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LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
INLAND EMPIRE DIVISION
LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE
MEETING INVITATION
Thursday, April 25, 2002
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Training Room, 2nd Floor
Rancho Cucamonga City Hall
10500 Civic Center Drive
AGENDA ACTION ITEMS
A. Cities Campaign: LOCAL - Leave Our Community Assets Local
(League Public Relations Campaign) Comprised of the League of
California Cities, CSAC, and Special Districts. Now signed on to support
are: California Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, and Sheriffs Associations, and
PORAC; more are in the works. For more information on LOCAL, visit
website: www.calocal.org.
1. Advisory Committee formation
Division elected representatives from east and west will join key law
enforcement, Fire, Senior, Health, Business, and Labor representatives
to work with "Local" leaders organizing our region in the campaign.
ACTION: Information only
2. Individual involvement
"Fact Handouts" provided on Business, Law, Fire, Labor, Health and
Seniors, along with Support Forms.
ACTION: Each city official was requested to approach their key
contacts in any of those categories getting their signature of
support and provide invitation to join Legislative Days and Joint
Dinner, May 15 and 16.
3. Legislative Days Agenda was reviewed and a pre-meeting scheduled
for all those attending from the Inland Empire, Riverside County and
Desert Mountain Divisions on May 15th at noon (location in Sacramento
to be determined).
ACTION: Those attending Legislative Days, make travel
reservations to arrive for lunch meeting prior to 2:00 p.m. start of
events.
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B. Housing
Julie Bornstein Reception: To provide an open working relationship with the
State of California Director of Housing and Community Development.
Reception scheduled May 31st from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Ontario Convention
Center. Chair Garcia appointed Lori Sassoon, city of San Bernardino, lead
with assistance of Linda Nunn, city of Fontana, Pam Easter, city of Rancho
Cucamonga, and Nancy Cisneros, regional Representative to plan event
details.
ACTION: SAN BAG staff, Darren Kettle, will get a Powerpoint
housing presentation to Dan Carrigg of Sacramento League office
and make it available for briefing meeting with Director Bornstein.
Also each city is requested to send names of interested members
of their community for invitation to reception.
C. Transportation
Darren Kettle of SAN BAG reviewed positive funding results for the 210
Foothill Freeway. Mr. Kettle indicated there would be forthcoming
information on Measure I. John Starbuck of Highland announced Ross
Perot's Transportation Summit in San Bernardino at the Radisson on April
26th at 7:45 a.m.
ACTION: Information only
D. League of California Cities Action Days - Sacramento
Report on Joint Legislative Dinner, May 15th with Inland Empire, Desert
Mountain, and Riverside Divisions. As of April 1ih, pre-registration has
surpassed last year's total attendance. Reservations are beginning to come
in for the Tri-Division Legislative Dinner.
ACTION: All division members attending the Joint Legislative
Dinner should contact dadams@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us with
their intent to attend, even if checks are still being drawn, to enable
head count and planning. Chair Garcia requested Nancy Cisneros
be a central point for all scheduled legislator appointments
scheduled in Sacramento, allowing a central calendar and targeting
of legislators who may not yet be scheduled. Regional
representatives, Nancy Cisneros and Dave Willmon, will rrovide
legislators with a list of topics to be discussed by May at .
E. Legislation
Review of AB 1521 (Kuehl) Land Ordinance Model. League recommending
opposed position.
ACTION: Information only
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F. Sacramento legislative Days Position Papers
Review of Sacramento legislative Days draft position papers on Revenue
Protection and Housing. Chair Garcia appointed San Bernardino
Councilwoman Susan lein to work on housing draft. Highland City
Manager, Sam Racadio, to work on Revenue Protection draft. Second draft
of position papers to be submitted to legislative Task Force Chair, lee Ann
Garcia, by May 2nd. The final legislators packet will include Inland Empire
legislative Priorities.
ACTION: Information only
G. Grassroots Network Progress Report - Cisneros
Regional Representative, Nancy Cisneros, presented a current list of City
Partners.
ACTION: Information only
H. Grassroots Network Progress Report - Cisneros
Chair Garcia requested an accounting of division cities who have adopted
Voluntary Check-Off Programs.
ACTION: Information only
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Yes, I'll help!
o Please list me as a public supporter of the LOCAL Coalition! -- a statewide coalition dedicated to
protect funding for essential local services such as police, fire, public health and emergency services
as state lawmakers seek to resolve the state budget crisis.
Please select a category:
III Organization
o Company
o Individual
Please complete the following information:
City of San Bernardino
Company or Organization Name/Employer
Judith Valles
Name
Mayor
Title/Occupation
300 North "n" Street
Mailing address
San Bernardino,
CA
92418
San Bernardino
City
(909) 384-5133
State
Zip
County
(909) 384-5067
Fax number
Please Fax me updates
I can also help in the following ways:
o Please E-mail me updates
o Participate in Regional Advisory Board meetings in my community
o Participate in public events and news conferences
o Write a letter-to-the-editor
o Place a newsletter article
o Send a letter to employees/members
Please fax this completed form to:
(916) 442-3510
Or mail to: 1121 L Street, Suite 803
Sacramento, CA 95814
For more information, please call Brandon Castillo at (916) 443-0872.
300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, CA92418 FAX: 909 384-5158
CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO
CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE
Fax
To:
Brandon Castillo
From: Michelle Taylor
Fax: (916) 442-3510
Date: May 8, 2002
Phone: (916) 443-0872
Pages: 2 (including cover)
Re:
LOCAL Support Form
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Attached is the LOCAL support form for Mayor Judith Valles, City of San Bernardino.
Michelle Taylor
, Sr. Secretary, City Clerk's Office
(909)384-5002, ext. 3206
TAYLOR MlavCI.SAN-BERNARDINO.CAUS
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STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES
Leave our Community Assets Local (LOCAL Coalition) has united around the growing imperative to
protect our local services by protecting local government revenues. The LOCAL Coalition will be actively
involved in this year's budget process to ensure that funding for essential local services is not
compromised. Following are some key principles that will guide the coalition:
1. Essential Local Services Should Not Be Sacrificed to Solve State
Budget Problems.
Police and fire protection. Emergency medical services. Hospital trauma care. Public health services.
Road repair and maintenance. Clean drinking water. Parks. Libraries. Senior Services. These are just
a few of the important local services that are provided by local governments in Califomia. But now,
these services could be in jeopardy as state lawmakers seek to balance the state budget. Sacrifices
will be necessary to help close the budget gap, but our local services have been sacrificed enough.
State lawmakers should avoid taking revenues away from the local services we all rely on.
2. Local Taxes and Fees Paid by Local Residents Should Stay in the
Community to Fund Local Services.
Already, a large portion of taxes paid by local residents is used to fund state-controlled programs. Only
. a small portion of these revenues is left under local control to fund essential services such as fire,
police and health services. These limited, locally controlled revenues should not be diverted to fix the
state's budget crisis.
3. Local Governments and Local Revenues are Already Part of the
State Budget Solution.
Since 1992, the last time the State incurred a major budget deficit, tens of billions of dollars have been
diverted from local govemments to the state - now totaling nearly $5 Billion annually. Since that time,
the funding for essential local services, including police, fire, hospital and public health services, has
been stretched thin while demand for these services has increased. Our local services cannot
withstand further cuts.
4. State Government Should Balance the Budget Without Taking More
Money Away from Local Communities.
The Coalition is opposing measures that would take any more of our local funds away from police, fire,
emergency medical and other important local services. The coalition believes the state should
balance the budget...
,/ Without cuttinQ essential local services by taking local revenues or shifting revenues from
one local government to the other.
,/ Without mandatinQ additional programs or services on local governments without
reimbursing them for the costs.
,/ Without imposina more of the financial responsibility on cities, counties or special districts
for the cost of programs jointly funded by the state and local governments. Cuts in certain joint
programs may be necessary. But the state should avoid any "cost-shifting" that increases the
local revenues required.
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SENIOR SERVICES AT RISK
Background on the Problem:
Funding for important local programs and services that senior citizens rely on could be threatened if the state
tries to deal with its $15 billion budget deficit by cutting or taking local revenues - as they did the last time the
state faced a budget deficit. Local govemments provide many important services and programs for Califomia
seniors, such as public transportation, hospitals and health programs, community facilities, and police, fire
and emergency medical services, to name a few. Cuts to local government revenues to balance the state
budget would directly jeopardize funding for these vital services and impact the quality of life of millions of
California seniors. Leave our Community Assets Local (LOCAL Coalition) has united around the growing
imperative to protect the services seniors rely on by protecting local govemment revenues. Here's why
seniors from across the state are joining with the LOCAL Coalition to ensure local govemment funding is not
cut to balance the state budget:
Many Services that Benefit Seniors Are Provided by Local Governments
Califomia's cities, counties and special districts fund a wide variety of programs and services that benefit
seniors such as:
. Emergency medical care
. Pu blic safety services
. Public transportation and transit
. Parks, libraries and senior centers
. Hospitals and health facilities
. In-home supportive services
Cuts or Reductions to Local Government Revenues Will Jeopardize the
Local Services that Seniors Depend On
Already, a large portion of taxes paid by local residents is used to fund state-controlled programs. In addition,
billions of dollars are being diverted each year away from local services to fund state obligations and local
government budgets are being further strained as a result of the recent economic slowdown. State lawmakers
should guard against any budget decisions that would further erode local revenues. Cuts to local services
could mean:
,/ Slower response times for emergency medical and publiC safety services
,/ Closure of senior centers, parks and libraries
,/ Cuts in public transportation and transit
,/ Closure of county health clinics or reduction in services
,/ Longer waits and crowding in publiC hospitals and emergency rooms
Tell Your Legislators to Protect Funding for Local Services
Tell your state legislators that state government should balance the budget WITHOUT taking funding away
from the services that millions of California seniors depend on. We're willing to be part of the budget solution,
but our local services cannot withstand further cuts.
Leave Our Community Assets Local. 1121 L. Street, Ste 803 . Sacramento, CA 95814
Ph: 916-443-0872. Fx: 916-442-3510. www.calocal.org
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LOCAL LAw ENFoRCEMENT AND FIRE
SERVICES AT RISK
Background on the Problem:
Funding for local law enforcement and fire services could be at risk if the state tries to deal with its $15 billion
budget deficit by cutting or taking local revenues - as it did the last time the state faced a budget deficit.
Because the vast majority of revenues under local govemment control are spent funding police, sheriff and
fire services, any significant cuts to local govemment revenues to balance the state budget would directly
jeopardize public safety. At a time when demand for law enforcement and fire services is at an all-time high,
state lawmakers should guard against any budget decisions that erode funding for public safety. Leave our
Community Assets Local (LOCAL Coalition) has united around the growing imperative to protect our local
police, sheriff and fire services by protecting local govemment revenues. Here's why public safety advocates
from across the state are joining with the LOCAL Coalition to ensure local government funding is not cut:
The Majority Of Local Government Controlled Revenues Are Spent
Funding Police, Sheriff and Fire Services...
. On average, 65% of full-service city budgets go to fund police and fire programs and services.
. In some cities, as much as 80% of revenues are used to fund public safety services and employees.
. The vast majority of criminals are arrested and prosecuted by city and county law enforcement agencies.
. In response to the events of September 11th, city and county public safety and security costs have
increased by hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
Cuts or Reductions to Local Government Revenues Will Jeopardize
Funding for Fire Protection, Law Enforcement and ALL Local Services...
Already, a large portion of taxes paid by local residents are used to fund state-controlled programs. In
addition, billions of dollars are being diverted each year away from local services to fund state obligations and
local government budgets are being further strained as a result of the recent economic slowdown. At a time
when demand for police and fire services is at an all-time high, state lawmakers should guard against any
budget decisions that erode our local services. Diverting local funds available from public safety could mean:
" Fewer police officers or sheriffs on the street
" Fewer firefighters, paramedics and emergency medical personnel
" Longer response times
" Longer wait for 911 calls
" Reduced traffic enforcement
Tell Your Legislators to Protect Funding for Police and Fire Services...
Sacrifices will be necessary to close the budget gap, but public safety should never be compromised. Tell
your legislators that state government should balance the budget WITHOUT taking funding away from local
govemments and our local services. We're willing to be part of the budget solution, but our local services
cannot withstand further cuts.
Leave Our Community Assets Local ! 1121 L. Street, Ste 803 . Sacramento, CA 95814
Ph: 916-443-0872 . Fx: 916-442-3510 . www.calocal.org
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE AT RISK
Background on the Problem:
Funding for local health programs, public hospitals, emergency medical services and trauma care could be
threatened if the state tries to deal with its $15 billion budget deficit by cutting or taking local revenues - as
they did the last time the state faced a budget deficit. Significant cuts to local govemment revenues to balance
the state budget could jeopardize vital emergency medical services and public health programs. Leave our
Community Assets Loca/(LOCAL Coalition) has united around the growing imperative to protect our local
health and emergency medical services by protecting local government revenues. Here's why health
advocates from across the state are joining with the LOCAL Coalition to ensure local government funding is
not cut to balance the state budget:
Important Local Health, Emergency and Trauma Care Programs Depend
on Funding from Local Governments...
. In 2000, county hospitals received over one million emergency room visits.
. A large portion of city and county budgets are used to fund important emergency medical and safety
services including fire protection, emergency medical response teams, paramediCS and ambulance
services.
. A significant portion of county budgets go to fund public health services such as infectious disease
prevention, identification, treatment and control.
. Counties operate many trauma centers, which provide life-saving services in the most serious
emergencies.
. Local govemments are the primary public providers of healthcare services for the mentally ill and indigent.
Cuts or Reductions to Local Government Revenues will Jeopardize
Funding for Public Health, Emergency and Trauma Care...
Already, a large portion of taxes paid by local residents is used to fund state-controlled programs. In addition,
billions of dollars are being diverted each year away from local services to fund state obligations. Local
government budgets are also being strained by the recent economic slowdown. At a time when health and
emergency services have never been more important, state lawmakers should guard against any budget
decisions that erode local revenues. Cuts to local revenues could mean:
v" Fewer emergency medical personnel such as paramedics and firefighters
v" Closure of county health clinics
v" Potential hospital closures or further strain on county hospitals, emergency rooms and trauma centers that
would result in reduced access to care and longer waiting times
v" Disruptions in the delivery of health care for the indigent and mentally ill
Tell Your Legislators to Protect Funding for Health and Emergency
Services...
Tell your legislators that state govemment should balance the budget WITHOUT taking funding away from our
vital emergency medical or health services. We're willing to be part of the budget solution, but our local
services cannot withstand further cuts.
Leave Our Community Assets Local. 1121 L. Street, Ste 803. Sacramento, CA 95814
Ph: 916-443-0872 . Fx: 916-442-3510 . www.calocal.org
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WHY CAuFORNIA BUSINESSES OPPOSE curs TO
LOCAL GOVERNMENT REvENUES AND SERVICES
Background on the Problem:
Many of the local services that are vital to a healthy business climate could be in jeopardy if the state deals
with its $15 billion budget by cutting or taking local revenues - as they did the last time the state faced a
budget deficit. Leave our Community Assets Local (LOCAL Coalition) has united around the growing
imperative to protect our local services by protecting local government revenues. Here's why business
leaders from across the state are joining with the LOCAL Coalition to ensure local government funding is
not cut to balance the state budget:
Our Economy and Businesses Rely on the Local Services Provided by
Local Governments...
Local governments in Califomia provide essential services that support local businesses and make our
communities attractive places to live and work. Among the many local services that benefit local
businesses and their employees include:
. Local infrastructure projects such as roads and street maintenance
. Land-use approvals for commercial and residential developments
. Public transportation
. Public safety and health services
. Utility services such as water, sewage and garbage
. Parks and recreation
Cuts to Local Government Revenues Will Jeopardize our Business
Climate...
Already, a large portion of taxes paid by local residents is used to fund state-controlled programs and
billions of dollars are being diverted each year away from local services to fund state obligations. In
addition, local govemment budgets are being further strained as a result of the recent economic slowdown.
Any further cuts to local govemment revenues could negatively impact local businesses by causing:
,/ Inability to provide services necessary for future commercial and residential growth
,/ Delay or elimination of vital infrastructure projects such as road repair and maintenance
,/ Slower response times for non-emergency crimes such as vandalism and theft
,/ Cuts in public transportation and transit
Tell Your Legislators to Protect Funding for Local Services...
Tell your legislators that state govemment should balance the budget WITHOUT taking funding away from
the local services that are vital to our businesses and our economy. We're willing to be part of the budget
solution, but our local services cannot withstand further cuts.
Leave Our Community Assets Local. 1121 L. Street, Ste 803 . Sacramento, CA 95814
Ph: 916-443-0872. Fx: 916-442-3510. www.calocal.org
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LocAL WORKFORCE AND UNION JOBS AT RISK
Background on the Problem:
Cities, counties and special districts directly employ more than 715,000 in California, including more than
580,000 union-represented employees. But now, these good-paying union jobs could be at risk if the. state
tries to deal with its $15 billion budget deficit by cutting or taking local revenues - as it did the last time the
state faced a budget deficit. Leave our Community Assets Local (LOCAL Coalition) has united around the
growing imperative to protect our local services and local jobs by protecting local government revenues.
Here's why organized labor advocates from across the state are joining with the LOCAL Coalition to ensure
local government funding is not cut:
Local Governments Create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs in California,
Including Many Union Jobs...
. Cities throughout California employ more than 225,000 union-represented employees. In all, cities employ
over 270,000 Californians.
. California's counties employ more than 340,000 statewide, including over 280,000 union-represented
employees.
. California's special districts employ more than 105,000, including over 80,000 union-represented
employees.
Cuts or Reductions to Local Government Revenues Will Jeopardize Local
Jobs and Important Local Services...
Already, a large portion of taxes paid by local residents are used to fund state-controlled programs. In
addition, billions of dollars are being diverted each year away from local services to fund state obligations and
local government budgets are being further strained as a result of the recent economic slowdown. Since the
early 1990's - when the state began taking away revenues from local govemments to fund state obligations --
it is estimated that local governments have been forced to reduce their workforce by approximately 5% per
resident. At a time when demand for local services is at an all-time high and the need for good-paying jobs is
vital, state lawmakers should guard against any budget decisions that erode our local services or eliminate
local jobs. Reducing local funds could mean:
./ Forced layoffs and cuts in existing local government union jobs like police officers, firefighters, city and
county maintenance employees and others.
./ Cuts in private-sector union labor that service local governments.
./ Cuts or reductions in the vital services that working families rely on like public safety, libraries, parks,
waste management and road repair, to name a few.
Tell Your Legislators to Protect Local Jobs and Local Services...
Sacrifices will be necessary to close the budget gap, but local jobs and local services should not be
compromised. Tell your legislators that state government should balance the budget WITHOUT taking funding
away from local governments and our local services. We're willing to be part of the budget solution, but our
local services and local jobs cannot withstand further cuts.
Leave Our Community Assets Local . 1121 L. Street, Ste 803 . Sacramento, CA 95814
Ph: 916-443-0872. Fx: 916-442-3510. www.calocal.org
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League of California Cities
Inland Empire and Desert - Mountain Division Partners
Current Partners:
Carpenter's Local 944 - Bud Benson
Plumber's, Pipe & Refrigeration Fitters Local 460 - Frank Trainor
San Bernardino Public Employees - Chris Prato
HOD Carrier's Local 783 - Alton Alvarez
AFL-CIO Central Labor Council- Laurie Stalnaker
Electrical Workers Local 47 - Stan Stosel
Baldy View BlA - Frank Williams & Mark Shepherd
So Cal Operating Engineers Training Trust - Malcolm Driggs
So Cal Labor/Management Operating Engineers - David Lanham
Los Angeles Metropolitan Water District - Norma Arias Lee
Inland Empire State Firefighters - Jim Rissmiller
California Professional Firefighters - Joe Kerr
Redlands Professional Firefighters - Dan Crowe
Redlands Police Chief Jim Bueermann
Ontario Police Chief Lloyd Scharf
IE PORAC - Jeff Breiten & George Stipes
Arrowhead Credit Union - Larry Sharp & Maurice Calderon
Inland Valley Manufacturer's Council- Frank Lyman
Inland Empire Economic Partnership - Ten OoIDS & John Dittmer
Inland Empire International Business Association of So. Cal.-Jennifer Nutter
International Facilities Manager's Association - Franci Taylor
St. Mary Medical Center - Cathy Pelley & Michael Stevens
Industrial Commodity Recruiters, Inc. - Robert Lovingood
Lomac Communications Inc. - William McDaniel
Fontana City Management/Confidential Group - Pam Stewart
Fontana Police Management Association - Lt. Bob Doyle
Chino Hills Police Dept - Captain Paul Cappitelli
The Bradco Companies - Joseph W. Brady
San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce - Judi Penman
Victorville Chamber of Commerce - Michelle Spears