December 16, 2005
Issue #48-2005
The Legislature is
in recess until
January 4.
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Alex Padilla, president of the League of California Cities and a Los Angeles
City council member, testified on December 13 at the Senate Housing and
Transportation Committee’s hearing in Los Angeles on Sen. Pro Tem Don
Perata’s SB 1024, more commonly known as the “infrastructure bond.”
For more, see Page 4.
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SB 1024 seeks to address California’s infrastructure challenges with
respect to transportation, housing, water quality and flood control. As cur-
rently outlined in background materials provided by the Senate Housing and
Transportation Committee, SB 1024 provides funding for the following:
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The League is asking cities to CALL their members of Congress TODAY,
to urge them to vote against an amendment introduced by Representative
John Campbell (Calif. - 49th Congressional District) to H.R. 4437, the Border
Protection, Antiterrorism and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005.
For more, see Page 4.
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December 16, 2005 - Issue #48
Technological advances in telecommunications
are creating enormous pressure in Congress and
throughout the United States for regulatory reforms
that could dramatically affect cities’ ability to protect
consumers and public rights-of-way, and maintain
revenues needed for local services.
The League plans to run “Telecom in the News” in
Priority Focus at least every other week, to spotlight
events and trends of interest to city officials.
Telecom Companies Lobbying for Two-Tiered
Internet
In Washington D.C., AT&T and BellSouth Corp.
are busy lobbying Capitol Hill for the right to estab-
lish a two-tiered Internet that would enable the
telecom carriers’ services to be transmitted over a
faster system than their competitors.
Largely a dispute over video services, major
Internet sites such as Google Inc., Yahoo Inc., and
Microsoft Corp. oppose the idea, fearing that it
would give the telecom companies far-reaching
control over a rapidly expanding part of the Internet.
For the complete story, visit www.boston.com
and search for the article titled “Telecoms want
their products to travel on a faster Internet.”
More Vonage VoIP Users Get E911 Service
Vonage, a Voice over Internet Provider (VoIP)
announced earlier this week that is customer base
now have enhanced access to emergency 911
(E911) services.
The ability to access E911 services has been
one of the landmark reasons why the deployment
of other VoIPs has been delayed.
Visit www.techweb.com to read the full article.
Hermosa Beach City Council One Step Closer
to Approving Cable Franchise
The city of Hermosa Beach moved one step
closer to approving a cable franchise for Verizon
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Communications Inc., this week – the fourth in
California, and first in Los Angeles County.
The council voted to approve the franchise,
but it must undergo one more vote in January
2006, after a second reading of municipal ordi-
nances.
For the complete story, visit
www.multichannel.com and search for the article
titled “Verizon Hits Hermosa Beach.”
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the city council (or to be mayor), and now will help
govern your city!
It’s a huge responsibility – but help is at hand.
It’s the League of California Cities’ Mayors and
Council Members Academy Leadership Institute –
and the Institute is holding an orientation for newly
elected city officials on January 11-13, in Sacra-
mento. You’ll learn about municipal law, ethics,
land use, municipal finance, how to deal with the
media and gain other information that you can put
to work immediately.
The meeting will be held at the Sheraton
Grand Hotel, located at 1230 J Street in downtown
Sacramento. Upon completion, the attendees
graduate from the first level of the Mayors and
Council Members Academy, and can proceed on
to higher levels of leadership training. More
information on the Academy and the multiple
levels of leadership can be found on the League
website at www.cacities.org.
If you know someone who was elected to
office during the past year, encourage them to
register for this important event. Many have found
that this program is essential for success in office.
To register and view the official program an-
nouncement, please visit the League’s Upcoming
Programs/Events page at www.cacities.org/
events.
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December 16, 2005 - Issue #48
The League congratulates Margaret Finlay,
mayor of Duarte, who was elected last week during
National League of Cities’ (NLC) 2005 Congress of
Cities to serve on NLC’s board of directors in 2006.
Finlay has a long history of service to the NLC,
beginning in 1994 as a member of the NLC Human
Development Policy Committee. She served as
NLC Program Committee chair in 2005.
Finlay’s candidacy for the NLC board was
endorsed by the League of California Cities. Her
NLC election also restores her to membership on
the League’s board of directors, as an NCL repre-
sentative. She had previously served on the
League’s board during 2001-2004, and represented
the League’s Public Safety Policy Committee from
1993-1996.
Finlay has been active for many years in the
city of Duarte and the Los Angeles region, serving
on a variety of boards, councils, and committees,
including a stint as the Los Angeles LAFCO Com-
missioner. Margaret’s history with the League
began in 1993 as a member of the Public Safety
Policy Committee, leading to her initial seat on the
board of directors in 2001.
California’s Moura Appointed to Public Tech-
nology Board Of Directors
Brian Moura, assistant city manager for the City
of San Carlos and a member of the League’s
Telecommunications Task Force, was one of three
city officials selected from a national pool to join the
board of directors of the Public Technology Insti-
tute.
The Public Technology Institute is a national
member-supported organization based in Wash-
ington, D.C. As the only technology organization
created by and for cities and counties, PTI works
with a core network of leading local government
officials (the PTI membership) to identify opportuni-
ties for technology research, share best practices,
offer consultancies and pilot demonstrations,
promote technology development initiatives, and
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develop enhanced educational programming.
Officials from PTI member governments partici-
pate in councils and forums that address specific
technology areas.
The PTI Board is responsible for providing
governance and oversight for PTI, a national non-
profit organization created to address the tech-
nology issues impacting local government.
In announcing the appointments, PTI Board of
Directors’ Chairman Brian J. O’Neill cited the
technical, management, and policy experience
and expertise that each appointee brings to the
board, as well as their active participation in PTI
member programs.
The League congratulates Brian Moura on his
selection to the PTI board of directors.
The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security
will be hosting a two-day regional conference to
provide information on its programs, updates,
and key information for FY 2006 in the areas of
grants, training, exercises, critical infrastructure
protection, and information sharing.
The workshops will be on February 1 and 2,
2006, in Southern California, and February 7 and
8, 2006, in Northern California. For more infor-
mation, contact Katie Lawlor, executive fellow,
Governor’s Office of Homeland Security, at (916)
323-7727.
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Restore and protect local control for cities
through education and advocacy to
enhance the quality of life for all Californians.
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December 16, 2005 - Issue #48
SB 1024, The Safe Facilities, Improved Mobil-
ity, Disaster Preparedness and Clean Air Bond Act
of 2005, would place before voters a bond to invest
$10.3 billion in California’s infrastructure.
Of particular interest to cities in the current
bond proposal package is a provision for the
repayment of Proposition 42 money to fund
projects that lost money in 2003 and 2004, when
the Legislature transferred the funds to other state
needs.
Council Member Padilla’s testimony focused on
several areas, including:
• The importance of adequate and ongo-
ing funding for infrastructure, to keep up with
the tremendous needs for improved roads, transit,
affordable housing and economic development.
• A permanent fix for Prop. 42 funding.
Council Member Padilla highlighted how important
these funds are to maintain the overall road sys-
tems between jurisdictions and the state highways,
including the secondary highway system, where
most vehicle trips begin and end.
• Cities need funding to help rebuild
California. While cities have the responsibility and
the will at the local level to invest in California’s
future, cities lack resources. California will not
successfully address the state’s infrastructure
needs unless our cities also receive adequate
funds.
• Suggestions for additional items that
the state infrastructure package should con-
tain, including: (1) A more significant investment
aimed specifically at addressing an array of infill
issues (streets, water, sewer, urban parks, etc.)
which will allow cities to address local needs to
accommodate higher density housing in locations
that complement transit investments; and, (2) An
investment in affordable housing funds targeted
specifically at these areas.
• Infrastructure and Healthy Cities. With
“safe and healthy cities” a League focus for 2006,
League President Padilla emphasized the con-
nection between healthy communities, and
infrastructure improvements that shorten com-
mutes, create more recreation opportunities, and
make it easier and safer for children and adults to
walk and bike to school, work and recreation.
Next Steps
The League is aware that the governor and
Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez are working on
infrastructure packages. However, the only
proposed legislative measure in print is Senate
Pro Tem Don Perata’s SB 1024.
Sen. Alan Lowenthal, chair of the Senate
Housing and Transportation Committee, closed
the hearing by reiterating that the intent is to
make infrastructure funding a bi-partisan effort, in
partnership with the administration, to get Califor-
nia on the move again. He also commented that
this is more than a street and road issue, it is a
quality of life issue, and we need to look at taking
an integrated approach to housing, transporta-
tion, parks, roads, and cultural and educational
institutions.
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The proposed amendment would block federal
law enforcement funds from going to local govern-
ments that have enacted laws that expressly prohibit
local law enforcement officers from informing the
federal government of known illegal immigrants.
The Campbell amendment would pre-empt local
authority by forcing municipalities to either deputize
law enforcement officials to enforce federal immigra-
tion laws or lose millions of dollars in federal funding.
“We recognize that our members may have
different points of view on the policy issues relating
to border protection and immigration”, said League
Executive Director Chris McKenzie. “We’re not
suggesting that our cities weigh in one way or the
other on those issues.
“This proposed amendment directly undermines
local control over local resources – a core issue for
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• $2.3 billion to repay transportation
loans to jumpstart transportation
projects. The repayment funds in the
bond would be used to repay Prop. 42
monies diverted by the state to balance the
budget in fiscal years 2003-04 and
2004-05.
• $1.2 billion for flood protection in
California. $1 billion for the inspection and
strengthening of California’s 1,600 miles of
project levees and an additional $200
million is provided to local flood control
agencies to provide flood protection on
local streams, rivers and creeks.
• $1.5 billion for regions to fund high
priority projects.
• $2.5 billion to relieve traffic and im
prove security and air quality at Califor-
nia ports.
• $1 billion for an incremental approach
to High Speed Rail. The bond would
provide $200 million to five separate corri-
dors in California to prepare for the possi-
bility of developing a high-speed rail sys-
tem. The funds could be used for environ-
mental work, right-of-way acquisition, and
grade separations.
• $1.25 billion in funds to provide incen-
tives for more infill and transit-oriented
development in California. SB 1024
provides $275 million to promote projects
that locate housing, retail and office cen-
ters within one-fourth of a mile from transit
stations. The remaining $975 million for
infill and housing incentives would be used
as follows:
? $425 million for infill incentive grants for
capital outlay for infrastructure that
includes water and sewer hook-ups,
related transportation improvements,
and the development or rehabilitation of
urban parks.
? $200 million for grants from the Secretary
of Resources for acquisition of wildlife
habitat, open space and easements on
agricultural land, as mitigation for the
policies adopted in a region’s growth plan.
? $200 million to rehabilitate multi-family
housing in designated infill areas.
? $100 million for grants for local agencies
to improve upfront planning necessary for
urban infill development.
? $50 million to clean up vacant sites in
urban areas so they can be made
useful to accommodate future growth.
• The remaining $525 million in the bond
is for the following types of investments:
? $425 million in additional transportation
funds for improving treets to local govern-
ments that meet their share of the re
gional housing need.
? $100 million is for the Environmental
Enhancement and Mitigation Program.
the League of California Cities,” McKenzie added.
“We urge our members to act quickly on this issue.
Congress could act today or within the next few days.
We know that they are working hard to recess for the
holidays.”
The League asks our cities to CALL their mem-
bers of Congress and deliver these messages:
Vote “NO” on the Campbell Amendment to H.R.
4437, because it:
• Preempts local authority over law enforce-
ment officials, and
• Will strip local municipalities of much needed
federal law enforcement funds.
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December 22, 2005
Issue #49-2005
The Legislature is
in recess until
January 4.
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Priority Focus will
not publish next
week, and will re-
sume on Friday,
January 6.
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Congratulations! You’ve just won election to the city council (or to be
mayor), and now will help govern your city!
It’s a huge responsibility – but help is at hand. It’s the League of California
Cities’ Mayors and Council Members Academy Leadership Institute – and the
Institute is holding an orientation for newly elected city officials on January 11-
13, 2006, in Sacramento. You’ll learn about municipal law, ethics, land use,
municipal finance, how to deal with the media and gain other information that
you can put to work immediately. For more, see Page 3.
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Do you have a great idea for a session or speaker for the 2006 League of
California Cities Annual Conference? If so, we want to know about it!
For more, see Page 3.
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On January 4, 2006, the California Legislature reconvenes, and a busy
legislative year commences. Are you up-to-speed on all the important legisla-
tive information, dates and deadlines? For more, see Page 3.
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December 22, 2005 - Issue #49
The League of California Cities is pleased to
announce a new joint purchasing contract avail-
able to California cities for office supplies. Los
Angeles County has awarded Office Depot a
comprehensive new contract for classroom and
office supplies. The contract was awarded
through the U.S. Communities Governmental
Purchasing Alliance and is available for use by
participating public agencies nationwide effective
January 2, 2006.
This new contract provides improved pricing
and a much more comprehensive range of office
and classroom supplies. Office Depot has added
over 1000 new products to their general catalog.
Overall core-list pricing has improved in the range
of 3 to 12 percent. Several additions to the con-
tract provide even greater value, including copy
and print services, which are now available from
Office Depot retail locations, and a new 800-page
catalog of products.
The office and classroom supplies contract
results from an extensive evaluation of several
proposals. The evaluation team included a cross
section of cities, counties and school districts
from around the country. Several agencies have
indicated that this new contract may provide
overall saving of much as 10 percent more than
the old contract due to product expansion and
pricing improvements.
Whether your agency is a long-time user of
the Office Depot contract — about 200 California
cities already use this program and are literally
saving millions of dollars — or you are new to the
program, we encourage you to explore the new
savings and services that are available through
this exciting new contract.
For more information on the contract, visit
www.uscommunities.org.
U.S. Communities registered participants can
visit www.secure.cacommunities.com to request
a direct contact from your Office Depot represen-
tative.
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Please share this information with officials
responsible for city purchases. If you have ques-
tions about the League-sponsored joint purchas-
ing program offered by U.S. Communities, contact
Dan Harrison in the League’s Sacramento office
at (916) 658-8237 or dharrison@cacities.org, or
go online to www.uscommunities.org.
The following information was provided by the
California Association for Local Economic Develop-
ment:
Tracking Micro-Businesses and the Self-
Employed
Non-employers are businesses that have no
paid employees and are subject to federal income
tax. This 2003 report identifies the number of non-
employer businesses in each state. Visit
www.census.gov to view the statistics.
Business Activity Data Lurks in Environmental
Records
Another resource for learning about business
activity is the Environmental Protection Agency’s
detailed data located online at www.epa.gov/
triexplorer/.
How Does Economic Development Work and Is
It Working?
Don Iannone, leading economic development
consultant shares his views on economic develop-
ment and how to measure your successes. He
details five actions that can strengthen economic
development’s ability to contribute to an improve-
ment in the economic well-being of people.
To read this article, visit www.don-iannone.com
and search for the article titled “How Does Eco-
nomic Development Work and Is It Working?”
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The meeting will be held at the Sheraton Grand
Hotel, located at 1230 J Street in downtown Sacra-
mento. Upon completion, the attendees graduate
from the first level of the Mayors and Council
Members Academy, and can proceed on to higher
levels of leadership training. More information on
the Academy and the multiple levels of leadership
can be found on the League website at
www.cacities.org.
If you know someone who was elected to office
during the past year, encourage them to register for
this important event. Many have found that this
program is essential for success in office. To
register and view the official program announce-
ment, please visit the League’s Upcoming Pro-
grams/Events page at www.cacities.org/events.
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It’s time to plan the 2006 League Annual
Conference, and it’s important that all League
members have an opportunity to contribute to the
content being planned. Who are the thought
leaders that understand municipal government
and the issues our cities face on a daily basis?
What are the vital issues that our membership
must learn to succeed beyond 2006?
Now is your chance to submit your proposal
suggestions - the deadline for submissions is
Friday, January 13, 2006.
For complete details and a proposal submis-
sion form, please e-mail Tracy Petrillo at
tpetrillo@cacities.org.
The Annual Conference will be held
September 6-9, 2006 in San Diego. The
theme is “All Politics Is Local.”
The Legislative Resources section is the first
link under the “Issues and Legislation” option
found on the home page of the League’s website.
You can also find this page directly at
www.cacities.org/legresources. The page has a
variety of links that will help keep you prepared
and on top of the dates, issues, and events going
on throughout 2006.
In this section, links are provided for the
League’s “hot bills,” legislative contact infor-
mation, the legislative calendar, the League’s
online Advocacy Center, Priority Focus (the
weekly newsletter keeping you informed of all
League legislative matters), and much more.
To access the 2006 Legislative Calendar, go
to www.cacities.org.
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Here’s an opportunity to acquire the books
written by some of the speakers on the pro-
gram.
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Ex-
plores the Hidden Side of Everything, by Steven
D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner, item no. 115
Guide to California Planning, by William
Fulton & Paul Shigley, item no. 384
Sidewalk Strategies: Seven Winning Steps
for Candidates, Causes and Communities, by
Larry Tramutola, item no. 1607
Urban Sprawl and Public Health: Designing,
Planning, and Building for Healthy Communities
by Richard Jackson, item no. 1730
CityBooks can help increase your profes-
sional knowledge in vital areas. Don’t miss this
great way to expand and share your learning
with colleagues at city hall! Books may be
purchased online at www.cacities.org/store or
call (916) 658-8257 for an order form.
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