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451 5 . State Land Use Commission - " Spot Bill " . The entire text of the substantive provisions of A . B . 2029 consists of the following : "65050 (Government Code ) There is hereby created in the State government the State Land Use Commission . " A . B . 2029 exemplifies the " spot bill " technique used by certain legislators for the purpose of introducing a bill which is innocuous on its face , but preserves the opportunity for later amendment at the author ' s convenience in accordance with assembly or senate rules . In some instances the device is used to advance far -reaching and drastic legislation to the floor without opportunity for committee hearings or other review , bypassing traditional legislative processes . In the case of A . B . 2029, grave concern is raised as to what the author may have in mind with respect to the ultimate substantive provisions . Creation of a " State Land Use Commission " at least inferentially gives rise to the conclusion that some thought is being given to shifting land use planning and/or regulation to the State government . Committee recommends opposition to A . B . 2029 . 6 . Charter Amendments , Committee discussed briefly the subject of amendments to the City ' s Charter in that considerable lead time should be given in ad- vance of next spring ' s elections , in order to carry out legal procedural re- quirements and practical aspects of proposing and adopting amendments to the Charter . However , Committee believes there is no evident need at this time for substantive amendments to the Charter . 7 . Annual Conference - League of California Cities . Committee reminded Council that the League of California Cities annual conference was scheduled for October 21-24 , 1973 in San Francisco . In this regard , Council ' s attention is invited to League ' s bulletin dated May 25 , 1973 , advising of the time re - quirements for submitting program ideas as well as proposed resolutions , Con- sidering the importance of the conference , Committee encourages full participa- tion by the City . Councilman Norris moved to accept the report and authorize implementation of the recommendations , seconded by Councilman Rhodes and carried , (MINUTE ORDER #73 -86 ) Temporary use of service area - City of Belmont . Staff recommended utilization of City of Belmont ' s maintenance service area for overnight parking of City ' s maintenance truck used by the Parks and Recreation Department in maintenance of the Redwood Shores area , in order to conserve on gasoline during the present shortage . City Manager of Belmont is agreeable to the arrangement with the condition that Redwood City provide a release of liability or hold-harmless statement . Councilman Leipzig moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO . 6945 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR VEHICULAR PARKING AT BELMONT CORPORATION YARD AREA , seconded by Councilman Norris and carried on roll call vote . 6/25/73 Reg . Mtg .