HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/19/96 BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
July 19, 1996
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY C~C~,~
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. We have been notified by the California Transportation Commission that we did not receive the
$250,000 Environmental Enhancement Mitigation Grant for the Chester Avenue Streetscape
Project. We are refining our application for re-submittal for FY 1997-98. We don't know the
financial impact this will have on the project, because we have also applied for ISTEA grant
monies, and we should know the status of that within the next six weeks. The status report is
enclosed, and we will continue to update you.
2. We have written a letter to the County regarding the CSA-71 Agreement and the Allen Road
trunk sewer pipeline extension. We are unclear on their plans for participation in this project.
3. There is a memo enclosed regarding the Oak Street reconstruction project. There will be some
disruption of traffic, as described in the attachment. This project should be underway in about
two weeks.
4. We have received an update from our property manager on the proposed sale of three acres of
City owned property on Akers Road north of White Lane. The Planning Commission will not
require a GPA amendment, so we may be able to finalize an agreement sooner than expected.
5. Information is enclosed regarding Proposition 218 - Voter Approval for Local Government
Taxes. Limitations on Fees, Assessments, and Charges. This proposal could have a very
negative effect on local government operations. We plan to send staff to an LCC meeting in
early August for clarification and discussion of the issues.
6. The Graffiti Update for June is enclosed. There were 171 Hotline calls last month, with the
majority coming from the southwest area of town.
7. Attached for your information is a brochure on the National League of Cities 73rd Congress of
Cities and Exposition to be held in San Antonio on December 7-10, 1996.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
July 19, 1996
Page 2
8. There is a memo enclosed from Economic and Community Development outlining the plans for
Business Appreciation Week, which will be held the week of September 16th.
9. We received a very complimentary letter from a retired city employee regarding their retirement
benefits and the helpful attitude of City staff. That correspondence is attached.
10. A response to a Council referral regarding nuisance abatement at 7728 and 7821 Wible Road
is enclosed.
11. It is looking less likely that we'll be able to cancel one of the August meetings. We had hoped
that the workload might allow that, but "things" are coming up.
12. Perhaps a little positive news. We have a meeting with the bonding company for the Police
Building job set up on Monday. Maybe the delay will be short!
AT:rs
cc: Department Heads
Pamela McCarthy, Acting City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
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Economic and Community Development Department /-~-'-'
ME M 0 RAND
~ J July 12, 1996
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager/~~~
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Develo/pment Director~
SUBJECT: Status of the Environmental Enhancement Mitigation Grant Application for
Fiscal Year 1996-97 for the Downtown Bakersfield Chester Avenue
Streetscape
As you know, we have received notification from the California Transportation Commission that
our Environmental Enhancement Mitigation (EEM) Grant for fiscal year 1996-97, in the amount
of $250,000 for the Chester Avenue Streetscape Project was not awarded. Based on the State
Resources Agency's review of our grant, the agency which makes recommendations to the
Commission, had we been funded we would have received $200,000. The reason for this
reduction is not known, but some grant requests are reduced to make available funds go further.
My staff has had conversations with Bill Borden, Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation
Program Coordinator, for the Resources Agency indicating that since we did make made the
recommendation list we should reapply next year. He indicated that our application lost points
for the following reasons: use of "large" trees 24" box, instead of 15 gallon (now 48" box by
Lawrence Moss and Associates for immediate project impact); an expensive irrigation system, the
city's "Maxicom" system; no gray water for irrigation; no replacement plan for dead or dying
trees; maintenance plan needed more detail; and the match monies were all for construction and
seemed high. Mr. Borden said we need to provide greater detail for these items and explain why
our project asks for larger, more expensive items than the EEM grant usually funds in the re-
submittal. He also indicated that the grant application limit for fiscal year 1997-98 may increase
to $500,000 or remain at $250,000. This will be decided in the next two months.
Staff is working on refining our grant application for re-submittal in fiscal year 1997-98. As a
part of this re-work a meeting with Public Works is being set to develop a priority of
construction list which will separate the hardscape costs from the landscape costs. This will be
further defined when we get the construction specifications from Lawrence Moss and Associates
and further refined when a contractor sets the construction timeline.
The impact of not getting EEM grant monies is not definite at this time because the EEM
($250,000) and the ISTEA ($623,000) grant applications were for the same items i.e., the
irrigation system, trees, groundcover, soil amendment, tree containers. The primary difference
between the two grants is that ISTEA will pay for more hardscape costs than EEM. We applied
for the EEM to help off-set potential construction cost overruns and as a backup supplement to
the ISTEA grant monies, redevelopment tax increment, and CDBG. We should be receiving
notification of our ISTEA grant status this month or August. Once we find out how much
ISTEA money we will get we will be in a better position to restructure the EEM grant, also
dependent on if the EEM grant application amount is increased to $500,000 or remains at
$250,000.
The other issue to consider is the timing of fund availability. Supposedly, funds for the EEM
1997-98 grant will be available in September 1997 and the cycle of ISTEA grant monies we
applied for will be available July 1997 or July 1998. This issue alone forces us to apply for both
grants even though the two grant requests overlap.
We will continue to update you on this project.
cc. Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD. CALIFORNIA 93301
(805) 326-3724
July 12, 1996 RAUL M. ROJAS, DIRECTOR · CITY ENGINEER
Mr. Joel A. Heinrichs
County Administrative Officer
RE: CSA-71 Sewer Facilities
Gentlemen:
The City of Bakersfield is currently underway with the RFP process to select consultants for the design
of the Allen Road Trunk Sewer Pipeline. The City is also underway with the selection of an engineer for the
assessment district that will finance the City's portion of this trunk line.
You indicated in your letter of June l 1, 1996, that you understand that City and County staff recently
met regarding sizing of sewer facilities to provide service to both City and County areas, and that City staff
is continuing to refine cost estimates. Preliminary cost estimates were identified in my letter to you of April
22, 1996, and any additional refinements will be pertbrmed by the selected consultants. County staff indicated
to City staff that perhaps a smaller area than shown in the CSA-71 Agreement might be proposed to sewer into
the Allen Road Trunk Sewer Pipeline, and a boundary map of a smaller area along with calculated flows from
this area was provided to City staff.
By agreeing to design the Allen Road sewer system with a tributary boundary other than either the
corporate limits or that as shown in the CSA-71 Agreement, the City would appear to be at risk should future
rulin~ compel the entire area to be sewered.
Theretbre, at this point, it seems that there are three possible options:
1. The sewer system will be designed for only City flows: or
2. The sewer system will be designed for the City flows as well as those originating from the
unincorporated area per the CSA-71 A~eement; or
3. The CSA-71 Agreement would be amended to reflect any proposed alteration to the boundary
of the County area to be provided sewer service by the City. The City would then design the
system for this amended area.
While the RFP has indicated the design may include the entire CSA-71 Agreement area, a firm
tinancial commitment from the County is required betbre the City will commit to including this or any portions
of this area into the final design tributary area for the Allen Road Trunk Sewer Pipeline (options 2. or 3.
above). Of course, this financial commitment pertains not only to this specific trunk pipeline but to both
CSA-71 Sewer Facili~es
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treaunem plant capacity and to system wide trunk pipelines for providing sewer service to the entire CSA-71
Agreemem area. As we previously indicated, this cost is currently estimated by our consultants as being
$33,400,000.00. The City is concerned about the practicality of the County proposed financial solution
(assesamem districts and cash on hand) based upon our impressions of County staff comments regarding the
political atmosphere for assessing residents for this service, and based upon what has been read in the media
regarding the fiscal position of the County.
While a firm date for the tributary area decision has not yet been established, it will no doubt occur
during the month of August so that time tbr the Coumy to decide upon its participation in the system is runmng
out. At such time as the boundary needs to be determined, and lacking any decisions from the County, the
City will include only the area within the corporate limits as the tributary area for the design of the Allen Road
Trunk Sewer Pipeline.
Please call me if you have any questions or wish to discuss schedules or progress pertaining to the
critical financing issue.
Sincerely~
Public Works Director
CC: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Jacques LaRochelle, Engineering Services Manager
B A K E R S F I E'L D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORAND~IzlM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
DATE: July 19, 1996
SUBJECT: Oak Street Reconstruction
Griffith Company was recently 'awarded a resurfacing contract which includes the resurfacing and
reconstru~on of Oak Street between 24th Street and Truxtun Avenue. The outside lanes of Oak Street consist
of only a layer of asphalt (AC) paving on top of relatively uncompacted native soils. While placement of a
typical AC overlay over this existing pavement might look cosmetically good for a year or two, shortly the
pavement would again fail and we would be little if any better off than what exists today. Therefore, removal
and reconstruction of the outside lanes was deemed to be the best and most cost effective alternative to the
City.
The contract requires that four lanes of traffic (two in each direction) be provided at all times, except that one
of these four lanes may be closed during the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. It appears that we will also be
able to maintain dedicated left-turn lanes at both the Truxtun Avenue and 24th Street intersections. However,
with the temlmrary realignment of traffic lanes at these intersections, the sensors in the pavement will not be
operable resulting in these traffic signals functioning in a timed mode only.
The two-way left-turn lane between 24th Street and Truxtun Avenue will have to be used for through traffic
during the construction period~ therefore the dedicated left-turn lanes at 18th Street~ 19th Street and 21st
Streets will be eliminated during this period. Left turns will still be allowed at these locations, but the turning
movement will not be "protected" by the operation of a traffic signal.
Businesses fronting this portion of Oak Street have been initially notified of this pending constructiom and the
newspaper has primed a brief notification recommending alternate routes during this construction. The
specifications require the contractor to maintain access to all adjacent driveways during the construction
·period, and they also require him to complete the reconstruction in 20 ~ days. Regardless of these
requirements, this construction will be very disruptive to the area as well as traffic flow passing through the
area, and there will no doubt be some complaints regarding access and disruption as the project proceeds.
MEMO UM
DATE: July 18, 1996
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ,~ '"//
FROM: Donald M. Anderson, Property Management
SUBJECT: APN 403-012-19 - Three Acres on Akers Road north of White Lane - Mr.
Shakir's Request to Purchase Land for a Church - Revised Schedule
Previously, I submitted a t~ntat?.e.¥s~,hbd~lejb'~'!i!he.:d:.i-S~:sa!~..of the three acres Jacquie
Sullivan's neighbor desires...~to:, purcha~e..?...~:::That sCl~edUle...-'included a General Plan
Amendment as set .... ;'" '~''' .............. ' ' " ........... "'
f0.~h.'!.n" Ja..~...'-. Har.~:!..s.[t::y:~:s.~Ma~h:..2.:.~.,....~i'996:::lett~...~q Mr. Shakir.
Yesterday I was advised 7 ~ :!';~ i:::?~h 6 ::l.onger requiring a
General Plan Amend'me.q.~.[~?this projg.;t. ,~,~parently, the '"pqbli.~...F~.~.!~!~ies" designation
only covers the se~:en acrb;:~ump adja~t td ~he nodh and n0~;~;t~'e th~ee':acres Mr. Shakir
is interested in?"?;:; .................... '.::?.;?~: ' ..... :':'"::'[?~??;..[j~.;
August 21, 1996..':.:':.:.. The :Gjty Coun~t~i~ll:~..be:~.asked to declare?the properly surplus and
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of the properly I will p.~e~[e?~.pu~c~:~:.~js:a:ie:~.ag~e~t.`iha[::~:wi~::~:~e:~:~presented to the City
Council at their next av'~il~'ble:::'~etin~:~
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cc: Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
July 18, 1996
INITATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Attached is actual language for the latest Jarvis Initiative which has qualified for the ballot
this fall. Some of you may have reviewed information on it provided by the League
already.
This proposition has a potentially extensive negative impact on local government
operations. Please review the attached and provide me with examples of the impacts it
may/will have on your department's operations. City staff will be attending a League
meeting on the Initiative in early August. Any comments you may have will help in
clarifying the issues and in eventually dispelling misconceptions about the proposition and
the purpose it is supposed to accomplish.
S:\TTS'WI0718961 .WPD
Attachment
cc: Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
Pam McCarthy, City Clerk
June 14, 1996 ~.~- ~,
SECRETARY OF STATE
TO: ALL COUNTY CLERKS/REGISTRARS OF VOTERS (96207)
Pursuant to Section 9033 of the Elections Code, I hereby certify that on June 14, 1996
the certificates received from the County Clerks or Registrars of Voters by the
Secretary of State established that the Initiative Constitutional Amendment: VOTER
APPROVAL FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXES. LIMITATIONS ON FEES,
ASSESSMENTS, AND CHARGES. ,has been signed by the requisite number of
qualified electors needed to declare the petition sufficient. The VOTER APPROVAL
FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXES. LIMITATIONS ON FEES, ASSESSMENTS,
AND CHARGES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. is, therefore, qualified
for the November 5, 1996 General Election.
VOTER APPROVAL FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXES. LIMITATIONS ON FEES,
ASSESSMENTS, AND CHARGES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Limits authority of local govemments to impose taxes and property-related assessments,
fees, and charges. Requires maionty of voters approve increases in general taxes and
reiterates that two-thirds must approve special tax. Assessments, fees and charges
must be submitted to property owners for approval or rejection, after notice and public
heanng. Assessments are limited to the special benefit conferred. Fees and charges
are limited to the cost of providing the service, and may not be imposed for general
governmental services available to the public.. Summary of estimate by Legislative
Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: Annual
local government revenue losses, potentially exceeding $100 million annually, due to
restrictions on taxes, assessments, and fees. Annual state and local costs - potentially
tens of millions of dollars - to pay property assessments and for new procedural and
election requirements.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto
,t,,,?'-~ set my hand and affix the Great Seal of
~~~""~L~.~ the State of California this 14~ day of
~~."~.. ~, June, 1996.
BILL JC
Secretary of State
Elections Division
(916) 657-2166
:' ' Bill Jones 1500 - 1 lth Street For Heanng and Speech
Secretary. of State Sacramento, CA 95814 Impaired Only: (800) 833-8683
#683
November 30, 1995
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T0 ALL REGISTRARS OF VOTERS. OR COUNTY CLERKS. AND PROPONENTS ¢95147}
Pursuant to Section 336 of the Elections Code, we transmit herewith a copy of the Title and
Summary prepared by the Attorney General on a proposed Initiative Measure entitled:
VOTER APPROVAL FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXES.
LIMITATIONS ON FEES, ASSESSMENTS, AND CHARGES.
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
- Circulatine and Filine Schedule
1, Minimum number of signatures required ............................. 693,230
Cal. Const., Art, II, Sec. 8(b),
2, Official Summary Date ................................. Thursday. 11/30/95
Elec, C,, Sec, 336.
3, Petition Sections:
a, First day Proponent can circulate Sections for
signatures ..................................... Thursday. 11/30/95
EIec, C,, Sec. 336,
b. Last day Proponent can circulate and file with
the county, All sections are to be filed at
the same time within each counW .................... Monday. 04/29/96'
Elec, C., Secs. 336, 9030(a)
c, Last day for county to determine total number of
signatures affixed to petition and to transmit total
to the Secretary of State .......................... Thursday. 05/09i96
Elec, C,,, Sec, 9030(b)
(If the Proponents file the petition with the county on a date prior to 04/29/96, the county
has eight working days from the filing of the petition to determine the total number of
signatures affixed to the petition and to transmit the total to the Secretary of State,) EIec,
C,, Sec. 9030(b),
· Date adiusted for official deadline which falls on Saturday, Elec, C,, Sec, 15,
VOTER APPROVAL FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXES.
LIMITATIONS ON FEES, ASSESSMENTS, AND CHARGES.
iNITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
November 30, 1995
Page :2
d. Secretary of State determines whether the total
number of signatures filed with all county clerks
meets the minimum number of required signatures,
and notifies the counties .................... Saturday. 05/18/9~* ·
Elec. C., Sec. 9030(c)
e. Last day for county to determine total number of
qualified voters who signed the petition, and to
transmit certificate with a blank copy of the petition
to the Secretary of State ...................... Monday. 07/01/96
Elec. C., Sec. 9030(d)
(If the Secretary of State notifies the county to
determine the number of qualified voters who signed
the petition on a date other than 05/18/96, the last
day is no later than the thirtieth day after the
county's receipt of notification.)
Elec. C., Sec. 9030(d), (e).
f. If the signature count is more than 762,553 or less
than 658,569 then the Secretary of State certifies
the petition has qualified or failed, and notifies the
counties. If the signature count is between 658,569
and 762,553 inclusive, then the Secretary of State
notifies the counties using the random sampling
technique to determine the validity of all signatures Thursday. 07/11/96 · °
Elec. C., Secs. 9030(f), (g); 9031(a)
g. Last day for county to determine actual number of all
qualified voters who signed the petition, and to
transmit certificate with a blank copy of the petition
to the Secretary of State ..................... Thursday. 08/22/~6
Elec. C., Sec. 9031(bl, (c)
(If the Secretary of State notifies the county to
determine the number of qualified voters who have
signed the petition on a date other than 07/11/96,
the last day is no later than the thirtieth working day
after county's receipt of notification.)
Elec. C., Sec. 9031(bl, (c).
h. Secretary of State certifies whether the petition has
been signed by the number of qualified voters
required to declare the petition sufficient ......... Monday. 08/26/96' °
Eiec. C., Sec. 9031(d), 9033
· · Date varies based on receipt of county certification.
; VOTER APPROVAL FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXES.
LIMITATIONS ON FEES, ASSESSMENTS, AND CHARGES.
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
November 30, 1995
Page 3
4. The Proponents of the above-named measure are:
Joel Fox, Richard L. Gann, and Lee A. Phelps
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
621 South Westmoreland Avenue, #202
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(2131 384-9656
5. Important Points:
(a) California law prohibits the use of signatures, names and addresses gathered on initiative
petitions for any purpose other than to qualify the initiative measure for the ballot. This
means that the petitions cannot be used to create or add to mailing lists or similar lists for
any purpose, including fUnd raising or requests for support. Any such misuse constitutes a
crime under California law. Elections Code section 18650; Bilofsky v. Deukmeiian (1981)
123 Cai.App. 3d 825, 177 CaI.Rptr. 621; 63 Ops. CaI.AtW.Gen. 37 (1980).
(b) Please refer to Elections Code sections 100, 101,104, 9001, 9008, 9009, 9021, and 902.2
for appropriate format and type consideration in printing, typing, and otherwise preparing
_- your initiative petition for circulation and signatures. Please send a copy of the petition
after you have it printed. This copy is not for our review or approval, but to supplement our
file.
(c) Your attention is directed to the campaign disclosure requirements of the Political Reform
Act of 1974, Government Code section 81000 et secl.
(d) When writing or calling state or county elections officials, provide the official title of the
initiative which was prepared by the Attorney General. Use of this title will assist elections
officials in referencing the proper file.
(e) When a petition is presented to the county elections official for filing by someone other
than the proponent, the required authorization shall include the name or names of the
persons filing the petition.
(f) When filing the petition with the county elections official, please provide a blank petition for
elections official use.
NOTE TO PROPONENTS WHO WISH TO QUALIFY FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 1996 GENERAL
ELECTION: This initiative must be certified for the ballot 131 days before the election (June
27, 1996). Please remember to time your submissions accordingly. For example, in order
to allow the maximum time permitted by law for the random sample verification process, it
is suggested that proponents file their petitions to county elections officials by April 19,
1996. If a 100% check of signatures is necessary, it is advised that the petitions be filed
by February 28., 1996.
Sincerely,
CATHY MITCHELL
ELECTIONS SPECIALIST
Attachment: POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974. REQUIREMENTS
. DANIEL E. LUNGREN State of California
Attorney General DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
1300 1 STREET. SUITE 125
P.O. BOX 944255
SACRAMENTO, CA 9,*244-2550
(916) 445-9555
Facsimile: (916) 323-2137
(916) 324-5490
November 30, 1995
.. FILED
Bill ]ones
Secretary of State NOV ~ 0 lc)gS
1500 - 1 lth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Oe~u~y SecfTtary of S~te -
Re: Initiative Title and Summary
Subject: VOTER APPROVAL FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXES.
LIMITATIONS ON FEES, ASSESSMENTS, AND CHARGES.
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
File No: SA 95 RI: 0028
Dear Mr. Jones:
Pursuant to the provisions of sections 9004. and 336 of the Elections Code, you
are hereby notified that on this day we mailed to the proponents of the aboVe-identified
proposed initiative our title and summary.
Enclosed is a copy of our transmittal letter to the proponents, a copy of our title and
summary, a declaration of mailing thereof, and a copy of the proposed measure.
According to information available in our records, the names and address of the
proponents are as stated on the declaration of mailing.
Sincerely,
DANIEL E. LUNGREN
KATHLEEN F. DaROSA
Initiative Coordinator
Enclosures
· /~/~ I ~ HOWARD IARVIS..~ounder (1903-1986)
' HOWARD JARVIS
~ JOEL ~X. P~tden~
:OORDINATC?.
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Sep~e~e= 28~ Z995
Ms. Kathleen F. DaRosa
Initiative Coordinator
Attorney General's Office
1515 K Street, 6th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Ms. DaRosa:
By this letter, we respectfully request the Attorney General
to prepare a title and summary of the chief purpose and
points of the Right to Vote on Taxes. Act Initiative, a copy
of which is attached. Also enclosed is a check made payable
to the State of California in the sum of $200.
~y correspondence regarding this initiative should be
directed to the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association,- 621 S.
Westmoreland Avenue, Suite 202, Los ~geles, California,
90005. The telephone nu~er is 213-384-9656.
If you have any ~estions, please feel free to contact any of
US.
Joel :hard L. Phelps
HEADQUARTERS: 621 South Westmo~|and Avenue. Suite 202. Los Aageh.-J. CA 9(}00~-3971 ,, (213} 384-96S6, Fax: ('~11) ~84-9~?0
OFFIC'~ OF LEGAL AI:I:AIRS: 921 llth Strew. Suite I~nlo Sacramento. C.~ 95814 · (916! 444.~0. Fax: (916) 444o~82.~
Date: November 30, 1995
File No: SA95RF0028
The Attorney General of California has prepared the following title and summary of the chief
purpose and points of the proposed measure:
VOTER APPROVAL FOR LOCAL GOVER.NMENT TAXES. LIMITATIONS ON FEES,
ASSESSMENTS, AND CHARGES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Limits authority of local governments to impose taxes and property-related assessments, fees,
and charges. Requires majority of voters approve increases in general taxes and reiterates
that two-thirds must approve special tax. Assessments, fees and charges must be submitted
to property owners for approval or rejection, after notice and public hearing. Assessments
are limited to the special benefit conferred. Fees and charges are limited to the cost of
providing the service, and may not be imposed for general governmental services available to
the public. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal
impact on state and local governments: Annual local government revenue losses, potentially
exceeding $100 million annually, due to restrictions on taxes, assessments, and fees. Annual
state and local costs - potentially tens of millions of dollars - to pay property assessments and
for new procedural and election requirements.
RIGHT TO VOTE ON TAXES ACT
SECTION 1. TITLE. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Right to Vote
on Taxes Act.
SECTION 2. FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS. The People of the State of California
hereby find and declare that Proposition 13 was intended to provide effective tax relief
and to require voter approval of tax increases. However, local governments have
subjected taxpayers to excessive tax, assessment, fee and charge increases that not
only frustrate the purposes of voter approval for tax increases, but also threaten the
economic securiW of all Californians and the California economy itself. This measure
protects taxpayers by limiting the methods by which local governments exact revenue
from taxpayers without their consent.
SECTION 3. VOTER APPROVAL FOR LOCAL TAX LEVIES. Article XIilC of the
California Constitution is hereby added:
SEC. 1. Definitions.
As used in this Article: '
(a) "General tax" means any tax imposed for general governmental
purposes.
(b) "Local government" means any county, city, city and county, including
a charter city or county, any special district, or any other local or regional
governmental entity.
(c) "Special District" means an agency of the state, formed pursuant to
general law or special act, for the local performance of governmental or
proprietary functions with limited geographic boundaries including, but
not limited to, school districts and redevelopment' agencies.
(d) '"Special tax" means any tax imposed for specific purposes including
taxes imposed for specific purposes which are placed into a general fund.
SEC. 2.. Local Government Tax Limitation.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution:
(a) All taxes imposed by any local government shall be deemed to be either
general taxes or special taxes. Special purpose districts or agencies,
including school districts, shall have no power to levy general taxes.
Right to Vote on Taxes Act
Page 2
(b) No local government may impose, extend or increase any general tax
unless and until such tax is submitted to the electorate and approved by
a maiority vote. A general tax shall not be deemed to have been
increased if it is imposed at a rate not higher than the maximum rate so
approved. The election required by this subdivision shall be consolidated
with a regularly scheduled general election for members of the governing
body of the local government except in cases of emergency declared by
a unanimous vote of the goyerning body.
(c) Any general tax imposed, extended or increased, without voter approval,
by any local government on or after January 1, 1995, and prior to the
effective date of this Article, shall continue to be imposed only if
approved by a majority vote of the voters voting in an election on the
issue of the imposition, which election shall be held within two years of
the effective date of this Article and in compliance with subdivision (b)
of this section.
(d) No local government may impose, extend or increase any special tax
unless and until such tax is submitted to the electorate and approved by
a two-thirds vote. A special tax shall not be deemed to have been
increased if it is imposed at a rate not higher than the maximum rate so
approved.
SEC. 3. Initiative Power For Local Taxes, Assessments, Fees and Charges.
NotwithstanQing any other provision of this Constitution, including, but not'limited to,
Article il, Sections 8 and 9, the initiative power shall not be prohibited or otherwise
limited in matters of reducing or repealing any local tax, assessment, fee or charge.
The power of initiative to affect local taxes, assessments, fees and charges shall be
applicable to all local governments and neither the legislature nor any local government
charter shall impose a signature requirement higher than that applicable to statewide
.statutory initiatives.
SECTION 4. ASSESSMENT AND PROPERTY RELATED FEE REFORM.
Article XIIID of the California Constitution is hereby added:
SEC. 1. Application.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the provisions of this Article shall
apply, to all assessments, fees and charges, whether imposed pursuant to state
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statute or local government charter authority. Nothing in this Article or Article
XlllC shall be construed to:
(a) provide any new authority to any agency to impose a tax,
assessment, fee or charge;
(b) affect existing laws' relating to the imposition of fees or charges
as a condition of prol~erty development; or
(c) affect existing laws relating to the imposition of timber yield taxes.
SEC. 2. Definitions.
As used in this article:
(a) "Agency" means any local government as defined in Article XIIIC,
- Section 1 (b).
(b) "Assessment" means any levy or charge upon real property by an
agency for a special benefit conferred upon the real property.
"Assessment" includes, but is not limited to, "special
assessment," "benefit assessment," "maintenance assessment"
and "special assessment tax."
(c) "Capital cost" means the cost of acquisition, installation,
construction, reconstruction or replacement of a permanent public
improvement by an agency.
(d) "District" means an area determined by an agency to contain ali
parcels which will receive a special benefit from a proposed public
improvement or property-related service.
(e) "Fee" or "charge" means any levy other than an ad valorem tax,
'a special tax or an assessment, imposed by an agency upon a
parcel or upon a person as an incident of property ownership,
including user fees or charges for a property related service.
(f) "Maintenance and operation expenses" means the cost of rent,
repair, replacement, rehabilitation, fuel, power, electrical current,
care, and supervision necessary to properly operate and maintain
a permanent public improvement.
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(g) "Property ownership" shall be deemed to include tenancies of real
property where tenants are directly liable to pay the assessment,
fee, or charge in question.
(h) "Property-related service" means a public service having a direct
relationship to property ownership.
(i) "Special benefit" means a particular and distinct benefit over and
above general benefits conferred on real property located in the
district or to the public at large. General enhancement of property
value does not constitute "special benefit."
SEC. 3. Property Taxes, Assessments, Fees and Charges Limited.
(a) No tax, assessment, fee or charge shall be assessed by any agency upon
any parcel of property or upon any person as an incident of property
ownership except:
(1) The ad valorem property tax imposed pursuant to Article Xlil and
Article XIIIA of this Constitution.
(2) Any special tax receiving a two-thirds vote pursuant to Article
XIIIA, Section ¢ of this Constitution.
(3) Assessments as provided by this Article..
(4) Fees or charges for property related services as provided by this
Article.
(b) For purposes of this Article, fees for the provision of electrical or gas
service shall not be deemed charges or fees imposed as an incident of
property ownership.
SEC. 4. Procedures and Requirements for All Assessments.
(a), An agency which proposes to levy an assessment shall identify ail
parcels which will have a special benefit conferred upon them and
upon which an assessment Will be imposed. The proportionate
special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be
determined in relationship to the entirety of the capital cost of a
Public improvement or the maintenance and operation expenses
of a public improvement or for the cost of the property related
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service being provided. No assessment shall be imposed on any
parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional
special benefit conferred on. that parcel. Only special benefits are
assessable, and an agency must separate the general benefits
from the special benefits conferred on a parcel. Parcels within a
district that are owned or used by any agency, the State of
California or the United States shall not be exempt from
assessment unless the agency can demonstrate by clear and
convincing evidence that such publicly owned parcels in fact
receive no special benefit.
(b) Ail assessments must be supported by a detailed engineer's report
prepared by a registered professional engineer certified by the
State of California.
(c) The amount of the proposed assessment for each identified parcel
shall be calculated and the record owner of each parcel shall be
given written notice by mail of the proposed assessment, the total
amount thereof chargeable to the entire district, the amount
chargeable to the owner's particular parcel, the duration of such
payments, the reason for such assessment and the basis upon
which the amount of the proposed assessment was calculated,
together with the date, time, and location of a public hearing on
the proposed assessment. Each notice shall also include, in a
conspicuous place thereon, a summary of the procedures
applicable to the completion, return and tabulation of the ballots
required pursuant to subdivision (d), including a disclosure
statement that the existence of a majority protest, as defined in
subdivision (e), will result in the assessment not being imposed.
(d) Each such notice mailed to owners of identified parcels within the
district shall contain a ballot which includes the agency's address
for receipt of any such ballot once completed by any owner
receiving such notice whereby each such owner may indicate his
or her name, reasonable identification of the parcel and support or
opposition to the proposed assessment.
(e) The agency shall conduct a public hearing upon the proposed
assessment not less than 45 days after mailing the notice of the
proposed assessment to record owners of each identified parcel.
At the public hearing, the agency shall consider all protests
against the proposed assessment and tabulate the ballots. The
agency shall not impose an assessment if there is a majority
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protest. A majority protest exists if, upon the conclusion of the
hearing, ballots submitted in opposition to the assessment exceed
the ballots submitted in favor of the assessment. In tabulating the
ballots, the ballots shall be weighted according to the proportional
financial obligation of the affected property.
(f) In any legal action contesting the validiW of any assessment, the
burden shall be on th~ agency to demonstrate that the property or
properties in question receive a special benefit over and above the
benefits conferred on the public at large and that the amount of
any contested assessment is proportional to, and no greater than,
the benefits conferred on the property or properties in question.
(g) Because only special benefits are assessable, electors residing
within the district who do not own property within the district
shall not be deemed under this Constitution to have been deprived
of the right to vote for any assessment. If a court determines that
the Constitution of the United States or other federal law requires
otherwise, the assessment shall not be imposed unless approved
by a two-thirds vote of the electorate in the district in addition to
being approved by the property owners as required by Section
4(e).
SEC. 5. Effective Date
Pursuant to Article Ii, Section 10(a), the provisions of this Article shall become
effective the day after the election unless otherwise provided. Beginning July
1, 1997, all existing, new or increased assessments shall comply with this
Article. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following assessments existing on
the effective date of this Article shall be exempt from the procedures and
approval process set forth in Section 4:
(a) any assessment imposed exclusively to finance the capital costs
or maintenance and operation expenses for sidewalks, streets,
sewers, water, flood control, drainage systems or vector control.
Subsequent increases in such assessments shall be subject to the
procedures and approval process set forth in Section 4;
(b) any assessment imposed pursuant to a petition signed by the
persons owning all of the parcels subject to the assessment at the
time the assessment is initially imposed. Subsequent increases in
such assessments shall be subiect to the procedures and approval
process set forth in Section 4;
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(c) any assessment the proceeds of which are exclusively used to
repay bonded indebtedness of which the failure to pay would
violate the Contract Impairment Clause of the Constitution of the
United States of America; or,
(d) any assessment which previously received majority voter approval
from the voters voting in an election on the issue of the
assessment, Subsequent increases in such assessments shall be
subiect to the procedures and approval process set forth in
Section 4.
SEC. 6. Property Related Fees and Charges.
(a) Procedures for New or Increased Fees and Charges, An agency shall
follow the procedures pursuant to this section in imposing or increasing
any fee or charge as defined pursuant, to this Article including, but not
- limited to, the following:
(1) The parcels upon which a fee or charge is proposed for imposition
shall be identified. The amount of the fee or charge proposed to
be imposed upon each parcel shall be calculated.' The agency
shall provide written notice by mail of the proposed fee or charge
to the record owner of each identified parcel upon which the fee
or charge is proposed for imposition, the amount of the fee or
charge proposed to be imposed upon each, the basis upon which
the amount of the proposed fee or charge was calculated, the
reason for the fee or charge, together with the date, dine, and
location of a public hearing on the proposed fee or charge.
(2) The agency shall conduct a public hearing upon the proposed fee
or charge not less than 45 days after mailing the notice of the
proposed fee or charge to the record owners of each identified
parcel upon which the fee or charge is proposed for imposition.
At the public hearing, the agency shall consider ali protests
against the proposed fee or charge. If wri~en protests against the
proposed fee or charge are presented by a majoriW of owners of
the identified parcels, the agency shall not impose the fee or
charge.
(b) Requirements for Existing, New or Increased Fees and Charges. A fee
or charge shall not be extended, imposed or increased by any agency
unless it meets all of the following requirements:
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(1) Revenues derived from the fee or charge shall not exceed the
funds required to provide the property related service.
(2) Revenues derived from the fee or charge shall not be used fOr any
purpose other than that for which the fee or charge was. imposed.
(3) The amount of a fee or charge imposed upon any parcel or person
as an incident of property ownership shall not exceed the
proportional cost of the service attributable to the parcel.
(41 No fee or charge may be imposed for a service unless that service
is actually used by, or immediately available to, the owner of the
properW in question. Fees or charges based on potential or future
use of a service are not permitted. Standby charges, whether
characterized as charges or assessments, shall be classified as
assessments and shall not be imposed without compliance with
Section 4 of this Ar~icte.
(5) No fee or charge may be imposed for general governmental
services including, but not limited to, police, fire, ambulance or
library services where the service is available to the public at large
in substantially the same manner as it is to property owners.
Reliance by an agency on any parcel map including, but not limited to,
an assessor's parcel map, may be considered a significant factor in
determining whether a fee or charge is imposed as incident of properS.
ownership for purposes of this Ardcte. In any legal action contesting the
validity of a fee or charge, the burden shall be on the agency to
demonstrate compliance with this Article.
(c) Voter Approval for New or Increased Fees and Charges. Except for fees
or charges for sewer, water, and refuse collection services, no property
related fee or charge shall be imposed or increased unless and until such
fee or charge is submitted and approved by a majority vote of the
property owners'of the property subiect to the fee or charge or, at the
option of the agency, by a two-thirds vote of the electorate residing in
the affected area. The election shall be conducted not less than 45 days
after the public hearing. An agency may adopt procedures similar to
those for increases in assessments in the conduct of elections under this
subdivision.
(d) Beginning July 1, 1997, all fees or charges shall comply with this
Section,
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SECTION 5. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION. The provisions of this Act shall 'be liberally
construed to effectuate its purposes of limiting local government revenue and
enhancing taxpayer consent.
SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act, or part thereof, is for any
reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining, sections shall not be
affected, but shall remain in full force and effect, and to this end the provisions of this
Act are severable.
BAKERSFIELD ~
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
July 10, 1996
TO: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director
FROM: Myra McArthur, Planning Technician~~'
SUBJECT: Graffiti Update
HotLine
There were 171 HotLine calls in June. Out of those calls, 40 (23.4%) were from CDBG areas, 83
(48.5%) from the South West, and 48 (28.1%) from other parts of town.
Poster & Essay Contest - Sponsors Appreciation
Appreciation letters and promotional items were presented to the 31 businesses that made
contributions towards the poster & essay contest. Besides being pleased to be acknowledged, the
business owners pledged their support for next year*s event.
Career Beginnings - CSUB
From June 17 to August 1, 1996, a Career Beginnings student has been working at the Graffiti office
doing filing and computer data entry. This has been very helpful.
Graffiti Ad Hoc Committee
The graffiti ad hoc committee has met several times this month to finish preparing the
recommendations for the revision of the City's graffiti program. The committee consists of Ed
Kuehn, Public Works Dept.; Sgt. Tim Taylor, Police Dept.; Officer Joe Grubbs, Police Dept.; Carl
Hernandez, City Attorney's Office; and Myra McArthur, Economic & Community Development
Dept. The final recommendations were submitted to the respective Department Heads on June 17,
1996.
xc: Vince Zaragoza
LarryJamison c~~ ~, ~
Ed Kuehn
C~w oF SAN ANTONIO
WILLIAM E. THORTON MAYOR
Dear Friends:
It is an honor and a pleasure to extend to you a
warm invitation to come to San Antonio for the 1996 Congress
of Cities and Exposition, December 7-10, 1996. NATIONAL LEAGI/~E OF CITIES
We, in San Antonio, take great pride in our city. We cele- 1301 PENNSYLVANIA Av tm, N.W.
brate our diversity an&our multi-cultural heritage. San Antonio WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004
is one of the oldest cities in America and one of the most unique
with its richly preserved past; and we welcome the opportunity
to share it with you. Dear Colleagues:
On behalf of the NLC Board of Directors, I would like to
The National League of Cities Conference Program
Committee and San Antonio participants recently met and invite you to join Bill Thornton, Host City Mayor and NLC
worked hard to plan a conference that I am sure will more than board member, in his city of San Antonio for the 73rd Congress
meet all your expectation, of Cities and Exposition on December 7-10, 1996.
This is your chance to register for the nation's premiere
As Mayor of San Antonio and as a member of the
event for elected officials from cities across America. Never has
National League of Cities Board of Directors, I invite you to
the opportunity been so great to learn from one another as gov-
come and enjoy the excitement which is part of our holiday
tradition and take part in a stimulating conference that will eming and leading our communities changes. Take the time to
provide all of us with ideas and challenges to enhance all our attend general sessions and workshops which will give you a
chance to take new ideas back to your cities and see some of the
communities, programs San Antonio has successfiJlly implemented in the area
Sincerely, of Economic Development and Conununity Policing.
'~ i ~J) This year's theme is "Celebrating Cities, Creating
Communities." Cities are implementing successful, innovative
WILLIAM E. THORNTOlq programs everyday. Stop by and see some award-winning pro-
Mayor grams in the "Good Neighbors, Great Cities" Showcase.
During these challenging times when we are faced with
tough decisions everyday, we should celebrate our leadership,
our programs, and the strength of our cities. At the Congress of
Cities, you'll have a chance to leam about innovative solutions,
share ideas, and increase your skills as a local leader. It's a
worthwhile investment for you and your city.
I look forward to seeing you in San Antonio in December.
Sincerely,
Gregory S. Lashutka
President
Mayor, Columbus, Ohio
What makes an idea an inspiration ?
What makes an event a happening?
What makes an activity an experience?
What gives a place an identity?
Come to San Antonio for the 1996 Congress
of Cities, and you will find ou~
It's not a secret, but it works like Successful public service depends encounter.
magic, upon the kinds of ideas and information Creating a climate for community
And, thousands of municipal leaders that you will find in abundance at the involves an outlook of expectations that
will be celebrating what they discover. 1996 Congress of Cities -- not only at can transform ordinary actions into posi-
Because that's the amazing ingredient -- the conference sessions, exhibits, tech tive experiences.
celebration, city, and cities showcase, but also in the Giving a place an identity-- an
And, it is a prime factor in creating vibrant and pulsating community life in essence that defines its character and cel-
the concept of community. San Antonio -- a diverse, dynamic, and ebrates its vitality--is what creates com-
The day-to-day work of local govern- enchanting city. munity. That identity, in mm, is sustained
ment can generate an endless array of Celebrating cities. It's a great way to and strengthened by the ideas and actions
ideas, events, and activities. But, the create community, that come from the community.
ingenuity and resourcefulness of innova- Creating a climate for corem ~tmity Any celebration thrives on the suc-
five public officials can transform the requires inspiration -- the vision to seecessful efforts that go into making it hap-
ordinary into the extraordinary, the tepid things not just as they are, but also as pen, so be sure to bring your best ideas
into the terrific, the tired into the they have the potential to be. to share with your colleagues, and plan
inspired. Creating a climate for community to take a lot more home to help benefit
Not with gimmicks. Not with fast talk requires a commitment to making some- your community.
and slick packaging. But with hard work, thing happen, not simply allowing activi-Celebrating cities. It's a great way to
commitment, and solid information, ties to follow whatever course they create community!!
]99G C0NI OF ANII
AN OPPORTUNITY TO government. As a result, local nornic development and down- eral mandates. These are the zens of all ages partners in the
LEARN, SHARE IDEAS, leaders are seeking ways to town revitalization ... commu- signposts of the 90's. As we community's public safety
invigorate the roles and nity-oriented programs for pub- approach the 21st century, efforts. Through panel discus-
AND BUILD SKILLS -processes that, at the communi- lic safety or housing ... regional many policy makers are sions, roundtables, and mobile
ty level, bind citizens, institu- partnerships for providing rethinking how government at tours, you will leam about inno-
Join with your colleagues tions, and government together essential services ... cutting- all levels works to serve the vative approaches to these and
from around the country to in a mutual effort to establish edge leadership skills ... or crc- people. From a major new other public safety problems
learn about successful and goals and solve problems, drive solutions for adopting telecommunications law to the that affect your community.
innovative local programs. This series of workshops teclmology, you'll return home Unfunded Federal Mandates Additionally, workshops will
Talk to elected officials who will focus on tools, insights, with plenty of ideas for effi- Reform Act to emerging city- examine innovative methods to
have the same concerns you and ideas you can take back to cient; cost-effective programs states, the relationship between provide public safety through
have in your city. Find ways to your city or town and imple- already at work in today's most cities, counties, states, and the community policing and how
anticipate and resolve problems ment to create stronger connec- vital small communities. This federal government is in flux. using technology to provide
faced by elected officials tions between your government series of workshops is spun- And this environment of grv- public safety can be cost-effec-
everyday. Bring your ideas and citizens. The sessions will sored by the Small Cities emmental change offers local[ tive and more efficient.
and help to create and enhance draw on the Advisory Council. officials a unique opportunity No matter what public safe-
strong communities. Council's year long study of to become leaders in creating a ty challenges your municipality
The conference will offer a civic democracy and civic THE CHALLENGES new intergovernmental syste]n, faces--these concurrent scs-
wide range of substantive scs- responsibility which will con- AND DEMANDS OF This series of workshops sions will provide new
sions organized into six major dude in San Antonio. Topigs LOCAL LEADERSHIP will examine what is happen-, approaches for your community.
themes. The topics for the to be covered include the cur- lng in Washington and in state
conference were selected by a rent media interest in civic What kind of skills does it houses,' that will have an COMPETITIVENESS:
45-member committee of NLC journalism, community conflict take to lead today's cities and impact on local govemment YOUR COMMUNITY'S
members who met in April to that can emerge from racial towns into the furore? As tech- and how local officials can ECONOMIC FUTURE
develop the prognun plan for and ethnic differences, as well nology soars, as city demo- identify the risks and seize the
the conference. Four general as consider the enriching graphics shift, and as new local oppommities. Sessions will The economic vitality, qual-
sessions during the conference potential of multicultural cities, responsibilities evolve, the suc- also focus on strategies for ity of life, and social and physi-
will feature top notch speakers and strategies for prese[ving, cessful local elected official ensuring an effective local guy- cai infrastructure of a commu-
who will raise ideas and set the and enriching democracy at the may benefit from a new vision emment voice in decision-mak- nity may depend on its ability
stage for concurrent workshops local level, of leadership-- one that views lng about roles and responsibil- to compete in the global mar-
and networking sessions. And, leadership as a "relationship of ities. Attend these workshops ketplace. Policy decisions
the city of San Antonio is plan- SMALL CITIES... influence" within the govern- and you will hear the perspec- local leaders make about eco-
nmg a series of mobile work- lng organization and within the tives of decision-makers and nomic performance may deter-
shops highlighting successful CELEBRATING THE conununity. · experienced government mine the quality of a communi-
city programs to complement COMEBACK This seres of workshops observers who will give you . ty's jobs, schools, neighbor-
the issues covered in work- Small cities are on the up will examine how leadership is the tools to equip you and your hoods, and civic institutions.
shops and roundtable discus- and up! According to the U.S. evolving and will provide an city for change. To help local officials build
sions. The conference will Census Bureau, 74 percent of opportunity to leam and dis- and enhance a stable, growing
offer in depth information in a America's non-metropolitan cuss the tools and strategies economy that supports commu-
variety of formats to ensure areas grew between 1990 and needed to be an effective PUBLIC SAFETY nity assets such as schools,
that your trip to San Antonio 1994, reversing population leader. Sessions will focus on churches, and civic organiza-
will benefit your community in losses of the 1980s. During collaboration, consensus build- CHALLENGES ANU tions, these workshops will
positive and productive ways. those years, employment grew lng, effective communications, SOLUTIONS FOR THE focus on developing strategies
The following sections provide faster in rural areas than in and emerging leadership issues. NEXT CENTURY for business growth and job
a snapshot of the issues and urban ones. The bottom line-- Anti, through a variety of for- Public safety is everyone's creation; building multi-sector
ideas that will be covered dur- more and more Americans are mats, including panel presenta- top priority. When local offi- coalitions to shape local ecu-
lng this exciting learning expe- choosing to live and work in tions, roundtable discussions, cials are asked about issues nomic strategies; preparing
rience, smaller communities. As a case studies, and informal did- they want to discuss at NLC workers for jobs in the new
local official, it's likely you can logue, participants will have annual conferences, public safe- economy; and strengthening
CITIES AND CITIZENS: take some credit for-- and the opportunity to develop and ty shows up on everyone's list. the capacities of local
STRENGTHENING THE advantage of-- this positive enhance their ability to lead This year is no exception - and resources. A mobile tour along
CONNECTIONS trend, changing times. This series of this series of workshops will San Antonio's River Walk and
This series of workshops workshops is sponsored by continue a dialogue that has a tour of the Casa San Antonio
The health of our democratic will explore, share, and cele- the Leadership Training been a cornerstone of annual free trade program will also
process is under serious chal- brate the successes of Council. meetings for the past four years, highlight economic "best prac-
lenge today. Many people feel America's small cities and These concurrent workshops rices" that delegates can take
not only disconnected from towns. And, no matter what CHANGING will explore comprehensive home and implement for their
government, but even openly style of learning you prefer, GOVERNANCE... approaches to ensuring safe and community's economic future.
negative toward it. Local offi- there will be something to meet THE FUTURE IS NOW secure communities, examples
cials sometimes feel that their your needs. Whether it's strate- of successful programs, and
constituencies are disinterested gies for citizen involvement ... Power to the cities.
in and uninformed about local innovative z to ecu- Devolution. No unfunded fed- opportunities for making citi-
HOST CiTY MOBILE WORKSHOPS
~[~ [~[~@~1~@~ ?ECH CITY
San Antonio officials are planning a series of spe-
cial workshops highlighting successful programs. ~R~'~ ~T[~$g ~ $~~ Delegates will have the oppor- Once again, NLC, Public
tunity to attend the nation's Technology, Inc. (PTI), and
The workshops will include presentations and site ~ {~ ~~$ largest and most representa- IBM will jointly sponsor
visits so that you can experience fnrst hand how While everyone likes to talk about rein- tire mmcipal exposition Tech City-a hands-on con-
the city is carrying out the program and how you venting govemment, cities are actually showcasing the latest in new nection to technology as a
might adapt it to meet your community's needs, getting the job done. Cities are dynamic products, services, and ideas! tool for service delivery in
More detailed information about the Host City and exciting places to live and to gather. More than 200 companies cities. Tech City will pro-
mobile workshops will be covered in a separate Cities are the engine that drives the cul- who provide services or prod- vide easy access to examples
brochure that will be sent to all delegates with ture and provide the gathering place ucts dealing with solid waste of technology tools that are
your registration confirmation. Preliminary pro- where the community defines itself, collection, garbage recycling, being used in cities across
gram plans include: Making cities work is a challenge that is computer software and hard- the country. In addition,
~ San Antonio Trade Program met by city officials with an equally ware, traffic management, Tech City will offer an
The city's international affairs department offers dynamic and exciting response, emergency rescue vehicles, opportunity to experience
NLC participants a glimpse into its marketing and The showcase will be your oppommity communication, management, Access Local Government,
'" outreach efforts with a Mexico booth showcasing to meet and compare notes with your col- energy, finance, education, NLC's on-line source of
the Casa San Antonio trade program. The direc- leagues about how they are changing the and much more will provide information and connections
tors from Mexico will be on hand to discuss how way cities do business, information and resources to for local officials. The Tech
San Antonio and its Mexican partners transformed It will be a time of recogrfition for the assist you and your city in City Theater will offer spe-
former Sister City relationships into revenue for innovation and ingenuity of local officials, delivering quality cost effec- cial sessions demonstrating
each respective community through two-way It will be a thne to celebrate the American tire services to the public, successful technology appli-
trade, city -- as a place made up of neighbor- In addition to the special cations in cities. And you
hoods and as the hub of regional life. activities planned in the can spend time practicing
River Walk Development San Visit the "Good Neighbors, Great exhibit hall during the confer- your on-line skills in the
Antonio's River Walk is the centerpiece of its $3 Cities" showcase at the 1996 Congress of ence, you will be able to reg- Technology Playground.
billion visitor indusW. Its dynamic evolution and Cities in San Antonio on Sunday and ister for a prize drawing. Tech City has become a vital.
growth over the past 60 years provides a model Monday afternoon and learn about cities Details on the prize drawing resource for local officials
for downtown revitalization in other parts of the from across the nation that are winning and entry forms will be during the Congress of Cities
country. The city is planning to conduct a series acclaim for their leadership and creativity included in your conference to get connected to the
of informative tours along the River Walk during in responding to local needs. The things packet. Prize winners will be newest technology applica-
the conference that will provide information on its that you learn from their experiences will announced daily, and you tions that can make a differ-
history and development and the benefits it has be one of your most prized souvenirs of must be present to win. ence in your community.
provided to the city. your visit to San Antonio.
Successful Public Safely Slrategies
The city will conduct a series of workshops high-
lighting successful components of its community-
based policing programs. Workshops will cover
two citizen involvement programs - the Citizen
Police Academy and the Cellular on Patrol CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Program; a police bicycle and foot patrol pro-
gram; and the San Antonio Fear Free
Environment Program (SAFFE). Representatives General Registration General Registration General Registration General Registration General Registration
of the police department will provide information 8:00 ~m. - 5:00p. m. 8:00 ~m. - 8:00p. m. 8:00 ~m. - 6:00p. m. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 2:00p. m.
and practical advice on how to design and imple- Pre-conference NLC Board of Host City General Session General Session
ment similar programs to ensure a safe and secure Seminars Directors Meeting Ecumenical Service 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 t~m. 9:00 a.~ - 10:30 a.m.
community. 9:00 a.m. - 5:OO p. m. NLC Advisory 8:00 ~m. - 9:00 a.m. Concurrent Concurrent
Coliseum Oaks Affordable Housing Council Meeting Opening General Workshops Workshops
I~j~'~ Coliseum Oaks is a new neighbor- 9:00 ~m, - 5:00p. m. Session 10:45 a.m. - Noon- 10:45 a.m. - Noon
Policy Committee 9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Exposition Delegates Luncheon
hood of single-family homes created to provide a
Meetings Exposition 10:45 a.m. - 5:00p. m. 12:15 p. m. - l:45 p. m.
safe, attractive community on San Antonio's East 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Side. The goal of the public-private partnership l:OOp, m. - 4:00p. m. 10:30 a.m. - 5:00p. m. NLC Resource Annual Business
NLC Resource Center and Meeting
sponsoring this development is to build new Orientation Session Center and Tech City 2:00p. m. - 5:00p. m.
homes at reasonable prices and revitalize the inner for First Time
Tech City 10:45 a.m. - 5:00p. m. Host City Closing
city to provide home ownership opportunities and Attendees 10:30 a.m. - 5:00p. m. Exhibit Hall Lunch Event
amenities for home buyers seeking affordable, 5:30p. m. - 6:30p. m.
attractive new neighborhoods. The workshop will Opening Reception Exhibit Hall 12:00p. m. - l:30p, m. 6:30p. m.
Reception Concurrent
include a visit to the neighborhood and an oppor- 6:30p. tn. - 8:30p. m. 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. .Workshops
~c tunity to learn about the unique and successful
partnership that made this project a reality. Concurrent l:30p, m. - 5:00p. m.
Workshops Showcase of
A Libraq ~}r l~e 2 1 d C~nl~r San l:OOp, m. -4:30p. m. City Programs
Antonio's "enchilada red" Central Public Library Resolutions 2:00p. m. - 5:00p. m.
has drawn remarkable attention in its first full year Committee Meeting
of operation, both for its unique architecture and l:OOp, m. - 4:00p. m.
its comprehensive information resources. This Showcase of City
workshop will provide an opportunity to visit the Programs
stunning library building and experience the wide 2:00p. m. - 5:00p. m.
range of information resources that are available Nominating
including on-line central catalogue, bilingual cata- Committee Heating
logue resources for children, interact connections, 4:00p. m. - 5:00p. m.
and a new information kiosk project.
NEWCOMERS TO THE CONGRESS OF CITIES LEADERSHIP in a city manager. John addressing the four phases of
AND NEWLY-ELECTED OFFICIALS!I TRAINING INSTITUTE Carver, President, Carver' emergency management-
Governance Design, will lead mitigation, preparedness,
The Congress of Cities can be a very confusing experience if The Leadership Training this session, response, and recovery. This
you have never before attended. If you are newly-elected to Institute, established in 1992,
office, or you have never attended the conference, a special is guided by the Leadership II. ~-SdvJ,ng. is a new course designed
orientation session has been designed to introduce you to the Training Council. The Tools for Local Officials especially for local officials,
National League of Cities and the Congress of Cities. This Institute's program will be 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. by Federal Emergency
Management Agency
session will be held on Saturday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m. in sponsored by the Leadership Registration Fee: $145 (FEMA) in cooperation with
the San Antonio Convention Center. Training Council. As an elected official,'you NLC. John McKay,
Complete the "Attendee Profile" on the Housing and The 14 half-day and full- are looked upon to solve a Superintendent, Emergency
Registration form to receive more detailed information about day seminars are designed to variety of problems, often Management Institute,
the orientation session for first time attendees, enhance participants' abilities simultaneously. This work- Federal Emergency
to understand and lead change shop will provide you with a
Management Agency
CONSTITUENCY GROUPS and innovation in their com- clear and practical six-step (FEMA) will lead the session.
munities. These seminars, process for solving problems
Network with colleagues with similar interests at NLC's con- facilitated by skilled instmc- quickly and effectively. 'You I-Ialf-day Seminars
stituency group meetings. Several special opportunities will tors, will provide participants will learn how to identify' a
occur among various diverse ~roups who invite their mem- opportunities for exchanging problem ag distinguished IV. Dialogue on
bet's and new colleagues to collaborate in their caucuses, ideas and strategies with both from its symptoms, to collect Dive~si~y
Many of their meetings and events will be open to anyone their peers and other subject and analyze data, to plan for 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. .
registered at the Congress of Cities, while others will only be matter experts. A separate action, and to evaluate results. Registration Fee: $95
open to members of the group, registration fee will be The seminar will also explore Events in local and nation-
~ Pacific ~Ame~ Municipal Officials (APAMO) charged for these pre-confer- aspects of group dynamics al news have drawn attention
APAMO will convene its annual business meeting and host a ence seminars. Because of that facilitate or inhibit group to issues of race, class, and
reception for APAMO members and colleagues in conjunc- limited space roi' each of these problem-solving, and provide gender that divide our com-
tion with local Asian Pacific American leaders in the San sessions, registrations will be practice through case analysis munities. How can elected
Antonio area. accepted on a space available and interactive exercises, officials begin to create an
basis. Please register early to The instructors are Nancy environment of trust? What
G41y, Le~ ~ Blsexucll Local Officials {GLBLO) avoid being closed out of the Lampen, Director of strategies can be used to inlti-
The group will convene its annual business meeting and a session you would like to Management Programs, New ate dialogues among diverse
reception for members and interested colleagues. Please attend. Yorl~ State School of groups? In this dynamic,
check off the GLBLO activity fee on the registration form' Industrial and Labor interactive workshop, you will
and include payment with the full conference fee. FRIDAY Relations, Comell University, learn leadership strategies and
H'Lspcmlc Elected Load Officials (HI.O) This year, DECEMBER 6 and Pat Semanek, Senior facilitation skills for effective-
HELO celebrates its 20th anniversary as a constituency group Frill-day Seminars Associate, Programs for ly leading conversations on
of NLC. To recognize its 20th year, HELO plans some spe- Employment and Workplace' the difficult issues surround-
cial activities including an anniversary reception and banquet. I. Slrengt~hg Coul~ Systems, New York State lng diversity. This workshop
This will be open to members and nonmembers. Please Effediveness: A New School of Industrial and has received the highest rat-
check offthe appropriate HELO fees on the registration form Design for Leading croci Labor Relations, Comell ings at previous NLC confer-
and include payment with the full conference fee. Governing 'University. ences. Henry McKoy, State
Senator, North Carolina will
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ill. WhoVs [11 Chffi'ge lead the seminar.
NalinllCd Bind~ Caucus of 1__,2~ ~ded Or'aais Registration Fee: $145 He~e? Exerli~
{KBC-RO) NBC-LEO members and colleagues will partici- This workshop will intro- Leadeflddp in ~m ¥. Bm'ldbg Local
pate in the annual membership meeting, the membership lun- duce you to Carver's Policy ~ oi, I)Isade~, Leadeflttlp l'emns
cheon, workshops and a special reception. NBC-LEO will Governance Model for defin- 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
have a headquarters office to help interested new members lng the governing role and the Registration Fee: $145 Registration Fee: $95
get acquainted with the group. Please check off the NBC- council-management partner- Emergency management As members of a local
LEO membership dues/activities fee on the registration form ship. In this interactive work- requires strong leadership. At leadership team, elected offi-
and include payment with the full conference fee. shop, you will learn how to the local level, elected offi- cials must work together to
Univefllty Commmlilies Caucus (UCC) University and distinguish council issues cials must act quickly and serve their city. As a member
college community officials and friends are welcome to par- from management issues, with sound judgment while of the policy-making team,
ticipate in the annual roundtable discussions and a workshop, how to govern the municipal- quieting the fears of the com- how do you balance your ·
There will also be a UCC Board of Directors meeting during ity from a policy perspective, munity. To govern eft~ctive- constituent interests with
the conference, how to connect with citizens ly, local leaders must estab- those of the other members of
as mvners of government lish an emergency manage- the team? This workshop
Women in Municipal Govemmed (WIMG) This year, instead of citizens as cus- ment policy; clarify lines of will explore how local leader-
WIMG will sponsor a pre-conference seminar, the traditional tomers of govemment, how authority with federal, state, ship teams can work together
Networking Brtmch/Membership Meeting, and an evening to focus council meetings on local, and volunteer agencies; effectively in ways that align
event to help women delegates get acquainted with WIMG oppommities for leadership, and manage the economics of team members to common
and learn about how WIMG is helpful to local women lead- how the city council can seize disaster recovery. Through goals. You will learn critical
ers. Activities are open to all delegates. Sign up for the its opportunity to herald a the use of presentation, role skills for working with fellow
brunch event on the registration form and include payment rebirth of citizen governance, playing, and case studies, you community leaders in team
along with the full conference fee. and how to get tree chief will learn and use skills for settings, and practice strate-
executive officer performance
gies for developing a vision, are experiencing exponential estly, differentiate their roles come from backgrounds dif- local elected official you are
understanding the common rates of change. As leaders, and responsibilities, focus on ferent from your own-- required to be a futurist as
ground among team members, elected officials must serve as mutual goals, and work dili- whether these differences are well. This seminar will intro-
developing guiding principles change agents, encouraging gently to establish trust and cultural, racial, ethnic, socio- duce you to STEEP Scanning,
that lead to cooperative collec- and helping their colleagues teamwork. Share your knowl- economic, gender-based, age- a process used by professional
tive action, and generating and constituents to remain pro- edge and experience in this based, or any combination futurists to identify and inter-
commitment to move your ductive and motivated in tur- interactive workshop to devel- thereof. Through a variety of pret trends. STEEP (Social,
team's leadership efforts for- bulent times. In this work- op ways to build this impor- activities, you will identify Technological, Economic,
ward in your community. The shop, you will learn techniques tant relationship. The instmc- your personal communication Ecological, P_olitical) is used to
instructors are Dr. Lawrence for dealing with your own tors for this seminar are Teai style, examine how assump- ensure scanning in all direc-
H. Peters, Professor of reactions to change, under- Williams, Mayor, Webster tions and stereotypes affect tions to develop a total vision
Management, Texas Christian standing your role as a change Groves, Missouri, Dick communication, and how ver- of the future. In this seminar,
University; and Don Bmsh, leader, handling resistance, Bowers, City Manager, bal and nonverbal messages you will practice STEEP scan-
President, Renova preparing your community for Glendale, Arizona, and Martin are interpreted differently ning, identify issues and trends
Corporation. change, and supporting people Vanacour, City Manager, across cultures. The instructors for your city, and discuss
through change. You will Scottsdale, Arizona. are Cynthia Stengel, Director, threats and opportunities posed
¥1. ~l~ ~ leam the fundamentals oftak- Program for Academic by those trends. The instructor
I~ ~ ~ ing risks and building founda- ~ ~ Advancement at Fort Lewis is Dr. Oliver W. Markley,
?o~l~lff$ I~ I~ tions for personal and organi- ~~ ~ College and Julie Cajune, Professor and Chairman,
zational change. The instmc- Professor at Salish-Kootenae Graduate Studies of the Future
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. lt~m-~in ~ College. and Institute for Futures
Registration Fee: $95 tor is Bill Repp, President of ~h ¥~' ~ Research, University of
Organization Development 9:00 a.m. - Noon ~L ~h~
This seminar will focus on Group. Houston-Clear Lake.
The Leadership Equation, a Registration Fee: $95 ~
collaborative leadership model Half-day Seminars In today's turbulent times, ~ II~
based upon the presenter's elected officials need to re- 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
research with the 25 most ¥111o ~ ~ Offi~'$ engineer their relationships Registration Fee: $95
politically powerful women in ~,~hi~ I~ ~ II~ll~ with their constituency. The This workshop will explore 1:30 p.m. ~ 5:00 p.m.
America. Organizational 9:00 a.m. - Noon best way to mm adversaries a new stage in the growth of Registration Fee: $95
downsizing and the globaliza- Registration Fee: $95 into collaborators is to create our democracy in which citi- Globalization is the process
tion of the economy are result- As an elected official, ongoing win-win partnerships zens are enthusiastically forced by global flows ofpeo-
ing in smaller, flatter, organi- building positive relations with based on mutual benefit, sup- becoming involved in tackling pie, information, trade, and
zations in which employees the media is the key to getting port, and understanding. Upon America's biggest problems, capital. It is accelerated by
work closely with each other your messages across with the completing this workshop, you What are the skills citizens technology, potentially harm-
and with their leadership, impact you want. In this will be able to use a three-step need in order to participate ful to the environment, and
Effective leadership styles for workshop, you will leam spe- communication process for effectively in the "living driven by multinational corpo-
this changing workplace focus cific techniques for responding turning adversaries into collab- democracy?" Further, what rations. 9/hat are globaliza-
more on collaboration and to hostile or difficult questions, orators and a six-step process skills do local officials need to tion's effects on cities and
empowerment and less on creating concise and effective for creating win-win partner- understand and encourage towns? How do local leaders
command and control, press releases, and holding ships. You will also learn effective citizen involvement? deal with the economic, tech-
Engage in a dynamic discus- well-attended and timely press proven strategies for running Join with fellow elected offi- nological, political, and cultur-
sion of the challenge of devel- conferences. This dynamic meetings to achieve your cials to share ideas for promot- al implications of globaliza-
oping a collaborative leader- and interactive workshop has objectives and gain ownership ing involvement, and learn ten tion? This workshop will help
ship style and putting these received the highest ratings at of your vision, and for build- core skills, or "arts of democ- you answer these questions,
skills into practice in your previous NLC conferences, ing trust, support, and under- racy," for leading the way plus learn how government
community. The instructor is The instructor is Karen Kalish, standing within your con- toward the "living democra- and business can partner as
Toni Bemay, PhD., Principal, President of Kalish stituency. Larry S. Julian, cy." Frances Moore Lappe, part of the collective leader-
The Leadership Equation Communications. President of The Julian Group, Author of Diet For A Small ship among the world's peo-
Institute. This seminar is I1~ ~ ~ will lead the seminar. Planet, and Co-Director of ples. The instructor is Dr.
co-sponsored by Women in
Municipal Government ~ 1[~4111{ol~ ][lo f, olllll#~illll~ ~ The Center for Living George C. Lodge, Professor of
9:00 a.m. - Noon I~ ~ Democracy; and Paul Martin Business Administration,
(VOMG). Registration Fee: $95 ~ DuBois, Co-Director of The Harvard Business School.
In the face of social, politi- ~ Center for Living Democracy This seminar is co-
SA]'URI}AY cai, and economic change, 9:00 a.m. - Noon will facilitate this session, sponsored by the
~}11{~11~1~11~ ~ cooperation between elected Registration Fee: $95 ~ll. ,~l~lil~j ~ International Union of Local
Full-day Seminar officials and professional As an elected official, you [lm~, ~ ~ Authorities (IULA).
¥l]. ~ ~ l~ ~ administrators is more critical interact both formally and ~~ ~
Ils~es~l~--~ than ever. Effective and pro- informally with people of ~ ~1 ,h~ ~1
ductive council-manager rela- many backgrounds and cul- ~ ! ~ ~
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. tionships develop through the tures. This workshop will 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $145 deliberate efforts of coun- explore how to communicate Registration Fee: $95
in this era of transition, cilmembers and managers to effectively with constituents, In addition to all of your
organizations and individuals communicate openly and hon- colleagues, or employees who other responsibilities, as a
AIRPORT INFORMATION routes take you to many downtown receive a detailed brochure about HOST CITY CLOSING EVENT
locations, including The Alamo, these special events with their regis-
San Antonio Intemational Airport is Spanish Governor's Palace, La tration confirmations. Preliminary Come and experience San Antonio
13 miles from the downtown River Villita, St. Paul Square, Southwest plans include: and its colorful history in one single
Walk and is directly linked via Craft Center, Institute of Texan A day-long visit to Nuevo exciting event.
expressway. Delegates may ride the Cultures, and the King William area. Laredo just across the border in ~ A little bit of Texas
shuttle, take a taxicab, or rent a car toDowntown shopping is made easy Mexico. The program will include a ~, A little bit of Mexico
get to the hotels, with the streetcar traveling past major guided tour of the shops and market, ~ Some of Spain and France
STAR SHUTTLE stores. Fare is 50 cents, lunch, and plenty of time for shop- ~ And a whole lot of San
For reservations-210/341-6000 Please call VIA's Downtown ping. Antonio
Fares: One way $6 adults; children Information Center at 210-227-2020 A visit to the LBJ Ranch near
under six are free. for information on all public trans- Johnson City, Texas, which is still a Learn how to do the Texas
TAXIS portation. Fares are based on travel working ranch, followed by a stop at two-step or dance to Conjunto
Metered service based on $2.80 distance, nearby Fredricksburg, Texas, an Music. Enjoy everything from
Texas caviar to quesadillas and cat-
for the first mile and $1.10 for each fish fingers.
additional mile. The time to the cen- In other words, experience a
tral business district is approximately real Texas party with many surprises.
15 minutes with an average fare You all come!!!
being about $12 plus tip. Four ride
for the price of one. Price subject to
change.
SPECIAL
TRAVELING AROUHD AIRFARE DISCOUNTS
THE CITY ON THE VIA TO
METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SAN ANTONIO
SERVICE
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF
There are many forms oftransporta- CITIES
tion for traveling around San 1996 CONGRESS OF CITIES
Antonio. Whether you want to travel DECEMBER 7 - 10, 1996
the scenic mute downtown on the
trolley car or by horsedrawn car- historic town founded in 1846 by NLC has named Travel One as
riages or by river shuttle, the choice RIVER SHUTTLE German immigrants, the official travel coordinator
is yours. If you want to experience A tour of another piece of and American, Delta, United,
the public transportation'system, The River Shuttle provides a quick Germany set deep in the Texas hill and US Air as the official can/-
there axe 95 regular bus mutes, and and scenic water taxi to restaurants country, New Braunfels, a planned ers for the 1996 Congress of
four San Antonio downtown street- and hotels along the River Walk. community established by German Cities and Exposition in San
car routes that travel to every major River taxis are available by reserva- immigrants in 1845. Antonio. Specially negotiated
tourist attraction and business in the tion for $4 plus tax for adults and $1 A "made in San Antonio shop- 5% and 10% discounted air-
central business district, VIA makes for children five and under. Tickets ping tour" featuring visits to craft fares will be offered when you
may be purchased in advance at sev- centers, a print factory, and the Pace book your travel through:
travel around the city very easy and
pleasurable. There are express routes eral downtown hotels and restau- Picante Sauce headquarters in San
from the downtown area to the dif- rants. Price is subject to change. Antonio. TRAVEL ONE
fer~nt theme parks. A tour of neighborhoods and
If you are looking for a new ACTIVITIES FORSPOUSE, landmarks that highlight San
experience, downtown travel is a GUESTS,AND YOUTH Antonio's diverse cultm'e including
the Spanish Governor's Palace, the
breeze on the VIA Streetcar. Hop on City officials are also planning a King William German District, and 24 Hour Assistance,
board an open air, authentic repro- variety of special activities for spous-the Mission San Jose, known as the 7 (lays a week
duction of a rail streetcar which trav-
es, guests, and youth during the con- Queen of Missions. Identify yourself as:
eled the streets of San Antonio more ference. All delegates will A Congress of Cities Attendee
than 50 years ago. Four streetcar
GENERAL METHODS OF PAYMEH~ Mail your form and payment to: 1996, and are subject to a $50 cancel- Associate Member -- Fur-profit cor-
INFORMATION Conference Registration Fee may he NLC Conference Registration lation fee. No partial refunds will be porations and non-profit organizations
paid for by credit card (Mastercard or Center made if you decide not to attend par- (including universities, libraries, non-
Every delegate, guest, speaker, VISA), check, voucher, or purchase P.O. Box 85080 ticular functions, municipal govemments, and regional
representative of the media, and order. Lockbox 4053 To guarantee your mom, all hotels councils) that pay dues directly to
any other conference participant Voucher and/or purchase order Richmond, VA 23285 require a one night deposit plus lax, NLC.
must complete this form in full payments must be received within 30 Overnight your form and payment to: per mom 14 days prior to your arrival. Indlroct Member m Officials and
days of receipt of the NLC conference NLC Registration Center This is required even if you plan to staff fi.om cities that pay dues only to
to be registered and to be registration acknowledgment. NO Two Vintage I~rl~ Suite 200 amve before 6:00 p.m. All ungtmran- their state municipal leagues and not
assigned a hotel room. VOUCHER OR PURCHASE 45365 Vintage Park Plaza teed reservations 14 days prior to directly to NLC.
· Payment must be received in ORDER REQUEST WILL BE Sterling, Virginia 20166 arrival will be cancelled.
ACCEPTED AFl'ER THE Fax (Visa and MasterCard payments No mail registrations will be Other -- Anyone (officials, staff,
full prior to hotel assignment NOVEMBER 1 CUTOFF DATE. only are accepted by fhx): accepted with a postmark later than individuals) or any organization (enti-
and registration processing. (703) 318-7568 November 1. Alter this date you ty) that does not pay dues to NLC or
NO REGISTRATION WILL ~ must register on-site, state municipal leagues.
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BE PROCESSED WITH- · NLC accepts credit card ~ ~'qd$~di[~ ~~ JUST ONE OF THE BENEFITS OF NLC
OUT ACCOMPANYING guarantees only for your hotel. ~ l~[~,~J~,,$ ·E·BERSHIP. TO FIHD OUT IF
PAYMENT IN FULL. · If you wish to guarantee your September 27, 1996: Direct ·ember -- Officials and staff YOUR COMMUNITY IS A DIRECT
· hotel by check, voucher, or pur- Postmark deadline for early regis- from cities that pay dues directly to MEMBER CITY, OR TO RECEII/~
· All requests for registration, chase order, ~amntee tration NLC as well as to their state municipal ·EMBEI~HIP INFORHITION,
hotel, and changes must be in directly to the hotel once ~ Hovember !, 1996: leagues. Pl/J~E CII.L THE NLC ·tff/IBER~HIP
writing (no telephone requests received a hotel cunfmnation. This Postmark deadline for advance rug- OFFICE AT (202)626-3190
accepted), method of~guarantee will not delag istration, hotel requests, and
our housth assi ent. requested changes to existing hotel ~NFIIR~N~ R~GI~'~ON I~T~
· On-site registration fee's and · All checks must be submitted to accommodations. Alter this date
special events fees must be the hotel no later than 14 days in you must register on-site. Early* Advance** On-Site
paid in full at the time of regis- advance of your arrival date to Hovember 8t 1996: Direct Member and $355 $390 $425
tration. Payment may be guarantee your accommodations. Postmark deadline for cancella- Associate Member
made by credit card, cash, or if accommodations are not guaran- tions. Indirect Member $445 $490 $535
teed 14 days in advance, the reser-
check. NLC will not bill for vation will be cancelled. I~[~.R~ ~~g'~ Other $515 $575 $610
registration or special events. · All government purchase orders, ~ ~ ~]~J~![~
· The $25 spouse/guest fee is vouchers, or claims must be sub- ~I~ Spouse/Guest $25 $25 $25
non-refundable, mitred to the hotels FOUR
WEEKS prior to your arrival, and All requests for cancellation must be in * Postmarked by September 27, 1996
are subject to hotel approval, writing, postmarked by November 8, **Postmarked by November 1,1996
SAN ANTONIO HOTELS
All of the hotels are in close proximi- 6. The Hya~ Regeno/hn and NLC has blocked 250 rooms.
ty to the convention center. The llntonio is located 3 blocks from the The hotel has two restaurants, a full
hotels range in prices and amenities, convention center, and NLC has service spa, and pool.
Listed below is a brief description of blocked 550 rooms. The hotel has 12. The Plaza San A~tonio is a
each hotel property, two restaurants, an exercise room, four-star, four-diamond service hotel
!. The Cr~kett Hotel and pool. located 2 blocks from the convention
is 2 1/2 blocks from the convention 7. hi l~nslon del Rio center, and NLC has blocked 150
center, and NLC has blocked 175 is a four-star, four-diamond Spanish rooms. The hotel has two restaurants,
guest rooms. The hotel has two colonial mansion located 5 blocks pool, a health club, tennis, bicycles,
restaurants, pool, and jacuzzi. ~om the convention center, and NLC and courtyards with exotic birds.
2. The Hampton inn is located 4 has blocked 200 rooms· The hotel ! 3. The Ramada Emib/Morgan is
blocks froro the convention center, has two restaurants, 24-hour room located 3 blocks from the convention
and NLC has blocked 75 rooms. The service and twice daily maid service, center, and NLC has blocked 140
hotel has complimentary continental 8. I~ Quinta Convention Center is rooms. The hotel has two restaurants,
breakfast and a pool. located 1 1/2 blocks from the conven- an outdoor pool, hot tub spa, and an
3. Hilton Palado dui Rio tion center, and NLC has blocked 150 exercise room.
is located directly across the street rooms. The renovated hotel has !~. The Sheraton Gunter is locat-
from the convention center, and NLC complimentary continental bma~ast, ed 7 blocks from the convention cMn-
has blocked 400 rooms. The hotel 9. The Marriott Rivercenter ter, and NLC has blocked 200 rooms.
has four restaurants, an exercise is an award winning, four-star rating, The hotel has two restaurants, an
· room, pool, and a business center, full-service hotel located across the exercise room with nautilus equip-
4. The Holiday Inn Riverwalk is street from the convention center, and ment, heated pool, and jacuzzi.
located 7 blocks from the convention NLC has blocked 900 rooms· The 15. The newly-renovated Crowne
center, and NLC has.blocked 200 hotel has three restaurants, an execu- Plaza St. lhlthony is located 6
rooms. The hotel has two restaurants, rive fitness center, and two pools, blocks from the convention center,
a fitness room, two pools, and !0. The Marriott River~alk is and NLC has blocked 200 rooms.
whirlpool, located directly across the street from The hotel has two restaurants, a fit-
5. Homewood Suites is located 4 the convention center, and NLC has ness center, and pool.
blocks from the convention center, blocked 400 rooms. The hotel has I 6. The Sumner Suites is located 4
· and NLC has blocked 70 suites· two restaurants and a food court blocks from the convention center,
Each suite has a kitchen, sleeper sofa, (Pizza Hut, Gourmet Bean, and and NLC has blocked 80 suites. The
bedroom, and the hotel has a fimess Burger King), a health club, and two suites include a living room with
center, pool, jacuzzi and offers a pools, sleeper sofa, bedroom, mini-kitchen,
complimentary continental breakfast. ] L The Meager Hotel is located and a work area. The hotel has a
2 blocks fi.om the convention center, complimentary continental breakfast.
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CUTOFF DATE SEPTEMBER 27,1996
BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
July 17, 1996
TO: Jake Wager
FROM: David Lyman'~~
SUBJECT: Business Appreciation Week
A meeting was held July 15 to discuss Business Appreciation Week with representatives from
the following organizations: Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce, African American Network and Small Business Development Center. It was decided
that this activity would be held the week of September 16.
The first activity of the week, the Mayor's news conference, will be held on Monday,
September 16, at 10:00am at the Development Services Building. The exact location will depend
on where the banner or sign is located on the building. Each of the organizations mentioned will
have at least three people in attendance to support the event. We are exploring the pros and cons
of a banner vs. a painted-on sign with experts in these fields; we should have a recommended
course of action once we have accurate information on cost, preparation time, and installation.
The second activity of the week, the town hall meeting, will be held on Wednesday,
September 18. It was strongly suggested that since the audience is being limited to fifty
attendees, that the event should be televised because it would serve as being very informative to
the general public as well as business professionals that are not able to attend. Our next step is
to contact a television station and determine their interest in covering the town hall meeting. Ray
Watson and Chris Westerkamp were mentioned as contacts. Should we decide to televise this,
the location would be dependent upon input from the station and would need to be able to allow
for approximately fifty audience members, a panel of 9, and have good acoustics for those
covering the event. Each organization will send to us by July 31 a list of possible businesses who
should be invited. It was also suggested we reduce the number of panel members to police
protection, fire protection, environmental health (county), planning & building (code .: ' ~
enforcement), street lighting, maintenance, sweeping, garbage pickup graffiti removal, utilities,
and SJVUAPCD. The other organizations previously mentioned to provide possible panel
members -- Small Business Development Center, including SCORE, Mid State Development
Corporation, Employers' Training Resource, Greater Bakersfield Chamber, Hispanic Chamber,
African American Network and DBA -- will have representatives in the audience should.`: :' . '_ ~, ': i _. _
questions be directed in their respective areas.
It was strongly suggested by the groups with which we met that the awards ceremony be
cancelled. Such a ceremony would conflict with the Hispanic Chamber awards later that month
and the fact that the Chamber and African American Network also sponsor similar awards.
Instead, it was suggested that we spotlight different businesses through the use of Public Service
Announcements (PSA's) to run on radio, television, and in the Bakersfield Californian during
Business Appreciation Week.
As for the Bakersfield at a Glance cards, it was mentioned that John Meroski is coordinating a
similar effort by the Image Committee of Future Bakersfield. I will contact him to discuss
whether the idea we are perusing is in conflict with his committee's efforts.
Clyde E Reynolds
6305 Manchester Ln
MEMORANDUM
July 5, 1996
TO: Randy Fidler, Chief Code Enforcement Officer
FROM: Tony DeMarco, Code Enforcement Officer
SUBJECT: Nuisance Abatement 7728 Wible Road/APN 373-060-06 (WF0008712)
On July 5, 1996, Bakersfield Police Officers and I responded to investigate an ongoing problem of
a junkyard and auto shop being conducted otit of an R-1 zone. Upon arrival, the detectives and I
made contact with the occupant, Bradley Ray Raymond.
During the course of the inspection and investigation, approximately 14 motorbikes were observed
in various stages of disrepair. The cycles, were located in and around a detached building at the rear
of the property. Upon checking the plates and vehicle identification numbers of the cycles, two came
back as stolen. Mr. Raymond was arrested for:
· Possession of stolen property
· Operating a junkyard out of an R-1 zone
· Operating an auto bike shop out of an R-1 zone
· Maintaining motor equipment on unpaved surface (refer to BPD Case//96-25378)
In addition to the zoning 'violations, two illegal additions were observed:
· 200 square foot detached building at rear property line
· Illegal utility room added on to main residence
Mr. Raymond advised us that he and his girlfriend lived at 7728 Wible Road for approximately four
years. Mr. Raymond stated that the property owner was May Joseph of Nipomo, California.
After further research of the County tax roll, I determined that Mildred May Joseph, 131 El Cerrito
Drive, Nipomo, CA 93444 to be the owner. Mrs. Joseph was directed to stop all auto repair, remove
junkyard and remove illegal additions or obtain a special inspection.
TD:km
cc: Councilmember Mark Salvaggio
Dennis Fidler, Building Director
LJUL I 7 t996
MEMORANDUM
July 5, 1996
TO: Randy Fidler, Chief Code Enforcement Officer
FROM: Tony DeMarco, Code Enforcement Officer
SUBJECT: 7725 Wible Road - Actual Address is 7821 Wible Road (APN 373-040-10)
A violation notice was sent by mail to the property owner, Mildred May Joseph, 131 El Cerdto Drive,
Nipomo, CA 93444.
The property owner has been ordered to maintain all auto repair/junkyard operations within fenced
area of garage.
TD:km
I cc: Councilmember Salvaggio
Dennis Fidler, Building Director
~'"- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SUPERVISORS SUE DAVIS
ROY ASHBURN District No. 1 Clerk of Board of Supe~lsom
STEVE A. PEREZ DIitrtct No. 2 Kern County Administrative Center
BARBARA PATRICK DIItrlct No. 3 1115 Truxtun Avenue. 5th Floor
KENNETH W. PETERSON Dlatrlct No. 4 Bskerltteld. California 93301
MARY K. SHELL District No. 5 Telephone (805)861-2167
July 11, 1996
The Honorable Charles Poochigian, Chairman
Assembly Committee on Appropriations
State Capitol Building - Room 2114
Sacramento, Ca 95814
Dear Assembly Member Poochigian:
The Kern County Board of Supervisors urges members of the Assembly Commi~_ee 9n._
Appropriations to approve SB 2023 (Costa, D-Fresno). This legislation would provide regulatory,
tax and other incentives for private investment and employment in, economically depressed zones
through a single statewide program to be administered by the California Trade and Commerce
Agency.
As you know, there are currently two similar incentive programs aimed at promoting business
location in economically disadvantaged areas of California. The Employment and Economic
Incentive Act of 1984 provides for the designation of geographic areas as "program areas'"based on
certain criteria (i.e., high density unemployment, economic dislocation or distress, pockets of
poverty, etc.) and authorizes the Trade and Commerce Agency to designate nine such areas
statewide. The Enterprise Zone Act of 1984 provides for the designation of geographic areas as
enterprise zones based on specified findings that the areas are depressed and in need of private
sector investment.
SB 2023 would repeal these two programs and combine the most successful elements'bt each into
a single program with one set of incentives. A primary goal of the measure is to retain the concept
of the program area hiring tax credit, but make it more workable for businesses. If enacted, SB 2023
will result in a greater number of low-income employees being hired because the Trade and
Commerce Agency will be better able to market and administer a unified program. This should
enable California to be more competitive with other states in attracting and retaining businesses.
S 20,_o pa,~,.d-uut-of u~e ~,a~e w~d~ su'o~g o~parnsan support. -
For these reasons, we ask members of the Committee to support SB 2023.
Sincerely,
Barbara Patrick, Chairman
Kern County Board of Supervisors
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cc: Kern County Commtmity Development Program Department
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California State Association of Counties I 5 1996
CITY MANAGER'S OFFiC:~