03 Staff Report - League of Cities Annual ConferenceCOUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:8/18/2008
ITEM NO:S
DATE:AUGUST 1,2008
MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
GREG LARSON,TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT:APPOINT MAYOR BARBARA SPECTOR AS THE PRIMARY VOTING
DELEGATE AND COUNCIL MEMBER JOE PIRZYNSKI AS THE
ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 24-27,
2008 IN LONG BEACH,CALIFORNIA
FROM:
TO:
RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Mayor Barbara Spector as the primary voting delegate and Council Member Joe
Pirzynski as the alternate voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference
scheduled for September 24-27,2008 in Long Beach,California.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to recommend a primary and alternate voting delegate for the
League of California Cities Annual Conference,scheduled for September 24-27,2008 in Long
Beach,California.
BACKGROUND:
Each year the League of California Cities conducts an annual conference to discuss key
legislative,social,fiscal,and service issues affecting California communities.One important
aspect of the conference is its annual business meeting where the League membership takes
action on conference resolutions (Attachment I).Annual conference resolutions guide cities and
the League in efforts to improve the quality,responsiveness,and vitality of local government in
California.
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL ,
SUBJECT:APPOINT MAYOR BARBARA SPECTOR AS nm PRIMARY VOTING
DELEGAT AND COUNCIL MEMBER JOE PIRZYNSKI AS THE
ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 24-27,
2008 IN LONG BEACH,CALIFORNIA
August I,2008
DISCUSSION:
.To expedite the annual business meeting,participating cities/towns have been asked to designate
a primary and an alternate voting representative.It has been Council's practice to appoint the
Mayor as the primary and the Vice Mayor as the alternate voting delegate.If the Vice Mayor is
unavailable,a Council Member serves as the alternate voting delegate.This year,Mayor
Barbara Spector will serve as the primary voting delegate and Council Member Joe Pirzynski as
the alternate voting delegate.
Attached are the proposed conference resolutions.It has been the past practice to have the Town
voting delegate determine the Town's position based on resolution discussion and feedback at
the League Annual Business Meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the Council appointment of a primary and alternate
voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Attachment:
Attachment 1:2008 League of California Cities Resolutions
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August 5,2008
TO:Mayors,City Managers and City Clerks
League Board of Directors
General Resolutions Committee Members
Members,League Policy Committees to Which Resolutions Are Referred
RE:Annual Conference Resolutions Packet
Notice of League Annual Meeting
Enclosed please find the 2008 Annual Conference Resolutions packet.
Annual Conference in Long Beach.This year's League Annual Conference will be held
September 24-27 at the Long Beach Convention Center.The conference announcement has
previously been sent to all cities and we hope that you and your colleagues will be able to join us.
More infonnation about the conference is available on the League's Web site at
www.cacities.org/ac.We look forward to welcoming city officials to the conference.
Annual Business Meeting -Saturday,September 27,8:30 a.m.The League's Annual Business
Meeting will be held at the Long Beach Convention Center,Grand Ballroom.
Resolutions Packet.At the Annual Conference,the League will consider the four resolutions
introduced by the deadline,Friday,July 25,5 p.m.,for submittals by regular mail,or Saturday,July
26,midnight,for submittals by email or fax.These resolutions are included in this packet.We
request that you distribute this packet to your city council.
We encourage each city council to consider the resolutions and to detennine a city position so that your
voting delegate can represent your city's position on each.A copy of the resolutions packet is posted on
the League's website for your convenience:www.cacities.org/resolutions.
This resolutions packet contains additional information related to consideration of the resolutions
at the Annual Conference.This includes the date,time and location of the meetings at which
resolutions will be considered.
Voting Delegates.Each city council is encouraged to designate a voting delegate and two alternates
to represent their city at the Annual Business Meeting.A letter asking city councils to desiguate their
voting delegate and two alternates has already been sent to each city.Copies of the letter,voting
delegate fonn,and additional information are also available at:www.cacities.org/resolutions.
Please Bring This Packet to the Annual ConferenceI
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:September 24 •27 -Long Beach
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ATTACHMENT 1
I.
INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
RESOLUTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS PACKET:This year,four resolutions have been
iutroduced for consideration by the Annual Conference and referred to the League policy
committees.The League bylaws provide that resolutions shall be referred by the president to an
appropriate policy committee for review and recommendation.Resolutions with committee
recommendations shall then be considered by the General Resolutions Committee at the Annual
Conference.
POLICY COMMITTEES:Five policy committees will meet at the Annual Conference to consider
and take action on resolutions referred to them.They are:Administrative Services;Community
Services;Environmental Quality;Housiug,Community and Economic Development;and Public
Safety.The committees will meet on Wednesday,September 24,at the Hyatt Regency Hotel,located
next to the Long Beach Convention Center.Please see page iii for the policy committee meetiug
schedule.The sponsors of the resolutions were notified of the time and location of the meetings.
In addition,two policy committees will meet at the Annual Conference even though a resolution was
not referred to them:Employee Relations,and Revenue and Taxation.One committee will not meet at
the Annual Conference:Transportation,Communication &Public Works.
GENERAL RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE will meet at 1:30 p.m.on Friday,September 26,
at the Long Beach Convention Center,Rooms 203 B/C,to consider the reports of the five policy
committees regarding the four resolutions.This committee includes one representative from each of
the League's regional divisions,functional depmtments,standing policy committees,as well as other
individuals.
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY will be held at 8:30 a.m.on
Saturday,September 27,at the Long Beach Convention Center,Grand Ballroom.
PETITIONED RESOLUTIONS:For those issues that develop after the normal60-day deadline,
a resolution may be introduced at the Annual Conference with a petition signed by designated
voting delegates of 10 percent of all member cities (48 valid signatures required)and presented to
the Voting Delegates Desk at least 24 hours prior to the time set for convening the Annual
Busiuess Session of the General Assembly.This year,that deadline is 8:30 a.m.,Friday,
September 26.If the petitioned resolution is substantially similar in substance to a resolution
already under consideration,the petitioned resolution may be disqualified by the General
Resolutions Committee.
Resolutions can be viewed on the League's Web site:www.cacities.org/resolutions.
Any questions concemiug the resolutions procedure may be directed to Linda Welch Hicks at the
League office:lhicks@cacities.orgor (916)658-8224.
II.
GUIDELINES FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS
Policy development is a vital and ongoing process within the League.The principal means for
deciding policy on the impOltant issues facing cities and the League is through the League's eight
standing policy committees and the board of directors.The process allows for timely consideration of
issues in a changing environment and assmes city officials the opportunity to both initiate and
influence policy decisions.
Annual conference resolutions constitute an additional way to develop League policy.Resolutions
should adhere to the following criteria.
Guidelines for Annual Conference Resolutions
1.Only issues that have a direct bearing on municipal affairs should be considered or adopted at
the Annual Conference.
2.The issue is not of a pmely local or regional concern.
3.The reco=ended policy should not simply restate existing League policy.
4.The resolution should be directed at achieving one of the following objectives:
(a)Focus public or media attention on an issue of major importance to cities.
(b)Establish a new direction for League policy by establishing general principals around
which more detailed policies may be developed by policy committees and the Board of
Directors.
(c)Consider impOltant issues not adequately addressed by the policy committees and Board
of Directors.
(d)Amend the League bylaws (requires 2/3 vote at General Assembly).
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Ill.
LOCATION OF MEETINGS
Policy Committee Meetings
Wednesday,September 24,2008
Hyatt Regency Hotel
(Located next to the Long Beach Convention Center)
200 South Pine Street
Long Beach,CA 90802
POLICY COMMITTEES MEETING AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
(NOTE:*Indicates the committees with a resolution referred to them.)
10:00 a.m.-Noon
*Administrative Services -Regency A
*Environmental Quality -Regency B/C
Revenue and Taxation -Beacon Ballroom
*Housing,Comm.&Econ.Dev.-Regency D/E/F
12:30 -2:30 p.m.
*Community Services -Regency A
Employee Relations -Regency B/C
*Public Safety -Beacon Ballroom
Note:Transportation,Communication &Public Works will NOT meet
at the Annual Conference.
General Resolutions Committee
Friday,September 26,2008,1:30 p.m.
Long Beach Convention Center (Rooms 203 B/C)
300 E.Ocean Blvd (Corner ofPine Ave.and Shoreline Blvd.)
Long Beach,CA 90802
Annual Business Meeting and General Assembly
Saturday,September 27,2008,8:30 a.m.
Long Beach Convention Center (Grand Ballroom)
300 E.Ocean Blvd (Corner ofPine Ave.and Shoreline Blvd.)
Long Beach,CA 90802
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IV.
KEY TO ACTIONS TAKEN ON RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions have been grouped by policy committees to which they have been assigned.Please note that two
resolutions have been assigned to more than one committee.These resolutions are noted by this sign (+).
Number -=K.=.e"'y'--W-"--'o:..:r.::d-=In:..:d::ce:..:x=----Reviewinq!lody Actio:.::n=------=-_,
I I I I J 2 I 3
I -Policy Committee Recommendation
to General Resolutions Committee
2 -General Resolutions Committee
3 -General Assembly
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES POLICY COMMITTEE
123
I I League Bylaws Amendments
COMMUNITY SERVICES POLICY COMMITTEE
123
II +2 I 2-1-1 Califomia Telephone Service
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY POLICY COMMITTEE
I 2 3
3 Extension of Federal Section 45 Production Tax Credit
+4 Comprehensive Statewide Water Infrastructure Plan
HOUSING,COMMUNITY &ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE
I 2 3
I +4 I Comprehensive Statewide Water Infrastructure Plan
PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE
I
II +2 I 2-1-1 California Telephone Service
2 3
Please note:Some Policy Committees without resolutions will still meet.Notification will be mailed to all
committee members.Information will also be posted on each committee's page on the League Web site:
www.cacities.org.
RESOLUTIONS INITIATED BY PETITION AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
IV
General
Resolutions
Committee
Recommendation
General
Assembly
Action
KEY TO ACTIONS TAKEN ON RESOLUTIONS (Continued)
KEY TO REVffivnNGBODlliS KEY TO ACTIONS TAKEN
1.Policy Committee
2.General Resolutions Committee
3.General Assembly
A-
D-
N-
Approve
Disapprove
No Action
R -Refer to appropriate policy committee for
study
Action Footnotes a-Amend
*Subject matter covered in another resolution
**Existing League policy
***Local authority presently exists
Aa -Approve as amended
Aaa -Approve with additional amendment(s)
Ra -Amend and refer as amended to
appropriate policy committee for study
Raa -Additional amendments and refer
Da -Amend (for clarity or brevity)and
Disapprove
Na -Amend (for clarity or brevity)and take No
Action
W -Withdrawn by Sponsor
Procedural Note:Resolutions that are approved by the General Resolutions Committee,as well as all
qualified petitioned resolutions,are reported to the floor of the General Assembly.In addition,League policy
provides the following procedure for resolutions approved by League policy committees but not approved by
the General Resolutions Committee:
Resolutions initially recommended for approval and adoption by all the League policy committees to which
the resolution is assigned,but subsequently recommended for disapproval,referral or no action by the
General Resolutions Committee,shall then be placed on a consent agenda for consideration by the General
Assembly.The consent agenda shall include a brief description of the basis for the recommendations by
both the policy committee(s)and General Resolutions Committee,as wen as the recommended action by
each.Any voting delegate may make a motion to pull a resolution from the consent agenda in order to
request the oppOltunity to fully debate the resolution.If,upon a majority vote of the General Assembly,the
request for debate is approved,the General Assembly shall have the opportunity to debate and subsequently
vote on the resolution.
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2008 ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION REFERRED TO ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES POLICY COMMITTEE
1.RESOLUTION RELATING TO LEAGUE BYLAWS AMENDMENTS
(2/3 vote at General Assembly required to approve)
Source:League Board of Directors
Referred to:Administrative Services Policy Committee
Recommendation to General Resolutions Committee:
WHEREAS,the League of California Cities is a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation under
Califol11ia law and,as such,is govel11ed by corporate bylaws;and
WHEREAS,the League's Board of Directors periodically reviews the League's bylaws for
issues of clarity,practicality,compliance with current laws,and responsiveness to membership interests;
and
WHEREAS,the League's Board of Directors has recognized four diversity gronps,commonly
referred to as caucuses,as follows:African-American Caucus,Asian-Pacific Islander Caucus,Gay
Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Local Officials Caucus,and Latino Caucus;and
WHEREAS,the leadership of the four caucuses have requested that they each be given a seat on
the Board of Directors to help ensure that the Board and the League as an organization continue to reflect
Califomia's diversity,and to help ellsure that the Board will reflect each cancus's nnique community
within the League;and
WHEREAS,League staff and the Board's Executive Committee have identified various teclmical
aI1lendments and additions to the bylaws that:a)clarifY how each city's population is detennined for
purposes of assessing dues and determining eligibility for Board seats,b)clarifY the grounds for finding a
directorship that has become vacant,c)clarifY the effective date of a vacancy from League office,and
d)make various minor technical amendments;and
WHEREAS,the League's Board offers amendments and additions to the following sections of
the bylaws for the membership's consideration:
1.Article IV,Section I:Establishment of Dues
2.Article VII,Sections 2(e),(g)and (h):Composition of Board of Directors
3.Article VII,Section 3(a)(ii):Board of Directors TeIllis
4.Article VII,new subsection 4(f):Caucus Directors
5.Article VII,new subsection 6(f):Grounds for Vacancy in Directorship
6.Alticle X,section lea):Listing of Existing Departments
7.Article XII,Section 2(b):Effective Date of Vacancy from League Office;
now,therefore,be it
RESOLVED,by the General Assembly of the League of Califomi a Cities assembled in Annual
Conference in Long Beach,September 27,2008,that the League include a representative from each
League diversity group caucus on the Board of Directors and make the other technical additions and
amendments to the League's bylaws by amending the above-referenced sections of the League bylaws,as
indicated on Attachment A.
[Please see ATTACHMENT A,following backgronnd information,for text of pI"Oposed bylaws
amendments.]
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BackgI"Ound Information on Resolution No.1
Source:
Title:
League Board of Directors
Resolution Relating to League Bylaws Amendments
Background
In response to requests received from the chairs of the League's four diversity groups,the League
Executive Committee,with the concurrence of the League Board of Directors,is recommending that the
League's bylaws be amended to authorize one Director from each League diversity groups (or "caucus")
for a two-year telID.The League has had caucuses since the early 1990s,and they have grown into
important parts of the lifeblood of the orgaoization.They routinely organize training and other events of
impOltance to the League,and they do so in a way that complements the programming of the overall
League.
Despite their ongoing involvement in helping accomplish the goals of the League,the caucuses are the
only League subunits that are not represented on the board of directors.The Executive Committee and
League Board agree it is time for this to change,and the attached amendments would implement the
addition of one board member from each caucus,under celtain telIDS and conditions.
In addition,some unrelated technical amendments have been accruing since the last amendments to the
bylaws in 2007,and they have been included as well.
Overview of the Proposed Bylaws Amendments
Population Information.CUlTently,Atticle IV,Section 1 provides that the Board may establish dues
amlUally according to city population,and that city population is detelIDined by the State Controller's
population figures for making the most recent allocation of subventions to cities.In order to obtain more
accurate population numbers for determining dues,the amendment provides that city population be that
population as determined by the Depmtment of Finance Demographic Unit and that the Board be allowed
to adopt a different method for determining city population upon the recommendation of the Executive
Director.
Caucuses.This provision would place a representative of each of the League's four diversity groups,or
caucuses,by recommendation of each caucus president of an officer of the caucus to the Executive
Conunittee and later approval by the state league board.In order to be eligible to nominate a caucus
officer to serve on the board,the League's Executive Director must celtif'y that the caucus has received
fOlIDal recognition by the League Board,that the caucus is open to all elected and appointed officials,
and that the caucus is operating in full compliance with the League's Bylaws and all League Board-
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adopted policies.The initial tenns for the first Director appointments from the caucuses will be
staggered with two Directors appointed to an initial tenn of one-year and two Directors appointed to an
initial term of two-years.The initial telm for each Director will be detennined by a random drawing.
Large City Representatives.Alticle VII,section 2(f)provides that the eight largest cities may designate
a Director for a two-year telm.This section is amended to provide that the mayors of the eight largest
cities may designate a Director.This is consistent with board policy and city practice.
Population Information.Cun'ently,Article VIT,Section 2 provides that the population ofthe eight
largest cities shall be detelmined by the State Controller's population figures for making the most recent
allocation of subventions to cities.In order to obtain more accurate population numbers for this purpose,
the amendment provides that city population be that population as detelmined by the Depaltment of
Finance Demographic Unit and that the Board be allowed to adopt a different method for determining
city population upon the recommendation of the Executive Director.
Timiug of Election of Desert-Monntain Division Officers.Currently the League board representative
from the Deselt Mountain Division is elected in odd-numbered years.This is proposed to be changed by
the officers of the Division,who believe changing to even-numbered years will put the election process
on a schedule that balances with the political timetable in their counties.
Caucus Directors.A new section is proposed to be added to provide that caucus directors will be
recommended by their respective caucus presidents to the Board's Executive Committee and approved by
either the Board or the Executive Committee.The new section fmther provides that the proposed Board
member from each caucus be a cun-ent ejected mayor or council member.
Grounds for Vacancy.Under the cunent bylaws,it is clear a vacancy occurs when an official resigns or
leaves their official office,but there are no provisions for a vacancy for violation of leagne bylaws or the
policies of the board.This amendment simply clarifies that a vacancy in a directorship shall occur due to
resignation,by vacating an elective or appointive office,or by noncompliance with the League bylaws or
the rules of the board.
Department Renaming.Alticle X,Section lea)lists the names of the I I functional depaltments of the
League.The amendment provides that "Recreation,Parks,and Community Services"be changed to read
"Community Services"to reflect the Board-approved name change.
Effective Date of Vacancy Caused by Leaving City Service.Currently,Alticle XIT,Section 2(b)
provides that the effective date of a vacancy caused by an officer leaving city service is 3 months after
the officer ceases to hold the city office.The proposed amendment to this subsection provides that a
vacancy becomes effective upon the date the officer ceases to hoJd the city office.It also proposes that
the Board may approve a written reqnest from the officer to remain in office beyond the effective date of
tl,e vacancy for a period not to exceed 3 months from the effective date except that,upon a finding of
good cause,the Board is authorized to allow an officer to remain in office for a longer period.
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ATTACHMENT A
Amendments to League Bylaws Proposed by Resolutiou 1
Changes indicated by bold stlil,eout and underlining
Please review in conjunction with summaIy provided in
background information of Resolution I
Article IV:Dues
Section 1:Establishment.
The League Board establishes the League's dues annually according to city population.The population
of each city is the most current population used by the State ControlleF in malang the most Fecent
allocation or subventions to cities as determined by the California Department of Finance,
Demographic Research Unit,or its successor agency or unit.Upon the recommendation of the
Executive Director,the League Board may approve an alternative method for determining city
population thau is set forth in this Section.
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Article VII:Board of Directors
Section 2:Composition.
The League's Board is composed of the following:
(a)A President,First Vice-President and Second Vice-President/Treasurer,who each serve a
term of one year;1
(b)The Immediate Past President who serves for a telm of one year,immediately succeeding his
or her term as President;
(c)Ten Directors-at-Large,'
(i)Who serve staggered two-year telms,and
(ii)At least one of whom is a representative of a small city with a population of 10,000
or less.
(d)One Director to be elected from each of the regional divisions and functional departments of
the League,each of whom serves for a telm of two years;
(e)One Director who is an officer of each League diversity group ("caucus")for a two-year
term who is recommended by the president of each caucus to the League Executive
Committee aud approved by the League Board,provided that the League's Executive
Director has certified that the caucus has received formal recognition by the League
Board,that the caucus is opeu to all elected and appointed officials,and that the caucus
is operating in full compliance with the League's Bylaws and all League Board-adopted
policies.The iuitial terms for the first Director appointments from the caucuses will be
staggered with two Directors appointed to an initial term of one year and two Directors
1 See Article VIII §3 for information about officer elections,
2 See Article VII,§§4 and 5 for information about Director-at-Large elections,See also Article VII,§6(c)relating vacancies of at-large directorships.
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appointed to an initial term of two years.The initial term for each Director will be
determined by a random drawing.
(f e)Members of the National League of Cities Board of Directors who hold an office in a
Member City;and
(g it Eight Directors wIHeh that may be designated by the mayors of each of the eight largest
cities in Califomia to serve two-year tenus.
(!!g)For purposes of this section,the population of each city is the most current population
as determined by the Califoruia Department of Finance,Demographic Research Unit,
or its successor agency or unit.Upon the recommendation oCthe Execntive Director,
the League Board may approve an alternative method for determining city population
than is set forth in this Section.For IHlrfloses oftllis seetion,eity floflulations will be
the floflulation figures used by tbe State Controllel'in malang tile most reeent
allocation of subventions of cities.
C!h)Directors hold office until their successors are elected and qualified or,if they sit on the
League Board by viltue of their membership on the National League of Cities Board of
Directors,until their terms on the National League of Cities Board of Directors conclude.
Section 3:Staggered Terms.
The terms ofthe Directors are staggered,so that the terms of approximately one-half of the members of
the League Board expire each year.
(a)Even-Numbered Year Terms.The following directorship terms expire in even-numbered
years:
(i)Departments.Directors from the Fiscal Officers,Public Works Officers,Mayors
and Council Members,Planning and Community Development,Fire Chiefs,and City
Clerks departments;
(ii)Divisions.Directors from the Central Valley,Desert-Mountain,hnperial County,
Monterey Bay,NOlth Bay,Orange County,Redwood Empire,Sacramento Valley
and San Diego County divisions;and
(iii)At Large.Directors from five of the ten at-large directorships.
(b)Odd-Numbered Year Terms.The following directorship terms expire in odd-numbered
years:
(i)Departments.Directors from the City Attomeys,City Managers,Police Chiefs,
Recreation,Parks and Commnnity Services,and Personnel and Employee Relations
departments;
(ii)Divisions.Directors from the Channel Connties,Inland Empire,Desert Mouutain,
East Bay,Los Angeles County,Peninsula,Riverside County and South San Joaquin
Valley divisions;and
(iii)At Large.Directors from five of the ten at-large directorships.
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Section 4:Election of Directors.
(a)Functional Department Directors.Unless their respective functional department bylaws
provide otherwise,Departmental Directors are elected by their respective depmiments at the
Annual Conference.
(b)Regional Division Directors.Unless their respective regional division bylaws provide
otherwise,Regional Directors are elected at the regional division meeting immediately
preceding the Annual Conference.
(c)At-Large Directors.Directors-at-Large are elected by the League Board at its organization
meeting.
(d)Commencement of Terms.The term of office of all newly elected Directors commences
immediately on the adjournment of the Annnal Conference;however,the newly constituted
League Board may meet prior to the adjournment of the Annual Conference for the purpose
of organization.
(e)Additional Directors.hl the event of the creation of additional regional divisions or
functional departments of the League,each regional division or functional department may
elect a representative to the League Board.When a new functional depaliment or regional
division is created at any Annual Conference,the League Board may select a Director to
represent such functional department or regional division until the entity organizes and elects
a Director in the regular manner.The League Board may fix the initial tenn of any such
Director from a new regional division or functional department at either one or two years,so
as to keep the number of terms expiring on altemate years as nearly equal as possible.
ill Caucus Directors.Cancus Directors shall be recommended by the respective caucus
presidents to tbe League Executive Committee and approved by the League Board of
Directors or its Executive Committee.Each Caucus Director shall be a current or
former caucus officer and a current elected mayor or conncil member.
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Section 6:Vacancies.'
(a)Fnnctional Depalimental Directorships.In the event of a vacancy in a functional
depatimental directorship,the president of the depmiment may become a member of the
League Board or may appoint a member of his or her department to fill the vacancy.
(b)Regional Division Directorships.If a vacancy occurs in the regional division directorship,
the regional division in question may elect a new Director at the next regular meeting of the
regional division.
3 Note that League Board officer vacancies are filled as provided in Article VIII,section 4.
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(c)At-Large Directorships.If a vacancy occurs in an at-large directorship,the League Board
may elect a new Director to fill the vacancy at the next regular board meeting,The League
president may nominate individuals for consideration by the League Board.
(d)Large City Directorships.In the event of a vacancy in a large-city seat,that large city may
designate a new representative.
(e)Terms.The person elected or appointed to fill a vacancy holds office for the remainder Df
the term of the office in question (see Article VII,section 3).
(0 Grounds for Vacancy.A vacancy in a directorship shall occnr due to resignation,a
vacancy in elective or appointed office held by the director,or if tbe League Board
determines the department,division,or caucus that elected the director,or an
appointed director,is not complving with these bylaws or the policies of the League
Board.
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Article X:Fnnctional Departments
Section 1:Listing.
(a)Existing Departments.The League includes the following functional depm1ments:
Mayors and Council Members
City Attorneys
Fiscal Offi cers
Public Works Officers
City Managers
Planning and Community Development
Police Chiefs
Fire Chiefs
Reel'eation,ParI..and Commnnity SeR'iees Community Services
City Clerks
Personnel and Employee Relations
(b)New Departments.Additional functional depal1ments may be fonlled tlU'ough an
mnendment to these bylaws (Article XVI).
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Article XII:Qualifications to Hold Office and Vacancies
Section 2:Vacancies.
(a)Vacancy Defined.A League office becomes vacant when an individual resigns,misses tlll'ee
consecutive convened meetings or leaves city service.4
4 See also Cal.Corp.Code §7221 (board may declare a director's seat vacant if a court declares the director of unsound mind or the director has been
convicted of a felony).
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(b)Effective Date of Vacancy Caused by Leaving City Service.The effective date of a
vacancy caused by a departure from city service is three months (92 lIay~after the date an
individual ceases to occupy the same or comparable city office as the individual had when
the individual was elected or appointed to League office.Upon written request oCthe
individual,the League Board may allow the individual to continue in the League office
for a period not to exceed 3 months from the effective date of the vacancy,which time
period may be extended by the Board upon a finding of good cause.
(c)Effective Date of Resignations.For the effective dates of resignations,see Article VII,
section 7 (effective date of League Board resignations),Article IX,section 8 (effective date
of regional division officer resignations),and Article X,section 2(t)(effective date of
department officer resignations).
(d)Filling Vacancies.Vacancies will be filled as provided in these bylaws,see Article VII,
section 6 (filling League Board vacancies),Article IX,section 7(d)
(filling regional division officer vacancies),and Article X,section 2(d)(filling functional
department officer vacancies).
(e)Successor Terms.An individual filling a vacancy serves the unexpired tenn of his or her
predecessor
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RESOLUTION REFERRED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES POLICY COMMITTEE
+2.RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2-1-1 CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE SERVICE
Source:Public Safety Policy Conunittee
RefelTed to:Community Services Policy Conunittee and Public Safety Policy Conunittee
Recommendation to General Resolutions Committee:
+Community Services Policy Committee:
+Public Safety Policy Conunittee:
WHEREAS,evelY hour of every day,someone in California seeks essential human and
community services from the more than 1.5 million non-profit organizations in the United States,whether
it is to find an after-school program,secure adequate care for a child or an aging parent,or connect with
financial management or job training services;and
WHEREAS,with nmnerous agencies and help-lines,Californians may not lmow where to turn
for assistance and could go without necessaty services because they are unable to find help;and
WHEREAS,in times of disaster,demand increases dramatically for the most up-to-the-minute
information on road closures,evacuations,shelters,and recovery resources,creating an additional
burden on emergency response personnel and 9-1-1 telephone systems;and
WHEREAS,an alternate public information resource for non-emergency,human and community
services needs would reduce the number of inappropriate calls to 9-1-1,alleviating demand on
emergency response agencies;and
WHEREAS,the 2-1-1 California telephone service provides an easy to remember telephone
number with free access to information 24 hours a day,7 days a week,in over 100 languages,and
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connects people with impOltant human and community services including rent assistance,food banks,
affordable housing,health resources,child and elderly care,financial literacy and job training
programs;and
WHEREAS,the 2-1-1 California telephone service facilitates the availability of a single
repository where comprehensive information is collected,maintained,and updated regularly,reducing
costs and duplication of effOlts;and
WHEREAS,the reliable,consistent infonnation provided through the 2-1-1 California telephone
service helps to better assess the needs of California's communities and to immediately mobilize
resources toward those needs;now,therefore,be it
RESOLVED,by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled at the
Annual Conference in Long Beach,September 27,2008,that the League supports the 2-1-1 Califomia
telephone service as a non-emergency,human and community services and disaster infonnation resource;
and,be it further
RESOLVED,that the League of California Cities will collaborate with state and regional
partners to continue the promotion of the 2-1-1 Califol11ia telephone service throughout Califol11ia.
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Background Information on Resolution No.2
Source:
Title:
Public Safety Policy Committee
Resolution Relating to the 2-1-1 Califol11ia Telephone Service
Background:
The 2-1-1 California Pattnership is seeking to establish local atld statewide pattners as they pursue their
mission to create and sustain a statewide network that brings together high-quality local and 2-1-1 call
centers and provides benefits beyond what is possible independently.CUlTently the 2-1-1 telephone
system exists on a county-by-county basis,with 18 cUlTently active systems operating.Nationally,the
2-1-1 telephone system covers all or patt of 40 states plus Washington D.C.and Puerto Rico,serving
over 62%of the United States population.
In regards to disaster planning and response,the 2-1-1 California system effectively diverts non-
emergency calls from 9-1-1,reducing expense atld alleviating call volumes for first-responder agencies.
During the 2007 San Diego area firestorms,the 2-1-1 Southern California system handled more than
130,000 calls in the five days following the outbreak of the fires atld is credited with providing vital,
localized information on road closures,emergency shelters,and how to locate disaster relief supplies.
Integrated 100%statewide coverage is essential for reaping the full benefits of 2-1-1 in California.This
includes continuous high-quality service during disasters,consistent information about services anywhere
in the state,and reduced costs from creating and maintaining new statewide 800 numbers to promote
human services.
2-1-1 California system is operated by celtified call professionals,trained to provide personal assistatlCe
to the caller and is available 24 hours a day,seven days a week.Services are provided in the caller's
language through bilingual staff atld tele-interpreting services and callers are linked to local human
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service organizations that can give immediate help in areas such as suicide prevention,senior services,
family counseling,child care,or volunteerism.
California currently invests $14 million annually in community-based comprehensive infOlmation and
refenal services,with a major local program funding f]-om counties,First 5,United Way,and private
foundations to supplement awarded grant monies.It is estimated that achieving the statewide integrated
system will cost $2 million in infrastructure and data integrations and network,with an annual estimated
operating cost of$30 million.However,this telephone system is also projected to save nearly an equal
amount through streamlined service operations,facilitating access to health and human services
programs,and providing coordinated disaster response infOlmation.
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RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY POLICY COMMITTEE
3.RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF EXTENSION OF THE FEDERAL SECTION 45
PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT
Source:City of Fort Bragg
Referred to:Environmental Quality Policy Committee
Recommendation to General Resolutions Committee:
WHEREAS,the State of California Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)law mandates that
electric power generation goals for utility companies are 20%by 2010 and 33%by 2020 from renewable
sources;and,
WHEREAS,biomass power plants create electric power from renewable sources like forestry
practices,timber product manufacturing,agricultural trimmings and urban wood waste;and,
WHEREAS,the federal Section 45 Production Tax Credit is due to expire on December 31,
2008,unless extended by Congress and the President,and this federal tax measure is essential to
attracting capital to develop biomass power plants;now,therefore,be it
RESOLVED,by the General Assembly of the League of Califomi a Cities,assembled in Annual
Conference in Long Beach,September 27,2008,that the Califomia Congressional Members and the
President of the United States are urged to extend the federal Section 45 Production Tax Credit,as it has
done five times in past years,beyond December 31,2008;and,be it fUlther
RESOLVED,that a copy of this resolution be provided to the President of the United States,to
U.S.Senators Boxer and Feinstein and to each Member of Congress from the State of California.
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+4.RESOLUTION RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WATER
INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN
Source:South San Joaquin Valley Division
Referred to:Environmental Quality Policy Committee and Housing,Community &Economic
Development Policy Committee
Recommendation to General Resolutions Committee:
+Enviromnental Quality Policy Committee:
+Housing,Community and Economic Development Policy Committee:
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WHEREAS,adequate,reliable and affordable supplies of high-quality water are the most vital
need of all Californians and the many cities in which they live;and
WHEREAS,water is also essential in sustaining the economic activity that suppOlis Califomia's
existing population,as well as its anticipated growth;and
WHEREAS,the water supplies upon which millions of Californians depend for beneficial
municipal,business,industrial and agricultural uses are at risk because of court-ordered water pumping
export reductions for Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta Estuary endangered species protection,other
environmental protection demands and mandates,as well as the effects of drought;and
WHEREAS,cmiailments in water supplies,without exception,result in decreased economic
activity,which quickly leads to losses in employment,resulting in family and conununity hardships and
other negative social impacts;and
WHEREAS,California's growing water crisis is largely the result of aging,decaying and
inadequate infrastructure and associated fishery habitat and related environmental concel1lS,palticularly
within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta Estuary thmugh which much of the state's water supply
must pass;and
WHEREAS,the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta Estuary is plagued by aging and fragile
levees,water quality problems,declining and endangered species,invasive species and other problems
adversely affecting its environmental and ecological health;and
WHEREAS,the state is also confronted with the very real potential of climate change which may
result in more extended and pronounced drought periods,less snowfall alld more rainfall in higher
elevations in the mountains,creating more abrupt runoff in mountain rivers and streams that Califol1lia's
existing reservoir system would be inadequate to capture to prevent flooding while sustaining the state's
population,as well as economic and social activity during dry periods;and
WHEREAS,California's existing system of snrface and groundwater storage facilities is no
longer adequate to meet demands posed by a rapidly growing population,and radical swings in water
supplies generated by the state's cycles of wet and dry years;and
WHEREAS,despite California's population boom,skyrocketing housing needs and multi-
billion-dollal"agriculture industry,investments in the state's water system have been woefully
inadeqnate,leaving the state with an aging water infrastructure system that neither meets current
demands nor prepal"es the state for anticipated growth;and
WHEREAS,the well being of the people of Califol1lia must be protected and enhanced with
water supply,quality,safety and conservation consideration that results in a wide-ranging approach to
resolving the present water crisis and existing water demands while providing for adequate,reliable and
affordable water snpplies that can meet future needs;and
WHEREAS,cities of necessity mnst rely upon the State of California to address broad statewide
water problems,needs and demands,while assisting cities with development of conservation and
reclaluation programs;and
WHEREAS,cities cannot grow without additional water infrastructure improvements;now,
therefore,be it
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RESOLVED,by the General Assembly oftl1e League of California Cities assembled in Annual
Conference in Long Beach,September 27,2008,that the League support the State in effOlts to
implement a comprehensive statewide water infi'astructure improvement;and,be it further
RESOLVED,that such a comprehensive statewide water infi'astructure plan resnlt in innnediate
resolntion to environmental,water snpply,infrastructure and water quality problems within the
Sacramento-San Joaqnin Bay-Delta Estuary to restore water supply certainty for the people of California;
and,be it finther
RESOLVED,that such a comprehensive program result in longer-term improvements and
rehabilitation of Califomia's water infrastructure to provide safe,adequate and reliable water supplies for
a growing population;meet future water management needs;solve environmental problems and enhance
flood control safety by providing increased conservation and reclamation,infrastructure and conveyance
improvements,and increased storage,both above and below ground.
IIIIIIIIII
Background Information on Resolution No.4
Source:
Title:
South San Joaquin Valley Division
Resolution Relating To Comprehensive Statewide Water Infrastructure Plan
Background:
California is confronted with a major water crisis caused by a number of converging factors,among
which is the state's failure to develop its water supply,conveyance,storage and flood management
infi'astructure to keep pace with water demands caused by rapidly growing population and expanding
residential,business and industrial development.The state also needs to provide for anticipated
significant future growth.More people mean a rising need for clean water.The state's population is
expected to grow by as much as 30 percentwithin 20 years,comparable to adding three cities the size of
Los Angeles.Without proper planning and adequate conservation,this growth could mean a need for up
to 3.8 million additional acre-feet of water per year by 2030.
The situation has been exacerbated over the past several months by a combination of severe drought
conditions occurring atop court ordered curtailments in water export supply pumping from the
Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta Estuary to protect the threatened Delta Smelt under the federal
Endangered Species Act.Water supplies to many cities have been reduced and strict use limits are having
to be imposed upon customers.The Delta provides water to 25 million Californians and must be made
healthy and sustainable in the long-term.Aging levees,new development and seismic risks,paired with a
long-overdue need for investulent and conservation have compromised the Delta's environmental and
ecological health.In addition,there's a 66 percent chance that catastrophic Delta flooding will occur
within the next 50 years.Such pressures on the Delta compromise its ability to provide safe drinking
water and maintain a vibrant ecosystem.Scientists agree that without immediate changes,the Delta will
fail as a reliable water source and a healthy estuary.
Further clonding California's long-term water supply outlook are prospects for dramatic changes in
precipitation,rain,snow and runoff pattems that may result from climate change.Current weather trends
and climate models suggest that Califomia will lose at least 25 percent of its annual snowpack by 2050.
More rapid runoff from rain events occurring at higher elevations will require adequate water storage
facilities to prevent flooding and provide supplies to sustain Califomians during dry periods.At the other
extreme,climate models also predict longer and more severe droughts,creating a great need for water
reserves that can only be accomplished through additional water storage facilities.
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New storage requires balance between groundwater recharge and banking facilities,and new or expanded
surface facilities.Numerous areas within California have aquifers capable of storing vast quantities of
groundwater.However,percolation required to recharge or bank groundwater is,by its nature,a slow
process.It relies upon adequate surface storage to capture runoff from rain and snowmelt events as those
discharges from watersheds are occun'ing because of the impossibility of instantaneons1y conveying and
recharging more than a very small amount of runoff.Failure to capture excess runoff as it is occUlTing
means that much ofthat water must be released as floodwater and be lost to beneficial human use,
increasing flood management problems and flooding threats.
Along with the billions of dollars in economic activity and social benefits provided by adequate and
affordable supplies of water in cities and towns across California,the state's water supply system and
infrastructure also support an agricultural industty that provides much of the food consumer by
Californians and their fellow Americans.Agricultural expOlls are among the nation's most important
tools in foreign trade and are relied upon by nations in all pallS of the world.The nation's two most
highly productive agricultural counties are Fresno and Tulal·e.111 many pallS of the Sail Joaquin Valley,
the effects of drought and supply cUllailments resulting from the Endangered Species Act court orders
have resulted in hundreds of thousands of acres being fallowed as state and federal agencies have
imposed water supply rationing and cuts.Without those crops,food prices in the state will continue to
rise and Californians will be forced to rely upon food imp OIled from other states or nations whose
protective food safety regulations may not be as strong as those within Califomia.
The State Water Project alone directly suppOlls a $300 billion share of the California economy.A more
reliable water supply means that this economy can continue to grow and provide jobs and prosperity for
our state.
Such reliability is a centerpiece in a comprehensive water infrastructure program that has been proposed
by Govemor Schwarzenegger alld Senator Feinstein.This plan would provide much of the funding
necessmy for crucially needed infrastructure repairs and improvements,environmental solutions and
habitat improvements,enhanced conservation,and development of needed water supplies.
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RESOLUTION REFERRED TO HOUSING,COMMUNITY &ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
POLICY COMMITTEE
+4.RESOLUTION RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WATER
INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN
Resolution #4 also refelTed to Environmental Quality Policy Committee.Please see
Environmental Quality section for the resolution and background infonnation.
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RESOLUTION REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE
+2.RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2-1-1 CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE SERVICE
Resolution #2 also referred to Community Services Policy Connnittee.Please see Community
Services section for the resolution and background information.
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[NOTE:No resolutions were assigned to the following policy committees:Employee Relations;
Revenue and Taxation;and Transportation,Communication &Public Works.]
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