HomeMy WebLinkAbout0607.093December 9, 1993
THE liONOR.'JILE CITY COUNCIL
PALO ALTO; CALIFORNIA
Members of the council:
This is an information report. No council action is required.
Prior to the League of California Cities Annual Conference, which
was held in san Francisco on October 16-19, the Council reviewed
the resolutions which 'Were to be considered at the Conference.
determined the City's positions on each, and instructed the
CO\L~il's voting delegate accordingly.
Council guidelines adopted April IB, 1988 instruct that following
the Annual League Conferance a report to Council will be prepared,
informing Council of the adopted resolutions and indicatinq how the
Council's delegate voted on each.
The attachment r which has recently been received from the Leaq'..1e~
indicates on paqes 3-5 the titles of all 42 resolutions which were
considered 1:::y the League arid contains the text of each of the 31
resolutions which we,re adopted by the Leaque General l\ssembly. The
City of Pale Alto submitted. Resoiution 18 rega.rding ~-astewater
treatment plants and watershed manaqement plans, which was approved
by the General Assembly.
The aaan4ment which ~,e City urged be incorporated into Resolution
6 regardinq hazardous recreational activities was also approved.
The actions by the General Assembly wer~ conGistent with t.."'le
councilrs instructions to its voting delegate, with the following
exc@ption§.:
The General A6sambly approved Resolution Zi relating to ~erican
products whereas the council had recommended no action~ The
concern raised in the Leaque policy committee, with which council
concurred, was the difficulty in determining which products ~ere
actually manufactured ~y American workers.
CKR:607:93
......
. . . ~
Paqe Two
The Council had directed disapp~oval of Resolutions 25 and 26 which
dealt with qroup home facilities and residential caTa tacilities~
The Count;il's view was that greater lo.:al revie'W authority m:ust be
accompanied by some mechanism for a~surinq that the need for such
facilities ,.,i11 nevertbeless be met. The two resolutions 'Were
combined and approved by the General Assembly.
The General Assembly approved Resolution 27 relatinq to the
Mobilehome Parks Act. council had recommended no action, based
priaarily on the City's limited experience with the provisions of
the Act and its implp~enting regulations, as well as consistency
with a similar resolution poaition in 1992.
Resolutions 28 and 29 relatinq
referred to a policy c.o;)mmi ttee
Council had recommended app~oval.
to emergency instructions were
for further study 'Whereas the
Resolution. 30 relating to assault-type weapons was recoml'lllended for
approval by the General Resolutions Committee of the Leaque# but a
roll call vote on a motion to refer vas requested on the floor of
the General Assembly. As a result of the vote (128-125) # the
resolution was referred to committee. The Ccuncil had supported
this resolution.
The General Assembly also approved three initiative re,solutions.
The Council's delegate supported all three.
Respectfully sdbmitted,
!kc:~.
VrCCI RUDIN
Ass.],stant to the city Manager
~~~/ B~ARIl'M~JNY As&istan~City Manager
Attachments: 1. Resolutions Adopted, 1993 Lee Conference
2. Status of 1992 Annual confer~nce Resolutions
CMR:607:93
•
•
iii II" . --Ca,01~C'''''~
W~" rogerl"~·
League of California Citit:s
November 1993
TO: CITY MA"lAGERS . FOR THE A ITEJ','TION Of MAYORS,
COUNCIL MEMBERS. CITY ATTORNEYS, AND OrdER
APPROPRIATE CITY OffICIALS
Attached are the resolutions adopted, including petitioned resolutions. at the 95th
League Annual Cmuerenee held in San francisco, October 16-19, 1993. These
resolutions represent the culmination of a year-long development and review PfO«'SS by
the policy oommiitees., individual cities, and League divisions iUlQ departments
throughout the ,tate. The process was open. affording literally hundreds of city officials
the opportunity to participate directly. We genuine!y appreciate your involvement
The resolutions process becomes meaningless unJess eve ry effort is made to implement
the resoJutiom in the spirit in which they were apprO\.'cd. The League's Board of
Directors, divisions. departments, policy committees., and individual city officials will be
asked throughout the coming year to develop and support federal. state, arod local actions
to implemeoi these policies.
For your information. a summary is enclosed which updates the status of resolutions
adopted at the 1m Annual Conference in Los Angele.ii.
Thank you for your continued support
Bob Bartlett
President, League of California Cities
~yo~ M~a
Don Benningboven
Executive Drrector
u
\.', -,~
..... "'" -0 + .. ... -• :
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
95th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
OcrOBER 19, 1993
FINAL REPORT ON RESOLUTIONS
The Annual Conference wa< held in S •. n Francisco 0" October 16-19, 1993. The General
ResoluhOll5 ComrrJttee m~t on OctOber 18, at the Annual Conference and considered 42
of the 45 resolutiaru submitted. Re:iOlution #26 was combined with resolution #25, and two
resolutions were 'loIrithdrawn by their sponsors prior to the commencement of the Genera]
Resolutions CommiUee meeting. {ResolutklDs #43, 44~ and 45. were initiated at the
Conference by signature of 47 designated voting deiegates., pursuant to League Bylaws.}
Of the 42 resolutions, 32 were forwarded to the Gene ral Assembly for adoptioil, including
the three initiated roesolutions. Seven resolutions were referred to the Bo.ud of Dif&"tors
of the J .. eague for assignment to aprropriate :::ommittees or divisions of the Leagu~ for
fu."1her srudy. Resolutions. were referred to the Board in those ca.st:s in which there WOiS
insufficient information aval1abte to enable the committee to approve or d~pprove the
r~tutioos on their merit,. at for which further Sll.Ody and review \\-as felt appropriate.
Failure of the General Resolutions Commiaee to re<:ommend adoption of these resolutions
by the Genera! Assembly does not mean tbat they will not receiv·e furtber consideration or
be approved at a later date.
Tbe General Assembly approved the recolT'.mendations of the General Resolutions
Committee on all resolution., except #30, which was referred to an apprclprlate p<llicy
romminee for .~>dy.
The resolutions adopted and reproduced here represent the policy direction that tbe
organization 1Nill take for 1994 and beyond. Many positcons were unanimous, other were
Dot However, consensus was acbieved through a deliberate and open process. \Ve wish to
sincerely t.'uu1k aIi city officials who scI\led as members of policy comrnlttees., the General
Resolutions Committee. and tile officiaJ voting delegales of the member cities who
participated in the development of tllese policies.
L
')
HISTORY Qf kESOWI10NS
ResoluliollS iuwe been grouped by policy committees to which til,,· hm't be~n
assigned. Please note .som.e re.w/utioJ'1J have been a.ssigned to more tnilJ1 one
commit!,.te.. The.sf! ,.esolutions are lWted by this sign (.).
KEY TO REVIEWING BODIES KEY TO ACTlO'lS I~
1. Policy Committee . Preliminary A Approve
2. Policy Committee -Final 0 Disapprove +
3. G=neraI ResoJutions Committee N No Action+
4. Genera; AMembly R Refer to appropriate policy
committee for study+
ACUON AMPUElCAUON fOOlNQIES • -Amend
• Subject matter covered in
another resolution
•• Policy Committtoe will make
recommendation at
<Xtober 17 meeting
... Emling League policy
...... Local authority presently exists
Aa -Amend and approve
Aaa -Approve with additional
amendrnenr{s)
Ra -Amend and Iere r as amended to
appropriate policy committee
for ~rudy+
Raa· Addiiional amendmentsandrefer+
Da -Amend (for clarity or brevity) and
Disapprm'e +
Na -Amend (for clarity or brevity) and
take No Action +
W -Withdrawn by Sponsor +
+ -EJlcept for initiated resolutions,
resolutions. with !his recommendation
from the General Resolu lions Committee
are nO! reported on the floor of the
General AMembly.
.....:NrnlUlImUlbe!!O!:.r _____ -'K".<Jy'--W"-'QtIr\l.d..l1Ilnd\l!e~'L ______ ___Beyjpwinp Body Actign
WMMlIOU::E ON bQMINISTRATIVE S!;RVK:D
2 ~ 4
-----~-
1 Annual Conference Re:)oJuu·:ms A A A A
2 Policy OJrnmitlee Appointment Process Aa Aaa A A
3 Ab5entee Vo~ng A A A A
4 Voter Registration A A A A
5 Smoking in Public Place, Aa Aa A A
6 Haz,ardQus Recreational Actlvities A.a". Aaa ... • A A
roMMlI lEE QN !:QMM!.fNITY SJ;;RVl{;ES
1 2 3 4
07 Americans With Disal:1ilities Act R R R R
08 Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs Ra Ra R R
9 Cluld Care Aa Aa A A
10 City/Schoo! Conaboration Aa Aa A A
II Coll'.munlty Coileges A. Aa A A
12 library Funding and Constru ction R R R R
13 Ltbr'3!)' Funding and Construction 1'1. R R R ----
!:QMMfITEE QN EMPLQYEE REl,A TIONS
I 2 :; 4
.7 Americans With Disabilities Act 1'1 1'1 R R
14 Domostic Partnership Heallh Insurance R R R R
Coverage
3
----,,;;,, .... _---------
K~ Word r ode" Revlewi.,g Body Action
COMMITIEE ON EN\'IRC!NME."HA,kQL'AUTY
1 2 3 4
>15 Timberland Acquisition
-----=-r .. -,
D N N
16 Protection of Open Space .. Aa A A
17 Sustainable Com.."lluniLies. Aa Aa A A
18 W~tcwr;tter Treatment Plants R Aa A A
QQMMDIEfQ~HQUSllin COMMUNITY A!IID bQQNQMK DE\:ELQeMEl'IT
2 3 4
+15 Timberlar.d Acquisition D N N N
19 Economic Development Aa Aa A A
20 Emp loyme 01 Trah'ling A A A A
21 "Try American Day· N A A A
22 Reuse of U.S. Military Facilities W W W W
23 Affordable Housing Aa Aa A A
24 Assisted Housi ng Progra,,,-, Da·· Aaa A A
25 Group Home Facilities .... 02 Aaa A A
26 Re.'!iidenlial Care Fa .. 'ilities
(Combined with Resolution #2.';) Au " "
27 Mobilehame Parks Act Na··· A A A
28 E~ergenc:y InstructiofLS R R R R
29 Emergency Instru<:tioru. R R R R
QQMMJTIEE QN PU!lUCJ)MEIT
1 2 3 4
.8 Alcohol Rehab.iHtation Program..-;; D R R R
30 Assault· Type W""PODS a"" Aaa A R
31 Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems A A A A
32 Emergen<"y Mediea! Technicians A A A A
33 Organ Donor Body Searches A A A A
4
Number
34
3S
36
37
38
39
40
41
I 42
43
44
4S
Key Word lndex Reviewini Body ActiQn
.cQMMIIJ.LE ... Ql~Ul£VcNUE_A® TAXATION
1 2 3 4
State General Obligation Bonds Aa Aa Aa A
State Constirutional Reviskm A A3 A A
Funding "f Cities 0 -+-w w W
State Spending Audit Aa Aaa A A
State an<! Federal Mandate Reliei N N N N
Federal Mandate Relief Act of 1993 A Aa A A
Inlerest-Free Federal Loans to SUHe and
Local Governments N 0 0 0
Gaming Activities Aa Aaa A3 A
COMMlTIEf: ON TRANSPORTATION AND PUB! Ie WORKS
1 2 3 4
I Alternative Fuel Vehicles Aa
RESQLUl10NS INITI6TEO BY PI:.'TITION
Regulation of liquor Stores
SexuzJ.ly Explicit Cable Telen,ion
!'rogramnnng
Im...'Plligration and Naturalization Procedures
S
.. ;
Resolution
Committee
Reromrnendation
Aa
Aa A
GeD.eral
Assembly
Action
A
A
A
,-'; .
ADOPTED ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLl'TIONS
Resolutions Ref«TCd to Commiutt on Admini!!lrat!\.'e Se ..... _·j~~j
1. RESOLUTION RElATING TO LEAGUE ANl'\UAL CONFERENCE RESOLlmONS
li!!=: Board of Directnrs
Referred to: Conurine.e on Admi:uslratL\'e Services
WHEREAS, the League Bylaws direct that Annual Conference resoIu:ions be received no
later than 45 days in advance of the Annual Conferenoe; and
"WHERE..!\S, aner the resohnior..s are received, u:lg-.Je policy committees meet and ma}.:e
preliminary recommendations on the re_;olu tions; and
WHEREAS, after revie',I,-' by the committees, the resolutions packet. complete with the
preliminary actions of League policy commiuees, is sent 10 each city; and
"Wl-lER~ city officials have expressed a desire for more time to review the Annual
Conference ,esolutio!lS packet; and
WHEREAS, the current time frame does. not allow adequOlte time for city officials to review
the resolutions prior to the Annual Conference; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of lhe LeAgue of California Citie, assembled in
Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 19, 1993, that the League Bylaws be amended ..
fonows;
ARTICLE Vlll • Section 5.
(b}. Procedure. [or Review.
Resolutions shall originate from city officials., the regional d11,isions,. departments, policy
committees. or Board of Directo£5 or by means of befng indt:ded in a petition signed by designated
voting delegates of ten percent (10%) of 1he numbel." of member cities. Except for resolutions
presented directly 10 the Piesident of the Leaglle contained in a petition signed by designated
voting delegates of ten percent (10%) of Lie number of member cities, all resolutions shan be
submitted to the ResoIutions Committee, at the League office, not tater tha.., sixty (60) days prior
to the opening ger:era1 session of the Annual CorJerence. All resolu~ions submitted to the
ResoIutiom Committee shall be referred by the President :0 an appfOpriate poll r:y committee for
review and recommendation prior to the opening general session of the Annual Conierence. and
such resoiuti<lDS Mth recommendations shaH be reported to the Committee on Resolutions at the
Annna! Conference.
6
.. / " s.
2. RESOLUTION RELA11NG TO POLlCY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT PROCESS
Redwood Empu-e Di'.'is.ion
CQremitt~e on Administrative Servkes
WHEREAS, League of California Cities policy comrniuees. 3re designed to study and
evaluate issues affe,cting cities; and
\VHEREAS, it is vital that these e'lalua!ions repre&enC a balanced view of member dties;
now, therefor~~ be it
RESOL VED~ try the Genera] Assembly of the League of California Cities a5serabled in
Annual Conference in San Francisco, October ] 9, 1993, that policy cOJn!nittee appointrnenL"i. be
reevaluated each year on an individual basis by the appointing body.
3. RESOLu"TION RELATING TO AB~ENTEE VOTING
~:
Referred [0:
Committee on Administrative Ser\rices
CofTI..rnittee on AdminisL'"ative Servi-ces
WHEREAS, assessing the current level of absentee voting in cities and idenrifying areas (Of"
legislative reform were adopted as part of the Administrative Services Policy Comminee Work
Program for 1991-92 and 1992-93; and
WHEREAS. the members of the Comminee on Administrative Services ha.ve held numerous
discussions and expressed concerns regarding the increased use of the absentee ballot,. receipt of
duplicate applications, high processing «"Is, possible cancellation 0' reimbur.;emeol by the state
and the integrity of the pr~; and
WHEREAS. the city clerk. members of the Committee on Admin.istrative Services conducted
a survey among CaHfornia dty clerKs to a.~er!ain specific areas of concern and the extent of those
concerns throughout the 5tatej and
WHERE.A..5, the survey indicated that use cf absentee ballots cOIl_Iirmes to increase due to
convenience for vote~ grea!er circulation or applications by caInpai,gn commiu(.es and a
heightened awareness of the avaIlability of Li.e process; ar.d
WHEREAS, the survey related concerns with the hLgh cose or pr!)Cessing applications.
duplicate requests. third~party in ... ol .... ement in the application process., and the receipt of
applications from non~registcred individuals; and
WHEREAS, the absentee bano! process is mandaled by the stale and reimbursement of
costs sIlould be a,slIred; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Citie> assembled in
Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 19, 1993. that the League support continued stal<
7
reimbursement of absemee ba[Jct processing costs and support legislation to Strengtben the
enforcement of the statutes to ensure the integrity of the. process.
4. RESOLUTION RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION
~:
Referred tQ:
Commiuee on Administrative Services
Commi.ttee. on Acmirrlstrau"e Services
WHE~ consideration of alternative approaches to a POSltl\iC purge of the voter
registration Tolls was adopted as pan of the Committee on Administrative Servkes Work Program
for lWl·92 an~ 1992·93; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Co'[!'l.mittee on Administrative Servi(;es have held numerous
dist..~1lS and identified personal and rommunity concerns regarding the voter registration
processi and
WHEREASt Committee members dtee! specific concerns with names on the voter rolls
perceived to be inelig!bIe to vote such as: yoter moved, no[ residing in area, passed away. or nOD
citizen; and
WHEREAS, the city clerk members of the Committee, in light of concerns expressed,
conducted a survey 2JlIoog California city clerks 10 determine the extent of such voter inaccuraci~
within th<l state; and
WHEREAS,. the S'.uvC)' re .... ~a1ed that information related to complaints and voter status
gathered by city clerks is forwarded to the county clerks or registrars of vote" .in"" responsibility
for voter regis1ra1ion and voter records is within :he purview of the cDunt!~s.; and
WHEREAS, the federal government recently enacted H.R. 2 ("Motor Voter"), which
supe:sedes state law and expands voter registration services, including pr(X'ed~r:es for purging voter
records; and
WHEREAS,.8.B....2ll. a measure to implement provisions of "Motor Voter".al the state level
is being considered, and an amendment to ~. which would provide a residen~ oonfrrma.rion
purge, has bee:! proposed by a. subcommiuee of county derks; nowl therefore. be il
RESOLVED. by the General AM.ernbty of the League of California Cities a..or;;.oc;embled in
Annual Conferenre in San F flmcisco, October 19, 1993, that the League '"pport AILlZl if
amended as proposed by the county clerks, and other legislation that provides a regular, systematic
purge of voter rolls to facilita;e voter registration and to strengthen the integrity of the registration
process.
8
-~-
.'
~,--.-
.~' .•.. 1! -, . .. , .
_i_/!· ...... __ .. ~;: .. ~:~,,~~ .. ::.· .",,_',.' .. ' "" __ ~-.: ........ _
S. RESOWflON RELATING TO S~IOKlNG IN PUBLIC PLACES
~,
Referred tp:
los Angeles Countj Division
Committee on Adminj~tratjve Services
WHEREAS, it is generally recogn[z.ed th;;.t smo:"ing and ~econd-hand smoke is hazardous
to the public health; and
WHEREAS, second-hand :;moke is a major source of such indoor pollutants as berv..enl! and
carbon monoxide, both of which are also harmful to the public health; and
\\'HEREAS, for ruany individuals second-hand ,make is found in the workplace resulting
in .empIoyu's discomfort and exposure to a known health ha1Ard; and
WHERFAS. protecting tho public health is best accomplished by prohibiting smoking in all
bulldings. and facilities open to the public and in the workplace on a statewide Ifvel; now, thererore,
be it
RESOLVED, by the Ge.r:.eral A5~mbly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in San Francisco, Oc-tober 1 Q, 1993, that rhe League continue to support
legislation that would probl'"bit smoking in all buildings and facilities open to the public.: and in the
workplace, 35 long as such legislation does no~ preempt existing stronger ordinances or the a.Lility
of cities to enact stricter local ordinances; and continue to op~ legislation that preempts the
ability of local govern."I1ent to enact stricter smoki rig a nd tobacco cont/eN ordi,1ances; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the League of Califomta Citj~s request tbe National League ofCitfes tD
support similar restrictive ]e,gis~ation al the natillnaJ ]e-vet and support federal legislation to
eliminate federal sub<idy of and price supports for tohacco products,
6. RESOLUTION RELATING TO HAZARDOUS RECREATIONAL AGnVITIES
~: City of Carl,bad
Referred 10: Committee on Administrative Serv-kes
WHEREAS, dties have consistently altempted to provide safe recrealiona! opportunities
for tbe!"r residents; and
WHEREAS, skateboarding is a popular recreational activity; and
WHEREAS, current state law docs !'lot specifically include skateboarding: as a haza:dous
recreational activity form which public entities and public employees are exempt from liability; now.
therefore, be it
9
RESOLVED, by the General ~nIbly of the league of California ellie, assembled in
Annual Conference in San Fra.'1dsco. October lQ, 1993, that the Leag1.>e continue: to support
legislation amending Government COOl! Se:;:tion ~J!.7 to add the word "~kalcboJ.rding" as a
bazardotls recreational activity as a stOi.tement declaratory of e!(js,ring law.
9. RESOLUTION RElATING TO CHlW CARE
~:
Referred to:
Committee on Com..'Tl.unity Services and Recreation, Parks 3:1d
Community Ser\!.iccs Department
Com:rn1ttee on Community Servlces
WHEREAS. the welfare of children, our ambassadors to the future and emissaries of our
history and culture, L"i of critiea1 importance to every citizen and p3Jent; 2rld
\VHERJ3AS,. raio;;ing children in a safe, attentive. and tiurturing environment challenges
parents and members of the community as a wbole, and requires tlle concentration and
collaboration of public and private oTganizations~ and
WHEREAS, the economic stability of CaHomia's ciues and citizens depends llpoll the
accessibility of affordable child care facilities: now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the Gooera! Assembly of the league or California Citie. assembled in
AmwaI Conference in San Francisco, Octab<r 19, 1993, thaI Ihe league urge the Govemor',
leadenhip in the es.tablishment of economic i.ncentives for ciites throughout the state tt"'at develop
child care facilities to support their economic infrastructures; and be it funher
RESOLVED, that the League support legislation and encourage cooperation between
government agencies to ehminate barriers to pubJic/prilla:e partnerships that could assist in the
planning, financing. and implement:H.IOD DC such child care facility development,.
10. RESOun10N RElATING TO CITY/SCHOOL COl.1ABOR. ... TION
~:
Referred to:
Committee on Community Service!. and Recreation. Parks and
Community Services Depanmen!
Committee on Community Services
WHEREAS, the flSCal and social crises facing our dti~s. t.:hallenge OUI traditional
approaches, and new paradigms must be developed to respond to human needs and fiscal realities;
and
to
-_.,.._.-
E
'h'HEREAS, the opponunityfor new models is beIng dernon.';;1rared by various ffi''J.nicip'lj.ities
by formiDg partnerships with schools to share 5e:f"\oices--fin~ndal. personne~ information, joint use
of facHities." andioT maintenan(t-Io meet the ever-incre.a5ing needs of our children and d~indljng
resources; and
WHEREAS, cities prcviding !'upervtsed fe-creation and other 3ctj\:iries during non-school
hours can hal,'C a very direct and posltive influence upon youthful attitudes and direction; and
WHEREAS, a combined dty/schoo! cffGn 10 eliminate drugs and ga"ss can only serve to
more efficiently educate and promote drug-free and gang-free behavior;. now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by tho General Assembly of the League of California Ciues assembled in
Annual CvDfereDce in San Francisco, October 19, 1993, that the League urge the Governor's
leadership in the developmem of legislation that will promote p<tJ-tnerships between municipalities
8I!d school districts~ aDd be if further
RESOL YED, that the League suppon Iegis.lation and encourage collaboration between
governmental agencies to eliminate barriers IO public partnel ships that could provide youth senrices
without duplication of expense and fadii ti es.
11. RESOWTION RELATING TO COMMUNfrv COLLEGES
SmI=: City of Paso Roble.
ReCeqc;d tQ: Committee on Community Services
~1iEREAS, commurJry colleges serve Californian's higher education. VocatiOna], remedial,
and othe.r special edueation needs: and
WHEREAS, community colleges afe uniquely struCiured and located to serve k>caJ
communities; and
\\'HEREAS, community colleges seek 10 fulfill the e .... olving educational needs of the
comrl'.unities they serve~ and
WHEREAS, community college districtS encompass sjzeabl~ geographic are3.'l., thill.
compromising their ability to deliver u"3-ditioaal .;:urricu;um in a cost-effective manner; and
VJHEREAS, current and evolving communications and computer tethnology can
accommodate the delivery of educational services to distant sires with minimal infrastructure
illVestment; and
WHEREAS, these t""bnalngi"" can pro,ide for interactive learning clO5ely replicating the
tnulitional classroom experience; and
WHEREAS, California's local communities and businesses can benefit from increased access
to educational opportunities in their own neigbborhoods; and
11
,
I WHEREAS, such k:.cal deUl/ery pmvides expand?d educationat opportunities without the
high C05t of phY"ical plant and campus dovelopment: and
\\"HEREAS, the Califorr.ia economy requires both retraining J.nd expand\:o knowledge and
training of its workforce to reco\ler and compete tn the futuri!; and
WHEREAS, communiry colleges are precluded from offering telecourses for anything bur
college transfer credit; now9 therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of Califorda Cities assembled in
Annual Conferenoe in San francisco, Ocwber 19, 1993, th,t the League support legislation to
expand com.-nunity coHege telecourse offerings beyor.d current limitations of gen,,".ral educution and
transfer course cumcu:la. to establish and operate distance learning centers. and to extend
vocational, remedial. and general education to communities lhrough interac!ive telecourse
te<:hnoiogies.
RH2liLJiOR5 Referred Co Committee on En~·ironmental QY.D..I!n
16. RESOUlTION RELO\TING TO PROTECTION OF OPEN SPACE
.5!nIm:
Referred '0:
Recreation. Parks,. and Community Services Department
Committee on EnvironmentaJ Quaiity
WHEREAS, the Slate of California's population is increa. .... ing by an estimated 650,000
people annually; and
WHEREAS, existing ~Uld forecasted gwwth pressun::s will result in increased competition
between land foc development and land for open space, parJcularly in urban areas: and
WHEREAS, continuing depIetico cf open space will have devastating, long-tenn and
irreversible effects on 'Wildlife and vegetative habi!.aLS, air quality, watersbeds.. recreational
opportunities, global warming. and quality or human Efe; and
WHEREAS, the people of the: UnLted States and citizens of California. are ma.king a
substantial commitment to our national resources through o\o\/!l.crship, and management of real
property; and
WHEREAS, due to severe finandal constraints now being e~rienced at all Jevel-. of
government, many acres of pubLicJy-owned, environmentally 5e-n5itive habitat, valuable open space
and parkland is inadequately protecteG for preservation against mounting pressures for new and
incompatible development; and
WHEREAS, some environmentally sensitive prcpenies in national and state ownership are
in danger of being 10st through land sates" rransiers or exchanges; a..'1d
12
* 117
F.
'-", , »"1,,
/' -"~~:":-
1 ( L ":'
•
WHEREAS. open space land onct conveyed out of public ownership is irretrievably lost and
overburdens those areas [hat remain lmder public ownership, including J!.Jtionat parks, national
forests. state parks, and :egional parks and re.:re:1tionaJ fad!itic~; now, thaefnre, be it
RESOLVED. by the General As~mbl)' of the League of Cahforl1i<.l Oties. tis.s.embled in
Annual Conference in San Frands.co, October 19, 19Y3, that th: federal and state public policy
mould be to preserve existing state and federal publicly-oYwned open space lands B:1d enviror..menta1
resources, especially urban and urbanized areas, not for conversion to uses that are not compatible
with preservation. coru.er\,atlon or public enjoyment; and be it further
RESOL YED, that the League support legislation to provide for preservation and
maintenan...--e of open space and parldand by the federal, state. and Jocal governments.
17. RESOLUTION RElATING TO SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
~;
Referred 10:
m Angeles County Division
COrnmLltCe. 00 Environmer.tal Quality
\VHEREAS, it is recog.'1ized that we live in a period of great environmental crisis; and
\VHEREAS~ we need to create the basis. for a more sustatnable way o[ Hfe, both in
California and globally, thrOllgh wise slewardship of our natural environment and prevention of
harm 10 hUmllD health; and
WHEREAS. our impact on the natural environment must not jeopardize the prospects of
future generations, balanced with the needs of economic growth; and
WHEREAS. enviro:nmental quality and economic health are mutually dependent, and a
healthy envirDnment cannot be achieved if inequitable burdens are placed on anyone ethnic,
geographic, or economic sector of the popuiation; and
WHEREAS, policies and pmgrams mtlst recognize the inter-connecLLons between differeni
environmental problems.. and solutions should be based on an evaluation of true long-term costs
and benefits, not Just those of the current market; and
VlHER£..45, coDli'nunities must somehow learn to achieve the markets that promote both
conservation and economic growth; and
'WHEREAS, our society and economy cannot be sustained at ou r cu rrent level of na1ura)
resource consumption and environmental pollution; now ~ therefore, be it
RESOL YED, by the General A5semb!y of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in San Franch<:o, Oclober 19, 1993. Ihal the League encourage the {ollowing:
1. Crealion of Sustainable Community prograr.1S in California cities through the
participation of all segments of the respective CQIr.rnunities,
13
I
. " -
Regional efforts to adopt policies and programs based on the concept or
stistmnability to ensure the future well-being of our natura: and human resources..
and
3. Participation of Ca1ifcmia cities in new rorums/organizations. to promote: and
implement sustainable polictes.
18. RESOLUTION RELATING TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLA."ITS
~:
Referred to:
City of Palo Allo and Peninsula Division
Committee on Environmental Quality
'WHEREAS, California's dues are facing i..'1crea!>ingly stringent discharge standards for
publicly~ed treatment works (POTW.); and
WHEREAS, identification of all sources of pollutants., methods of control, and costs of
control measure.s is essentiaJ~ and
WHEREAS, control of many sources goes beyond the legal, techn.ical, and financial
capabilities of cities; and
WHEREAS. cities are not the most appropriate governmental entities to control or regulate
<:eJtain pollutant ",urces; and
WHEREAS, California cities and tbe League of California Cities have engaged in
discussiom with other agencies, including the California Association of Sanitation Agencies and
environment-Bl advocacy orga.niz3:tior.s, 10 resolve these issues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 19, 1993, that the Le •. gue support the concept of,
and, if appropriate. future legislation to develop watershed management plans for the efficient.
effective, reasonable and equitable contra! of pol1uta.'lts di~harged to surface waters of the state;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the League encourage the development of reasonable control measures
by other governrr£utal entities for poliutanl sources when cities detennine thai such measures are
needed and that cities are not the most appropriate .rcg'.Ilators.
14
aei
RmJuljops Rer~tnd to Commirtet an HQusin, CDmn1unih and EcoDomic Development
19. RESOLUTION RElATING TO l'CQSOMlC DEVELOPMENT
~: Cit)' of Su.n~'yval(: i10d Peniruula Division
Refeued to; Committee on Houslng. Community and Economlc Deveicpment
WHEREAS. cities in California are confronted with revenue shortages. 10:)$ of busjnesse~
due to detense cutback impacts, high unemplo),ment; "od
WHEREAS, the loss of job:s will contribute to foreclosure on property aggravating the
fC"IItDlJC shortage and causing properri values to fall further; and
WHEREAS, more and mori:: cities are striving for balanced and beaJthy communities and
are neocssarily becoming involvc_d In economic deveTopment through pllblic·private partnerships
by developing customized strategies for their cities; and
WHEREAS, there is an existing network of economic developrnen! resources in place to
assist cities that can be made available to cities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED. by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual CoDf",.nce in San Franci.=, O'loOOr 19, 1993, that the uague:
1. Reemphasize the role in economic development by working substantiall, and
ooUaboratively with existing o<glUUzatiOns, induding, but nOl limited t(>, Commullil)l College Ell
Ne~ Western Job Training Partnership Aswciation (WJfPA), CaJiforrJa Association for Lccal
Economic Development (CALED). and California Rcdovel<lpment As..<Ociation (CRA); and
2. Continue to take a proactive role in providing for economic development tra.ining.
information and assistance for poHcy~makeIs progrdoms at the Annual Conference, encourage
sponsorship or caoperative regional economic development forums. and co-sponsorship of
work...Jlop5 and forums b, working with existing economic development organizations; and
3. Continue to actively pa:ticipate ir:; econor11jc development legislation and work v.itb
CALED in pursuing programs through the State Legislature and Congre$S; and
4. Conduct a survey of California ci{ie~' economic development activities and provide
regular reporting in Western City. and other related magazlnes.. on sur.:~ess storie50 and experienres
with economk development programs; and
S. Establish economic developmer.t as a couplet to statewide fiscal restructuring as a means
to increase revenue sufficiently to enable restructure.
15
II'"
•
./-
, ,
~i!~~,,?c-.. -';.... __ "~'_~
20. RESOumON RELATING TO EMPWYM£NT TRAINING
~: Cit)' of Sunnyvale and Peninsula Division
Rtferrcd to: Committee on Housing, Community and Economic Dev.elopmel1t
WHEREAS, Service Delivery Are~ and Pri'/ate Industry Councils de~jgni1ted under the Job
Tr ... ining Partnership Act are the national celivery system for employment training services; and
WHEREAS, Ihe public/private pa.;.,erships crealed by Private Industry Cour.cils and Chief
Elected Officials provide local autonomy, fle"ibility .and accountability in developing and operating
employment training prograzm that address existing and emerging busine.ss and community needs;
and
WHEREAS, Private IndL!stry Councils in California have demonstrated for over te.n years
their abililJl to develop effeClive employment training policies; and
WHEREAS, California's Service Delivery Areas have recl!ived na~ional recognition (or their
Jeadership, innovative programs and services, and ability to produce an el(emplary return on the
hwested resources; and
WHEREAS, employment training resources are a critical component of local economic
development efforts; POW, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of Caiifornia Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in San Fra.,cis<:o, OCIober 19, 1993, that lhe League support the following:
1+ Development and implementation of a coordinated strategy to improve employer access
to federal, state and local employment training resources; and
2_ Federal and state initiatives that augmenl the local auto[]omy of Job Training Partnership
Act service de livery areas; and
3. Capitalizing on the experiencE" ~nd sw:ces.s of the existing job traiIling delh.'ery system
de\:'eloped through the Job Training PaTtnership Act by designating the partnership o{ Private
Industry Councils and Chief Elected Officials to be the leadi ng mechanism for the development
and delivery of employment training services to youths and adults; a:ld
4. Increasing the role of Private Industry Counells and Chief EleCled Officials in addressing
workforce tr1IIISition needs, in particular by developing "one-Slop shopping" systems for the
employer and the job seeker, by increasing the availabillty of employment training resources to
serve all residents., and by providing Jeadership in forging new partnerships with the otber members
of the empJoyment and training communilJl.
16
------....---.-'--~ nmsv
.:IIi
21. RESOLUTION RELA'!1NG TO "TRY AMERICAN DAY"
S!ww: Orange County Di\'ision
Refem:d to: Comznjttee on HOll'ilng, Community and EconorrJ.c Development
WHEREAS. the spirit of entrepreneurship. pride of craftsmanship, and ccmmitment 10
quality are recognized throughout the world, but many times overlooked right here in our 0\It1l
country; and
WHEREAS, th~ creativity and ingenuity of business in the United States bas provided a host
of new produc"..s and services that can impw\'e the quality of !ife not only in the United Sla~es. but
the world; and
WHEREAS, our small bu~inesses provide the basis for American progress and are the
engine that drives OUT economy by creating more jobs and opportunities for people in every corner
of America; aOO
WHEREAS. American proo'UctJi are a S)mbol of dedication to the principle of hard work
and excellence; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the venel1ll Ass<mbly of the Leag'.,. of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in San Francisco. Ocwbor 19, 1993, that the League designate each L3bor Day
as 'Try American Day· in the State of Califomb.
23. RESOLUTION RELATING 10 AFFORDABLE HOUSING
~,
Refcrred to:
Inland Empire Division
Committee on Housing. Community and Economic Development
WHEREAS, Section 65580 to 65589 of the California Government Code de,;cribe. and
defines the affordable housing requirements ~ated with. regional need~ and
WHEREAS, units provided ~·hhin grol1? cungregare care facilities are C'.lITcntly not
permitted to be counterl towards me-year reglonal housing ac:,s,tgnments.; and
WHEREAS. low-moderate group congicgale care faciHties provide for senior housing
resulting in additiona~ dwelling units that otherwise wouM be ocl.'Upied for senior individuals
resulting in increased housing s10ck to a region; based on tbe existing demographics and expanding
life expectancy, the need for -congregate care ...viII become acute; and
WHEREAS, low~rnoderate group congregate care facilities can provide need.ed farm worker
housing resulting in an increased fiscal benefit to a region, while promoting the health, safety, and
general welfare of agriculture workers; and
17
.. -
WHEREAS, low-moderate group rongreg-a.'i.e care facilities. often provice for a preferred
housing arrangement for disabled indtviduals who are in need or ass~stance with cooking, cleaning.
and other daily living tasks; now? therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly (of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 19. 1993. that the League stcpport the following:
1. Low-moderale income congregale housing pro1,.·ides for an important affordable living:
opportunity and should be counted towards the municipaJ and county regional housing needs
assessment goalsj
2 Low-moderate income congregate housing provides for affordable housing opportunities
that are consi.~ent with the objectives or redevelopment. and as such. thuse units should be counted
towards the redevelopment '2g.ency requirements for affordable. hOll. .. ing.
24. RESOLUTION RELATING TO ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAMS
S!aw:!:: Cicy of Santa Clarita
Referred to: Committee on Housing, Community and Economic De1,.'elopment
WHEREAS, California cities have the abitity to implement policies, strategies, and
pro,grams. which demonstrate & city"s commitment to the development and maintenance oC
affordable housing within their corrununilies; and
WHEREAS, cities receive federal housing gran. funds t~at are targeted for the dev¢lopment
and implementation of programs, wbich meet a city's community and housing needs; and
VvHEREAS. cities have the abnity to develop spedfic programs that create borne ownership
opportunities through low-<OSI revolving loaru and equicy sharing to increase the arr.ount of
affordable housing and retain housing affordability for successilie buyers and renters; and
WHEREAS, the League of Califomia Cities supporr'i equity sharing programs that are
designed to limit the profit from resale to an amount commensurate 1,1,1th a buyer?!' contribution
and shaH Dot result in undue profit resulting from government subsidy; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities supports the use of any profits realized as a
result of government subsidy to be recirculated and made avaHable for other equity sharing
participants; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities upholds the liCe c~anging impact and social
contnbutions that these programs bring to a community when participants experience the pride of
owning a bome, stabilicy, a sense of comnn:nicy, and a breaking away from the cycle of pD\'eny;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of .he League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in San Franci=, October 19, 1993, that the Lea.gue support a policy change
18
11.
•
at the fedeml level to incre&Se assisted housing programs that create the pride and opporr·J.ility for
home ownership as another way to enabte cities and urban counties to increase the availability of
aff01'dable housing in their comm.miries: anJ be i! further
RESOLVED. that c:ertifieu cnpltS of this resolution )h<1il be fl)f\\,ald~u to each member of
the California ('{)ogressiona! Dl!:iegatiol1. S<!~retal)' of Huw,:,jng a:1d L'rb:.m Dt;"vclrJpment,. PresLdent
Ciinton, and the National Leagwe of (ilie,.
25. RESOLUTION RELATING TO GROUP HOME FACILITIES
S!I=: City of InglewoOO
Referred tQ; Conur.itt::e on HOUSing, CommUntl, and Economic Development
WHEREAS, local agencies have traditionJ.Uy been delegated the responsibility for
establi!:hing and enforcing local land use and new zoning regu.lations., and
WHEREAS, local agencies have traditionally been delegated the respom'lbility for
preserving Ibe integrity of neighborhood zoning districts., and
WHEREAS, citizens in c\'ery community reasonably expect and re[y on their local
government to fr-guJate and enforce zoning regulations so as to maintain the residential cha.racter
of their neighoorboods, and
WHEREAS. the California Legislature has determined thai licensed residential care
facilities and licensed drug and alcohol recovery and treatment facilities comprised of six or fewer
persons located in residential neighborhood environments pro\lide a humane alternative to
institutional facilities, and
WHEREAS, the California Legislature has preempted local regelation of .pecilied
categories of care and treatment facilities, and
WHERE.<\S, certain property OWI1<:rs and organizations have 5c!2ght to convert single-family
re.sidentiaJ properties into group homes providing morn and board in exchange for rent for large
numbers of unrelated adult tenams which are not s1.lbjec{ to STate licensing or other regulatory
control, and
WHEREAS, the proliferation of both regulated and unregulAted facilities threatens to
disrup[ the integrity of single-fam;ly re~jde!1tiat neighborhoods by over--concentnltion of large
nu..rnbers of primarily adult residen ts, many of whom are recovering drug addicl"io or alec holies, or
who are participants in jail early-release program, and
WHEREAS, local discretionary authority to regulate spacing lH::tween such facilities. and
to reguiate the maximum occupancy consistent wlth eXLsting zoning and density standards. would
enable local agencies to fulfill their tradidona! mandate to protect and preserve the integrity of
residential neighborhoods; now, therefore be it
,
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of Calif"mia Citie, assembled in
Annual Conference in San Francisco, (ktober 19, 1993, lhat lhe League ,uppon legislation thaI
pennits cities to. e:cercise re:new and land use regulation of group home facilities and residenltal
care tacilitie$ in residential neighOOrhooc~. specificaIJy the number of any such facilities located
"i.thin a specified distance from one anntr.er, and tbe ma;(imum ocC1Jpancy load based on existing
zonir>g and density standards.
27. RESOLUTION RElATING '1'0 MOBILEHOME PARKS ACT
~: City of Escondido
Referred 10: Com:ninee on HousLng. Community and Economic Development
\VHEREAS. the League ot California Cities is an organization traditionally supporting the
concept of city government; and
WHEREAS~ under Title 25 of the Caiifomia Code of Regulations, every dty and county is
required to enforce the Mobilehome Parks Act and regulations. which are adopted pursuant
thereto. relating to manufactured homes., mobii-:.-bomes. recreational vehicles., and accessory
buildings; and
WHEREAS,. cities and counties have the ability to either accept or reject enfor-cement
authority of the Mobilehome Parks Act and :IS reiated regillations, but ha\"e no ability or control
over the Mture and content of the prmisions of the M obflehame Parks Act or its implementing
regulations; and
WHEREAS, traditional zoning maUers in mobilebome parks include regulating setbacks.
settinj; ]0( lin~s wh.en roaches move in and out, establishing density of units traffic and e~riDg
drcuJations and pedesman safety, an of which are site"specific in na rore and which increases the
imporWlce of using lo<:al decision-making and loal mechanisms, such as citizen groups, planning
process, professional staff, and ptan.T1fng commissions that already exist; and
\\I1IEREAS, there is a need to harmonize t~e need for !ocal contro~ in 5jte·sp~clfic zoning
matters, with the exi5ting policies of state law that encuurage ul'liform regulat:on sta.te'W1de~ and
WHEREAS. the Mobilchome Parks A(.."t is,a. uniform $)'Stem of state regulations establi!;hed
by non-elected official,; and
WHEREAS, because local jurisdictions have a greater responsibility than merely "policing"
state law, apcocess to enhance dccision·maker accessibility ilnd a<:counlabilityshould be developed,
3. process that will benefit both par-le. owners and residents; and
WHEREAS, it would be belpful to clarify the procedures that cu""ntly exist in limited fom!,
and the ruaunstances under which enfon:ement authority of state regulations is transferred to and
from loeaI jurisdictions; and
20
'.; .
WHEREAS. the General A<;sembly or the league of California Cities, assembled at its
Annual Conference in o.."1ober, 1992, aoopted a resolution by unanimous vote 5upponing the
aforementioned principles and strongly supporting legislJ.tion \\.'hich would am~nd l!le Mobilehomes
Parks Act and its implementing regu!>.IliOilS; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities ii:»embled in
Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 19, 1993, that the LeOtgue continue to support
legislation to amend the MobUehome Parks Act and its implementing regulations to create a
process that will enable cities and counties to have the abUity to accept, modify, or reject provisions
of Title 2S or the California Code of Regulations as it pen;iiru 10 land use matters in mobl1ehome
'par~ based upon specifi, circumstances unique to the local jurisdiction.
RtWlutjOD5 Referred to Committee on Public Saret)·
31. RESOWTION RELATING TO RESlDEN'I1AL FIRE SPf'INKLER SYSTEMS
~:
Referred CO:
City of Santa Cruz
Committee on Puhli.c Safety
WHEREAS, the nu.mber of jurisdictions. adopting requirements for ins.tallath.1D of single
family dwelling residential fire sprinkter systems continues to increase; and
WHEREAS. such systems with proper iffitruction are relatively simple to insta11~ and
WHEREAS. Business and Professions Code Secrion 7044 al10VlS an owner-builder to install
and construct any 3013 all components of their own residence except ftrc sprinklers; and
WHEREAS, tile installation of many of those components. such as the electrical and
structura1 systems, can be more critical and technically complex than a single-family dwelling
residential fire sprinkler system; and
WHEREAS, the Attorne;" Genera.I's Office has rendered an opinion that "the Legi~Iature~s
use of 'notwithstanding any other provisioD of the law: in Business and ProCessions Code Section
7026.U takes precedence over the owner-builder exc:r;ption set forth in Section 7044;" and
WHEREAS, it was not the intent of the legislation'S sponsor 10 preclude o\\'Der·buildcrs
from instaIUng their own siDgle~family dwetling residenttal fire sprinkler systems; now, therefore.
be it
RESOLVED. by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in San francisco, October 19. 1993. that the League pursue legislation to delete
the phrase "llotuithstandiog any mher provision of the law' from Business and Professions Code
Section 7026.12 in order to allow owner-builders to prepare plan., and to install their own <>ingle
family <!weUing residential fire sprinkler systems.
21
'.'~.' .~' .
"------~
32. RESOLlmON RElATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
Smw:I:.:
Referred to:
Los A:l.geles County Division
ComrrJuee on Public Safety
'WHEREAS, Division 2.5 of the Health and Safety Code, authur:lze!> the State Emergency
M:dica1 Ser .... ices Authority to estabtish the ~tandards for recertification of all prehospltal personnel;
and
WHEREAS, recertification for Emergency Medical Technician I (EMT·I) is currently done
o •• two-year cycle in California; and
WHEREAS~ EMT~l knowledge and perform<:nce are constantly monitored by the State
Emergency Medical Services Authorit, provider agencies~ and
\VHEH.EAS, cost-effectiveness would be maximized by changing the recenificalion testing
requirements for EMT·I from the current two years to four years as is now done for paramedics~
now. therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
AnnuBi Canference in San Francisco, October 19, 1993, iliat the League support legislation thai
would amend the appropriate lleaith and Saf~ly Cade sections to change the ~,..o-year
recertification testing requirements for continued service EMf-I to fOUT years.
33. RESOLlmON RElATING TO ORGAN DONOR BODY SEARCHES
~:
Referred to:
Los Angeles County Dtvision
Committee on Public Safety
WHEREAS. Qlrrent law requires that fire fighters aDd paramedics conduct a '"reasonable"
search of persons under their control who are at or near death for proof of organ donation; and
WHEREAS, one of the primary reasons for tfllS current prO\isioLi was to ~ye time b)I
determining the deceased as a donor,. it is well Icnown that when a person dies in a field setting.
the use of all body organs other than skin, bones, and corneas is precluded; and
WHEREAS, donor organs cannot be used for transplant until the donor is determined to
be brain dead, but fire figbters and paramedics are not permitted to determine brain death rX a
patient in " field setting; and
WHEREAS, h is medically recogntzed that donor determination is unneces.sary until the
donor has reache<! • medical facility since brain death cannot be practically made until that time;
and
WHEREAS~ in cases oChomidde, searching a victim can disturb evidence in a crime scene;
and
22
j",,-
),~.:; ~
;,.~ :'. . . "" ... -
'NHEREAS f body searches may raise the !{pecter of theft and lead to a negativ( tmage of
fire fighters and paramedics; now, therefore, be 11
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the Le<!gue (Jf California Oties assemhled [0
Annual Conference in San Francisco, CX:tob,r 19, 19'J3, that the Lel.lgliC support legislation that
would amend the Health and Safety Code dealing with organ donations to delete organ donation
verification searches by fire fighters and p;..rarnedLC5.
Re$Olulions Rrfcm:d to CommiUee Oll __ Rc\"e.ftue and Taxation
34. RESOLUTION RElATING TO STATE GENERAL OBUGATION BONDS
~: Board of Dire ctOT'S
R.eferred to: Comrni:tee on Revenue and Tuation
WHEREAS, a large Dumber of proposals for state general obligation bonds have been
introduced in the Legislature which, if approved by the Legis1ature, would appear on the June or
NOIIember 1994 ballots; and
WHERE.A..S,. in years past,. wh,eo state and ~ocal financial conditions. were better, the League
has generally supponed state bonds that benefit local programs such as parks, dean ~"aler, housing.
h'braries, prisoru.. transportation or school construction; and
WHEREAS, the League is concerned about the stale undertaking additional bonded debt
during a time when the state has insufficient funds 10 meet ongoing Hate operations, and is using
local government revenues to sw.tain state spending~ now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities a'.,embled in
Annual Conference in San F ranci<;.CO, Octobe r 19, J 993. that the League oppose any iitate general
obligation bonds intended to finance the construction of state capital facilities for which t.ltere are
insufficient resources identified to maintain and operate those facilities; and be it further
RESOLVED, that working within tbis framework, the League may consider support for the
LCSOJance of some state genera] obligation bonds on a case-by-case basis because they may still be
the least costly way to preserve irreplaceable resources. to secure essential racHities, or to foster
economic deve)opmenl.
23
. ~-'
,<f:~
,-;/" ::!," ".~/-~ :~~:~'.
35. RESOLUTION RElATING TO STATE C0NSTITUTIONAL REVlSIO .....
~;
Referred to;
City of Santa CJrlrtl.~
Committee on Revenue and T:!.Xation
\\'HEREAS, the State of California is in a finandat crisis, and for the fifth con5e'~ti'Je fiscal
year is relying on revenue ~birUi from local governments to help balance the state budget; snc
WHEREAS. the inithiuvc process has been uied exterl..sively in recent years by spe.cial
interests to amend the California COn5tittllior.., thus. constraining the Legislature's ability to respond
10 changing cirCUIn5t.aru.."!'S and publi<: demand for service5.: 3:1d
WH:EREAS, the Caiiforrua Constitution has ceased to be a fundamental, guiding oocumenr
outlining the framework of state gO\lerrunent and now rontairu various pco\'isions which more
appropriately belong in 'Statute, rather {han the Constitution; and
WHEREAS, since its adoption in 1879, the California Constitution has been amended over
460 times in contr4St 10 the United States Constitution, which has Of'Jy be-en amended 26 times
since its ratification in 178'1; and
WHERF.A.S, Governor Wilson recently signed into law a measure creating the California
Consdrutional Revision Commission; no"", therefore, be [I
RESOLVED, l>y the General Assembly of the league of California Cities $'iembled in
Annual Conference in San francisco, October 19, 1993, that the league urge the California
Constitutional Revision Commission to consider fundamental changes to the basic :structure of the
government of Califrnnia, returning the provisions of the California Constitution to the basic
~cepts appropriate to a Co~titution; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the League seek representation on the California Constitution.a1 Revision
Commission; and be it further
RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to members. of the
Califomia Legislature and Governor of the State of Ca!Jfornia..
37. RESOLUTION RElATING TO STATE SPE ..... D1NG A."ID PERfORMANCE AUDIT
~: North Bay Division
Referred 10: Committee on Revenue and Taxation
"\\'HEREAS. the size of the state government has grown as I! direct resuit of an increase In
the !'<'Pul.tion of the State; and
WHEREAS, the number and amount of s.ervic~s provided by the state has increased
ccmmensuralely; and
24
It. 1
•.
~, ...
WHEREAS, such a monolithic system k.nown as. the California State Government tan and
does overlap and duplicate services and expenses unless there is ~n on·going economic system to
control sLlch urmecessary expenditures of the people's t~ ... cs; and
WHEREAS, there is no present system dl<!t prot~cts th( citizens of California from needless
and wasteful spending of tax dollars; and
\\'HEREAS. a recen! action of the people of the State of California unknowing.ly frased any
oppor~nity to audit the stale's actions on a yearly basis; and
WHEREAS, there bas never been a total and complete ;;mdil of all tbe 5.tate·s, expenoitures
iD any single year; and
'WHEREAS.,. Qur sister 'itate, Texas, has s.uccessfuUy cOlTpleted a thorough audit of all state
activities in less than five months in 1991, with a re~ultjJ1g on-going savings of 52.4 billion. and is
presently conducting a year-long second audit that is projected to save at lea'>t S4 billion; DOW,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in San Francisco, October J 9, 1993, that (he League propose that t.ie State of
California &ball implement • complete review and audit of all state spending and budgetary
procedures; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the State Auditor, with pn>per funding. shall:
1. Challenge and question the b&!c assumptions undedy[ng all state agencies and tbe
programs and seJVices offered by the state to identify those that are vital to the best interests of
the people of the State of California and those th.t no longer meet that goal; and
2 Conduct a complete review of all stale agencies and ali programs, services, and activitia
operated by those agencies; and
3. EvaJuate the efficiency with which state agencies operate under iheir jurisdictions and
fulfill the duties a.ssigned to them by law; and
4. Detennine the methods ~D maximize (he amount of federal funds received by the state
fnr its programs in order to better ensure that the people of California reteive a greater share of
the taXes levied on them by the federal government; and
s. Identify any state agc:ncy or aay state program or service now offered by an agency tbat
aut be eliminated or transferred (0 the private sector without injury to the public good and/or well
being; and
6. Make recommendations for the progra.'"TlS and the services the various state agencies
provide, as well as rec:omrnendations for the elimination of or reduction in funding to various
agencies., programs.. or services based on the results of the performance 3udia review; and
25
'.:..,.. '
-.
7. Make recommendations to the Stare Legislature as to amendments to statutory and
constitutional provision.c;. that will improve the efficiency of state government, including. if
appropriate, recommendatioru on the reorganization or consolidation of state ageri.cie~; and
.s. Th: California Stale Auditor may require any state agency to assi!lt in providing
infonnalion requirerl to complete the duties under this Act, and each !Itate agency !l.hall fully and
completely cooperate with the Auditor in that regard; and
9. The Auditor may reference {he Texas audit procedures develcped rDr their state audits
with modifications that allow for California law.
39. RESOLUTION RElATING TO FEDERA1.. MA."DATE RELIEF ACT OF 1993
limw::!:: City of Petaluma
Referred to: Committee on Revenue and Taxation
WHEREAS,. unfunded federal mandates on state and IOedl governments have become
increasingly eJdensive in recent ye:Q!S; and
"'HEREAS, such mandates have, in many instances, added to growing deficits in state and
local budgets and have resulted in the need for state and local governments to increase revenues
or -curtail necessary services; and
WHEREAS.. in todays economic environment and budgetary crisis all levels of government
are forced to reexa.nine their business operations; and
WHEREAS, unfunded federal mandates are a direct threat to Lhe ability of our stale and
local governments to decide priorities; and
WHEREAS, such excessive fiscal burdens 00 state and local governments have undermined
the ability to achieve their responsibilities under state and local laW'S, which has resulted in rr~ny
servlces being elimlnated or l...'1"itically cut back, now. therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
AnnnaI Conference in San Francisco, October 19, 1993, that the League support H.R. 140, the
"Federal Mandate Relief A<:t of 1993" and S. 993 ill the l03rd Congress, which prohibits passing
along the costs offedera! mandales 10 stale and local governments; and be il further
RESOLVED, Ihat the League request other state and local agencies 10 also support
H.lt. 140, and encourage simIlar resolutions to be sent to their representatives in the U. S. Senate
and House of Representatives.
26
;-.
/'
41. RESOLlrnON RElATING TO GAMING ACTIVITIES
Committee on Revenue and Taxation
Committe.; on Revenue and Ta'l::ailOn
-~--~
WHEREAS. state and federal law now permit various fOfms of gaming in local areas with
or without the consent Of concurrence of city officials; and
WHEREAS, various forms of ga.ming inc!'t"'aSe the publk service demands upon local
entities, particularly cities. to provide increasing taw enfon:emer;t, fire safety, and social welfare
services to the gaming establis.hments and to residents using such facilities.. even thougb often nol
within city limits; and
\VHEREAS.. the State ofCaliforni3. shou!d recognize its respoJlSlbility to ptuvide some form
of reimbursement from gaming re.venues to offset such costs incurred by local communities, and
to negotiate in the determination of arnount'i of such costs to be reimbursed, and the ..state should
then pass on to cities the ponion of such reimbursements related to city ser ...... kes: and
V.1fEREA5, the league neither supports nor opposes any particular fonn of gaming, or
gaming in general, but is convinced that where gaming ocC'ur~, dties should receive reimbursement
for the extraordinary costs imposed upon them ~.s a direct result of such gaming activities 10
mitigate the societal and financial impacts of state·approved gaming; new, therefore .. be it
RESOLVED, by the Gene,.1 Assembly of the league of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conference in San francisro, October 19, 1993, that the league support for all gaming,
other than locally regulated gaming, the following;
1. The State of Cal ifornia should take the lead in providing ieim bursement to cities., and
in assuring that any approval or adoption of any ne\.\o or ex:paIided forms of gan-Jng shall include
a provision (or reimbursemem to cities to de fray the direct and indi reet costs of public services, and
to mitigate the special fmancial and social impacts of gaming activities in the vicinity of citi~
which impacts include increased demands on law enforcement, fire safety, and the often
unrecognized social welfare costs arising from the presence of gaming e50ubiishments in and ne2T
cities; and
2. The State of California should, as part of any gaming negotiations. include in gaming
compacts a provision for payment to the stat~ to defray the full dire.ct costs of regulation,. inciuding
local regulation, and the state sbould then pass through to cities a reasonable portion of such
payments to reimburse local agencies for the costs they incur.
27
..-l~'''':::''' ...
•
~]iltions Referred to fommitt~ on transportatIon end Public \,,~
42. RESOLUTION RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES
~: Los A..'"'tge\cs Count)l Di':i£ion
Referred to: Committee on Transportation and Public \Vorks
'WHEREAS, elet.1nc, natural gas, propane, and other alternative fuel vehicles have tile
potential to significantly reduce emic;sions from the transportation sector because they produce zero
or greatly reduced tallpipe emissions and are not subject to emissions system deterioratioll over
timc. unlikc other vehides~ and
WHEREAS, the federal government, through the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.
requires the use of alternative fuel vehicles by sptdfied fleets; and
WHEREAS.. the United States; Congre~s and the President recently approved the Nali.onal
Energy Strategy ACI of 1992 (Eneigy Act), wnicl"' ... among other things. authorited incentives and
programs spe-cificaI!y targeted at electric, n3tural gas, propane. and other alternative fuel vehicles
and infrastmcturc support systems; and
WHEREAS, a S90 mHlion federal appropnatlon over the next .seven yedfS in electric
vehicles and electric vehide infrastrw:ture via the Energy Act, a $25 miUioa Fiscal Year 1993
appropriation tbrough L'1e Advanced Research Projects Agency for electric vehide demonstrations,.
and a $472 Million Federal Technology Reinvestment Project which includes electrk, natura] gas,
propane, and other alternati .... e fuel trans~rtatjon programs, would accelerate defense coaveniim:
programs in awfornia; and
WHEREAS, such federal appropriations will accelerate e lectr.c. natural gas.. propane. and
other alternative fuel vehicle deveiopmem in California and result in the creation of alleast 7t,OOO
jobs by the yea! 2010; now, therefoTe~ be !t
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annua! Cor..feren,e in San Franci'iCo, Octol.ler 19,1993, thai the League:: l:rge the National League
of Cities to (1) ask the U,S. Departmellt of Energy to establish, and the Pre~ident and Congre~
to fund" the electric, natu!'al gas, propane, end other alternative fuel vehide programs set forth in
the Energy Actj (2) urge the U.S. Depanments of Energ:,.' and Defense, among other Federal
Dt:partments. to accelerate implement&til)D or the Technology Reinvestment Project and increase
such funding; and (3) encourage investment oC Federal funds in Califomja since t.'I,e State is a
Jeader in the development of energy Ie chnotogles and electric, natural gas, propane, and ocher
a1ternam,. fuel transportation; &nd b" it further
RESOL YED? that t.'te League encourage local governmental agencies and community groups
to adopt policies which encourage the research, infrastructure development, demonstration, and
commerciafuation of electric, natural gas, pr{}pane, and orner alternative fuel transportation
tecbnologies.
28
;-:-----~
I
·tN·····
Bit
ResQlulions Initiated hy Petition
43. INITIATIVE RESOLUTION RELATING TO REGULAnON OF LIQUOR STORES
S2lIm: Cities of Los Angeles and San Jose
WHEREAS. a city's land U~ power.s. are generally and spedflcal1y recognized as a matter
of local control; and
WHE~ many dries have experienced a sigriticam concenua don 0 f blight, crime, pu bh<:
nuisance and disorder surrounding ~enatn sensitive iand uses,. such as ljquor Slores; and
WHEREAS. the conditional use pennit is the tool emI-Joyed by many citles to limit adverg
impacts on sunY)unding neighborhoods (or such sensitive uses; and
WHEREA..." convenience and Liquor stores dispensing alcoholic bevenges as their principal
money~maker have bec-ome, i'1 many neighborhoods, magnets (or crime. including mUgglngs, public
drunkenness.. dt.-u~ dealing, prostitution. gang a(:tivities, and disturbing the peace~ and
WHEREAS, the arm of government focused on o .... erseeing liquor QutlelS, the State
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Con LTO~ which has no abillty tD deal with land use, .also suffers
from severe peTiOnnei cutbacks that leave enforcement at its lowe5t 1evel in years; an~
WHE.REASs virtually the only effective contro1 over the potential problems of certain liquor
stores lies in a city's police,. pianning and attorney fun<:uoru.; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General As;embly of tile League of California Cit;e, ass<:mbled in
Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 19, 1993, ,hat the League support legislation to
strengthen kK:al regulation over Jiquor stores to mitigate adverse impactS on the community.
44. INrI1ATIVE RESOLUTION REL ... TING TO SEXUALLY EXPUCIT CABLE
TELEVISION PROGRAMMING
City tlf Chula Vista
WHEREAS, cable teievisioD service has become onUlipresent in bomes throughout
California and across the nation; and
WHEREAS, cable television programming indudes various "pren-.:illm" and "pay~per~view"
channels available for an additional charge; and
WHE.REAS. some of the ·premium-and "pay~per-vl':w" programming illcludes sexually
explicit material; and
29
,-
.....
WHEREAS. the "premium" and "pay-per-V:ew· channel signals are transmitted to !be non
payio~ viewer as "scra£Tlbled" signals, often times permitting partial viewing and fuH audio of the
program in progress in homes that have not purchased or reques.ted SL:ch programming; and
WHEREAS, children may be exposed to such partial '.I'ie\'<'i11g and full audio of sexually
explicit maleriai without their parents even being aware that such materlal is being transmitted into
their homes; now. therefore, be it
RESOLVED~ by the General Assembly of the League of Californla Cities assembled in
Annual C"nferenre in San Franc[sco, October 19, 1993, that the League sponsor legislation to
require cable operators to completely block. without CD5t to subscribers., sexually explicit ~elevi.sion
transmissions from the homes of subscribers who have not specifica.1~)' requested ~\lch progyamming.
4S. INITIATIVE RESOLUTION RELATING TO IMMIGRATION AND
NATURAUZATIONPROCEDURES
S!!lIru: Oscar Rios, Mayor. Watsonville, and Member, Latino Caucus
WHEREAS, the Latino Caucus of the league of califomta Cities presents the followlDg
r=lution to the general membership of the League of C.alifornia Cities; and
WHEREAS. a contingent of Latino elected officiafs, representing O\Ier 30 perc::enl of the
population throughout the State of Califomia. have come together to form a Caucus of the League
of California Cities; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities has officially reeogniud the political solidarity
of the Latino Caucus as a sub-organization of the League body; and
WHERE~ the Latina Caucus is committed to improving the quality of life for over 30
perrent of the 'tate's poPl~ation; and
VlHEREAS, the major concerns of the La!ino Caucus are economic re"italiz.ation of
California~s ailing economy; the creation of safe, decent,. and affordable housing opportunities; the
enluiIlcement of the state"s educationaf institutions; and the fostering of a positive image for the
latino community; and
WHE~ the negative treatment and contInued public attacks on undocumenled ~
worker.; are detrimental to the well-being of all Californians, alike~ and
'WHEREAS, the majority of imnrigrant workers, documented or um;locumented, make up
a vital part of California'. workforce; and
WHEREA.S, the hard work exhibjted by these individuals and their fanulies, al minimum
wage jobs with no benefits, plays an important role in sustaining the state?.§ service sector. the
manufacturing and garment industries.., and the rich agricultural sectors of the Slate; and
30
I
!
I
.. UUll ", _I'
WHEREAS, the contributions of immigrant workers hie greater and far oUNleigh the: costs
to society; and
WHEREAS, there is sub:;.tanttal evidence that Lmmig:--""nts art a pDl~': iL.] tH.:;-,dl· i'l .... ;-<~
economy, and very little evidence L"ml they are !leg<lti\le~ ar.d
WHEREAS, the rights of the~e immigl'<.:ms are bc1ng violated per the Inrelll3.tional
(:oo..oenant on Civil .and Political Rights ratified by the U.S. Senate on April 2, 1992, by heing
incarcerated as criminals, and illegally detained; and
WHEREAS, the League is committed to a policy or fair and humane treatment of aU
California residents,. reganIles.s of citizens:hip; and
WHEREAS. the Le::1gUe understands th at in orde r to compe te in a global economLc order
we mus.t begin to take pride tn C.alifornia~s multi,<ulturOit population and be,gin to utilize the talent
of all people as the driving for~ toward building a new California; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in
Annual Conierence in $a.!'} Francisco, October 19, ]993, that it ls our respOils1biliry as elected and
appointed officials to be visionary and show a strength of character that is necessary to deal with
California's economic instabilities in a manner conducive to the fannulation of consrnlctive policies
with regard to immigration, economic development, affordable hous.ing opportunities, and the
enh3Jh."'ement of our state's education institutions; and be it funher
RESOLVED, th.at the League in establishing a spedal Task Force shall use this resolution
as & guideline: for the Tas\ Force to combat the hannful implica,i.ons of the negative stereotypes
in the media, and others against Califorma's most deferue:less populations that historically leads
to inciting hate, violence, and racism; and be it fJrther
RESOLVED that the League urge Congress and the President of the United States to
require INS enforcement be humane and protect the civil, political and human rights of
undocumentei3 and documented immigrants per the lnternat)ona] 'Co"}en:mt of CivU anrl Political
Rights ratified by the U.S. Senate on Apnl 2, 1992; and be it further
RESOLVED that the League urge: Congress and the President of the United States to
require that INS's role is not only limited 10 border patrol but to provide a service to help facilitate
the process or naturali1.ation; and be it rlJrther
RESOLVED. thai the Task Force findings and recommendations shall be presented to the
League Board of Directors and subsequently presented to the Govemor as a sign of protest to the
unabated malicious attacks upon immigrants.
Itll###
A:\Fmal.93
31
1m Annu.1 eonl .... nce lIeooluU.n. I .. pl ... entalioa
Novembet 1"3
lie •. # TIll. RequIred Aellon StatuI
3 Brown Act Support legislation amending Grunsky.Burton league worked with Common Cause to
Act and Bagley·Keene Open Meeling Act crafl ConsL Amend. 10 strengthen notice
requirements 10 prohibit bills from being
gulled and rewritten lasl3 days "hession,
e.g., SB 2557. No measure introduced.
Continued opposition to SB 36 (Kopp).
7 Illicit Drugs Urge NLC to encourage President and Resolution forwarded to NLC as potential
Congress to increase federal resources in order study topic.
to stern the flow of illicit drugs through nation's
borders and shore~.
9 Social Needs Conduct formal human services needs Conducted workshop. at Annual
assessment; resulting information to form the Conference and Community Services
basi'J of community planning efton to address Conference.
identified sociill ~lVice needs. Encourage
development of formal relationships between
cities, schools, nonprofit agencies, business
community and other governmental
organizations 10 provide resources to address
.'; . identified needs.
10 Family and Child Support legislation to strengthen lind preserve No legislation introduced. Welfare Nutrition ramilies by improving and expanding ramily and
,. "F~_,~\~'."" t ii -:,'~< ,"i r f Services child welfare 3ud nutrition services. ,.~\r;.;" ~~.: "~~~l~~<_-;~/~: 5' --~-"', ,.
1
Rei. # Title Requ .... Action Slato.
II Youth Service Plan Urge Governor', leadership in d •• elopment of Worked with CSBA and CSAC to add...,..
comprehensive statewide Youth Servk-e Plan coordinatioo of local services al,d
with input from summit participants. Support development of state and federal policies.
legislation and encourage enoperation between
government agendes to eliminate barriers to
public/private pannetships regarding Youth
Service Plans.
12 Public Recreational Re~tate need for legislation to provide ton Sopported AIl..5JJ (Morrow), which would Acrivitielii immunities {or public entities and their delivery have added skateboarding to dcfinidotl of
of recreational programs. facilities and special "hazardom recreattonal a.ctivities" for which
events. Support legislation to provide those public agencies ate protedcd from liability.
immunities for public entities related to the Measure died in Ao;sembly Judiciary
public's unauthorized use of public property Committee.
and rights--of-way for recreational purposes.
13 Volunteerism Promote volunteerisrtl in Ollifornia by making Collected and di~mil1atr.d information via.
information available to cities on how to League Library.
develop and maintajn effective volunteer I-:;~'~.~-';:;;: -; ," ,', program~, ,
17 Source Reduction and Sponsor legislation to enact a Source rcduclion Environmental Quality Policy Committee Recycling Incentive and recycling incentive fee. adopled policy guidelines for !\olid waste Fees and recyciing and continues to be a major
player in the development of Icgislatioll in ,,-. I
the area. Mlet consultation with the mOSoi
appropriate legislativede<ision··makers. and
because of concerns related to ,tate budge~
the League decided to delay strong
legislative efforts.
2
!let • .,
18
20
-'--<
•
'~1~;it
Title
Water Conservation
Devices
Waler Transfers
Requlftd Adktn
Support legislation to eQ(Ouruge llIitaIlation of
reasonable water conservation deviteS in
re.id.alial. commercial, and Indu,trial boildings
prior to title transfer. IJevr.lop standards to
specify .xceptions. and devISe educatiOnol
programs 10 lWlify all pal1ics &flected by this
legislation. Urge aU water providers to use any
available conservation nmds to install wate,'
conservation devices in single-family residential
dwelling units.
Support legi'ilation authorizing any retail waler
oser with 8 water alloc.tion from a public entity
to transfer the allocation to anoth~r user, as
long as the transfer would not harm the
eoonomy or environment of the region from
which the water is being transferred, or be
detrimental to otber water users. Work with
public and private water agencies to devi~
means of effective transfer that would not
jeopardize economy or environment of the
areas from which water is transferred and
would not risk existing water rights. but would
augment !upplies of areas severely impacted by
drought. Encourage federal government to
constritt sirnHar legislation at natiQnal level.
3
SlalU.
Thete was 00 legislative. a.~ivity this year.
The League's Wat.etTaSi~ Force. successor
to the Environmental Quality Cammittee'fi,
Watet Sub<:ommittee~ adopted guidelines
(or evaluating legiSlation addressing water
transfert;. Although there was oonsiderable
legislative activity conccrning water
dilitribution. it was inconclusive. This
tesolution was forwarded to NLC for
consideration. but was not selected as a
priority item for position devtlopment.
,.
.'
Reo. #
21
24
. ' 25
,';,'
TIll.
atone·Oepltting
Chemicals
C.lifarnia C08'W
C{)nuni~i{}J\
Energy ReduClion
0".\.
Re<iulnd Adlon
Urge Slate to (ake all sleps necessary 10 ban
use of CFCO/ODCo in (oam product. uoed in
building collSlnlclil)ll, remodeling. and solvents.
Requ .. t NLC to .upport "!'Proprio,. federal
I.~islal!on.
Suvport legislalion to dl<courage (rirolou.
appeals 10 Commis.<ion by <Slabli,hillg
r<&QIUlble fee. rar filing """'tal de.dopment
appeal,. Fe. sho\lld be refund.ble if appeal is
,u",,~,tul.
Urge Stllto !Q adopt legislation enabling 10(DI
8<Wernments to as, ... fee, and charge' '0
iluplemtIlt 5~fDtegies aod progTams to achieve
10 rer"",,! energy ron",rv.tion gool' hy Y"a,
2000. or any higber energy com.rv.lion goal
adopt<.<l IS part of an air quality manos.me"t
plan.
4
SIal",
R ... olution fa1Wllrd<.<l for<oosidc!raIioo 10
NLC, but WIS oot .. lecled IS poorh)' item
{nr p<l"ilion d""elopm.n~ No mrtelly
rel«tea legislation propasc<l in Cnlifomi.
Legislamre. A ,,1.ltd resolulion
cnroutaging pha.c-OU1 of _thyl !1fOmide
use fm any reason was: referred to t~
EnvironmenW Quality o,mmiu«: for
furtber Sludy.
~ was an active pilnicipanl in
developmenl and enactment of sa 303
(Beverly). The law implemen •• ,~
t<SI)lI>\iQrI by providing botb for a
reasonable r"" (or appealJ; '0 tbo Cnlifomia
Coastal Commi"ion and fot refunding of
'he ree if an appeal S\!ce<:ed •.
There was no cun-ent regi~Jatiye a~tlvity.
" '
"
'"
Res. #
28
30
31
-, -:,;~
nt~
Fire Safety
Requirements
Annexations
Mobilehome Parks Act
RequlM A4'1l0Jl
Support amending of State Building Code and
Unlform Building Code to requi'" fire
sprinkleR in all commetcial occupancies ovet
3,000 sq. ft., and provide two-ho"," fir.
s.parations pe'. 3,000 sq. ft. increments.
Request State Fite Marshal to recommend
appropriate amendments 10 State Building
Standards Comrnlssion to prevent spread of fire
between tenant improvement occupancy spac.es
in multiple occupancy mini·malls.
Support Icgi51ation to allow cities to annex
property across rounty lines.
Suppon legislation amending the Mobilehomes
Patk Act an its implementing regulations 10
create a process that provides cities and
counties with ability to accept. modify. or reject
provision' of Title 25 of California Code of
Regulations regarding land use matters in
mobilehome park.f;, based upon specific
circum4ilal1ccs unique to local jurisdictions.
Support legislation to clarify areas where
uniform regulations are necessary on statewide
basis, and clarify ateas where flexibility to
resolve site-specifiC' local situation.~ is neces..~ary.
s
SIal ••
League supported AB 1281 (Archie
Hudson), which is now held in Senate
Appropriations Comrnlttee.
No legi!.lation introduced.
!\lo legislation introduced.
-i-
Reo. # Title Required Action Slata. -'
32 Council on CAlifornia er •• 'e and supp<>rt League 'fllSk Por.:e 10 Task Forte (orrrt<\d JIIld "'el in lulj< JIIld
Ounpttitiveness w.termi~ appropriate""" o( Council on October. Recotl\lll.OrulIUions provided !o
california Competitiveness recomnw,ndations. Board at <Xtober 19'13 me.tin~
and pt<<W>< implementation oi aWf<lp<i .. te
rm:ommeooa!ioos.
33 Selling lIIegal Deadly Urge Stale 10 implement 1989 lellgue League .uppcmed AD 91 (Alpert), ..nkb is
Ornt' rW)\ll\ion regarding life impri>onment f"'""hy ""renll}' 'Ialled;,,~!>l)' l'ublkSa(~ly
lor d""l ... {o, pro!\t of deadly drug,-;. with 3im Committee. Hearing slated lor January »1
t.Q {mwide_ meaningful deterrent to an activity whi<:h time the L<>gUo and 'l"'''''JrinS
dlat is imposing ma5si'Ve ewnomk, fi~C31t .ano agency will te5tify.
ro<:iBJ «, .... ; ott '1", !",ople of our .late.
Rtc<pt",ful!y suuest to Slale Leg',l't.'" <I""
implemenling !1¢\11 renleneing law ct>l)!JJ be
tontingenl "" """'age of bond ;,;"ue pl ... ll ,»> \':;~J";.;1;\;1~~ff~ ,.:i:':;"" . to;'. '. ," .. I baUot to provide: funds for conSl.fuctlon (]f OQ~
frilh l'ri,.,,,, 1m drug deale", until su<n lill>< '"
,
"
a dedi"" in ,\legal drug .. Ie activity leads {O
• lbe emptying 01 elli.,ting prison space"
34 Fire Remt"" Roofing M<lpl Fire Chlef. Dept. position paper a"d P"'<t""" \Ill!",' "'''' "dopte<! ~IW rnMe"'*'
ft-'C'Ommeooatiun to t-fl«)ma,ge member ciJ;rs it> >k¥<h>ped by ILSG wert ";"I';!>ot.1! III all
adopt (ffdinsnces r'l':oognizing existing fkc -cifies,
tuuardous roruMtnM and r«\uif1~ flIt f'esY.l~~\ie
r-001''ing: standards: that meet fire protettion
:requirt:~nts of their rommunities. • ' ",I'
it
Ra.#
35
36
·,/.
,.;.,",
1111e
Grad Nit. Weeks
Protecting Local
Government Revenue
Sources
Req.lred Action Slatu.
Dec ...... Jun. I through 30 of each year as Mde from distribution of resolution to aU
Grad Nile Weeks in California in recognition of cities. no other iI('tion was taken.
continued commitment of cities to promote
substance-free school celebration,. Encourage
all cities to expr"5S their support for safe and
sober graduation celebrations by making such a
declaration.
Examine, as a high priority, the feasibility of an
initiative oon!;titutionai amendment to attain
the following: (a) protect municipal revenues
from reduction or redistribution by state, and
restore previous subventions; (b) prevent state,
or any county, from levying a fee on any
municipal government or resident to pay for
<lny service provided through state or county
revenue source: and (c) assure that any state.
mandated program be fully funded, and that the
revenue represents additional funds to
municipaHtiC$.
7
This was Ihe subject of discussion by the
Committee of 55, Joint Committee of City
Manage" and CADs. and Board of
Directors. Protection of city revenues was
primary objective of grass roots lobbying,
communications and media campaigns.
Advi~ory Committee on Government
Structure and Financ;e wiD consider need
for constitutional changes.
. ,~ ,
, .. ;+'i
-::>'!' ':,
"'. \
j,'.
"' •• ~_ .. __ • '-'_'_If~ __
Be", ... TIll<! RequIMf .uau" stitt""
37 Unfunded rederal SUpjll>rt >t.p' 10 prote", '.""nuo ""U'<e. of Lague ~ it< position IU NLC.
Mandales '\&Ie Rnd kl<al gfflU~ Ass»rt ,!>It!.I»' ~ .u.ff met with ,epresental~'tS 01 the
federally·nwt<Ia\ed pros,am is fully fun<!«! ",,<I u.s. G<""fl"'~()IOO; _Icing on
,ba, f.vel>lJe tIlprc ... nu additiooal ,,,,,e~ !4 ,ltIll!4at.e ~"''''' roc !lie House of
51a,e and/o, localg"".rnmtJl'!> Assu," kderal Repr",."nt,u;ves Cmnmiuee 00
gOl'ernmentmaU nnt r¢<j~<", (««<ling <If !!U'li"" .. mmen(al kflali<)n>; S«l')lIlrled
previous fedtrilly ,,,,,,,,d,,,ed p",vam> Qn!e .. "'£Il~kta ,,( " &.l<:al-tta!e·federal
lbe federal 8'I''eCnmeRt r¢<j""""" oost 01 •• 1<1 t>a"ne",hip task fo,,,. 10 atklre"" i<deral
P"'l!"''''' \0 kvell){ furufu>g pr~,t maoolttif:!;,
Enewmge NLC \0 ..,.,k and ""l'P"" rourt 1'tS!
or ronstihltiMai .",."11=,,, fm ,he",
I'U(fKI><" Di.tribute this .....,10£;0. It> orh.r
"rsaniza!ioos I){ ""'nicipa!ilW" !1m, a, CSAC,
National Urbsn Le.$I'f. ~,
~9 Staie Compli3Jl\:e with Urge St~\~ Ii> rumply wilt an regulolm), Ito action to date.
f
Regulation Programs programs required .at -¢.cdes aoo @u"'~{~
hlg}tlif;hthig inequities through medin, riling
~<-,; , , ex!!mpl.t:~ wherc ~t3:t; exempt! ~~~~t fwm fr~
',,",' own man-da1eS ,00 !'qUlat;"",.. --"-,, .-',' '-'.,'
40 1""l""'Y 'aJ< Support legktation tl) re:qui(1! cQUntie.~ itemize league w~!'<'l1e<l SB 191 (Bev~r!y} tn
St:alemem5 the one percent property tat ((J deady-show implemeru resolution. The bi!! hu !\iJ(
taApayer dm MlOl.lnt ea.:h .g."", ,«.ive,. ",,(;..:11 fa'll),al>le ronsmemlioo by .he
legislatur.,
B
...... -~~
Res. # 1111. Required Ad..,. SIBI ..
~.,' :;.~tmtWre 41 Soomlwall& Suwort Jeslslalioo tequiring CALTRANS "> <::.otm]lO!!de __ udlanged "';1iI
c:onsult fully with ci~. by participating in CALTRANS 8IId resoluOOn vr.IS forwarded
public !!Itt!tinjll .". ~np .. 'Ih dry ooundls to tbem. CAL T'RAMS h .. promised
and public wlw!n ",undwall. and alternative foll.,...up information. W. are awaiting
mitigatiom "'" planned. Send leU<!< to additional actiOJl from CALTRANS.
Director <>f ~TRANS .... ing fot ea,ly 8IId
full involvement of 10(&( jurisdictions, and that
CALTRANS perform soond sludies ber",. and
after c;m,tructian <>f soondwalls in internal
neighboJbootls. "" !>0>1 <>f WI mi'iEa!ioo
monitoring program. Ask CALTRANS 10
utl(k:rtake r.s •• reb and development addressing
noise attenuation and needs. arising from past
soundwall COlUtructioo, and addl~ss n«\h
, .. ulling from furtner ming •• ;"n nmnilO,ing
,., ' , .,. I progra.ms. 1 ,';r\'~'<V"iC' """. ,.c". :~-: .. -~~:;fJ~~~~.'))~~<!-:E ~~ >~~:/
'" .. :. 42 Tram" Signal Support .n,,"S t<l rt,<\1I«. .""'8:1 .OIlSurnplion Monitor.d and supPlmed 'W''''!'''''I.
Teehnalogi .. through applkation <>f available technologies in legislation where applicabie,
;"
tbe fkld of traffic signal ""ntTo) whe,. cost
effecrive.
. '
•
'-,.,
9
.
Res, "
43
lni,jatht('
44
{n;liatr.,'e
Title
County Hazardou.s
Wllt,\e: Management
rl,",
t\ernspace De,i!iion
L:\plllicy\~c<:ha.ft 1)2
Required Actio ..
Urge cities to 000_ the Dept. of Toxic
Substances Conttol requesting immediate
review and action on «.'Ul'rently submitted
hazardous w""tc management plans and action
on any otber hazardous wru'te manage:ment
plans witrul\ 90 daY' of submittal. Sponsor
legislation roqulring 9/).(brj r«icw and action
by lhe Dept. of Toxic Substances Control on
county hazardous waste management plans with
proviso that nonaction results in automatic
approval.
Urge Pre5id~m of United States and
responsible fedet'aL officialt to terognite the
severe economic hardship to the people of
California created by Aerospare (efund and t.o
take appropriate actions. to forgive, or mitig~He
the costS tilereo(. Urge member cltks to
~pprove similar resolutions and take all
appropriate actions to inform ftderal ufficial.s ot'
the burden to California created by OOQWA(t
refund.
10
Status
8ased on Annual Cooterenee ResoJutioflS
adopted by both ot'gnni.alions. Ihe League
and CSAC """'1opuI andjointly sponsored
S8 786 in 19'13 Session. Due to time
con<trainfS and legislative deadlineS, S6 786
has become a lW<>-yoar bill.
The league worked with representati"es of
lhe White HOllse BUO Congress in atttmpt. ..
to eliminate m mitigate the ('-{feels of lru::
decision. Final di~PQs\t{on: Board of
Equaliullion modified formula atl..eague"
recommendation; total amount reduced
{wm $800 million to $500 million; most
repaymt"nts can be spread over six years.
. ,i
':~:; j";t
, ,.;,
. ".'. I ~ , ,