September 15, 2006
Issue #36-2006
PROP. 90 UPDATE: OPPOSITION GROWS TO `TAYPAYER TRAP'
More Editorials Go "No on 90." Three more newspapers came out
this week urging voters to vote NO on Proposition 90. Some quotes from the
most recent editorials are below. You can read and download all editorials and
news clips at www.NoProp90.com . For more, see Page 7_
THE INFRASTRUCTURE BALLOT MEASURES: CRITICAL
FUNDING FOR CITY PRIORITIES
This year, as in virtually every year since the 1950s, California's population
is projected to grow by more 500,000 people, driving the state population to
almost 37 million. More than 80 percent of Californians live in cities, requiring
the cities to respond with more housing, schools, improved transportation
systems, upgraded sewers and drinking water systems, flood control, parks,
libraries and other facilities. For more, see Page 8,
LEAGUE BOARD VOTES TO SUPPORT
PROPOSITION 83: "JESSICA'S LAW'
During its meeting at the League's Annual Conference on September 8 in
San Diego, the League board of directors voted to support Proposition 83, The
Sexual Predator Punishment and Control Act, also referred to as "Jessica's
Law." For more, see Page 12.
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AND 1B
SPREADING THE GOOD WORD: HOW TO TALK ABOUT GOVERNMENT
Page 3 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE WRAPS UP
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Page 6 LEAGUE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT PADILLA ON AFTER-SCHOOL
PROGRAMS
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Most cities know that Prop. 1A on the November
ballot deserves their support. This is, after all, the
League-supported constitutional amendment
designed to "fix" Proposition 42 (the 2002 ballot
measures that funded transportation) by perma-
nently dedicating the sales tax on gasoline to
transportation purposes (with narrow exceptions).
But passage of Proposition 1B on the November
ballot is also crucial to cities and counties hoping to
receive continued transportation funding in FY
2007-08. That's because the next fiscal year is one
of two Prop. 42 "gap" years for local agencies –
years in which cities and counties are scheduled to•
receive no funds under the original Prop. 42
funding formula because local agencies received
funding for years prior to the implementation of
Prop. 42.
And the FY 2007-08 gap in Prop. 42 funding
would occur even with passage of Prop.1A.
More on 'The Gap'
Cities and counties were relieved this year—
the first of the two "gap" years — when Gov.
Schwarzenegger and the Legislature agreed with
local agencies that it was important to avoid inter-
rupting the local street and road maintenance and
repair projects. The state agreed to devote a
portion of the state's increased revenues to provide
early repayment of previously diverted Prop. 42
funds (FY 2003-04 and 2004-05). This had the
effect of "closing the funding gap" for this fiscal
year.
While next year's state revenues may also be
strong, passage of Prop. 1B would potentially
answer the question of how to fund the second
"gar year. That's because the measure includes
$1 billion for cities and $1 billion for counties to pay
for transportation projects which local agencies
designate as priorities. The measure further
guarantees that distribution of these funds would
include a minimum of $400,000 to each city to
allocate according to local priorities.
The League is advocating that if Prop. I B
passes, cities should receive 40 percent, or $400
million, of the cities' $1 billion in FY 2007-08 to
essentially "fill the (Prop. 42) gap." This would
ensure that cities have access to consistent fund-
ing to carry out projects. The League is then
asking for 15 percent each year thereafter for the
next four years – again to keep cities funded at a
consistent level for multiple years.
More Funding Through Prop. 42 in Future
Years
Passage of Prop. 1A begins to ensure consis-
tent funding for cities and counties beyond the FY
2007-08 "gap" year – and according to the original
Prop. 42 funding formula, at higher levels than
earlier years. Specifically, whereas cities are
currently scheduled under Prop. 42 to receive an
estimated $280 million a year in FY 2008-09 (just
over $8 per capita), they will receive approximately
$150 million more than that during the four years in
FY 2008-09, or a total of approximately $430
million.
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SPREADING THE GOOD WORD: HOW TO
TALK ABOUT GOVERNMENT
Second Annual Institute for Local
Government Symposium
Does it sometimes seem that people just don't
get how many positive things your city does and the
role it plays in the community's quality of life? Do
you find people immediately default to negative
perceptions about government and those who serve
in government?
Effectively communicating about the positive role
government plays was the topic of "How to Talk
About Government," the institute for Local
Governments 2nd Annual Luncheon Symposium,
held at the League of California Cities Annual Confer-
ence in San Diego. Participants heard about the
groundbreaking research being conducted by the
Demos Center for the Public Sector and The
FrameWorks Institute concerning public attitudes
about government and ways to promote trust and
confidence among your constituents. A slide pre-
sentation from the symposium is available at
www.ca-ilo.orq (click on the symposium button).
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September 15, 2006 - Issue #36LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE WRAPS UP
Close to 2,000 city officials gathered at the San
Diego Convention Center on September 6-9, for
the League of California Cities' 108th Annual
Conference.
Under the theme of "All Politics is Local," - a
statement that emphasizes the importance of city
officials working together toward our common
goals - the annual conference's opening general
session included addresses by keynote speaker
Kevin Carroll, League PresidentAlex Padilla and
League Executive Director Chris McKenzie.
League President Alex Padilla presided over
the opening session on September 6 and dis-
cussed the League's activities over the past year.
"We have had another challenging year, but
have achieved some remarkable successes," said
Padilla. "Key among these was working with the
Legislature and Gov. Schwarzenegger to get a
package of infrastructure bonds on the November
ballot. Passage of these measures is critical to
efforts by cities and the state to rebuild California,
and protect our precious resources for future
generations."
Padilla also announced the 2006 winners of
the League's prestigious Helen Putnam Awards,
given to cities that develop programs that signifi-
cantly increase the level of service for their com-
munities. A total of 27 cities were honored, includ-
ing grand prize winners Carlsbad, Cathedral City,
Livermore, Long Beach, Santa Barbara and Signal
Hill.
League Executive Director Chris McKenzie
spoke regarding the League's legislative efforts
during the year, including its work on telecommuni-
cations reform, infrastructure, housing, and Propo-
sition 90.
"It has been an important year, anchored by
our victory on infrastructure and our ongoing
efforts to defeat Prop. 90," McKenzie said. "No one
can doubt that the League has earned 'a place at
the table' in Sacramento."
National League of Cities' (NLC) President
James Hunt, a council member in Clarksburg,
West Virginia, also addressed the general ses-
sion. Hunt thanked the California League and its
members for their support in working to preserve
federal funding for Community Development
Block Grants, and for lobbying Congress on
federal telecom legislation.
Hunt briefed the delegates on NLC's "inclusive
communities" program. Applauding the diversity of
individuals that comprise cities, Hunt urged the
delegates to "make your city an inclusive commu-
nity."
Author Kevin Carroll delivers the opening
keynote address.
Author Kevin Carroll delivered the keynote
address at Wednesday's general session. The
author and motivator remarked on the traits
people must possess to take public office.
"Everyone here has courage and is a risk-
taker," Carroll said. "But you also have to remem-
ber the value of play and have passion in what you
do."
Annual Conference Continues
The League's annual conference continued on
Thursday, September 7. Keynote speaker John
Avfon, a columnist for the New York Sun and
author, spoke to the crowd about the future of
centrists in American politics.
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Columnist John Avian speaks to conference
attendees about the future of centrists in
American politics.
"I talk to a lot of government groups and the
bottom line is that you're problem solvers," Avlon,
said. "You want to get things done for the people
you serve. That's the essence of this country's
deep tradition of strong centrist leaders."
League Executive Director Chris McKenzie
discussed Proposition 90 - the "taxpayer trap"
initiative on the November ballot - and the damage
its passage could do to the ability of state and local
agencies to carry out their responsibilities to
manage competing land use needs or to build
infrastructure. Calling it "the most pernicious
measure I have ever seen," McKenzie described
the League's efforts to defeat the initiative in
November.
The League also presented a number of
awards at its Thursday general session. Sens.
Bob Dutton (R-Rancho Cucamonga) and Tom
Torlakson (D-Antioch) were awarded the League's
coveted "Legislator of the Year" award, for the
major roles they played in winning legislative
approval of the infrastructure bonds on the Novem-
ber ballot.
In addition, Rosario Mann, Secretary of the
State Department of Consumer Affairs, was
awarded the League of California Cities Past
President's Lifetime Achievement Award for her
contributions to all levels of government and the
communities she has served throughout her
career.
Closing General Session — New League
Officers
During the closing general session on Friday,
September 8, the League announced the election
of new officers to form the Executive Committee
of its board of directors.
Pinole City Mayor Pro Tern Maria Alegria will
now serve as the League's president, assuming
the post held for the past year by Los Angeles
Council MemberAlex Padilla. San Diego Council
Member Jim Madaffer assumes the role of first
vice president, and Sacramento Mayor Heather
Fargo is joining the Executive Committee as
second vice president.
Outgoing League President Alex Padilla, pins
the "President's Pin" on the lapel of incoming
League President Maria Alegria.
The League bylaws call for officers to serve
one-year terms. Under the League bylaws, Padilla
now becomes immediate past president of the
League, and remains a member of the Executive
Committee. Alegria moves up to her current
position after serving the past year as first vice
president. Madaffer has served the past year as
second vice president, in addition to having
chaired the League's Housing/General Plan Task
Force.
"Los Angeles City Council Member Padilla has
been an outstanding leader for the League of
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California Cities this year," said League Executive
Director Chris McKenzie. "His leadership, and that
of our entire Executive Committee, has been
critical to our success in working with the Legisla-
ture and Gov. Schwarzenegger to place a pack-
age of infrastructure bonds on the November
statewide ballot."
Ruben Barrales, Director of Intergovernmental
Affairs at the White House, spoke to attendees
following the introduction of the League's new
board members, emphasizing that California cities
have an ally in the White House.
"What I love about California government is
that you get things done," Barrales said. "You cut
through the red tape and now you know there is a
Californian [on] the White House [team] to help."
MTV News Correspondent SuChin Pak discusses
youth politics at the closing general session.
SuChin Pak, MTV News Team correspondent
and producer of the documentary "My Life Trans-
lated," a TV series dealing with young people who
live in two cultures, delivered a keynote speech on
teen politics at the closing general session.
"Just like all politics is local, so is television,"
Pak said. "Teens are the voters and decision
makers that will lead this country into the future."
The conference's two "Wrap Up" newsletters,
covering various sessions and workshops, can be
viewed online at www.cacities.org/ac.
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RULE START NEXT MONTH
The California Air Resources Board (CARB)
has adopted Fleet Rule for public agencies and
utilities, which requires municipalities and utilities
to apply the best available control technology to
diesel heavy-duty vehicles in their fleet. This
regulation affects all public agencies and utilities
that operate diesel heavy duty vehicles greater
than 14,000 gross vehicle weight within California.
To assist municipalities and utilities with their
compliance efforts, CARB will present seven
training seminars in October and November. For
a copy of the training seminar notice with dates
and locations, visit www.arb.ca.gov.
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September 15, 2006 - Issue #36LEAGUE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT PADILLA ON
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Los Angeles Council Member Alex Padilla, Immediate Past President of the League, pro-
vided this message to his city colleagues:
Dear Colleagues:
We have a tremendous opportunity to expand after-school programs through the distribu-
tion of funding through After School Education and Safety (ASES) funds.
My parents never finished high school, and they knew they wanted a different experience for
me. I attended Los Angeles public schools and it was because of the patience, support, and
personal attention I received from teachers and staff at my schools that I was put on a path to
academic success and developed a lifelong love of learning.
I know that many of us share similar stories and that many of us are fighting to ensure that
future generations have the educational opportunities they need for success.
I have seen first-hand the benefits of after-school programs and worked to expand my city's
LA's BEST after-school program to 16 schools in my district. Studies show that after-school
programs not only help students learn, they also keep them safe during the crucial hours
between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
I want all students to have access to a quality after-school program. I am continuing to
work to expand after-school programs in Los Angeles and urge you to do the same in your
community. To learn more about this opportunity, go to wwvv.act4afterschool.net , a gateway to
information on ASES and how to work with community members and the school district to
bring after-school programs to your community.
Strong community partnerships make strong after-school programs, and ASES is a great
opportunity for city leaders to help schools and community organizations work together to
provide quality after-school programs for the youth they serve. Our young people deserve all
the support we can provide for them, so let's provide them with after-school programs.
Sincerely,
Alex Padilla
Immediate Past President, League of California Cities
Los Angeles City Councilmember
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September 15, 2006 - Issue #36PROP. 90 from page
"No on 90 - Proposition loaded with hidden
agendas and costly mandates"
"Proposition 90 stands out for its deception... If
approved, it would cost taxpayers millions in
payouts and, most likely, would bring efforts to
strengthen land-use regulations, including
those designed to protect the environment, to
a grinding halt."
- Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Editorial,
9/11/06
"Prop. 90 is an ill, not a cure"
"Proposition 90 would hamstring local govern-
ments trying to enforce environmental, histori-
cal preservation, land use and consumer
rights laws. ... We urge a no vote."
- Napa Valley Register, Editorial, 9/14/06
"Prop. 90's bait and switch"
"Using the highly charged title "Save Our
Homes Act," proponents of Prop. 90 are
attempting to traffic in the fear spread by a
recent Supreme Court decision ... If Proposi-
tion 90 were to pass, any action by a govern-
ment agency in California could force that
agency to pay damages to an owner who
successfully proved in court that his or her
property lost value as a result of the action.
This part of Prop. 90 runs far afield of any
perceived threat of property being taken by
eminent domain."
- Mountain View Voice, Editorial, 9/8/06
More Groups Join Diverse 'No on 90'
Coalition
Since last week, we've had dozens of groups
and individuals officially come on board the "No on
90" campaign including:
• California Chamber of Commerce
• Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
• Civil Justice Association of California
• California Nurses Association
• California Retired Teachers Association
• Fire Districts Association of California
• California Building Industry Association
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• California Transportation Commission
• Silicon Valley Leadership Group
Deadlines for Fall Newsletters Are
Approaching Quickly
City newsletters may not be used to advocate
for or against ballot measures. But city officials
working with local community groups may advo-
cate for or against a measure if they are working
on their own (personal) time, without using
any public resources.
With only eight weeks left until the November
election, community groups who are educated
about the problems with Prop. 90 can use their
newsletters to provide information about Prop. 90
impacts. October newsletters will come out just
when voters are starting to get their sample
ballots, which is when they really start paying
attention to the election.
Sample newsletter articles can be accessed
(please — use only your personal computer) in the
downloads section of the www.noprop90.com .
Please send a copy of any newsletter articles
published by community organizations in your
area to info@noprop90.com .
For more information on the rules governing
city officials participation in ballot measure advo-
cacy, please see "Working on a Ballot Measure
Campaign: Some Rules for City Officials" on the
League's website at www.cacities.org/
ballotmeasures.
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Leagu&s legislative staff, the online Bill
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lobbying your legislators, and more
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September 15, 2006 - Issue #36INFRASTRUCTUREfrom page 1 cee**04o*.000000000000000000a41180006800.00
These factors make it easy to see why in-
creased funding for infrastructure is so crucial for
California cities, and a top priority for the League.
It's why the League worked hard this past year to
encourage the Legislature and Gov.
Schwarzenegger to place a package of infrastruc-
ture funding measures on the November ballot–
and why we are urging cities to support all six
infrastructure measures: Propositions 1A, 1B,
1C, ID, 1E (placed on the ballot by the Legisla-
ture) and Proposition 84 (placed on the ballot
through the initiative process).
"Cities and communities across California will
benefit directly from these measures," said
League President and Los Angeles Council
Member Alex Padilla, speaking last week at a
press conference in support of the measures
during the League's Annual Conference in San
Diego. "The San Diego area alone will see an
influx of hundreds of millions of dollars and thou-
sands of jobs. Every city and community in
California wins."
Your City Wins If Voters Pass These Mea-
sures. The following summarizes these mea-
sures, and why they are so important for cities. A
sample resolution that cities can adopt to support
these measures is available at www.cacities.org/
infrastructure. (See also the story on our website:
"What Cities Can Do To Help Rebuild California's
Infrastructure.")
Proposition IA - Transportation Funding
Protection. Legislative Constitutional Amend-
ment. (Prop. 42 Reform)
This measure is not a bond, but a constitu-
tional amendment designed to "fix" Proposition 42
the 2002 ballot measures that funded transpor-
tation — by permanently dedicating the sales tax
on gasoline to transportation purposes (with
narrow exceptions).
Like the League-sponsored Prop. 1 A of 2004,
which protected local tax revenues from further
state takeaways, this measure will restrict the
Legislature's ability to borrow the Prop. 42 funds to
the following:
• The Governor must declare that the state
faces a severe fiscal hardship, and the Legislature
must enact a statute authorizing the borrowing by
two-thirds vote. At the same time, the Legislature
must pass a bill specifying that they will repay the
loan with interest within three years.
• The state can borrow the funds no more
than twice in 10 years, and must repay a prior loan
before borrowing.
• Any Prop. 42 transportation funds that
were borrowed by the state but not repaid as of
July 1, 2007, must be repaid within a 10 year
period (no later than June 30, 2016) at payment of
no less than one-tenth per year of the total amount
owed.
The measure also authorizes the Legislature
to provide for the issuance of bonds by state or
local agencies in accordance with the established
Prop. 42 allocation methodology. (See also:
"Prop. 42 Funding: We Need to Pass Both Prop.
lAand 1B".)
Proposition 1B - Highway Safety, Traffic Re-
duction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond
Act of 2006.
Specific allocations benefiting cities include the
following:
• $2 billion for the Local Street and Road
Improvement, Congestion Relief, and Traffic
Safety, Account, allocated directly to cities and
counties for traffic congestion relief, traffic safety,
transit, storm damage, maintenance, construction
and other projects to improve the local street and
road system. $1 billion will go directly to cities
(minimum $400,000 allocation), and $1 billion
will go directly to counties.
• $4.5 billion to Corridor Mobility Improve-
ment Account to fund performance improvements
on highly congested travel corridors. This includes
major access routes to the state highway system
on the local road systems that relieve congestion.
• $1 billion for improvements to State Route
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Central Valley.
• $3.1 billion for the California Ports Infra-
structure, Security, and Air Quality Improvement
Act. Of the $3.1 billion, $2 billion is to fund im-
provements to trade corridors, $1 billion to State
Air Resources Board for emission reductions
related to goods movement, and $100 million for
the Office of Emergency Services for publicly -
owned port, harbor and ferry terminal improve-
ments.
• $200 million for school bus retrofitting and
replacement to reduce air pollution.
• $2 billion for projects in the State Transpor-
tation Improvement Program (STIP).
• $4 billion for the Public Transportation
Modernization Improvement and Service En-
hancement Account for improvements to intercity
rail and other transit-related projects and improve-
ments. Of the $4 billion, $400 million is dedicated
to rail improvements and purchase of railcars and
locomotives.
• $1 billion for the State-Local Partnership
Program Account for transportation projects
nominated by a regional transportation agency.
This program requires a dollar for dollar match of
local funds.
• $1 billion for the Transit System Safety,
Security and Disaster Response Account for
projects that increase protection again security
and safety and develop disaster response for
public transit systems.
• $125 million for the Local Bridge Seismic
Retrofit Account for seismic work on local bridges,
ramps, and overpasses.
• $750 million for the Highway Safety, Reha-
bilitation and Preservation Account (SHOPP) for
safety, rehabilitation and preservation projects on
state highway systems. $250 million of the funds
in this account are for technology-based improve-
ments to improve safety, operations and effective
capacity of local streets and roads.
• $250 million for the Highway-Railroad
Crossing Safety Account for completion of high-
priority grade separation and railroad crossing
safety improvements.
Proposition 1C - Housing and Emergency
Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006.
Prop. 1C contains $2.85 billion in funding to
address a range of housing needs, including $1.35
billion that helps cities address housing-related
infrastructure issues:
• !riff!! Housing Construction - $850
million in grants for development of public infra-
structure projects that facilitate or support infill
housing construction. Projects could include
water, sewer and transportation improvements,
traffic mitigation, brownfield clean up and up to an
additional $200 million for parks
• Urban, Suburban and Rural Parks -
$200 million
• Transit-Oriented Development - $300
million to develop and construct housing and
infrastructure projects within close proximity to
transit stations
Cities also benefit from other funding con-
tained in Prop. 1C:
• Affordable Home Ownership Programs
- $725 million to help over 23,600 families become
or remain homeowners
• Affordable Housing Construction
Programs - $345 million for affordable rental
housing for more than 4,000 families
• Housing for Farmworkers - $135 million
to build rental and home ownership oppor- tunities
to help farm workers
• Homeless Permanent Housing Con-
struction - $245 million to build permanent hous-
ing for the homeless, those transitioning out of
homelessness and foster care youth
• Homeless Shelter Housing Construc-
tion - $50 million to construct and expand home-
less shelters of last resort and transitional housing
for the homeless
For the Legislative Analyst's Office summary
of Prop. 1C and all the November 2006 ballot
measures, visit vvww.lao.ca.gov and click on
"November 7, 2006 Ballot Measure Analyses for
Public Display."
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Proposition 1D- Kindergarten - University
Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2006.
This measure would provide $10.4 billion in
bonds to be deposited into the 2006 State School
Facilities fund, which will be used to meet capital
outlay needs of higher educational facilities, and
finance grants for construction and renovation of
schools, including charter schools and facilities
for career technical education programs, and to
relieve overcrowded schools. This also includes
$29 million to fund joint-use projects for
construction of K-12 school facilities.
• $1.9 billion for new construction of school
facilities.
• $500 million for providing school facilities
to charter schools.
• $3.3 billion for modernization of school
facilities.
• $500 million for facilities for career techni-
cal education programs.
• $1 billion for new construction to fund
severely overcrowded school sites.
• $15 billion for CA Community Colleges.
• $890 million for UC and Hastings College
of Law.
• $690 million for CSU.
Proposition lE - Disaster Preparedness and
Flood Prevention Bond Act of 2006.
This bond would provide a total of $4.09 billion
to prevent flooding by repairing levees and other
flood control infrastructure in the Sacramento-San
Joaquin River Delta and elsewhere. The funds will
be allocated as follows:
• $3 billion to evaluate, repair, rehabilitate,
reconstruct or replace levees, weirs, bypasses
and facilities contained in the state flood control
plan; improve or add facilities to increase levels of
flood prevention; and reduce the risk of levee
failure.
• $500 million to cover the past and future
obligations under the flood control subvention
payments to local governments for qualifying
projects.
• $290 million for the protection, creation,
and enhancement of flood protection corridors and
bypasses, including fund for floodplain mapping.
• $300 million for grants (with local match) to
manage storm water runoff to reduce flood dam-
age and provide benefits such as ground water
recharge, water quality improvement and ecosys-
tem.
Proposition 84- Water Quality, Safety and
Supply. Flood Control. Natural Resource
Protection. Park Improvements. Bonds.
Initiative Statute.
• Proposition 84, a $5.4 billion initiative slated
for the November 2006 statewide ballot, provides
funding for all of the major natural resource protec-
tion and water programs at the state level. The
total amount of funding for water programs is
$2.714 billion and includes:
$240 million for Safe Drinking Water
• $10 million for Emergency Safe Drinking
Water Projects
• $180 million for Small Community Grants
• $50 million for Safe Drinking Water Revolv-
ing Fund
$1.28 billion for Integrated Water Management and
Water Quality
• $80 million for the Clean Water Revolving
Fund
• $1 billion for Integrated Regional Water
Management Grants (DWR)
$60 million for Groundwater Cleanup Loans
and Grants (DHS)
$130 million for Delta Water Quality Im-
provement
$15 million forAgricultural Pollution Reduc-
tion
$800 million for Flood Control
• $30 million for Floodplain Mapping
• $275 million for Flood Control
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• $275 million for Delta Levees • $10 million for Farmland Conservancy
• $180 million for Subventions Program
• $40 million for Flood Corridors
• $5 million for Wildlife Stewardship Grants
$65 million for Statewide Water Planning and
Design
• Surface Water Storage Planning and
Feasibility (CalFed)
• Evaluation of Climate Change Impacts on
Flood and Water Systems
• Flood Protection Improvement
• Other Studies Related to Integration of
Flood and Water Systems
$928 million for Protection of Rivers, Lakes and
Streams
• $90 million for Stormwater Cleanup
(TMDLs)
• $180 million for Environmental Conflicts
Related to Water Projects
• $90 million for Colorado River, QSA and
Salton Sea
• $54 million for Public Access to State
Water Projects (State's obligation)
• $72 million for River Parkways and $18
million for Urban Streams
• $72 million for the LA/San Gabriel Rivers
• $36 million for the San Joaquin River
• $36 million for Coachella/Desert Area
• $45 million for the Santa Ana River
• $90 million for Sierra Nevada Rivers and
Lake Tahoe
• $45 million for Restoration/Conservation
projects (California Conservation Corps)
• $100 million for San Joaquin River Resto-
ration
$450 million for Wildlife and Forest Conservation
$540 million for Beaches, Bays and Coastal
Protection
• $90 million for Clean Beaches (coastal
stormwaterfTMDLs)
• $225 million for Bays
• $108 million for the San Francisco Bay
• $45 million for the Monterey Bay
• $45 million for the Santa Monica Bay
Watersheds
• $27 million for the San Diego Bay
• $135 million for the State Coastal Conser-
vancy
• $90 million for the Ocean Protection Trust
Fund
$500 million for Parks and Nature Education
Centers
• $400 million for State Parks
• $100 million for Nature Education Centers,
Museums and Aquariums
$580 million for Sustainable Communities
• $90 million for Urban Greening and Joint
Use Projects
• $400 million for Local and Regional Parks
• $90 million for Planning and Incentives for
Resource Conservation
Note: To view the language of any of these
measures as well as support and opposition
arguments, visit the Secretary of State's website
at www.ss.ca.gov.
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$180 million for Forests
$135 million for Wildlife
• $90 million for Natural Community Conser-
vation Plans For more information ori this and .
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• $45 million for Working Landscapes
other League issues, visit
• $15 million for Grazing Land
• $15 million for Oak Woodlands
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The board's decision was made after exten-
sive review of the measure by the League's Public
Safety Policy Committee, which recommended
the League support the initiative that will appear
before voters on the November ballot.
Proposition 83 makes several changes to
current law relative to sex offenders and sexually
violent predators (SVPs), including enhanced
penalties and prison sentences, increased moni-
toring through Global Positioning Systems (GPS),
and residency restrictions.
Though many provisions of Prop 83 are
intended to enhance public safety, several con-
cerns have been raised by city officials and policy
experts, including:
• The over-concentration of sex offenders in
rural areas as a result of the residency restriction
preventing registered sex offenders from residing
within 2,000 feet of a school or park where chil-
dren congregate.
• Sex offenders who live in rural areas will
have less access to rehabilitative services, jobs
and transportation, and will be more difficult for
law enforcement to monitor.
• Larger metropolitan cities, like Los Angeles
and San Francisco, have virtually no locations in
city limits where registered sex offenders could
reside, which could disproportionately impact
other cities.
• Potential costs to local governments that
may trickle down relative to GPS tracking, parole
supervision and local law enforcement monitoring.
Specific Provisions of Proposition 83 Include:
• Prohibits registered sex offenders from
living within 2,000 feet of any school or park and
allows local governments to include additional
sites as deemed appropriate.
• Increases mandatory minimum sentences
to 15-25 years to life for various sexual offenses,
including the rape of a child under the age of 14,
and continuous sexual abuse.
• Eliminates good-time and work-time
credits for sex offenders.
• Requires registered felony convicted sex
offenders to wear a GPS tracking device for life,
and orders offenders to pay for their own GPS
equipment, if financially able.
• Creates an indeterminate term of commit-
ment for sexually violent predators and provides
that an offender can be categorized as an SVP
after one affirmed sexually violent crime.
• Requires an SVP's parole period to begin
upon discharge from the state hospital, instead of
receiving credit for participating in the SVP pro-
gram.
• Allows possession of child pornography to
be prosecuted as a felony and makes possession
of child pornography a felony if the offender has a
prior sex offense conviction.
• Allows law enforcement to act as decoys
in order to engage and capture Internet predators.
• Imposes an additional five-year prison term
for persons who drug their victims in the commis-
sion of sexual crimes, such as rape.
• Provides for parole terms of up to 10 years
for the most heinous sex offenses.
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