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Home My WebLink About0102.095(Df~. 0 ~ity of Palo Alto • " • City Manager's r..~port ----------------~~ TO: HONORABLE CITY COUNClL nOM: CITY MANAGER CEPAIlTMENT: at, Manager DATE: CMR:IOZ:9S SUBJECT: ResoJutioos Adopled at the 1994 Annual Conference of the League of eardomia Cities REQIIFSf 'Ibis Is an 1nf000000tion report. No CoundI IICtioD is requesied. Prior to the League of CaliIornia Cities Annual O>uference. wbkh was beld In Long Beach on October 23-%5. the CoUDCil reviewed the resolutions which "'ere fA) lie coosidered at the Conference, . detel'DliJll!d the CIty'. positions on eac". and instructed the CoundI' ... oting deIegale acconJingJJ. CowIciI guidelines instnK:t thai roDowiDa the Annual League Conrerence a report to CoundI will lie prepared, Informing Collncil of the adopted nsoIutions. RFCO~fENDATIONS NODe. muCV JMpJ,}CATIOlSS TIle resolutions adopted at the Annual Conrerence guide the League'. ",ork during the ensuing year. EXECUI;ll'E l'IIMMARV The attadunenl indicates on pages 3-S the titles of aD 32 resolutioBS .. bk' ... "' ..... considel'ed by the League and ronlDiDs !he text of each of the 15 resolutioBS ",hkla were adoped by the League GeoeraJ Assembly. The actions by the General Assembly.w.,..., consistent with the Co .. nciI'. instructions to its voting delegate, m.tIt the rnDowjng "lCceptionS: Following eDeosive Ooor debate, the GeoeraJ As.embly disapproved R~ution 3, whlc:h gan a term limits optioII fA) generalla,., cities, anel Resolution IS, relating fA) alternative aIc:obol rehabilitation programs; lhe CollDCil had approved both resolutions. ~"'2 -.,. '. ~-, .. r-,- ~ .', - . -...::. ..........-~~. ' .. --< i- I. " .. ';"8 Genenl AssembI)' approved an amended Resolution 5 relatiD, to nco • ...,. or aac.me" fees'Tbe CouDc:ilbad~, vltIl the orIpaI poliq commItCee view Chat the resoIntioa was duplicative or existing League policy. The General Assembly 8Iso approved a toIaDy amended Resolution 21 relatin& 10 residential em radUties. The Council had d'lSappt'Oved the original resolution wbicb reslmd existine League policy and also could have been in conflid with rair housing laws. Resolutions 11, 16 and 25, ... laich the C<JomciI had approved, ... ere ref'errecI 10 policy committees ror rur1her study, due to the roonplexities or the Issues. These resoluticms relalecllo rioIeoc:e 011 IelevisioD. beaJth <SJ't l'dorm, and Kntendng or riclent ofI'eaders. nsc'AI IMPACT NlA ENVJl!0NMENTAI, A,sSf:SSJ\fFNf NlA I. Resolutions A&pCed. 1994 LCC C<Jnferem:e 2. ImplemeofalioD Slatus or 1m Annual c.,nrerence Resolutions PREPARED BY: VICd Rudin, ~Dt to the City MalUlJll!<' , CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: Pqo'oI' '-.: .:, -: .. " @) g League of California Cities MOO II: STREET • SotCRAMErot) CA 95814 • (918) 4404-5790 No.embet 1994 TO: I l! 1::1': rV1':n U(.Cl ~ ~ (]l'f ~ jIIJI/'r crrY MANAGERS • FOR 1HE A TffiN'IlON OF MAYORS, OOUNClL MEMllERS, crrY ATTORNEYS, AND 01HER APPROPR!A'Ill a1Y Ofl'lOALS Attacbed ate the resolutions adop!e<I at Ibe 96th League Annual Confer._ held in l.onti: BeadI, Oc:$ober ~2S, 1994. 'These resolutioN represenl the culmination of :0 year.1o!Ig deveIopmeDl IlDd review process by the policy COJIlIJiinees, individual cines. and Leap. 4i>isions IlDd departments throughoul the stale. 1M process was opeD, affording 1i4......ny lnmdrcds olci\)' offic!aIs the oppottunilJ 10 participat. directly. W. vnuincly appcedale pur inYoIvcment 1M resolutions process becomes me:oningless IlDIess every .ffo<t is """'" 10 implemeDl the resoIutioos ill t1>e spirit in "IIhidJ tbcy were appcmrcd. 1M Leape'. Board 01 Dire<:lOn, dMsIoas, clepartmcnlS, policy rommitlUS, IlDd individual city o/Iicials will be asked throughoul t1>e comin& yeu 10 develop IlDd support federal. stale, and local actioos 10 impIemeJIl these policies. For your information, a 5UIDIDlll)" is .~ that updates t1>e status at resolutions adop!e<I 1I11he 1991 Ammal ConfereDl% in SaD Fr8ncisoo. MaIy Andrews PresideD!, Leape 01 California Oties CounclI Member. Chic:o " -, - WQRKf.tl9.11 . , ~LlfORNIA'S FUTURE • RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED 96th ANNUAL COl'l.'FERENCE WNG BEACH, CA OcrOBER 25, 1994 Laagueof california ClUes .. -~ - . , ·.' . . F1NAL REPORT ON RESOLUIlONS The Annual Coolerenee .... held in l..ooi: Bead! on Oc:!ober 23-25, 1994. The General ResoIvtioDs Coouniuu met on Oc:!ober 25, al IlIe Annual Coolerenee and considered 30 or IlIe 32 resoIu1loos 5Ubmitted. ResoIudons #10 and 29 were withdrawn by llIeir .sponsors prior 10 !he rommeneemel1l or IlIe General ResoIu1loos CommiIlU meeting. or IlIe 30 resolutions. 17 were forwarded to Ihe General Assembly for adoption. Eight resolutions _ referred to the Board 01 Di.. .. cton or !he League for 2ssignmenl 10 oppropriaIc committees or divisions or 1lle League for further study. Resolutions were referred 10 1lle Board ill 1llose cases in ",hicl> Chere was insufficiel1l info.-mation available to enable Ihe committee to approve or disapprove 1lle resolutions on u.eir merit" or for ",hlc:!t further study and rCY!ew .... relt appropriate. Failure or IlIe General Resolutions Committee 10 recommend adopIioo olllH:sc resolutions by Ihe General Assembly does DOt mean that IheJ ... J1 not receive further cooskIcration or be approved at a later date. The General Assembly approved Ihe recommendations 01 IlIe General Resolutions Commiuu 00 all resolutions ."cepl #3 and IS, wbiel> .... disapproYcd, and approyed as amended #18. The resolutions adopIcd and reproclu<ed here .. prescot IlIe poIiq direction that the orpnization will take for 1995 and beyond Many pooitions were unanimous, oCher were DOt. ~r. COOSCDSUS .... achieved 1hroDgh a deliberate and opea proces&. We wish to siaccreIy thank all city <lffic:iaIs who served IS members 01 policy committees, the General Resolutions Committee, and the officiaJ \'OIiilg delegates 01 1lle member cities woo paniclpated in Ihe development o! !hose policies. , " '. ""-' J .,/- WSTORY OF 'ESOVmQNS Rw>IIaioN IIaw been ,aupe4 '" po1ky committ .... /0 which they have been ~ ~ MIe ~ resoAaions have been assigned /0 man than ON ~ 1Mse resoIu:ionJ art _eJ '" thiJ s;;g.. (t). JCEY m REymwTNG BOQJES L PoIk:y Committ« -Pre!iminaJy 2. Po!ky Committee -Fuuol 4. GeIlUlll Assembly AC!lON FOQI'NOTES • Subject mailer coyored in lIDOIher resolution •• Policy Committee willlilake R<OIIDDeDdation II Oclober 23 meeting ••• &isIina League policy .... Local aulhorily pr ... !IIIy eJdsts KEY ro ACTIONS T~ A -Approve D -Disapprcwe N No Action R Refer 10 appropriate policy committee for study a -Amend A3! -Approvc .. amended Au -Appr""c witll additional amendmelll(s) Ra -Amend and refer as amended 10 appropriate policy committee for study >Wi -Additional amendments and refer Da Amend (for cIariIy or brevity) and DisappcOYe Na -Amend (for clarity or brevity) and tale No Action W -Withdrawn by Sponso< {Note: Only those resolutions wltll an appr""e rerommendation from 1M General RescIutiOOs Committee and qualified pelithned resolutions are reported on 1M floor 01 the Genetal Assembly.] 1 :! 3 " S , 7 8 9 .10 +10 11 12 t13 +14 tiS ~-~--.';.' -:;, -,\$,.. ,-),~ -~<' ~-. . , -' .. " §:ey Word In,," -, COMMITTEE ON ApMINlSTRAllYE SERYKl'$ 1 2 Absentee Ballot Applications Aa Aa C&mpeign FlJWlC:in& Regulations Aa kL Term UmiIS foe General Law ones Aa Aa CAnttnlOr Bidding on Municipal Projects R R RealYeIy of Fees R"· R··· Propositioll 188 Aa Aa Opea Meeting Law foe State Legislature Aa Aa Part-time Legislature D D Policy Commitlee Voting D D Yootk' Services Policy Committee R W OOMMITfEE ON COMMUNITY SERYKl'S 1 2 Y 0U1h Service5 Policy Committee R W VIOlence OIl T.""ision h. R Immigralkm Policies R A IIIegaIImmigr&tion R A Sale of Pornographic Materials 10 Minors Aa Au AIcoIIoI Rehabilitation Programs Aa Au COMMlTfEE ON EMPLOYEE REl.AJ]QNS 1 2· I 16 I Health Care Reform Aa ... ,-, , . -, 3 .. , .' 3 Aa A A R Aa A A D D W 3 W R R R A A R 4 A A D R A A A D D W 4 W R R R A D 4 R 1 . ----/::-.'i " .. ',', ' .. , -~'. '. :',' Hum,," ~Wgrdlndel OOMMDTEG ON ENYIRONMENT"J. OUAlIfY 1 2 4 17 VDIinB Requirements fa Air Board R~ntation A loa A A 18 SaCe . . Walct Act Aa Au A Aa 19 itecycled Walct A A A A t20 Recycling Inner City Propcrty-Brownfieids A Aa A A OOMMITD;E ON HOI §ING OOMMUNIT)' AND BQlNOMlC DEW QPMENT .20 21 22 t23 24 .13 tl4 tIS 2S 26 TI 1 IU.cydins Inn", Oty Property-Brownfields Aa Environmental Subdhi,ions .. Residential c.te Facilities .. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) A Southwesl Military CompIe. A OOMMITIEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY 1 IIIegaIlmmigtation A .. Sale 01 Pomograpbi<: Materials 10 Minors A AIcoboI Rehabilitation Programs Do Delermin.ate Sen!eJlCes, Parole and Early Releases ol V",lent Offenders /vi Confiscated F ... eanns A ADey Access A 4 2 3 4 Aa A A Ra R R Aa A A A A A A A A 2 3 4 loa R R A A A Aa A D Aa R R A ···A A A A A ,-' ' <DMMl]TFE ON REVENUE AND TAXAmN 1 2 4 28 LocaII'urchas!ng Preference D D D D iCJ huellor, Intuut Tax A A W W 30 Parb aDd Open ~ ........ mcDt PisIrkI D D D. D 31 lnIereat·Frcc Loan Programs lor Capital D D D D Improvcmcnts COMM1TJ'P.J\ ON JRANSPORIADON AND Pll»UC WORK:! 1 2 3 • I I : I : I ; I ;-J k\6naI94.tab s '. --. ADOPl'ED ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLVflONS RaolPtlcmg Retcm to CqmmlUer p. Alfmig':dnIUyt Scryim t. IlESOU1llON RF.I..A11NG TO ABSENTEE BAlLOT APPUCA'I1ONS ~: City aerb DepartMent Rderre4 so: Administrative Servi<e. Policy CommiUee WHEREAS. absentee ballots are an integral part ol the .k:ctoral process; and ,\J\'HEREAS, absent •• ballots serve a critical oeedloc tbo5e woo cannoI mate it ID the poDs 00 dectioa day; and WHEREAS. the .k:e".onU absent .ot ..... ballot has been used increasingly by special consulting firm>, campaign commlt1«s, and in<fMduals .... ho .n<:OW"age absentee voting: and WHEREAS, these special consulting firm>, eampalgn commiu .... and individual> are pennit1e<110 rec:ek-e these romp!eted absent V<>Ier bal1ol: applications and bald tUm for 36 bour5 (EIectioos Code 5 1006.3) before returning tlJeSe forms 10 ihe appropriate elections official or by the deadline. whichever is sooner, and WHEREAS, this procedure does no( provi<k for tU proper monitoring ol this 36- bout balding period, whielt creates an unreasonabl. bardsbip aod/or delay ol the proper administralh-e handling of elec\<lcal affairs; and . WHEREAS. 11lis procedure bas all.<> resulted in ucossiv. = beyond tbo5e !hat """]d be incurred if the completed ballot applications wete returned 10 the appropriate eleclioos official early eDOUg]> 10 be processed in aD orderly fashion; DOW, therefore. be it RESoLVED, by the General Assembly ol the LeagUP. of California Qties assembled in Annual Conference in Long Beach. October 25. 1994, that tU League sponsor legislation 10 require that completed absentee bal10t applications be submitted 10 the official woo bas jurisdiction <wer the election at k:asl 14 days prior 10 the election; and be it further RESOLVED, that the League sponsor further appropriate legislation 10 enabl. absentee baIIO!S 10 be mailed to the vote" insufficient tim.toaccommodat. this new . proposed deadline for completed absent vot.r applkations.. 6 , ~--~ . ~.-- " -: -. :..- . , ----------------~ -:;.:<~ .~-'.:-~- ~ ... ' -",+ , • 2. RESOLUI1ON RElATING 10 CAMPAIGN FlNANaNG REGULATIONS li!lIIta: cry Oerb Department Referred to: Administrative Services Policy Commi~ WJiERF.A$, 1lJc campaign financing regulations promulgated li!Ilhe Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) b""e impo£ed a considerable financial burden on 1lJc cities cl CalifOl1lia; and WHEREAS. eomplian<e willi 1lJc mandates of1lJc Political Reform Act cll974 and 1lJc f'PPC. interpretative rejUlatioos requires a significanl commitment cl munldpalleneral fuD4 1DOlIies; and WHEREAS, !be results cl the passage of Propooition 13 bas imposed severe spendiDJ restnints on cioes in California; and WHEREAS, it is ;ugenl and essential that cities explore every avenne of cost cutliDJ Ieplly available 10 1lJcm; and WHEREAS. many cities are experieoclDJ difficulty iD fulfiIlinJ 1lJc mand'ies of FPPC regulaliolls,. wbklt require an in-clepCh review of campaign reports filed; and WHEREAS. many city derb face 1lJc dilemma of ~iDJ unable to fulfill !be duties imposed on !hem ... filing olficials due to lack 0( funds fa< adequate penonncl; now, tberefc<e. be it RF..5OL YEP, by !be General Assembly of !he League 0( California O!ies assembled In AmruaI Conferee« in Long Beacll, October 25, 1994, that !he League establish a worling committee. composed 0( city derks, city attorneys, and other appropriate offic:iaIs, 10 study bow the Uttelll cl1lJc PoIi~1 Reform Act 0( 1914 could be achieved in more cost efficieDl ways; and be it further RESOL YEP, thai !be committee be directed 10 focus on review clerlstiDJ legislation and FPPC regulations witlt • view loWard rerommeoolllg changes 10 either legislation anIl/or regulations in an effort to reduce the ""cess:". apenst of romplying with 1lJc Act anIl its regulations; and be j( furtl!er RESOLVED, tbat the committe. be autborized to request League.taff assistance 10 initiate &mending legislation or present proposed changes \0 regulations to !he FPPC. S. RESOUITlON RELATING 10 RECOVERY OF ATfORNEY FEES ~: Cty of Carlsbad Referred iQ: Administrative Services Policy Committee WHEREAS, pubBc agencies are increasingly beiDJ targeted by litigation .. bid! is oCten frivoloos; and . 1 . '. i • o WHEREAS, stale law prevents public .,enaes from re"""ering atklrDey r-in IOOSI eases in wbidl the public aSei'<:)' is found to be not at rault; and WfIF.RFA~ ~~...!!3 p-.!bH~ !g~ncl:s ~ :~.,:r :.~'},.~y!::s ... -;n P.7'''~i:i; iiiiiIiCrws. CrivoIous cases from being broogbl against them; and WHEREAS,. aIIowin& public .,encies 10 recover attorney fe .. will allow them 10 expend tbooe funds on programs th'it will betlCr benefit residents ol tbooe public .,enOes; _. thererore, be it RESOLVED, by the Genenl Assembly 0( the League 0( California Cities assembled in AzmuaI Conference in long Beach, October 2S, 1994, that the Leaaue support kgishotion '" allow public .,.ncies to fCCOYer attorn<:y costs incurred as a result ol cases in .... hich the public .,eDC)' is found 10 be DOl al Cault. 6. RESOUJl'ION RElATING TO PROPOSITION Iii s.'Ql£": City ot san .Jose Referred tn.: Administrative Services Policy Committee WHEREAS. the Stale Legislature has recently enacted III amendment to the Labor Code (AB 13 • T. Friedman, Cbapter 310. Statules ol 1993), wbich comprehensively rtgUlates smoking on a statewide basis as a matter of worker safety for eDdosed pla<:es 0( employment; and WHEREAS, consistent with e.dsting Leag\.>e policy. AB 13 establisbes • ";njmnm stl<tewidc standard for smoking in enclosed pia"" ol emplOj'Illent and authorizes Io<aI govertlmeDlS 10 en.ac1 additional smoking regulations in areas thaI any city detetmines are not adequalely rcgulaled by state laW; and WHEREAS. prior 10 the passage ol AB 13, over 300 California cities enacted local ordinance. regulatins 'lIH>king in order 10 protect public bealth in response 10 public con<e'" ahoot the effects ol secondhand smoke and access ",1oba= products by minors; and WHEREAS, the manufacturers and sellers Ol IObacco baye quaIifiecl • ballot initiative eolitled "SMOKING AND TOBACCO PRODUCIS' (Proposition Iii 00 the November 1994 baDot), whict would suhstantiaDy weaken the stateWide regubltions eoactecl by AB 13. completely destroy the ability ollocal governmenl to regulate smoIdog or the sale ollOba<xo products via vending machines 10 minors and preempt all e.dsting and future IocaIIobac:c:o control ordinances; and WHEREAS, the initiatiYe is an aUempt 10 attack local efforts 10 prolect aga;nst the public beaIllI concerns caused by ""Dicing; now, therefore. be it RESOL YEO, by til. General Assembly 0( the League ol California Cities assembled in Annual Conferuiu in Long Bead., October 2S, 1994. that the League reaffirm its 8 -, : ,. --. ~ .' .--~, ... ~ - . ~~. -, oppcoilioll to w SmoI<iDj: and Tobac:ro Products Initiative (Proposilioll 188 on ~ Nooember 1994 ballot). whi<h is sponsored by !he IObacco industr} as an attempt 10 "eaten Jaws rei',lating smoking; and be it further . RESOLVED. lhallhe League and its members male every effort 10 inform elected oIIiciaIs, the ....... mecr" and the public aboirt the true nature 01 the efforts behiDd I'ropcl6ition 188 10 ensure its ultimate defeat 7. RESOLUJ'lON RELATING TO OPEN MEETING lAW FOR STATE LEGlSL\1URE ~ Referred "" WHEREAS, the 50= 01 democracy greo.tly depends upon the ability 0I1hooc l>eing soverned I<> administer a careful walck 01 !he elected and app<>inled officials doing the governing; and WHEREAS, there is DO level 01 government where !his is better ~ than at the IocaJ level, where residents freely participate in the governing 01 cities; and WHEREAS, ci~ have an ;",pressive rerord 01 panicipatory democracy. citiea " throughout California, in the public interest, t.dbere I<> !he requirements 01 ibe Ra1ph M. Broom Ad, as establisbed and subsequently amended by lbe State Legislature; and WHEREAS. some 01 !he requirements 01 the Act have in fact had !he elfe<:t 01 maling IocaJ govellllDent even more opeD 10 our residents, and it appears WI severa! 01 tbeK meaourcs maY .... 11 apply I<> the Slate Le~e, particularly in rer.tion 10 <X>mmittee hearinp, thereby.nhancing the democratic process al the stale level; and WHEREAS, since. indMduals p:anning 10 lestify before Slate legislative bodies spend c:oosicIerable effort 10 prepare for !heir limited a<:ces.s \0 !he proc:ess and oiIen must !raVel coosldcrabl. dis!ance \0 do SO; and WHEREAS, some 01 the IDQCO obvious applications 01 open meeting laws !bal coukI impr<m the process include: 1. The setting and posting 01 agendas, including the establishing 01 CODsent calendan 81 least 72 boon; prior \0 CXInsideration 01 matters; and 2. The placing 01 a reasonable limit '''' the numher 01 times an author may pull a bill foe the purpose 01 delaying ac"Jon 10 • subsequent mu tins; and :l. On !he occasion wIler.legislativ. action is 10 be delayed, allowing proponents and opponents 01 bills 10 at least have !heir positions publicly recognized, since they may DOt hav, !he ability 10 relunl foe !he nezI scheduled meeting; and "----...,4.~· ____ ~ "' .. Wl:UlRE.AS, lbere are probably numerous OIher meaDS 10 Unpr"'" 1l>e legidative pro<CSS 10 increase participation ol indMduals and organlZlOOns who may no< bave Il>eir reooaroea 10 <ledicate fun-time commitment 10 tbe working ol tU Legislature; DOW. lWoIDr'" to< !! RESOLVED, by the General Assembly ol the League ol California Cities assembled in Amlual Coolerenee in Long Seac ... odober 25, 1994, that 1l>e League prepare a list cf eooslruclive opu meeting law re=mend.tio"" applicable \<> the Slat. Legis1atur~ lor presentatioo to the appropriale state bodies lor consideration. lteso'ptj;:IAS Refem4 '0 Commlttee on CommuniCy $enku .14. RESOLUTION RElATING TO SALE OF PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIALS TO MlNORS l!!Hm:I:: Refcmd )0: Orange County Div'.sion <mnmunity Services Policy C<lmminee and Public Safety Poii<)' Committee WHEREAS, Il>e California Legislature has establi>bed a <:OOIpre~ns1ve statutOI)' sdlemc regulating !be sale ol pornograpbic and aarmful matter 10 minors; and WHERE-.S, 1l>e Califomr. Legislature has preempted Il>e right ollocal entities to adopt ordjno.".,. regulating the sale of harmful matter 10 minors but bas granted citiefi and COIlDties limited authority to adopt ordinances requiring partial blockage ol1l>e display ol material harmful to minors (blinder racks); and WHEREAS, the installation Of blinder racks is DOC an effective method of r~1ricting or preventing Il>e sale to nrlnors of barmful D1&tter <ftsplayed in Dewsracks; and WHEREAS, recent court rulings have re.tricted the right ol cit'e. and counties to adopt restrictions on newsracks, and many ol the ne .... papers and periodicals tfiSplayed in newsracks contain valuable infO<lTllltiGn that should be available 10 minors and adults alike; and WHEREAS, the <'Ollr1s ba ... ruled that 1l>e Legislature bas Ibe lege! authority to adopt statutes restricting the we and display of barmful matter to minors that are broader and more restrictive than those applicable 10 adults; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly ol the Leagu<o of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in Long Beacl!, October 25, 1994. that the League draft and support legislation, cocsistent with constitutiona1, statutOI)'. and decisinnallaw. that will establish the ma><imum permissible re.trictions cn the sale and tfiSplay of harmful and pornographic material 10 nrlnors induding. without limitation, the sale and oISplay 10 IIIinoJS ol b.armful material through newsracks, venoms maclllnes, and <>!her medium IlDSupervised by adults. 10 -:' -.~~. ~ ~"-::.-~ ~ ~ : .. -... .:.~.,.::.~:. -:~. o BnnIv'W, Rcf'emd to Cpmmrurc 0' Emronmcn1.1 Or,"t,y 17. RESOUmON RE1A TING TO VOTING REQUlREMF.NfS FOR AIR BOARD REPRESENTATION Orang:e County Division Environmental Quali!)' Policy O>mmitlee WHEREAS,. the passage oC the federal Ow> Air Act and tbe California Oean AlE Ad eotabIisbed ambient air s:andards for • rang. oC pollutanls acr,,", the COWlIzy and ill CaIiComIa; and WHEREAS. 1M South Coast AlE Basin (Los Angeles and Orange Counties, Rivenide Coun!)' ease Ie> the Palo Verde Vall")', and 1M non-desezt porUoos oC San Bernardino County) has been classified as an extreme non-attaimnentlte8 liDder federal and Slate air quali~ staDdards; and WHEREAS, in 1975, the Stale Legislature formed the Soull! Coast AlE Quality Manqemenl District (SCAQMD) 10 improve 1M air quali!)' ill the SoutlJ Coast Ak Basin; and WHEREAS,. the intr.xluction oC local government transportation rontrol measur .. in 1M 1989 and 1991 AlE Quality Management Plans (AQMP) created requiremenls tlJa! s;pifiallrly impacIlocaI government and its C:OO~lUen:.; and WHEREAS, it is imperatM that the continued participation oC local government is .nsure<! during the development of the 1994 AQMP and future updates \() 1he AQMP; and :wHEREAS, • t2-memher board governs 1he SCAQMD and includes one city selection appointee from Orang:e. RivelSide, and San Bernardino Counties and Crom the easIerB and western rc&lon oC La< Angeles Countr. and WHEREAS,. current law r",!uireo 1M SCAQMD city appointment oC a new Member, or the replacement oC an existing city member wile. their lerm expires, receive support from 2/3 oC 1he cities witlJ 2/3 oC tile incorporated population; and WHEREAS, thil; requirement is applicable only 10 1M SCAQMD and not Ie> caIifomia', othe< 46 air districts; and WHEREAS. begimting on 1uly I, 1994, 1he city membership oC the governing hoard of each unified air district formed OD or after tlJat date shall be approved by • majority of the Qlie$ representing a majorll)' oC the population; and WHEREAS, Orang:e County cities have cast numerous halloo; in an effort 10 seat 1he1r SCAQMD Board representative, and eastern La< Angeles County cities .... r. without representation for eight months, duo 10 an iIlability 10 achieve a 2}3 vote ill support of one representative; now. therefore" be it 11 , -, ' /" , " ,-. , RESOLVED. by the General Assembly of the I..ugue of California Cities assembled in AmwaI ConfeR_ in I..oni: llea<:h, October 2S. 1994. that tile League sponsor Iegislatioli lowering tile vol<: threshold far SCAQMD <ill' repr'SCOlatiYes from 2/3 of tile cities repmeD1in& lj3 ofthecwnl)"1 iDcQrpo<a~ population \0 a majority of the cities representing a maJorq of tile county's iocorpo<aled population. 18. RESOUlIlON REl.AllNG TO SAFE DRlNKlNO WATER ACT ~: Referr;d II!: Los Angeles Co-JDIy Division EoWonmenlal Quality Policy Committee WHEREAS,. the League of California Cities requests that the l04tb Congress take immediate action 10 """tinue tile work of the 103<d Congress and 10 apprave safe drinking water legislation whlcl! inc1udes tile fofiowing resolves; and WHEREAS,. the Act has a large impact on California cities' level of water quality and the COSlS of achieving and!cx maintaining thatleve1; and WHEREAS, support of a speci6c bill .mcll mayor 'may no! pin fun consideration by the Congress may be premature and/rx inappropriate at tbi:. time; and WHEREAS, identifying ley rrinciples that the League of California Cities would like 10 see in III)' legislative proposal addressing the SaCe Drinking Water Act is a more effective ccune 0( ac6oo; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED. by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in AmwaI Conference fu LQng Bead!. October 2S. 1994. that tile League support tile inclusion 01 the following principles in III)' SaCe Drinking Water Act Reautborization: 1. Require tile U.s. Eoviconmental Protection Ageocy (USEP A) 10 continuously review exisling contaminant standards and continue its oversigbt 01 state drioking water programs; and 2. Require increased federal funding far state monitoring, enforcement, and CODS!ruction programs; and 3. Allow !he USEP A 10 consider health risk ,eduction benefits .... hen reviewing. senlng. and finalizi"ll standards; and 4. Requlre the USEPA 10 consider alternative control Iecllnologies ,.he" implementing standards; and S. Require the USEP A 10 select contaminants d public bealth CODeem far regulation based 011 actual OCQlJTence; and ~ Requlre the USEP A 10 SOHcit and consider the recommendations ollli.. Nadooat Academy 01 Sciena:s on contaminants 10 be monitored and regulated; and 12 ---.. . " · 1. Allow \he USEPA 10 establisb lime ftamu for regulato<) compliance that reile<:t -tbe lime DCOded to plan, finance, clesigu. and construct treatmenl facilities; and 8. _ DeveIop .... tenhedDlllDll8emenl.trategieHo proted "",ter SUW~sow'ces and 10 promoIe safe: driDl<ins water quality. 19. RESOU!I'ION RElATING TO RECYClED WATER ~, Referred In: Los Angeles County Division EnvIronmental Quality Policy Committee WHEREAS. recycled waler is generally regarded .. Ihe best option now &VaIlable for pnMdins CeIlfornia nrbaJI areas witll additional "",Ier FC6OUlces; and WHEREAS, \here are not lUI)' foreseeable new sources ol "'ater &VaIlabIe 10 CIIIiCornia cities, and enviroomeDtaI eonsideraDocs and litigation could furtber diminish CaliCornia cities' traditiooal sonrces ol waler supply; and - WREREAS, thoug." the poteDlial for .. ,ater transfe ... exists, there ",e still mlIJIY iDstitutional barrien; tl>at prev<>DI the waler marketplace from cbanging yory quickly; and WHEREAs. wbile cum:nl D5eS of recycled water includC-recreation, irrlgaIioo. and incIusIriaI applications. there an _large number olpoteDti2.1 recycled waJer users throughoul California urban areas who rould benefit from a 'drous!1t·resislanl,: Iower-<OSl supply; now, lherefore. be it RESOLVED. by the General Assembly ol the League ol California Cities assembled in Amlual Conference in Long Bead!. OcIober 25, 1994. that the Leape cnoourage the California Dc~nt ol Heallh SeMces 10 quickly finalln r~ 10 Tn!e nol the state Health COOc governing Ihe uses ol recycled water in sudt • manner as \0 pr~ appropriate use ol sudt water • • 20. RESOUJI'ION RElATING TO RECYC1.ING INNER crrv PROPERTY BROWNFlElDS ~: Referred to: Environmental Quality Committee and CiJy ol Rkhmood Environmental Quality Policy Committee and Housin& Community aDd Ec:onomlc Devclopment Committee WHEREAS, past industrial and <ommercial uses olland in America's cities have crealed IhousaDds ol sites woughoullbe U.s. illat have eDvUonmeDtaI conramination, or enviromnentaI "unknowns: "'Ilkh impede redevelopment-s<Halled "br<lWtlfieIds;' and WHEREAS, private sector investmeDt in sites wit!! pas! industrial a.:tivity is further impeded by the Weal ol liability for c:Iean,uj> cosIO and \he fear ol di5coYering envirorunentaI contamination previously undetectW; and 13 -Jr- , -,y, "-' ," ,,"-',- --.. -. - ~ {) WHEREAS. Cailure 10 develop these brownfield oitos impair> the ability of aD IevolJ of government 10 p<OIIide economic oppo<IUnities roc citizens, particularly the pooc and UDemployed, wo otten live in proxlmity 10 such sites; aDd WHEREAS, 1>rown&ld oite. that are abandon.ed, contaminated, and UDproductive, OOIItribute 10 further disinvestment in communities and neigbbochoods in which they are located, ex!I:Ddina bligbt in local communities; and WHEREAS. the ohandonment and UIJdeNtilizatioo of brownfield sitos re5ll h in an inefIicieDIl1.. .. of public laciIities aDd infrastructure. Iaod. and natural reso'l1ce.; and WHEREAS, • 1988 survey. conducted by tU Bureau of National Affain, indkated thai !elide .. cWsiry oYer 70' percenl of !heir lDuhimillioD Iioliar real <state transactions as "environmentally rlsI<y;" DOW. therefore, be it RESOLVED. by the General Assembly of !he tugue of California Cities assembled in Annual Conferen<e In Lcng llea<:l>. October 25, 1994, that the League calls on !he Congress in its Superfund reform package to provide a IcveI of ;>rotecticn roc third party invest"", !ellders,. and develope .. of brownfield site. from Comprehensive EnvironmentBl Response, Compensation and Uability Act ("CERCLA"jFederal Superfund) liability and clean-up costs roc <OI1!amination, which !hey IfKl DOt cause; and be it futIher RESOLVED. !hat Soc any site not on tile National Priority list in a slale with an approved state clean-up progrtm. Congress <!ired that state app!'O'll!l foe redevelopment and ....... shaD aulOmatkally result in concurrent federal appcoval; and he it further RESOLVED, tIlat Congress provide tall incentives 10 the private _ 10 encourage \IIJIunIa:y clean-up :octivities and tlJat the U, S. Environmental Proteaicn Agency (EPA) ellCOUragC states 10 work with IocaJ governments in expediting Voluntary cIean-upo that are pto(CC!ive of human health and lhe environment; and be it further RESOLVED. that !he League of California Cities endone sit< characterizations and clcan-up costs of brownfield sitos as an eligible activity In a proposal 10 create an E8'IironmcntBl De-;elopment Block Grant and!o< any reafiocation of Superfund revenues and program expenditures; and be it further RESOLVED, wI Congress and !he EI' A acknowledge the gravity and magnitude of the: brownfield problem and enact comprehensive legislation 10 address: 1) !he rede •• lopment of brownfield sit.,., Including pr<Msious sud. as IaJ[ Incentives 10 !he private sedor; 2) crcarloo of mandated infrastNCture finance bonds; 3) financial assistance 10 IocaJ cooernmenll for planning and clean-ups; 4) CERCLA liability protection; and S) clean-Ul' staDdards based on !he nature of the site', future reuse. 14 ~;.-'- -~.~ ~_~ . r:> :,.-..: , :,---:,. .------.' -:' , ,/ , .. ", o Brio'ntkm. Rrr.nred Ip Cmpmlttcg 01 DoaalDr, CpmmgDhy 'n' Economk DntIcPQlfllt 22. RESOUJl1ON RElATING TO RESIOENllALCARE FACIIlTIES SII!irB: OrlDge Qlunty Division Referred 10: Housing. Community and E<:oaomic Development Committee WHEREAS, the Slate Legislature has ecaded an amendment 10 IlIe CloYerlllMn( Code (AS 2244) which profoundly affects the ability of cities to regulale poop living arrsngemenlS Ihrough IlIe exercise of land use power, and WHEREAS, prio< 10 the passage of AD 2244 the 00Iy regulalOl)' pD'Ner whick citic< used 10 regulate groop living arr8Il!lements was their land usc power; and WHEREAS, the State does not appear 10 have the personnel 01" funds 10 properly police sud! facilities, wit!!. the resull thaI rompIalnts regarding the osxrati.>d of IlIe faciliLles are DOt able 10 be handled quic:tlj' and ~ntly, and IlIere is DO assuranc:e that the clientele are properly cared for; and WHEREAS, by rerognizing IlIe authority of c:i!ics 10 Ii::ense and regulate =kIential care faCllities, local government would be able 10 OSS'.1Te prOSXr care is proWled for the dieD!ele of residential care facilities, wMe assurin& the prese"",OOn of residenlil<l areas, Ylbich wOOId benefic boIh the slale and individ""l rommunine.; DOW. IlIerefor .. be it RESOL YEO, by the General As5embly of the t..easue of California Cities assembled in the ADnuaI Conference in l.on& Bead!, Ocwber 22, 1994, 1ll.1 the League urge stale legislators 10 enact a statute recognizing.nd e!<p8!1di"8 the authorit-j of cities 10 lice ... and roguIale reoidential c:are facilitic<; and be it ~.>rI1Ier RESOLVED, thaI copies of this resolution be sent 10 the GoY.moe of the Stlle of c.Iifomia and \Q all members oflhe Slate Legislature. .23. RESOLUTlON RElATING TO NATION."-L AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA) Committe. on Housing. Community '" &:ooomk Development, Peninsula Oivislon, and City of Sunnyvale Hoosing. Community and &:anomie Development and Transportation and Public Works Policy Committees WHEREAS, the 1994-95 NASA bt>dg.1 is S 14.3 billion, and includes a reduction for the first time in almost twenty years; and WHEREAS, less than one percent of Ill. Iota! fedeJa! budget and less Illan .2S per<ent of the Gross National Product was spent for the national civil .pa~ program; and 15 /" 0·-;"' , . . /:-. . WHERE.'-S. NASA', pa."lllership with industry In oeronautics bas ,we. this country • position of leadership and • positi •• balance of trade in the highly rompetit.'ve dviI transpor1l!18JW and av!aoon te.earcb; and WHEREAS, the Unite<! States can have a viable space program wilhin • reali!.tk: budget lbat will DOl hinder otber government programs; and WHEREAS, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an important c<OOOmic center ill our communities, with more than 240,000 jobs a"ectly related 10 NASA programs and an additional 400,000 supporting jobs natioowide; and WHEREAS, more than 81 percent of NASA', funding goes to private industry COIl~ compared \0 11 percent soyernmentwi4e, with prO(Ufements I<! small bu!iiness and min!lriIy firms excee<lillg $950 million in 1991; and WHEREAS, this in.estment provides hjg.~ technology jobs. e<lucational opportunIties, new busineos development, e'lYirorunental monitoring. vital life scienco brealclhroughs, advanced scientifi<: researclt and applied teChnology that enhancos competitiveness and quality oJ tife, as 11'.11 as e>pands our knowledge about """elves and our uDive,...; and ! . -~ " WHEREAS, leclmology gaIoe<Ichroogll the space program benefits the envIrorunen~ health, medicine, computer "",hook,gy, eoosurnerjhome/r=eation activities, public safety, transpoltaOOo, and many other of oor daily activities; and WHEREAS, heaJtIl care is enhanced by the development of spa<:e.related technology, suc!J IS "DOn-invasive medIcal devices and new laser surgical !eclm.iques lbat offer Ie .. Invasive methods and fasler recovery limes, and by salellite and Iong-<lista...,. ""'nitoring equipment 10 allow people' > remain In their homes, low.riIIg the cost of numng care; and WHEREAS, space-rela!e<1 technology has contributed \0 improved fueproolins materials, !lome and personal alarm systems, and otber important public safety devices; and WHEREAS, Ir2nspor1ation benefiu have range<! from fuel efficiencies, better brake systems, aircraft design. and highway profiling; and WHEREAS, NASA DOl only contributes over S800 million annually in grants and cootracts 10 cdllQtional and nonprofit institutions, but also inspires young people 10 study mall>, scienco, and engi_rIng; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the Goner..! A.<semb~ of the League of California Cities assemble<! in Annual Conferenco in Long Beach, October 2S, 1994, that tile League support the NASA budge I. includIng the space program and Space Station Freedom, whkh will keep anv. this country"$ leadership in aerospace, aerOllautics, life sciences, and superoompulillg programs; and be it further ", I RESOLVED. that the League', Committee 00 Transportaoon and Public Works consider this sulljed as • prlority fur its ,,"'or'< program. 16 o :u. RESOl.UJ1ON RELATING TO SOUIliWEST MUlTARY COMPLEX ~: Referred to: Deoert-Moun(ain Di>;s;oD Housing. CommWliI)' and Economic Developmenl Polley Committee WHERE.o,s, the Southwesr Military Complex is the nation's premier military researcl>, cIe" .... lopmenl,. lest, evaluAtion, and trainlna r.$OUrce; and WHEREAS, the SoutllWest Military Complex. an irreplaceable national defense resour«, is of strategic value 10 the security of California L'!d the United Stares of America; and WHEREAS, throughout the Southwest Complex. direct Dere!!Se Department salaries lod employment exceed billions of dollars and thousands of direct jobs, and Ia'l" deCe!!Se and ~ COlItracIO< and S\lpport service secIO<S add signitkantJy to the employment base. and !he need for suck employment COfitinues 10 be • critical issue for !he economic well-being of the Stale of Califo<nia; and WHEREAS, in our state, support facilities, infrastructure,lane!, oe-a and ainp.aoe, and the diverse scientific and technoIogK:aI skills of. unique professional popuIatioD are already in plaCe 10 c:art)' OUI and complele ongoing and potential projects; and WHEREAS, cities are ooncerned about employment and the future welfare of !heir citizens and their commWlities, and rerognize Illal DeW opportunities for empl<Jymenl and industry .:an be obtained waugh the realignment component of the Federal Base Realignmelll aod Oosure (BRAq pr~ now, therefore, be it RESOL YEO, by the General Assembly of!be League of California Cities ..... mbkd iD ArmuaI ConfereDOe in Long &acll, OcIober 2S, 1994" that the League support tile coolinua6on and e.pansion of the Southwest MililaI)' CompIeI. and 0JlP05e any Dcpartmc:nt ol Defense SCMc:e 0< ageDq' from reducing work or moving any lwlctions from the Department ol Defense's Southwest Military Complex prior 10 !he ronclusion of !he 1995 BRAe Commission's del.iberations; and be it furtber RESOL YEO, that the League enlist Ihe nnited support of our California Legislature and Gow:mor, the President of the United States, and CalifO<Dia's Congressional Delegalioo and Senators 10 take every action oo=sat)' for continuation and expansion of miliWy bases and NASA instalI.tions witllin the Southwesr Military Complex. 17 , ! -'-, --_j:_ ~_{~_)J. -'mi''''''' 'cIrrmd 10 Committee p. "hOc SafctJ 26. RESOUJ'J'lON RELATING TO CONFlSCA TED FIREARMS S!Ium:: Oty of Carlsbad Refeaed ao: Public Safely Policy Committee WHEREAS, cities have consistently attempted 10 pr<Mde police prote<:!ion 10 Ihooe In danser of domestic violence; aDd . WHEREAS, stale law limits the amount of time firearms 0< other deadly .. eapons may be retained after they have bee" eoofisca!ed .. a result of. doIDe$tie violence incident; and WHEREAS, state law proIIibits the clestructicn of firearms 0< oIher deadly weapoos eoofiscatcd IS a result of domestic violeDee cases; and WHEREAS, there have bee .. =eo in whil:h fu."1her viol<lnce could have be." avoided if local ageDcies !lad the autboril)' 10 destroy oc retain firearms for an nnlimited amount cl time; DOW. therefore .. be it RESOL YEO, b)i the General Assembly of the League of California Cities .... mbled In ADnual Cootereoce in Long Beacll, October 25, 1994,. that the League support legislation 10 aJIow local ~rnment agencies 10 destroy, or retain for an anIimited amount of time. firearms oc oIher deadly weapons involved in domestic violence incidents. 77. RESOLUTION RElATING TO AllEY Ac:cESS ~: Jtefmcdlo: Los Angeles Counl)' Division Publlc s..fety Policy Committee WHEREAS, alleys serve important and necessary functions 10 communities and neigbborboods b)i providing vehide access 10 residential pariOns and for Ibe pe~ of bot!> govemmenlal and private service a.:tMties; and WHEREAS. unfortunately alleys have also be<ome rouvenient locations for crirniruIl activities and other nuisances; and WHEREAS. the closure or limitation of access of all streets and highways, includ"tng alleys, is goyerned b)i the California Vehicle CocIe; and WHEREAS. tJ>e California Vehicle CocIe specificaI1y provides that 00 local autboril)' shall ewu:l oc enforce any ord"lIUU'ote on matters coyered by the V.bide Code unless expressly authorized therein; now, therefore, be it IS • RESOLVED, by !he GeaenI Aosembly 0(1be lzague 0( rutomis Orief usembl<od • la.\ttmW Coale_ ilIlJ:ma s-:lI. QcIober 2S, 1994. 1ha11be Lu&ue pumiC Jegislatioo. to amend Ille CaIitonIif, Vebide Cock to pennli OtKS and local ageocieo 10 proIu1»1, limil, or ocherw!se J'eBUlaIe and c:ootrol vehkulor or pedestriaa a=u 10 or thrOllJll ~ ,."". iii the cpiDloII 0( the JeBislative body baYing jurisdiction .-r $8k! alley, SIIdI mtr\c;Don is ~ for Ille protUIiOII or prese ..... tioo ol publlc peace, safety, bealllo, or welfare. " 19 R-.# 1 2 3 ~:,':~~ ::}:/i,~:~;~:'~:;:z~~:t:~;r'~~ 4 9 , , ~ Annual CqderellllO Reoolu~ FoliC)' Coltlmlt1ee AppoiOIm<lIt\ ~ Absent<l(\ VOW18 Voter Reg,iltration ChildCaI'<l 19\13 _ <:0..-.-a-botto .. 100PIemoIttatIool ~m4 RoquIrIId AMa Amond By'-• all teIOlltliollll 8haII "" ~ by Looaue no lolOl'lIwI 60 dayI prior to wenloa 8OwalIOIBIon of Annual. ConL ReO¥alutM appolnlmenla oadI year on an iIIIIMWaI buio by appoll\tlnll body. SvppoI'I ~ lOCate re!mbullOmont of absem ... ballPI ~ COlli and IUwon logi~.llon to wongtlum .nro....,meot of ,tal1/les 10 ... u .... Integtilf of tile p_. Svppoft All 2'11 it amon(\04 \0 ptOI'ido a .... gular tI)1Itemall<l P\lcgo of "<ltor 1'<>11. \0 fodlilato voter ~\tation and ItrOngtbOJl integrilY Ilf reJillnllion proce ... VISe (lowmor'. lo.dot5bip In •• !ilblishIlltlRI of ~ incentivea lor citi," thlll dovolop clilld we faciliti .. to support !IIoir .Mnoml~ iaftalt:tuCllut .... and I\Ipport log,iIl'1ion and .~ \1OOPOradoa ""_n glml'lll1lwnt ag.ncl .. to .Ulllillato barr", .. I<) pubUc/pri ..... to pattnel'lhipo !IIoI could ... ist ill planning, fillllnclng, and Implementing ohUd ~ /QcIlJty d_lopnlOnli. 1 StIoIu By'-_Ddod. Topic on A/l1'lliDlattatlvo ~ WO/t. ~for,~. IAague IUppotted -.-al Wl& relatocl co. \hII~ 1M~ IIlJ)llOll6d All 2'11. V",oed by OC)Vel'lll)t. Hlgldis/ltecl, innoYatiYc dill<! .,.,. partnersbip at Community Sem M"I ..... "ee. No JogWation introduced dun", \hll1OIBIon. o • '.' , '~, ''. -... Tille Roq.IIWIAd ... Stllhli 10 City /Sc:hooI Urgo G_roor'S loadenbip In cIowloplllOnl of ProIllOled city/1CboI)I oollaboradon Yia Collaboration logialatlon to promQle pItIIIondllps be_ Community Se~ oonferellOO Md munldp«llti .. and 0Ch00! di&1rlctt, Md support W.UCm CjIY. No 1000000don InttOdueed legiolarion to eUmillllle barrien'to public 1hiI....",. partnenblPllbal COUld provide youlb .. 1'IIke& wilbout duplication of ope_ and facilItieL 11 Community Colleges Support Iogioladon 10 """""d OOJnmuniIY AD '1$Z7 (Napolitano), ""~ by ao-nor. @ college telooourse offerings, oslabll&h and opera", diltanco learning .. nlelll, and exte>nd vocatiOnal, remedial, Md genotal education 10 communiliea thtOUgh intotB<live te>1 ......... tccIu\ologiea. . 16 P'otoetion of Open Suppott legiolation 10 provide fot pre •• "",'ion The Environmental Ouality Committee I,,' Spa"" and ntalntenanee of open spo .. and potkland monitored devclopmontl at federal and by federal, state> and l~ a_tnnIOnIL .tale 1mIi1 atrocting tho ... of public lands " r, !_' . , " > ,' .... , ;'! intended .. open "POOO, Tho League .~-,:>lo' . 'f,'-,-', .' '-, " '_ '"r\ ". SPOMOted a 1994lnitloU"" forpotk bonds, which wu dofeatc>d. The Commil"'O hOI , ptOp()fIed open .pooo pteIOrvation in L~."·;_ : -~ ~ .'. . , general .. a 1995 work program itom. " , , 17 Sustainable Encourage lhe following: 1) ¢toation of No directly-related actIYitie •• e ~" v','" ~ >' \' . ,; " ~ _ "._,,~'d ,', . \':" ,~.-/':'!-<-: ' ,', Communities .u.tamable community program& in cilio. 'I " :' Ihroup pottloipotion of aU .. gmonll of tile communill .. ; 2) regional efrol'll 10 adopt polioie. and program. bued on con .. pt of I,: .~ .' ' l' .u.tainabiJity 10 on'\II'e future well-being 'If ' (' .. ", ~"" " . 'f natural and human re8()\II'CO,; and) part!<ipotiOD or Callfotnia oitl .. In new forums/organizatiON to pronto •• and .>;~ r .. J,': ,,,,',,, ",.,."; ,", . • 1,' implemont B .. tainabl. policie •. " '. 2 " .... ',: .. • ".'. "'" ,-', ' , .... , / ' . \, ',>:.,-:;,,;.;, ( • ., It "I. , -~,.'-' I, .'. .,' -/~ . • > c , I .. I a., til 18 19 TIlle Wutewale. 'lToatmenl Plants E<:onomi~ t!eve1opmont lIAIqul,," A.aIoa Sdppot'\ the -PI 0( and futu .... Ie£iolation (0 da.e!op w.lellbed manage"",,,t plan4 fot eft'Jclent, offOCltlve, _bl. and O<Iwtoble o:r>nltOl of pOIIutonl> ljJ~hatgod to IUtlaco wale ... /If the otate; and onc:outage d<!veloprnonl of reuonable control metIIUI'U by ()Ib"t gO\<ol'llJl\entai entltl •• forpoliutaol IOIItCOl when cities deletmlne lllat suoh ""' .. u .. s are n .. ded end oitl ...... nOi the mOll appropriate tegut.lOn, R .. mph .. ize League's tole in eoonomic dev.lopmentby working wilh (Jlher otganizations; continuo a proactivo role in providing ltaining. informatiOn and ... Istao.., Cat poIlcy·make ... proXfllJlll al the AC, encourage spolllO ... lUp or coopotali .. raglonal acon. de •• fOtuma, and OOoSponsofSh!p. of worklihaps and forums with other otganizadolll; eontinue act!.., ~padon In legisladon end work with CAi.ED 10 pu ... ue progrlUllll through LAlgl.l.~ end Congte .. ; oondU(I fIU"'O)' of de.olopment actlvitl .. and prOYide regular teponing in WC"oro Cin' on success s(Otios and experiences ot ptosranu; .. tabllsh _nomJc doyeiopment .. oouplet 10 Iialewide fiscal re&trvcturing,atl awarts to in'Ctease rcveDbe 8umclently 10 enable ..... truoture. 3 ScalD 'l'!I4 BnviroMl8DtaiQudty CommIttoo .-ived lUI otlentatfon 10 uu. ~ frotD writle.ll mate..w. and a p_catiOn at ill Jaav.tI)'dWIUIg. Tho ~ -........ lupport of AD 33\14 (Sber), The Committee boa ~ 10 «mtiftu. wal.OlObed tMntIiemolll .. part of itaIm work pfOl!l'lUtL ® An Economic ~llUboommllle6 .... osrabllshed by Ibe HOlD Commit"'" 10 OOOrdinalo Witb lb. City Maruog .... 8lmJlat COmmiltee, II .... n .. other OtganizadOlU. Spolllc ....... to invited 10 addoess thls mbO; trllinin& programs included the Red_lopment Semilw In July. Down-., & EA:onomlc DovoIopmonl ReviWimtion ConferellOO in April, and a 1994 preconf ..... nce Eeonomic Development for PoUcy Leaden Wotbbop is planned. LAlgiJdadvo .trOtll_timJed to includ. economic d .... lopnteR\ topics. ~, \J(CJICtO 00' devoted ill M-r and June isrrue. to economic d .... lopmont topi ..... weH .. doveloPl.o& tho tIIODIhIy {oalll .. : Economies, Bfficienoio. 8Nl Dun Good Id.... 'l'!I4 League boa odvocoted oconomJc clewlopmonlRl _ COflIjlOOMt of the Coualltution.l ReviIiion CommJuion and tbe Local OoYemmcnt R.COtIft T""k F()l'CO. • ,. , , ,'1 i " , " y, ".;,' .:" . " " '. . ' .>,' " , . .',' , ," ," , . ( -, .. \.;:, , " ~ '!' , -~ :"''', " .,'",. ,-I .-,.' , ','i, "i ,', V .. ... # '11t .. 20 Employment Trainina 21 '1iy Ameril'an 0-1 ......... Adlon Support !be followin&: 1) development &; implomentation of C\JOt4iDatod alrateIY 10 impto¥e omployer _ 10 fodotal, ala'" &; local employment trainio,i mom .... ; 2) fedetlI and ItalO lnltiativea dud .upl\enll~ aulOlIOmy of TrPA IOMeIe deHYOf)' 1\fOU; 3) capltallzlna on uperiOllOO GJd ._ of existing job trainilli' dollw'Y I)'BIOm d .... IOI*! tllrough TrPA by delignalinc partnorehip of prt .. lo illdUlIIy coUllcila and chlof elected omcials 10 be tile leadilli IMchalliam for development and de6\<O'Y of omploymon' ,raining 10 youths and adults; and 4) Incroll8lnl rolo Of pri •• ,. illdUlIIy IlOUnclls and chi.f ''''c,od officlials In .wdreuing worldo"," ' ...... ilion n ... d, by do .. loping ·ono-,lOp shOpping" 'Y"IOma Designate each l..abor O.y .. "Try American Day" in California. 4 SUIu 11IoLeapolaCOlllinulniIO~wllb!be Notional Loquo of CIdoa on emp~ IfIIlnbt& kIue&. Publilhod and dtcnlftodlO .u dti .. Iho fino! roaolutions packot iocludlng tllia rosolution. ACR 1~ (polJU.'On) Chapter 144 • 191'4 onactod. f) e '" . .' ' ,> .' -~ '~",,;, -~ '_J",'",:, "-', .... '".~. i ':" ::\; ".";""\,,,, r,~ .. ',.,.~",:>/:~'~',::;:,~.' t %~.~".': .. {i_',\.! .. "!" ',.). ,'I ,::fJ.-~ ~,: _« -\:~).::~ :(;,:' 'J: ~'~ ~,. .' ,., I " . ., \ ,. .,1'" '. '.'1 .. ", , "',' -.. 1'l 24 2S 'nIle Affordable Housing As,iated HOlllling ProgrlU1lll c.roup Home Facllitl •• Req ....... A.el1oB Support the foUowiJlg: 1) I"""moderato lnroowI «>ngregato hOuIinI shollld be counted IOWBtds rnunlclpel and 0I)u1IIy Njlional houIing needs ...... ...".nl goals; IIIId 2) lowoJDOdorato income housing shollld be «IUDto4 lowatdi rodOVOIOpnlOnt agency roqul .... monte for affordable housing. • Suppon a poUcy change at Cedetall ... 1 to inc:teaso ... i&tod housing ptogl'lU1lII; certified copies of thlo roaolutlQII be Cotwarded \0 .ach mornbe. of the California CoIl8l"' .. ional Del.~.tion, See1'<Itary of HUD. P'o.ident Clinton, and NLC. Support Ic!jlislation that petmi!Jl eltio. to ox •• ci .. Nview and land uso regulation of group homo faclUti •• and r •• Wential care Cacillti., in residential neighbothood>, o~fioally the number of facliitio. located within .peoified di.tanOO fl'(fm another. and IlUlJrirnum OCQIjXIIICy load based on oxloting zoning and d.Dlity .tandatd •• 5 !bill. Le"l\le ~tod tbo i1Iclualon of ~ boualngwltbin tociOMI boualng needi _t g08IL No IlUpport Indieatod fDr our propGlaJa among otber into .... t groupo; Leoguc IIIIIIbIe \0 eonviDco Iegl&lo\OtRornood for IUdI an ._nd_," Jiven tho oppooition or bOU5lng JI'OUpo. boualng and local government eommittoo otalY, and Dept. of HOIIlIing & CommunIty A :Development. Ono pattltulat problem ia I;1ioI current law allows oDly DeW lilal and moot «>ngregateboualng involvel tho ..... of exi.ting •• ruotu_ Purther. it isdllfioult \0 determine bow \0 COtWt «Ingt'CIgBto boualng in the existing "houaoholda" fo!"tJlul .. Couoting of ~modera .... 1noome bouoing ..... add1'<ll5Od in AD 12\10 (199). Re,olution mailed to appropriate plltlico. League continue. to suppon increasing local oontrol CNO' reaidential COM fadlitioo. N.ithe. Senators Johann .... n nor Peace would include the --..y ...... ndmonll in theit legislation to oortY out this reaolution. Legislation which co..t<ld this _ in 1994 wu _",ly ..... nded and ultimately did nO' provide any .ignifioant relief to citi ... 0) ~; r" ) .~ , , ! \ " . ',. " ! , ' I;;' '~ . . : ': ':1 ,.; '1 J ~"i~ . ;1....;-1+;':' . ' " ~, , " '-,1"0' _ , . . ~ : " '~" ,', boo' rr 31 32 33 .", f', '11110 MobUehom<I Pam Mt ROildential Pll'O Sptinkl.r SYOledll Emergen~ Mtd~ T«hnicla .. Organ Donor Bod)' Soarche. ..... Ind_ " ContInuo It> ooppon IeJIalatiO/1 'It> _ad Mobilobomo Porb Mt .rid' Impl_nlkll! reguladOl1lIO _ a ptOOOM dial will enablo clu-.rid .:ountios to ~ the abWty to .oo.pt, roodIty, or reject ,prooiIIonI Of 'nu. 2S Of C6Uf. ~ Of kepI.1ions rop!l\l", land \110 ma_ in ID<)bUobomo palb. - ~'_dnuoau> IlUppotI iDcIeuIQg Ioce1 WlIIl'OloYOf mobilohome porb. """, ... le&i&laOOn 10 delete phrue AD ~ Chapter 18!I·1994, "nOlWidJltanding 0¥1'/ other pl'lMlion Of the law" from BUJinesl4l. Prof ... iOllll Cod. 57026,12 to allow _",builders t? prepare planJl end imtall their own IIngleofllmily (!worn", re,l4ontial flro sptinklor &ySIO!!15. S"PPatllegio\alion "",.nding Heallh & Safety Code oectlona Changing the ~ recertifi(!800D lo5!ing req~ire""'n .. for eontinuod EMT.I to (our Y" ..... Support lcgi,I.OOn lUl\ol\ding Ho.lth &. sa.tcty COOo dealing willt otgan donationa \0 delete otgan donatillD verification _rehe. by fircfighlellllllld paramedi(5. 6 Aa 3113. OIoptor 71)9.1994. All 3tH. CIuIpter 21 ... 1994. • * ® ': -,\ '. . ,~'. :.:.' ,t. ~ .. , , . .-.~'I-"',· '~'.,\ ' .. ' " ~, " '\ ' , . "--,,," y " ,~ .~,' l' ',,' ,fa • • , • .... -'I'IIIe Roq.Ited MtIG. SI-. "" Slate General Oppqoe lIlY .-0.0. bondIlntood«! to Adopted poIky by Board of])ireeIM. Obl/ptlon BoDd& a-00IIIItU«i01l of Blate ClpllIII fJdIItloII for whIM IbeI'I! ore'inml!ldeDl _ Idondft«l Ii) maIntaiIIand QpOI'tte \bolo fadlidoll; &04 _lde, ,uppon for iIIuMoe of lOme ""'to 0.0. boOO& Oil ...... ,..,... ~ bo<:aUl<! tl"')' IIIlI.)' IIIiII be leut eooIly way to p_rve impIaceabIe ~ __ Mial ® fAclJldos, or tOilet Q\)llOtIIle d .... lopmenL 35 SaUl ColWltutk>n.al Urge CaliL Coll&tilutioa Revillon CommissIon Two fonnor d1y oIlIdaIl ~ JIll won Revi5iOl\. to .ol\ikl« ~nlal chana" to bui. ..~.&ea.I~~. Leepe', ""'(ture of govorruncnt in Ca1lt. ro\llnilitg tho vI_ ~ willi LegiolalMl and j)l'(IIIisiona of ConaL 10 1)&11: C:O_Plll , MmiIIiItration. ~te to a OJlI&!.; and lOOk ... pr .... nllltlon on IlK! Commiuion; and rOl'WlU'd «!1'Iifi04 CQpW ot ..,&()Iudoft 10 Stt.1O 1..o~1U'" and o-rnor. 37 State SpendIng and Propooo IlK! &11110 shoukJ l"'plelllMt .:ompltllo The ~ IIIlpPOIIcdAB 2711 ('I. \lrowII) Performance Audit review and audit of all .tate .pendlog and requiring pel'formaneo ... dllI or_ budgolaty pl'O<O<lutes, lnoluding prOpooed .ge~.. Tho bUl, In a II1\IdJ woaI<enod :$/ li'~6~::;~";-:';'<.;;. "'d,' , •• ~'.' ..;Iiona \0 be take" by &lIIt. auditor. fon'll, wei fJJIaIIy pauod and IligMd. ";0: "\~';"<_<_' __ -' .. ,-;,'_'-"-;:~ :·P.-, -' .;' \ -' ':''1 ;:~ <""" .• >!", 0 _. ! _~," , ,,' ,_ _ ,{ 39 Fodl!tal Mandato Roliei SUj)petl fUt 140 and S. 993. wbl~h probibilll The I..oaguo lI\IJI\1OIIcd I!odt bilIJ. H.R. 140 A~ oll99~ paoaiog along c:o&II of f.dom Monda"," to .tate Is dl!nd l:Iut $ 993 Is ,till pending iI\ and ~ JOYIIl'I1I1I<!nl5; and request other .... te Congro ... willi an lcIentil:alcompanlon bill and ~ lIfIO~ie, to IUj)pel'l M.R.. 140 and H.R. 4771. c:ot1llllO~te such IV\lPOI't to O:ongro ... 7 .... " 'rule ~AdIOot Siahlt 41 Oamini AetMIi .. SuppQIt Iho fuIklwUtc: StallSihOuk1 ~ Tbl. _1uIIon _ fOI1h fromewo4 for eilieo «l defray 4itoo)! aNlllldltect <OIU of poIlcj In tIIiI_ ~ SMIle) JlllbIlC BeIYlcoa aNllIIIlI.Ple apecIAl tlnandal a-,,-""ll*IIbmot'~ aNI &<ICW lmpo& of p!IIiIIs Mlivitlea'lI aNlLo£lala_~~ln"""bllds I'icinIIY ot q/tjoo; aNI_ sboald InQlude In ~ sllllilil& -Jl'IIIlII prooWon (01' ,.ymenC 10 sla\lll " \() defray filii dltoot COIla of te8Ulatkm. indlldina; 10C1ll1'l!Jllla1lon aNllbon llIOuld pau- S tlJrouall to lliliel • ~ble pordon of IUd> ,.ymcalilO telmlllme IO<aI ",elide. fot Iho *u.1Iu!y 1IIQu. 42 AI1c>tnalivo I'vo! U'I" N\.C \() 1) aak V.S. Dep~ of e~ 10 A~ IJtornatlYO FuolJ\ Sut>rollWillee _ Vehiclet e.tabU,h. and 1'te&d0Jl1 and Congtt .. 10 fund Ci"'itod to Implement tile ~Iullon. Tho the clo«6", natural B8I, propane, and oth.r lut>rommllloo'. firsl ~l)' is a outw>y oC altornaU •• tu.l ""hielo P"'IVl'J'\1 in eM'BY Mt; alterutive fuel .... in C'alif0fJlig. cia ... 2) U1," DePII. of Ilnotll:l ""d Dofolllle 10 'n.o I.!"YOY aNl8lIalysl. will be COIIducIod a«e!or~t. Impk"nontatiOl\ of TocbnolQ~ to the Pall of 1~. R.i~IJIlOJlI Ptojoli! IIll<llnCl'<!aaO .i/Qb t'undipg; lU,d 3) on<»ur",. m-llYIOnl of todoral tull<l. in Calif.; aNI o\lCl!Ul'!a&o locaJ oaoncle& 'I"~ "',""1,".> " . .\ and communll)' st""PI to adopt polici .. .-/;.. '0:.' '" I ",'. " . (~, . ',-' . j onCOll/aging ,"""""", Inft~ CD ,' ... ' ", ;<~'" ( dovolopment. demon.muon aNI h" ' '/'-,"-' ~ /'- COIIllIml'Ciall.atdon or oloctrle. natural &AI. ' ;,~.' ,},~, . r i'; .I, • . .. ::~: i propane, aNI OIll<tr IIl«naUve'tuel .. ' , ' ,( .<, ,-> tran&potlauon lel:lUIOlogios. (t~, .' .', -' '!, ',~: 'to', " " , i S,", ~ "-,!'-,,_ '_J lilirlau .. Regulatiol\ of Liquor SuppaI'! IogltlatlOd f<) .tten¢ton l<JC;w A <4-biU pedcaaa .... pIM<Id Ibia I&lort 43 SIOres ""gIIlalion (rIOt liqlJ(>t 01_ 10 lllitiga.lc adve ..... granting II'tate, ... thorlly fot cltiellO impaCla on tho cIltnlll>lnily. regul.l~ nulN.nco .r _ . '.~ ! '-:. _::;, ' ,,>:;"~'i;_:'::/:'~,:"'~'j:\"::'i:';1 t~'\!:Y':l~,~-~.'·;I,'ftil~·.5'/"'~ '~,;,,,, ,~,::,,-, j<", '\'-: /"'\ . .'~;,"::,.',f.,' '.i:I\,~,:~,,~ 8 " \\-::~, -':,:" ~",~~ -~,.-'i,,~.:;,:~~'i:~ti~';':~~i~~J , ~ , ,-,' .' -,.' <.' "', !I~ \:' , "i-'~'<C:~'i/:',! -","':,\' ,~'\"\ '. "_",,~}.~~;\%jr:~ff~~p,';'tr~wuw ••• lloW'_.AU!IitI_lj'tMtllM'~JW.\'f,!ft"'~~JI~" If ,110 Jl b JllllJJQI r-.... ~1JIIi IftIM'JiM'I J 1iIIiI1I_ fIIIIIilII ~~ '. , '.~- \ \' '''"".'', , \ -,,' . ",,(' I ' , , . -,,/ ., I ,,: I , I i I i , , Roo. " 'llt.. Requlnd Attlon Statu - -44 SoloIalIy Explicit Cable TeleYbion I'togtomrnJns 4S Immigration and Naturalization Pto<edureo 1.I\poIWy\ .. chaftlll Sponsor lesWation to requlte cable opo/IIlOtI to completely blOClt, without <OIIt to IUbacribcn, aomaIIy explicit teleYialon .........n ... on from homes of IUbacribcn who homo not IIp<<!ifIo)8IIy requ.ltcd ...... p~ IlatabUsh a opociaI1'flIk Force, .. log thl. reOQlulion ... guideline; urge Congro .. and Prosident \0 require INS enforceme.t be humane and protect civil, politi .... and human rights 01 undocumented and documentod ilTUJligran .. ; urge Congro .. and Pre,ide.t \0 require INS', role not only Iimltod 10 hotder patrol bul to ptovld" a .. rvl(e 10 help ClIcililat. the PI'OCC>" of naturalltatlon; Wld Task FOr<Je findings and reCOmmendations be presented 10 League BoaI'd or Oiroo)lo" and .ubooquently p ....... tcd 10 Governor .. a lign of. pro .... 10 the .""ba .. d maliciou, .tta .... upon immigrants . 9 Re!ol.tion fO/WOIdod 10 Nltioa>l Loacuo or ados for ClOIIIidotaIion and 0<lIi0n witllln tbeir Podonl R>lIatlOlllIUlit. IIIttOduCdon or ... teJeplalioll_IOUIb~~, !be AIIombly Utilldes and Commerce Commlttee -.t_ <IoWl'\1ineo.t 1hlI_ indeed a fedotal iII.e, CoDWlIWM made wilb lb. FCC, bowover, DOtICIlonWaA_n .. fortboomiD&. Tho I.nmJarWOD and Nalutlllization Pto<odutol TIIk Porco htII been OItabllAhed and .... porlormlignlfl<'aDI roooard\ on ...... pNMIItod by RoooJvtlon "4~. A Cormal repon with polley reeomrnendatlona ia planned Cot .. bmiaoion 10 Ihe Board oC Oiro<JIOtl in NOWImber, 1994. • • ® ® , :"\! ',) r, ',.' '. .\, , , " '. "'1 " . 'r' '!,' i ~\ .. ,',,,' .