September 14, 2004

SUBJECT: Council Position on League of California Cities’ 2004 Annual Resolutions

This report transmits the League of California Cities Annual Conference Resolutions Packet (Attachment A) and a chart containing a brief overview of each resolution, including: source, review committee, subject, summary, and staff recommendation (Attachment B). Staff recommends that Council approve the positions as outlined in Attachment B.

Each year the League of California Cities (LCC) transmits its annual conference resolution packet to cities prior to the League’s Annual Conference. To assist Council in preparing for the League Conference, staff reviews the proposed resolutions and provides Council with recommended positions on each resolution.

If Council adopts staff recommendations, the positions are to be considered as guidance on how to vote the City's position for Councilmembers serving on policy committees, the resolutions committee and for the City's voting delegate.

General Plan Goal 7.3.C: Participate in intergovernmental activities, including national, state, and regional groups, in order to represent the City’s interest, influence policy and regulations, and enhance awareness.

DISCUSSION

Attachment A contains copies of the two proposed resolutions for consideration at the League of California Cities’ 2004 Annual Conference, to be held in Sacramento on September 17-19. Attachment B provides a brief overview of each resolution including staff recommendations. Staff recommends that Council support both resolutions.

The League’s regional representative has indicated that Resolution #1, "Resolution Amending Bylaws of the League of California Cities" would not significantly impact Sunnyvale. Staff’s recommendation supporting Resolution #1 is based on the past practice of supporting League bylaw amendments that do not materially impact the City. Resolution #2, "Resolution Relating to Encouraging Healthier Lifestyles for Children, Adults, and Seniors in Cities Throughout California," is supported by Recreation Sub-Element 6.1D: "Provide opportunities for high quality leisure involvement which promotes the physical and mental well being of the community and ensures equal opportunity for participation."

The relevant policy committees will meet to review each resolution and make recommendations on Friday, September 17, 2004. The General Resolutions Committee will consider the recommendations from the policy committees at 1:30 PM on Saturday, September 18. The General Assembly will convene at 9:30 AM on Sunday, September 19.

A separate, detailed Council schedule will be provided to Council in their annual Conference packets.

The resolutions will not have a direct fiscal impact on the City.

This report was included in the publication and posting of the Council agenda on the City’s official notice bulletin board, the City’s web page, and the San Jose Mercury News. This report is also available at the Sunnyvale Public Library and the City Clerk’s Office.

ALTERNATIVES

1. Council approves the resolution positions as recommended by staff.

2. Council amends and approves the resolution positions as recommended by staff.

3. Council takes no action on the resolution positions as this time.

4. Other action as directed by Council.

Staff recommends Alternative #1.

Prepared by:

Peter Bassett
Legislative Analyst

Reviewed by:

Coryn Campbell
Manager, Intergovernmental Relations

Approved by:

Amy Chan
City Manager

A.  League of California Cities Annual Conference Resolutions Packet (pdf format)
B.  2004 Resolution Summary