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November 19, 1992
THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
PALO ALTO I CALIFORNIA
iesolution• A49pted at the ~9'2 Annual Conference of the League o~
~forni. citi"
Members of the Council:
ThiE is an informational report. No Council a~ticn is required.
Prior to the Leaque of California Cities Annl1al Conference, which
was held in Los Angeles on October 10-13, the Council reviewed the
resolutions which were to be considered at the Conference,
determined the city's ~sit~ons on each, and instructed the
Council's voting delegate (Council Member Andersen) accordingly.
The attachaent, which has recently been ~eceived from the League,
indicates on pages 3-5 the titles of all 45 resolutions which were
considered Uf the League and contains the text of each of the 30
resolutions which were adopted by the Leaque General Assembly.
Co~cil quidelines adopted April 18, 1988 instruct that following
the Annual League COJ"'.:ference a report to Council will be prepared,
informing Council of the adopted resolutions and indicating how the
Council's delegate voted on each.
Identified below are the resolutions on which the actions by the
General Assembly differ from the positions taken by the council.
In several instances, the resolutions were amended and thus are no
longer at variance with the council's positions.
Five resolutions 'Which the Council had app=oved did not receive the
Resolutions committee recommendation for approval by the General
Assembly. Resolution!i (local elections) and Resolution 29
(annexations) were referred for fUrther study by League departments
and policy committees. A position of No Action .... as taken on
Pesolution 14 (pUblic employeeS retirement s}'stem.) Resolution 19
(water supplies) was disapproved because it would place additional
requirements on cities and Resolution 26 was disapproved because it
was interpreted as limiting the local authority of citi.es in
dealing with open space matters.
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Resolution 8 ~hich the Council had also approved (urging national
policies recoqnizin'J the linlt;:age between population, the
environment and the economy) ~ent forward to the General Assembly
with the approval ~ecomme~dation of the Resolutions Committee, but
~ substitute motion to take No Action was adopted atter divisive
debate occurred concerning the appropriateness of the .League's
support :for population policies and. the availability of family
planni~9 services.
The General Ass~ly approved five resolutions Which the cow1cil
had favored be referred for further consideration. These are
Resolutions 10, 13, 20, 32 and 33. As a result of amendments and
further di~cussion and clarification, all became compatible with
Council policias and were supported by the Council's delegate.
The Council disapproved Resolutions 27, 30 and 37. Resolution 27
which urqed repeal of the League's growth manaqement strategy and
opposed regional governance was instead referred to ccmmittee at
the recommendation of the Resolutions committee. Resolution 30,
apprcved by the General Assembly, was amended to become applicable
to all cities rather than just one, thus removing the basis for
council's opposition. Resolution 37, also approved by the General
AssemblYI had originally called for amendment of the U.S.
Constitution to protect state and local governmen~ revenue sources
and prohibit unfunaed federal mandates, but was tempered by
proposinq the alternative of a court test.
Respectfully submitted,
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Assistant to/the City Manager
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League of California Cities
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Sacramento, CA
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TO: CJ1Y MANAGERS· FOR TIiE ATI'ENTION OF M.AYORS, COUNCIL
MEMBERS, CJ1Y ATIORNEYS AND OTIiER APPROPRIATE CITY
OFFIClALS
Attac:hed are the resolutions adopted, including petitioned resolutions, at the 94th
League Annual CoDf."nce beld in Los Angele .. October 1()'13. 1992. These resolutions
"'present tile culmination of a year-long development and review process by the poliO)'
committees, by individw!! cities, and Irj League divisioll5 and departments throughout the
state. The process was open, affording literally hundreds of city officials the opportunity
to participate directly. We genuinely appreciate your involvement.
The resolutions process becomes meaningless unless every effort is made to implement
the resolutions in the spirit in which they wore approved. The League's Board of
Directors, divisions, departments, policy committees and individual city officials will be
asked throughout the ooming year to develop and support federal, state and 10<al actions
to implement these policies.
Thank you for your continued support.
Pat Castillo
~1ayor, S~e
President, League of California Cides
Don Benningboven
Executive Director
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RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
94th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
LOS ANGELES, CA
OCTOBER 13, 1992
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RNAL REPORT ON RESOLUTIONS
The AnDual Conference was beld in Los Angele. on October 1~13, 1992. The General
Resolutions Commime met on October 12, at the Annual Conference and considered a
total of 45 ,,,,,,,Iutions. (ResolutioJlS #43, 44, and 45 were initiated at the Conference by
signature of 47 designated voting delegates, pursuant to League Bylaws.)
Of the 4S resolutions, 3() resolutions were f",warded to the General Assembly fo~ adoption,
including the three initiated resolutio:lS. Five of the original resolutions were referred 10
the Board of Directors of the League for assignment to appropriate cotnmittees or divisions
cf the League for further srudy. Resolutions were referred to the Board in those cases in
which there was insufGcient information avaIlable to enable the committee to approve or
disapprove the rcwlutions ca their merit, or for which furtheT study ad review was felt
appropriate, FdJlure of the General Resolutions Committee to reconunend adoption of
these resolutions by the General Assembly does not mean that they will not receive further
consideration or be approved at a later date.
The General Assembly approved the recommendations of the General Resolutions
Comntittee on all resolutions except #24, which was amended and subsequently approved.
The resolutions adopted and reproduoed bere represent lbe policy direction that the
organization will take for 1993 and beyond. Many positions were unanimous, others were
not. However, consensus was achieved through a de!lberate and open process. We wish to
sincerely thank all city officials who served as members of policy committees, the Genera!
Resolutions Committee, and the officiaJ voting delegates of the member cities who
participated in the development of these policies.
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msmRY OF BESQIJWOlSS.
Resolutions have bnn grouped by policy comm!lt= to wr.ich they have been
~ P~. 'WIe some ..."lulions have been wsigned to more than 0""
comminee. TMse resoIUlioIlS are noted by this sign (f).
KEY TO REVIEWING BODIES
1. Policy Committee -Preliminary
2. Policy Committee -Fin.al
3. Genend Resolutions Committee
4. General Assembly
KEY ill ACTIONS IAKEN
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Approve
Disapprove ..
No Action+
Refer to appropriate poti,1'
committee for study+
~ A -Approve in Concept
ACTION AMfI.lFICATION FOOTNOTES a -Amend
• SUbject matter covered in
another resolution
.. Policy Committee will make
recommendation &1
October 11 meeting
... Existing League poli<y
..... Local authority presently eri.sts
Aa -Amend and approve
Aaa -Approve with additional
3 m endment(.)
Ra -Amend and refer as amended 10
appropriate poli<y committee
for study+
Raa -Additional amendments and refer +
Da -Amend (for clarity or brevity) and
Disapprove +
Na -Amend (for clarity or brevity) and
take No Action +
W -Withdrawn by Sponsor +
+ -Except for initiated resolutions,
resolutions Vwith this recommendation
from the General Resolutions Committee
are not reported on the floor of the
General A<sembly.
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CQMMltl be Qi'/ AI)MTh]STRA"i1VE SEB.YlCE-'l
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1 New Riverside CoUllty Division .. D D D
2 Brown Act o. D D D
3 Brown Act A Aa A A
4 Brown Act D D D D
5 Local Elections A R R R
6 Legal Fees anrl Costs R R R R
Public Recr""tional Activities
012 (ksigned following September meeling) Aa A A
COMMTITFil:' QN illMMl!l'<TIY SER"JCES
I 2 3 4
07 Illicit Drug> anrl Undocumented Perrons D 1) •
8 Population Policies Aa Aa A N
9 Social Needs A A A A
Family and Child Welfare Nutrition
10 Services D Aa A A
11 Youth Service Plan AI! Aa A A
012 Public Recteali onal Activities Aa Aa A A
13 Volunteensm R R A A
• Note, See Resolution #7 under Public Safety Committee section. The Public Safety
CoDlJIlltte.c's version DC Resolution #7 contained different language tIJan the Cmnmunity Ser .. ices
version, and was approved in that version.
COMMTITEE ON EMPlOYEE RELA l]QNS
1 2 3 4
Public Employee Retirement System
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Number K.:;y Word Index Reviev.jm~ Body Action
COMMrITEE. ON ENVIRONMENTAL OlIALOJ'
1 2 3 4
15 Solid Waste Management D D D D
16 Solid Waste Management D D D D
17 Source Reduction ,& Recycling rncenulle Fees Aa Aaa Aa A
18 Water Conservation Devices A A Aa A
19 Water Supplies D D D D
20 Water Transfers .. Aa Aa A
21 Ozone-Depleting Cbemical5 A A A A
22 Melbyl Bromide R Ra R R
23 California Coastal Commission N D D D
24 California Coastal Commission N D Aa Aa
25 Energy Reduction Goals Aa Aaa A A
26 Open Space R D D D
COMMIITEE ON GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND REGIONAL ISSUES
1 2 3 4
27 I Regional Governance R R R R
COMMlTIEE ON HOUSING. COMMlrN!JY A..''ffi EroNOMJC DEYEWPMENT
2 3 4
.28 Fire Safety Requirements Aa Aaa A A
29 Annexations .. R R R
30 Annexations Aa Aa Aa A
31 Mobilehome Parks Act A A A A
32 Council on California Competitiveness R Aa A A
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Key Word Index Reviewing Body ActiQn
COMMJJTI:E ON nmuc SAFl-.TI
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illicit Drug,; Aa
Fir. Safety R"'Iutrements Aa
Selling mega! Deadly Drugs R
Fire Resistive Roofing Aa
Grad Nite Weeks A
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COMMITTEE ON REYEN! TE AND IAXATION
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Protecting Local GoYL Reven" e Sources .. Aa
Unfunded Federal Mandates D Aa
Bur1~et Reserves D D
Smt. C<lmplian~ with Regulation Programs Aa Aaa
Property Iax Statements A A
~;QMMlTIEE Qt5 IBAtlSPOBIt.TIQ!;! A!:.!I! fl.'1lUC WQRKS
1 2 I Soundwalls Aa
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Aaa
: Iraffic Signal Iecbnologies Aa Aa
REsoumONS INmAIED BY PETITION
Resolution
ComrrJttee
Recommendation
County Hazardous Waste Management
Plans A
Ae;m:!i~iiI'c Decision Aa
Appreciation for Representing Interests of
Cities During FY 92·93 Stale Budget A
Adoption
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A A
A A
A A
A A
A A
3 4
A A
A ! A
D D
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A A
3 4
Aa A
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General
Assembly
Action
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o\DOPl'ED ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLunONS
Rnalurion$. Referred to the Cgmmittee on Admjnjs(ralh'c Services
3. RESOLUTION RElATING TO mE BROWN ACT
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City of Woodland and Deser! Mountain Division
Committee on Administrative Ser.ices
WHEREAS. for neQIly 40 years, California cities and counties have been required 10
comply with the mandates ..,f the Ralpb M. Brown Ae<, which provides notice and open meeting
requirements for local government; and
WHEREAS, lbe Sta~ Legislature, by adopting the Brown Act. believes that all local
government m..,tings ~ould be properly noticed and open to the public and is considering
amending this Act to make the requirements more stringent by requiring all meetings of local
government 10 be open, with litigation matters being tbe only exception; and
WHEREAS, the actions of the State Legislature, public commissions, boards and councHs
and other public agencies of the State of Cal ifamia ought to be made openly and their
deliberations oollducted openly; and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature is currently not regulated by sinular Sll!rutory
provisions; and
WHEREAS, because the State Legislature believes that local government ,bould adhere
to the provisions of the Brown Act. the State Legislature should also abide by similar notice and
meeting provisions; and
'NHEREAS. it is in the public interest that all State Legislature meetings and caucuses
which determine Iegisla.tion should be properly noticed and open 10 t.ie public; now, therefore~
he it
RESOLVED, by the General Assemb!y of the League of Califomia Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in Los Angeles, October 13, 1992, that the League support legi<Jati<>n
arcending the Grunsky-Bunon Act and the Bagley·Keen Open Meeting Act. whicb regulates the
oonduct of meetings of the State Legislature and other public agencies, to include provisions
identical to those of the Ralph M. Brown Act.
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012 RESOLUTION RElATIJ'IG TO PUBUC REC"REATIONAL ACTIVJTIES
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Desen/Mountain Division
Committee on Community Services and Corrunittee on
Administrative Services
WHEREAS, oftentim .. the lifestyle and leisure needs of Californians have led to an
inappropria1e use of public rights-of-way or public properties for recreational ac:tivities~ and
WHEREAS, municipalities are often preduded from providing enhanced r.crea~onal
opportunities for the public due to th~ uninsurability or cost probibitions of liability insurance,
coverages iOW"'ol'd expo5Uies, and litigation or such Oper"4tiOns under present taw.s; and
WHEREAS, in the ab<;ence of such publicly-provided recreational servi=. people
""Iuntan'ly participate in unautIJorize<l recreation ace,iti .. on public properties (such as off-road
vehicles, skateboards, snowplay, etc.} where there are inherent dang." and risks associated with
said activities; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities General Assembly in December, 1989
adopted a resolution to sponsor legislation 10 provlde certain tort immunities for public entities
and their delivery of recreational programs. facilities and speciaJ events; and
WHEREAS, the policy continues to be needed, together with a policy for expanded tort
immunities for cities related to unauthorized use of publi< property and rig/lts..,r-way for
recreational putposes; now~ therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by Ibe General Assembly of the League of Cclifornia Clties assembled in
Annual Conference in Los Angeles, October 13, 1992, that the League reiterate its need for
iegisiatioD to provide certain lort immunities for public entities and their delivery of recreational
programs, facilities and special events; and, be it funber
RESOLVED. that the League S'Jppon legislation to provide cenain ton immunities for
public: entities related to the public's unauthorized us: of publi<: property and rights-of-way for
recreational purposes.
Resolptiogs Referred to the Committee on Community Smices
9. RESOLUTION RElATING TO SOCIAL NEEDS
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City of West Hollywood
Committee on Community Services
WHERFAS. ethnic,. age, lifestyle, and socio-economic diversification continue to inr!i::ase;
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WHEREAS, ;n "rde! to preserve and enhance the quality of life in California cities, ":1}'
gO'olernment is incr • .asingly called upon to :espond to changing social needs resulting from this
dl\lerillkation ~ and
WHEREAS, ~tate and federal govemm.o:nl~ rontinue to CI.lrtail funding for social
programs, resulting in. widecing schism between service needs and service ceUyery, and local
residents are mOTe alienated and disen...lranchised from their government; and
WHEREAS. cities alone may not have the resources to address this shortfall in w..--ial
services delivery; now, therefore, be it
RESOL YED, by the General hsembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in Los Angeles, October 13, 1992. Illat the Leagu~ encourage its members
to face the challenge of social change by evaluating and defining rlleir role in responding to
social change by conducting a formal buman services needs ",-",ssment; the results of whicb
would form the basis of a community p1a.nning effort to address identified social service needs;
and, be it further
RESOL YEO, that !be League encourage the development of formal relationships
between cities and sclJoo!~ nonp."ofit agencies. the business community, and ot..~r governmental
organizations 10 provide the resources to address identified needs.
10. RESOWTION RELATING TO FAMILY AND CHIlD WELFARE NUTRITION
SERVICES
City of los Angeles
Comminee on Community Service.
WHERE.~ the current economic recession is taking a heavy toll on the entire nation,
including California, and U.S. Census data show that the numbe, of California children in
poverty increased by 40 percent during the decade of \he 1980.; and
WHEREo\S, the number of people beneath the poverty iine rationwide increa.",d during
the 1980s by 4.3 million to more than 31 million; an increasing numbe, of children were among
!be pOOl'; and
WHEREAS, difficult e-conomk conditions have impacted lowtr income families which
often may falJ apart under the economic and psychological strains of declining incomes, job loss
and/or chronic unemployment, as the cost-of·living continually goo; up; and
WrlEREAS, there is a grea.t need to protect farrulies and children who are most at risk
of being harmed by adverse ~oonomic and soci al condirions by seeking. through various
programs, to improve and expand clul d welfare services in order to keep families together; to
improve foster care placements and condltlons for children. many who may be abused or
neglected. whose own families are unable to care for them; and to provid e access to food and
better nutrition for families most in need; and
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'WHEREAS, many California cities have demonstrated concern (or the basic: weU·being
of fomilie. and c:bildr~n by advocating and implementing programs re lalive 10 family le3ve, child
care, and child support; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the Genenl Asselllbly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in Los Angeles, October 13, 1992, thGI the League support legislation thaI
would help 10 strengthen and preserve fanulies by imprO',ing ODd expanding family and child
welfare and nutrition services.
11. RESOUJTJON RELATING TO YOUTIi SERVICE PlAN
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Referred 10:
ColllIllittee on Community Services and Recreation, Parks and
Community Services Department
ColllIllittee on Community Services
WHEREAS, the impacts of change in fanuly units and social values can ne.gatively affect
the lives of children; and
WHEREAS, the state', fragmented approach to serving the needs of children is
ineffective; and
WHEREAS, the California School Boards A<Mx:iation, the California State Assoc'..ation
nf Counties, and the League of California Cities formed a loint Task Foree on Youth PoUcylO
convene summjts with Jocal government official.:i and staff throughout t.l]e statej nOW", therefore,
be il
RESOL YED, by the Genenl Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in Los Angeles, October 13, 1992, that the League urge the Governor',
leadership in the development of a comp:ehensive statewide Youth Service. Plan with input from
the summit participant'; and, be it further
RF.soL YED, that the league support legislation and encourage oooperation between
government agencies 10 elimioate barriers to public/private partnerships that could provide.
Youth Scmce PI"" without the expo""o, duplication, and confusion that currently exists.
tU. RESOLUTION RElATING TO PUBUC RECREATIONAL ACIlVITIES Jointly
referred -See Resolution 12 in Administrative Services Committee.
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13. RESQUmON RELATING TO VOLUNTEERISM
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Comm.iHe~ on Community Services
Committee on Community Services
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WHEREAS, rontinued diminishing resources have jeopardized the delivery of many
services by local govel1lI1)enl; and
WHEREAS. these services, inC':uding recreation, library, arts., and human service
programs are major elements in malntain!ng the quality of life in California communities; and
WHEREAS, voluntec::ra nationally .contnbut:. over 20 million how's annually and are
inva1uable resources in sustaining vital community services bi unselfishly giving of their time,
talents., and energies; now, therefore, be it
RESOL YEO, by the General A.""mbly of the League of California Ci ties a=mbled in
Annual Conference in La. Angeles, October 13, 1992, lha! the League promote volunteerum
in California communities by making information available to dties 011 how to develop and
maintain effective volunteer progra...'"'1S.
ReSQlutigns Rererre4 10 tbe£mn.ml"et': on Environmental QU81jty
17, RESOLUTION RELATING TO SOURCE REDUcnON AND RECYCUNG
INCENTIVE FEES
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Referred to:
Committee on Environmental Quality
Committee on Environmental OIl ality
WHEREAS, the California Integrated Waste Management Act ofl989 requires cities and
counties to recycle 25 percent of their solid waste by 1995 and SO pen::ent by the year 2(l()(}, and
V.liEREAS, currently the cost of materials that become solid waste does Dot accurately
reflect the true cost of disposal and recycling; and
WHEREAS, a front-end "source reduction and recycling incen.tive fee" at the
manufacturing stage on materials that become solid waste would have the impact of encouraging
souxce redlJction and recycling and stimulating markets for recycled materials; and
WHEREAS, revenue from a SOUTce reduction and recycling ince ntive fee should be used
to provide guaranteed funds and grants to local govermnents to assist them to implement local
household bazardous waste, >Durce reduction and recycling programs required by AB 939, to
provide financial incentives to end-users who use post-cortSumer materials, and to provide
edu.cationaJ programs about the. importance of source reduction and recycling; and
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WHEREAS. a source reduction and recycling incentive fee also promotes a market·based
signai, at the manufacturing love ~ thus cncouno@ng the reduction of •• cess packaging and
housebold hazardous material. and i"crea_ing the content of recycled material.; and
WHEREAS, the League supported AB 2213 (Sher) in 1991, an unsuccessful measure to
enact a "recycling ince:mi'"I"e fee," now, the refore, be it
RESOL YED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conferen« in Los Angel •• " O<tol>er 13, 1992, that the League sponsor legislation to
enact a source reduction and recycling incentive fee.
18. RESOLUTION RELATING TO WATER CONSER V AnON DEVICES
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Referred to:
Los Angeles County Division
Committee on Environmental Quality
WHEREAS. Callfornia9s worsening water supply si tuation requires consen-ation programs
as one means of overall management of water resources; and
WHEREAS, existing California la"" requires that wate r closets, urinals, and associated
flusbometer valves instaI1~d in new buildings must be ,",rater conservation devices, as defined
under specified national standards; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that a pre ,1980 single·farruly home could save up to 21,000
gallons of water a year if existing appliance. and fixtures, including showers, lavatory faucets.
urinals, water treatment devices, and water closets, wert replaced with conservation devices, such
as water--cffident shower beads. faucet aerators., residential reverse osmosis systems, and low·
flush toilets. among others; and
WHEREAS, it is believed that it is more efficient and effective to require replacement
of older units upon the sale of property or transfer of title thw by other mea."15, such as rebate
incentive!; nO'W, tberefore. be it
RESOL YEO, by the General Assembly of the League of California Citie, assembled in
Annual <:Onference in u,,; Angeles, October 13, 1992, that the League support legislation to
encourage the imta.llation of reasonable water conservation devic.cs in residential, commercial,
and industrial buildings prior to transfer of title. unless it can be SbOWD that a currently installed
device meets with regulatory efficiency standarru., or that t.l)e device cannot be operated witbout
imposing a health OT safety threat, or other commonly recognized exceprion; and. be it further
RESOL YED, tha~ the League work closely with the interests representtng buyers.. sellers,.
realtors, and others involved in these property transactions to develop standards to specify
exceptions, and to devise educational programs to notify all parties affected by this legislation;
and, be it further
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RESOLVED, lIlat lhe League UIge all water providers (waler distrkts, etc.) 10 use any
available conservation funds to install water conservation devices in single·family residential
dwelling units.
20. RESOLUTION RElATING TO WATER TRANSFERS
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Los Angeles County Division
Committee on Environmental Quality
'WlIEREAS, California's population and economy continue to gl ow at a rapid rate,
causing a rommensurate incre-as.e in the derrumd for water~ and
WHEREAS, despite February and March 1992 rain and subse'/Uent increase in snowpack,
California still entered into its sinh year of stat .... ide drought; and
WHEREAS, state and local go'errunent agencie" water agenci.., busineo;s, industry, and
the environmental community have all been working together to conserve and make more
efficient use of .'!.ter in California; and
WHEREAS, existing California law allows water righiS holders who initiated diversions
after 191<1 to transfer water, subject to Slate Water Re..<Olll"ces Board approval, on a temporary
or 1ong-term basis; and
WHEREAS, many pre-1914 retail water users, who are entitled to appropriative rights
without Board approvdl, and po5t-;914 users who receive water from public entili.., have
abundant suppJies of warer thal could be transferred to other users in a manner that would not
harm lhe economy or the environment of the region from which the water is being transferred;
now, therefore. be it
RESOL YED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in Los Angel.., October 13, 1992, that the Leagu e ;;upport legislation that
would authorize any retail water user with .a water allocation from a public entity to transfer the
atlocatitJn of water to another user, as ]ong as the transfer would not harm the economy or the
environment of the region ~om which the water is being uansferred Of be detrimental to other
water users; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that the League shall work with all public and private water agencies to
devise means of effective trarufer that would not jeopardi7.e the economy or environment of the
areas from which the water is transferred and would no~ r..si: existing water rights. but would
augment the supplies of areas severely impacted by the drought; and. be it further
RESOL YEO, that the League also encourage the federal government to oons.ider sinular
legislation at the national level.
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21. RESOUJTlON RELATING TO OZONE-DEPLETING CHEMlCALS
li2=: Cily of SaIl Jose
Referred to: Committee on Environmental Qualily
WHER.EAS. there is woridwide scientific consensus that the eUUSSlon of
cbJewfl.orocarbons and owne-<lepleung chemicals (CFCs/ODCs) will rosult in destruction of
the ozone layer and contnbute to global warming; and
WHEREAS, recognizing the global nature of this problem, the ciues in California have
initiated programs to reduce CFCjODC emissions in mobile air conditioning systems, foam
products, aerosol;, stenlants, balon, stationary air ronditioning systems. and solvents; and
Wh'EREAS. ely efforts dealing with mobile and stationary air conditioning systems were
recently approved for national implementation by EPA; and
WHEREAS, there is no ongoing smte or federal program regulating !be use of foam
products contaioing CFCjODC in the bwlding industry. and these foam products 3OCOunt for
approximately 30 percent of national CFCjODC consumption; and
WHEREAS, al!bough voluntary local efforts nove resulted in a significant reduction in
the use of solve.ts containing CFCsjODCs, use of such solvents in much of the rest of !be state
and nation continues; DOW. therefore: be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of !be League of California aties assembled in
Annual Conference in Los Angeles, October 13, 1992, th.at the League urge the state to taJc:e all
steps necessary to ban the use of CFCsjODCs in foam products used in building construction
aod remodelin,!. and solvents; and, be it furtber
RESOLVED, !bat the League of California Cities request the National League ofaties
to support appropriate federal legislation.
24. RESOUTnON RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMlSSION
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Referred to:
Los Angeles Count} Division
Ccmmittee on Environmental Quality
WHEREAS, lbe California Coastal Commission is lbe ageD")' cbarged with the
responsibilily of bandling local development appeals Challenging a local agen cy's rompliance with
its certified Coastal Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, each year local agen.cies and lbe State Coastal Commission spend hundreds
Gf thousands oi dollars to defend unwarranted appeals, a cost lbat Wetches limited local and
state resouTces~ and
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WHEREAS, each year an extraordinary amount of appeals without merit are filed with
Ibe Callfornia Cc>asW Commission; and
WHEREAS, the California Coa;ta1 Commission currently doe. not <horge any appeal
fees; now, therefore, be it
RESOL YED, by the Geueral Assembly of the League of California Cities .... mbJe~ in
Annual Conference in Los Angeles, October 13, 1m, that the League support legislation to
discourage frivolous appeals to lbe Ccnuni;sion by requiring the California Coastal Commission
10 establish reasonable fees for filing coastal development appeals, which are refundahle if th.
appeal is su=tSf\U.
25. RESOLlmON RElATING TO ENERGY REDUcnON GOAlS
.52=: City of San Jose
Referred ro: Committee on Environmental Quality
WHEREAS, energy efficiency and conservation are k.eys to ensuring adequate resources
with minin;a] environmental degradation for the 21st Centu!),; and
WHEREAS, local governIIrenlS are constrained by fis<:allimitations in providing programs
and offering seMces by which government, residents, and businesses may acltieve energy
conservation gnals; and
WHEREAS, local goverwr,ents should adopt energy conservation goals of 10 percent
increased energy efficiency by the year 2000 as compared to 1990, as adopted by the City of San
J<>se in its Sustainable Cities Strategy; now, therefore, be it
RESOL YED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in Los Angeles, October 13, 1992, that the League urge the stale to adopt
legislation enabling local government!! to assess fees and charges to implement strategies and
programs to achieve 10 percent energy conservation goa1s by the year 2000, or any higher energy
conservation goal that has been adopted as part of an air quality management plan.
ResolutiOn' Referred to tbe Committee 0J1 HQusing. Cgmmunity and Economic DnelQPmmr
.28. RESOLUTION RE[."TING TO FIRE SAFe,.,. REQUIREMENTS
S!lii=;
Referred to:
I.os Angeles County Division
Committee on Housing. Community and Economic Development
and Committee on Pu bUe Safety
WHEREAS, the State Building COOe currently addr .... s covered malls, by definition, bu\
does nol address mini-malls in that definition; and
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WHEREAS, since the State Building COOe d~ not define mini.mall5, fire separation
&ad fire sprinkler requirements for mini·malls ore ambiguous; and
WHEREAS, all covered malls are required '.0 be fully sprinklered; and
WHEREAS, fire separations between roo= in mini·malls often extend only from the
floor to the ceiling. and not into the attic space to the roof and the mansard~ :tnd
WHEREAS, firefighters ar~ e>periencing severe life safety and suppres.;ion hazards at
mini·mall fir .. dne 10 mansard coilapse and rapid fire spread in the attic spaces and mansards
that lack fue separations; now, therefore, be it
RESOL YED, by the General Assembly of the lLague of California Cities assembled ;.n
Annual Conference in Los Angeles, October 13, 1992, tIlat th. League support amending the
State Blillding Code and Unifonn Bn!1ding COO. to require fire sprinkle ... in all commercial
occupancies over 3,000 square fee~ and provide tw<>-hour fire separations per 3,000 square foot
increments; and, be it fur.her
RESOL YEn, that the League request the SLate Fir. Marshal to recommend appropriate
amendments to the State Building Standards C<>mmission to prevent the spread of fire between
tenant improvement occupancy spaces in muhiple occupancy mini-malls.
3lJ. RESOUmON RELATING TO A'INEXATIONS
~: City oi Watsonville
RdeJ"Wi t9: Committee OD Howing, Community and EconomiC" Development
WHEREAS. current state Jaw prohibits cities from annexing property across county lines;
and
WHEREAS, other entities within the state, such as school distIic:u:, \013.ter management
agencies, fire districrs.. commurJty service districts., iind other special districts are able to serve
the public in multiple counties; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in Los Angeles, October 13, 1992, that the League .uppon legislation to
allow the cities to annex property across county ilnes.
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31. RESOLUTION RELATING TO MOBlLEHOME PARKS ACf
Sswm: Ci'Y of Esroodid a
Referred l<!; Committee on HO!.lsing, Community and Econorulc Development
WHEREAS. the League of California Cities lS an orgarJzatkm traditionally supportive
of the con.:ept of cil)' government; and
WHEREAS, under Ti:le 25 of the California Code of Regulations every city and county
is required to enfore<: the Mobilehome Parks Act and regulations, which are adopted pur.;uant
thereto. relating to Ir.aD.ufactured homes. mobi1ehome~ recreational vehicles. and accessory
buildill8S; and
'WHEREAS, cities and counties bave the ability m either ac~ept or reject enforcement
authority oC the Mobilebome Park< Act 3lYJ its related regulations, but bave no ability or control
over the nature and content of the provisions of the Mobilehome Parks Act or its implementing
regulations; and
WHEREAS, traditional wnlng matt.r.; in mobilebome parks include regulating setback>,
setting lot lines when roacbes move in and out, establishing density of units traffic and ensuring
cireulation and pedestrian safety, all ofwhicb are site-spedfic in nature and which increase the
importane<: of using local decision-making and local mecbanisms, such as citizen groups,
planning proee&, professional staff, and planning commissions \hat already exisl; >md
WHEREA.S. there is a need to harmonize the nee.j for 1oca1 controL in bitc.-specific
waing matte~ with the existing policies of stale law tbat encourage uniform reguffition
statewide; and
WHEREAS, the Mobilehome Parks Act is a uniform SYSlem of .tate regulations
established by noo-<olected officials; and
WHEREAS. because local jurisdiC'Jons have a gTeater responsibility than merely
"policing" s.tate law, a process to eru13.nce decision·mliker accessiblUty L'1d accounta.bm~ should
be deveioped. a process that will henefit both park O\lr,TIcrs and residents; and
WHEREAS, it would be helpful to clarify the procedures that currently exist in limilCd
form, and the circumstances under which enforcement authority of state reguIatiom is
transferred to and fIOm local jurisdictions; now, therefore. be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the league of California Cities assembled in
Annual Canference in Los Angeles, October 13, 1992, that the League strongly support
legiSlation to amend the Mobilehomes ParlG Act and its implementing regulations, to create a
process that Yo-m enable cities and counties to have the ability to accept., modify. or reject
provisions of Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations as it pertains 10 land use matters
in mobilehome parks, based upon specific circumstances unique to the local jurisdiction; and,
be it further
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RESOLVED, that 1M League support legislation to further efforts to clarify areas where
uniform regulat~ons for mobilebome parks are ntcessary on a -statewide bas~ and to clarify
areas where nexJbiliry t(l resolve site-speciflc local situatio~ is neceS!ID)'.
32. RESOLUl10N RElATING TO COUNClLON CAllFO&~ COMPE11TlVENESS
~: Desert/Mountain Dimion
Rcfeue4 to: Committee on Housing. Community and E<:onomk Development
WHEREAS, in De.:ember, 1991, Goveroor Pe.e Wilson appointed a Council on
California Competitiveness; and
WHEREAS, Governor Wilson asked that the Council make recommendations to the
Governor an ways to remove barriers to job creation within the state and to make the slate
competitive for the future; and
WHEREAS, Governor Wilson also asked the Council to make its r=mrnendations
promptly; and
WHEREAS, the Council on California Competitiveness has submitted its
recommendations to the Governor; and
WHEREAS, said report reconun.nds surotantial change in the relationship be!Weon
gC'VCtnment and business within the State of CalifO!'"Ja; nQ'A.'j therefore, be it
RESOL YEO, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in Los Angeles, October 13, 1992, that the League support creation of a
League Task Force which would include representatives from eacb League policy committee,
to determine the appropriateness of the .ecomrnendations of tbe Council on California
COmpetitiven ..... and pUmJe the implementation of appropriate recommendations.
ResolytiQDS Referred 19 the Commi.n~ on Public SJJety
.7. RESOLUTION RElATING TO illiCIT DRUGS
~: Orange C<lu nly Dimio"
Referred to: Committee on Community Services and Committee on Publk Safety
WHEREAS, the laok of ""cure borde" and shores has allowed large quantities of illegal
drugs to enter California and the reSt of the nation. expvsing both youth and adults to the
tragedies of drug addiction and citizens to drug·related criminal aai,ity; and
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WHEREAS, a major effort using federal resources should be put forward to secure our
borders anrl shores; now, therefore. be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Ci:ies assembled in
Annual Confere~ in Los Angeles, October 13, 1992, that the League urge the National League
of Cities to encourage the President and Congress to increase federal resource." in order to stem
the flow of illicit drugs through the cation', borden; and sb,,'es .
• 28. RESOLUTION RELATING TO F1RE SAFETY REQUIREMEI\'TS Jointly referred
See Resolution 28 in Housing. Community and Economic Development Committee.
33. RESOLllTION RELATING TO SElllNG !ll.EGAL DEADLY DRUGS
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Referred tQ:
Tim NadeT, Mayor. Chula Vista
Committee on Public Safety
WHEREAS, the continuing easy availability of deadly illegal drugs in California, such as
crack, methampbetamine, heroin. and PCP, impose an increasing cost on society and the
economy; and
WHEREAS, such drugs are causing a majority of the crime in this ,tate by filling prisoru;
and logjantming Ibe criminal justioe system at conoMerable expense to the state, and by also
adding to the cost of heal,h car< and eduoa,ion; and
WHEREAS, the use of these drugs adds to the welfare roUs, causes family breakups and
is the primary cause bebind most cases of domestic violence and neglect of children; and
WHEREAS, the FY 1992-93 budgel crisis has made it amply clear that the stale cannot
afford to continue to do business as usual; essential servi<:es to the public, as well as any hope
for our future, \Twill be at ri"iok as long as the state continues to condllct business as usual; a.rid
'WHEREAS, the burdens imposed .. :m state resources by the drug crisis will continue
unabated, as long as the merchants of deadly drugs are released back inlo communities to
continue preying OD the young for Ltteir own profit; and
WHEREAS, the illegal drug business continues to deprive our youth of opportunity, and
create unsafe neighborhoods and schools and less produelive businesses, leading to a downward
spira: in all of the social institutions, as well as the economy; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities in a resoI"tion in 1989, called on the state
to enact a life imprisonment penalty for sellers of deadly drugs, which tlle state ha., thus far
failed to act on; and
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WHEREAS, while imprisoning dealers who are already causill8 the majority of prison
spa= \0 be occupied will temporarily increase incarceration costs. the effect of life
imprisonment will in the long~mn reduce incarceration costs; now, t.1ere(ore. be it
RESOLVED, by the General A,scmbly of the League of california Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in Los AD~eles, October 13, 1992, that the League urges the State of
California to implement its 1989 resolution calling on the state to implement a life imprisonment
penalty for the deAlers for profit of deadly drugs. ",1m an aim to !in;,;ly provide a meaningful
deterrent to an activity which is Imposing massive economic, flSCal, and social costs on the
people of ocr state; and, be it furtber
RESOL YEO, that lbe League of California Cities respectfuUy suggests to the Stale
Legislature that implementation of the new sentencing law could be contingent on pas;age of
a bond issue placed on the ballot to provide funds for the construction of no-frills prisons ior
drug d • .alers, unll1 such time as a decline in illegal drug sale activity leads to the emptyill8 of
existing prison spaces.
34. RF.50LUTION RELATING TO FIRE RESISTIVE ROOFING
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Referred to:
Fire Chief.s Department
Committee on Public Safety
WHEREAS, in October 1990, the League of california cities passed Resolution 43
requesting the League to support a sludy of the effectiveness of fire resistive roofing in reducing
the loss of life ane: property due 10 fire and to identify how cities may be more effective in
inaeasing fire and life safety Ihrough fire resistive roofing; and
""HEREAS, the Fire Chiefs Department of the i.eaooue clevelope<l funding sources and
a work plan to achieve this study over a two-year period under the auspices of tne Institute fOT
Local Self Govemmen~ resulting in a position paper that identifIed the California fire situation,
hazards of combustible roofing and the benefits that can be deriyed from adorting fire r .. i5tive
roofing standards; and
WHEREAS, the study has revealed fire resistive roofing standards can result in .ignifican!
savings of life and property in restdential occupancies; and
WHEREAS, Ihe fire danger of combustible "'ood roofs has been wen demoTl5trated over
many years, as their combustibility has contributed greatly to the severe fire Slc.rms ar,d
accompanying flIe losses that have devastated many California communities; and
WHEREAS, in the last two yean since the resolution was adopted by the League, major
fires have continued to oaur in which CDmbuSlible roofmg material has contn1mted greatly to
the loss of lives and structures including in 1991, the Oakland "Tunnel" fire in which 2S deaths
occurred, involved 1,600 acres and destroyed 3,354 structure,; in 1992 the Calaveras County "Old
Gulch" fire which involved 17,386 acres and destroyed 117 strucrures; and the Shasta County
"Fountain" fire which invoIvell 64,000 acres and destroyed 574 structUres; and
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WHEREAS, the State of California, bas recognized the extreme hazard of combusuble
roofing .. .,d bas adopted legislation in August and Se.ptember 1992, that mandates roofing
standards of & minimum Class "C' in all areas of tbe State and a minimu m Class '"8" in areas
desibflll,ed as "High Risk;' and
WHEREAS,. lire roof coverings are te5ted and rated for fire resistance a.g.ai.mt 5e\'crc fire
expcsure (Cless 'N); moderate fire exposure (Class "B"); light fire exposure (Class "C'); and
WHERE.A.S, many communities fate fire hazardous COl'lGitions of serious potentiaJ fire
exposure appropriate for rooflng of Class "A II protection from "severe fire exposure," and
WHEREAS, over 260 local governments in California have made tile effort to enact
ordinances to require fire resistive roofing as part of tIleir sound planning for community fire
proteeticm; and
WHEREAS, wund puhli< pelicy call> for local government 10 adopt many Iypes of public
safety standards, includjng fire resisti-I"e roofing requLremeots, that best mee: their unique
conditions and put into place effective polldes to c0ntrcl their fire risks in a cost-e.ff~ ... re
manner; DOW", theretoie, be it
RESOL YED, by the General Assem!>ly of tile League of California Cities assembled in
Ann>JaI CDnference in Los Angeles, October 13, 1m, tIlat the League adopt the Fire Chiefs
DepartmenCs position paper and its recommendation to encourage member cities to adopt
ordinances tha1 recognize the fire bazardous condition.~ that exist and require fire resistive
roofing standards that meet the fire protection requirements of their communities.
35. RESOumON RELATING TO GRAD NITE WEEKS
Sa=:
Referred tp:
Orange CDunly Division
CDmmittee on Public Safely
VlHEREAS. recent studies have shown that tee·nage drivers are iriVolved in one out of
every five fatal motor vehicle accident5i; and
WHEREAS, graduation rank" as one of the highest inju.-y fatality times of tile year; and
WHEREAS, providing a drug-and alechol-free graduation celebration results in a
significant reduction in driving deaths., injuries and arrests involving su bsunce abuse; and
WHEREAS, Grad Nile parties $Crve as positive models and invoI .. ·e students, parents,
schools and communities in pro·viding alternative substance-free ce1ebrCltion.s; and
WHEREAS, this rne=ge is spreading t" students and parents througbout California and
the: nation; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the Leogue of California Cities assemtoled in
Annual Conference in La; Angeles, October 13, 1992, tll.a\ the League dedare, June 1 through
30 of each year to be Grad Nite Weeks in California in recognition of tho oontinued
commitment of citie5 to promote substance-free school celebrations; and, be :t f.:..-.... ';OCi
RESOL YED, thaI the League encourages all cities in California 10 express their support
for safe and sober graduation celebrations by declari.'g June 1 through 30 to be Grad Nite
Wub in their communities.
Resolutign" Refm:cd to the Cpmm1nee on Revenge and Tlqtlpn
36, RESOumON RElA TINO TO PROTECTING LOCALGOYEAA'MENTREYENtlE
SOURCES
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Referred to:
City of Rohnert Park and Desert/Mountain Division
Revenue & Taxation Policy Committee
WHEREAS, the majority of California resideuts live within the boundaries of
inoorporated cities; and
VlHEREAS, such cities are responsible for provic.f\ng basic services such as police, fire,
paramedic,. street maintenanee. parks and recreation. storm drainage, wastewater reclamation.
and a variety of comparable service. to these residents; and
WHEREAS, in recent yean, the California Leg(slature and the Governor have e.htDite<l
an increasing inclination to reduce or eliminate subveolions and 10 divert local revCDUc sources
to balance the state budget; and
WHEREAS, the California Legis.!ature and the Governor have demonstrated a tendency
to impose state~mandated programs upon municipal governmeot without providing additional
revenues for the implementation of sLlch programs; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned actions have been compounded by the California
Leg(sl3ture" propensity to adopt, and the Govern"r's propensity to sign, legislation authorizing
county governments to charge fees to city residents. for ::.ervices paid for from general tax
revenue, of the CXlunty in the uninoorporaled areas of the county, thereby effectively double
!aXing municipal residents for such services; and
WHEREAS, each of these actions have threatened tho financial stability of municipal
governments throughout the State of California and have compromised the ability of local
government to provide basic services to the majority of California residents; now, therefore, be
it
RESOL YEO, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in Los Angeles, October 13, 1992, tnat the League conlinue as a high
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priority, the examination of the feasibility 01 an initiative: oonstitutionaJ amendment to anal..'l the
following:
A. Constitutional!" protect municipal revenu-:.s from redaction or redistribution by action
of the State of California, and restore sub\rentions flo\\lng to California cities;
B. Constitutionally prevent the state, or any county wilbin the stale, from levying a fee
for any PUfJ>05e on any municipal government, or u;xm any municipal resident, to pay for
any service provided to any resident of the ,I.ate. or to any resident of any count)' within
the state, through a.."'tY state revem ~e source or through any county revenue source. 1be
specific purpose of this amendment is \0 recognize that all municipal tID.l'ayers pay taxes
to the state and to the county in which they reside and these taxe5 should, a, a matter
of principle., acquire the same s.el'vkes for municipal residents as they acquire for other
residents of the state or for the residents of unincorporated areas within a county; and
C. Assure that the State of California shall not require local government to implement
any law or .. 'l}' program adopted by the California Legislarure and the Governor, unless
tho program is fully funded by the Slate oi California and unless the revenue therefor
repre;eots additional revenues to municipali des.
37. RESOLUTION RELATING TO UNFUNDED FH'ER~ MANDATES
~: DesertfMountain Division
Refeued tQ: R~nue & T .... tion Policy Committe.
WHEREAS, in r~nt yoars, the Congress of the United States and the Pre,iJent have
exhIbited an increasing inclination 10 impose federal government-mandated laws or programs
on the sta\eo without fuIJy funding saId programs witll revenue; and
WHEREAS, in recent years, Congre~ and the President have exhIbited an increasing
inclination 10 reduce levels of funding for laws and/or progra.-ns previously mandated on the
states wlule continuing to require that the said laW"S Of programs be enforced or operated by the
states; and
WHEREAS, the effect of these actions has hampered the ability of the State of California
to serve its citizens, has threatened tile filWlcial .tability of state and local governments
throughout the state. and bas compromised the abIlity of saId governments to provide hasic
services to their citizens, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in Los Angeles, October 13, 1992, tIlat the League:
1. Support steps such ~ a court test and/or the enactmetH of an amendment to the
Constitution of the United States of America, to protect the revenue source, of ,tate and local
governments;
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2. 'lMt.aid court test and/or amendment shall seek to atu!in the following:
0) To 3SS'1re that the federal Eo\'emment sball not require state and/or 10C2l
governments to implement any law or any program adopted by the Congress of
the United States and signed by the Pre'iden~ or passed into law by the CoDETess
over the President's veto, unless the .aid program is fully funded by the
govemmetlt of the United States and unless the revenue therefor f-epresents
additional reven:ues to implement said la\\lS or programsi
b) T" assure that the federal government ,ball not reduce funding for any law or
any program previously adopted by the Congress of the United States and signed
by the Prc.<;den~ or passed into law by the Congress over the President's veto, and
mandated on state and/or 100;1 governments, unless the federd! government .ball
at the same time reduce the <os1 of said laws or programs to the level of funding
provided by the federal govemment;
3. That the League of California Cices shall enoourage the National League of Cities
to seek and support a court test and/or constitutionaJ amendment for dIe purposes stated heTein
and shall support the approval of such an amendment by the Congress; or, in the alternative,
the ea1Jing of a Constitutinnal Convention for the purpose of adopting said amendment; and
4. That copies of this resolution shall be distnbuted to other organizations of
municipalities, such as the CalifOTnia State Association of ('=tios, the National Urban League,
etc.
39. RESOLUTION RELATING TO STATE COMPUANCE WITH REGULATION
PROGRAMS
lill=: City of Woodland
Rdeue-d tQ: Committee on Revenue and Taxation
WHEREAS, 1he State Legisl2ture passes legislation mandating locaJ govt.rnment to
develop and implement regulatory programs with partial or no funding to implement these
programs; and
WHEREAS, state-mandated regulatory program.; "ith partial or no fu.ding create a
financial hardship on Clty and county governments, often requiring the legislative bodies of these
entities to divert funding from locaJ programming to state·manda.ted programs and activities; and
WHEREAS, it is Dot the desire of Qlifomia cities to raise fees or increa.se taxes to cover
the costs of state regulatory programs; and
WHEREAS, the state should not impose financially burdensome regulatory programs on
cities and counties if the state does not also c{)mply with the regulatory programs; and
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WHEREAS, many state-mandated regulatory programs aT< wortilwbile and intended to
preserve the health and welfare of tne residents of the state; and
WHEREAS, it is important for the state to ..,t an example for local government by
complying with all regulatory mandates c! the State LegisJature; nOON, therefore, be it
RESOLvPJ), by the General Assemboj of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in I.h.; Angeles, October 13, 1992, thaI the League urge the state to comply
with aU regulatory progra.tn5 the state requires of cities and countiesj aPd high right the inequities.,
through the media, citing examples where tbe state exempts itself from its own mandate:; and
regulations.
40. RESOWTION RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX STATEMENTS
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Referred to:
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Committee on Re\'enue and Taxation
WHEREASt a number of government agencies receive a portion or the 1 percent
property tax that property tax owners pay eacb year; and
WHEREAS, counties are Dot currently required to itemize propeny tax statements to
clearly show the property owner the amount that each aBency recciv~ of the I perceDt tax that
is paid by the taxpayer; and
WHEREAS, it has become increasingly difficu 11 to educate the public bow tax dollars are
distn"bined; and
WHEREAS, property !Woners have an inherent right to know where property tax dollars
are distnouted and how the revenues are spent.; now. therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General ........ mbly of the League of California Cities .. \Sembled in
Annual Conference in Leos Angeles, October 13, 1992, that the League support legislation to
require counties to itemize the 1 percent property tax to clearly show the taxpayer the amount
that each agency receives of the 1 perce nl property tax.
Re$oJutinns Referred to the Commilt~nsponation and PubHc \\'000
41. RESOUJTION RELATING TO SOVNDWALlS
!lll=: East Bay Division
Referred to: Committee on Transportation and Public Works
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WHEREAS, as highways ami freewaY' are widene<! throui1Iout the state, the vehicu'''''
sound levels rise; and
"WHEREAS. there are federal reEUlations TeG,uiring consideration of mitigation measures
to attenuate the noise and these mitigations often take the form of soundwalls; and
WHEREAS, noise mitigation sbould consider residel2ts thing on all levels of structures
near freeways and should consider the topographic relationship of the freewa~ to the residents;
and
WHEREAS, re=rcb is neeckd into new and existing technologiesLtSed throughout the
countJy, including the use of recycled materials which will help ~tte"u.te the noise geilerated
by traffic on state highwaY' and freewaY'; and
WHEREAS, there is • concern that naise levels are incrused in neighborhoods not
inunediately adjarent to the freeway ofter the installation of soundwalls; and
WHEREAS, research is needed into new and existing technologies addres,<ting alternatives
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RESOL YEO, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in Los Angeles, October 13, 1992, that the League should support
legislation, 10 require CALTRANS to consult fully with each city, by panicipating in public
meetings or hearings with the city counet1s and the public involved, wben soundwalls and
alternative mitigations are planned; and, be it further
RESOL VEO, that the League direct a letter to the Director of CAL TRANS asking for
early and full involvement of local jurisdictions; and, be it further
RESOLVED, CALTRANS should perform sound studies before and after <onstructiou
of soundwalls in internal "eighborhoods as part of any mitigatioD monitoring program; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, to ask CALTRANS to undertake research and development addressing
nois-~ attenuation and nee~ arising from pCl.'it soundw-all construction, and addressing needs
resulting from further mitigation monitoring progralr,s.
42, RESOumON RELATING TO TRAFFIC SIGNAL TE<;:HNOLOGIES
~: Ci ty of San Jose
Referred to; Committee on Transportation and Public Works
WHEREAS, substantial amounts of electrical eDergy are utilized dail)' by traffic sigual
systems throughout the State of California; and
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WHEREAS. the energy we<l for the .. system; is primarily produced through the use of
fOO5il fuel and nuclear energy wLich produce emissions and w .. te materials that contribute to
the long-term degradation of our environment; ond
WHEREAS, local agencies lI,at are responsible for th~ maintenance and operation of
these traffic signal systems must allocate a. portion of their limited fiscal resour~s fo: the en.:rgy
utilized by the .. s-jStomo; and
WHEREAS. cost effective technological advances have been made, suen as Lite Emitting
Diode (lED) light sources and solid state dimming contro\;' that can be applied to traffic signal
S}"Iems to signiJican~y reduce the amount of electrical energy consumed; and
WHEREAS, in the receotly passed lntennodal Surface Transportation and Efficiency Act,
the federal government has speciJic:aJ1y targeted such technological applications in its fundill8
of Intelligent Vehicle Highway System (JVHS) projects; and
WHEREAS, in an effon 10 &1ecrea<;,e our state"s dependence on domestic and foreign
energy resoutces, the State of California, through many technical and financial assistance
programs. offers supp"n for local agencies to increase the efficiency of their traffic signal
systems; now, therefore. be it
REroUTED, by the Gener41 Assembly of the Lengue of Californi. Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in L<>s Angele" October 13, 1992, that the League support effons to reduce
energy cunsumption wough me app1.icatlOD of avall>!>le technologies in the field of traffic signal
control where cost effective.
43. INITIATIVE RESOumON RElATING TO COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLANS
Patricia E. Sause<lo, Vice Mayor. San Jose
\VHEREAS, the State of Califorrua authorized and encouraged Counties. to plepare
Hazardous W .. te Management Plan.;; and
WHEREAS, the State of California required the DepanmeDt of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC) to review and approve count)' hazardous waste management plans; and
WHEREAS, the State of California required the DTC"c to review and approve
resubmltted county hazardous waste management plans. ""'ithin 90 da)"ii of receipt of revised
plans~ and
WHEREAS, a DTSC approved hazardous wao;te management plan provides for the
reduction and disposal of the State's hazardous 'W'3.Stc, fair distnbution of bazardous waste
facilities and 'i!ttcmpu. to retain locaJ ~ontrol of land use decisions; and
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WHEREAS, lack of ." approved b"""dous was,e management plan rescIts in a loss of
!ocallant:3 usc control and of proper management of hazardous was,tes; and
WHEREAS. Counties and Cities, as well as the staff of the D"p';C bave worked together
for over five years to prepare apprevable hazardous waste management plans including mutually
agreed tUne lines; and
WHEREAS, following "solutioD of all ouutanding issues the regional staff forwarded
10 the oenttal DTSC office the redroft hazardous ... .,t. management plans of the Bay Area
round .. for opproval; and
WHEREAS, the central DTSC office rdused '0 act on resubmitted plans. notifying all
counties with unapproved and resubmitted 1-azardous waste management plans. (in Sdptember
16, 1992, that they would "no longer revi. : or rake action to approve or disapprove oounty
hazardous waste management plans"; now, therefore. be it
RESOL YED, by the General Assemhly of the League of california Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in Los Angeles. October 13, 1992, Ibat Ibe League urge cities to contact the
DTSC cequesting immediate review and action OD currently submitt~d hazardous waste
management plans and action aD any other hazardous waste management plans within 90 days
of submittal; and, be it further
• RESOLVED, that the League sponsor le~latiQn requmng 90 day review and action by
the DTSC an county hazardous waste management plans with • proviso that DTSC nonaction
results in automatic approval of county hazardous waste management plans.
44. INITIATIVE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE AEROSPACE DECISION
Orange County Division, League of California Cities
\VHEREAS, the California. cou.rts upheld the claim of a conso!'l.ium of aerospace
companies for a refund of stale and local sales taX lunds; and
WHEREAS. the amount of the initial claims is approaching S I billion and a subsequent
action may double that amount; and
WHEREAS, payment of these refunds will be deducted directly from sales tax revenue
paid to state and local governmentS; and
WHEREAS. California is in the m.id~t or a. severe economic rece~sion and government
buc~ets at all 1evels are in crisis; and
WHEREAS, the ultimate beneficiary or the Aerospace refund is the federal government;
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'WHEREAS, the federal government has the authority in va..-ious ways to forgive or
mitigate these costs to State and locaJ government.~; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the League of California Ci~ies, urges the President of the UI"'.ited
States and respomible federal officials to recognize the severe economic hardship to the people
of California created by the Aerospace refund and to take appropriate actions to forgive, or
mitigate the costs thereof; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that tile League of California Cilies urges each of its member cities and
the League of California Cities to approve similar resolutions and to take all appropriate actions
to inform federa1 officials of the burden to California erealed by the Aerospace refund.
45. AN INITIATIVE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPREClA1l0i'i FOR
REPRESENTING mE INTERESTS OF OTIES DURING TIfE FISCAL YEAR 1992·
93 STATE BUDGET ADOPTION
~: Cit)" of Santa Barbara
ViHEREAS, state and local governments in California have experienced declining
revenues to support ongDing governmental serilices; and
WHEREAS, cities throughout the state adopted balanced budgets in June of 1992 whicb
had already curtailed certain services and eiunlnated bundreds of permanent positions; and
Vw'HEREAS, the California State Legislature and Go .... ernor considered several proposals
for diverting locally generated taxes away from municipal services to support state funded
programs; and
\VHEREAS, California ci ties were represented by the League of California Citie s to the
Governor and State Legislature Ciuring tbe state budget deliberations; and
WHERE ... \S, the staff of the Lesg'.le of CaliforniO! eWes and i!l particul2!" Exe~ . ..11!l,'e
Director Don Benningho'ien, executed a successful. campaign to keep cities informed of the
several state proposals and their potential reductions of revenues to cities, to communicate to
the Governor and the State Legislature Lie needs of citit"s and the impacts of the severa]
proposed ruts on ~ssentia.l municipal sen-ices, and to formulate and advance alternatives for the
Governor's and Legislature's consideration; a.'1d
WHEREAS, the League staff and in particular Mr. Bennjngboven, conducted their
advocacy with the highest integrity, .... inning commendation from Governor Pete Wilson for their
ethical and above board representation of cities; and
WHEREAS, the losses of local property tax re'r'enues to the cities of California were
minimized due to the good ,Iiorts and skills of th" League staff and MI. Benninghoven; and
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WHEREAS, California cities can expett 10 rely 88&in on the effectiveness of the LelI&ue
of California Cities staff ill representing city interests during the next .tale budgEt adoption
process; now, <herefore, be it
RESOLVED. by the General Assembly of Ibe League of California Citi .. iWClIlbled in
AmmaI Coni.renee in La> Angeles, October 13, 1992, iliat Mr. Den Benninghoven and the
Lea&ue of California Cities staff involved in state budget deliberations be recognized in
appreciatiOD for their oulSlalldine acltieve!DeDts in protuting funding of servi= 10 the citizem
of the cities of the Slate of California.
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