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in accordance with nationally recognized professional accounting and auditing standards. The League’s Mission Statement is “to expand and protect local control for cities through education
<br />and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.” In addition, the Strategic Priorities for 2012, as adopted by the League Board of Directors, are to: 1) Support Sustainable
<br />and Secure Public Employee Pensions and Benefits: Work in partnership with state leaders and other stakeholders to promote sustainable and secure public pensions and other post-employment
<br />benefits (OPEBs) to help ensure responsive and affordable public services for the people of our state and cities. 2) Promote Local Control for Strong Cities: Support or oppose legislation
<br />and proposed constitutional amendments based on whether they advance maximum local control by city governments over city revenues,
<br />20 land use, redevelopment and other private activities to advance the public health, safety and welfare of city residents. 3) Build Strong Partnerships for a Stronger Golden State:
<br />Collaborate with other public and private groups and leaders to reform the structure and governance, and promote transparency, fiscal integrity, and responsiveness of our state government
<br />and intergovernmental system. >>>>>>>>>> 2. RESOLUTION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SUPPORTING TOUGHER LAWS RELATED TO INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
<br />Source: San Diego County Division Referred To: Public Safety Policy Committee Recommendation to General Resolutions Committee: WHEREAS, technology has brought significant changes to
<br />our society over the past two decades, many of which have had a positive effect on our quality of life while some have threatened the safety and well-being of our young children; and
<br />WHEREAS, the internet has made victimization of children easier than ever before; and WHEREAS, the internet has also significantly increased the availability of child pornography, with
<br />more than 6.5 million images being shared via the internet , compared to only a few hundred photos less than a generation ago; and WHEREAS, some see viewing child pornography as a “victimless
<br />crime,” however these images are never completely eradicated from the internet and the victims continue to have their horrific photos viewed over and over again by pedophiles for sexual
<br />gratification; and WHEREAS, in 2007 the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported it had identified 9.6 million images and videos of child pornography and believed
<br />there were millions more not identified; and WHEREAS, in the 2006 Butner Redux Study, 98 percent of convicted child pornographers had molested children before their capture; and WHEREAS,
<br />the United States is the number one producer and consumer of child pornography in the world, with more than 624,000 child pornography users identified nationwide. NOW THEREFORE BE IT
<br />RESOLVED RESOLVED by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled at the Annual Conference in San Diego, September 7, 2012, that the League of California Cities:
<br />1. Desires to increase public awareness and educate others about the critical issue of internet crimes against children statewide. 2. Requests the League advocate for the State Legislature
<br />to adopt tougher laws for child pornographers.
<br />21 3. Requests the League advocate for additional and more permanent funding for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Forces (ICAC) statewide.//////////Background Information on Resolution
<br />No. 2 Source: San Diego County Division Background: Technology has brought significant changes to our society over the past two decades. While most have had a positive effect on our
<br />quality of life, many have threatened the safety and well-being of our young children. The internet has made victimization of children much easier than ever before. Today, pedophiles
<br />can network with one another online, encourage one another to commit crimes against children, and share tips on evading law enforcement. Worse yet, they often use the internet – social
<br />media sites, in particular – to find and prey on young children. Many times, these innocent children are lured away from their homes by these perpetrators and never seen again. The internet
<br />has also significantly increased the availability of child pornography. More than 6.5 million child abuse images are being shared via the internet today. Before this technology was in
<br />place, the number of photos available numbered in the few hundreds. While some see viewing child pornography as a “victimless crime,” nothing could be further from the truth. One study
<br />showed that 98 percent of convicted child pornographers had molested children before being captured (Butner Redux Study, 2006). Additionally, these images can never be completely eradicated
<br />from the internet once they are placed online. Therefore, victims continue to suffer the irrevocable damage of knowing their horrific photos are being viewed over and over again for
<br />sexual gratification by pedophiles. Many believe these horrendous crimes happen mostly in other countries. Sadly, the United States is the number one producer and consumer of child pornography
<br />in the world, and American children are the primary victims. More than 624,000 child pornography users have been identified nationwide and thousands of these reside in San Diego County.
<br />While the internet is exploited by these predators to harm children, it ironically is the same tool used by law enforcement to track down and arrest these criminals. Your help is urgently
<br />needed to secure resources for this effort, increase public awareness, work to support tougher laws and educate others on this critical issue. While San Diego has one of the nation’s
<br />61 ICAC task forces, its six trained investigators are overwhelmed with cases due to funding shortfalls. With your help, these predators can be taken off the street and our children
<br />will be safer. Here is what needs to be done: Change state law. The current "wobbler" (misdemeanor and felony) wording should be eliminated. All child pornography charges should be made
<br />a straight felony. Strengthen sentencing. State sentencing on child pornography cases needs to be more in line with
<br />22 federal sentencing. Toughen discovery statutes. State discovery statutes should be amended to comply with the Adam Walsh Act. Child pornography is contraband that is easily reproduced
<br />and should be treated as such. Change pornography evidence rules. Stop the practice of giving copies of child pornography evidence to the defense. Instead, provide the defense a secure
<br />area where they can view the evidence but not take procession of it. Strike current law about possession/distribution of child pornography. Currently, state law allows for a defendant's
<br />conviction for possession and distribution of child pornography to be set aside if he/she has complied with all probation conditions, pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4. Strengthen
<br />disclosure laws. If applying for any job other than public office, licensure by any state or local agency, or for contracting with the state lottery, a convicted possessor of child pornography
<br />does not need to disclose their prior conviction. That allows people who have been convicted of possessing or dealing in photos of child exploitation to get closer to children. PC 1203.4
<br />already has exceptions for convictions of PC 286(c), 288, 288a(c), 2813.5, 289m, felony 261.5(d) and 42001(b) of the Vehicle Code. These convictions may not be set aside per PC 1203.4
<br />and must always be disclosed. PC 311.1, 311.2, 311.3, 311.4, 311.10 and 311.11 should be added to the list of charges to which this type of relief does not apply. Update reporting laws.
<br />The existing mandatory reporting law should be updated to include librarians and computer technicians. Provide permanent funding for ICAC. Significantly more permanent funding is needed
<br />for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Forces (lCAC’s). They are tasked with investigating crimes against children involving electronic devices. The crimes include child pornography,
<br />child molestation and peer-to-peer bullying. ICAC task force’s are severely undersized and underfunded to keep up with the magnitude of the growing problem. Increase public awareness.
<br />Public awareness of the issue needs be heightened particularly to parents and children as well as all public officials and the community in order to protect our children against these
<br />unspeakable crimes. //////////League of California Cities Staff Analysis on Resolution No. 2 Staff: Dorothy Holzem, Assoc. Legislative Representative, (916) 658-8214 Committee: Public
<br />Safety Policy Committee Summary: This Resolution seeks to increase public awareness of the prevalence of internet crimes against children. To help promote this goal, the Resolution requests
<br />the League of California Cities advocate for legislation that creates tougher laws for child pornographers and provides additional, more permanent funding for Internet Crimes Against
<br />Children (ICAC) Task Forces. Background: According to the Resolution sponsors, the U.S. Census Bureau (2005) estimates that there are over 24.5 million internet users in the United States
<br />between the ages of 10 and 17. They cite that the rapid growth of internet accessibility has brought forth helpful tools for our children and youth. Unfortunately, it has also brought
<br />with it the increased potential for online victimization including unwanted exposure to sexual material, unwanted sexual solicitations, and online harassment.
<br />23 The Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Program was created to help federal, state and local law enforcement agencies enhance their investigative responses to offenders who use
<br />the internet, online communication systems, or computer technology to sexually exploit children. The program is funded by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile
<br />Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The program is a national network of 61 coordinated task forces representing over 3,000 federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial
<br />agencies. These agencies are engaged in proactive investigations, forensic investigations, and criminal prosecutions. In FY 2009, ICAC Program received $25 million under the Omnibus
<br />Appropriation Act to support ICAC task forces, training, and technical assistance. The ICAC Program received an additional $50 million through the American Reinvestment and Recovery
<br />Act to support ICAC task forces, training, technical assistance, and research. In each of the past two fiscal years, the program received $30 million nationally. Existing California
<br />law addresses the policy area extensively in the areas of solicitation, pornography, and harassment with additional penalties often levied when the victim is a minor less than 14 years
<br />of age. Internet-based crimes against minors have been a popular topic in recent legislative proposals especially as new web-based technology is brought into the market. Legislation
<br />has included both increased penalties and greater protections or remedies for victims. Fiscal Impact: Unknown. No direct fiscal impact to city general funds. Existing League Policy:
<br />Related to this Resolution, existing policy offers: The League believes that the children of California must be recognized as our state’s most valuable resource. Their development, education,
<br />and well-being are key to our state’s future. Further, it is essential that each child have the support needed to become a productive citizen in the world of the 21st Century. The League
<br />supports the promotion of public safety through stiffer penalties for violent offenders. The League’s Mission Statement is “to expand and protect local control for cities through education
<br />and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.” In addition, the Strategic Priorities for 2012, as adopted by the League Board of Directors, are to: 1) Support Sustainable
<br />and Secure Public Employee Pensions and Benefits: Work in partnership with state leaders and other stakeholders to promote sustainable and secure public pensions and other post-employment
<br />benefits (OPEBs) to help ensure responsive and affordable public services for the people of our state and cities. 2) Promote Local Control for Strong Cities: Support or oppose legislation
<br />and proposed constitutional amendments based on whether they advance maximum local control by city governments over city revenues, land use, redevelopment and other private activities
<br />to advance the public health, safety and welfare of city residents. 3) Build Strong Partnerships for a Stronger Golden State: Collaborate with other public and private groups and leaders
<br />to reform the structure and governance, and promote transparency, fiscal integrity, and responsiveness of our state government and intergovernmental system. >>>>>>>>>>
<br />24 5. A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MISSION FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES Source: League Public Safety Policy Committee Referred To: Public Safety Policy Committee Recommendation
<br />to General Resolutions Committee: WHEREAS, emergency management is a basic responsibility of city government and a fundamental duty of all city employees; and WHEREAS, prepared, disaster
<br />resilient communities save lives, prevent injuries, protect property, promote economic stability, and rapid recovery; and WHEREAS, employees who have a family plan and supplies will
<br />be more likely to stay at work or come to work after an emergency incident; and WHEREAS, the National Incident Management System (NIMS) provides guidelines and requirements to ensure
<br />a national coordinated emergency response system, including training requirements; and WHEREAS, the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) provides the foundation for California
<br />cities to ensure a state-wide coordinated, standardized emergency response system. SEMS is intended to be flexible and adaptable to the needs of all emergency responders in California;
<br />and WHEREAS, emergency managers are responsible for promoting and encouraging personal, family and community preparedness and readiness. It is critical to focus on and support public
<br />education and training to ensure that the public understands that government entities may need time to recover from disaster situations, and to spread the message that disaster resilience,
<br />or the ability to recover from a disaster situation, requires participation from the whole community; and WHEREAS, The League of California Cities (League) recognizes that cities, counties
<br />and the state do not have the reserves to support residents with food, water, and other necessary supplies after an “emergency event”. Now, therefore let it be RESOLVED, at the League
<br />General Assembly, assembled at the League Annual Conference on September 7, 2012, in San Diego, that the League encourages cities to actively pursue employee and resident emergency preparedness.
<br />In addition, the League encourages cities to actively engage residents in emergency preparedness programs that promote creating a family plan, including having supplies of food and water,
<br />in the promotion of self-reliance. //////////League of California Cities Staff Analysis on Resolution No. 5 Staff: Dorothy Holzem, Assoc. Legislative Representative, (916) 658-8214 Committee:
<br />Public Safety Policy Committee Summary: This Resolution seeks to create a clear statement of support for emergency preparedness in the League of California Cities existing policy and
<br />guiding principles. Specifically, it requests that the League encourages cities to actively pursue employee and resident emergency preparedness and to engage residents in
<br />25 emergency preparedness programs that promote creating a family plan, that includes provisions for supplies of food and water, in the promotion of self-reliance, with the ultimate
<br />goal of creating “disaster resilient” cities. Background: This resolution was brought to the Public Safety Policy Committee by that committee’s Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Subcommittee
<br />to create a clear statement of support for emergency response, management, and recovery efforts as a community. While the League has extensive policy that supports related activities,
<br />there is no explicit statement of support in the existing policy or guiding principles. In addition, numerous articles in Western City Magazine, the League’s monthly publication, have
<br />featured case studies and best practices about emergency response and disaster preparedness. This topic has been a key component of the Public Safety Committee’s work program for the
<br />last five years. Fiscal Impact: Unknown. This Resolution does not seek to create new requirements for the League or cities. Possible costs to cities that take steps to educate community
<br />members about disaster preparedness could be off-set by future limited damage and loss of life or injury due to those preparedness efforts. Existing League Policy: Related to this Resolution,
<br />existing policy provides: The League supports the 2-1-1 California telephone service as a non-emergency, human and community services and disaster information resource. The League supports
<br />“Good Samaritan” protections that include both medical and non-medical care when applicable to volunteer emergency, law enforcement, and disaster recovery personnel. The League also
<br />supports providing “Good Samaritan” protections to businesses that voluntarily place automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on their premises to reduce barriers to AED accessibility
<br />The League supports activities to develop and implement statewide integrated public safety communication systems that facilitate interoperability and other shared uses of public safety
<br />spectrum with local state and federal law enforcement, fire, emergency medical and other public safety agencies. The League supports a single, efficient, performance-based state department
<br />(the California Emergency Management Agency) to be responsible for overseeing and coordinating emergency preparedness, response, recovery and homeland security activities. The League
<br />supports disaster recovery legislation that includes mitigation for losses experienced by local government. The League’s Mission Statement is “to expand and protect local control for
<br />cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.” In addition, the Strategic Priorities for 2012, as adopted by the League Board of Directors,
<br />are to: 1) Support Sustainable and Secure Public Employee Pensions and Benefits: Work in partnership with state leaders and other stakeholders to promote sustainable and secure public
<br />pensions and other post-employment benefits (OPEBs) to help ensure responsive and affordable public services for the people of our state and cities. 2) Promote Local Control for Strong
<br />Cities: Support or oppose legislation and proposed constitutional amendments based on whether they advance maximum local control by city governments over city revenues,
<br />26 land use, redevelopment and other private activities to advance the public health, safety and welfare of city residents. 3) Build Strong Partnerships for a Stronger Golden State:
<br />Collaborate with other public and private groups and leaders to reform the structure and governance, and promote transparency, fiscal integrity, and responsiveness of our state government
<br />and intergovernmental system. >>>>>>>>>> RESOLUTION REFERRED TO REVENUE AND TAXATION POLICY COMMITTEE A RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION
<br />THAT WOULD CORRECT INEFFICIENCIES IN THE AUDIT SYSTEM, DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND INEQUITIES IN THE FORMULAS FOR DISTRIBUTING COURT ORDERED ARREST AND CITATION FINES, FEES AND ASSESSMENTS
<br />GENERATED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Resolution #1 also referred to Public Safety Policy Committee. Please see Public Safety Policy Committee section for the resolution, background and staff
<br />analysis information.
<br />City of San Leandro Meeting Date: September 4, 2012 Minute Order - Council File Number: 12-426 Agenda Section: ACTION ITEMS Agenda Number: TO: City Council FROM: Chris Zapata City Manager
<br />BY: Chris Zapata City Manager FINANCE REVIEW: Not Applicable TITLE: MOTION: Motion Supporting OR Opposing the League's Resolution Encouraging California Cities to Oppose the California
<br />Desert Protection Act of 2011 City of San Leandro Page 1 Printed on 8/28/2012
<br />City of San Leandro Meeting Date: September 4, 2012 Minute Order - Council File Number: 12-427 Agenda Section: ACTION ITEMS Agenda Number: TO: City Council FROM: Chris Zapata City Manager
<br />BY: Chris Zapata City Manager FINANCE REVIEW: Not Applicable TITLE: MOTION: Motion Supporting OR Opposing the League's Resolution Requesting Consideration of Suspension of Implementation
<br />or Revision of the California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32 of 2006) City of San Leandro Page 1 Printed on 8/28/2012
<br />City of San Leandro Meeting Date: September 4, 2012 Minute Order - Council File Number: 12-428 Agenda Section: ACTION ITEMS Agenda Number: TO: City Council FROM: Chris Zapata City Manager
<br />BY: Chris Zapata City Manager FINANCE REVIEW: Not Applicable TITLE: MOTION: Motion Supporting OR Opposing the League's Resolution Calling Upon the Governor and Legislature to Enact
<br />Legislation that Would Correct Inefficiencies in the Audit System, Distribution System and Inequities in the Formulas for Distributing Court Ordered Arrest and Citation Fines, Fees
<br />and Assessments Generated by Local Government City of San Leandro Page 1 Printed on 8/28/2012
<br />City of San Leandro Meeting Date: September 4, 2012 Minute Order - Council File Number: 12-429 Agenda Section: ACTION ITEMS Agenda Number: TO: City Council FROM: Chris Zapata City Manager
<br />BY: Chris Zapata City Manager FINANCE REVIEW: Not Applicable TITLE: MOTION: Motion Supporting OR Opposing the League's Resolution Raising Public Awareness and Supporting Tougher Laws
<br />Related to Internet Crimes Against Children City of San Leandro Page 1 Printed on 8/28/2012
<br />City of San Leandro Meeting Date: September 4, 2012 Minute Order - Council File Number: 12-425 Agenda Section: ACTION ITEMS Agenda Number: TO: City Council FROM: Chris Zapata City Manager
<br />BY: Chris Zapata City Manager FINANCE REVIEW: Not Applicable TITLE: MOTION: Motion Supporting OR Opposing the Leagues Resolution Calling for an Emergency Management Mission for California
<br />Cities City of San Leandro Page 1 Printed on 8/28/2012
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