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Upcoming Events inEI Cajon 'COlHH?U Lllet::HIJ,j;f on 1 2011 The NewEl Cajon City Tagger Tip Line - Report Taggers & Graffiti Vandals Anonymously at (888) 580-8477
Recvcliu!:! F'un Facts from .lVIavor Lewis,....; 84(% of all household waste can be ,,·.o""'!.I·~t>rl v C> v May 11 - San Diego Antique & Collectible Show - at the Ronald Reagan Community Center, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., 195 E. Douglas Avenue. Free admission and free parking. One free appraisal- call (619) 887-8762 for more information. May 11 - Cajon Classic Cruise with "Vintage Vans" night! Located on East Main Street at Prescott Promenade, east ofthe intersection ofMain Street and Magnolia Avenue. May 13 - Concerts on the Green with Candye Kane! It's swing & blues music from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. This is an expanded 2011 season with more entertainment, activities and vendors than ever before - join us Fridays, now through September 30. th May 15 - National Public Works Week - May 15 through the 21 st! May .18 - Cajon Classic Cruise with "Spring Cajon Speed Fest!" Located on East Main Street at Prescott Promenade, east ofthe intersection ofMain Street and Magnolia Avenue. May 20 - Bike To Work Day! Ride your bike, carpool or take transit and stop by the El Cajon Pit Stop at the comer of East Main and Sulzfeld Way, west of Claydelle Avenue. Hours are 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for free refreshments! Visit www.icommutesd.com for more details. May 20 - Concerts on the Green with the Taildraggers! This bluegrass music from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. This is an expanded 2011 season with more entertainment, activities and vendors than ever before - join us Fridays, now through September 30. May 20 - Annual EI Cajon Police Awards - Special awards for local citizens and members of our police department. Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Ronald Reagan Community Center, 195 E. Douglas Avenue in El Cajon. May 20, 21 & 22 - Holy Trinity Jamboree - Friday, May 20th, from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m., Saturday, May 21st, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 22nd, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The theme is "Your Passport To Travel and Fun". This fun FREE family event is filled with live music, games, rides, food and more. Located at 405 Ballard Street in El Cajon. Visit www.cajonvalleyjamboree.com for more.information! May 21 - Lend A Hand Neighborhood Clean-up - at East Camden and Taft Avenues. This neighborhood clean-up project will run from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They will also be painting a mural at this event. Call (619) 401-8858 to register. May 30 - Memorial Day - All City offices will be closed in observance.
El Cajon Recreation - Enroll in Summer Camps for 2011! The weather is warming up and you know what that means - summer is right around the comer! The City of El Cajon Recreation Department will once again be offering week-long summer camps beginning June 20th. Get a sneak peak by going to our website at www.e1cajonrec.org. Whether you're looking for indoor soccer, gymnastics, aquatics, Fun in the Sun or any of our other exciting camps, we've got something that your child will love! Register online or by mail starting May 31st, or in person, walle-in registration begins June 6th at any of our recreation centers during operational hours. Many ofour camps will sell out so register early! For more information call (619) 441-1516. May 10, 2011 3:00 p.m.
The Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered and most items have a RECOMMENDATlON from Staff or a Commission, which Council will consider when making a final decision.
Copies of written documentation relating to each item of business on the Agenda are on file in the City Clerk's Office and in the Agenda Book next to the podium in the Council Chambers.
PLEASE COMPLETE A "REQUEST TO SPEAK" FORM FOR EACH ITEM PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE MEETING AND SUBMIT IT TO THE CITY CLERK if you wish to speak about an /tem on the Agenda or under Public Comment.
• CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tern Bob McClellan
• ·ROLL CALL: City Clerk Kathie Rutledge
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE (The Courts have concluded that sectarian prayer as part of City Council Meetings is not permitted under the Constitution.)
• POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the April 26, 2011, Meeting and the Agenda of the May 10, 2011, Meeting in accordance to State Law and Council/Agency Policy. .
• PRESENTATIONS: • "Bike to Work Week" - May 16 - 20, 2011 • "National Public Works Week" - May 15 - 21,2011 • "Building Safety Month"
• AGENDA CHANGES:
*Backup Information Available Redevelopment Agency Items Are Identified
Joint Meeting: EI Cajon City Council -1- May 10, 2011 and Redevelopment Agency 3:00 p.m. CONSENT ITEMS: (1.1 - 1.8)
Consent Items are routine matters enacted by one motion according to the RECOMMENDATION listed below. With the concurrence of the City Council, a Council Member or person in attendance may request discussion of a Consent Item at this time.
*1.1 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETINGS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council/Redevelopment Agency approve Minutes of the April 26, 2011, Meeting of the EI Cajon City Council/Redevelopment Agency.
1.2 WARRANTS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.
1.3 APPROVAL OF READING BY TITLE AND WAIVER OF READING IN FULL OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the reading by title and waive the reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda.
*1.4 RESOLUTION: HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (Report: Fire Chief)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the next RESOLUTION in order to approve the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
*1.5 PURCHASE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT (Report: Purchasing Agent)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Purchasing Agent in accordance with Municipal Code Section 3.20.010(C)(5) to execute a purchase agreement with Hewlett Packard Company in the amount of $80,427.59 for the purchase of information technology equipment for the Police Department.
Joint Meeting: EI Cajon City Council -2- May 10, 2011 and Redevelopment Agency 3:00 p.m. CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)
*1.6 JULY 4TH PICNIC AT KENNEDY PARK (Report: Director of Recreation)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the sale of merchandise by vendors at Kennedy Park associated with the July 4th picnic and fireworks. .
*1.7 PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FORPUBLIC SAFETY CENTER (Report: Purchasing Agent)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Purchasing Agent in accordance with Municipal Code Section 3.20.010(C)(5) to execute a purchase agreement with bkm OfficeWorks in an amount not to exceed $230,000.00 for the purchase of furniture for the Public Safety Center.
*1.8 ACCEPTANCE OF CITY OF EL CAJON RE-ROOF PROJECT, Engineering Job No. 3294, Bid No. 003-11 (Report: DeputyCity Manager/Director of Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accept the project and authorize the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
At this time, any person may address a matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency that isnot on the Agenda. Comments relating to items on today's agenda are to be taken at the time the item is heard. State law prohibits discussion or action on items not on the Agenda; however, Council and Agency Members may briefly respond to statements or questions. An item may be placed on a future Agenda. In addition to briefly responding to statements or questions from the public, Councilmembers may also address the City Council during this time.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
Joint Meeting: EI Cajon City Council -3- May 10, 2011 and Redevelopment Agency 3:00 p.m. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
*3.1 CONSIDERATION OF A FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM (Report: Deputy City Manager/Director of Public Works)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council
• Open the Public Hearing and receive testimony; • Close the Public Hearing; and • Adopt the next RESOLUTION in order approving an adjustment to the Regional Transportation Improvement Program Fee to the amount of $2,123.00 for each newly constructed residential unit.
*3.2 SUBSTANDARD CONDITIONS - 493 Graves Avenue (Report: Building Official/Fire Marshal)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council
• Open the Public Hearing and receive testimony; • Close the Public Hearing; • Make a determination regarding the assessment of staff time, administrative cost, citations, and boarding of the structure; • Direct staff to: (1) file a notice of restriction against the property, (2) monitor the condition of the property, and (3) place the full amount of assessment as a tax lien on the property, if not paid within 90 days; and • Adopt the next RESOLUTION in order pursuant to the items listed above.
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Joint Meeting: EI Cajon City Council -4- May 10,2011 and Redevelopment Agency 3:00 p.m. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
*4.1 INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 9.42.045 OF CHAPTER 9.42 OF TITLE 9 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 9.42.045 TO CHAPTER 9.42 OF TITLE 9 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW BICYCLES AND SCOOTERS AT CITY OPERATED SKATEPARK FACILITIES ON A LIMITED BASIS AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PROHIBITION OF BICYCLES AND SCOOTERS AT CITY OPERATED SKATEPARK FACILITIES ON A LIMITED BASIS (REPORT: City Attorney)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council
• Consider the proposed ordinance; • Make a MOTION, and second to introduce the Ordinance; • Discussion; • Vote; • If approved, the Mayor requests the City Clerk to recite the title; and • . Adopt the next RESOLUTION, in order, approving the temporary suspension of the prohibition of bicycles and scooters at City operated skatepark facilities on a limited basis until the effectiveness of the ordinance.
An Ordinance repealing Section 9.42.045 of Chapter 9.42 of Title 9 of the EI Cajon Municipal Code, and adding a new Section 9.42.045 to Chapter 9.42 of Title 9 of the EI Cajon Municipal Code to allow bicycles and scooters in a City operated skatepark facility on a limited basis
.5. COMMISSION REPORTS: None
6. ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF MAYOR LEWIS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments); SANDAG (Chair, Public Safety Committee); SANDAG (Quality of Life Ad Hoc Steering Committee); LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission); Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee
*6.1 Local Agency Formation Commission Agenda - May 2, 2011
Joint Meeting: EI Cajon City Council -5- May 10,2011 and Redevelopment Agency 3:00 p.m. ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS
7. MAYOR PRO TEM BOB McCLELLAN Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications JPA Alternate; MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board).
*7.1 Council Activities Report
8. COUNCILMEMBER JILLIAN HANSON-COX SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments - Alternate); SANDAG (Public Safety Committee - Alternate); MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board - Alternate); East County Economic Development Council; League of California Cities, San Diego Division; East San Diego County Gang Task Force.
8.1 Verbal Report
9. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK Heartland Communications JPA; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
*9.1 Council Activities Report
10.
COUNCILMEMBER BILL WELLS METRO CommissionlWastewater JPA; East County Economic Development Council; Heartland Fire Training JPA - Alternate; EI Cajon Community Development Corporation.
*10.1 Council Activities Report
11. LEGISLATIVE REPORT
*11.1 League of California Cities Legislative Bulletins dated April 22, 25 and 29 and May 2 and 3, 2011 - City Advocate Weekly
Joint Meeting: EI Cajon City Council -6- May 10, 2011 and Redevelopment Agency 3:00 p.m. 12. GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
13. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - None
14. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION - None
15. CLOSED SESSIONS:
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourn to Closed Sessions as follows: 15.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Kathi Henry Nancy Palm Jim Lynch
Employee Organizations: EI Cajon Mid-Management and Professional Employees Group EI Cajon Municipal Employees Association EI Cajon Police Officers Association EI Cajon Police Officers Association Management Group EI Cajon Professional Firefighters International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4603 Executive, Unrepresented and Confidential Employees
16. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION: City Attorney or Representative reports on action taken in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Joint Meeting of the EI Cajon City Council and the EI Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 10th day of May, 2011, is adjourned to Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at 3:00 p.m.
GENERAL INFORMATION: None
No Evening Meeting
Joint Meeting: EI Cajon City Council -7- May 10, 2011 and Redevelopment Agency 3:00 p.m. DRAFT MINUTES 1.1
JOINT MEETING OF THE EL CAJON CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
CITY OF EL CAJON EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 26, 2011
An Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the EI Cajon Cit ouC:;;;! Redevelopment Agency of the City of EI Cajon, California held Tue ay, Prit~, ~(l11, was called to order by Mayor/Chair Mark Lewis at 3:02 .m., in th ouncil hambers, 200 Civic Center Way, EI Cajon, California. This e ting a journ d from the Adjourned Regular Joint meeting held at 7:0 p.m. 0 A ril 12,2 11.
~a son-C x and McClellan Wels e dricR: L wis Rutledge, City Clerk/Secretary Foley, City Attorney/General Counsel Henry, City Manager/Executive Director Turner, Deputy City Manager/Director of Public Works Ayres, Director of Community Development
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG led by Mayor Lewis and MOMENT OF SILENCE. (The Courts have concluded that sectarian prayer as part of City Council Meetings is not permitted under the Constitution).
POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the April 12, 2011, meetings and the Agenda of the April 26, 2011, meeting in accordance to State Law and Council/Agency Policy.
Joint Meeting: EI Cajon City Council April 26, 2011 And Redevelopment Agency -124 3:00 p.m. DRAFT MINUTES PRESENTATIONS:
.. Presentation - "Crime Free Multi-Housing" Participants .. Presentation - Recreation "Youth of the Year" .. Proclamation - "Administrative Professionals Day" .. Proclamation - "City Clerk's Week"- May 1 -7,2011 .. Presentation - Elks Lodge recognition of "National Youth Week" May 1 -7,2011
AGENDA CHANGES:
MOTION BY LEWIS, SECOND BY HANSON-COX, to ADD General Information Item B to the Agenda under Item 12.
MOTION CARRIES BY UNANIM.-9US VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT. (WE ~ Absent)
CONSENT ITEMS: (1.1 -1.13)
MOTION BY LEWIS, SECON )Y MlVvL_uLLAN, to APPROVE Consent Items 1.1 t ug 1.13.
OTI ARR E BY U ANIMOUS VOTE
1.1 ITY ILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETINGS
~ th April 12, 2011, meetings of the EI Cajon City ent Agency.
1.2 WARRANTS
Approve payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.
1.3 APPROVAL OF READING BY TITLE AND WAIVER OF READING IN FULL OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA
Approve the reading by title and waive the reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda.
Joint Meeting: EI Cajon City Council April 26, 2011 And Redevelopment Agency -125 3:00 p.m. DRAFT MINUTES CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)
1.4 RESOLUTION: APPROVING ANNEXATION OF HOME DEPOT REORGANIZATION (Report: City Clerk)
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 47-11 approving the annexation of 20.38 acres.
1.5 RESOLUTION: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN/LAND USE MAP, SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT AREA NO.8, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 19, AND TITLE 17 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AS THEY PERTAIN TO 100 FLETCHER PARKWAY (EXISTING POLICE STATION) (Report: Director of Community Development)
• Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 48-11 initiating amend rrtJ to the General Plan/Land Use Map, Special Development Area o. 8, pecific Plan No. 19 and Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) OfrhC"nicipal ode as they pertain to 100 Fletcher Parkway; and .
That the Redevelopment Ag n y BOa)d:
• Establish a pr Ject b dget ~ roject A Ivity NO.5 0900-8395-RD0801 in the ount fr$L}O 000. o~ro RA capital pr' ct savings for FY10- 11. LJ
1.6 RESOLU I: INIT AI 0 0 M NDMENTS TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE EL J MYN~C PL CODE - 2011 (Report:! LljreJtor 4f-£ommunity Development)
Adopt RESOL~N N0.49-11 initiating amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) of the EI Cajon Municipal Code.
1.7 CHANGE ORDER FOR MISCELLANEOUS FENCE/GUARDRAIL REPAIR AND INSTALLATION (Report: Deputy City Manager/ Director of Public Works)
Approve a change order for Miscellaneous Fence/Guardrail Repair and Installation in the amount of $50,000.00.
Joint Meeting: EI Cajon City Council April 26, 2011 And Redevelopment Agency -126 3:00 p.m. DRAFT MINUTES CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)
1.8 FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM (Report: Deputy City Manager/ Director of Public Works)
Direct the City Clerk to set a public hearing on May 10, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. for consideration of a fee adjustment for the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program.
1.9 RESOLUTION: SUMMARY VACATION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ORIGINALLY RESERVED FOR DRAINAGE BY OAKDALE TERRACE SUBDIVISION, Map Number 4168, recorded May 8,1959 (Report: Deputy City Manager/Director of Public Works)
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 50-11 to approve the Summary ~n of a Drainage Easement across portions of Lots 2, 3, 8 and 9,? I all re rved for drainage purposes by Oakdale Terrace Subdivision, Map Nu ber 168, r c rded May 8,1959.
Adopt RESOLU I ro e the Summary Vacation of a Drainage Easement acro s pions L ts 1, ,3, 4, 5, 6 and 8, originally reserved for drainage purpo· e y Thac e S bdivision, Map Number 3773, recorded December 30,1957.
1.11 RESOLUTION: SUMMARY VACATION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ORIGINALLY RESERVED FOR DRAINAGE AND INCIDENTAL PURPOSES, ACCEPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 3634 dated FEBRUARY 3,1958, Document No. 19840, Book 6939, Page 445 of Official Records (Report: Deputy City Manager/Director of Public Works)
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 52-11 to approve the Summary Vacation of a Drainage Easement across a 15-foot strip of land, being a portion of Lot 16 in Block 22, "S" Tract Rancho EI Cajon, Book 170, Page 71 Deeds, lying immediately adjacent to and westerly of, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8, originally reserved for drainage purposes by Resolution No. 3634 dated February 3, 1958, Document No. 19840, Book 6939, Page 445 of Official Records.
Joint Meeting: EI Cajon City Council April 26, 2011 And Redevelopment Agency -127 3:00 p.m. DRAFT MINUTES CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)
1.12 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION OF PLAYGROUND AT FLETCHER HILLS PARK, Engineering Job No. 3334, Bid No. 022-11 (Report: Deputy City Manager/Director of Public Works)
Accept the project and authorize the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.
1.13 RESOLUTION: ESTABLISH A PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR GREATER DOWNTOWN EL CAJON
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 53-11 to establish a property and business improvement district for greater downtown EI Cajon and schedule a Public H :arring for June 14, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Sunshine Horton speaks in su PP rt of I vile forcIm nt profe si nals and the service they provide the pu r . 0 LJ Councilmembe 'f}C ella Sn1kS a out t e 1 'Supreme Court decision in the case of Vidal v. ±rd, cOtlni g relt i I U . achings in schools. Jillian Hanson C. res d .n the City of EI Cajon. asks business owners in the City to keep sit 'Ik cle nd clean, to help entice business, and to work together as a communi .' S e comments on the number of people pushing shopping carts around the citynfrequests residents to email [email protected]. with suggestions to address the problem of shopping carts.
In response to the question by Mayor Lewis, Ms. Hanson-Cox states that there are volunteering opportunities available on the committee that is planning the City's 100th Birthday Celebration.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
Joint Meeting: EI Cajon City Council April 26, 2011 And Redevelopment Agency -128 3:00 p,m, DRAFT MINUTES 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
4.1 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK AND SELECTION OF REPLACEMENT MAYOR PRO TEM (Report: City Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accept the resignation of Mayor Pro Tern Kendrick and select a new Mayor Pro Tem according to the EI Cajon Municipal Code for the remainder of calendar year 2011.
DISCUSSION
No one comes forward to speak.
MOTION BY LEWIS, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to SELECT Councilmember McClellan to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the remainder of calendar year 2011.
US VOTE - Absent,
4.2
DISCUSSION
In response to questions from Mayor Lewis, Building Official/Fire Marshal Pavao provides a history of actions over the last five years while trying to bring the property into compliance.
City Manager Henry indicates the property owner may be in the audience, if Council has any questions.
Mayor Lewis states that if the property owner wishes to speak, he should fill out a speaker card and come forward. An audience member inquires as to the address of the subject property, and indicates he has a property on Greenfield rather than Ballantyne.
Joint Meeting: EI Cajon City Council April 26, 2011 And Redevelopment Agency -129 3:00 p.m. DRAFT MINUTES ITEM 4.2 (Continued)
Mayor Lewis recommends assessment of administrative fees of $615.00, staff time $852.74 and civil penalties $139,300.00 for a total of $140,767.74
Discussion ensues among Council and Staff concerning the following: • Additional staff time that may be incurred after today's actions; • Appointment of a receiver to take possession and clear the property; • Cost recovery.
No further comments are made.
MOTION BY LEWIS, SECOND BY MCCLELLAN, to ASSESS administrative costs of $615.00, staff time $852.74 and civil penalties $139,300.00 for a total of $140,767.74, and to AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pursue an injunction or other legal act~·o~. luding, but not limited to, the appointment of a receiver, In or er to gain compliance in this case; and ADOPT ~E OL T 0 NO. 54-11 pursuant to the items listed above. I r MOTIO ARRI UN IMOUS VOTE F TH ~ PRE ENT (WE S- Absent)
5.
6. ACTIVITE
SANDAG (San D'eg Ass ciation of Governments); SANDAG (Chair, Public Safety Committee); S· ND G (Quality of Life Ad Hoc Steering Committee); LAFCO (Local Agency Forma' n Commission).
6.1 SANDAG Policy Board Meeting Closed Session action - April 8, 2011
DISCUSSION
Mayor Lewis encourages Councilmembers to be aware of the report from SANDAG concerning the toll road in the South Bay, and that toll prices are probably going to go up.
Councilmember Kendrick hopes that SANDAG recognizes that the toll fee should be substantially reduced so more people would use it.
Joint Meeting: EI Cajon City Council April 26, 2011 And Redevelopment Agency -130 3:00 p.m. DRAFT MINUTES ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS
7. MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KENDRICK Heartland Communications JPA; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
7.1 Council Activities Report
REPORT AS STATED.
8. COUNCILMEMBER JILLIAN HANSON-COX SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments - Alternate); SANDAG (Public Safety Committee - Alternate); MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board - Alternate); East County Economic Development Council; League of Californi :1 ities, San Diego Division; East San Diego County Gang Task Force.
8.1 Council Activities - Verbal Report
9. C LELLA Harry Griffen P rtland Communications JPA - Alternate; MTS (
9.1 Council
REPOR
10. COUNCILMEMBER BILL WELLS METRO CommissionlWastewater JPA; East County Economic Development Council; Heartland Fire Training JPA - Alternate; EI Cajon Community Development Corporation.
10.1 Council Activities - No Report
Joint Meeting: EI Cajon City Council April 26, 2011 And Redevelopment Agency -131 3:00 p.m. DRAFT MINUTES 11. LEGISLATIVE REPORT
11.1 League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin dated April 8, 12, 15 and 18, 2011 - City Advocate Weekly
DISCUSSION
Councilmember Hanson-Cox requests that Council consider supporting Senate Bill (SB) 11 and SB 120 pertaining to IGUs issued by the State of California.
MOTION BY HANSON-COX, SECOND BY MCCLELLAN, to SUPPORT SB 11 and SB 120.
MOTION CARRIES BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT. (WELLS - Absent)
Mayor Lewis encourages Council to oppose SB 468, Wh~'Ch d have negative impacts to coastal highway projects.
MOTION BY LEWIS, SECOND BY MCCLE ~to ~ SE SB 468.
ARRI :~1"l UN IMOUS VOTE PRE ENT (WE L- Absent)
12. 01
THROUGH EA LE CT~~OIS IES ADDED TO THE AGENDA: 12A. March 2011 0 atio s t t e EI C jon Animal Shelter: The folio/ i ona io as received for Animal Control in accordance with City CourCllY~ icy - :
Carolyn ~~ $200.00
Councilmember Hanson-Cox thanks Carolyn Noble for her generous donation to the EI Cajon Animal Shelter.
13. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - None
14. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION - None
Joint Meeting: EI Cajon City Council April 26, 2011 And Redevelopment Agency -132 3:00 p.m. DRAFT MINUTES 15. CLOSED SESSION:
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourn to Closed Session as follows:
15.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Kathi Henry Nancy Palm Jim Lynch
Employee Organizations: EI Cajon Mid-Management and Professional Employees Group EI Cajon Municipal Employees Association EI Cajon Police Officers Association EI Cajon Police Officers Association Management Gr EI Cajon Professional Firefighters International sso iation of Fire Fighters Local 4603 Executive, Unrepresented and Confid ntial mp 0 e· s
MOTION BY LEWIS Session at . 6 p.m
R BY UNANIMOUS VOTE RESENT. (WELLS - Absent)
16.
City Attorney ole reports that no action was taken under Item 15.1.
Adjournment: Mayor Lewis adjourned the Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the City Council/ Redevelopment Agency held this 26th day of April 2011, at 4:26 p.m. to Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at 3:00 p.m.
KATHIE J. RUTLEDGE, CMC City Clerk/Secretary
Joint Meeting: EI Cajon City Council April 26, 2011 And Redevelopment Agency -133 3:00 p.m. DRAFT MINUTES 1.3
APPROVAL OF READING BY TITLE AND WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES ON THIS AGENDA
The City Council waives the reading of the full text of every ordinance contained in this agenda and approves the reading of the ordinance title only. City Clerk Date Stamp MEETING: May 10,2011
ITEM NO: 1.4
DATE: April 26, 2011
TO: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro Tern McClellan, Councilrnernbers Kendrick, Wells and Hanson-Cox
FROM: Fire Chief Mike Scott
SUBJECT: Hazard Mitigation Plan
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopts the next resolution in order to approve the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
BACKGROUND: The Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Plan) is required by the federal government for each jurisdiction. The first Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for the County was developed in 2004. The current Plan is a five year revision of that Plan that is required by federal regulations. The Plan recommends hazard mitigation actions, and sets goals and objectives, that will protect people and property affected by natural or manmade disasters in the City ofEI Cajon and other jurisdictions within the County. Having this plan in place also satisfies requirements for the City to obtain federal and state assistance in the event of a disaster. This Plan has been developed after nearly a year of development by the County of San Diego and jurisdictions within the County.
The State of California and FEMA have reviewed the plan and have tentatively approved it pending its adoption by each jurisdiction.
FISCAL IMPACT: No impact on the general fund.
PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY:
f IJ /1 {j l&1 c!~Jl&v tt= Michael Scott Fire Chief City Manager Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan
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City Clerk's Office for viewing RESOLUTION NO. -11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON ADOPTING THE MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City of EI Cajon has experienced natural and manmade disasters in the past, resulting in property loss, loss of life, economic hardship, and threats to public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the majority of San Diego County's three million residents live in areas subject to these disasters; and
WHEREAS, a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (the· "Plan") has been developed after nearly a year of research and work by the County of San Diego, and all jurisdictions within the county; and
WHEREAS the Plan recommends many hazard mitigation actions that will protect the people and property affected by the natural and manmade hazards that face the City of EI Cajon and the County of San Diego; and
WHEREAS, public input from each jurisdiction was solicited and incorporated into the plan as appropriate; and
WHEREAS, mitigation measures have been shown to be effective in saving lives and reducing property damage caused by disasters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council hereby approves a resolution adopting the Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
2. The City Manager, or designee, will direct city staff to implement the recommended actions assigned in the Plan.
5/10/11 (Item 14)
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan apr City Clerk Date Stamp ffiIM:_10, 2011 ITEM NO:__1_e5--,- P 2: 55
DATE: May 2, 2011
TO: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem McClellan and Councilmembers Hanson-Cox, Kendrick, and Wells
FROM: Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: Purchase of Information Technology Equipment
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Purchasing Agent in accordance with Municipal Code 3.20.010.(C)(5) to execute a purchase agreement with Hewlett Packard Company in the amount of $80,427.59 for the purchase ofinformation technology equipment for the Police Department.
BACKGROUND: On June 22, 2010, Council approved the annual budget for technology replacement requests for the Police Department and the budget for technology requirements for the Public Safety Center. In addition, on March 22, 2011, Council approved the State Citizens' Option for Public Safety (CA-COPS) expenditure plan that included emergency operations center computers. City staffhas determined that Hewlett Packard (HP) technology equipment is compatible with existing equipment and we have an excellent support and use history with HP products.
Hewlett Packard was awarded Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) California Contract #B27164-CA. The contract includes a provision for other government agencies to purchase under the contract. Municipal Code 3.20.010.(C)(3) authorizes the City to acquire equipment in cooperation with another governmental agency.
Purchasing, in concurrence with the Chief of Police, recommends this purchase be made from Hewlett Packard Company in accordance with the State of California WSCA Contract, as being in the best interest of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT: $80,427.59
Sufficient funding is available in the approved Technology Replacement-Police budget (615280-9020), Public Safety Center budget (502900-PS0010-9035), and the CA-COPS funds (215000-9020). REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY: ?/f//lt1~ ~~~ -kbJG:, M'u<{J Dede Porter Nancy CP1.lm Kathi Henry PURCHASING AGENT DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/ CITY MANAGER DIRECTOR OF FINANCE MEETING: May 10,2011
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DATE: May 2, 2011
TO: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro Tern McClellan, Councilrnernbers Hanson-Cox, Kendrick and Wells
FROM: Director of Recreation
SUBJECT: July 4th Picnic at Kennedy Park
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve the sale of merchandise· by vendors at Kennedy Park associated with the July 4th picnic and fireworks, ,
BACKGROUND: The City will be hosting the July 4th picnic and fireworks at Kennedy Park this year. All vendors, to include inflatables, a mini-train and food concessions, will be required to provide a Certificate ofInsurance, naming the City as additionally insured, and a business license.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are direct expenses to several City Departmentsto assist with this event. They include the provision and removal of trash and recycling bins, custodial services, park supervision and traffic control. Expense for portable toilets is estimated at $550.
PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY: ~~~~ Kathi Henry DIRECTOR OF RECREATION CITY MANAGER 1···ci·ty···ci~fF.;·~·~t~···s~~~~;].~ [; i i .....11,21111 REM_.__1._7_ y -4 !lJ: 55
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DATE: May 3, 2011
TO: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro Tern McClellan and Councilrnernbers Hanson-Cox, Kendrick, and Wells
FROM: Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: Purchase ofFurniture for the Public Safety Center
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Purchasing Agent in accordance with Municipal Code 3.20.010.(C)(5) to execute a purchase agreement with bkm OfficeWorks in an amount not to exceed $230,000:00 for the purchase of furniture for the Public Safety Center.
BACKGROUND: On June 22,2010, Council approved the budget for the Public Safety Center (PSC). Included in the PSC budget is furniture, fixtures and equipment to outfit the facility to support the needs ofthe Police Department and the community. The City has standardized the seating furnishings with the Steelcase brand of product due to quality, reliability, warranty, and ease ofmaintenance.
Based on the initial listing of items required at the contract price, the purchase total is $210,755.74. With a project of this size, additional requirements may occur upon occupancy ofthe facility. Therefore, authorization is requested for a not to exceed amount of $230,000.00.
Steelcase, Inc. was awarded National Joint Powers Alliance national competitive bid and Contract #011707. The contract includes a provision for other government agencies to purchase under the contract. bkm OfficeWorks is an authorized reseller for Steelcase, Inc. Municipal Code 3.20.010.(C)(3) authorizes the City to acquire equipment in cooperation with another governmental agency.
Purchasing, in concurrence with the ChiefofPolice, recommends this purchase be made from bkm OfficeWorks in accordance with the National Joint Powers Alliance contract, as being in the best interest of the City. FISCAL IMPACT: Not to exceed $230,000.00.
Sufficient funding is available in the approved Public Safety Center budget (502900 PSOOIO-9035) funded with the ~ cent sales tax received from Proposition O.
PREPARED BY: REVIEWEDJJ: APPROVED BY: Cfd~ 7~~ Dede Porter K~tf~~;;1tf PURCHASING AGENT CITY MANAGER i~;::-~;~~:~::~::=:I MEETING: May 10, 2011
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DATE: May 3, 2011
TO: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem McClellan, Councilmembers Hanson-Cox, Kendrick, and Wells
FROM: Deputy City Manager/Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: City ofEI Cajon Re-Roof Project Engineering Job No. 3294/ Bid Number 003-11
RECOMMENDATION: Thatthe City Council accept the project and authorize the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the Contract terms.
BACKGROUND: On August 10, 2010, the contract was awarded by Council Resolution No. 98-10 to Fordyce Construction, Inc. The project was completed onApril 15, 2011. Final quantities and payments have been finalized. There are no pending claims.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact as a result ofthis action.
PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY:
Rob Turner DEPUTY CITY MANAGER DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY ENGINEER ...... \ jCity Clerk Date Stamp i ~ May 10, 2011 REM. 3.1
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DATE: April 27, 2011
TO: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro Tern McClellan, Councilmembers Hanson-Cox, Kendrick, and Wells
FROM: Deputy City Manager/Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for Consideration of a Fee Adjustment for the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council
• Open the Public Hearing and receive testimony; • Close the Public Hearing; • Adopt the next RESOLUTION in order, approving an adjustment to the Regional Transportation Improvement Program Fee to the amount of $2,123.00 for each newly constructed residential unit.
BACKGROUND: In November 2004, voters approved Proposition A to extend the TransNet half-cent sales tax for transportation projects through 2048. Passage of Prop A resulted in the establishment ofthe Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program (RTCIP). The RTCIP provides for the collection of a fee per new dwelling unit to help pay for transportation improvements on the Regional Arterial System. Cities are required to comply with the ordinance requirements in order to receive TransNet sales tax funding for local streets and roads. SANDAG completed a RTCIP Nexus Study to satisfy the legal requirements governing development impact fees in California. The Nexus Study contains a minimum annual fee adjustment of2%. Staffrecommends that the fee be adjusted by the minimum adjustment of2% and be set at $2,123.00 per dwelling unit.
FISCAL IMPACT: This fee is required to comply with the RTCIP and will fund future transportation improvements on the Regional Arterial System. The Regional Arterial System in EI Cajon consists of major streets including Fletcher Parkway, Second Street, Avocado Boulevard, Ballantyne Street and Washington Avenue.
PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY:
Rob Turner Kathi J. Henry DEPUTY CITY MANAGER CITY MANAGER DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY ENGINEER r···citY··Ci~·~·k·D·~t"~·:~t;~p···] MEETING: May 10, 2011 . ~ : j Ci j I ~~ ! ITEM No:_3_e2__ l~i i Y - W P 2 55
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DATE: April 29, 2011
TO: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro Tern McClellan Council Members Hanson-Cox, Kendrick, and Wells.
FROM: Building Official/Fire Marshal
SUBJECT: SUBSTANDARD CONDITIONS AT 493 GRAVES AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: • Open the public hearing and receive testimony. • Close the public hea'ring. • Make a determination regarding the assessment of staff time, administrative cost, citations, and boarding of the structure. • Direct staff to: (1) file a notice of restriction against the property, (2) monitor the condition of the property, and (3) place the full amount of assessment as a tax lien on the property, if not paid within 90 days. • Adopt the next RESOLUTION in order pursuant to the items listed above.
BACKGROUND:
On April 21 ,2011, the Building and Fire Safety Division responded to a referral from the EI Cajon Police Department concerning a substandard dwelling atA93 Graves Avenue. A subsequent inspection of the property revealed deplorable living conditions including: lack of gas or electric service; lack of water service and hot water; lack of a heat source; inoperable sewer system; unsanitary living conditions; insect infestation; etc. The Building and Fire Safety Division boarded the structure and is now seeking approval from the City Council for the recommendations listed above. City Council Agenda Report Substandard Abatement - 493 Graves Avenue May 10, 2011
FISCAL IMPACT:
Administrative Fee $615.00 Staff Time $460.77 Citations (3 total) $800.00 Boarding of the Structure .$2,645.00 Total $4,520.77
REVIEWED BY: 7h~ h'i>!Y-6( Dan Pavao Melissa Ayres Building Official/Fire Marshal Director of Community Development
APPROVED BY:
ATTACHMENT:
1. Photos of substandard property dated April 21, 2011 493 Graves Ave.
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DATE: May 3, 2011
TO: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem McClellan, Council Members Hanson-Cox, Kendrick, and Wells
FROM: City Attorney
SUBJECT: (1) Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Repealing Section 9.42.045 of Chapter 9.42 ofTitle 9 ofthe EI Cajon Municipal Code, and Adding a New Section 9.42.045 to Chapter 9.42 ofTitle 9 of the EI Cajon Municipal Code to Allow Bicycles and Scooters at City Operated Skatepark Facilities on a Limited Basis; and
(2) Adoption ofResolution Approving the Temporary Suspension ofProhibition ofBicycles and Scooters at City Operated Skatepark Facilities on a Limited Basis
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
• Consider the proposed ordinance; and • Make a motion to approve the first reading of the ordinance repealing Section 9.42.045 of Chapter 9.42 of Title 9 of the El Cajon Municipal Code, and adding a new Section 9.42.045 to Chapter 9.42 ofTitle 9 ofthe El Cajon Municipal Code; • If approved, request the City Clerk to read the title ofthe ordinance; and • Adopt the next resolution, in order, approving the temporary suspension of the prohibition ofbicycles and scooters at City operated skateparkfacilities on a limited basis until the effectiveness ofthe ordinance.
BACKGROUND: The City ofEl Cajon currently prohibits persons from using any city operated skatepark facility for any purpose other than skateboarding or in-line skating. Under this prohibition, the use ofmotorized vehicles, bicycles and scooters are prohibited at all such facilities at all times.
Although the Recreation Department has determined that the use ofmotorized vehicles and similar devices should continue to be prohibited at all City operated skateparks, it decided it is appropriate and safe to allow the use ofbicycles and scooters at the skatepark Agenda Report Meeting Date: May 10,2011- Item No: 4.1 Amending ECMC Section 9.42.045 Pertaining to Bicycle and Scooter Use at City Operated Skatepark Facilities
facility at Kennedy Skatepark, during specified hours. This decision took effect on April 25, 2011, when the Recreation Department began allowing bicycles and scooters at its Kennedy Skatepark, in accordance with the following schedule:
Skateboards/Scooters: Bikes: Monday & Friday: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday & Friday: 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday: 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 12:00 noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In order to make the Recreation Department's changes consistent with the El Cajon Municipal Code, this ordinance should be adopted to allow bicycles and scooters at city operatedskateparkfacilities on a limitedbasis. This would eliminate any inconsistencies between the El Cajon Municipal Code and the Recreation Department's rules and . operations at Kennedy Skatepark, and allow the Recreation Department, in the future, to designate particular times when it is appropriate to allow bicycle and scooter use at city operated skatepark facilities.
Further, until the ordinance is effective, the existing ordinance would prohibit all bicycles and scooters from using the City's skatepark facilities, even though the Recreation Department has determined that limited use ofthe facilities by persons with bicycles and scooters would be of benefit to the community and provide additional recreational opportunities. The adoption of the resolution would provide justification for use of the facilities on a limited basis, only until the ordinance is effective.
FISCAL IMPACT: None. RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PROHIBITION OF BICYCLES AND SCOOTERS AT CITY OPERATED SKATEPARK FACILITIES DURING SUCH TIMES, AND SUBJECT TO SUCH LIMITATIONS, THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION APPROVES FORUSE WITH BICYCLES AND SCOOTERS.
WHEREAS, Chapter 9.42.045 of Chapter 9.42 of Title 9 of the EI Cajon Municipal Code, as currently enacted, prohibits persons from using any city operated skatepark facility for any purpose other than skateboarding or in-line skating; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has concurred with the Recreation Department's determination that allowing bicycles and scooters at city operated skatepark facilities, on a limited basis, would be of benefit to the community and provide additional recreational opportunities for the residents of the City of EI Cajon; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it advisable to approve the temporary suspension of the prohibition of bicycles and scooters at city operated skatepark facilities during such times, and subject to such limitations, designated by the Department of Recreation and clearly identified in appropriate notices posted at the city operated skatepark, which the City is empowered to adopt by resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:
1. That Chapter 9.42.045 of Chapter 9.42 of Title 9 of the EI Cajon Municipal Code, to the extent it prohibits the use of bicycles and scooters at city operated skatepark facilities on a limited basis, during such times, and subject to such limitations, designated by the Department of Recreation and clearly identified in appropriate notices posted at the city operated skatepark, shall be temporarily suspended.
2. Said suspension shall only be effective until an ordinance amendment to Chapter 9.42.045 of Chapter 9.42 of Title 9 of the EI Cajon Municipal Code to allow bicycles and scooters, during limited and posted hours, is in effect.
Temporary Suspension of Prohibition of Use of Skatepark
5/10/11 (Item 4.1) ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 9.42.045 OF CHAPTER 9.42 OF TITLE 9 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 9.42.045 TO CHAPTER 9.42 OF TITLE 9 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW BICYCLES AND SCOOTERS IN A CITY OPERATED SKATEPARK FACILITY ON A LIMITED BASIS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON DOES ORDAIN· AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 9.42.045 of Chapter 9.42 of Title 9 of the EI Cajon Municipal Code is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. A new Section 9.42.045 of Chapter 9.42 of Title 9 of the EI Cajon Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
9.42.045 Skateboard and in-line skate riding - Use of public skatepark facility.
A. No person shall use, remain in or enter any city operated skatepark facility during all closed hours specified in park regulations. A notice indicating time or period when the skatepark facility is closed shall be posted at the skatepark facility. Hours of operation for skatepark facilities are set forth in subsection H, herein.
B. No person shall ride a skateboard, bicycle, scooter or use in-line skates in the skatepark facilities except while wearing commercially manufactured helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads..
C. No person shall use any city operated skatepark facility for any purpose other than skateboarding or in-line skating, provided, however, that bicycles and scooters may be used in a city operated skatepark facility during such times, and subject to such limitations, designated by the department of recreation and clearly identified in appropriate notices posted at the city operated skatepark. Use of motorized vehicles or similar devices is specifically prohibited in any city operated skatepark facility.
D. No person shall skate or ride a bicycle or scooter in the parking lot, sidewalks, curbs, or entrance areas near the skatepark facility.
E. For purposes of this section, the term "skatepark facility at Kennedy Skatepark" shall mean the fence and the entire fenced area surrounding and including the skateboard bowls and streetplaza area and the land adjacent to the skateboard bowls and streetplaza area. The term "skatepark facility at Renette Plaza" shall
(continued on page 2) Page 2 of 2, Ordinance No. _ mean the concrete features between the Renette Park outdoor basketball court and the recreation center building, and between the sidewalk and the Renette Park fence line, not to include the sidewalk and the play court (i.e. hopscotch, tetherball, ball wall area).
F. This section does not apply to any duly authorized city employee while performing duties of their job.
G. Any person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in Section 9.42.070 of this code. Each violation constitutes a separate offense and may be separately punished.
H. Hours of operation for the skatepark facility at Kennedy Park Skatepark, and for the skatepark facility at Renette Plaza, are as follows:
1. Kennedy Skatepark. Hours shall be as posted and shall vary seasonally. Skating is prohibited in the skatepark facility when the facility is locked, when posted "closed," or when the facility is otherwise scheduled for recreation service sponsored/approved activities.
2. Renette Multi-Purpose Court. Skating is prohibited between dusk/sundown and sunrise, or when the facility is otherwise scheduled for recreation service sponsored/approved activities.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following its passage and adoption.
Ord Amending Skatepark Rules
5/10/11 - First Reading 5/24/11 - Second Reading AGENDA 6.1 LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011, 9:00 A.M. ROOM 302, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER 1600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of Meeting Held April 4, 2011
3. Executive Officer's Recommended Agenda Revisions
4. Commissioner/Executive Officer Announcements
5. Public Comment: Opportunity for members of the public to speak to the Commission on any subject matter within the Commission's jurisdiction but not an item on today's agenda. Each speaker's presentation may not exceed 3 minutes. Please note that for an item on today's agenda, speakers should fill out a speaker slip and address the commission when the agenda item is discussed and their name is called.
CONSENT ITEM
All items listed under the Consent Item(s) have 100% consent of landowners, are considered routine, and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to Commission action on the motion, unless members of the Commission, staff, or the pUblic request specific items to be removed· from the Consent Agenda:
There are no Consent Items to be heard by the Commission
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Public Hearing Item(s) require expanded public notification per provisions in State Law or directives of the Commission or Executive Officer.
There are no Consent Items to be heard by the Commission LAFCO Agenda Page 2 May 2,2011
JURISDICTIONAL INFORMATION ITEM
Jurisdictional Information Item(s) are placed on the agenda for information purposes only per provisions in State Law or Local Policy/Procedures. Consequently, no Commission action can be taken on these items. Affected agencies should note that certain proposals (annexations to districts initiated by property owners or registered voters, or detachments from cities) trigger a 60-day period in which the subject agency (district or city) may adopt a resolution terminating proceedings.
Recommended Action
6. OAS11-01 Administrative Approval of a Contractual Service Information Agreement: City of La Mesa / Thomas Giacinto (0.5 acre)
District
7. SA11-04; R011-04 "South Bay Expressway Reorganization" Information (Otay Water District, South Bay Irrigation District) (18.82 acres)
OTHER BUSINESS ITEM
Other business items involve administrative, budgetary, legislative, or personnel matters and mayor may not be subject to public hearings.
8. Legislative Update: A summary of anticipated legislative Information/ activity will be presented. Direction
9. Ratification of Wage and Benefit Proposal: Ratification of Information/ the County's Wage and Benefit proposal. Ratification
10. Rules Review Committee Meeting: Commissioners Hilliard, Information Jacob, Vanderlaan, and' Zapf will meet in Room 306a, County Administration Center, immediately following the May 2,2011 meeting to discuss LAFCO Personnel Rules.
Adjournment - Next Meeting: Monday, June 6, 2011, Tower 6, County Administration Center. LAFCO Agenda Page 3 May 2,2011
POLITICAL REFORM ACT AND LAFCO DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
The Political Reform Act prohibits a person appointed to the Local Agency Formation Commission from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions of more than $250 within the preceding 12 months from parties, participants, or their agents while a proceeding is pending before LAFCO and for three months following the decision. LAFCO commissioners who receive such contributions are required to disqualify themselves from participating in the proceedings. Both commissioners and contributors who are parties to the proceeding are required to disclose the contributions received or made.
In addition to the disclosure requirements discussed above, expenditures for political purposes related to a change of organization or reorganization proposal which has been submitted to the Commission, and contributions in support of or in opposition to such measures, shall be disclosed and reported to the same extent and subject to the same requirements as provided for local initiative measures presented to the electorate (Government Code Section 56700.1)
ACCESSIBILITY OF MEETINGS AND AGENDA MATERIALS
LAFCO agendas and documents included in the agenda packet are available in alternative formats, to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and California Government Code 54954.1. Writings that are public records as described in California Government Code Section 54957.5 (a), that are distributed during a LAFCO meeting are available following the meeting in alternative formats upon request by a person with a disability, as req uired by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132). Please notify the LAFCO office, in writing, at 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 452, San Diego, CA 92101, of your request. Any request for mailed copies of agendas or agenda packets are valid for the calendar year in which the request is filed, and must be renewed following January 1 of each year.
Individuals requiring sign language interpreters should contact the Americans with Disabilities Coordinator at (619) 531-5205, in advance of the meeting, to make arrangements. Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) are available and may be obtained at the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors' Reception Desk located in Room 402 of the County Administration Center, or by calling the LAFCO office at 531,.5400, in advance of the meeting, so that arrangements may be made. The ALD must be returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Reception Desk at the end of the meeting.
LAFCO's agenda can be found by visiting our web site at www.sdlafco.org City Clerk Date Stamp MEETING: 5/10111
ITEM NO: 7.1
DATE: May 2, 2011
TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Mayor Pro Tern McClellan SUBJECT: Council Activities Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accept and file the following report ofCouncillMayor activities attended during the current agenda period.
BACKGROUND: Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense ofthe local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body.
REPORT:
Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalfofthe City ofEI Cajon:
April 28, 2011 MTS Meeting May 5, 2011 National Day of Prayer Event - Prescott Promenade May 10, 2011 - Council Meeting 3:00 p.m.
I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
SUBMITTED BY,
f)ol~ i7I(J a:f!i~b;--/ Bob McClellan Q;) Mayor Pro Tern
1 City Clerk Date Stamp MEETING: 5/10/11
ITEM N0:__-=::.9.:..=.1
DATE: May 2, 2011 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Councilmember Kendrick SUBJECT: Council Activities Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accept and file the following report ofCouncillMayor activities attended during the current agenda period.
BACKGROUND: Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense ofthe local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body.
REPORT:
Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalfofthe City ofEl Cajon:
April 28, 2011 Heartland Communication Facility Authority May 3,2011 Volunteer at Food Bank May 10, 2011 City Council Meeting at 3:00 p.m.
I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
SUBMITTED BY,
1 City Clerk Date Stamp MEETING: 5/10/11
ITEM NO: 10.1
DATE: May 2,2011 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Councilmember Bill Wells SUBJECT: Council Activities Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accept and file the following report ofCouncillMayor activities attended during the current agenda period.
. BACKGROUND: Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires members ofa legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense ofthe local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body.
REPORT:
Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalfofthe City ofEI Cajon:
April 26, 2011 Pulled from prior activities report due to non-attendance at Council Meeting May 5, 2011 State of City Address May 5, 2011 National Day of Prayer Event - Prescott Promenade May 10, 2011 City Council Meeting at 3:00 p.m.
I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. SUBMITTED BY,
Bill Wells Councilmember
1 11 L;EGISL;ATIVE, REPORT: 2011
COUNCIL BILL STATUS / BILL NO. SPONSOR SUBJECT POSITION COMMITTEE DATE LAST ACTION DATE
Local government: bankruptcy: AB 506 Wieckowski 4/12/2011 Oppose Assembly 4/412011 Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV. mediation
An act to add Section 14105.94 to the 4/13/2011 In committee: Set, first hearing. AB 678 PanlSteinberg Welfare and Institutions Code, relating 4/12/2011 Support Assembly Referred to APPR. suspense file. to Medi-Cal
Registered Warrants. Protects tax - 5/3/2011 Read second time and amended. SB 11 Anderson payers by prohibiting state from 4/26/2011 Support Senate Re-referred to Com. on APPR. charging interest, late fees or penalties 4/26/2011 From committee: Do pass and re- State Funds: Registered Warrants. refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) SB 120 Anderson Forces state agencies & departments to 4/26/2011 Support Senate (April 26). Re-referred to Com. on APPR accept state's IOUs as payments 4/29/2011 Set for hearing May 9. Department of Transportation: 5/312011 Action From T. & H.: Do pass, to SB 468 Kehoe capacity-increasing state highway 4/26/2011 Oppose . Senate APPR. projects: coastal zone.
The Legislative Report tracks bills for the 2011-2012 Session of the California Legislature that the EI Cajon City Council I Redevelopment Agency has voted to monitor, support or oppose. Page - 1 - Updated May 4, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. for the May 10, 2011 City Council Meeting 11.1
April 22, 2011 Issue #39 IN THIS ISSUE: Page 3: Apply Now to Serve on the League's Board Of Directors NLC Unveils Redesigned Website Page 4: Call for Sessions and Speakers for the 2012 City Managers Department Meeting What You May Not Know About Raffles and Gifts
CAEATFA TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SB 71 REGULATIONS ON APRIL 25
On March 11, the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) issued its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which seeks to establish the procedures for granting sales and tax exclusions for qualified property under SB 71, the new green manufacturing law. CAEATFA also released the text ofthe Proposed Regulations and its Initial Statement of Reasons. Cities with an existing manufacturing base are encouraged to review these documents as local shares of sales and tax revenues will be affected by these exclusions. For more, see Page 2.
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AMENDED BUDGET TRAILER BILL LANGUAGE MAY MAKE VLF EXTENSION POSSIBLE
New language in the budget trailer bill would create statutory changes to give the state a bigger window to extend the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) increase of 0.15 percent that is set to expire on June 30. This revenue currently funds Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) programs, booking fee remediation, and other law enforcement grants vital to local public safety programs. For more, see Page 2. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
APRIL 25-30 IS NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK
National Community Development Week is next week, and Congress will be on a district work break. This is a good opportunity for you to reach out to your congressional representative and stress the importance of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. For more, see Page 2. 'CAEATFA' Continued from Page 1...
CAEATFA's documents can be found on the California Treasurer's website: • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking http://treasurer.ca.gov/caeatfa/sb71/regulations/2011 0311 notice.Qdf • Proposed Regulations http://treasurer.ca.gov/caeatfa/sb71/regulations/2011 0311.pdf • Initial Statement of Reasons http://treasurer.ca.gov/caeatfa/sb71/regulations/2011 0311 reasons.pdf
A public hearing will be held Monday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m. where CAEATFA will accept public comments on its Proposed Regulations. To RSVP for this hearing please visit the Treasurer's website at http://treasurer.ca.gov/caeatfa/hearing/rsvp.asp.
If you are unable to attend the hearing in person you may call in by dialing (800) 288-9626. Written comments may be submitted via e-mail [email protected] by 5 p.m. on April 25.
The League previously submitted comments to CAEATFA during earlier phases of its hearings (http://www.cacities.org/resourcefiles/28962.SB%2071 %20ioint%20Ietter.pdf).
To learn more about CAEATFA please visit the California Treasurer's website at http://www.treasurer.ca.gov/caeatfa.
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SB 94 was amended last week to include language to delay expired vehicle registration notification, collection, and delinquent payment penalties by approximately two months for vehicles with registration expiring on or after July 1. This gives the Legislature and Administration additional time to put forward a plan - and garner the necessary two-thirds support- to keep COPS funding alive without risking months of potential revenue.
Without the technical changes provided for in SB 94, the state would have to begin notifying vehicle owners in May and start collecting vehicle registration fees that do not include the additional 0.15 percent for the designated pUblic safety programs.
Both Democrat and Republican members have expressed strong support for continuing funding for the local law enforcement grants. Gov. Jerry Brown's budget and three separate legislative proposals all seek to extend this crucial source of law enforcement dollars, although no single plan has yet to earn sufficient support to meet the two-thirds vote requirement. For a side-by-side comparison of all of the bills seeking to extend funding for the local law enforcement grants, please see the League's website at http://www.cacities. org/resource files/29667. LocaISafetyandProtectionAccountfundingmatrix.pdf.
Full language of SB 94 is available at http://www.leqinfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb 0051 0100/sb 94 bill 20110415 amended asm v98.pdf.
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This year marks the 25th anniversary of the National Community Development Week campaign. The campaign is designed to focus local as well as national attention on the numerous outstanding accomplishments of the CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs.
The CDBG Program was funded at $3.99 billion in FY 2010, but was just recently cut by $647 million. This cut will result in the elimination of thousands of local and state programs that would be contributing to the economic recovery. CDBG funding continues to be threatened in the FY 2012 budget. The League has prepared a sample letter for cities to use in contacting their congressional representatives. The letter can be found at http://www.cacities.org/resource files/29534.CDBGLetterfromCitiesforFY11 SAMPLE. DOC.
2 Apply Now to Serve on the League's Board of Directors Application Deadline is May 13
The League welcomes nominations from elected officials interested in serving in one of the six at large positions (two-year terms), or second vice president (one-year term). All nominees for second vice president must currently be seated on the board or have previously served on the board of directors.
If you are interested in sUbmitting your name for nomination to the League's board of directors, please provide the information requested on the nomination form, along with a bio and any letters of reference, to the League's Sacramento headquarters on or before end of business on Friday, May 13.
Nomination materials can be found on the League's website at http://www.cacities.org/about/board/index.jsp or can be obtained by contacting Mimi Sharpe at (916) 658-8232 or [email protected].
Please submit nomination applications by one of the following methods:
• Mail to: Mimi Sharpe, League of California Cities, 1400 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814; • Fax to: (916) 658-8240, Attn: Mimi Sharpe; or • E-mail to: [email protected].
NLC Unveils Redesigned Website
The National League of Cities (NLC) launched its redesigned website (www.nlc.org) on Monday, connecting city leaders to newly organized resources and programs. The new design makes navigation easier, features an expanded area of resources and a member center where city officials can view the benefits of their city's membership.
Cities can now access three main navigation choices on NLC's new homepage: 1. Influence Federal Policy • Provides background information on key federal issues, including an extensive resource section to support Community Development Block Grant funding for cities. • Features biweekly updates about federal legislative, regulatory and legal developments impacting local governments. 2. Find City Solutions • Highlights the Center for Research and Innovation and the Institute for Youth, Education and Families. • Includes solutions organized by issue area, including top priorities for cities from infrastructure to community wellness, from economic development to education. • Displays NLC's Enterprise Programs, which offer products and services prOViding value-added solutions and cost savings to cities. Programs listed help save the city time and money and provide technical assistance. Visitors will find a special new feature on the Enterprise Program main page, the "Ask Me Now" Avatar, providing a virtual tour gUide to Enterprise Programs. 3. Build Skills and Networks • Features NLC's education and training seminars, including the annual conferences, the Leadership Training Institute, webinars and audio conferences. • Provides network opportunities for city leaders through NLC's committees, councils, constituency groups and peer networking groups. • Displays NLC's resources, publications, and technical assistance programs.
3 • Highlights NLC's Corporate Partners, providing an online buyer's guide sorted by issue. Each partner has a redesigned profile page within the site that shows the ways the partner organization is working to support cities.
Users can also access the NLC Member Service Center and news vehicles including, the Press Room, Nation's Cities Weekly and NLC TV, NLC's official video network, right from the homepage.
NLC's Member Service Center highlights member benefits and offers a new member directory, which includes individual profile pages for each member city and state municipal league. Cities are encouraged to provide a photo of their city for inclusion on the profile page. Photos can be e mailed to [email protected].
Complete the Web Satisfaction Survey before June 1 (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NLCwebsite) and receive a 10 percent discount on one purchase at the NLC Store.
Additional feedback on the new NLC website can be e-mailed to [email protected].
Call for Sessions and Speakers for the 2012 City Managers Department Meeting Submit Proposals by April 29
The League is now accepting session proposals for the 2012 City Managers Department Meeting in Indian Wells.
Please visit www.cacities.org/cmprol;losals to submit your session idea. Proposals must include: a title (10 words), and description (up to 100 words) and the proposed speaker's contact . information and short biography. Submissions must be received by 12 p.m. on April 29.
For questions about the 2012 City Managers Department Meeting or this call for proposals, please contact Lorraine Okabe at (916) 658-8236 or [email protected].
What You May Not Know About Raffles and Gifts
Prizes won by local officials in raffles and drawings are generally considered gifts. When a prize for an agency raffle or drawing is furnished by an outside party, the official who wins the prize must report the outside party as the source of the gift and the agency as the intermediary. The fair market value of the prize is reduced by the amount the official paid to enter the raffle, and the value counts toward the gift limit for that source.
To learn more about the laws governing gifts to public officials, read "Gifts Part II - Life in a Fishbowl: Avoiding Disaster" on www.WesternCity.com.
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April 25, 2011 Issue #40
THIS WEEK IN SACRAMENTO...
BILLS IN COMMITTEE THIS WEEK: APRIL 25-29
With Legislators returning to the Capitol today, floor sessions for both the Senate and Assembly were held at noon. Legislators are also expected to resume committee tiearings and will take up a number of bills which affect cities. Following is a list of bills in committee this week, meeting details, and the current League position. .
League staff will be monitoring these hearings and cities should watch for action alerts announced for priority bills. Many legislative hearings are available online for video or audio monitoring. A full listing of all Senate (http://www.sen.ca.gov/-newsen/schedules/fiIes.htp) and Assembly (ftp://leginfo.public.ca.gov/pub/dailyfile/asm/assembly Regular Session.pdf) hearings is available online. Hearing times are subject to change.
For more, see Page 2.
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Monday, April 25
• AB 206, (Harkey) Fireworks Displays: California Environmental Quality Act: California Coastal Act of 1976. Assembly Natural Resources, State Capitol, Room 447 at 1:30 p.m. League position: Support. • Assembly Transportation, State Capitol, Room 4202 at 1:30 p.m.: o AB 695. (Norby) Vehicles: Motorcycles: Safety Helmets: Exceptions. League position: Oppose. o AB 892. (Carter) Department of Transportation: Environmental Review Process: Federal Pilot Program. League position: Support.
Tuesday, April 26
• AB 400. (Ma) Employment: Paid Sick Days. Assembly Judiciary, State Capitol, Room 4202 at 9 a.m. League position: Oppose. • AB 1010. (Furutani) Law Enforcement: Communications. Assembly Public Safety, State Capitol, Room 126 at 9:30a.m. League position: Support. • SB 118, (Yee) Public Contracts: Energy Service Contracts: Competitive Bidding Requirements. Senate Governmental Organization, John L. Burton Hearing Room 4203 at 9:30 a.m. League position: Oppose.
Wednesday, April 27
• AB 1220. (Alejo) Land Use and Planning: Cause of Actions: Time Limitations. Assembly Housing and Community Development, State Capitol, Room 126 at 9 a.m. League position: Oppose. • SB 244. (Wolk) Land Use: General Plan: Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities. Senate Governance and Finance, State Capitol, Room 112 at 9:30 a.m. League position: Oppose. • Senate Governance and Finance, State Capitol, Room 112at 9:30 a.m.: o SB 475. (Wright) Infrastructure Financing. League position: Support. o SB 847. (Correa) Medical Cannabis Licensing Act. League position: Concerns. o SB 46. (Correa) Local Officials Compensation. League position: Pending. • Assembly Local Government, State Capitol, Room 447 at 1:30 p.m.: o AB 527. (Hernandez) Public Officials: Financial Interests. League position: Concerns. o AB 582. (Pan) Open Meetings: Local Agencies. League position: Concerns. o AB 392. (Alejo) Ralph M. Brown Act: Posting Agendas. League position: Concerns. o AB 529. (Gatto) Vehicles: Speed Limits: Downward Speed Zoning. League position: Support.
Thursday. April 28
• SB 790. (Leno) Electricity: Community Choice Aggregation. Senate Energy, Utilities, and Communications, upon adjournment of session. League position: Support.
Friday. April 29 in Pomona
The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee will meet at the Bronco Student Center at 3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768 to discuss FY 2011-12 Budget cuts, local law enforcement and education.
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April 29, 2011 Issue #41
IN THIS ISSUE: Page 3: CRA Launches New Tool Showing Construction Jobs Created and Overall Economic Impact by Redevelopment Projects Page 4: Federal Grant Opportunity for Law Enforcement New or Re-Hires Opens for Application May 2 League of California Cities Releases Proposition 26 Implementation Guide Page 5: Coming This Week in Western City Magazine.
LEAGUE OFFICERS MEET WITH GOVERNOR, SPEAKER AND OTHER STATE LEADERS ON ISSUES OF INTEREST TO CITIES
The Executive Committee of the League board of directors met on Wednesday, April 27, with Gov. Jerry Brown, Speaker John Perez (D-Los Angeles) and key members of the California Senate and Assembly to discuss the status of legislative consideration of the Governor's proposal to eliminate redevelopment agencies, enterprise zones, pension reform and other major issues. The League's officers, President Jim Ridenour (Modesto mayor), First Vice President Mike Kasperzak (Mountain View vice mayor), Second Vice President Bill Bogaard (Pasadena mayor), and Past President Ron Loveridge (Riverside mayor), who filled in for Immediate Past President Judy Mitchell, were joined by League Executive Director Chris McKenzie and Legislative Director Dan Carrigg. For more, see Page 2.
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LEAGUE OPPOSES MUNICIPAL BANKRUPTCY BILL, AB 506, NEW BILL NUMBER, SAME OL' STORY
Last year the League opposed AB 155 (Mendoza) because it imposed unreasonable restrictions on local government finance authority. This year, a new municipal bankruptcy bill, AB 506 (Wieckowski), has been introduced, and like AB 155, it is co-sponsored by the California Professional Firefighters Association. The bill will be heard on Wednesday, May 4, in the Assembly Local Government Committee. For more, see Page 2.
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CONTROLLER ADDS ANOTHER GROUP OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS TO COMPENSATION REPORTING WEBSITE
State Controller John Chiang updated his Local Government Compensation Reporting website to include salary, pension benefits and other employee compensation for several more special districts. Hundreds of Cemetery, Electric, Financing and Construction, Facilities, Flood Control and Water Conservation, Recreation and Park, and Community Service Districts were recently added. For more, see Page 2. 'Meeting' Continued from Page 1...
The officers expressed appreciation to Sens. Tom Berryhill (R-Stanislaus), Anthony Canella (R Ceres), Republican Leader Bob Dutton (R-Inland Empire), Bill Emerson (R-Riverside), Tom Harman (R-Huntington Beach), Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar), Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) and Rod Wright (D-Los Angeles), and Assembly Members Bill Berryhill (R-Stockton), Paul Cook (R Yucaipa), Kristin Olsen (R-Modesto) and Cameron Smyth (R-Santa Clarita) for their strong opposition to the Governor's proposal to eliminate redevelopment agencies.
The officers also commended Sen. Wright for his strong leadership in opposing the Governor's efforts to eliminate redevelopment and in crafting SB 286, a comprehensive redevelopment reform measure supported by the California Redevelopment Association. The full League board of directors will consider supporting SB 286 on Monday, May 2.
In the meeting with Gov. Brown, President Ridenour and Past President Loveridge restated the critical importance of redevelopment to the state's and local economies and renewed the League's offer to work with him on a compromise to his elimination proposal. The delegation briefly presented the redevelopment reforms contained in SB 286 (Wright) (which the League board will review next Monday) and expressed the League's support for the CRA's/League's voluntary funding alternative to the Governor's proposal. The meeting closed with a discussion of the need for pension reform at the state and local levels, with the Governor asking probing questions about the fiscal challenges facing cities with burgeoning pension obligations.
In separate meetings with the Speaker and Assembly Member Luis Alejo (D-Salinas), the officers delivered the same message that the League is supporting the CRA/League funding alternative to the Governor's redevelopment elimination proposal and that the full board will be taking action on the reform bill, SB 286, next week. The Speaker and Assembly Member Alejo expressed strong interest in working with the League and CRA on redevelopment reforms that will forge a stronger state-local partnership on job creation and other important priorities. The Speaker, a former redevelopment commissioner in Los Angeles, indicated that he expected to begin work on a reform package in the very near future and that he would engage the League and other key stakeholders as part of that process.
The League will report the outcome of the board meeting on Monday and the League's position with regard to SB 286.
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AB 506 is an unnecessary intrusion into what is fundamentally a local government's fiscal decision. Municipal bankruptcy has always been an option of last resort. Since the adoption of Chapter 9 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code in 1949, only two cities, and one county, in California have ever used the option.
AB 506 undermines the benefits of federal bankruptcy protection by rendering the automatic stay of financial obligations meaningless by delaying the process of filing a petition with the court. Cities will no longer have the immediate "breathing space" necessary to formulate a debt readjustment plan. Most importantly, without immediate access to the bankruptcy court the state is putting local services at risk.
AB 506 purports to offer assistance to cities by intervening before Chapter 9 Municipal Bankruptcy protection is filed and requiring, what is being called, "mediation." The bill would require local agencies seeking bankruptcy protection to first be reviewed by a State commission comprised of elected officials and then be subject to "mediation" to determine whether bankruptcy is the appropriate course of action. However, in reality, the bill would subvert the existing bankruptcy process, which is neutral, in favor of a new process which is clearly biased against local agencies.
• The League opposes AB 506 for the following reasons: • Impedes local government finance authority. It cr~ates obstacles to the Municipal Bankruptcy process rather than assistance and only serves to impede a local agency from being able to file Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection. 2 • State Commission not neutral party. The state commission that would administer the program and create mandatory "guidelines" for the "mediation" process is dominated by state elected officials subject to political influence. Furthermore, the delegation of state decision-making authority to a non-governmental entity, the mediator, may be unconstitutional. • Larger implications. It creates broader implications for future state intervention into local financial and labor disputes. • The bill misrepresents the role of the "mediator." A true mediator serves only as a facilitator and has no decision making powers. However, under this bill the "mediator" would make determinations about the adequacy of documents, availability of information, and "good-faith." The "mediator" in this bill has makes determinations like an arbitrator. • Collective Bargaining negotiations are off the table. Excluding collective bargaining agreements - which often comprise the majority of a municipality's expenses - serves to limit the scope of options available to reducing payments to bondholders and other debtors. Furthermore, the definition of "good faith" in the legislation is focused on a specific outcome rather than personal conduct. • It seemingly attempts to re-open Vallejo's bankruptcy. The definition of "creditor" includes "an entity that may have a claim against a municipality arising out of the rejection of an executory contract or unexpired lease in a Chapter 9 case."
To view the League's letter of opposition visit www.cacities.org/billsearch and type "AB 506" into the search function. A sample letter is also available on the League website (http://www.cacities.org/resource files/29730.AB506SampleOppositionLetter.docx.)
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The first 1,285 districts were added between February and March of this year. Compensation information for special district employees is being collected and posted on the Controller's website in four phases. Special districts just completed the third phase, reporting 84 percent of the districts following the requirements. A list of non-compliant agencies can be found on the Controller's website (http://lgcr.sco.ca.gov/).
Salary information for more than 600,000 city and county employees was collected and posted on the Controller's website last October. The following information for each position is listed: • Minimum and maximum salary ranges; • Actual wages (as reported in Box 5 of IRS W-2 form); • Pension formula; • Employer paid employee pension contributions; • Employer contributions to deferred compensation; and • Employer's share of health, dental, and vision care benefits.
The League supports the Controller's efforts to house local government officials' compensation information and believes that the same requirements should apply to state elected officials and employees.
Controller Chiang anticipates completing the Local Government Compensation Reporting website inJune 2011, which will then include the fourth and final phase of remaining special districts such as Library, Mosquito Abatement, Conservation, Air Quality and Airport Districts.
CRA Launches New Tool Showing Construction Jobs Created and Overall Economic Impact by Redevelopment Projects
The California Redevelopment Association (CRA) this week announced its new tool, the Redevelopment Construction Jobs Calculator. The tool can be downloaded from CRA's website at http://www.calredevelop.org/ file/lmpactModelforlndividuaICRAProjects.xls.
This tool illustrates the economic impact of redevelopment agencies which are creating jobs, supporting businesses, making streets more livable, and building affordable housing. To use the
3 calculator, users need to input data often included in the pro forma for new construction or in the annual report filed with the State Controller's Office.
While the Redevelopment Construction Jobs Calculator includes detailed instructions, CRA is also offering a free webinar on May 5 from 10:30 - 11 :30 a.m. The webinar will teach users how to use the tool to find the number of jobs generated to build a project, the amount businesses profited, the total taxes generated, and the agency costs involved to produce the benefits. Register online at http://www.calredevelop.org/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=1 09.
If you need technical assistance with the Redevelopment Construction Jobs Calculator, please contact Gus Koehler at (916) 564-8683 or [email protected] or David Gallo at (530) 321 6840 or [email protected].
Federal Grant Opportunity for Law Enforcement New or Re-Hires Opens for Application May 2
Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program (CHP) is a competitive grant program that provides funding directly to law enforcement agencies having primary law enforcement authority to impact their community policing capacity and problem solving efforts.
The COPS solicitation opens on May 2, with a deadline of May 25, at 5:59 p.m.. Formore information, please visit the CHP Program (http://www.cops.usdoLgov/Default.asp?ltem=2367) and read the CHP FY11 Invitation Letter at http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/pdf/CHP/CHP2011InvitationLetter.pdf.
CHP grants provide 100 percent funding for approved entry-level salaries and benefits for three years (36 months) for newly-hired, full-time sworn officer positions, including filling existing unfunded vacancies, or for rehired officers who have been laid off, or are scheduled to be laid off on a specific future date, as a result of local budget cuts.
There is no local match requirement or cap on the amount of funding that can be requested per officer position, but CHP grant funding will be based on your agency's current entry-level salary and benefits packages. Any additional costs for higher than entry-level salaries and fringe benefits will be the responsibility of the grantee agency. All agencies' requests will be capped at no more than 5 percent of their actual sworn force strength reported in their application, up to a maximum of 50 officers.
The request of any agency with a sworn force strength less than or equal to 20 will be capped at one officer. At the conclusion of federal funding, grantees must retain all sworn officer positions awarded under the CHP grant for a minimum of one year (12 months). The retained CHP-funded position(s) should be added to the grantee's law enforcement budget with state and/or local funds, over and above the number of locally-funded positions that would have existed in the absence of the grant.
League of California Cities Releases Proposition 26 Implementation Guide Guide is Most Comprehensive Analysis to Date
The League of California Cities has released its Proposition 26 Implementation Guide, the first thorough analysis of how the "Stop Hidden Taxes Initiative" affects municipal finances. The guide is available on the League's website at www.cacities.org/Prop26Guide, where it can be downloaded free of charge. This publication is provided for general information and is not offered or intended as legal advice.
California voters approved Prop. 26 on Nov. 2, 2010 by 52.5 percent. The law in some limited instances may require new fees, or existing fees that are extended or increased, to be classified as special taxes requiring approval by a two-thirds vote of local voters. The League's Proposition 26 Implementation Guide details how most fees that cities and other local agencies seek to adopt
4 likely fall into one or more of the seven exceptions contained in the law's provisions that are applicable to local government.
In short, Prop. 26 contains these exceptions: 1. The Special Benefit or Privilege Exception; 2. The Government Service or Product Exception; 3. The Licenses and Permits Exception; 4. The Local Government Property Exception; 5. The Fines and Penalties Exception; 6. The Property Development Exception; and 7. The Prop. 218 Exception.
The Proposition 26 Implementation Guide was drafted by a committee convened by the League's City Attorneys' Department shortly after the election. Comprised of a dozen city attorneys and municipal finance experts, the committee spent several months reviewing Prop. 26 and drafting the analysis.
The League also published an article in the March issue of Western City magazine geared towards a more general audience titled "Proposition 26: An Executive Summary for the Layperson." This article is available online http://www.westerncity.comlWestern-City/March 2011/Proposition-26-An-Executive-Summary-for-The-Layperson/.
Coming This Week in Western City Magazine
"How Redevelopment Works for California's Communities" (http://www.westerncity.comlWestern City/May-2011/How-Redevelopment-Works-for-California-rsquos-Communities) Redevelopment creates jobs, builds affordable housing, cleans up contaminated properties, reduces crime, improves and builds public infrastructure and creates a sense of place and community. It is the backbone of California's economic development efforts.
"Legislative Action Days"· (http://www.westerncity.comlWestern-City/May-2011/Legislative Action-Days-Make-Your-Voice-Heard) - Make your city's voice heard by attending this three-day event, May 18-20, that offers updates on legislation of critical importance to cities and opportunities to learn from experts and meet with your legislators.
'The Value of Sharing Your City's Story" (http://www.westerncity.comlWestern-City/May 20111The-Value-of-Sharing-Your-Agency-rsquos-Story) - The Institute for Local Government website offers more than 200 community stories that highlight best practices, innovative local action and new policies implemented by local agencies in California. These stories can encourage, inspire and share lessonslearned. In today's era of fiscal austerity, such stories can also help to avoid reinventing the wheel.
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May 2,2011 Issue #42
UPDATES
BILLS IN COMMITTEE THIS WEEK: MAY 2-6
It's going to be another bUsy week at the Capitol for the League. The League is tracking a number of other priority bills, which are listed below including meeting details, and the current League position. Two high priority bills this week are SB 286 (Wright) and AB 506 (Wieckowski), both of which are being heard on Wednesday, May 4.
SB 286 (Wright) is a comprehensive redevelopment reform measure supported by the California Redevelopment Association and the League. This morning, the League board of directors were fully briefed on the bill and voted unanimously to support it. City officials are encouraged to send letters of support immediately. The League's support letter has been posted on its website. (http://blob.capitoltrack.com/11 blobs/4bOe9118-60cb-46ef-8d2f-c5e10489548b) along with a sample support letter (http://blob.capitoltrack.com/11 blobs/a25b6dbf-6ead-4277-a161 a1ddbf40e8eO) for use by city officials.
AB 506 (Wieckowski) is the latest municipal bankruptcy bill which yet again presents an example of the state intruding into the fiscal management of local governments. While this presents a different process than last year's AB 155, the end result is the same - it would block cities from moving into bankruptcy in the rare event that it is needed. For more on this bill, please see the April 29 issue of City Advocate Weekly (http://www.cacities.org/resourcefiles/29731.apr29.pdf). The League opposes this bill and has posted a sample opposition letter for use by city officials on its website at http://blob.capitoltrack.com/11 blobs/5e01875f-ba29-4fa3-ac1 b-9d2ea4500bdc.
League staff will be monitoring these hearings and cities should watch for action alerts announced for priority bills. Many legislative hearings are available online forvideo or audio monitoring. A full listing of all Senate (http://senate.ca.gov/dailyfile) and Assembly (ftp:llieginfo.public.ca.gov/pub/dailyfile/asm/assembly Regular Session.pdf) hearings is available online. Hearing times are subject to change. For more, see Page 2.
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Monday, May 2
Senate Environmental Quality, State Capitol, Room 112 at 11 a.m.: • SB 469. (Vargas) Land Use: Development Project Review: Superstores. League position: Oppose. • SB 730. (Kehoe) Local Government: Building Permits: Electric Vehicle Charging. League position: Oppose.
AB 686. (Huffman) Local Sales and Use Taxes: Transaction and Use Taxes. Assembly Revenue and Taxation, State Capitol, Room 126 at 1:30 p.m. League position: Support.
Assembly Transportation, State Capitol, Room 4202 at 2 p.m.: • AB 1298. (Blumenfield) Vehicles: Parking: 72-hour Restriction. League position: Support. • AB 432. (Hall) Vehicles: Notice to Appear: Service. League position: Concerns.
Tuesday, May 3
AS 1354. (Huber) Public Works: Progress Payments: Notice: Retention Proceeds. Assembly Business, Professions and Consumer Protection, State Capitol, Room 447 at 9 a.m. League position: Oppose.
Assembly Public Safety, State Capitol, Room 126 at 9 a.m.: • AB 539. (Williams) Vehicles: Speeding: School Zones: Penalties. League position: Support. . • AB 168. (Gorrell) Local Safety and Protection Account: Appropriation. League position: Watch.
SB 790. (Leno) Electricity: Community Choice Aggregation. Senate Energy, Utilities, and Communications, State Capitol, Room 3191 at 9 a.m. League position: Support.
SB 49. (Strickland) Local Government: Emergency Response: Fees. Senate Public Safety, State Capitol, Room 4203 at 9 a.m. League position: Oppose.
Senate Transportation and Housing, State Capitol, Room 4203 at 1:30 p.m.: • SB 184. (Leno) Land Use: Zoning Regulations. League position: Support. • SB 444. (Evans) Land Use: Subdivisions: Rental Mobilehome Park Conversion. League position: Support.
Wednesday, May 4
Assembly Appropriations, State Capitol, Room 4202 at 9 a.m.: • AB 22. (Mendoza) Employment: Credit Reports. League position: Oppose Unless Amend. • AB 213. (Silva) Administrative Procedure Act: Notice of·Proposed Actions: Local Government Agencies. League position: Support. • AB 325. (Lowenthal) Employee's Right to Bereavement Leave. League position: Oppose. • AB 438. (Williams) County Free Libraries: Withdrawal. League position: Oppose. • AB 892. (Carter) Department of Transportation: Environmental Review Process: Federal Pilot Program. League position: Support. • AB 1308. (Miller) Highway Users Tax Account: Appropriation of Funds. League position: Support.
Assembly Public Employees, Retirement, and Social Security, State Capitol, Room 444 at 9 a.m.: • AB 344. (Furutani) Public Employees' Retirement. League position: Oppose Unless Amend 2 • AS 1248. (Hueso) Public Employees' Retirement. League position: Support.
SB 286. (Wright) Redevelopment. Senate Governance and Finance, State Capitol, Room 112 at 9:30 a.m. League position: Support.
Assembly Local Government, State Captiol, Room 127 at 1:30 p.m.: • AS 506. (Wieckowski) Local Government: Bankruptcy: Mediation. League position: Oppose. • AB 654. (Hueso) Local Government: Historical Property. League position: Support • AS 1220. (Alejo) Land Use and Planning: Causes of Action: Time Limitations. League position: Oppose. • AB 1087. (Brownley) Cities and Counties: Public Safety Services: Contracts. League position: Pending.
AB 1371. (Perez) Fireworks. Assembly Governmental Organization, State Capitol, Room 4202 at 1:30 p.m. League position: Pending.
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May 3,2011 Issue #43 UPDATES
IN THIS ISSUE: Page 2: League Focuses on Bell-Related Bills, Raises Concerns, Encourages Transparency. Asks Legislature to Consider Redundancy and Cost
SEN. WRIGHT INTRODUCES COMPREHENSIVE REDEVELOPMENT REFORM AS PART OF SB 286
Yesterday, Sen. Roderick Wright (D-Inglewood) announced he will include a comprehensive package of redevelopment reforms as part of SB 286. The League of California Cities, the California Redevelopment Association, and other members of the Protect Local Jobs and the Economy coalition support this bill; which is an alternative to the Governor's redevelopment elimination proposal. For more, see Page 2.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL SAYS GOVERNOR'S REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
The Legislative Counsel Bureau issued an opinion (http://www.cacities.org/resource files/28577.LegCounseIOpinion4-28-11.pdD on Friday, April 28, 2011 to Assembly Member Diane Harkey (R-Laguna Niguel), a member of the Assembly Budget Committee that answers one of three questions raised by the Assembly Member about the constitutionality of Assembly Bill NO.1 01, as amended March 15, 2011, which contains the Governor's redevelopment elimination proposal. The Legislative Counsel concluded in the opinion that the transfer of property tax revenues required by AB 101 to reimburse the state for the costs of providing health care or trial courts services would violate Section 1 of Article XIII A of the California Constitution which restricts the required apportionment of property tax funds in each county to the [local tax] districts within the county. The Legislative Counsel is expected to issue a second opinion letter in the near future which addresses two separate questions by the Assembly Member about the constitutionality of AB 101 under Proposition 22 and Article 16, Section 16 of the California Constitution. For more, see Page 2.
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LEGISLATION PROHIBITING LOCAL COST RECOVERY FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE FAILS IN COMMITTEE
Senate Bill 49 (Strickland-R), referred to as the "crash tax" bill, failed to earn the necessary votes to pass out of the Senate Public Safety Committee this morning. This bill sought to prohibit cities, including charter cities, and counties from seeking reimbursement for emergency response services, including hazardous waste cleanup, ambulance transport, and other core functions of fire departments. For more, see Page 2. 'SB 286' Continued from Page 1...
"SB 286 represents the most significant redevelopment reform in the last 15 years," said Sen. Wright. "The reforms will improve the operations, transparency and accountability of redevelopment agencies statewide as well as provide more funding to schools in our state. This bill is substantial reform."
Coauthored by Sen. Michael Rubio (D-Bakersfield) and Assembly Member Luis Alejo (D-Salinas), SB 286 would impose tough new reforms to increase accountability and limit the size and scope of redevelopment in California.
Specifically, SB 286 would: • tighten the definition of blight; • prohibit agencies from collecting the school share of local property tax or tax increment in new project areas starting in 2012; • limit the percentage of total land area of a jurisdiction which may be included in redevelopment project areas; • prohibit use of tax increment for specific purposes such as golf courses and race tracks; • strengthen agency reporting and accountability requirements; and • focus redevelopment activities on priorities such as job creation, cleaning up contaminated property, basic infrastructure needs, and affordable housing.
Read the full press release on www.ProtectOurLocaIEconomy.com for more details on the bill at http://protectourlocaleconomy.com/sitesldefauIUfiles/05-02-11 %20SB%20286%2OF INAL.pdf.
SB 286 is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Governance and Finance Committee on Wednesday, May 4 at 9:30 a.m. The League strongly encourages city officials to submit their letters of support immediately. A sample letter has been made available on the League's website at http://blob.capitoltrack.com/11 blobs/a25b6dbf-6ead-4277-a161-a1 ddbf40e8eO.
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Chris McKenzie, League Executive Director, said: "We appreciate Assembly Member Harkey's opinion request and we are pleased the Legislative Counsel agreed with the League and CRA that AB 101 violates Article XIII, Section 1. We believe it is even clearer that the bill also violates Prop. 22 and Article 16, Section 16 of the state constitution. We will be interested to read the second opinion letter that is expected to address these issues."
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The League formally opposed SB 49 and testified that this measure that would tie the hands of local agencies in their efforts to seek reimbursement for emergency response including police, fire, and medical services. The League was joined by fire service partners who spoke to the negative consequences this bill would have for fire department response capabilities.
League Focuses on Bell-Related Bills, Raises Concerns, Encourages Transparency, Asks Legislature to Consider Redundancy and Cost
The state budget and redevelopment fight have kept the League and city officials busy, but so has the fallout from last year's City of Bell scandal. The Legislature this year has introduced dozens of bills that attempt to respond to the issues raised by the scandal. Last week, many of the bills were taken up for the first time in Assembly Local Government Committee and next move to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. While the League has expressed concern with some of the issues presented in this batch of bills, the organization will not take a position until after the board of directors meets May 19 - 20.
The 2011 bills (http://ct3k1.capitoltrack.com/public/publish.aspx?session=11&id=d941e7ad-3eba 4bfd-bcfO-b2d6f29daf38) propose to do a number of things including regulate contracts and open 2 meetings, require additional compensation disclosure, create new audit programs, and make many other changes to the way local governments conduct their business. As the League has begun to analyze the legislation, the organization has maintained the position that transparency and disclosure at every level of government is the best solution to Bell.
Bell 2010
Once the abuses in Bell came to light in July 2010, the League came out strongly condemning the actions by those irresponsible Bell city leaders and pledged to be part of an effort to ensure that this doesn't happen again. The League called for compensation disclosure for both state and local government.
Last year, the League worked with the State Controller to require that cities, among other local governments, report compensation information for every employee and elected official. The Controller posted this information in November 2010. The League last year also adopted City Manager Compensation Guidelines. (http://www.cacities.org/resource files/29206. CityManagerCompensationGuidelines09171 O. pdf) These serve as League policy and recommended "best practices" for city councils in negotiating compensation packages.
League Forms Technical Review Group This Year
This year, to respond to the flood of ever-changing reform bills, the League convened a technical review group made up of a cross-section of our membership to examine policy issues related to audits, compensation and retirement, and governance and transparency. The group met throughout March, working with staff to establish priorities in order to intervene early on legislation that could have a significant impact on cities.
Three League policy committees (Administrative Services, Employee Relations and Revenue and Taxation) in April reviewed new policy positions related to the issues that emerged with the Bell scandal. Later this month these policy positions will go to the League board of directors and enablethe League to remain a leader and active participant in legislative discussion on this issue.
League Voices Concern on New Bell-Related Bills
While the League cannot take official positions on bills until the board adopts the new policy principles, League staff has engaged in negotiations on technical problems and has also raised substantial concerns with some of the bills. Much of this legislation has been amended since its introduction to address League concerns. The League testified in the Assembly Local Government Committee last Wednesday about the problems with these bills.
The League has communicated our commitment in supporting efforts that expand transparency at both the state and local level, but remain concerned with bills that duplicate existing law, are not internally consistent with existing laws, do not have a reasonable relationship to solving the issues raised by Bell, or place extraordinarily costly burdens on local governments at a time when resources are scarce.
Next Steps The League will continue to work with Legislators and their staff and will inform members, once the board of directors takes action in a few weeks, on any positions the organization takes.
Keep posted on League action related to the 2011 Bell Bills (http://ct3k1.capitoltrack.com/public/publish.aspx?session=11 &id=d941 e7ad-3eba-4bfd-bcfO b2d6f29daf38) as they move through the Legislative process.
Please contact Natasha Karl at [email protected] with your questions.
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