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9, A, 15w 't rl August 1, 2003 Issue #30 -2003 i . tl mh* mom"" 0 a t+aias • Want details on bills? Log onto the In its current form, the SB 18 modifies the way planning would occur in League of California California because of the high prevalence of Native American Sacred Sites Cities Web site at throughout the state. Complex political pressures influenced discussions about www.cacities.orgl SB 1828 during the previous legislative session, and SB 18 negotiations are legtracking. proceeding in a similar political climate —the Governor now having sent a letter in support of the bill. For more, see page 7. Page 2 REPORTS ON HIGH TECH LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANTS DUE AUGUST 15 NEW INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REPORT Page 3 STATE BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION ENDORSES NFPA CODES Page 4 CONGRESS ACTS ON APPROPRIATIONS FOR HOMELAND SECURITY Page 5 SOLAR CITIES CONFERENCE TO BOLSTER CITIES' ENERGY INDEPENDENCE THE BUDGET CRISIS – SOME PRESS QUOTES Page 15 LEGISLATIVE BILL SUMMARIES STATE BUDGET SUMMARY Hot BiIIS The dust is beginning to settle on the recently passed state budget. As people begin to read the budget bills some outstanding questions are Act Now settled, but many new questions arise. In some cases, the proposals do not resemble the stated intent of the bills and may require cleanup during ■ the final month of the session. For more, see page 6. The legislature Is In ■ recess until August 18; consequently, there ................... . ■ are no hot bills at this BUDGET AND TRAILER BILLS • bme. The legislation listed below summarizes the most important elements of the recently passed state budget. There will likely be cleanup modifica- tions to the budget during the last month of the session. As always, we will ■ ■ keep you closely posted on the developments. For more, see page 8. . .................... SACRED SITES PROTECTION BILL (SB 18) CONTINUES TO UNDERMINE LOCAL LAND USE AUTHORITY : Although cities are interested in ensuring, to the extent possible, that land ' use planning and decision - making processes respect and preserve Native • American sacred sites, the League continues to have strong reservations about the process established by SB 18 (Burton) for protecting sacred sites across ■ California. Amended to incorporate language reminiscent of last year's SB 1828 (also by Senator Burton), SB 18 retains the potential to adversely affect ■ local land use authority. • Want details on bills? Log onto the In its current form, the SB 18 modifies the way planning would occur in League of California California because of the high prevalence of Native American Sacred Sites Cities Web site at throughout the state. Complex political pressures influenced discussions about www.cacities.orgl SB 1828 during the previous legislative session, and SB 18 negotiations are legtracking. proceeding in a similar political climate —the Governor now having sent a letter in support of the bill. For more, see page 7. Page 2 REPORTS ON HIGH TECH LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANTS DUE AUGUST 15 NEW INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REPORT Page 3 STATE BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION ENDORSES NFPA CODES Page 4 CONGRESS ACTS ON APPROPRIATIONS FOR HOMELAND SECURITY Page 5 SOLAR CITIES CONFERENCE TO BOLSTER CITIES' ENERGY INDEPENDENCE THE BUDGET CRISIS – SOME PRESS QUOTES Page 15 LEGISLATIVE BILL SUMMARIES