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THE HONOP~LE CITY com,elL
PALO ALTO, CALIFoRNIA
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League of C""l!fornia Citi1!:~ Annual confJ!'rence ResolutioDS
Members of the Council:
Report in Brief
Statf has reviewed the resolutions w'hich ..,ill be considered by the
League 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 lrIith Council's existinq policies and positions~
The report discusses only those resolutions where staff differs
with tl'Ie PQlicy committee recomme-ndation or .... 'here Council direction
is required.
Background.
Attached to this report are the resolutions
considered by the League of California Cities
Conference in San Francisco, October 13-16, 1991.
which viII be
at its Annual
It is Council's practice to review the resolutions prior to the
Annual Conference. According to guidelines adopted by the Council
on April 18, iSBa, the Council's delegata to the Conference shall
vote in accord with the Coun~il's positions. The Council policy
acknowledges that the language of a resolution may be amended
during its progression from the craft to the final version; the
de.l~9ate shall exerci$~ jUdgment. as to t.he final resolution's
consistency \o'ith the COUncil's position. Follo'Wing the Conference,
a report to CO'.lncll will be prepared, informing Council of the
adopt.ed resolutions and indic~ting ho ..... the council's. delegate voted
on each.
Fifty-one resolution$ were presented for con$ideration this year
and each ~as revie~ed by the appropriate Le~9ue policy committee
during their meetings on Septemper 19 and :20. Resolution 11 ,",'as
submitted by the City of Palo "_1 to. The policy comrni ttees 'Jill
meet a.gain on October 12 and 13 to conduct hearings on the
resolutions and to make final recommendations. The reports o~ the
policy cotnlllittees: 'too"ill then go to the General Resolutions committee
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betc:.re being consiot:!red by t.he League's voting membership in
General Assembly on October 15. The adopted resolutions guide the
l.eague'$ 'Work during t.he ensuing year.
Cf the 51 resolutions, ~6 ~av~ been preliminarily recommended for
approval as submitted or as amended by the policy committees. For
four of the resolutions, committee recommendations have been
delayed until the October 13 r::eetings. A key to the recomme ..... ded
actions appears on page vi of the attached packet. and column 1 of
the list beginning on page vii indicates the actions recommended by
the policy committees.
To assist council, staff has reviewed the resolutions for compati
bility 'With existing Council positions or impact on City se.rvices
or procedures. Staff's recommendations are noted on pages vii-xi
alongside the: polic;,' cOl!)l':li ttee actions. ].. dash 1 ine indicate;;;
staff has no recommendation.
Resolution 5 -1990 Census
Curing preliminary review of this resolution by the policy
committee, three ~hereas clauses ~ere removed from the resolution
as originally submitted. The resulting resolution no longer reads
clearly and will surely be further amended by the committee. Staff
recommends conceptual approval of this resolutjon.
Resolution 6 -2000 CeD§Y§
Clearly, improvements to the census process ar-e needed} but staff
has strong r~servaticns about the emphasis ~hich this resolution
puts on local governme~t based counting as an alternative to the
current census methodology. "Cel'.$us Bureau cversight-might rIot
prevent serious inconsistencies among local jurisdictions
nationwide. staff recommends this resolution be referred to the
policy committE:e for study.
Resolutipn 24 -PollutiQ.n Prevention
Resolutions 22, 23, and 24 ..,'ere eaoch approved in concept by the
policy comrnittce~ ""ith the anticipation that they might be amended
into a single resoluticlrl beCcH.lSe of their COIl'mon theme. In
reviewing each resolution independentl z', staff believe:s that
Resolution 24 could be strengthened ... it.h t.he a.ddit.ion of a fe ...
\lTorcls, i.e.,
WHEREAS, there are sign.Lficant opportuni ties for
consumers and industry to redu,:e and prevent pollution at
the source simply by introducing cost effective changes
in production, operation, aM ra'",' Jr.aterial usage and
products pun-::hasecl, end
WHEREAS, the provision of information and technical
assistance to consuroezs and ~usinesses on source
reduction and other pollution prevent.ion 5trateqies ...
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Resolution 27 -Municipal Liabil i tv for S_olid Waste Collection aDd
wisoosal
council Member woolley has participated in discussions concerning
the issue addressed in this resolution at the LeC £nvir-orunental
Quality policy committee and at the National League of Cities
environmental committee as ~ell. Staff concurs ~ith her suggestion
that the Resolved clause be amended to read as follows:
a •• support federal legislation ttlat 'Jould protect cities
from liability for the act of properly collecting an.d
disposing, incl.udin.g landfilling, of household solid
'Waste.
A fUrtller alllendment for clarity might replace the term ·solid
waste" with the terDl Ithazardous ... aste" in the Resolved clause and
in the title of the resolutio:n.
Resolution 35 -Changing A<:.titudes Toward the Hcmeless
The policy committee recommended No Action on this resolutio!'l
because the members present felt it lacked strength and direction.
Furthermo~e, the sponsor ~as not present to argue on its behalf.
There may be an opportunity to reopen discussion at the October 13
meeting of the policy committee. Staff ro:!com.mends conceptual
approval ot the reoolution.
Re;e;olution 36 -Community Care Facill:t..W
The Council may ~ish to discuss the intent of this resolution. It
is calling for additional loea.l authority concerning the requlation
of community car~ facilities servir-.g six or fewer residents, but
appears to be premised on a belief that such facil i ties have
uniformly adverse impacts upon their neighborhoods a Staff fears
that approval of this resolution would only increase the incidence
of "NIMBY III (not-in-my-bacJ.:yard) actions in local communities.
Staff recommends No Action.
Resolution 46 -Regional Governance
According to the guidelines for Annual Conference resolutions
'refer to page iii) ~ the recommended policy should not restate
existing League policy. The concluding Resolve in this resolution
does that. Action statement #1 wi~hjn the first Resolve appears
contrC!.dictory to the city of Palo Alto's position on region31
governance, alt.hough statement #2 could be supported. Staff
recommends No Action.
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Staff has no recommendations on Resolution 12 (Undocumented
Workers), Resolution 30 (Califo!'"nia Desert Conservation Act),
Resolution 33 (Ecor.oll''oic Development Administration Assistance to
cities), Resol':Jtion 34 (Closure of Fort Ord), and Resolution 44
(Telecommunication) . Ho .... ever, Council may wish to instruct the
delegate on these as ~ell~
Beeommenl5atioll
Staff recommends that the Council endorse the preli~inary
recommi:ndations of the League policy committees concerning the
Annual Conference Resolutions, with the following exceptions:
a) approve Resolutions 5 and 35 in concept;
b) also approve Resolutions 29 and 32;
cJ amend and approve Resolution 27;
d) refer Resolution 6 tv the appropriete policy committee;
e) recommend the r,eague take no action on Resolutions 36 and 46;
f) take no position on Resolutions 12, 30, 33, 34, and 44; and
g) instruct the Council's Yoti:1g delegate accordin91y~
Respectfully submitted,
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J'Sistan~e City "anager
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ssistant city Manager
Attachment
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RECEIVEO
ocr 1 1991
ASSISTANT erlY MGR
TO: MAYORS, CITY MANAGERS A"{D:
CITY CLERKS iN NON-MANAG~R
CITIES
I'ROGRESS MEMBERS OF1HE LEAGUE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
MEMBERS OF LEAGUE POUCY
COMMITTEES
MEMBERS Olo.GENERAL
RESOLUTIONS cO¥MJlTEE
NOle 10 City Manaeen and City OCrks: Please make immediate distn'bution to l}je Mayor
2nd 10 other city officials planning to a!lend the 1991 Annual Conferen~. If additional
copies are required. we urge you to reproduce them in your city. AdditlonaJ copies ar.e not
now available from the League, but copies will be a"",lable at the Conference.
RE: TR~SMITTAL OF A."iNUAL COl'lTERENCE RESOLl)TlONS
This packet contains:
L Information a. .... d Proced:.Jre
rr. Guidelines for Annual Cor-Jerence Resolutions
m. Location of Meet:ng.s.
IV. Membez-:,hip of Genera! Rcwl<.Itions Com.mjcree
v. Preliminary History of Resolutions
VI. A:muaI Conference Resolutioru
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~.-. ,-:;.' L INFORMATION AND PROCEDURE
t-.,.:R.er.gluti005 Contained in this Packet The
, ... ,. Lugue Corutitution and Bylav.-s provide
II:al resolutions >hall be referred by the
President to an appropriate policy
,,"ommjltee for review and
recommendation. Resolutions with
comminee re.com~mendations shall t."l-J.ec
be referred to ~e General Resolutions
Committe= al the Annual Conference.
TIlls year S1 resolutions have been
presented for consideration by the Annual
Conference and referred to the Le ague
policy committees. Each of the policy
committees met September 19 or 20 to
re"iew proposed resolutions and to
formulate preliminary recolIlll1endations
prior to the Annuai Conic renee_ The
~POD.SOnii of resolutio::lS were notified of
the time and place of those me etings.
This packet contains a copy of aU
resolutions which have been received and
assigned to policy coIIlIItittees.. The source
of the resolutions, the policy committees
to wbich they were assigned and the
preliminary recommendations of the policy
committees to the General Resolutions
Committee are indicated. The
recommended actions reported in this
packet are ~'lli=.
CQDsjqerstioD of ReSQlytiQn~
Conference:. Anotber meeting of each
policy committee will be beld at the
Annual Conference as foDows: Gro\\1.h
Management &. Regional Issues, Saw rday
Octohc;r 12 and all other Policy
Committees on Synday October-.U. The
location for each of these meetings is
shown aD page iv. During these hearing;,
any city official wishing to discuss any
resolution will bave an opportunity to
address the policy committee concerned.
The Geaeral Resolutions Committee ~ln
meet at 2:00 p.m. 00 Monday, October
14~ in the Hilton Ho;:eL Continental
Ballroom 4, to coruid.er the retyJrts of the
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policy committees. The committee
includes at least one representative of
each DC the League', regional divisions,
functional departments and standing policy
cornm..; rtees.
The G<oeral Assembly will conveoe at
1:30 p.ol. on Tuesday, October 15, in the
HillOn Hotel, Continental Ballroom 5 to
consider the report of the Genera.!
Rc!.Olutloru Committee.
Resolutions approved by the General
ResoIlItions Committee and submitted to
the Gene,.,u Assembly will retain the
numbers assigned to them in this
document
Injtiatjve RewhHioas. For those issues
whicb develop after the normal 45-day
deadline, a resolution may be introduced
with a petition signed by designated voting
delegates of 10 perct!Dt of all member
cities (46 valid signa.tures required) .and
prese nted to the Pres.ident cf the League
not later than 24 hours prior to the time
set for convening the Annual Busi.ness
Session of the General Assembly. This
),ear, the deadline is Monday. October 14,
1991, 1:3() p.rn. If the Parliamenta.-ian
finds that a petitioned resolution is
substantially similar in substa.Dce to a
resolution already under ronsideratioo. the
petitioned resolution. ",iU be disqualified
Any questions concerning the reso!utioc.s
procedure sbould be directed to Jim
Harrington in the Sacramento office of the
League.
NOnD Woods, President
League of Califorrua Cities
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IL GUIDELINES FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLl'T10NS
Policy development is a vital &:Id ongoing process within Ille League. The principal means
for deddiDg policy on the important issues facing cities and Ille League is through the eight
stan<Iing poticy committees and the Boa.-d of Directors. The process allows for timetj
consideration of issues in • changing en>ironment and a.sures broad .co;ess for city officials
to both h>itiate and influence policy decisions.
This influelH% may be exerci5cd directly through participation as a policy committu
member or as a city offida! visiting a comminee meeting to advance a position on an issue
un.dcr the committoc's purview. If committee membc,.rup or personal attendance is not
feasible, city officials may affect policy decisions indirectly through department or division
represeatatives on the policy committees or Ille Board of Directors.
Annual Conference ft.oluticDS corutinae an ad .. tional process for developing League
policies. It is recommended that resolutions adhere to the following criteria.
GYideljnes fur tnnua! CQnferenc; R;wlutjQjlS
1. The issue addressed in the re",lulian has a direct relation to municipal affairs.
2. The issue is not of a pure Iy local or regional concern.
3. ~nerally, the recommended policy should not res:ate existing League policy.
4. The resolution should be directed at achieving one of the foilowing abie~es:
(a) Focus public or media a.ttention 00 an issue or major importance te cities.
(b) Establish. general direction for the League by .. "Jog forth general principles
around which more dew led policies may be develoJ"'d by the ""Ucy
atmmittees and Board of Directors.
(e) Consider important issues not adequately addre=d by the policy cotnmittees
and Board of Directors.
(d) Amend the League Constitution and Bylaws.
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ilL L<>CATION OF MEETINCS
All Po~cy Committee bearings v.ill be as foUows:
Saturday, October 12. 1291. JlhOO A,m.
PoIiQ' Committee Hjlton Hotel
Growth Management &: Regional Issues Maron A Room
Sunday. October 13. 1991. 12;36 P,m..
Policy Commiltee
Administrative Services
Community 50 Nices
Employee Relations
Housing. Community &:
Economic Development
Public Safety
Transportat;". &: Public Work>
Policy Com m iuec:
Environmental Quality
Revenue and Taxa~on
Nikko Holel
Grand Ballroom I
Pink Pearl Room
White Pearl Room
Grand Ballrcom [)
Grand BaJlroom In
Grey Pearl Room
Hilton Hotel
PluaA Room
PIaz"BRoom
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General Resolutions Committee
(Monday. October 14. 1991.2:00 p.m.) Continental BaUroom 4, Hilton Hotel
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General As.sembly
(Tuesdoy. October 15. 1991. 1:30 p.m.) Continental BatirooCil 5 -Hiltoll Hotel
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IV. GENERAL RF.sOLl'TIONS COMM!TrEE
uague of Catifornia Ci ties
93rd Annual Conference· San Francisco, Octob<r 13·16, 1991
Qair: Pat Castillo, Vice Mayor, Sunnyvale
Vice Chair.
ParIiamenrariao'
William E. Thomson, Council Memb<r, Pasadena
Ron Mullin, Council Member, Concord
J.ai B.chand., M.ym Pro Tem, Raocho Palos Ve"ks
Jocboo Boney, Ma)oo<, PIa=vi!le
Robert T. eartlott, M.tyo<, M""""';'
Heb R. Bedosem, MaY'>', Half MOOD Bay
Charks, Belba, CouociI M=be<, 1..omito
.'ohn 8"""" CouaciI M""bct, S<. Heko.i
EWx CamJll>eD. CouociI Membct, So.~
JaDet Carls.en, Ma'JfX. Newman
a.n. Oulsoa, rue Chlc!, La M ...
Jobo G. a..vez, Couadl Membct, p"" Riven
Ben T. Cclllits, CouaciI Membez, HealdW"'I
V ... Robles-Dewitt, C<Hmci! Mcmbct, c.no.
Willi.am F~ p~ and Community Developmen[ D1reclOf", MUlTO Bay
Joha Fer1'olto, Council President, Los A.c.Jdc.
Lyla Ferris, CoWlcil Member, Saaamento
Loo GRCa, Asmtanr City Attorney, Em eryville
00 ..... HaIIoo.ay, Cily Manage<, Hol!>ille
h~ Henry H=arm., Mayor, l..a.ticastcr
Ridwd H ...... Ma)'OC, Orinda
Naw:y Hids., F'1IWlCC: Director. ~
Chris Hllidea, Couocil Mcmbcc. P~deo.a
Basban A. H"""d, CiIy Ouk, M"'iU HiD
Kare.a Hwophrcy, Mayor, Fres.oo
ClwIes Hud>el, PubGe Safety DUodor, Fairfield
Lioda Jcl[ory, V"" MaY'>', o.blia
.IelF ~ COUDciI Memba, La", Beaclo
Crq O. l..ai.c.. Coonci1 Member, Lemiltl Grove.
RooaJd O. [.o,cridg., Cmmcil M..,bez, Ri...we
N=y M.n.en, c"",,ei1 Memba, We>! C","",
~ 1. Md:uDe. Mayor Pro Tcmpon:, Buel!.I Pari:
David Mora, Ciry Manager, Salinas
!tichard Napier, Mayor. SlUlJl)"'iIIle
Phil N)bc:rg. Ccunt:il Member. Fortuna
RabU. Parl.:er, Council Member, Sunnyo.-alc
Gary Pit!s., CouaCl Member, Yu.calpa
Cnig Robmsoo, Admioimativ< Scmee.. DU=.o'. R .... ..;n,
Paul RkIw<h, Cooncil M=ba, Lynwood
Rem Roberts, CoUDc1 Member. Sab Diego
M. Vactor RolliDgct, Direttor, ~criDg and Devd.opm=r: Pcpartmetat. SolD Dicgo
Sedalia Sand..~ Mayor, El Centro
Pal: Sausedo, V~ M.a;or, San Jose
Guy Sc.h.al.lb. Director of CulluraJ Senicu, W.a!nut Cred:
Jozdlc Sm:kh. CoIU)(:l] Member, Cwver CIto'
Tom Sl.CanI.S, Council. Mc:m'bcr, ao-.is ~
Art Tabbau,. Mayor, Mountain VIC"W
RIl1h Vruland, Cowtcil Member, Monterc.
Doris M. Ward, Sopcrvisor. San Francisco ~
Mary Wilcox, Counal Member, Mol1J'OYia
Dal Williams., CaUDal Member, VlSta
Judy Wrighl, Couucil Mcmber, Clatco:.otLt
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~LlMlNARX roSTORY OF RESQUmONS
p.t:SO!urions have been grouped by policy commiltees to which they have been
~ PIe= not • .wme re.roUmtms Iom. .. been tmigIwJ 10 mOl'!! lium 0"
commiJtee. These resolutions are IWItd by thiJ sigr. (#).
KEY TO RE\1IEWlNG BODIES KEY TO ArnQNS TAKEN
1. Policy Committee -Preliminary A Approve
2 Policy Committee -Fmal 0 Disapprove ..
3. General Resolutions Committee N ... No Action +
~. General Assembly R Refer to appropriate policy
comminee for stUdy+
~ A -Approve in Concept
ArnON AMPIlFlCATION FOOTNOTES • -Amen.:!
• Subject matter covered in
another resolution
•• Policy Commit!« will make
recommendation at
October 12/13 meeting .
••• Existing League policy
•••• Local authority presently exist;
Aa -Amend and approve
Aaa -Approve with additioll2l
amendment(s)
Ra -Amend and refer as amended to
appropriate policy committee
for srudy+
Raa -AdditionaIam~lJdmentsandrder+
Da . Amend (for c!ariry or brevity} and
Disapprove +
Na -Amend (for darity 0< brevity) and
take No Action +
w -WiL~drawn by Sponsor ..
+ -E.:ccept for initiated resolutions,
rlW>Iutions with this recommendation
from the General Resolutions Committee
are not reponed OD the. floor of the
Genual Assembly.
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Number
1
2
3
4
S
6
#7
8
9
10
II
12
13
Kt:y Word 1ndex Reviewioe Bodv Action
COMMlJTEF ON ADMINISTRATIVE SFRYK&S
STAFF 2 3
Composition of the League Board of A Di,.ctors; League By!>.",. Amendment A
Vot~r R_egistration A Aa
f'iJling City Council Vacancies A Aa
Smoking in Public Place> A Aa
1990 Census fv'.A Aa
2000 Census R Aa
COMMITIEE ON COMM! il'IlTY..£EF~
2 3
Drug rreventioD A Aa
Community Drug and. Alcohol Abuse A Prevention Plan..-ting ft..
CommuniI)' $ervi«, Month A Aa
Library Bond Act of 1992 A A
Skateboard Park lJability A A.
UndOCllrnenled Workers -D
State Beach Access Fees N )I;
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4
4
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14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
OOMMfITEE ON EMPIDYEE RElATIONS
STA."'F 2
Public Employee Retirement S)"tern Fu. bA Aa
Retiree HealtlJ Benefits Coverage A Aa
rlcimbursement to Retirees for Medicar A Aa
Workers' Compensation Stress Oaims A Aa
VoIunter.rism A Aa
COMMImE ON EJW!RQNMENTALJ21L.AJ.!IX
! 2
Reclaimed Water N Na
Reclaimed Water A Aa
Water Ouality Assessment A A.
Environmental Education A "A
Small Busine.c.s ~s,istance in Environment~
Reg--.lI3i:ion ~A
PoUlltion Pre-'o'ention A ~A
Gasoline-Powered Leaf BlcrW'ers A Aa
Energy Efficien::y Standards A Aa
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3 4
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Nljmber Key Word [om Reyjev.jng Body Actioo
COMM[ITEE ON ENVIRONMENTAl. OlJALm~ll!IlJ
STAFF 1 2 3 4
27
Municipal UabUity [or Solid Waste Coui:&0o
and DisposaI a A
2(! Sou!.hern Sea Otter A Aa
29 Wetlands A R
3tl California Desert Conservation Act -D
COMMITfEE ON HOUSING COMMlJNDY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1 2 3 4
31 Communit) ReinvestmcTI1 Act A A
32 Anti· Recession Package A ••
Economic Development Administratioo
33 Assistance 10 Cities -N
34 ODsure of Fort Ord -..
35 Changing Attitudes T award tile Home ~ ~A N
36 Community Care Facilities N ..
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Number Key Word Index Revieyving Body Action
COMMITTEE ON pUBLIC SAFEJY
STAFF 1 2 3 4
#1 Or'.J.g Prevention A Aa
37 Fke and Life Safety Public Education A A , A 38 I Commercial Vehiel: Safety A
39 Pe! o-.. rpopulation ,.6., Aa
COMM!lJl'.E ON REVENUE A"P TAXATION
123 4
4{) California Revenue Sources A Aa
41 Uniform Cost Accounting: System ]) 0
42 Delinquent Fees A A
COMl'vrrrrEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
I 2 3 4
43 League Telecommunications Policy A A
44 Tdecommunication -••
4S Telecomrnu ting A A
SI Truck Safety A Aa
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Number
46
47
4l!
49
50
Key Wru-d Ind;x Revie\o\-jn~ Bodv .Action
COMMITIEE ON GROV,W MANAGEMENT AND REGIONAL ISSUES
STAFF 1 2 3 4
Regional GtWemance N Aa
Regional Government Proposals R P.
Membership on Air Pollution Control Dls~cts Aa
Regional Air Quality Boards N (Consolidated with Resolution #48) N"
Urban Growth JZ R
RESQ! IDlONS !NJTIATErulYl'E!! UQtJ:
Resolution
Comminee
Recommendation
General
Assembl)
Action
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\'1, A]Io"NUAL CONFERENCE RESOLtmONS
Resolutions BcrelJ"E$ to Comm!ltet on Admjnistrative Seniw
l. RESOLUTION REL .. TING TO COMPOSmON OF TIlE LEAGUE BOARD OF
DlRECIURS; LEAGUE BYlAWS AMENDMENT
~: Board of Directors
BercaW 10: Committee on Adrrunistrative Services
Preliminarj Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: Approve
Fina1 Recommendation to Resolutions COmmlttee: _____ _
WHEREAS. the League Iloard of Directors is structured to be representative of a
large and diverse .tate; and
WHEREAS, California has been ~riencing rapid growth in population and
demographic diversity; and
WHEREAS, • close liaison between the L .. gue of California Citi<s and the National
League of Cities will eahan"" the abiliry of California cities to be informed and effective
participan3 in national poliq; considerations; nO'k9 therefore. be it
RESOL YEO, by the General Assembly of the Le"i"e of Califomia Cities assembled
in Annual ConfereDC<: in San Fra.~, October 15, 1991, that the League Board be
expanded by increasing the number of at,large directors from eigbl to ten and by providing
that members of the National Le"i"e of Cities Boatd of Directors from California shall be
member> nf the League of California Cities Board of Directors by amendi"ll the League
Bylaws as foDows:
ARTICLE IY -BOARD Of DlRECTOPS
Section 1. Board or D£rect~rs
The affair!. of the League shaD be conducted by a Board of Du-ectors
composed of the following:
a. ~ The Junior Past PresLdent of the League, wbo shall seM for
a term of ene )lear, immediately succe~ding hLs or ber term :as
President;.
b. &eCB"S, eight Ten. Directon.·at-Lar-ge,
1) who shall seNe for a term of one year eM ~
2) "Nho shall be elected by the Board at its organization
meeting. and
J) at k"" OM of whom shall be a "'p"",ntanv. of a ,mall cit)';
c. lLi.e, 8.. One Director 10 be electe<l from each or the regional
divisions and departments of t1.~ League, who shall se1'\le for a tenn of
two yUTS;
d. Wt:lFtft, aA President, Firs! Vice-President and Second Vice-President
of the League, ; 1l1'.d
.. Members of the National ullgW! of CUi" Boord of Dil'edon who hold
an office in a Califom;a cit),
Directors shall bold office until their succes.sors are elected and qualified: Ofj if they
,it 0" the Board by "inue of ,heir membership on the N!ltioncJ ~ of Citi", Boa .. d
of CP.reaOTl, uriliI their tenns 0" the National ullgW! of CiM.s Board of DiredM apire
2. RESOLlmON RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION
~: Los Angeles County Division
Referred to: Committee on Adm..inistrativc Services
Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: Amend and Ap~
Final Recommendation to Resolutions CCmm.iuee; _____ _
WHEREAS, the registration rolls are not renective of those wbo are eliglble to vote;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by 'he General A>sembly of the League of California Cities assembled
in AnnLiial Conference in Sen Franci..cro. October 15. 1991, that tlle Leag\Jt support orar
sponsor legislation to purge the voter rolls o( registrant!-who have not "!Xercised their right
to vote: after e /ery gubernatorial election.
3, RESOLlmON RELATING TO F1LUNG cm' COl'NCIL VACANCIES
~; Cir. of Duarte
Referred tp: Coiruruttee on Administrative Servkes
PrelimirlaJ)i Reconunendalion to Resolutions Committee: Ame-od and Apwoyc
Final Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: _____ _
WHEREAS. thert are times when man,)i California cities are in a ~ituation where a
vacancy on t11e city council occurs; and
WHEREAS, California Go\'emmenl Code Section 36512:tell. fanh the specific action
that a dry counCIl must take to determine whether te fill the vacant:)' by appointment., or to
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cal.Ia special election.. and action rollSt be taken within thirty days from th~ comrnencemect
"f Ibe vacancy; and
WHEREAS, California Govenunen f Cod. Section 36512 furiber sets forth that tbe
person appointed or elected to fill a va<=an<)' holds office for the: un:xpired term of the
former ~ncurnbent; and
WHEREAS, some cities recently experienced a vaC31lCY on their dty council wiL~ the
vacant seat having a remainde r of I!)ore than three ye2n; and
WHEREAS, Government ('.ooe Section 36512.2 does not allow a temporary
appointee to stand for election at the next regularly.scheduled munidpaJ eiection, if said
election fa.lls more than 270 days from the appointment; DOW, therefore. be it
RESOL YEO, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities ousembled
in Annual Com.'.n"" in San Franci5<o, October 15, 1991, that the League support
legislation to amend tbe California GovernlTIent Code pertaining to the filling of a vacancy
on the city counol to allow an additional opoon; specifically, the abWty of the city council
to appoint an iildividual to fill a vacant council scat either for the remainder of the term.
or unt11 the next regularly-scheduled municipal election, if the next regularly-scheduled
municipal election dale is greater tha.n :270 days from the date of appointment..
4. RESOUmON RElATING TO SMOKING IN PUBUC PU\CES
S!nusc: Los Angele, County Division
Referred to: Com.,..Jnee OIl Administrative Services
Preliminary Recommendation to Resoiutions Commiltee: Amend and Approve
FioaI Re.commendation to Resolutions. COmmiuee: _____ _
\\'HERUS, reporu. sponsored by the U.S, Environ.:nental Protection Agency prove
that secondhand smoke from cigarettes is responsible for al lea.s.t 3.700 nonsmoker deaths
annually, and perhaps as many as 53,OOC-; ar;~
WHEREAS, secondhand smoke is also a maJor source of sud indom potlutants as
benzene and caIbon monoxide, both or which lIe also hannful to the puhlic health; and
WHEREAS, attempts by indi"iduhI jurisdictions to protect L'1e pubuc health by
prohibiting smoking tobacco products in public area.!. may be inequitable to restaa..rant and
other business owners since customrrs that 'oIrish to smoke may migrate to nearby
jurisdictions that do not prohlbit smo'kJng; and
WHEREAS, this type of inequity is best wived by protecting the plJblic health by
prohtbiting smoking in pl!blic places on a statC''Io'Ilde level; no .... '. therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assemble<!
in Al:nual Conference in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, that tbe League continue 10
• support legislation that would prolubit smoking in indoor public places, as long as sucb
legislation does Dot preempt existing ordinances or the ability of cities to enact stricter 1oca1
ordinannes; and be i! further
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RESOLVED, that the League also encourage the fedoral government to consider
similar legislation at th. national level.
S. RESOLUTION RElATING TO 'DiE 1990 CENSUS
!kuIm:.: Los Angeles County Division
Refcrttd to: Comm..ittee on Administrative Services
Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Committee; Amend and ApprQ\lc
Final ReC('lmmendation to Resoh .. tions COmminee: _____ _
WHEREAS, the Decennial Census afthe United States of America is the basis upon
which seats in the United States House of Representatives are apportioned. sure and loc:al
legislatures are redistricted, and h'llions of dollars in federal and s",te fiTlllllcial assistance
are allocated 10 our nation's cities; and
WHEREAS, be= of the wide array of critical uses to which they are pu~ the
a!tainment of the most accurate census data is of paramount import.aJla to thls I!:.tion for
a fair and just distnbution or politic:al representation 2nd government fJ.Dding; and
WHEREAS, the Bureau of the Census oonduded in 1987 that ,uch •
differential undercount could be eliminated or reduced in 1990 through a statistical
correction of the Decenrual Census data; and
'WHEREAS. the U. S, Cor.fcrence of MayG~ together v.itb a broad C:lalitiOD of c»
plaintiffs including various chies and organizations throughout the natioll has brought suit
to compel a statistical correction of the 1990 Decennial Census; and
WHERE.!\S, tM: 1990 Deccr.n[al Census, if Dot statistica!ly corrected, ~iil ooce
again deprive the residents of the nation's cities of the political representation and
~mment funding to which they are fatrly enti tIed; and
'WHEREAS. the United States Secretary of Commerce wHl cot Usue st2~istically
corrected population data for the 1990 Decennial Census; now, t.'lerefore. be it
RESOL YEO. by the General A.s:!lembly o( the League or California Cities assembled
in An.'1ual Conference in San Franruco, October IS, 1991, that the League support the
National League or Cities' litigation chalJenging the Secretary's decision 10 not statistically
correct the census. data.
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6. RESOLtJnON RElATING TO THE YEAR 2000 CENSUS
~: Los Angelos County Divi5ion
Referred 1Q: Committee on Administrative Services
Pre1imi:nary Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: Amend and Approv!!'
Final Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: _____ _
WHERF.AS, Article I, Section 2 "f the United States Constitution requires that an
accurate census of all residei'll:!. of th~ United Stales be taken every ten year~; and
WHEREAS, <JVer 1,000 federal l'rognlIlIS are based upon or distnbute funds
according to population couets and other demographic information contained in the
De<ennial Census; and
WHEREAS, a reapportionm .. nt of the Unite<l States Congress and state legislatures
and redistri<:ting of city, county, and scbool districts dej><nd on data from the census; and
WHEREAS, the overall undormunt of Loe 1990 Census is between 1.8 percent and
2 percent; and
WHEREAS, the bead count me thodol ogy emp toyed in 1990 is the same methodology
employed in 1790 and is ic need of an exhaustive evaluation and revie-.-; and
WHEREAS, local governments need to be more involved in the census process and
are best able to count their populations as they have access to loc:a1 tax, ",-ater~ voting.
bousing, and service delivery records; now, therefore, be it
RESOL YEO, by the General Assembly of the League of California Ci ties assembled
iD Annual Conferenc: in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, that the League request the
National League of Cities to urge the Admini!.tration to appoint a State Commission on the
Year 2000; and be it further
RESOLVED, that such Commis-sion include representatives
itltergovtmrnental community including rn~mbers of the Executive Branch,
Branob, Governor, mayo,," and county officials; ind be it further
from the
Legislative
RESOLVED~ that S11<:h Commission explort and re.commend new methodologies for
oondlJcting the census including, but nm Ii mited lO, local government based counti ng subject
tD rederal' funding and Census Bu~au ovc.rsight; and be it funhcr
RESOLVED, liIat a report containing recommendations for improvements fer the
yur 2000 census be issued well in a.dvance of preparations for said census.
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7. RESOWDON RELAUNG TO DRUG PREVENTION
Sw.Iw:: Los Angeles County Di\'ision
Referred [0: Conunittees on Community SerJices, and Public Safety
Recommendation to Resolutiol1S Committee; Prdjmina'l' .B.nM
Com.m.inee on Corrununity Services Amend & Approv;
Committee 0' PubE" Safety Amend & Ap,proye
FlnaI Recommendation to Resolution.; COmmitiee: ____ _
IClauses wile,.. co.meting language exists are duplicated and noted.]
WHEREAS, the United Stares government is currently spending over $10 billien to
fight a "'w"OY on drugs: whicb to date has had limited impact in many ('1f the nation's cities;
and
WHEREAS, tile present system of allocating federal anti·drug dollar> to local
communities is a crazy quilt of small dts.cretionary grants to cities and pass-thr<Jugh awards.
from state gO\lemmenl~ which have been dOCtl mcnted to be poorly targeted and mired in
state bureaucracy; al1.d
-WHEREAS, aside from federal drug interdiction fllld state crirr.inal justice systems.
most of the actions taken to prevent t.'I:lt spread of drugs are taken at the Iocalle\o'e~ by local
police. scbools" outreach workers., and treatment centers; and
'.vHEREAS. local oommuni,ies are best able to judge particular community
priorities: DOW, therefore, be it
Commpnin s.njrn' unipn;
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of 'he League of California Cities as.sembled
in AnnL.:a1 Conference in San Francisco. October 15, 1991, that the League !Support the
creation of a federal -Drug Prevention Block Granl.," 'Arith resources equal to at least one
third of totaJ federal spending on anti-drug efforu; and be it funbcr
RESOL YEO. that the League suppon the use of these fund.s. 10 mOille towud the
follOwing national goals: conum.miry-based outreach. including drug education programs (or
young peopl~ '"Treatment on Demand" for th~ seeking to rid lherrue!ves of drug ab~
programs to address the needs of those who may not be reachable by traditio:la.l drug
education efforts., and improved anti-drug enforcement strategie:; at the local Jevel; and be
it furt.her
RESOLVED, that the Leag'Je urge Governor Wilson and the. State legiSlature to
work with Congress to develop a "Drug Prevention Block Grant" proposal, pGS.<;lbly modeled
wer the Child Care Development Grant or Commuruty Development Block Grant, for
introduction in Congress b)' eat ly 1992.
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RESOL YEO, by Ibe General Assembly of the League of California Cirje. assembled
in Annual Conference in San franci=, October IS, 1991, that the League support the
creation of & federal "Drug Prevention Block Gran~· wit.~ sufficie Dt funds to achieve the
following natioMl goals:
1. Drug education programs begillIling in kindergarten and continuing through the
twelfth grade;
2. '"freatment on Demand" for those seeking to rid them.st:lve. of drug abuse;
3. CommU!rlty-based outreach programs to address Ibe Deeds of tllose who may llVt
be reachable by traditionai drug education efforts; and
4. Improved anti-drug enforcement efforts at t.~e 10cal level; and be it furtber
RESOLVED, that the League urge Governor Wilson and the State Legislature to
work wilb Congress to develop a "Drug Prevention BIo<I< Grant" proposal for introduction
in CoOU= by euly 1992.
8. RESOUn10N RElATING TO COMMUNITY DRUG AND ALCOHOL
ABUSE PREVENTION PlANNING
~: Los Angele. Counly Division
Refc;m;d to: Committee OD Community Services
Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Cornmlttee~ Amend and AP~
Final Recommendation to Resolutions Commiuee.:' ______ _
\VHERE.AS. the impact of ~coho! and drug related probl~ms in all Calif(Jrnia
communitie5 cannot be overstated; and
WHEREAS, such problems cannet be treated without cons:d.ration of the overall
social context within the ~mmun.ity in which .such problems develop and ui.s~ and
'\\'HEREAS, problems related 10 the availability and use of drugs and alcohol
permeate tbe enure community and are intertwined with community attitudes and with
sodal and economlc conditions,. many aiSociale.d with poverty, unemployment.. inadequate
housing. racism and illiteracy; D()\Ir,', therefore. be it
RESOL YED, by the General Asse mbly of the League of Cal ifomi. Cities assembled
in Annual Conf<r<nce in San f ,anciscc. Oc1ober 15, 1991, that the League endOl~ "'e
concepl of individual respo1lSlbility and community commitment, leadership. and education
\0 implement an Alcoho1 and Drug Abuse Commuruty Action P~an through the participation
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of rommunil)l servia. groups, rcligiaus institutions, social service and health care provide",
.00 neighborboods in partnership with the cities and schools; and, be it funher
RESOL YED, that the League assist cities L"l faci!itatirJE. total community bvolvement
in an Alcohol a.,d Drug Abuse Communil)l Action PI.., :0 sUmulat, <nange.
9. RESOLIJI10N RELAl1NG TO COMMWm' SERVlCES MONTH
~: Recreation, Parks '" Communi:y Se,,;a.s Dep.n,nenl
R~ferred to: Comnrinee on Cnrnmunity Services
Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: Amend and Appm\'e
Final RecoI!unendarion to Resolutions COmmitt:e: ____ _
WHEREAS, eo""nunity Services Month is an annual observance designed 10 focus
attention on the variety of commu!"'Jty services provided by California cities whicb may
include the following: child care, parks and recreation seIVices.,. bousing services, social
~rviees, health sc.rvi.ce~ library L'ld art services-whtch are essenti~ tlmeads that, when
woveD together, create a vibrant community; and
WHEREAS, community ~ . ..r:ld human services playa vital role in improving tlJe quality
of life of our cities' residents; and
v..mREAS, diverse carom uni ty service and human service programs are designed
10 facilitare intellectual. emotional, sociaJ and physjcal deveJopmC'.!:t .and are patterned' to
strengthen and mend the fabric or the commurury; DOW, therefore, be it
RESOL YED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Citie ..... mblod
in Annual Coruerence in San Francisco, OcttJber 15. 1991, that the League encourage cities
w declare. April as Community Services Month and encourage their resfdeDtS ID take full
advantage of the many community ~tvja.s l.vailablt {rom cities..
10. RESOW110N RELATING TO THE UBRo\RY BOND ACT OF 1992
SmlIn: Recreation, Parb and CoJIlIIluniry Services Depanmcnr
Referred '0: Committee all Community Scr.1ces
Preliminary Recommendat ion to Resolutiom Committee: Approye
Final Recommendation 10 Resolutioru Committee: _____ _
WHEREAS, in 1981, the League of California Cities supported lite 1988 Library
ConstrUction and Renovation Bond Act (Proposition 85), which provided S75 m.,illioD feY. LM
C:On5'tJ'Uction and reno'w'ation of pub1ic EDra.ry facihtlcs in California; and
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WHEREAS, many eEjpble projects rerr~n unfu,ded, and there is still. great Deed
for safe, efficient, and acceSSlole public Libraries that are adequate to serve Dlifomia
communities ~ and
WHEREAS, S5 123l>. if app,,,,,ed by the !.Lgi,l.tur., ,;gned b~ the Governor. and
appr""ed by the vote" o[('.aliform .. would provide ~eneral obligatioD bond; in the amount
of $350 million for the p~rpose of financing a sccol'ld lihrary construction and renovation
program; DOW, therefore. be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities as;embled
in A!lllual Conference in San Frane:sco, Octo~r IS, 1991, that the !.Lague coDtinue to
SlJppon ~ or equivalent legislation..
11. RESOLtmON RELATING TO SKATEBOARD PARK UABIUTY
S!r.w;$.: City of Palo Alto
Rderud 10: Committee on Commurury Services
Preliminary Recommendation to Res.olutioru Com.mjnee: Amend and Appwye
Final Reeom.mendation to Resolutions COmmittee: _____ _
WHEREAS. numerous California dties :r-~\o-e construct~d. or are contemplating
construction of. skateboard bowls in order to provide locatiON-for recreational
skateboarding which are specifically designed for the sport and which are isolated from
vehicular trafflc; and
WHEREAS, construction and maintenance: of skateboa.rd bowl.s ~holJld be
encouraged in order to provide skateboarders wlth a wer alternative to sKating 00 public
streets.. in stann drainage facilities. and olher areas not intended to accommodate high
speed, acrobatic skating maneuvers; and
V/HEREAS. although California law provides public ~nhHe5 with a qualified
immuni!y for liabilit)' arising out of ha.za.doiJS recreational activities (Gal{, Code, I: S3t7),
Health & Safety Code ~ 25906 provides tIlat "InJo operator of. skateboard park sha1l
pemrit any pers.on to ride a. skateboard t.~efeln., unless such person is. w~aring a helmet,.
elbow pads and L'lCe pads." Although the legisiative hjswry or 125906 indicates that it was
not intellded to c..pply to ul'.5upervi5.ed. public skating facitities., the qucstioru of bow and
whether this lav.-appties to urul.lpc~d public !aCl1itic:s have not been addressed in the
couns., and, as a result.. substantial uncenaimy remairu as to the exten; of publk agency
liabiHty in this area; now, therefore, be: it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities as;embled
in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October lS, 1991, that the l.c:aguc suppa"
legislation which would clarify and funhe: assure p1Jb.hl: entity immunity £rom liabilit)' (or
injuries incurred at p1Jblic1y--owned skating facilities.
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~: Orange County Division
Referred to: Committee on Community Services
Prc:liminary Reco:nmcndatioD to Resolutions Committee: Disapprove
Final Recommendation to Resoluti"ns COmmitte.: _____ _
Vt'HEREAS, !he unemployment rate in California has reached 7.4%; and
WHEREAS, the availability of affordable bOIl-'ing is decreasing and the re bas been
a ~ignificant increase. in. the number of homeless; and
WHEREAS, inaccurate information regarding the availability of job5 in Californla
for undocumented workers is being uDofficlally di.ss.eminated in Mexico; and
WHEREAS, thLS inaccurate information causes many Mexican citizens to illegaHy
CT05S the United States border in an effort to find employment; and
WHEREAS, this influx of undo<:urnented worke" tremendously impacts Io<al
jurisdictions throughout the State of california; now, therefore, be if
RESOL YEO, by the General As>ernbly of Ihe League of California Cities assembled
in Annual Conference in San Francisro, <KIober 15, 1991, that the League supports a
coordinated and cooperative effo."1 to encourage the MeJCican Govemrnent 10 disseminate
accurate: &Dd relative information to its citizens regardtcg the work and housing
opponunities aV3l1able in Califom.ia for ucd(},..""Umented workers and by means of
disseminalion of this information discourage the illegal immigration of MelCican citizens into
California.
13. RESOLlmON RELATING TO STATE BEACH ACCESS FEES
SmJ.ill: City of Fan Bragg
Rerentrl to: Committee on Community Services.
Preliminary Recommendatior. to Resolutions Com.m.ittee: No AClipll.....-.
Fin2.1 Recommendation to Resolutions Comntittee:. _____ _
W'rIEREAS, the St.te of California. Depanment of Paries and Recreation, bas
announced plans to increase user fees at certain stale park faciHties and implement new fees
at unain stale beach faCllities: and
,"VHEREAS, generations or coastal communiI)' residents have traditionally u~ed
coasta11ands now operated as part of tbe State Park Syslem for acces.s to coastal waters and
for p~l"e rt.-creation activities; and
WHEREAS, the theory behind state ownership or beach areas ts 10 g'.larar:tee the
continued access and us.: by the p'Ublic; and
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WHEREAS, aosessing a fe. for beach aeeess or use is inconsistenl with this goal; and
WHEREAS, charging an a= fee will discourage use by person< of modes! income,
maldng a= 10 the coast available only to those who <:an afford to pay; and
WHEREAS, stale beaches provide = for ceneCling shellfish and .mfish, both of
which activities are t:-.ulitional with coastal area residents and popular with visitors; and
WrIEREAS, those who pursue these fishing activities already contribu te to the stOle
through the payment of fishing license fees; and
WHEREAS, California voters have approved IDa."Y bood issues to purchase staU
park and b.oach lands over a period of ye"", and tal< dollars we pay loday are still being
used {or debt retiremenl; and
WHEREAS, it is inappropriate for the same citizens who are paying the bill to
purchase the land to alsD pay rent to use the land; now, the refore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Citie. assembled
in AniIual Conference in San Fr.mcisco, October IS. 1991, that the League oppose the
imposition of l>-..acb access day use fe .. by the Staw of California, Department of Parks and
Re<:reation; and be it further
RESOLVED, that city officials and other local government officilils throughout
California stand ready to work rooperatively .. itb staw officials in ,esolving the 5ta~'.
budge, dilemma, and urge the Department to ad->'is< the Administration and Legisl&ture thai
the people of California request that other options for reducing the cost of government are
found before restricting citizens from the use of public lands.
Ilno~utions Reltrrtd 10 Committee on Employ" Bflations
14. RESOUJ110N RElATING TO PUBUC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSlEM
F'l.1NDS
~: Desen Mou.ntain DivisioD
RW;rn4 to: Committee on 'Employee Relations
Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Commiuee: Amend and Approve
Fjnal Recommendation to Resoluticru COmmittee: _____ _
WHEREAS, the Governor and State Legislature have proposerl and adopted
legislation which compromises the financial integrity of the Public Employees Retiremenl
System (PERS). inhibits Ibe PERS Board of AdminisU'ation's ability 10 fulfill its fiduciary
<luty 10 the membership, and politicius the actuarial process; znd
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oontract amendrnen~ and
'NHEREAS. a substantial number of California cities contrac1: .. ith PERS for
eruployee re.tir:m.cnt benefits; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED. by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled
in Annual Conference in San Francisco. October 15, 199!, that the League:
1. End",..e full participation in the PERS Coalition (PERS/PAC) and its purpose
of mo,,;toring legislation and actions affecting PERS and proposir.g legislation,
policies and action ~cessary to maintain or further the interests of contracting
agencies; .
2. Support sound actuariaJ principles independent of political influences; and
3. Oppose legislation that increases benefits of employees and retirees of contracting
agencies .. ithout requiring a contract amendment before such benefits can become
effective.
15. RESOLUTION RElATING TO RETIREE HEALTI1 BENEFITS COYER-\GE
~: City of Sunnyvale and Peninsula Division
Referred tQ: Committee on Employee Relations
Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Committee; Amc;nd and ApprOYL
Final ReCOIrLlDendation to Resolutions COmmittee: _____ _
WHEREAS, contracting public ag~ncie5 have annuitants who c-hocsc to reside
outside of California and who do not bave acceM to PERS-sponsored health maintenance
organizations (HMO) or fee·for-.. rvice plans; and
WHEREAS. the only .v.ilabl, indemnity/preferred provider organiutic" (pro) "
usually more costly than the hearth maintenance organiz.ation...~: and
WHEREAS, the budgets for CaIiforrua cities are negatively impacted by the
increasing prerruum costs and the increasing number of retirees residing outside of
California due to the c~t of living i.fJ the state; cow. therefore, be if
RESOL YEO. by the General As5embly of the League of California Oues assembled
in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October ]5, 1991, that the League urge the State
Legisla:ture Ie am~nd current law to require that the PERS Board contract with health
maintenance organizations (HMOs) or fee-for-service pla."lS, ti..;e!U-~d and doing busIness in
other states 10 provide health benefits for retired employees who choo&c: to reside out of this
Slate; and be it further
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require thai the PERS Board require oontr.C'.s witb out-oi·state health providers to provide
substantially equivalent health services to those offered in California foo members,
16. RESOLUTION RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT TO RETIREES FOR
MEDICARE
S!I=: City of Sunnyvale .Dd Peninsula Division
Referred to; Commiltee on Empioyee Rtlation .. ~
Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Com.m.itl(~: Amend 2nd Aw[ove
Final Re<:ommendation to Resolutions COmmlttee: _____ _
\VHEREAS, under Section 22819 of the Government Code, retirees., who on or after
Janu&I"j I, 1985, are eligible for Pans A and B of Medicare are not to be enrolled", a basic
health plan; and
WHEREAS, under PERS Board regulations the retiree must enroll in "oth Part A
and Pan B to be eligible to e!\roll in a supplemen, to Medicare; and
VI'HEREAS, the PERS System currently admirJsters a Medicare Part B
reimbursement program for state agencies and their retirees; and
WHEREAS, the need for each local agency to establish individual Medicare Pa.'"t B
administrative reimbursement systems when a centralized PERS administration system is
available, ~ cost inefficient and does not providc"the ttonomies of .&cJle; now, therefore, be
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RESOLVED, by the G .. eraJ Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled
in Annual Conference in Sa." Francisco, October IS, 1991, that the League urge the State
Legislature to require that the PERS Board authorize contracting agencies to amend their
PEMHCA contracts 10 participate in a centralized Medicare reimblJr.s.emem program for
enrollees in Medicare supplement health ins-arance administered by PERS; and be it funher
RESOLVED, that the PERS Beard establish regulations for administration of the
program; and be j, further
RESOL YED, thai the administration of the reimbulY"mcnt program DOW avaJ.lable
only to the stale he ai~ offered to participating rontracti:tg public agencies thai elect to do
so.
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~, City of Sunnyvale and Peninsula Division
Referred tg: ComITJUee on Employee Relations
Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Commlnee: Amend and Apprqve
Final Re.,.,mmendation to Rcsoluti005 COmminee' _____ _
WHEREAS, workers' comperuation claims will cost California employers
approximately $ 11 billion this year: and
'WHEREAS, thus far effons 10 control worken' compensation costs have been
unsuccessful; and
WHEREAS, tile budgets of California cities are negatively impac'.ed by the oosts of
the workers' compensation pmgriltl, which are becomill8 an ever increasing portion of city
budgets: and
WHEREAS, tbere is a growing statewide realization that effective fiscal management
is inhibited by the continued gr'Jwth and cost increases iT! the work~!S' compensation
program; and
\\~ over the last ten years stress related workers' compensation claims filed
in California have inaea.sed substantially; DOW. therefore. be it
RESOL YED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled
in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October IS, 1991, thaI tile League support
legislation modifying the current law related to workers' compensation stress claims in order
to CODtr~ related workers' compen.o;.ation costs; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the proposed legislation incl ude the-following provisions:
~... Repeal the current standards that require empto)ees 10 snow that only ten
percenI of their stress is work related before tbey t>-...come ~ntitlcd to workers'
compe05ation medical and disability benefits;
B. Require that employees show that a majority. or 51 percent,. of their stress is
work related before the-j become entiLled to workers' compcm.atioD mertical and
disability benefits; and
C. That legitimate and documented pcrfonnance or work evaluations., tcnninatioc
(or cause and reduction in force are nol sufficient in and of themselves to sustain a
workers' compensation stress claim.
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~: Los Angeles County Division
R.rern~ 10: Committee on Emp!oyee Relations
Preliminary Re<:ommendatioD to Resolutions Committee: Amepd and Approye
Final Recommendation 10 Resolutions Committee: _____ _
WhEREAS. 1M many volunteer> serving California communities ore vital to the
provision of social programs on behalf of human needs in bot~ the public and priva.e
sectors; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to encourage the contribution and
rommitment of 1M volunteer; and
WHEREAS, valun.e .. work provides opportunities to all individu:lli for meaningful
service, personal grOW!h, and career exploration; and
WHE.REAs, the State Legislature bas resolved to encourage local governments,
charitable and service organizations.. and private employers to take yolunlce r work
experie""" into lOCOunt when ronsidering applicants for employment by soliciting relevan.
yoluntee: work uperience on employment application forms; now, therefore, be it
RESOL YEO, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled
in Annual Conference in San Francis<O, October 15, 1991, thaI 1M League strongly
enrourage California and its local governments, c!witable and .. "ice organizations, and
private employers to consider mtpaid work experience in the selection procedure (or
employment decisions.
RmJplipD$ StreW ig C#mmiUec DO Enyjrnnmenlat Qu.ali.tx
19. RESOLUTION RElATING TO RECLAlMED WATER
Smu£: Los Angeles County Division
Referred 10: Com.rnitlcc on Environmental QlJality
Preliminary Recommendatio[) to Resolutions Committee: Amend {(or clarity pc
brcvjty) and take No Action
Final Recommendation toO Re:Kllutions COmmiuee:. _____ _
WHEREAS, California., aJong with much of the Western United States,. is in the fif".h
consecutive year or below aveiage rainfa!~ witb increasing disputes over watei rightS and
distnbution; and
~I high yolu mes of treated was1ewater are currently d~iLIEed from
various public1y-ovmed treatment works throughout the state:; and
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WHEREAS, the technology exisl~ to use much of this wastewater for produc-Jve
pu.rpos.ts including. but not lin-.ited to, indust."ial uses-. irrigation, sea-baITier intrusion
recbarge, and groundwater recharge; ar.d
WHEREAS, Assembly Member Do",Jnic Cortes< is promoting the goal of reclaimi~
700,000 acre feel of wa'5tcwat~L per year by th~ year 2000; now~ tl:erefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembl ed
in Annual Conference in San Francisco, Oc1ober 15, 1991, that the League ro!ltinue 10
support legislative and administrative measures to allow a.nd encourage the most beneficial
use of reclaimed wateT~ and be it further
20. RESOLUTION REIJ\TING TO RECUJMED WATER
Swm:!:: Water Subcommittee, EnviroD!l!ental Ouality Policy Committee
Referred 10: Committee on Environmental Quality
Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Conuninee: Amend and Approve
final Recommendation to Rc)oiutions Comminee:' _____ _
WHEREAS. California is subJeC1 to a statewide drought, increasing I,l,:ater rights
disputes. and projected long-term demands for v.:ater statewide which could exceed r~liable
;upply by as much as 5 million acre-feet per year by 2010; and
WHEREAS, treating and reusing municipal wastewater has proved c!fective for
nonpotable purposes such as iandscape irrigation. street cleaning. industrial COOling.
firefighting. groun~Atet recharge and IOUet flwhing. and can help maximlze the amount
of fresh water avaJlable for Califomian.-., howe .... er its use within California is sever~ly limited
by stringent and outdated regu!a.tions under Titlt 22 of the California Administrative Code
mandating the I.:i~ of specific technologies in ueating wastewater and creating ulmecessa.,,),
restrictio~ OD the beneficial usc of reclaimed water; and
WHEREAS, the unnecessary discharge of treated Wa5te,,"'a,te.r and underutilizatim:
of existing reclamation facilities should De addressed by the California Legislature wiLh
measures such a.. ... AB 1643, which \/will create more rea<.onable siandards to fuHy protect
human hea!Li while not unnecessarlly restricting the use of reclaimed water~ DOw, Lierefore,
be it
RESOLVED, by the Gent:raI Assembly of we Leagut of California Cities assembled
in Annual Conference in San Franruco. October 15, 1991, lhat the League suppon
Iegtsla.tion that encourages t1'1e treaunent of mun...ic:ipal wastewater for nonpotablt reuse and
promote Ihe promulgation of re-awnabte regutatioru to encourage and maximize the
responsible 1l$e of rcciaimec water ~ an a.lternati'o'c to California's fresh Wl!ler supply, and
be it further
RESOL YED, that the League, through It> staff anct membe"hip, promote the
re .. ision of eristing restrictions on tbe use or reclaimed water under Title 22 of the
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leclmkal standards and water treatment process f"-<;\lirements, in ord., 10 permit flexibility
in the development of safe reclaimed water treatment systems; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the League, through its staff and merilber;bip, support additional
efforts 10 broaden the spe= of acteptable reclaimed water applications unde, Title 22
of the Oiliforrtia Administrative Code, and 10 cre.te a.dministrative efficiencies !hat will
encourage the development 01 reclaimed water as a "iabl. alternative to consuming
Oilifornia's limited fresb water supplies.
21. RESOUn10N RELATING TO WATER QUAIllY ASSESSMENT
Smw:!:: Los Angeles County Division
Referred Ip: Olmmittee on Environmental Quality
Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Com.mittee: Amer,d and Approve
Final Recommendation to Resolutions COmminee: _____ _
WHEREAS. cities with sewage treiltment works are required to monitor frIe impact
01 emuent discharges on aquatic org.rusm.<; and
WHEREAS, biological monitoring DC oElluent discharge. is worthwhile; and
WHEREAS, tho Sl2te Water Resource, Control Board has required the use of
nonindigenous species in biologkal monitoring tests; and
WHEREAS, the actual biological impact of an ~muent discharge into a receiving
body of water <:an only be determined by using indigenous species 001, in biological
mowtoring tests; DOW. therefore, be it
RESOL YED, by the General Assembly of the Leagu e of Oilifornia Cities .... mbled
in Annual Conferenee in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, \hal Ibe League support stale
legislation that requires the use of mdigenous species only in bic;Iogica1 monitoring tests for
the putpOSoC of wattr quality asseSbment.
22. RESOL1JJlON RELATING TO ENVlRONMENTAL EDUCATION
~; L~ Angc:le~ County DivWo[]
ReJened tQ: Com.mltlee on EnvironmentAl Oualirr
PreUmi:laJ")' Recommendation to Resvlu.tioru Committee:" A~prove jn ConceP!
Final Recommendation to Re~lutions COmmittee: _____ _
WHEREAS. the number and complexity of environmental Jaws and regulations is
amstantly increasing and the prosecution of violators of these ta'ollo'5 and regulations is
similarly inaeo.sing: and
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WHEREAS, .... increased levol of compliance with environmental regulation .....
easily be achieved by simply educating businesses and individuals aboul tile existence.
PUIpOSe ..... d means of <>.>mplying with environmental laws and regulation;; and
WHEREAS, regulatory agencies have traditiol'lally pursued enforcement as their
primary complian... strategy while failing 10 recognize that enmorune Clal education
programs t.hat stress outreach, education, a.,d training are a~ integral and cost-effective
component of any compliance stralegy; now. therefore. be il
RESOL YEn. by the General Assembly of the League of California a ties ..... mbled
in Annual Conference in San Francisco. October 15. 1991. that the League encourage the
State Legislature to enact legislation similar to the Federal Environmental Education Act
of 1990; and, be il funhe,
RESOL YEO. that the League encourage the state and federal regulatory agendes
to develop and implement aggressive outreach and educational programs as part of their
overall compliance strategy; and be it fun.'er
RESOL YEO. thaI the League urge its members to adopt program; designed to .... <ist
individuals and busin"sses to un~ersl.ii.nd the purpose' of and methods for conforming witil
euvironmcnta.l laiNS and regu~ations in order to increas.e compliana: \\ith such statutes.
23, RESOLlmON RELATING TO SMAIL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE IN
ENVIRONMENTAL REGUlATION
~: La. Angeles Count)! Division
Referred to: Committee on Environmental Ouality
Preliminary Reconunendation to Res~lutions Committee: Appro)" in Concept
Final Recommendation to Re&Olutions COmmhtec: _____ _
WHEREAS, small businesses employ an overwhelming majority lJf the work force
of the State of CaliFornia and SIT'.aI1 busine~s contn"bu:e a substantial ponivll to
CaliFornia's economic yjabiliry; and
'WHEREAS, small busi nc~s empr f';)y a large ponion of the state's ethnic communHy
and many of lh~ businesses are tllem..;;elvcs o .... ned and operated by women and by people
of color; and
WHEREAS, these smaIl bwjnes~ not oruy require financial resourcf'-S to comply
with the panoply of environmental regulations but aha, and perhaps more importantly,
require informatIOn and technical assistance~ now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED. by the Genero.! As;embly of 'he League of Caitfonlia Cities assembled
in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 1S, 1991, that the League suppon state
legislation and request the NationaJ League of Cities to suppan federal legislation that
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provides financial and technical assistance to small businesses that may have difficulty
understandiI"..g or complying v..ith em'ironmental regulations. and encourages hs member
cities to do the same.
24. RESOUJI10N RElATING TO POllUTION PREVENTION
S:ww!: Los Angeles County Div'.sion
RcCerrsd tn', Committee on Em>lronmental Ouality
Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions ComIIdttee: Approve in Concept
Final Recommendation to Resolutions COmmittee: _____ _
WHEREAS, local goverrJIlents are becoming more and more respoilSlblc for the
implementation ar,d opera.tion of en\'ironmentally-re1a.ted programs ranging from water and
energy conservation to solid waste reduction and hazardous waste minimization; and
VlHEREAS, it is economically inefficient for btllioD..<;, of dollars to be spent u,nually
in controlling and trying to control millions of tons of po!lution; and
WHEREAS. there are significant opportunities for industry to reduu or pre\'ent
poUuuon at the source simply by introducing cost effective changes in proouctiun, operation,
and raw material usage, and
WHEREAS, tlle provision of information and technical assistance to busintsses on
!tOur" reduction and other pollution prevention strategies is an effective means of achieving
a healthful em1rorunenl for the: citizen:; of the state and nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOL YEO. by the aeneral Assembly of the Le'~Je of California Citie, assembled
in Annual COmerenoe in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, that the League urge the
California and U. S. Environmental Protection Agencies to promote pollution prevention
through aggressive educational outreach efforts and other means; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the League urge its member cities to adopt and implement a
pollution prevention ethic in all of their .own gO\lemmental activities.
25. RESOLUTION RElATING TO GASOUNE-POWERED LEAF BLO\\lERS
~: Cil)' of Mill Valley
Referred 10: Committee on Environmenta! Quallrv
Prelim.inary Recommendation to Resobtioru Corrunittee:' Amend and A;PPL~
Ena3 Recommendatlon to R:-~oiutions CQmmittee: ____ _
WHEREAS, for the past several years., there ba'w'e been grass roots campaigns in
various cities throughout CaJifornia to pania[Jy or completely ban gasoline·powered lea!
blowers due to concerns regardi!1g noise and air pollution emissions; and
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approved ordinanceo which regulate or totally ban the use of gasoline-powered leaf ~Iowe"';
and
WHEREAS, many mort California cities either are or wiH be considering their own
local restrictions on gasolinc-po-".red leaf blowers; and
WHEREAS, tbe ooist: and poilUtlOD produced from gaso!ine-powored leaf blowers
is a statewide concern; OOW", theTefor~, be it
RESOLVED, by tile General Assembly DC tile League of CAlifornia Cities assembled
in Annual Conference in San Francisro, October 15, 1991, tIla! the League initiate
discussions with rnanwQ.C1llrers to address and reduce noise and air pollution emission
concerns associated with gasoline-powered leaf blowers; and be it further
RESOLVED, that in the absence of tlle manufacu.Lrers taking positive and timely
steps to address DOist: and ai; pollution problems associated "ith such leaf blowers, that tile
League v.rill develop modd ordinances for coruideratioD by its members.
26. RESOumON REl.ATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
S!wm:: Los Angeles County Division
Referred 10: Committee on Emironmental Qualil)'
Prelimi!2Ty Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: Amend and Ap.,prove
Final Recom.."J1endation to Resolutions COmmiuee: _____ _
WHEREAS. global wanning may occur [n the not too distant future due to the
increase in the Earth's atmosphere of the so-called greenhouse gases sucb as carbon dioxidej
and
WHEREAS, arbon di mu de ~ missions rtsult from the burning of fossi1 fuels including
oil, gas, coal, and wood; and
Va-IEREAS, ene rgy efficiency and conservation are inexpensive, easy. and
effective: means 10 both reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and decrease emissions
of harmful greenhouse gases such as carbon diox.ide~ DOW, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the Ge neral A!;sembly of the League of CAlifornia Cities assembled
in Annual Conf(Tence in San Francis.co~ October 15, 1991, Lhal the League continue to
encourage its member cities to implement cost-effective t-r.ergy efficiency standards that also
consider air poJlution impacts whenever posslble for buildings. indu..st:y, and the
transportation·sector that would substantially reduCC' the consumption of energ)~ and be il
further
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RESOL YED, that the leag-oe conLinue to suppon state legislation that would
establish rost..,ffective energy ef':iciency standards and request the National league of Cities
to S",Jpport & National Ene-rgy Policy which emphasizes conservation and energy efficiency.
as long as rosolli ng feder.,] legislAtion does not preempt more stringent .tate standards.
27. RESOLtmON RElATING TO MUNICIPAL llAB!UTY FOR SOUD WASTE
COU£CflON AND DISPOSAL
~: Los Angeles County Di'.ision
Referred to: Comnuttee on Environmental Quality
Preliminary Recommendation 10 Resolutions Committee: AuprQve
Fmal Recommendation 10 Resolutions COmmitlcc: _____ _
WHEREAS, the U.S. Congre .. enacted the ComprebensiveEnvironmental Response,
Compensation, and liabl1ity Act, known as tile Superfund law, in order to clean up the
nation's hazardous Vr.'aSte sites and to maJc:e the polluters pay for the ~t of iliac cleanup;
and
WHEREAS. cities of auifomia and throughout the nation have assumed th.:
responsibility for hOU5<'hold solid waste collection and disposal in tIIeir efforts to protect the
public health; and
WHEREAS. twenty percent of aU Superfund sites are municipal landfills; and
WHEREAS, household solid waste differs substantially from commercial and
industrial hazardous waste; and
WHEREAS, priV1lte polluters who race Supe<fu nd liability have looked to JocaI
governments for assistance in the cleanup costs by arguing thai Superfund liability !bould
be allcx:ated on the basis of \loIumetrk contnlnHion to the landfill she; and
'WHEREAS. it i~ ceilher equitable nor just for dues that are fulfilHng their publ..ic
SCMCC functions to face liability for the actions of industrial polluters; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, by tile General Assembly of til. League of California Cities a;sembled
in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October IS, 1991. Ihat Ih( League request the
National League of Cities to support federal Jegislation that would protect cities from
liability for the a.ct of properly collecting and disposing of household solid waste.
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28. RESOLlrnON RElATING TO SOllrHERN SEA OTTER
~: City Of Fort Bragg
R,:fernsUn: Commhtee on EIl'ttronmental QuaHt)'
Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutioos Committee: Amend and A,pD[Q\,'
Fin.al Recommendation to Resolutions COmmittee:: _____ _
',\,'HEREAS, the U.S. fisb and Wildlife Service fmt adopted a R«overyPl." for the
Southern Sea Otter in 19&2; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Fish and Wlidlife Se,,;« is curren~y considering a revised
RealYery Plan with a stated goal of increasing the population of the Southern Sea Otter
fmm the CIL"Tenl approximately 1,950 to 5,400 by the year 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Dra!1 Recovery Plan cal1s for a 5ubstantlai increase in habitat range,
indicating that the larger population -is expected to occupy habitat between Point
Conception and Fort BTlIfg,' and that achie,ing the goal of deHsting the Soutbcrn Sea Otter
as an endangered species -is only achiev"bte by encouraging the northward grol4'th and
spreading of the. sea otter population in central California;" and
WHERE.J\S, the Draft Revised Recovery Pla."'] indicates that the expansion of range
..wi likely not requirf: "haJlds..on management" of the otters themselves., "it will be necessary
to protect both the otter and its habitat from human disturbances;" and
\\HEREAS. various studies have shown that populations of shellftSh, including sea
urchins and abalone, become depleted within 3reas occupied by sea olters, and il has been
found that dungeness crab is the food of choke among the sea otterj and
WHEREAS, the human harvesting of shellfiSh is important to Lie economy of many
coastal communities: now, therefore, be il
RESOLVED, by the Genero! Assembly of the League of California Cit;es assembled
io Annual Conference in Sa.'1 Franci&co, October 15, 1991, that the League urge deferral of
'Llte northern c"pans,ion of the range of the Soulhem St-a Otter, and be it further
RESOLVED, th-at the League call upon the U.S. F'tsh and Wildtife Service to
e ... a.luate the impacts., lndudlng. but nol llmited to those Gn commercial harv-:sting and On
span flshing. as part of the Recovery Plan analysis; and be it furt1ler .
RESOLVED, that the League call for the compTetion of an Eno;.ironmental Impact
Statement prior to tbe adoption of the Recovery Plan in order to fully identify all
environmentaJ and economic impacts.
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29, RESOUJ1l0N REl.A TING TO WE11ANDS
~: Los Angeles County Division
Referred to: Committee on Environmental Quality
Preliminary R«ommendatiou to Resolutions Clmntittee:,jRl\;e;jf",eLr __
Final R=mmenclation to Resolutions Clmmittce: _____ _
"''HEREAS, oYer balf of the natural wetland areas that existed in the United States
wbe. the ""tiOD was foun~ have b«n destroyed, and over ninety percent of Ibe wetlands
that existed in California haye b«n lest; and
WHEREAS. wetlands lind wetland ecosystems are • yalaable state and national
resource .. habitats for the breedinz, spawning. nesting. migration, wintering and ultim3.te
survival of a major portion of the migrato,), and resident fisb and wildlife of Ibe state and
nation;an~
WHEREAS, wetlands also serve such vital functions '" flood",ater retention, erasion
contro~ chemical sinks, nutrient traps. groundwater recharge, and commercial and
recreational fishing; and
WHEREAS, while wetland areas account for only five percent of Ibe nation', lands
and .u. percent of California' .. thO)' provide habitat fOT over one-third of the nation', and
lbe state', endangered species; and
WHEREAS. both lbe Congress and the Legislature have declared their intent that
wetlands and wetland areas should be protected, enllanced, and restored to the maximum
~DI poss1ble to support. policy of no net loss of wetland ar"",,; now, theref"r .. be it
RESOLVED, by the General ksembly of the League of California Cities .... mbled
in Annual ConIerena:: in San Franci5c0, October 15,1991, that the League encourage both
the state. and federal governments 10 devole all reasonable finandd and techniml resources
to pres.:rve, restore, and enhance wetlands ~d wetland areas; ~d be it further
RESOLVED, that Ihe League support a deficJtion of wetlands that includes •
valuation of iI wetland's. function., tegardltss of iu slut and that allOW'S for the successflJ
introduction of wetland elements (hydrophytic veg.:tation and soil. periods of inundation)
that may not currently be present in order to be dtfined Il a wetland.
30, RESOUJ1l0NRELATINGTOCAlJFORNlADESERTCONSERVATIONACT
~: Desert Mountain Di\isioc
Referr;cd to: Committee on EnvironmeotaJ Quality
Preliminary Recomrn:ndation to Re.wlutions Committee: Pisapprove
Fmal Recommendation to Resolutions COl'IUll.ittec.:: _____ _
\VHER£A.S., Senate. Bill 21, Senator Alan Cranston's proposed Califflm1a Desert
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Conservaticn Act. would loclc up vast areas of the dosen pennanen~y from aIr! use by
declaring them wilderness; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 21 would end the multiple use approach currently be~
t ~ed su=ssfully by the Bureau of Land Management in the public's interest; and
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eronorrue5 of the Mojave Deseit Region; now, therefore , be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of lhe League of California Cities assembled
in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, that the League urgo the
National League of Cities to oppose Senate Bill 21, Cranston's proposed California Desert
Conservation Act.
Rm1utign, Re[med 10 CommJuCf on Hausin,. Communi" .nd funomit Deye]gpmtnl
31. RF.50LUTION RElATING TO COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT
~, Los Angeies County Divi5ion
B.e£crrcd to: Comminee on Housing. Corr..::ituruty and Economic
Development
Preliminary Recommendati(\D to Resolutio!lS Committee: Approve
F'mal Recommendation 10 Resolutions Committee , _____ _
WHEREAS, the federal Community Reinvestment Act was enacted in 1977 10
provide full disclosure of reinvestmont practices by aD b!lIlks in their local communities; and
WHEREAS, this Act bas come under recent attack in Congress "'ith attempts 10
exempt about three·fourths of the nation's banks from jts disclosure requirements: and
WHEREAS. Ihe Act should require banks to report L.1eir involvement in Joeal
business loans as the)' are DOW required to report on home loans; and
V/HER£AS. many cities in California bave implemented effective partnerships with
thcir local banks to return investment back into their low· and moderateamcome
neighborhoods; DOW, therefore. be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Citi., assembled
in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, that the League oppose
lcgislati\'c attempts at both the stale and federal levels tv 'Weaken the Community
R.einvestment Act by eXf:mptlng from its coverage most banki!lg institutions, including out
of-stale and foreign biUlh, and suppo!11egislation (0 Tcquin: equal reporti~ ofbuslnes.s and
residential loans.
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~: Los Angeles County Division
Rcteac4 co: Cormciuee on Housing. Community and Economic
De-.elopment
Preliminary ReamnncndatioD to Resolutions Committee: Poljcy Commine, Eill
make ICjwwmcnqarlo'il at October 13. 1991 meetjnr
Hnal Recommendation to Resolutions COmmiltee: _____ _
WHEREAS, the Unite<l Stat .. is currently in a national rece>;ion which has led to
rising uneml'loymen~ lack of credil availability and declining revenues at the slate and local
levels; and
WHEREAS, there.,.. pockets of bigh unemploymenl in many cities touching every
region of this nluion; and
WHEREAS, Congress enacted major anti-re~ssion legislation during the 1976-77
TOces.ion which successfully provided funds Cor local public wo,k:; l'rojeru, including roads,
bridges, and sewage treatment plants; and
WHEREAS, !bose public funds were also pr"dently used 10 rebuild educational
facilities and local governmenl buildings, rompleting nearly 10,600 needed projects
nationwide; and
WHEREAS, Congress is currently ccE!.s[dering anti·r«eMioD measures to put 'the
economy back on trad: anI.! create essential &rid productive jobs; and
WHEREAS,anti-recessionary legislation could be implemeJlled by expandinJl existing
program., such as the Community Development Block Gran~ Urban Mass Transi~ lob
Training Partnership Act, bighway programs, modernization of Cederal, slate and local
prisons., and other locaJ economic and community devel opmenl programs. jwt to name ;a
f",,~ and
VlHEREAS , new progra.rru. designed to counteract the decade of disinvestment in
America's c:ities are also essential' to our nation's, gro~1.b:; nQ'\lj~ therefore, be it
RESOL YEO, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities as.sem bled
in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, that the ~e support in
concept the National League of Oties' anti·rece5S~oD and c.cocomk growth program.
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ADMINlSTRA110N ASSISTANCE TO CITIES
~: Los Angeles Counrj Division
Referred to. Commi!lee on Housing. Community and Ecooomic Development
Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutioru Committee:~
Final Recozrunendation to ResollJtions Comminee: _____ _
WHEREAS. the Econoll'jc De,elopment Administration of L~e Department of
Commerce bas pro\ided valuabie assistance to many dties in strengthening 1'X'al economies
and fiscal beal th ~ and
\VHEREAS. many cities in the United States currently c~ed economic devcJopm~nt
assistance to address the effects of risiIlg unemployment,. reduced commercial ana financial
acti>ity, and falling real wages, whicb particularly impact cities and their citizens; and
VlHEREAS. the Economic Development AdministTation is welJ--equipped to address
these needs through econolT'..ic developmenl assistance grants and loans, and takeD such a
role in the past, working cooperatively wlth local officials to implement assistance measures
in America's cities; ar.d
WHEREAS, appropriated funding levels (or the Economic Development
Administration have been dramatically reduced throughout tbe 1980. and into the 1990s
with its capabilit)110 ass.~ cities thereby reduced; now, tberefore, be it
RESOL YED. by the General Assembiy of the Leagt<e of California Cities assembled
in Annual Confer<ence in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, that the League commend the
Economic Deveiopme.nt Administration (EDA) for its capacity to assist cities and urge
Congress to recognize and utilize the experience and expertise of the EDA in any
countercyclical anti-rece~ionary funding package which m.jght be crafted to respcnd to
current weakness in the economy_
34. RESOLUTI01' REL .. 111'G TO CLOSURE OF FORT ORD
~: Montert:y Bay Division
R<::ferred to; Commiaee on Hol.!.'ilng. Community and Economic Ikvelopment
Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutlons Conunittee:....Eo:liQ' Cprnmijll'C will
make: n;cQrnmendation al October n 1991 meeting
Final Recommendation to Resolutions Commince: _____ _
WH:EREAS, the Secretary of Defense has recommended the closure offon Ord and
the restationing of the 7th Infanlry Division (Ugh!); and
WHEREAS, the Monterey Bay Division of the League ofC.a..lifornia Cities represents
member agencies v/hich' may stJf!er severe negative cconomlc impacts that are estimated in
elCce!.S of S800 million per year, resulting from said closure and restationing decisions; and
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WHEREAS, fort Ord has been placed on the National Priority llst for hazardous
aOOloxic was~ cleanup PUI"p<l5OS, and L~e V.S. Arrrr:i bas entered a Superfund Agreement
with the Environmental Protection Agency, California Department of Health ScM"'" and
Callforni.> Regional Water Quality Control Board in accordance ",itll the said S"l"'rfund
Agreement and the subsequent implementation schedule, the environmental cleanup of fort
Ord is scheduled to be completed by tbe year 2008; and
WHEREAS, the scope, type. and location oi contamination present and methods of
remedUIJ action to be uscll for cleanup will be IIlI)re clearly defined when the basewide
RemedUIJ Investigation and Feas,bility Study are completed, sclled'.1Ied in 1997. and v.ithout
this information it cannot be reliably predicted when swplu; land may eventually be
available for reuse and what redevelopment potential exists; and
'WHEREAS, Section 120 of tbe Comprehensive EnvirolUllental Response.
Compensation and lAbility Act predude. sale of surplus property in • contaminated
condition, thus preclolling reasonable economic reuse of Fort Ord property for .even' .. n
years; and
WHEREAS. the Superfund cleanup requirements are rigorow; implementation
procednres are romplex and lengtby; it has not yet been determined whether i1 is feasible
to sell portions of Fort Ord, on an incremental basis, prior to tile cleanup of tile total land
area; and
WHEREAS, potential ,edevelopers of Fort Old may find tile configuration of surplus
available land of limited utility for reuse, e:q>ens1vc to maintain. and costly to convert to
economic civilian use; and
WHEREAS,. tbe land val ue estimates used in the base closure analysis assume a
marketable tiUe and sale v.ithin .u years, without regard to the seventeeD year Superfund
Implementation schedule, and do not consider the proposed trar .. f.r of tile beach range area
to the State of California; DOW, the.r~fOT,e, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of th. League of California Cities assembled
in Annuai Conference in San Fiancisco, October ]5, 1991, thai the League opp<m: ihe
closure of Fort Ord and lhe restationing of the 7L'1 Infantry Division. In the event of
closure, the League of California aties suppon the incremental sale of portions of Fort
Or.!, which may be redeveloped separ.u.ly from those portions deemed to be contaminated
or otherwise unavailable for reuse. In the event of base closure, the Monterey Bay Divi!:ion
of the I..eague of California Cities stands ready to participate actively in the formation of
a local reuse conunjttu or industrial redevelopment agency.
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HOMELESS
~, Los Angeles County Division
Referred la: OJmmittU on Ho'lSiDg. OJmmurJty and &anomic Development
Prelimina.J-y Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: NQ ACjQP
FmaJ Recommendation to Resoh.luons Committee: _____ _
VvliEREAS, the U.s. Conference of Mayor> ar.nual survey on bunger and
bomelessness in America has once again found a continuing grov,,'th in these two areas,
particularly as our national reoossion spreads; and
\VHEREAS, over balf of the cities surveyed reported a worsening attitude !ov.-ard the
problems of the hungry and the homeless in American cities; and
WHEREAS, despite the passage of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance
Act, there are sull inadequate resources to addres.s the needs of the homeless., particularly
the mentally ill ha:neless. women VrI~th chDdren, \lcterans.. and incre3.!.lngly homeless persons
witb AIDS; and
WHEREAS, Congress last year deferred any a<tion OD the Midey Leland Hunger
Relief Ai1; DOW, therefore. be it
RESOL YED. by tl,e General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled
in Annu.!l OJnferenoe in San Francisoo, <Xtober IS, 1991, that the League call upon
Governor Wilson to convene a statewide conference on home lessne.ss,. to reawaken !be
public and private sector's awarene.s.s and caring about this .-\merkan tragedy and to for .... ard
findings to OJngrcss and President Bush.
36. RESOLUTION RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FACIUI1ES
S:!&w:: City of ("..arron
Referred te; Committee on Housing. Corrununity and Economic Development
Preliminary Recommendation to ResolutioT'.5 Committee: PoliO' CQmmittee \1011)
make recommendatjQn 51 October n 1991 meeting
Final Recommendation to ReSOlutions COmmiuce: _____ _
WHEREAS. community care facilities operating on a 24-bour basis within residential
neighborboods serving six or f~we! people are intended to provide supporti\'t re.!io~dential
environments for groups such as the mentally iH. pbysically disabled, developmentAlly
disabled, elderlY, dependent and neglected children. and people suffering from drug and
aloohol abuse; and
WHEREAS, current sta:e la ..... prohJbil:i local jurisdictions from imposing stricter
zoning. building and safet)i standards on these faC11i!.ics than thos.e applied to othc:r single
farniiy dwellings in a residential zorung distriC1 even though such facilities generate higher
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higher num!>e r or people occu:pying ODe residence; and
\VHE.REAS, inadequate supervision oC the clients wit.'1in these facilities creates a
serioos adver>e impact on tile residential integrity of the neighborbood and "ega!es tile
pu rpose of di.spcrillIg sucb facilitie, within the community; and
WHEREAS, wMe Health and Safety COOe Sections 15205 and 1267.9 require that
!oc:al jurisdicrions be given 45 days notice prior to approval of • license for a community
care faciljty, tIlose statuies can only request denial of the license based on
overccmcer .. tration; and
WHEREAS, the separation distance is nol the .anly issue:: of legitimate concern to
IocaJ jurisdie!ions; DOW, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the league of California Ci ties assembled
in A.'IIlual Conierene-. io San Francisco, October 15, 1991. that the league support
legislation to allow regulation of community care facilities by Ioca1 jurisdiaions as follows:
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zoning. building and safety standards, consistent witll tile provisions of Healtll and
Safety COOe SeC'jocs 1597.46 and 1597.47 wbich currently applies only to large family
day care centers. as long as such standards are not discretionary. do not require a
public bearing. and do not have the effect of lotally precluding community care
faciljties within residential neig.~ borboods; and
2. Allow local jurisdictions an opportunity 10 request denial of • license for a
community care facHiI)' base<l on incornpatilll1ity with existing adj.rent land uses.
Resolutions Refcrmf to ("'ommjllee on FuhU, sIren
7. RESOLUTION REU,TING TO DRUG PREVENTION Jointly referred -See
ReM)lution 7 in Community Servlces Cornrruttee for recommendations of both
Committees.
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37. RESOLUTION REU,TING TO FIRE AND UFE SAFETY PUBUC
EDUCATION
~, Fire Chiefs Department
Rekaed 19: Committee or. Public Safety
Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: Approve
Final R~comrnendat..ion to Resolutions COrnrn.juee: _____ _
WHEREAS. in the United States during the year 1990, 5,195 people died as a result
of fire; 28,600 people were injured as a result or 2,019,C()O rUe5 ilia! caused an estimated
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direct property Joss of 57.8 billion; and
WHEREAS, in the Stale of California during 1989, Ibe last year statistics are
avaiLallle, 254 peopl. died as a result of fire: 2,988 people were injure<! as a r.sult of
158,470 fires that caused an estimated direct property loss of 5526, 159,590, and contents loss
of $192,321,012; and
WHEREAS, the Uniled States has among t. ... highest fue loss per capita .tatistics
in the world, induding the fire death rale, number of fir. OOOlrrences, fire injuries and
property loss; and
WHEREAS, significant reduction in regards to the Dumber of fires, fire deaths,
injuries and property loss in relation 10 a;;essed .ala.tiou has occurred during the past
decade: and
WHEREAS, this reduction of fires, fire deaths and property loss is directly related
to the public's increased concern and knowledge penai.rting to fire safety, acceptance of fire
protection building standards and increased rue safe living practices; and
'WHEREAS. building fire protection has ~en improved through the dcvcIopmut
of a variety of built-in fire protection materials, devices, and systems including smoke
detectors, automatic fire spr..nkler systems. fire resistive roofing material, quick r~Iease
window security bars; and
WHEREAS, fire and lif. safety public education prograr .s have proven effective in
reducing the occurrences of fires. fire deaths, injuries and property loss that 0CCU1'S as a
result of fire; and
\VHEREAS. public education programs have been developed which provide effective
firejlife safety awareness, information and training, pertaining 10 "911" reporting, fire
prevention., fire safety in the home and business. disaster and earthquue prepuednes.s, burn
prevention, CPR. first aid, exit drills, safety for persons with disabi!..ities. brush abatemcDt,.
Wlldland urban inte!face, smoke detectors, fire sprinklers, fire safe roofin.g; and
W"HEREAS, vinually c"cry fire department in California carries out at leas! some
publiC fire edu-cation." while many depanments have good programs that reach pan of their
community',s popuLation, very few departments regularly reach most of their population ... itb
effective programs; and '
\VHEREAS, surveys !i.h()\lw' that c lecte d officials. 6re offici aIs and the general pubIlc
believe that fire and life safety public educatton is extremely important,. yet is in fact oo:e
o( the least su~poncd and budgeted functions of the fire service; now, therefore, be it
RESOL YED, by the General Assembly of the League of CaliforrJ. Cilies a;;embled
in AnnuaJ Conference: in San Francisco. Oclober 15, 1991, that the league encourage
member cities to implement comprehensive pro-actiye fire and life safety public educational
programs 10 regularl)' rtac:h all aspect:;. and members within thelr rorrununity.
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38. llESOLUnON RElATING TO COMMERCIAL VEHlCLE SAFETY
~: Los Ang.I., County Divisioo
Referred to: Conunlttee on Public Safe ty
Pno1imiftary Recommendation 10 Resolutions Committee: ..... pwy.
Final Ruommcndation to R.solutions COnunltt •• : _____ _
WHEREAS, kx:aI peace office" assigned to traffic duties ClL'l'ently enforce V.hicl.
Cnde sections uguJatingcommercial vehicles 00 roadway., including regulations that pel1aii>
to • ""mmcrcial ,chicle', weigb~ stu, equipment, loading. and hazardous lruit.rilIls laws;
and
WHEREAS, during their enforcement activities, local peace office" are coofronted
with commercial vehicl.s that are in such disrepair and poor condition that their <cntinucd
operation on the roadway constitutes "" extreme hazard 10 other molori!;ts; &110
WHEREAS, the saf.., cou,," of action when local peace officers discover such
unsafe commercial vehicles is 10 prohibit the rnovem, nt of tile .ehicles untIT repM are
made; and
WHEREAS, the only offi .. " curr.ntly IlUthorized to remove unsafe oommercial
.ehides from usc ue California Highway Patrol office,,; now, therefore, be it
RESOL YED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled
iD Annual Conference in San Francisco, October IS, 1991, that thc League support
legislative action that would extend the authority 10 remove rommerciaJ vehicles from
service 10 all properly "ained peace office" assigned to traffic duti ...
39. RESOWIlON RELATING TO PET OVERPOPULA nON
~: Cl'J of West Hollywood
Referred tQ: Comminee Oil Public Safety
Prelimin.ary RecommenclatioD 10 Resolutions Ccm.m..inee: Amend and Approve
Final Recommendation to Rc!tOlutions COmmiltee: _____ _
WHEREAS, California cities and counties are responsible for the control anrl car~
of untold 1!umben of unwanted, neglected, ,,,ay and abused dogs and cats within their
jurisdictions; and
\VHE.R.E.AS, California cities and counties cuthaniu hundreds or thousands of
un ...... 1ed, but bealthy dog:; and cats annually; and
WHEREAS, the cause of lllis problem is irresponsible and indiscriminate breeding
of dogs and cats; and
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WHEREAS, reU •• ", by cities and counties on euthanasia and shelter adoptions b",
been shown to be ineffective in solving the problem of pcl overpopulation; and
WHEREAS, the proble rn of pc I ove rpopulation costs cities and counties millions of
dollars annually through prognms fuMed 10 captw'e strays. deal with sarutation concerns,
and abuse I.. .. ,d Deglect of animals that are the result of this overpopulation problem; and
WHEREAS, spaying and neutering dogs and cats has been shown to redu", animal
popula."'" and therefore the =1 to cities and counties and the cruel!JI to @ljmals that
results from pel ()\Ierpopulation; DOVw', therefor-t, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of CaJiforrtia Cities assembied
in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, thaI the League encourage its
mem!x:n to promote city-sponsored programs to educate our citiun5 concerning the social
costs oC allowi..ng their pets to breed, and encourage their local rounty government to do the
same; and be il further
RESOLVED, that tht League encourage and support loca1legislatioc that restricts
ind~minate breeding through perm.!t systems, licenses, breeding moratoriums. fines
and/or low-cost spay and neuter programs.
Rnplgtjons Refm:ed 10 Committee on RaCOMe and TwutjnR
40. RESOLUTION RElATING TO CAllFORNIA REVENVE SOURCES
~: Desen Mountain Division
Referred to; Committee on Revenue and Tmcation
PreliminaJy Recorrunendation to ResolutLons Comm.jttee:..Amend and Approye
Final Recommendatioo to Resolutions COmnUttee: ______ _
'WllEREAS, the majority of CaliCornia residents live ""';thin the bound3.l'ics of cities;
and
WHEREAS, cities are responsible for providing basic service'S such as potice, fire,
paramedic. street maintenance, parks and recreation, storm drainage. v,'3Stev;ater
reclamation, and a variety of comparable se Mees to the maj orit)' of Caltfomia residents; and
WHEREAS, in recent years, the State ugislature and the Governor have exhIbited
an increasing inclination to interfere in municipal government by reducing or eliminating
5ubventions and by diverting local revenue sources to balance the state budget; and
VlHEREAS, the State Legislature and the Governor have demonstrated a tendency
to impose state·mandated programs upon municipal gO\lcmment \Vithout providing
additional revenues Cor the implementation of such programs: and
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WHEREAS, the aforementioned .ctions have been compounded by the legislature's
propensit)l ttl &dopt and the Governor's propensit)l to sign I.gislation au meriting the state
and county governments to charge fees 10 city resid~nts for services paid for from generaJ
taX rt,.'Venues of the county and provided without additional fees to residents living in the
unincorponted areas oftbe county. thereby effective!y double Ulxing murJcipal !csidencs for
such sen.~oes; ar,d
WHEREAS, the California State Supreme CoW1, in recently droding that cbarter
dties may not impose a business license tal aD a savings and 1oaJ1 as...qxiation (Califfimia
Fweral Savim:5 and Wan Awyjatign y. Cjty of [.os Aoic1es), the CoUJ1 also narrowed the
definition of'municipal affairs' in. way that could severely limit cities' local taXing authoril)'
by allowing .ta~ preemption of l<><al ,e"nu .. ; and
WHEREAS, each of these &CIions have threatened the financial ,tabili 'y of municipal
governments throughout the state and have compromL<ed the abilit)l of ciues to provide
basic selVices to the majority or California resLdents; now? therefore. be: it
RESOL \I"ED, by the General Asse mbly of the League of ~arnia Cities assembled
in Annual Conference in San Francisco, Oc!ober IS, 1991, that tbe League initiate an
examination of !lie fe.sibilit)l of a constitutional amendment to protect the local authorit)l
and rcveINt sources of California cities, under the "municipal affairs" doruine, and if
appropriate., draft the ne~ languagt: for a legislative or initiative constitutional
amendment that would ensure the financial stability o( Californ.ia cities.
41. RESOLUTION RELATING TO UNIFOR.>.i COST ACCOVNTING SYSTEM
~: Desert Mountain Division
Rekrud tq: Commiuee on Revenue and Taxation
Prcl.iminary Recommendation to Resolutioos Commiuu: Disapprove
FmaJ Recommendation to Resolutions COmmittcc:: _____ _
\VHE.RE.AS, the Stale of California has adopted a uniform cost accounting system
ter health ~e providers and for pubic works construction; and
WHEREAS, uniform cost accounting .systems. penrJt an aCC\.irate comparison or costs
incurred by an inrlividuCPl entity in providing a gi .... en unil or service~ and
WHEREAS. lack of a uniIonn ~t accounting system for state and local governme.nt
has resulted in a lack of ability to identify and compare the cost of providing a specific
service; and
v..HEREAS, th~ laclrri. of abilily to identify and compare the: cost of providing specific
government services such as booking fees., property w collection fees.. sotid "'01Ste disposal
fees bas resulting in substantia.! diM.ention 'bet .. /i,;ee:n v.a.ri.ous governmental units; and
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litigatiOD between govenuneDtal units. specifiC2lly bet",.". cities and coonties; now,
therefore. be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled
in Annual Conieren"" in San Francisro, October 15, 1991, that the League support
leg;.lation establishing a ~niform "",t .c<ounting sy;tem for the State of California and for
all political s"bdivisions thereof; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the afofementioned uniform oostaccounting system be based upon
I.~ a.=pted ""counting principles for state and local governments as determined b)'
the Governmental Aocounting Stalldards B.:wd of the American Institute of Certified Public
A=untants.
42. RESOLUTION RElATINa TO DELlNQUENT FEES
~: Los Angeles County Division
Rdemd 10: Committee on Revenue and Taxation
Prellminary Recommendation to Resolutions Committee: ~p'rpve
Fmal RerommendatioD to Resolutions COmmittee: _____ _
WHEREAS, fees and penalties related to murucipal services often go unpaid; and
\\,HEREAS. it is often mOle cost--efft4'1ive for a cit)' to refer such ou~tandiDg fees
and penalties to • collection agen<y rather than .process the .. through small claim5 ""uri;
and
WHEREAS, existing law Jirn.its the acceptance of claims by a coUectioc agency to
"'debts arising out of contracts. ~ress.ed or implied, or other claims reduced to judgment.·
and prohibits Outstanding government fees and penalties to be referred to a collection
agency; and
\VHEREAS, cities throughout California would benefit if the la~' k changed to allow
outstanding fees and penalties. to be referred to a colleC"Jon agency. DOW. thercJore, be it
RESOLVED, by the aenew Assembly of the League of California Cities .... mbled
in Annual Conferen~ in San Francisco, October 15,1991, that the League support ~nate
. legislation authorizing government agendes to refer unpaid fees and penalties to conectio:c
agencies..
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.3. RESOLUTION RELATING TO LEAGUE TElECOMMUNlCATIONS POUCY
S2Jm;c: Jaeld Bacharach, Chair, Telecommunications Task Force,
Mayor Pro Tem, Rancho Palos Verdes
Refeuerl 19: Commiltee on Trans.portation and Public Works
PreIiminary Recomm.ndation to Resolutions Committee: A1!~=
Final Recommendation to Resolutions COmmitlee: _____ _
WHEREAS, the League'. "Action for the 90s" plan c:aIls on cities to confront issues
witb innovation in addressing critical problerm from funding sbor'UBes and environmental
deterioration. to housing issues and a transportation crWs; and
'WHERE.AS. the effective use of telecommunications by cities is one of those areas
in which needed innovation will yield the greatest benefits; and
WHEREAS, a teleconununications policy 'Ni11 provide s.ttategic op.tions availab1e to.
citir'1; acting in their roles of tele,ornmunications user, consumer and policy maker,. .and
Vt"HEREAS, a telecommunications poliC'j 'Will provid~ guii3a.l1ce 'to cities interested
in making more effective use of telecommunication applications to address current
problClru, satisfy long-term gooJs, and addr ... legislative issues; and
WHEREAS. I sped : .... .-:ommunications task (orce ha5 worked with specialists iD
the area &mdcr the auspi« .. u. -.J: lnstitute for Local Self Government research grant to
~cvclop a policy framework and action steps for citie..s.; now. therefore, be it
RESOl. YED, by th. General Assembly of the Leagu. of California Cities assembled
in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October IS, 1991, that the League adopt "A
Telecommunications Framework for Cities (sec attached Etecuuvt Summary. Praft copies
of the tun 2S--page repon are available (or revicw at the Voting Dc!e-gates Registration
Desk); and be it funher
RESOLVED. the document ·A Telecommunications Framewcik: for Cities· be
distributed to all citie ..
44. RESOumON RELATING TO TELECOMMUNlCATION
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S!l=: Cil)l of M"'[on Vieio
Referred to: COmnUltee on Traru.ponation and Public Works
Prelimjnary Recommendation to Re.s.olutioru Committee: poliO' Cpmmittee to make
rerommcndatjon at Octpber j3 1991 meetiDi
Final Recommendation to Rewluuons ComJ!ljttee: _____ _
WHEREAS. maint-aln!ng a position of global ~eadenhip during the infonnation
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and
WHEREAS, pennitting Ihe regional Bell companies to participate in the manufacture
and design 0( telecommunic:ations equipment ,,',U spur the growtb of jobs in
teltcommunications and promot-e the avaih!bHicy of beneficiaI telecom.."IlUnications to
evc:ryoDe~ and
WHEREAS, ;., 1982. the United State, manufactured and sold more than S<lOO
million worth oftc!ecommunicatiot15 equipment. wbil: in !990. the United States imported
more than $700 millinn in equipment from foreign rompetilon, resulting in ,,$15 billion
,.hift in less !han • 'deCllde; and
\\'1iEREAS, many foreign comp'titors invest nearly 10% of their revenues in
research and development, whl1e last year American telephone rompanies spent only about
1.3% of their revenues towards ~arch and development; and
WHEREAS, remO'o1ll of the manufa.."tUring restrictions on Ihe.. local telephone
companies would belp stimulate domestic iflvestment in research, deveJopment, design and
manufacture of new and innovative telecommunications technologies and faalhate access
of said innovations to the local te.lephone companies; now? therefore, be il
RESOL YEO, by th. General Assembly of the uague of California Cities assembled
inAnnuaJ Conference in San Francisco, October 15, 1991, tho< Ihe League support federal
legisLation that would, with appropriate consurr.er and industry safeguards, allow all local
telepbone companies to research. design. d~\lelop and manufactUre telecommunications
software and equipment
45, RESOUJl10N RELATING TO TELECOMMUTING
~: Los Angeies Coun:y Di-vision
Referred W: Committee on Transportation and Public Works
Preliminary Recommendation 10 Resolutions Committc:c; ARPrpye
Final Reconunendaeion to Resolutions COrruniuee:' _____ _
WHEREAS, automobile commuting corutitutes the maJor nonstationary contnoutor
to air pollution; and
WHEREAS, traffic congestion is reaching unmanageable levels in the IT!ctropolitan
areas thrGughout the state. and millions of dollars. in economic output are being lost annually
from lost produrtivit)' due to tramc congestlon; and
WHEREAS, commuting accounts for almost half of the amomoo[Je energy use in
Catifomia. and tht-rcby contributes to California's energy dependence: and
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WHEREAS, the Air Quality Manage",ent Plan cal15 for a twenty percent reduction
in commuting via telcc:ommuting by 2010; and
WHER.E.J\S, telecommuting in the public and private sectors in California has shown
significant in",eases in the productivity of telecolIlIr.uters; and
WHEREAS, telecommuting provides the mobility disadvantaged with greater access
10 employmen~ and
WHEREAS , telecommuting i5 a work option that serves as an effective tool to attract
and retain qualiiled personnel in a competitive market; now, therefore, be it
RESOL YEO, by the General Assembly of til. League of Califorr':. Citie, assembled
in Annual Conference in San Francisco, <Xtobcr 15, 1991, that the League support stale and
federGllegislation that provides incentives and subsidies for telecommuting (aJ by private
and public entities to support organizational innovation and development of te]ework
centers.. as wen M acquisition of technology; (b) (0 enhance the ability of local governments
to implemenl land use controls and other regulations to facilitate telework centers or
telecommuting satellite stations; and (cJ to support state efforts to establish telecommuting
pilot projects in the urban ar .... with local option to participate,
51. RESOLunON RELATING TO TRUCK SAfETY
~, Committee on Transportation and Public Works
Rc;fcred 10: Committee OD Transponation and Publk 'W'orks
Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutions Commi[tee: Amend and Appro-,,!:
Fmal Recommendation to Resolutions COmmittec:: _____ _
WHEREAS, last year in the United States 100,000 people we,e injured and 4,500
Icilled in traffic accidents involving tnJcks; and
WHEREAS, between 1982 and 1989, 4,800 people were kill ed and over 122, 000
were injured in truck-n:lat.ed acddent5 in Califomi:a alone; and
'WHEREAS, car passengers are .32 times more likely to die in a caI-I11JCi.': collision
tilan tile driver of tile rig; and
WHEREAS, 76% of the trucks in trud-related accidents had broken. substandard
or defective pam and 41 % of them were so poorly maintained they were immediately
ordered out of service; and
\VHEREAS,longer combination vehicle&. such as "rwin 48's· (oce true-k carrying two
48 fOOl tral1ers) measuring more than one tbird the size of a football fieJd and weighing as
much as 134,000 pounds ha"e an accident rat'! as much as two to three times that of
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WHEREAS, the violent whip-liko action which occun when trucks "'''pidly change
lanes is 3 1/2 tim'!s stronger in aiple uailer t.r'Ucks; and
WHEREAS, increased vehicle weight and size funher contn'bu tes to ::naJ ~1tenance
demands on city streets amI bridges; and
WHEREAS, highway traffic safety and the prevention of accidents is of lbe uur.ost
concern to all or us using the ~ighways; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of Ille League of California Cities assembied
in Annual Conferenoe in San Franciscc, October IS, 1991, that the League support .he
efforts to oppose increasit'lg the size and weight of commercial trlJocks; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the League of California Cities believes that the issue of truck size
and weight should be decided by the elected body with the pewer invested to make such
decisions. that is, the Congress or the United States of America, and that the CoIWCSS
should retain ilS respensib,uty to resolve this matter and should not delegate the decision
to the individual 5tate~.
Rew1utitms Referred til CnmmjltH cn Growth M.DJgement Ind Rwomt1 Ism"
46. RESOLlTnON RELATING TO REGIONAL GOVERNANCE
~: Desert Mountain Division and Growth Management and
Regional Issues Commine.e
BcfIDed to: Commiuee 00 Growth Management and RegiOnal Issues
Preliminary RecommendatLO[] to Resolutions Commiltee:.Ameod And AW[QV'
Final Reoo~endation to Resolutions Committce: _____ _
WHEREAS, the 1991 Session or the Sta<e ugislature produced various bills dealing
with regional government; and
WHEREAS. cities have every reason \0 believe that rCglonal go .... ernment W"JJ. be
again addressed by the State Legislature in one form or another in 1992 and thereafter; and
WHEREAS. lhe intention of some members of the StateL::gislature is to
dramatically alter the fundamentaI structure of local EoYemment by instituting an additional
layer of government in the form of regional government; DOW. tberefore, be it
RESOLVED, bj the General l .. sembly of the uague of California Cities assembled
in Annual Conference in San Francisco. October 15. 1991, that Lite stated polley of the
League of California Gti .. shaJl be:
1. to continue to oppose those legis.lauve proposa.t~ and polides which would vitiate
the prerogatives of Ioca.! gov~ mme 01; and
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2 to sel in motiOD task forces in eacll rogiOD, and at the state level, to work on
solutions to solve problems of regional significance that cities mu."it work: on cooperatively
and in concert to solve: and be it further
RESOL YEO, that the General Assembly of the League of California Cities reaffrrm
its Growth Management Strateg), as policy for the League.
47. RESOUiTlON RElATING TO REGIONAL GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS
~~ Monterey Bay Division
Rcfcrud to: Com.m.ittce on Growtb Management and Regional Issues
PreliminaIy R.,ommeod~tion to Resolutions Cornrnittee: ... R",e ... ~",.r,-__
Final Rtrommendation to Resolutions COrnrnittee: _____ _
WHEREAS, the cities of the Monterey Boy Division have reached consensus 00 the
following, criteria 10 be applied by the State Legislature io any proposaJ to create regional
government zgencies; now~ therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of CaJifomia Cities a>.sembled
in AnnuaJ COnferenco in San Francisco, October IS, 1991, that the League sUpfNrt
legislation that gives California cities equal representation in regional govemmtnl plam in
order to effectively coordinate planning. ronuol costs, ana ~ and nUtigate cumulative
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48. RESOLUTION BElA TING TO MEMBERSHIP ON AIR POLLUTION
CONTROL D1snucrs
~: City of Woodla~d and Monterey Boy Division
RC;ferre9 10: ('..onunitt.ee on Gro'Nth Management and Regional l~ues
Preliminary Recommendatioc 10 Resolutioru Committee: Amend and A~pmyc
Final Recommendation to Resolutions COmmittee: _____ _
Vr'HEREAS, preseGt Ia",' excludes cities from direct membership pu'tiC'ipation on the:
governing boards of unified and count)' air pollution contra: districts in California; and
WHEREAS, federal legislation, such as the ae"" Air Act and 'tate legislation have
signifii2Dtly increaJotc the authorities and responsibilities of air poUutioc oontrol districts in
local urban development and gro'W1b processe&; and
WHEREAS, state policy encourage:s urban grO'Ntll to take place in incorporated cities
wruch have ~ abilities to provide municipal services to new dtvc.lopmects.. now, therefore,
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RESOLVED, by ~ Gonoral Assembly of the League of California Cities assemb!ed
in Annual Conference in S"" Francis<.'O, October IS, 1991, that Ihe League spoosor
legislation to require direct mem!>ership participation on the governing bodies of unified and
=ty air pollution con::ol districts in California. · ....... .
(Resolulion #49 was consolidated with Resolution #4S)
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so. RESOLUTION RElATING TO URBAN GROWJ1{
Smu:s:!:: East Bay Division
Referred tc: Special Commitlee on Growth Manageme nt and Regional Issues
Preliminary Recommendation to Resolutiorui Commi tt~e :._R.,.. • ..,fSa[ __ _
Final Recommendation to Resolutions COmmittee: _____ _
'WHEREAS, cities are best suited to provide de5in:d services and infrastructure to
new development in California. being the local goyerrunent closeSl to the people; and
~ statewide goals have been adopted to foste-r orderly, compact urban
growth, to foster cost...efficient provision of urban services and Infra:c;t.'"Ucture, and to prevent
the negative environmental effects oC urban sprawli and
WHEREAS, ~ Knox.(:onese Ux:aJ Government Act specifically establishes city
spberes-of~inflL~ence as a means of funherir18 these statewide goals by providing for the
Iop:al and orderly extension of murucipal services: and
WHER.EAS, development in unincorporated counties bas resulted in inefficient and
duplkativt \~rban services and infrastructure; and
'W'HEREAS, disenchantment with count)' response to local land use and service
delh·'ery needs ha.c;.led to incorpo[alion of rounty-approved development, often as a mC'G:ns
to correct poorly planned development; and
WHEREAS, future development within cities can best avoid the problems of urban
sprawl while delivering the most cost-t'fficient and respomive services and other
infrastructure to new residents and busitJes.ses in the state; no ..... ~ therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General A.ssem bly of the League of Cali fomia Cities assemble d
in Annual Conference in San Franci5oCo, Octot>er 15~ 1991. that the League adopt as League
polil)' and suppon legi:slation to preclude futl!re urban development wiLhin unincorporated
areas of the Slate.
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ATTACHMENT A
A TELECOMMUNICA11ONS FRA.\-lEWORK FOR ClTIES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Prepared by ,be Telecommunications Task Force
Transportation and Public Works Policy Committe.
League of California Cities
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'7'M tkouk 0{ 1M 1990) will present $Ome 0{ th. most complex CJId pressing problems .bIo_
/0 sociDy. CommwtiIies today face criIicQ/ problems, from fwuJiIIg shortages CJId en,irorvnenral
~ 10 hou.rUt8 Wues, and a transportation crisis. To con/rrJnl these Uruer Mad-on.
requim inIrovatWn and updating of 1M tried and t= • (League of California Cities. ':Action
for 1M 9Os,. pact 2)
The Framework is guided by the principle that telecornrounicatiOn5 supportS innova:io", tha: can
belp cities do more in less time at less cost for more people.
Th. Problem
0-Budget limitations are. forcin& elected officials a..,d staff to manage exis.ting resources more
effectively and to seek alternative revenue sources. Cities' current investment in
telecommunitations is .ignifiQIlt and will gtCfW, but lack of coordination among depllIUIlenl>
results in inefficient UtiJizatiOD of these resources and a lack of planning for future needs.
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MunicipMI sovemments are dependent now on transportatioo and ccmmunications to conduct
the public business wbUe the community depends OD the same combinatJon 10 acass vital
services and information. lbis reliance of communieatioru will only increase as city gO\lernmeots
and cirlz:eIUi alike are forced 10 find alternatives to automobile. travel
Many dties ate: unprepared 10 utilize the full potential or aVa.J.1abJe: telecommunications
technologies effective1y:
CUrrent ~ are c-oncentr.l.ted in a re-.., departments. There 2ft few central resources for
pla:nn.ing and implementing new applications.
Consumer decision.s are orten motivated by mistake avoidance rather than meeting
current and future needs. Consideration or telecommunications applications are in1Jibjled
by the lack of knowledg.e about tot.a1 telecommuniCd.tions costs. invested capital and
physical planl
Local telecpmmunicatjqns ~ beyond the cabfe television franchise are rate. and
table television pohey iu many cities. fa11~ to address community needs.
o Federal and state legis'atures and regulatory agendes are <:hanging the rules go .... erning
telecommunications markets to create competition and spur innovation. These changes may
affect pricing and may impaalong standing p"Ublic policy, such as universaJ phone service. Cities
lack. a coherent.,. comprehensive positiorl on the role: of loc.af governments in a competitive
telec;:ommLlnicatioru marketplace.
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Cities mav implement needed innovations through more effective US< of telecommunications.
, Teleeomni.unieations suppons innovations that cae cut costs, increase effidenci¢$ and provide new
solutions to cities' critical problems.
The 'Telecommunications Framework" is • guide for elected officials and staff and outlines action
steps to (a) use teleco!llmunications more effec-dveIy 10 impro ... e city services, (b) ma=g .. total
aeleCOIIlJlllIDicatioDS inves1menl more effectively, and (e) integrate telerommunicat;ons inlo local
policies and planning 8lld regulalory powers. The Framework rerommends that cities,
o Institute comprehensive interdepartmental planning and identify a siDsle entity within the city
with the authority 10 morular and coordinate lelecommunications planning and implementation.
o ......... current and future commurucatioDS needs, not only of the city but of the rommunity.
o Develop plans fo< each municipal function which includes applications of new
telecommunications tools -from voice processing to video conferencing.
o Evaluate the total current telecommunications investments and expenses and of vendor
evaluation procedures 10 ensure thaI • variety of factors (i.e, ease of me, reliability, fl""ibility)
are considered along with price.
o Eumjne purchas.ing optior.s. especially by smaller cities (i.e .. regional telcaJInmU!lications
consortia or joint powers agreements).
o Ex.amine u\lenue optiODS such as fees for value added service, lease of conduit and o:w-keting
of excess capacity of city owned lelecommunications networks (i.e, institutional networks, radio
S)'lltelDS, el<.).
o Make telt:commurucations issues explictt in the General Plan SO that telec:ommumc:ations
requirements can be buill into new developments (underground cabling. information kiosks,
telowork =ten. el<.).
o Ensure that an present and subsequent telecommunicatiorn franchises require vcndors meet
Joral communkat1ons needs and satisfies telecommunications plans.
o Ensure legislative authori.z.ation to franchise telecommunications vendo~ using the public rights
of way.
o Seek fundir.g to suppan telecommunications planning and development sim..z1ar to funding (or
transponatiOD systems..
The Framework funher proposes that the League of California Cities cocticuc to playa Jea.dcr!.hiiJ
role in telecommunic:atior.s issues and legislative policies, and that it seek foundation grants to fund
fu!the:r education. research and development.
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