,iewed by Congress for reautborizatkm in 1991: and WHEREAS, the funding of tbe Older Americans Act has not kept pace with the growth explosion in the older population. parti.:ularly the oldest .segment. Vw'hich is the fastest growing segment of all ag .. ; and WHEREAS, Older Americans ACI programs and seT'\o'kes are primarily delivered at and throug..i municipal senior centers, most of which der~ye litdc or no direci funds from 1hl!'.: Older A.,-"nericans Act ar.d which are funded in large part though cil)' general funds (or botb staffing and capital COSts; and WHEREAS, cities playa significant but under-recognized role in the deli'o'ery of Older Americans Act and other aging .;ervices throughout the nation; and \VH'EREAS, cities are often ineligible to apply lor Older Americans Act funding: now, thererore. be it RESOL VEDf by the General rusembly of tile league 0( California Cities ~!<5.~rl1bled in Annual Cor.ference in Anaheim, October 23~ 1990. th~1 the League endorse and work foe the 1991 Reautborization of the Older Americans Act. for an allocalion increase which is proportional to the increase of Ihe older population., partjcular~y the 15 years .and older segment; and, be it further RESOLVED, "'at the uague support greater eligjbllity of citi .. 10 apply for Older Americans Act programs and services funding. and that the League request the National League of Cities 10 suppon these provlsioru re~ulting in 2.ppropriale fedeial 1egi~lation. I7 o Resolutions Rererred !Q Employer Re'ations Cl!mml!ltt 1. RESOLtmON RELATING TO EWER CARE Jointly referred -see Resolution 7 in Communiry SeMce5 Commjttee for recommendatr()n5 of botb Committees . •••••••••• 17_ RESOLUnON RELATING TO PERS HE.ALTIi CARE INSURANCE PREMIUMS ~: City of Sunnyvale and the Perunsu:a Divi,ion Refs:rrcd to: Committee on Employee Rel::ltions Preliminary Recommendation 10 Resolutions Committee: Amend and..iPl'....ta:Y.e: Fir.af Recommendation to Resolutions COmmiuu: _____ _ \VHEREAS, premiums ror the Puhlic Employees Retirement System·s basic medical insurance plans increased an average of 16.9 percent in 1990. 19.0 percent in 1989. 18 percent in 1988. 20.04 percent in 1987 and have averaged 18.5 percent m'cr tne las, four years, IlIld WHEREAS, d'IUs far erfor.!. 10 controJ medi;;al Lllsurancc premiur.lS for coverage provided \hrO'Jgh the Public Employees Retirement SySlem for active employe .. have bee~ II nsu «CSSfll r~ and WHEREAS, the budgets for California cities are negatively imp"<led by the above­ in!1ation increases in that the cost of medical premiums for emptoyee coverage absorbs an ever increasing portion of the!le city budgets; and 'WHEREAS, there is a growing slatewide realization thai effective fiscal management is impossible in the context of these uncontrolled cost increases; [lOW. therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities ,-,semI-led in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that the League u'ge the California State Legis!ature to encourage the Puhlic Employees Retirement System to de ... ·elop programs in order to reduce. the rate of medical premium increa~s and control medical insurance tml~. 18. RESOLVTION RELATING TO REnREE .HEALTIi CARE INSURANCE PREMIUMS Sm!r.tt: City of Sunnyvale and the Peninsula Division Referred to: Committee on Employee Relations PreJiminar) Recommendau.on 10 Resolutions Commiuee:Z21in-CQmml!tce 10 maKe recummcndatkm at October 21 1~m.tt1ini: Final Recommendatior. to Resolutions Cammittee: _____ _ 18 '. .• WHEREAS, premiums fo< tb. Public Employees Retirement System's ,upplemental medical insurance plans for retirees increased an average of 19.69 percent in 1990. 14.6 ~rcen' in 1989. 12.6 ~rccnl in 1988, 8.1 percent in 1987 and have averaged B.75 ~rcen( oVer the I .. , four years; and WHEREAs.. thus far efforts to control medical insurance premlums for coverage prOYided through the Public Employees Retirement System for retired emptoyees have been unsL!CC'cssfuJ; and WHEREAS. the budgets for California cities are negatively impacted by the dual effeci of above-inflatior'l retiree premium in<:rcases and the increasing numbers of rCLirees obtaining these benefits 5uC"b that tlle cost of retiree medical premiums absorbs an evcr increasing portion of these city budgets; and WHEREA.5. there is a growing s[alewl'de reafization that effective fl5C3l management is 1mposs.ibte in the context of these uncontrolled cost incrcast"s; now. therefore, be it RESOL YED, by tbe General Assembl) of 'he League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in Anaheim. October 23.1990. that the League urge the California State Legislature to amend currenlla'W' requiring that ('ontriliutions tow3id retiree medical bel'lefil1 equal tbe contributions made toward the medical benefits of actjve employees; and, be it further RESOLVED, that the Legi~lature pass enabling legislation permitting dties to prorate their contributions toward retiree health premiums based on years of servLce witb: tbe city providing the benefit" the specifics of tlie prorations based on service to be determined by the city and through the labor relations negotiating process. 19. RESOLUTION RElATING TO HEAL1H CARE COSTS ~: Ci't!' of Sunnyvale and the Peninsula Division Referred to: Committee on Employee Relations. Preiiminary Recommendation to Resolutions Commiuee:~~",,,,'e,-__ Final Recommendation t.o Resolutions Comm[ttee: ______ _ WHERE..o\S, ever)' year, since 1986 when mandatory partidpation in Me-dicare for nC\lo' bires was imposed on slate and local government agencies, thf'! federal adminisLration has made attempts to require participation of ill state and local government employees; and WHEREAS. tbe federal administralion's 1991 budget proposal again indudes mandatory Medicare coverage for all exisling state and local gO\lernment employees; and WHEREAS, both the federal Medicar. program and Slate Medical program are known to have traditionany practiced boldin.g down costs ror medical se-rvkes below the normat rate for providing these: services; and, 19 • o WHEREAS, thr01Jgh such practices., physicians providing services halle received aflowablc, -capped" amO\Jnts which. in turn. result in their operational defici 4 and, WHEREAS. indigent care i, known nO! to be covered under Medicare at .11; and, VlHEREAS. the presence ci -R.pped" amounts in indigenl care cost absorption results in continually spiraning health care premiums being set by medical insurance providers and borne by pa;ing employe-rs and employees in C\lcry economic sector; and, WHEREAS. there appean to be 00 «:00 in srght as to bow high rates for sen-i(es will go nor any sigo that resulting premiums will be lowered; now. ther.fore. be it RESOLVED. by Ihe Genera! Assembly oltbe League olCalifornia Cities a,sembled in Annual Conference in Anaheim. October 23. 1990. tbat ,he League encourage the CaHrornia Slate Legislature and Congress to seek ne'loll' aifcrnatives to runa ..... a}· health care rosts [hal cities,. employers and citizens alike C'JrrentJ)' bear; and~ be it funher RESOL YEO. that tbe California State Legislature and Congre" be urged to i:lVestig2:1e alternatives for rost--effective medical care that would no longer shift the burden of unmel CQ!;ts 00,0 citie~ employers or citizens of the United Slares. 20, RESOLUTION RELATING TO DOMESTIC PARTh'ERSHIP Smu:G: Committee on Employee Relations Referred to: Committee on Employee Relations Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Committee:....Ap,p.~ro=\'e~ __ Fi"JaJ Recommendation t.o Resolutions Committee: ______ _ WHEREAS, many Californians nave forme.d domestic partner relatiomhips outside of the traditiona! marriage arrang!ment; and WHEREA.S, tbe League of California Cities has tradilionaI1y assisted its members in addressing and dealing with ch;'J~"';'1g sociaT~ financial and politkaJ condition~; and WHEREAS. the League of California Cities has ,be responsib~ity of providing assistance. and advice to cities on issues that arise within the St;]le of California; now. therefore, be r. RESOLVED. by the General Assembly of the League of Calif"rni. Cities a"embled in Annual Conference in Anal1eim, October 23? 1990, that the League staff collect dome"tic partne~hip in!ormalion,. data and available documentation. and be prepared 10 provide such information to local jurisdictions who choose 10 pursue dome~tk partnership recognition:. 20 · , o Resolutions Refnrnl to En.ironmenlal Quality Com..milli:l: 2l. RESOLUTION RElATING TO TIMBER HARVESTI~G ~: Redwood Emp Lee DivisLon R:feued 10: Committees on Environmental QualLr)' and Housing. Community and Economk Deyelopment Recommendation to ReMJIurions Committee: Preliminary Committee on Environme ntal Qual it)' Digpprm'c Commiuee on Housing and Community Development Po!iiW)' Committee to make-recommendaiion at Oct 21. 1990 m¢etjn~, Final WHEREAS. in NOr1hem California massive public and private acquisirion of timberland has taken place; and WHEREAS, investmenl banker HaT Arbit controls through Con.:ord Capttal, $100 million l''O.''th of. rorest product companies stocks :and bonds; and WHEREAS. passage of Proposttkm 130 ",iJJ result in a drastic 68% reduction in timber harvesting. and puc ]00,000 California employees out of ~·ork; and \\o1-fEREAS, this initiative authorizes S7!O million in bonds to acquire privately· o"';!led timber lands and no pr()\oisions for urban reforestation; and WHEREAS, an economist rl'Om Timber Association ofCalife>rnia has estimated t!iat lumber prices "iII go up 24% and that 600,000 Californians would no klr.ger qualify for borne mortgages; noVli, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General A,sembly oftbe league of Californi2 Cities assemNed in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that the teague urge member cities and the registered \loters of the State of California 10 oppose Proposition ]30 on the November banot 21 o 22. RESOUIIlON REL ... nNQ TO GARBAGE FRANCHISES City of Sunnyvale ~; Referred 10; Committee on Environmental Quality and Transportation and Public Works Recommendation to Resolutions Commilte~: Preliminary Commiltee on Environmental Quality Amend 3nd appro\,c Comminee on Transportation'" Pubric OiiawoYe Works Final WHEREAS, one of the Jarge51 expenditure areas murucipal governments participate in is for public works and constru'~-oon contracts; and WHEREAS, tne State of California has long ago determined that it is «lund fj".1 policy for al1 cities to use the bidding process for public works and cons.tructini1 comraCT.S, and require sU('h a process; and WHEREAS, solid waste conection and recycling represents a major pubfic works service; and \VHEREAS, requests !Qf pro.P'0fJ8ls can be written in sucb a \\-ay that a council can av,,'ard the franchise to the lowest rcspollSihl: bidder meeting tM: cltf.s financial a'id fter'\.;.ce needs; and WHEREAS, Ine State of California, in Assembly Bill 939, has manda.ed an cit'es to increase their solid waste recycling 25 percent by 1995 and 50 percent by the year 2000: and VlHERF..AS. the bidding process encourages (he solid waste indusL,. :0 create oe\'. and innovative technology that enables cities to ensure compliance wlt11 natc recycling mandates; and WHEREAS, cities need the opp-xtuniry to pe60dicaIJy update their servk"es ',!,.ith new technology; and WHEREAS, Ihe League of Califarn;. Lities recognizes that comp<.;.;.e bi<lding results in bener technology and services for cities; now~ there(ore~ be it RESOLVED. by the Oeneral Assembly of the League of California Cities a,,,,mhred in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, ]990. that the Lea~1Je urg.~ cities. 10 competitively bid solid waste (:Oncct~n and recycling contracts and franchLse~. 22 2-'. RESOLUTION RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Judy Abdo, Council Member, City of Santa Monica, Bob Filner, Council Member. Ciry of San Diego, Robert Gentry, Council Member, City of laguna Beach, Peter Green, Mayor Pro-Tem, City of Huntington Beach, Stephanie HarTan, Council Member, City of Capitola, John Longville, Mayor. City of Rialro. Kim Mueller, Council Member, City of Sacramento. Marilyn O'Rourke. Mayor. City 01 Benjd~ Wi~son Riles Jr'9 Coundl Member, City of Oakland, Da,id R=nbert>. Council !<of.mber. City of Davis, Walt Scherer, COll""ii Member, City of loomis, Jean B. Siri, Counol Member, City of El CerritD, Michael Sweeney, Mayor, City of Hayward, and Lynn C. Woolsey, CourlCll Member, City of Petaluma Rc:k~: Committee on Environmental OualLty Preliminary Reoommendation to Resolutions Committee: Policy Com..m.ill~ make recommendatioD at October 21 1990 meeline Final Recommendation to Resolutiom. COmmitt.ee: _____ _ Vw'HEREAS .. Californiam. ~hou'd do everything i'OS~ible to protect ourselves and our chl1dren from chemicals thai ca!.lse nncer Of" birth defects; and WHEREAS. Proposition 128 will phase oul pesticides'kno ..... n to cause cancer or binh defects; and \"HEREAS, Propo!iition 128 will reduce gases and chemicals tbat damage the ozone layer and cause global warmjng~ and WHEREAS. Pr"P"'ition 128 will protect the California coast with tough clean water standards; and WHEREAS. Proposition 128 ..-.ill prevent oil spills and provide for their cleanup: and WHEREAS, Pr"P"'ition 128 will protect old-growth redwoods; and WHEREAS, P'''P'''ilion 128 wlli create the o!fiee of elected Environmental Adv0C3.te te> enrorce lhe state·s em;;onmental Ia'W"S.; and WHEREAS. Proposition 128 presents workable wTutions to these and other environmental problems facing the Stale of CalifOf!1ia; now. therefore. be it RESOL YEO. by tile General Assembly of the league of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in Anaheim. Octobt-r 23, 1990. tbat the League endo~ Propmition 128, The Environmental Protection .... et of 1m. 2) .. 24, RESOLUTION RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEcnO:-; Sswm:: R cdwood Empire Division Refcmd..m: Commitlee on Envi..ronmental Qualjty Preliminary Recommendation to Rerolut101l.o; Committee: Pali9' CQmmitt~ make recommendatipn at (krQbet.1) , 1990 mee!inL Fina! Recommendation !o Resolutions Committee: WHEREAS, Proposition 128, an initiative for the N<w.mber 1990 ballotenthled the "Environment.1 Protection Act of 1990" (The Hayden Initiati"e). "'ill appear on the Noyember 6 general election banot; and WHEREAS, this eXlTemcly complex and omrubus 39~page measure covers a broad sptttrum of complex issues and proposes multitudes of regulations that ~'ould result in a higber COSt 0( living in California, and a dramatic chango in th. California lifestyle; anc \VHEREAS. the ! .... dle legi~l' .. ;.':ve Analyst estimates the initial cost to California taxpayers a1 S3 billion v..'h [Jc the Slate is C".J rrendy racing a fiscal crisis; and WHERE."~ the preJiminary costs to California consUImrs and business.es, accordir.g. 10 econontic experts., would double water bills.. increase 1Jlility rates by 20%~ restrict the U$C of automobiles that do nO( get 40 miJes to the gallon, im:::rease trans.ponation and energy ros~ increase food prices. and cost wen over 1 million ~ throughout the state; and WHEREAS, Proposition 128 would force Californians to pay more {ex eleCtricity, transportation. f<lt.:Jd and consumer products. than people in otber states; and WHEREAS, Ibe.. incroased costs would cause undue lIardship and disproportionately burt the elderly on flxed incomes and Jow~income families; and WHEREAS, Proposition 128 w04Jld granl broad en"ironmental authority to a slngte inoMdual with a $40 mmlon annual budiet.. whose authority "'ould supercede the SI::li.e Legislature, Governor. and local governments; and \VHEREAS, a coalilton of concerned organizations thai include the California Clamber of Commerce, California Taxpayers .Aoisociatio~ California Manufacturers Association, Agricultural Counc~ of Californ;a, Association of C.lifexnia Water Agencies, California Canlemen's Aswciation. California: Women for Agriculture, and many others are in opp05ition; DOW, tllerefo<o, be it RESOL YED, by tllo General A'sembly of 'he League of California Citi ... "",."olet! in Annual Conference in Anaheim. October 23, 1990, that the League oppose Pro~i1ion 128. the Hayden Initiative (Environmental Protection Act of 199iJ). 'On the NO\lemher lQ9(1 balloL 24 , , I . 25. RESOLUTION RELATING TO STATEWIDE WATER POUCY S!IuJn: City 01 Modesto and City of Poway Rderred to; Ccmmittee on Environmenul Quality Preliminal') Recommendation to Re30Tuttons Comminee: Polic:t Comm~'!rill make recommendatjon at OctQ~L.122!1Jn"1in& Final Recommendation 10 Resolutions ComlT'jttce: _____ _ WMEREAS. the ciltes of' California are now struggling to fulfill the water needs of 1heir constituents in the midst of an unpreced1::nted four year drought; and WHEREAS, a prosperous California is dependent upon quality water being avanable on a predictable bMis statewide; and WHEREAS. California agrkul~ure. the most bountiful and divers( in the nation. is struggling with issues of warer avaHabl1ity. pricing. 3!ld quality; and WHEREAS, the current drought, the degradation of the s.y Delta, the loss 01 substanttaI quan tities of water 10 Southern California from the Colorado River, and m i oj mat water reclamation effons have compounded the water availability problem to a vtrtual crisis state; and WHERE.,,!t.s. to date, water management, a\·aiiability. and use policies have been dealt .. ith in an often fragmented manner; now, therefore, be it RESOL YED, by the Gene ral A .... m bly of the League of Ca liforn ia C'ties asse mbled in Anou,l Conference in Anaheim, October 2.1, 1990, that the Leag>Je provide for the preparacion of a Statewide Action P1an (or addressing waler-related issues including d.va.tlability~ quality, and reclamation and that the League include as part of the annual conference sessions relating to thi's matter beginning in 1991. 26. RESOLUTION RElATING TO :;TATE\\1DE COOPER.>\TIO:-; A."D PARTICIPATION IN WATER i:ONSERVATION All;D PLA..'.INING ~: City of Cupertino and Peninsula Division Referred 10: Committee on Environmental Quality Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: Amend and a~rov.c Final Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: _____ , WHEREAs,. there i5 a shortage of water in C.alifornia because 0( insumcient rainfan during the past four years. compounded by steady grl)101h io population; and WHEREAS. Ca.lifornia is elpericndng recurring droughl cycles; and 25 o WHEREAS, ail communi.,.s benefit from the establishment of Iong-rango pl,"s for securing the adequacy of water suppties; and WHEREAS, il is rerogni::cd that. af this time. some communities in California hlJv: more crWcal water shortages t~an others. and. in response, have Bdopt~d temporarj or permanent wafer conservation programs; and WHEREAS, lb. bealth and economic ,.en-being of the Sta •• of C.lifornia deper,ds upon adequate supplies of water to all cities and communities in the stale. and WHEREAS,there are benefits to b-e derived in state ..... ide cooperallon to make waler distl"1bution mote equitable during this time of drought that is of statewide concern; and WHEREAS, Sanla Clara Vaney \Vater DisirKt Board of Diredors cilcJorses th~ City of Cupertino's re"wTut'on [0 reduce water consumption; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED,!)j' .he General Assembly oflh. League of California Cities os,<embl,d in AnrJIJal Conferen(e in Anaheim.,. October 23, 1990, that the l..eagu.e urge all communities in Calif Ofilia to adopt water conser-'ation ordinances and mea$ure~ calling (or 2 mi~lmurn of 20% ctltback in water consumption from 1987 v,:atcr U~ levels; and. be it further RESOLVED. that all communities in California should carefuily study long-range water supply and demand 2I.S it relates to both drougbt cycks and continued population growtil, 27. RESOLUTION RELATING TO MUNICIPAL SUPERHJ~D UABIUn' ~: Lo5 Angeles Counl)! Dimion Refered to: Committee on Environmental Quality Preliminary Rccommendation to R~Tutjons Committee:~QY_~ Final Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: ______ _ WHERE.A,S, cities in California and tbrotlghout the United SralC's h~,v~ a dUly to protect and assure the public health and they fulfill this obligation. in part, by assuming the responsibnil)! for household solid "",s'e collection and disposal; and WHEREAS 'lies support federal Superfund and hazardous waste !.ws and the national effon to cleanup the environment; and \VHEREAs.. buusehold solid wac;tc diffe~ (rom commerdaJ and industrLal hazardou~ waste in kndciry~ type and form but industria) polluters arc arguing that household wJid waste' should be treated the same a..~ industfi:l.l hazardous waste in apponioning liJ.hllit,Y for Ibe cleanup of landnl!s; and WHEREAS, Iiabllil)! for landfill cleanup sbould lie with indlls"i.l panuter, "ho deposit htghly toxic materials into landfills and other sites; and 26 • ". WHEREA..Ci. rwenty·nine member .cities 0( tile League oCCatifornia Cities have been su('d as thtrd·party defendants by over sixty m.ajor industrial polluters for the c~t. currently estimated to be in the ,a"ge 01 $65{) million 10 5800 million t" cleanup the federal s.,perfund .ite 1<n<J.,.1l as tile <>I'e,ating Ind"'tries, Inc. land nil; and WHEREAS, many additional landfill. throughout the nation are, or will "ndoub,eCly become, federal Superfund sile. for which the industria! pellute .. will aHemp' to .hif, the rest of cleanup to focal ta'<J'ayers from the i!1dUSlriat fums pYadng toxic chemicals at the sites~ and WHEREAS, iI is unfair ror cities who fulfill tneir duty 10 perrorm a public service and prOl«t the public health by conecling and dispcsing of ho~",ho!d solid "'aste to be inequitably forced to pay for the cleanup 01 Superfund siles caused l>y indu>lrial pollulers; and WHEREAS, shifting the ro<t 01 cleanup 10 loco! taxpayers is directly contrary 10 the b .. i<: purpose 01 the federal Superfund I.w, which iSlo impose the oo.;t 01 cleanup on Ihose wbo profited from tne di5posal~ now~ therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the Genu.1 Assembly of Ihe League of Cal iforn i. Cities ",,"milled in Annua! Confe,ence in Anaheim, Oclober 23, 1990, Iha! the League support "'gislation i!] the United Sales. Congress and, as appropriate. in the California Legislature. tl:1at would pro:ect cities from liabllhy for the mere act of protecting the public health by prm:K!ing for the <OneetioD and disposal 01 houseMld soli<l wasle; an<!, be it further RESOLVED, that the League 01 Cal iforni. Cities urge the National League oICitie. 10 make this a priority issue in their ... ·ork with the Congress. 28. RESOLUTION RElATING TO RENEWABLE SOURCES OF Et\ERGY S21!m: City 01 San J= Referred to: Committee on Environmental OuaHty Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: Amend and apprm'c Final Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: WHERE..o\.S, alternative sources of continuousl), available, non-ponuting, low cost renewable energy {solar, wind, biomass, bic.gas, geothermal .•. } .upply exist Iocany wi'hin our communities,. Ihereby decreasing the cost and transportation associated with delh"cf)i 01 sud! energy; and WHEREAS, renewables, .. non-ponuling energy sources, should form 'he foundation 01 the global energy .truet.r. 01 the 21st Centuty; and WHEREAS. the ~Iopmenl 01 Iocai enerKY supply contribut .. to the .ustainabilil)l 01 the local environment, jobs and economy; and 27 • .. o "N"HEREAS. the State of Califomia.through many technjcal and financial a~~i~tar.("e program."i. offers support for local development oI'rene ... ablc energy in an effort to decrease our slate's d~nde-nce upon domes-tic and' ror~ign. limited and dwLndling natural resources; now~ Iberefore. be it RESOLVED. b)I the (ienoro! Assembly of the league olCalifo,ni, Cities as,embled in Annual Conference in Anaheim, Octobe, 23. 1990. Ihal the league suppon adoption of the planning implementation and long-term ~ 0( renewable energy SOUT.ces in builcings., industry. and transportation. Resolutions Rererre4 to Housings Community &; Econqmic De\'f:Wpment..CQmmi~t~ 21. RESOLUTION RElATING TO TIMBER HARVESTING Jointly ,eferred· see Resoludon 21 in Environmental Ouality Policy Commiltee (e>r recommendations of both Committees. • ••••••••••• 29. RESOLUTION RElATING TO lOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE ClOSURE .5wIm:.: Los Ange).,s Cocr.ty Division Referred J.p: Committee on Housing. Community and Eoonomk Development Preliminary Reoomme.,dation to Resolutions Committee: Amend and io,proye Final Recommendation let Resolutiol15 Comnrittee: WHEREAS, there is a budget-Clllting consideralion by the Departmcnl of Defen", to relocaic the Los Angeles Air Force BClse;Space Systems Division from its prc:~nt location in California,. to other areas of the Western Mates. i.e ... Colorado Springs. Colorado; Albuquerque, New Mexiea; vihkh relocat!on is e~timated 10 COS1 the gO\lernmenl up to 51 billion 10 rebuild the existing education;l.l lind rese:arcb and development facJlities aI,eady in p! ace; and WHEREAS, loss ol thi, base would result nOl only in a very serious and adverse impact on the Los AngeJes and Sou1hern California economy and environment (including the loss of over 7200 jo!x with an annual payroll of 5327 million; 1= of 5362 million per year in JoQI goods and services.; and estimated 57 billion in lost conlr.arts II") aerospace suppJiers in the Los Angele5 Basin alone; :and loss of lax revC'nue~ neceS$.a~J for the support of our citles}. but the ramifications would be statewide in that jobs and income ,,"ill ~ t.a!c;eo out of California; and WHEREA~ an action plan and a coordinated and concerted statewide effort to help the"'" Angeles Air For<e Base/spa", Systems Divi,,,," OffICials identi~ solution.< to retain the base in C.atifomia. sucb as affordable hou;;ing for mllitary families.. is of utm05-t necessity; now, tberefore, be it -. .:;; RESOLVED, by the General As .. mbly of the league of California Cit;es a.N:mbled in Annual Conference in Anaheim., October 2 .. .'\, 1990, thallhe League support the retention 0( the United States Air fOl'ce Base/Space Systems Divisions in the Siale Clf Catirornia and ron..~ider ways to construct affordabl~ housing units to accommodate mnitary personnel: and. be it further RESOLVED, that the league of California Cities urge the National League ofOt: .. to adopt a simnar fe.soTution of SUppOd in opposLtior.. to the proposed r~locatjon of the Ur:ited SlattS Air force Ba~/Space Systems Diyjc;ions ouu.ide of Cal.iforn[a_ 30. RESOLUTION RElATING TO MIUTARY BASE CONVERSIONS ~~: City of Sunn)'Vale and the Peninsula DivisfoD Referred to: O.,mminee on Housing. Commurtity and Economic Development Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Committee:~~ Final Recommendation lQ Resoludons Committee: ______ _ WHEREAS. Congress is presently ronlljjdering specific recor.lmendations and a process for base closures and rearignment.s; and WHEREAS, current Taw puts the local communities most affected by base cio~ures J3.Sl tn line of controt O\o'er lar:d disposition and re·use; and WHEREAs,. the C\.:Trent dispositjon strategy giyes prk>rity to federal agencies. and such practice does not realize a grand·scale b\Jdget savings (or the federal gm:eroment; and WHEREAS,locat agencies would pick up the respon.'iibilit)-for the training necesc,ar)' with such a oom·e~iQn,. in exchange (or the land; and WHEREAS, the impacts 0( potential c}osures have nO( yet been analyzed. and re·u~ of the sites wiU not be considered in these analyses.. and could weIl be signirlGant~ and WHEREAS, reduced threat from eastern btock countri.cs anow for reduction in lhe size and cost of our defense~ and WHEREAS, reve"ing the order in which surplus federal land is offered ror di<posal woutd give the local community the m~tmum opportunity to acquire and conven the base as it sees fit; DOW, therefore. be it RESOLVED. by the General A<Sembly of the league of California Cities .<sembled in Annual Conference in Anaheim,. October 23, 1990. thai the League urge !J-.e National League of Cities to endor~. and call upon the Congress to endorse legislation that 'IIo'ould reve~ the order of land offered for di<posai in the ca .. of b>se closures, gi,ing local communities maximum opporlunity to aCG.;}ire and convert a base as it sees fit. 29 -. ~.-.. .? o 31. RESOLUTION RELATING TO fEDERAL MIUTARY REDUCnO:"S ~; City of San Diego Rd<:md to: Committee on Housing, Community and Economk ~,.elopment PreIiminal)' Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: PoliO' Committee will make cc,ommcnd2tion at October 211m mectioi Final Recommendation to Resoh.nions Comrr.Juee: \\1-IEREAS, O\'(:r $200 oi11ioc in military dGIlars arc 5rent annually in cities and counties across the nation; aft(] WHEREAS, defense e.penditure., by the federal government in California total nearly S55 billion annually, which accounts for almost S percent of California's an!1ucsl gross. regional product; and WHEREAS, California receives over 2{) percent of total federal defen .. dollars; and WHF..REAS. military payroI1s for active duty personnel and civilisn5 generate over SI3 billion of California's gros; regional proouC1; and WHEREAS, Department of Defense spending is projened to decline by al le~t 2 percent tbrough 1995; and ~W'HEREAS. changes in Ea.. ... tern Europe and tbe Soviet Union are contributing to a changing global political climate which may produce additional cuts in military spending in the United States; and WHEREAS, such CUi.S may se:dously impact the e(:on0my ofCalifcrnia communities dependent OD military spending; and WHEREAS, communitie.s must be given tne ability to shift from mllitaT)'-ba~d economies t() peace-based economies that meet urgent domes-cie seruriIy r;eeds~ and WHERF...As.. dollar for donar. in\lestment in domestic, social. edu(ational. health, housing. and en\lironmental needs creates more jobs and a larger tax base than equh"alent inve5itme nts in 1he m iJilaty. and "'..'HEREAS, a dolla!' t'o; d.onar in\lestment in communities affeded by mIlitary rl!ductions is. envisioned as ali framework for a national policy to protect communities \/o'hich will bear the immediate brum of military spending reductions; and WHEREAS, for len years from 1M time that any federal funds are cut from military spending in a community, these funds should be sbifted, doHar for dollar, inlo a local Economic Security Fund for that community; and 30 .--, WHEREAS, these funds would be retained in each community and be $penl to pwvide job training and ~acement. neighborhood crime and drug prevention, heartn care, housing. environmental health. infrastructure and public works; and 'WHEREAS. these spending shifts should include adjustment asStsfance to mllitary related workers, including support services and retraining and reiocation d!Jrlng the transitkln from a milit.ary~based economy to a peace-based economy; and WHEREAS, military .pending '"'~ts are defined as cutback. for closures of loco.l milhary ins~aJ1ations or cancellations of military contTaC'tS held by local enterprises; a~d WHEREAS, enactment of the concepts involved in the Dollar for Doll.r Act would mean that. for each base dosing or weapon ... contract canceled. the doUar!; or:ginany allocated 10 those projects would remain in the same community 10 retrain and ptace affected workers and to rebuild the community; now9 therefore, be it RESOLVED, Il)I thc General Assembly of the League of Calif" .. nia Cities assembled in Annual Cooference in Anaheim, Oclober 23, 1m, that in order to provide for future economic serurity and for the health and welfare of its citizerL", the League) while recognizing tne critical importance 0( reducing the federal deficit. ~s hereby support the concept of a do[Jar (or dollar rerum to communities impacted by military reductions as national poijcy. 32. RESOLUTION RElATING TO AFfORDABLE RENT ~: Los Angeles Cou nty Division ~!!.»: OJmmiltce on Housing. Community and E.:onomic Devel~ment Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Commirtee:...Am.end and a~nwe Final Recommendation 10 Resolutions Committee: WHEREAS, Sections 50052 and 50053 of the California Health and Safety Cooe define affordabfe rent for low-and vcr; low·income households as contract rem not •• coeding twenty-five percent (25%) of gr"" household income for purpooes of establishing rent levels for dwelling units receiving financial assistance from redevelopment agencies; and WHEREAS, Seclion 42(g) of the Uruted States Internal Revenue Code defines affordable ierll as thirty percent (30%) of household income minus utility cost"> for rental units 10 be CQl".sidered quaHfU::d for reccMng Federal Low-rnconJe Housing TaJ: Credits; and WHEREAS, thc definition. of affordable rent used for the State Rtnlal Housing Construction Program (RHCP), the California Housing Rehabilitation Program (CllRP) and tile State low-Income Housing T .. Credit Program .Iso differ from the affordable rent levels cited in Sections 50052 and 50053 oft"" California Health and Saftl)" Cooe; and 31 o WHEREAS, it is probable thai th~ incon~~lency beN'een these No'':> definitions. of a."forda':lle rent will ruult in compliance problems for owners and man.3ge-mcnt agents for very Jo..'. and low-incDme a.~51ed rt-ntaJ housing; &nd WHEREAS, such compliance pmblems may result in the Joss of certification (0, F.deral or State Low-Income Hou,ing Tax Credits or. defaull of the Joan agreement with the redevelopment agency; and WHEREAS, the occurrence of either of the .. events will place the rental project in ~conomi(' jeopardy and may resuit in the los'!; of very Jaw. and Iow·income ~"""elling units; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Citie, assembled in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that the League support legislation 10 amend the California Health and Safety Cod. to ,tat. tIlat in case, where a rental hou,ing project as,isted by • redevelopment agency is al", "'ing Federal Low-Inr.ome Housing Tax Credits, the definition of affordable rent [or ,uch project ,hall be thirt~ percent (3{)%) of the gross household income of .ery low-and low-income household, minus the cost of utilities.. that this definition shall apply to new units and ce\o\-Iy rented lmits, and that in cases where a rental housin~ projec;t ~isted by a redevelopment agO::n~ is also receiving a.o;;Slstal1Ce from either CHRP or RHCP but is n.m using Federal or State t..m.··rncome Tal: Credits, the definition of affordable rent u5ed by the applicable state program (a~RP or RHCP) shall apply. 33. RESOLUTION RELATING TO BUS!NESS LOOO SIGNING PROGR4.MS ~: City of San luis Obi.po Referred 10: Commiuu on. Housing. Comnnmiry and E.rooomk [)eveTopme::nt Pre1iminary Recommendation t.o Resolutions Committee: Amend and appro\"e Final' Recommendation to Re$OJutions Cornmittee: _______ _ WHEREAS, many dties and counties have required removru of larger buslne"s identiflcation and directional signs and bLllboards. or arc pursuil1g sign amortization programs to remove signs that clutter higb'lo\·ays. distract the travelling puhlk and block or ClSTUpt vistas and scenic resources along high"'a)'s; and \\IJiEREAS, many businesses., such as service stations, motels.. and restaurants atong "higbways ue economicaTly depe-ndent on business from bigh\o\.'ay users attracted to 41nd directed by free .. 'ay-oriented signs; and WHEREAS, Title 4, Ch3pter 6 of lb. Californi. Code of Regulatior, restricts outdoor advertising sign, along highways to official, ptJblic utility, ",,,ice club, public dirertiona1 and private directional signs; and 32 • ·. o WHEREAS. Section ]01.7 or the Calif",ni. Str~rts and Highways Coo. allows the pi.xement of business togo tnformation signs in advance of state highway e,.il~ along a section of Intc1'5latc Route 5 10 identify roadside businesses i'\lailable to serve highway users~ now, therefore .. be it RESOLVED, by the General As~mbly of the league of Colifornia Cities assembled in Annual Cooference in Anaheim. October 23, 1990. that the league sponsor legisralion to anow citi.es or counties to develop business logo sign pro8rams in rural area..~. similar to that used along rn~erntate Route .5, and !o allow ciiies or cotmtkeS 10 develop business logo sign programs in urban areas. of a general nature, to allow foc a uniform method of business identification at convenient iocations .... ithln the Slate highway right-of-way [n lieu of larger advertising signs ant.! devices along the highway; provided thac 1. The city or county.k actrveJy pursuing a sign amortizatioD or sign abatement program and bas sarisfac1oriTydemonstraled, to the California Departmem oiTransponation, Ine removal of larger rrecway...oocnted ~igns inciuding. but not limited to. business; identjik--ation and directionai signs and bilJooan:3s. 2. The city or county is responsible (or ovc:-see[ng the desig~ instanation and maintenance of the sign prograrTL 3. The-design of the signage is consist~nt with standards adopted by the California Depanment of T ram;,portation. 4. The California Depaitment of Tra~'li.portation is res.yonsible for the review and aw""al of the sign progr2m. 34. RESOLlTflON RELAnNG TO MALIBU INOORPORAnON S2;lm: City 0( Agoura Hills Ikk~: Onnminee on Housing. Community and Economio Development Preliminary Recommendation to Resolution!. Commillee: A~prove final Recommeooation to Rewlutions Committee: _______ _ WHEREAS, Malibu residents foTIo",'ed the required procedures for inrorporaLLon; and Vr'HERE.&\s,. tht: cltizens etC Malibu overwhelmingly voted foe city incorporation and elected a thy rounal; and WHEREAS, eighl),·rrve percent 0( thO>e wno voted .upponed city incorporation, and voter turnout was fifty percent greater than the county average; and WHEREAS, it fs unfair to the residents and their newly~lccted representatives 10 deray incorporation; and 33 --." .- 'WHEREAS, the League of California Cities,.l.os AJ1geles County Division .... ·oled 10 urge the Board of Supervisors to ,noVo' the June 5, ]990 Matibu incorporalion votc to take effect immediately; Il1'ld WHEREAS. in the history of proceeding.. under the Cortese·Kno. Local Government Reorganization Act. no other Los Angeles County '\Ioler-approved incorporation has been delayed 10 this extent; ~'. therefore. be it RESOLVED, by lhe Gen.r.I."-"embly oflbe League ofCalif01nia Cities assemhled in Annual Conference in ..... ah.im, October 23,1990, that the League reque>! tI1allhe Los Angek, County Board of Supervisor> support the will of tI1e people by anowing Malibu', incorporation at the earliest possibie da!e. Resolutions Rererred to Public Safety C<!mmitlee 6. RESOLunON RELATING TO ALCOHOUC BEVERAGE TAXATION Jointly referred -see Resotution 6 in Community Services Policy Committee (or reromm:endatkms of an C<tmmlttees. •••••••••••• 35. RESOLun0N RELATING TO ACTION PIA'" Smi=: Commitlec on Public Safety Refew to: Cmnmiltee on Public Safety Preliminary Recom!nendation to Resolutions Committee: Amend .end iPprO\.'e Final Recommendation 10 Resolutions Committ~e: _____ _ WHEREAS. a portion of Resolution Number I, lbe Actio" For tne 90.. Plan, adopted at the League Annual Conference in December, 1989 addrc;sed Communi!)' Safety issues; and WHEREAS, the League Public 5.re!ji Policy Committee feel. that some major issues., such as emergency preparedness and flIe safety were either omiued or Clot fairl)' empnasizl ". and WH~EAS. the Pubiic Sarety Commitlee also fetls that other changes are necessary 10 po5itivcly ~nect publ~ safety activilies in the 19905; and WHEREAS, it is the feeUng of the Public Safety PoHcy Commluee that the "Action for the 90s", R.~ution Number I of the 1989 adopted resolulion;; packet. pages 4-5. I>e amended to renect the aoove·merHioned concerns: now. thereCore. be it RESOLVED~ by the General Alliscmhly of !he l..cague o!" CalifOrnia Ci!ie~ a~~mhled in Annual Conference in Anaheim. October 23, 1990. that the CommuniTY s:.rety poni.on • I . "'.' . j~ ,,,#,.::,0;,·;., '-_~ " o of the Ac"on ror the 90s Pla., be amended to reflect the concerns of the ,,"blic SafelJl porky Committee as rellows: The citiuns ol California have iI right to enjoy a safe community in ",",'hicf1 to live, Vo'O!'k and play. The phenoti.en31 mr:rewi12g diversity laking pla .... e in of cur communities b;u and will Iesult in wl7l r:Qntjl'%Uf! 10 CflUSf! dramatic changes in th~ way citizens wm view traditional polite. fire and related public sarety 5elViees. The rote of police and fire departments will continue to change in response (0 a more diverse and technically complex society. white the traditional sen'i.ecs of each win contLnuC'. Manmade and natura! alSaJ/m will continue 10 be u. primary TtSpOItSibJ7iJy of pubfic 'afery sen'ices The responsibilities of the law enforcement rommtmity ,,"'LIl continue /0 e.xp(lJ1d i'l areas of giOQ (10th liaditio\,M pallot Mid j'lic.;tigat;ull a,ti;itics to broader societal piOhleiits impact such as chlld lk'Juse. c+der--alid .",poUS3t~ homelessness, drug use and trafficking. sang crime. 'highly technical ,,"'hite collar crime, quality of life ~ ~nd c..ilcural conflicts dH1Ciel.cc~. ~ The respo11Jibtfiries oJ. fi:, departments ~'i1I llI'tCASlilgi] ibAlmge 'tazatdous tiiJteiia:5;,--leSpOltd to illl/eMu.!:'.' CQiliplc_\ lit<dlca! ih.ed:s; r.XfClop tlli£Ofati.c fiie pic=tmi<dl piogi30ilt5 -.md-usc Ilew lec7mofogj aild equipilLent: expand from traditional fUe PT~\'enrion.. suppreJsion and training actt\riJies 10 e/IICOI"1pa5s mort emttgency medica' 5en.'ices, code eriforremel1lr public educalion and lhe brood specr"'", of roxic (J(" hazarr/(>us malerials. &.b:tr: Cities are struggling with gangs, drugs and other reTated illcideuts problems as Lic 5O('1al rabrk of rommunities is changing dramaticany. At the sallie titliC~ sltlaffe., hoat cities ale of.eit faced wid. siiiiils. piOblciilS. These problems are tm1p'fed e.wcertxued by wttft revenue shortages that result in inadequate staffing and equipment. In the S"MY of elected ofrlCi.ls, reducing drug .1>;", and trafficking was rated as the single most importaJit issue facing cities.. \\l1i1e reducing the threat of crime was rated ninth among ail city officials. STATEME,'T OF OPPORTUSllY, Mainraining a Safe and livable Community Public Sarety expenditures are expected to continue ~ a nliljCA jlj major componenl of city operating budgets. The traditional pub!ic safety services should dJailgc are Mapting to renect the dynamic communities in .... ,hid! we live, Oiailgi,'8 deuiOglapilics deilidiid clldllgC5 ill [}oje tcaditiol ... T-tllCtliods of PIOfidilig puhlic saFct) se.,iccs: Cdes siloaM rake a kadCisl'ip 10ft. 35 • o ACTIONS o Prevenfjon·Encourage and develop prevention programs; ad,qua~el) fOlldcd at an )ceels; 10 minimize combat and prevent tl1< spread or crime, gangs and drug., EcslIipfCS inc:fuck: education ( k ... DARE:. and q'd.c Back "lOCi €oiEliiIilnit,' p.Og,dJJB), clhplOjiacid baiiii'Ig; socia! p'Og, A,l.$, lc' ...... atioila~ .eb.itt,s; d.ad cate paDg.'iI6 slid bcahllCiiL yiogi aii."," Encourage and develop ji ... safery programs I. Utcre= publk educarion, Ihe u;e of bUl11-Ut fire proIectffm and innowztive code enf"",.menJ 10 redw:t the frequency and .severity of fires· o Crime Reduction -Continue a:istirtg efforts and find illno"atil'e lQ/utfons to enfurre /"", that ",/ale 10 drug 00.,.." and traffICking, gang act;";J)' and all type, of criminal behavior. o E .. foceemcuto-CoiinliDt exisLilig aadi find iilitOWali;e solatium to tJJf6lcc hlw! timt ida!, r. d1 UK abuse alid bafficki'lb. gang acti .. ilj alld cli.llimri bclia;iCA. :Pwg,ahlS ilidudc jCwclIAe juti'X di;Cdioti PlOttS",§::; offender plOgtSiits:; G!iscl ' Afeilalc, ft:ctc.al-fond!ng-~ shktc. pU'ii.;ri'iiliCi'l cf dl t:tg abuse.s; fttOr; yc:na:l iJlstitutiOiiJ:; )Xiii, ~ power:!: of ,;iclion. nais .. mct abaXli!CiJt and e'OTft_-' madon. 11:rd-ihtelageilC) ... 'lIllliU";Ulioll aud cOOj>CiatiOit o Citizen &.. 'lOIIsibility-Cn ~ Q commun,;::--~-fe recognition thai indilidual citums, nei8' \oriJood r .,,~anizQlioru, "wines.. '"_ 'IIi aJJ segments of a eLty hr7"e a ~spon.sibilif) ;." Iv P reduce fiEM alid p,elilcn, crime, and contra; foe losJeJ and prepare fo.. ' .saster$. EffdlS Ii.al !x';ili! about this a_alCUtE alid iihohehreil~ $'Od. 83 heighbozhood alld basin'';:; .dedi plOg,a'liS; !Ohould be fustCied. o Innovation in Public Safety·Support enhanced training fot public safety activities and encourage innovation. imagination and 'leaej;;I) and crealn't approach., in the delivery of essential public safety ",!'Vice .. induJing tt., dccclopnitiit of etliical (olidod ttahuiJg.-!!fie CfaTuatiun of [lie recruitment ~ prOCt!.nes. the continued dc:\'e~opmenl of posirj)'t! cn"me pr{1'enrion programs "(8the la ... cu(mccmcllt plOt,tlm: al(\i:r:ing-all cit! iCSUOiCtS 10 piOLilote WIiJIlIDiJitj safct)..:-cnhancing a positive hliage of la ... -elifOlcclllc .• t pcisoIlliet. and the inslilulion of increased communicalion!t bc!~'een Ja'll.' enforcement and policy makers.. citizeN., neighborllOods and or~anizations, o Diversity-.A.uure that public sare!}' deJjvery liid It" uidlltht s}'5.!ems. !bmrfd bc-are cogtluaJt! of and responsi\'e 10 (Ultd]!' di;CISi(, --and-ot]iCi dialll!i,.E' population eha. at tel istks lhe needs of all indi~>jdUQlJ, o Eme:tgeney Operation-Encourage the dEl:etopmem of emergency communh:-ations, [ve ~upprel5io" and eme'Kency operation cupabilitic-s 10 deaf k'Ftlr tire increasing demands of majtX medical aI1d hazarduus matcn"a! enu:rgencieJ and an other .. -' <'.i.C,>; 'i, """.:-. o major ~m~rgency opera1iolU. Maintain adequate and currenl capabilities in disaster preparedness. o EllfGtremem-lmprovf! t'~ code enforcement 5)lJtent 10 achieve a higher !(!\'e[ of compfi.anc~ . 36. RESOLIlTION RELATING TO FUNDING fOR ANTI-DRUG PROGRA.\IS Sln!ru:: Committee on ""blie Safety ~{jQ: Committee on Public Safety Prelimhlary Recommendation to Resolutions Comminee:..Apj2uro"'v"c'--__ Final Recommei1da~ion 10 Resolutions Committee: ______ _ WHEREAS, illegal drugs are a destructive part of daily life in our homes, our school, our workplace and on our stree~ and WHEREAS. illegal drugs plague urban. suburban, and rural communit;", of ail size5 and regions and lead to a host of probTem'5, such as homicK!e~ robberies, burglaries. domestic "iolenc:e and other crimes; and WHEREAS. illegal drug.' also plague and di>rupt the social fabric of a community by br~aking down the family unit and wreaking havoc in schools.;. and WHEREAS" d~ies. along with counties. are respons[b!e for dealing with the crime associated ..... ith drugs, and thousands of p;Jblic servants dally risk their lives to fight the war on illegal drug."-; and 'WHEREAS, cities have also become a major provider of drug prc,'cntion and interventlon programs aimed at reducing illegal drug use and the h05t of prohlems that fo! tow drug use and abuse; and \VHEREAS, although the: federal government bas committed significant fund~ to' the war on. drrjgs. these funds are m~nJy dis.trkbuted to the slares with [10 ?..:'\'iiurance 3:1d no requiremen[ fhat a portion of these funds wLll eyer reacb [he city level; now, therdore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of 1M league of California Cities asseml>ied in Annual Conference in Anahelm. Oclober 23t 1990. that the league urge the National league of Cities to increase their effOrts in urging Congress and the Administration to provkre direct (ederal funding, to cities. without matching requiremenl". to use in drug prevention. intervention., and enforcement efforts. 37 • , .. o 31, RESOLUTION REUITING TO VICTIMS OF CRIME S!lIw;s:; Los Angeles County Division ~~; Committee on Public Safety Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: Amend and app!Q\.:.e. Final Recommendation to Resolutions Commitlec: ______ _ WHEREAS, the Victims of Crime Program is designed to ass;" tIl< ,i<tim of a cri~ who suffers physical and/or emofional injury? or a 'Survivor or a person "'rbo dies as a direct result of the crime, or anyone "'ho is legally dependent upon the victim for support.., or anyone w'ho lakes legal responsibiH~J' and/or pays for a \lictim~5 medical or burial e>epens-es; and WHEREAS, the State Board of Control admini!'.lers the Victims of Crime Program statewide, and mandalcs program rC"iuirements., including verification and claims procedures; and VlHEREA5. victims of crime or their survivors have kngthy and ~mbcrsome procedures to rollow ",'!len filing a claim for assi51ance~ often re!iuiting in years before a claim is processed and L'\5istance is recefved; now. therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General ksembly of lhe League orC.Tiforni. Cities .,semhT.d in Ar.nual Conference in Anaheim, Oct~r 2..1, 1990, that the League support legislation 10 res.tructure the State Board of Control Vldims of CrLme Program and to prO\}de guidelines for the prompt processing of claims through the Victims of Crime Program. 38, RESOLUTION RElATING TO AEROSOL SPRAY PAINT S!!Jw:[: Los Angeles C<>unly Divi,jon Referred 10: Committee on Public Sorety Preliminary Recommendadon to Resolutions Committee: Amend and avprm'; Final Recommendation to Resolutions Commiltee:, __ _ WHEREAS. the pioliferatkm of graffiti vandalism is on the rise in CaliforTI!3. driving down propeny vaiues and reducing commerce~ and WHEREAS, the willful deraceme'A; with spray paint of private and public property is often gang related and can be the beginning signs of greater mega1 acti"ilie!O; and WHEREAS, numerous public agencies in California currently ~pend an e,lj.!im.ated $100 rrullbn annuan,. to remove graffiti from propeny; and WHEREAS, exi~ting state law preempts local gm"ernments from reguTa:ing the ~!e and possession of aerosol spray paint cans larger tban six DllnC'e~ (net weight of conten~); and 38 • "." . o \\1iEREAS; stare lcgi50lation prohibiting sales of aerosol spray paint cans to minors and restricting their display, making them inaccessible to the publi\:', would be a major step toward lighting the battle against graffiti; no .... ·. lhererore, be it RESOL YEO, by the Genera! Assembly of the League of California Cities a,sem~led in Annual Conrerence in Anaheim. O<tober 23, 1990, that Ihe League support slate legislation whicb uniformly prohibits salu of aerosol spray patnt to minors and restricts their display, making them inaccessible to the public. 39_ RESOLUTION RELATING TO POLICE COURT TIME ~: Los Angeles County Di-,i,ion Rererred to: Committee on Public Sarety Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: No Action Final Rerommendatt.on to Resolutions Committee: _____ _ WHEREAS~ in recent years the time spent by police officers ""aiting to testify in coon has grown to hundreds of thousands of bours; and WriEREAS. if thi' "",Mime had b<en paid in cash, the cost to cities would have been over S30 milllon in 1988..s9 alone; and WHEREAS. the ones who suffer are the citizens who see a reduced number of officers available (or duty due to the court lime; and WHEREAS, if only 75 percent 'lithat $30 million (522.5 million). estimaled to have been lost by cities last year. tlad beel reimbursed by the state or the county, a significant number of additional poficc officers (in the City of Los Angele .. Ihi' would have meant about 127 off,,-...,rs) could have been hired to replace those .boent on eompefl5ated lime off; and WHEREAS, for many yea" some police departmenl< have responded to thi, Joss of ofticer time by implementing a case-tracking system in the courts which resulted in deCTea...~s in the overtime hou~ but such efforts bave never resolved the overtlme issue altogether, and in some cases the O\Iertime has beguD to in<:TC'ase again; and 'WHEREAS, the Trial Coun Reform Act of 1985 and its subsequent rev-isians and funding bills considered this problem brie!1y. this Act was enacted and implemented without resolving tbis issue; l1OW~ thererore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of Ille League of Calirornia Cities assembled in Annual Conrerence in Anaheim. Oc!ober 23, 1990, that the League support state legislation 10 reimburse cities for the cost cf coun lime by sworn personneL -------------------------------- 39 o 40. RESOLUTION RElATING TO BINGO UCENSE FEES ~: City of Hawaiian Garde". Referred tp: ComrJ duet on Public Safety Preliminary Rec'Ornmeooation to Resolutions Comminee:~JDd appfQI,'-,- Final Recommendalion 10 Resoh.ltiort5 Committee: ______ _ WHEREAS, in 1975, tbe state enacted legislation to permit a city. county. or cily and county to collect one percent (l%) of the monthly gross ,ece,plS over five thousand dollars ($5000) derived from Bingo game.; and \\I'HEREAS. in the intervening IS yea~ gross receipLS from Bingo games ha\<e increased substantially. as wen as the ('()SIS of a cit),+ county. or city and count)' or regulating such Bingo games; and WHEREAS. in this same period, local government expenditlJre50 for anciliary services., sllch as street maintenance, lighting ma:ntenance, have ;aJso grown sllb3tanILall~' without a corresponding increase in Blngo license fees 10 meet these ever gro..-.>ing expendirures; and VlHEREAS, increasing Bingo Lkense Fees would correct this glaring inequity; no\l.", thererore, be it RESOL YED, by the General Assembly of the League or C,lifornia Cities a-,;emhled in Annual Conrerence in Anaheim. October 23, 1990, that the League .upport Ieg:5lation to enable cities tc levy: J. An incre35e in Bingo l..kense Fees from one (1%) percent to t' ... 'o (20C) per(;ent. 2. Or .. as 3n alternative l{) number 1, an atn¢oomcnt to the State Penal Code which allows a city. county. or city and county to regulate and impose by kx"al ordinance Bingo Lken:-e Fees up to a maximum of leil (i0%) percent Both options (1 and 2) ","ould ano .... · a ciry. county, or city and comH)' to exempt non-profit cha~jJa!-t1e organizations., mobl1ehome park association."i and senior organiz.ouions. 41. RESOLUTION RELATING TO iLLEGAL IMMIGRANT FELONS ~: Orange County Division Rcf;ued 10: Comr.liltee on Publk Safe~ Pr~iimini!l')' RecommendaliolJ 10 Rcsolutiom Committte: .. Am:illlY,C: Final Recommendation to Resoluttons COmmil1ee: ______ _ WHEREAS, the General Accounting OffICe has estimated that 1:-0,000 out of approximalely 600.000 federal and .slate prisoners In the Uniled States are suhjecl to deponation; and 40 o WHEREAS. megal immigranL'i. of len constitute a large percentage or the crim!!1al ca.\es being handled in Calirornia C01JTl, such as in Ihe Orange County Superior Court. most of whicb are refated to drug felonies; and """'HEREAS. our youth and residents art the vi-Ctims of narcotics ""lo!ations by "smaH­ lim::" iHegai immigrant dealers in our communilies.. schools and playground~; and WHEREAS, probation omeers report carrying he • .y caseload, of. and superv[;ing c'QuntTess illegal immigrant felons; and V.'HEREAS, supported by la.payer dollars, illegal immigrant felons flow into courtS. jails. probation ai1d parole departi.lcnts. adding to the deptetion of scarce resource~ and [ncreasing tr.e burden on an already overJ.!'Jaded criminal justice system; and WHEREAS, local polh.:e and sheriff departments also are tremendously impacted by the number of incidents 2nd cases involving Wegal tmmigrant (elons in California cities; and \\O"HERE.-\S, a program lat.mched by Judge David Carter in the Orange County Superioc Court. Depanment 47, to address this signifi(ant problem has. been successFul in C'OOrdinating the stare COLJn and the Immigration and Naturafizatj(Jn Sel"\.lce (I1'S) in the identificatkJn and deportation of illegal immigrant feions; and WHEREAS, since its inceptiOll,. the program has l'e~ulted in the depo;t;;ttion of 1.078 illegal immigrant felons to 22 different cDuntries; and WHEREAS. a legislative effort, embodied in such measures as SB 1745 (Seymour) and AB 3819 (Roos). is underway to •• tend statewide the <'>IIr</I;o.;S program currently in effect in Orange County. now. therefore, be it RESOLVED. by t110 (kneT.1 As;embly or the league of California Cities as .. mbl ed in Anl'lual Con!C"::-enc~ in .\ .. ...,aheim. October 23, 1990. tr.al the League support a coordinated and coopera~i\le program bet\lw'een the courts and INS lO identify and dep.....:rt iHegat immigrants convicted ffi felonies in the State of CaHoroia; 3iid. be it further RESOl.VED. Ihat the League encourage Ihe adoption of this program by states nattonwide, espedaUy the States of California, Arizona, Te;c.a. ..... Flodda, and New York. ;:and that the Lc.(!gue request the federal g01w'ernment,. in cooper~li{)1l V.,llh state and local goyernments. t<J institute federal prosecutions of reentering feHms to effectively $¢nd a message to drug dearer~ and other atmlnaJs cc.nsidering reentl)' into the United Stales. 41 , 42. RESOLUTION RELATING TO STAn:: FIRE TRAINING FUNDS ~: Fire Chiefs Department Referred tQ: Committee on Public S.fety Preliminary Rcc:ommcndatjon to Resolutions Committee: Amend and apprpve Final Recommendadon to Re,~rulions Commiuee: ______ _ WHEREAS, tb. California Fire Servi<e Certif"",tion System was developed and implemented by the members of the California Fire ServKe, rC'pre~nting fire department."" from municipaJrljes; and WHEREAS, tbe Californi. Fire Servi« urtifla"nn System is manag<d by the Otf.-ce or the California State FLIc Mal"5hal and is part of the CalifoTn1a flre Sen:ice Training and Education System (CFSTES); and WHEREAS, the fe .. colleCled for certification and training are depo<ited in the California Fire arod Arson Training Fund (CfAT); and WHEREAS, fiscal constraints of the state budget caused personnel costs to be cbarged to the CFAT fund to meet operationaJ requirements; and WHEREAS, income 10 the CFAT fund from fees and CFAT fund reserves are not adequate 10 support operational requiremenl5.. ca:Jsing these fees to be increased to membe rs of to.al fire departments; and WHEREAS. the training and certific ... tion system is an essential 5e['\oiee for the safety and protection 0( CaHfornia: citizen, its functions are des-erving enough to warrant sources of tiJndin~ other than relying exdusjvely on firefiEhter cenificarlon fees. or locai training budgets for funding slate services; no\o\'. therefore, be it RESOL "'ED, by th. General M",mbly of the uague of California Cities a,sembled in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23,1990, that the uague support legislation, and urge the California Fire Chiefs As!oOCiatk>n to de the same, to adequatt:'Y fund an ong.oing, State Fire Training Program compara.bJe 10 the POST reirr:bursable system utilized by Jaw enfGrcement departments of the state. 43. RESOLUTION RELATING TO FIRE RESISTIVE ROOFI:-':G ~: Fire Chiefs Departmenl Referred 10: Comntittee on Publk-Safef)' Preliminary Recommendation t-o Resolut~r.s COnlmitlee:hi!r~ __ final Recomrnendatkln to Resolutions Commiuee: ______ _ WHEREAS, additional d~ta is desirable penaining 10 the effectivenes!O of fire resistive rooting ma1eriaJ compared to other fire protection measures in reducing the Joss 42 .' . -. o of lire and property due to fiie each year in the State of California; and WHEREAS, the fire danger or oombustible wood roofs h:1S bo:en well dernof'.5trated O\.'er many years.. as their combustibility tla5 contributed greatl), to the severe fire storms and accompanying flIe losses which have de\l3S!ated many California commurtities; and WHEREAS. major fires (:ontinue to OCcur vtrtuaUy each y:ar in C.ahfornia as a result of dry climate, elPtosive brush conditions. high wln~ and combustibte Iooflng~ and WHEREAS, when fires occur, properties witb combu-stlbTe wood roofs are virtually unprotectab~e when severely threatened, easily become involved in fire, and seriously expose adj.cent propenies; and WHEREAS, recent tragic WIldland fires in the County of Santa Barbara and City of Glendale have again demonstrated the expl05!ve hazard of combustJb1e wood roofing with over 700 homes destroyed or sevc-rei), damaged. and with an eSlimat..:d S33C million fire loss; n01N. therefore. be it RESOLVED, by the Genera! Assemb:y of the League of Cal ilornia Cities as"'mbled in Annual Conference in. Anaheim, October 23~ 1990, that the League support a study abou1 the effecti\leness of fire resistive roofing in reducing the loss of life and property due fo nrc 'Uo'hich identifia how citie5 may be more effecttve in increa~ing fire and life safety through fire resisti""e roofi ng. ResQrutions Rerfrred to Re"eDue and Ta~lion Committee 6. RESOLlJTION RELATING TO ALCOHOUC BEVERAGE TAKA TION Jointly referred ~ see Resolution 6 in Community Services Committee for recommendatKms of an Commiuces. . ........... . (Resolutions #44 and #46 were consolidated as Resolution #45) 45. RESOLlmON RELATING TO STATE BUDGET ACTIONS ADVERSELY AfFECllNG CmES ~: lola Williams on behalf of the League Board of Director" East Bay Division. and Sacramento Yaney Division Rdeqed tn~ Committee on Revenue and Taxation Pr,eTiminary Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: Amend jlnd aWTQvc Hnai Recommendation. 10 ResolulLons Commiuee: ______ _ ...... - /' WHEREAS. after the iongest bL,dget s!aJemal<: in California"s hi~lory. ,he Governor and California ugisl.tu,. fLnal!y enacted. 199().91 Budget Pac1<age that shifl' ""te and (:()l,ml~ costs to dties.. and diverts city rcvenuc'io to finance state/county respon~lbilities; .and 'WHEREAS. counties are an administrative arm of the s!ate wilh responsihitities (01' carryins out stale progT3.Jl1.5 beir.g their primary function. while citie.s are in a different business of providing local municipal services and have no respcmibility or authori!)' for administering state or countywide prosrams; and WHEREAS. the Governor and California Legis!ature bave been un'lol.'Llling to raise revenues or rut programs ~uf(jciently to balance the state budget. but instead' s.hifted Slate and county financial resportSlbiHtfes to cities; and V>UEREAS, an 457 citi~s in Oilifornia balan<ed thei, budgel5, afler moking difficult decisions 10 cut muntcipaf servkes and/or raise local revenues. only to find that their budgets ljJ,rere subsequently thTO'Wl] out of balaoce by cost sbifts and revenue losses designed to balance budge ts of the state and coo nties; and WHEREAS, the most eg,egious actions in .he State Budget Package "ere enacted by p'!\Sa8e of S8 2557 (Ch.pter 466, Statutes of 1990), 9o'hkh (I) di,ecl<d counties to charge dtie~ schocl distTkts and special d[st.::~~ for the county runction of adminis1eri:lg ~ property tax; (2) authorized ccunties to charge cities for booking pri!OOners arrested b}' city employe,.es; and (3) allowed counrics to retain property w revenue.; that should othel'WLse go 10 the 90 "No and Low TaJ[ Citi .. "; and 'WliERE~ these shifts 0( cit)l revenues to counties 'IIo'ere spedfic::l.J1y enacted to repJace cuts in state revenue for countie~ that should have funded Mate respomlbJlities carried' out by counties; and WHEREAS, the Governor and California ugi,lature have avoided the;, financial responsibilities by enacting measures that are poor public policy. rob from one local government %0 finance another, and resuTt in no rea1 solution to the continuing financia! probJems facing an levels of governm.ent in CalLfornia: now, therefore be it RESOLVED by the uagtlt of California Cfties as..--.embied in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23. 1990 that the uague .. e. to repeal 0' replace SB 2557. permanently protect cities from the slate budget process., and support aTterr"atives th:H " .. ill provide: adequate fundjng for state and counrywide programs .... 'thout adversely affecting cities. To acrompiish this. the Leagu( will sponsor a oomprehens-h'c program thar will include, among other things.: I. A Joc-al grassrOOL'i Jobhying effort throughout the Slate, with each cit)' communicating with their members 0( the Stale A"Sembly and Senate. a~ wen as the candid~:es fcr Governor, regarding du: need to remove ci:ies from the state budget proce:o.s and bow SB 2557 has adversely affected thei, city. , ' . , • : o 2. SeeUng 10 form a coalition with counties, schools and special di!itricts to repeal S8 2557 and rep!ace it with meaningful fiscal reform that will alia","' each level of government 10 adequately finance their service respon.~Jbjlities. with each being accountable 10 taxpayers for therr own programs. J, Pu~uit of state reimbursement for the cost of shifting county financial rc!Oponsibilities 10 cities,. as '\4-cU .as other legal remedies as appropriate. 4~ A compreheruiive communications prrogram to inform the media. fegi!rilauJrs, and the general public of city concerns and objecU,,"es relative to the State BudgeCs cost and rC\icnUe shifts affecting cities.. 5. An intensive lobbying effort in Sacramento to seek repeal/rep'i3cement of SB 2557. 47. RESOLUTION RELATING TO PIo. FOOD AND PRODUCTS TAX Silll~: Lo,; Angeles Coonty Di,-j;;on ~~: Committee en Revcnue and Taxalio!l Preliminaf} Rc(ommendi!ltion to Resolutions Commitlee: Ame.nd ;and cmpro\"e final Rtcommendation to Resolut~ons Committee: ______ _ WHEREAS. pet problems and pet populations have grown to leve!s that gm'emmen[aJ agencies' efforts may soon prove ineff(ctive~ and WHEREAS. nearly 38 per~nt of dog (}'A'ners aTe not licensing their anima[s. thereby not contributing 10 the cost of animal control services; and "WHEREAS, implementation of new meas.ures to increase license enforcement resuJt. in increased revenue~ which are Mill insuffidenr 10 COYer costs of ~rvi~~; and WHEREA~ economic constraints on government have kll to reductiol1 and/or co gro'\\1h in anima! control staff; and \VHEREA.S, the pet food' and produa indl..l5.try ba~ enjoyed reduclions in corpora!e fax rates; and WHEREAS, savings ff(lm reduced corporate taxes 'have not resuhed in savings to the consumer through klwer prkes for pet food and products; DOW. therefore, be it RESOLVED. by I,he General Assembly c)((he League ofC;tifornia Cities a~semh!ed in Annual Conference tn Anaheim, O<."tOOer 23~ 1990. that the League support legi!'hdon that would estahri~l1 a lax on an cat and dog food and products sold. Vw'hicb revenues will go to cities and counties on the ba.~is of population. the counry populations being the number ttf residenl~ in the unincorporared areas. 4S ':".~~ .. , 0" o (R.solutioD #411 .... wilhdraWII '" the sponsor.) 49. RESOUJIlON RElATING TO LOW-INCOME HOUSING REIMBURSEME'I,TS ~: Cily of Santa Cruz Referred 10: Committee on Revenue and Taxation Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Comminee:-No Action Fina! Recommendation to. Resolutions Comminee: ______ _ WHEREAS. cities bave a need 10 provide additional low-income housing; and WHEREAS, pumJ"nt to Section 2149 oft},. Revenue and Ta<ation Code,the Stat< of Ca!ifomia has committed it.se.1f to leimbuH~ng kxar agl:ncks for supporting cen2in ioWL incom'l! housing projects; 00\10', therefore 9 be it RESOL YED, by tl:e Gene ral Assembly of 'he League of California Citie, .,>ern bl. d L?'J Annual Conferenc~ in Anaheim, October 23, ~~"'1). that the League urge the Stale of California to meet its own comrnilment to reimburse J.ocal agencies.. a"i pro\'ided b)' the California Welfare Propert); Tax Exemptivn for certain low-income hotOsing projet"ts; and, be it fumer RESOLVED. that the League urge legislators k> appropriate monies in the ne.'(t budget in orrler to comply with their own law and provide reimbursement 10 local gO\'ernments wbo provide property tax exempttoru (or .cenain ~'-jncome nou5>ing projects. Rrsolulions RererrnUo Transl1"rtatjon and Public WorM Commi11tt 22. RESOLUTION RELAnNG TO GARBAGE FRANCHISES Jointly referred· see RcsoJutio[] 22 in Emironmental Quality Policy Committee for re<:ommel"!d.ltions of boL'l Committees. .0: •••••••••• SO. RESOLU110N RELATING TO ITLECOMMUN1CAllONS PIAl',NING FUNDING .5!!IIm: Los Angel .. County Division Refcm::d tQ: Committee on Transportation and Public Worb Prdiminary Recommendation to Resolutions Commiuce:1olicy CQl11min~~ will malee recommendation ijlI October 21 1990 meeline Final Recommendation to Resolutions Commiuee: WHEREAS, lelecommunications faCIlities are an imporlant component of urh;.Jn infrastructure; and · . .. o WHEREA~ over 50 per-cent or the labor force in Ca'ifornia is information 'oliorkers dependent on 1he telecommunical~ns ir:Jrastrudure; and WHEREAS. municipal gO\'ernments (an play significant roles in the development of the telecommunications infrastructure including ro~es as consumer, investo:--, loca! poliC')' maker. and state and rederal policy player; and \\-'HERF.AS,. city gD'\lemments have no tradLtion in planning and poti(.j' !or t1'1e telecommunications infrastructure and therefore these activitic~ do not compete well for scarce resources from th.e iocaI generat fund; and \\'HEREAS, an independent source of outside funds dedicated to telecommunications planning and policy woold prO\o'ide city governments with a catalyst for these telecommunications activities; and WHEREAS, the federal gew.rrment has traditionally proo.i<led funding '<l city gc)\'cmments for transportalion planning through a variety of prngram~~ no""', thererore~ be it RESOL YEO, by the General Assembly of the l.eagoe of California Cities assembled in AnnuaJ Conference in Anaheim, <A-r:ober 23, 1990, that the Ltague support federal ~g1sJation thai would provide funding to munkipaI governments... without jeopardizing existing funding. for t-elecommunlr:alions planning in I siml1ar approach as other planning activities. such as tTansponarion. have been funded by the federal government. SI. RESOLUTION RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCI1JRE ~: Los Angeles County Division Referred to: Committee on Transponation and Public Works Preliminary Recommendation 10 Resolutions Committee: PQliQl Committee ""iii malee r¢cQmmCnd2tiQn at October 21. }990 meetin~ Final Recommendation to Res!>tmions COmntiuee: ______ _ WHEREAS, the te1erommunka6ons infrastructure of a city is a key component of each city's economic future; and WHEREAS, city governmentS have control of public rightS-of-wa)' and easements within tile city limits: and WHEREAS, 'I'M Uni,ed Siaies Congr." is considering cable television legislation tbat will weaken local' regu1alory authority of ctties~ and 47 , , ,". " .- < - o WHEREAS. the California Pubtjc Utl1ities Commission is in the proces$ of deregulating certaEn !ocaI ttlephonc services witlJout considering a new role for city gO'r'ernmenl~ and WHEREAS,. lbe California Public Uti:fttes Commission fs aise in the process of de'l.elopir:g guideiines for siting of ("cHular telephone towers L.":Iat may no~ pr0\1de a role (OJ cilJl governmenl; and 'WHEREAS. there is a g~nera! trend in all state and federal policy bodies toward a decJining role o! city g~'eY'I!ments ~n regulating the telecommunkations infrasLrudure. even where that il'..frastructure occupies public rights·of·way or easemenl"" or contradicts some poJicy in the General Plan; now. therefore, be it RESOL YEO, b)' lb. GtneralAssembly of lb. '-"ague of California Cities ass<:mbled in Annual Conference in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, Ihat the '-"ague support ".Ie and federal J.e:gisTation tbat reaffirms the prindple of home rufe in matlers pertaining to oversignt and regurat~n of any telecommunications entities using public riEhts-of-way and affecting conditions addre&Sed by General Plans. including cable televiston companies.. cenular telepbone carriers., alternate local aCC'C'55 providers, ind local exchange carriers. 52. RESOLUTION RELATING TO O\.BLE TELEVlSION UFEU:-;E SERVICE ~: Los Angeles County Division Referred 10: Committee on TransponatiQn and Public Works Preliminary Rerorn.mendalior to Resolutions Commiuee. PoliO' Committee ",iii make recommenda[iQn at October 21 199Q mCClina Final Rerommendation to Reso1utfons COmmittee:' ______ _ WHERE AS, the State of Califomra provided for the deregulalion of cable television rates by mur..:cipaJities in 1979, and the Cable TeJecommunications Act of 1984 further deregulated raies in municipafities where there is effe~ competition; 2nd WHEREAS, important government informatk>n and ~rvices are delivered to homes by the governme nl access channe1; and WHEREAS. otber important community servlttS and information 3TC' delivered to homes b)' public and educalional access channels; and WHEREAS~ signiflCanl numbers of subscr;bers in rate deregulated franchise artas nave diificulry receiving one Of' more over·tbe·air broadcast signal~~ and WHEREAS, Ibe deregulated cable market has led 10 a continuing .",.I.,ion of rates, threalening the affC>1dabilily of able .. !Vi« 10 low, and fi.led·income househoid.: and 48 ..... ---------". ~ -, . '-', ~J~','i<--, :-' .. , .... -_.-:., - i -1 -' o -~ --~-------- . .';...: '. ~ .. ~~. 'WHEREAS. protecting the needs and interests of IDW-and rued-income househulds ts an importanr priority: and WHEREAS. the United S~ates Congress is currently considering legislation that could affect the packaging and pricing practi("es of cable tele .... ision companies; !lOW, the rdore, be it RESOl YEO, by the General Assembly of the league of California Citie, .. sembled in AnnuaJ Conrere~e in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, that the League support fegisTatkm creating a "ufe1inc" cable tekvision sen.'ice le"el consisting of. at a minimum, over-the·air broadcast signals and all community access cbannels, 10 be offered at affordable rates to all subscn1>ers., regardless of income. 53. RESOLUTION RElATING TO CONGESTION MAlIiAGEMENT ~: City of San Jose Referred 10: Committee on Transportation and Public 'Works Preliminary Recommendation to Resoh.akms Commjttee:_Aml'r:~ __ _ Final Recommendation to Resolutlun5 CommlHee:. ______ _ \\i'HEREAS. current 13""-, either directly or indirectly, places substantial responsibiliries on citi::s and counties 'With regard to tran.o;;ponarion planning and programing; and WHEREAS, recently enacted legislation {AB 471, Chapter 106, Statutes of 1989} requires each county. and the cities within l'he county in an urbanized area, as defined, to prepare and maLntaio a congestion management program; and WHEREAS, limited tran.c;portation funds increase the importance of effecth-e planning. while I recognition of the need for better integration of tTan.~portation and land use development demonstrates the ex:ent 10 which a reliable funding source (or city ar,d county tran.'ioportation planning and programmillg is essential; no\Ao', therefore, be it R ESOl VED, by the Ge .,eral As .. mbly of the league of Cal iforn i a Cities assembled in Annual Conference in Ana1leim, October 23. 1990, thar the league sponsor Jegi!Jlarion that wiH provide an ongotng source 0( funding for local tran..I\poctatLon planning and programming. and for the preparation and updating of congestion management p!'ogram..I\. 49 54. RESOI..UTJON RELATING TO HIGHWAY WEIGHT RESTRICTIO;-;S S!!=: Fire Chief, Depanment R,f,rred tQ: Committee on Transportation and Public Works Prelimi'nary Recommendation to R't!.Olutions Committee: Amend and approv", Final Recommendation to ResoJutions COmmiuee;. ______ _ 'WHEREAS, the federal government has pa.'I;,s.ed legislation to place restrictions em oyer the highway vehicles and their operators in order to red~ce maintenance of federal highways and reduct vehicle accKftnts: and WHERF..A5, each state has the right 10 exempt public sa[ely vehicles and their operators from the proviston5 of tlJese resllirtions; and WHEREAS, the ,tate imposes a weight !imitation of 20,000 pounds per ade; 2nd WHEREAS. there are ()\ItT 2,099,000 commercial vehides iiccnsed that do create • problem; and WHEREAS, there are only 5,420 fl!"e service vehieres and appro.imarely 15.1XJ() apparatus openllOf'S mat are being impacted by these regulations by an acr05s·(he-board interpretation that is raising costs significantly for Jocal government v,rithout any reimbursement from state gO\lernment; now, therdore. be it RESOLVED, by tne Gene;.) A'_>embTy of~~e League of California Cities .,semb'ed in Annual Conr~rence in Anaheim, October 2..'l. 1990, that the League coordinate dJscu:S.Sions with CALTRANS, Department of MOlor Vehicles. Counties.. and the California. Highway Patrol over the application of state and federal standards to emergency vfhicJe~ and therr operators; and. be it furt.~er RESOL YEO, that the League <o-sponsor, wilh the California Fir. Chiefs Association. legislation that addres~s approprtate application of reg-.ulations to emergenC)' vehicles and operatOfSo wit}Y-....;,.:t .;:;,cating budgetary impacL 55. RESOLUTION REL .. TING TO FREEWAY SOUNDWALlS S!lJiill: Los AngeJe, COilnly Divi,ion Referred to: Committee on Transportation ar.d Puhlic Works Prelimina~ Recommendation to ResoJutions Comminee: Polic .... Commitlf'e ";.\"ill make recQmmendaLLon al Octpher 21 122"LrneetiTiI Final Recommer:datioll 10 Rewlutions Committee: WHEREAS. currently the state is required 10 build soundwans u,"hene\'er a ne\lt,' lreeway is built neM.t to residential are~ thereby leaving no priority (or s::;und~'J.n consmA."'ion by CALTRANS in rcside:ntial areas built up around old free .. ays~ and 50 o WHEREAS, the S.ate Budget has historkaliy provided only $15 million per year for soundwalls, split between nonhem and southern California; and WHEREAS, the cos. of one mile of soundwaJl !pproximatos $I mili;o", although that figure van .. depending on lhe height (which ranges from 8 reet '0 16 fee!) and ".her physical factors; and WHEREAS, :be CALTRAlIIS formula for building soundwalJs next to 01<1 (reev.'ays gives such projects sueh a low priority that the nominal funding precludes nearly all old freeway soucdwall construction; and WHEREAS, allemative financing procedures place all of ,he burden on the affoc.ed property owners. ",,·hich h:iS made SLlCh procedures infeasible; now, therefore, N: it RESOl YED, by the Ckneral Assembly of the League of California Cit;es assembled in Annual Conferen," in Anaheim, October 23, 1990, lhat the League sponsor leg;slation !O increa~ state funding of constnlction of so':.JOdwails to protect residential areas along all freeways, both old and new, 51