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Board of Trustees Agenda
April 20th, 1993 - 4:3OPM
SUGGESTED ACTION
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. BILLS: Approval
City Checks:
Special Fund:
4. MINUTES: Approval
5. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS: Information
a. Honoraria for Fund Seminar
b. Main Library Reconstruction Memo
c. SR566 (Roberti)
d. Bond Bills (Mike Dillon)
e. Summary of 1993/94 Legislation
f. Thank You Note and Donation from Jane Taylor
g. Friends Workshop (mailed separately)
h. Local Notes Publicity
i. Thank You Letter to the Bradford Foundation
6. REPORTS:
a. City Librarians Report Information
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Fund Seminar Update Information
S. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Honoraria for Seminar Approval
b. Task Force to Review "Libraries Change Lives" Approval
9. FROM THE FLOOR:
10. ADJOURNMENT:
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AGENDAA
• UREINGAME PUBUIC LIBRARY
Board of Trustees Agenda
April 20th, 1993 - 4:30PM
SUGGESTED ACTION
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
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3. BILLS: Approval
City Checks: $40,62.0.14 � V►
Special Fund: $ 2,915.18 (all Duncan) Oe?
Bradford Fund: $ 4,655.00
4. MINUTES: Approval
5.�CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS: Information
a. Honoraria for Fund Seminar
b. Main Library Reconstruction Memo
c. SR566 (Roberti)
d. Bond Bills (Mike Dillon)
e. Summary of 1993/94 Legislation
f. Thank You Note and Donation from Jane Taylor
g. Friends Workshop (mailed separately) j`,'s,LoK-0k, Q�
h. Local Notes Publicity
i. Thank You Letter to the Bradford Foundation
6. REPORTS:
a. City Librarians Report Information
7. UNFIlVISHED BUSINESS:
i/a. Fund Seminar Update 13Information
8. NEW BUSINESS:
✓ a. Honoraria for Seminar r Approval
b. Task Force to Review "Libraries Change Lives" Approval
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BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
MARCH 16TH, 1993
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of March 16th, 1993 was called to order by President
Cannon at 4 : 30pm.
Trustees Present: All Trustees were present
Staff Present: Mr. Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian
Mrs. Judy Gladysz , Library Secretary
Also Present: Mrs . Marti Knight, Burlingame Resident
BILLS:
M/S/C (Robertson/Benson) unanimously to approve the payment of City
checks in the amount of $24 , 777 . 66 , payment of the Trustees Special Fund
in the amount of $358 . 42 , and Duncan Funds in the amount of $375 . 79 .
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16TH, 1993:
The minutes of the February 16th, 1993 Board meeting were approved as
written and ordered filed.
CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS:
All correspondence was mailed in the Board packets .
REPORTS:
Librarian's Report:
Trustee Robertson asked if the National Library Week campaign,
"Libraries Change Lives, " would be featured in the San Mateo Times? Mr.
Escoffier said it would be and that all PLS libraries would be
participating in the public relations effort.
Librarian Escoffier gave an update on the Geac upgrade.
System Advisory Board - Trustee Cannon:
Trustee Cannon gave a synopsis of the most recent SAB meeting she
attended. She announced that Legislative Day in Sacramento will be held
on May 4th. She further said that there would be no orientation for
people attending for the first time this year nor was there any talk about
busing people to Sacramento.
All of the Trustees, with the exception of Trustee Taylor, said they
would be going to Legislative Day.
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CALTAC Workshop:
Trustee Taylor said she enjoyed the CALTAC Workshop very much and
that it was very informative and the speakers were very good. Trustees
Robertson and Benson who had also attended, enjoyed the Workshop as well .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Fund Raising Seminar Proposal:
M/S (Blevins/Taylor) to hold a session to discuss fund raising. The
topic will be "Basic Fund Raising: the Giving and the Getting, " with
featured seminar leaders Michael Donnellan and Linda Crowe. After some
discussion, the date to hold the session was agreed upon to be May 8th, at
gam, in the Community Room. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Donation Brochures:
Librarian Escoffier explained the two new donation brochures to the
Board. Trustee Blevins was very impressed with both brochures and thought
they were very complete and informational . M/S/C (Robertson/Blevins)
unanimously, to approve the new brochures as presented.
b. Building Renovation Funding:
President Cannon expressed her thanks to Councilwoman Knight for her
support at the Council meeting on March 15th in regards to library
funding. All of the Board agreed that they are very concerned with
proceeding with the library funding issue and they will be present at the
April 7th Council meeting to urge them to proceed. President Cannon will
prepare a statement and check with the other Board members for input.
FROM THE FLOOR:
President Cannon expressed a concern for keeping lights on in front
of the library after closing. She said a resident spoke with her and that
after the library closes at Spm, the front of the library is very dark.
Her concern was for the safety of children that are being picked up.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting of March 16th, 1993 was adjourned at 5 : 45pm with the next
meeting scheduled for April 20th, 1993 in the Duncan Annex.
Respectfully submitted,
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
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MARCH
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City Librarian's Report
April 20, 1993
National Library Week!!
The April Board meeting falls during National Library Week this year! As part of
this annual event, Burlingame will be participating in the "Libraries Change Lives"
program.
Libraries Change Lives
Burlingame will be actively participating in the national "Libraries Change
Lives" campaign. An individual letter was sent to a number of local citizens, including
elected officials and city commissioners, inviting them to participate in this write-in
campaign to tell their individual story about how the library has changed their lives. In
addition, we will be collecting statements from the public both via forms in the library
lobby and from forms printed in the San Mateo Times.
I would like to ask several members of the Board to join staff in selecting
Burlingame's winners in this campaign. The winners will then be sent on to PLS.
Building Renovation Project
The City Council met on Wednesday, April 7th to discuss the library renovation
project. Council expressed their support of the project, however the funding of the
construction phase has yet to be decided. Following discussion of the methods of
funding, it was decided to proceed with the Schematic Design phase, as proposed by
Ripley Associates at $ 54,500.00. This phase will include larger drawings, site plans,
elevations and some sort of model to help visualize the completed structure. We will
plan for staff and Board input along the way. My hope is that we would complete
Schematic Design by July 1st.
Fund Development Workshop
Michael Donnellan and Linda Crowe are busy preparing for the Fund
Development Workshop which was rescheduled for Friday, May 7, 9-1 pm. We will
begin with coffee at 9 am in the Community Room and will end with lunch on the patio.
1993/94 Budget Preparation
The budget for the 1993/94 operating year was submitted to the City Manager
on March 26th. The budget reflects a zero increase in funds requested to operate the
library next year. Within the budget guidelines, I have requested 5% increase for
books and 10% increase for periodicals. This is a true reflection in the increase in
these areas. The employee raises negotiated last year were also included.
Donor Information Brochures
We are currently getting estimates for the donor brochures. We will be looking
for a local corporate donor to assist us with the cost of the printing.
Public Relations
Three brief articles about library services have appeared in the 5-an Mateo
Times and the Boutique Villager during the past month. This is a direct result of the
"fillers" which were developed by Tracy Hammond. Tracy has also revived our Staff
Newsletter which will be published monthly.
Linda Santo won the contest to name the Macintosh library tour: "BLT-
Burlingame Library Tour." Congratulations Linda!
For Women's History Month, we featured a book display and distributed a book
list of "Women's Words" which was a list of 75 books by women selected by the
National Women's Book Association. Some of the books on the list were featured in
the New Books Room.
Two Readings were held in March by the Minotaur Poetry Reading group. Thirty
five people listed to four women poets during the two readings.
Children's Services
Cathy Somerton conducted 45 programs for young children during the month,
attended by a total of 980 children!! The Preschool and Toddler Story Times continue
to grow. She also prepared a letter to parents on "green„ books which talk about
preserving our natural environment for ourselves and generations to come.
Joan Manini gave a talk to library school students at the Graduate Library
School at San Jose State University. She received a gracious thank you letter.
Joan also welcomed a kindergarten class from the North Peninsula Jewish
Community Center Day School and a third grade from Our Lady of Angels School.
Circulation Division
Deanna Tomei reports user traffic is up-- 36,837 for the month. This is an
average of 1 ,188 person per day through the front doors of the main library. Sharon
Tani of the Circulation staff has completed her studies for cooking school and is
working on her apprenticeship at Vanessi's in Burlingame!
Periodical Division
Three subject task forces are preparing their recommendations for the annual
meeting in May. We will be reviewing magazines in the business, gardening and titles
in other languages. Staff are also reviewing the circulation statistics title by title to
determine use of each titles in the collection, to determine which title might be
canceled and replaced with a more useful subscription.
Audio Visual Division
Linda Santo reports the gift from the Bradford Foundation, which resulted in 119
new books on tape have arrived. A label with the library logo, designed by Paul
Dimitre, will be placed on each gift.
Reference Division
Esther Cummings welcomed a group of 20 youngsters, grades 6-8 and three
teachers from the True Learning Center for a tour. The students and their teachers
stayed on after the tour to complete the assignment.
Topics of discussion at the last PLS Reference Committee meeting include CD-
Rom products, county-wide savings/cooperation ideas and SouthNet purchases.
A particularly interesting reference question this month concerned the current
composition of the "basket" of currencies which determines the value of the ECU
(European Currency Unit). Several sources discussed the ECU, but none with the
current composition. A call to Southnet got us an answer in under an hour. The patron
was delighted!
Buildina Maintenance
The roof leaks in the "700" book stacks have reappeared and hundreds of
books have been permanently moved to other areas. This further crowds the 2nd
floor stacks, since so many shelves are unusable. We will pursue repair bids this
month.
We had more plumbing problems in Duncan House during the month. It took
nearly a week to unclog the sewer lines. Both toilets clogged simultaneously and it
took two plumbing firms, Dittman and Lindstrom, to survey the problems. The City was
brought in to help locate the clean-out and eventually to install a second clean-out in
the parking strip in front of the building. Both the Street and Sewer Department and the
Water Department helped us out.
Upcoming Events:
o Library Board Meeting, April 20, 4:30 pm, Duncan House
o National Library Week, April 19-26
o Friends of the Library Book Sale, April 23rd, 24th, 25th
/ D� �o Fund Development Seminar, Friday, May 7, 9 am
o Friends Workshop, May 8, Fort Mason
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STATISTICS FOR MARCH 1993
REGISTERED BORROWERS :
Total Registered
Burlingame adults 11 , 808
Burlingame Children 2 , 687
Hillsborough Adults 11690
Hillsborough Children 741
Non-San Mateo Co. Borrowers 596
TOTAL: 17 , 522
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CIRCULATION ACTIVITY: `lain: Branch:
Adult Print Materials
(books , periodicals , pamphlets , paperbacks ) 24 , 049 1 , 504
Children' s Print Materials
(books , periodicals , pamphlets , paperbacks ) 7 , 974 1 , 195
Audio Visual Materials
(records , cassettes , films , videos ,
slides , equipment, talking books) 4 , 816 154 '
TOTALS: 36 , 839 (/ 2 , 853
Main Total 1993 Circ: 36, 839 Main Total 1992 Circ: 35, 240 = 4. 54% Inc.
Branch Tot. 1993 Circ: 2, 853 Branch Tot. 1992 Circ: 2, 757 = 3. 48% Inc.
Grand Total 1993 Circ: 39, 692 Grand Total 1992 Circ: 37, 997 = 4. 46% Inc.
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�- REFERENCE ACTIVITY: Questions Directions
Reference 5, 552 1 , 219
Children' s 327 98 I . L. L. Borrowed: 258
Audio-Visual 558 787 I . L. L. Lent : 598
Branch 233 14 I . L. L. Total : 856
Total : 6 , 670 2 , 118
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COLLECTIONS: MAIN BRANCH TOTAL
VOLUMES/TITLES VOLUMES/TITLES VOLUMES/TITLES
Ad. Non-Fic. 109 , 075/103 , 840 4 , 425/ NA 113 , 500/108 , 265
Ch. Non-Fic. 18 , 220/ 16, 920 3, 145/ NA 21 , 365/ 20, 065
YA Non-Fie. 1 , 685/ 1 , 640 90/ NA 1 , 775/ 1 , 730
Ad. Fiction 43 , 485/ 42, 400 4, 315/ NA 47, 800/ 46, 715
Ch. Fiction 14, 440/ 10, 920 4, 585/ NA 19 , 025/ 15 , 505
YA Fiction 2, 755/ 2, 470 290/ NA 3 , 045/ 2 , 760
Reference 5 , 260/ 5 . 175 125 NA 5 , 385/ 5 . 300
TOTALS: 194, 920/183, 365 16 , 975/ NA 211 , 895/200, 340
OTHER MATERIALS:
Pamphlets 31 , 410 Paperbacks 4 , 200
Maps 1 , 505 Records 4 , 520
Cassettes 2 , 520 Video Tapes 700
Compact Discs 600 = 143/
Deposited with the City Treasurer:t ain: $ 2 , 956. 71 Branch: $ 178. 05
Est. user Traffic : 36, 837 Daily Average : 1 , 188 RLIN: $ 204. 84
Total Meetings Held: 21 Attendance : 321 CLSA: $ 7 , 177. 55
Children' s Programs : 2 Attendance : 180 Total : $12 , 991 . 15
MONTHLY REPORT
MONTH MArrh, 1443
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
1. Volunteer Coordinator
A. Hours worked 46.5
2. Volunteers
A. Nimber of volunteers 3 + 6 Friends
B. Hours contributed 12 + 72
3. Shut-in Patrons---Individual Visits
A. Nimber of patrons 12
B. Nimber of visits made 21
C. Items circulated 122
4. Shut-in Patrons--Institutional Visits
visits Materials circulated
A. Hacienda 7 44
B.
C. Easter Seals 1 50
D. Care West
E. Marion Convent 1 16
5, Totals
A. Shut-in patrons 12 + 21
B. Visits made 26
C. Items circulated 218
Comments/Activities
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TO: Board of Trustees
FROM: City Librarian
RE: Honoraria for Fund Seminar
The planning for our fund seminar is well underway and I know you are as
excited as I am to see the library move in this new direction!
I would like to recommend that the Board consider honoraria for our two
seminar leaders. We are fortunate to have two such experienced speakers. In other
settings each would charge the contracting agency for their services. Consultants
generally charge $ 1 ,000.00 a day for their work. (This is the cost range we paid for
the Long Range Planning session.)
Both speakers are helping us with this project because they believe in the
Burlingame Library and enthusiastically support the direction the Board is taking.
I feel an honorarium would be a way of thanking them for the considerable time and
professional expertise they are extending to us.
I recommend the Board consider the following honorariums to be paid from the
Trustees Account:
Michael Donnellan- Seminar Leader $ 300.00
Linda Crowe- Guest Speaker $100.00
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(213) 940-8461, TELEFAX (213) 803-3032
SANDRA F. REUBEN
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March 10, 1993
TO: California Public Library Adminstrative Network Members
FROM: David Flinc(5)
SUBJECT: SB 566(ROBER TI)
By now you should all be aware that our benefit assessment bill was introduced by Senator Roberti as
SB 566. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the printed bill and our most recently updated
summary. Senator Roberti is interested in having as many co-authors as possible sign on with him. If
any of you are able to interest members of the Senate in becoming co-authors on this bill, please discuss
it with them and ask them to contact Senator Roberti's office.
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An annual report containing the annual assessments must be approved by
the legislative body after a noticed public hearing, with notice provided by
publication and posting.
► The annual assessments cannot exceed the maximum set when the district
was formed, except after a public hearing for which mailed notice has been
given.
► Assessments can be collected with the property taxes.
► Any legal challenge to the district or assessments must be brought within
30 days of forming the district or levying the assessment.
► Revenues from assessments will not reduce the amount of augmentation
funds distributed to a special district.
► The legislation is proposed as an urgency measure to take effect
immediately upon enactment.
For further information regarding this proposed legislation, please contact David Flint, County
of Los Angeles Public Library (310) 940-8406.
Revised 34-93
benefit\summazyl
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION -- SB 566 (ROBERTI)
TO FINANCE LIBRARY SERVICES THROUGH BENEFIT ASSESSMENT
The California Library Association is sponsoring legislation to create statutory authority for
financing of public library services through assessments on real property. The proposed
legislation would add provisions to the California Government Code to allow the creation of
assessment districts for library services, and would contain the following elements:
► Applies to any local agency authorized by law to provide library services,
including cities, counties, library districts and joint powers authorities.
► Allows a local agency to form an assessment district in any area to which
it makes library services available.
► Annual assessments on properties in the district are based on the benefit of
library services to the properties.
► Benefit may be based on use of the property, structure or property size,
distance from library services, and other factors relative to providing library
services to the property. Zones with separate apportionment methods may
be established.
► Assessments may pay for all services and facilities provided by a local
agency in connection with a public library, such as acquiring, constructing,
furnishing,equipping,operating and maintaining land,buildings,equipment,
books and vehicles; principal and interest on bonded indebtedness;
personnel salaries and benefits; service contracts with other entities; and
administrative and indirect costs of providing services, establishing the
assessment district,levying and collecting the assessment,including election
costs if required.
► Notice of public hearing is given by publication, posting and mailing to all
property owners in the proposed district.
► If written protests are received representing more than 10 percent but less
than 50 percent of total annual assessment, the proposal must be approved
by a majority of the voters in the proposed district.
► If written protests are received by persons representing more than 50
percent of the expected revenues, the proposal must be abandoned.
► District is established and maximum assessment is set by ordinance or
resolution after a noticed public hearing.
SENATE BILL No. 566
• Introduced by Senator Roberti
(Principal coauthon Senator Thompson)
(Coauthor. Assembly Member Cortese)
March 1, 1993
An act to add Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 54800)
to Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Governmmt Code,and
to amend Section 98.8 of the Revenue and Taxation Code,
relating to Lary benefit assessments, and declaring the
urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
LE(, IA7WH o0UNSM S INEMT
SB 566, as introduced, Roberti. Library services
assessments.
Existing law establishes procedures for the imposition of
assessments on real property to fund capital improvements,
facilities,and services benefiting the property against which
the assessment is imposed.
This bill would permit any local agency, as defined, that
provides public library services to establish,by resolution or
ordua ante, after notice and hearing, an assessment district i
and to determine and levy an annual-asy--snnent for library
services and facilities pursuant to procedures prescribed by
this bill.
The bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately
as an urgency statute.
Vote: %. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no.
"' State-mandated local program: no.
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T e a of the Stare of California do enact as faltows; 1 equipment,vehicles,and otherr-fadlities necessary in the
peW 2 provision of library services;for the purpose of providing
3 . collection development and maintenance, lending
1 SECTION I. - Chapter 7 (commencing with Section- 4 services, information services and programs. and
2 54800) is added to Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the 5 sdmirlistrati,on necessary in the provision of library
3 Government Code, to reads 6 services; for the purpose of paying the principal and
4 7 interest on indebtedness incurred pursuant to this
5 CMWrER 7. LIBRARY SERVICES ASSESSMMM - 8 chapter, and for the purpose of paying the costs of
6 9 providing library services,including, but not limited to,
7 Article 1. General Provisions 10 amounts payable pursuant to a contract with an entity
S 11 actually providing the services, and the salaries and
9 54800. The Legislature finds and declares that it is in 12 benefits of library personnel. A
10 the interest of the public that there be public libraries, i3 The . assessment district may include,e, and the
11 that public libraries are necessary to reduce illiteracy, i4 assessment may be levied against, any parcel,
12 supplement the formal system of public education and 15 improvement, or use of property to which library
13 provide after-school opportunities for children and 16 services may be made available, whether or not those
14 adolescents, provide a resource -for lifelong learning, 17 services are actually used.
15 foster cultural diversity, promote economic.growth and ' 1$ 54502.- As used in this chapter.
16 improve the conduct of business,and the development of 19 (a) "Bonds"means bonds,notes,or other evidences of
17 research. 20 indebtedness.
18 The Legislature also finds and declares that it is in the 21 "� ' i va body" means the board of directars,
.19 public interest to allow local agencies to finance public 22 .
p � � 22 trustees, governors, supervisors, city council, or other
20 hl racy services through the imposition of an assessment23 governing body of a local agency.
21• upon the property that benefits from those servioea. T24 . (c) "Local agent means any county,city,or city and
22 The Legislature further finds and declares- that 2s county, whether general law or. chartered, special
23 assessments imposed foo•the purpose of providing library 26 district, or joint powers authority composed of any of
24 services benefit individual properties and-are not tuxes 27 those entities."Special district"includes a library district
25 for the general benefit of the governmental entity, but 28 organized pursuant to Chapter 3 •(commencing with
26 are assessments for services that confer special benefits 29 Section 18300), Chapter 8 (commencing with Section
27 upon the properties to which the services are provided 30 194()0),or Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 19600) of
28 54801. Any local agency that provides public library 31 Part 11 of the Education Code and a county service area
29 services,including,but not limited to,county free library 32 created pursuant to.the County Service Area Law;
3o services, may, by ordinance or resolution adopted after 33 Chapter 22 ((oanment ng with Section 25210.1) of Part
31 notice and hearing, establish an assessment district and 34 2 of Division 2 of Title 3.
32 determine and levy an annual assessment for library35 (d) -"Library services"means all services and facilities
33 services and facilities pursuant to this chapter.The local Y36 provided by a local agency in connection with a public
34 agency may provide these services directly orby contract 37 library, including a county free library established
35 with the state or a local agency or by a contract provider: 38 pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 19100)
36 The assessment may- be made for the purpose of 39 of Part 11 of the Education Code.These services include,
37 acquiring, constructing, furnishing,- equipping, 40- but are not limited to; acquisition, constriction,
38 operating,and maintaining the real property,buildings, .
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1 e'gmPPing, furnishing, staffing, operating, and 1 (5) Establish the maximum duration of the
2 maintaining library facilities for the conduct of public 2 assessment,'or state that the assessment may be levied
3 library programs; acquisition gf books, magazines, 3 until_terminated by the legislative body.
4 newspapers, audiovisual, electronic media, and other 4 . (6) If domed,declare the intention of the local agency
5 informational material-; provision -of access to all 5 to issue bonds pursuant to this chapter.
6 ,available " lending materials through direct loan, 6 (7) Set forth a general, functional description of any
7 interlibrary loan, literacy programs; electronic access, 7 capital facilities proposed to be financed with the
8 . and other special service programs; provision of- .8 its.
9 information, recreation, and lifelom of all 9 (d) Proceeds of the assessment may be expended by
10 persons; and administrative and indirect costs of 10 the local agency to pay any cost or expense of the local
11 providing those services. 11 'agency arising under or related to the subject matter of
12 (e) "Revenues", means (1) the .proceeds of any 12 this chapter,including without limitation administrative
13 assessment levied pursuant to this chapter, and (2) the 13 costs of establishing the assessment district,levying and
14 fees, charges, and other. revenues of the local agency 14 collecting the assessment,and the dense of any action
15 derived from library services or facilities. 15 taken by the legislative body*under this chapter.
16 54803_ (a) The ordinance or resolution to form the 16 54804. (a) The legislative body may establish zones
17 assessment district and to determine a-rid levy the initial 17 or areas of benefit within the assessment district and may
18 annual assessment shall establish a method for 18 .restrict the imposition of assessments to -areas lying
19 apportioning the annual -asaessinent among :the 19 within one or more of the zones or areas of benefit so
20 properties within the assessment district on the basis of 20 established- The assessment apportionment method
21 the benefit derived from individual parcels or classes of 21 described in Section 54803 may establish*"a separate
22 property. 22 apportionment method for any area lying within the
23 (b) Determinations of benefit maybe based on the use 23 boundaries of a zone or area of'benefit-
24
enefit24 of the property, class of improvement of property, 24' (b) The assessment shall be levied on a parcel,class of
25 structure size or property size, distance from library 45 improvement-to property, or use of property basis, or a
26 services and facilities,- and* .other factors relative to 26 combination thereoL within the boundaries of the
27 making library services available to the property. 27 assessment district, zone, or area of benefit.
28 (c) The ordinance or resolution shall also do all of the 28 -- 54805. All or any portion of the area.within which the
29 following: 29 local agency provides or makes available library services
30 (1) Establish the boundaries and designation of the 30 may be included within the assessment district,and the
31 assessment district •and any zones or areas of benefit 31 Property within the assessment district need not be
32 within the assessment district 32 contiguous. The assessment district may not include any
33 (2) Describe each lot.or parcel of property.Proposed 33 area that is not within the local agency's library service
34 to be subject to the assessment. 34 .area. Subject to the foregoing limitations,a local agency
35 (3) Establish the amount of the assessment for each lot 35 may form an assessment district that includes area within
36 or parcel for the initial fiscal year. 36 the territorial jurisdiction of any city without the consent
37 (4) Establish the maximum aggregate amount of the 37 of the governing body of the city.
38 annual assessment and the method of providing an 38 . 54806- Notwithstanding any provision of Part 1
39 automatic adjustment,if any,to the assessment or to the 39 (cam with Section 56000) of Division 3, a local
40 maximum asses anent. 40 agency formation commission shall have no power or
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1 du to review and approve or rove creation of an
duty PP SPP �•. .�' 1 {b} The clerk or secretary shall also cause$copy of the
2 assessment district tinder this chapter. 2 notice.of the time, date, and place of hearing on the
3 548x7. Any action taken by a local agency h+ezeunder 3 ordinance or resolution to be mailed to each property
4 with respect to formation of an went district or the 4 owner whose property would be subject to the
5 issuance of bonds shall not be subject to compliance with 5 asiessment. The notice shall be mailed at least 45 days
6 the California Environmental Quality Act, Division 13 6 prior to the date set for hearing pursuant to section
7 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public 7 549546 by name to those persons whose name and
8 Resources Code 8 address appear on the last equalized county assessment
9 54809. This chapter provides an alternative authority 9 roll or as known to the clerk or secretary.The envelope
10 and procedure for the subject to which it relates but does 10 or cover of the mailing shall include the name of the local
11 not affect any other law relating to the same or a similsr 11 agency and the return address of the sender.
12 subject. When proceeding under this chapter, its 12 - 54811. At any time not later than the.hour set for the
13 provisions only need be followed. 13 hearing, any holder, whether a fee owner, lessee or
14 This chapter does not limit or prohibit the levy or -14 otherwise,of the interest in any property that is proposed
15 collection of any other fee,charge,assessment,or tax for 15 to be assessed and who will be obligated .to pay the
16 library services or facilities authorized by any other 16 proposed assessment, may make written protest against
17 provision of law. 17 the proposed ass6ssment.The protest shall be in writing,
18 This chapter and all of its provisions.shall be liberally 18 shall contain a description of the property and the
19 construed in order to effectuate its purposes. No error, 19 interest in-the property that each signer of the protest
20 irregularity,or informality,and no neglect or omission of 20 'represents,sufficient to identify the property,and,if the
21 any officer, in any procedure taken under this chapter, 21 signers are not shown on the last equalized assessment
•22 that does not directly affect the jurisdictionof the 22 roll as the owners of the property, shall contain or be
23 legislative body to establish the assessment district or to 23 accompanied by written evidence that the signers are the
24 determine or levy the assessment,shall void or invalidate 24 holders of the property interest proposed to be charged
25 that proceeding'or any levy for the costs of providing 25 and who will be obligated to pay the prOPOsed charge.All
26 library services. 26 protests shall be delivered to the clerk or Secretary of the
27 If any provision of this chapter -or the application 27 local-agency aqd for the purposes of Section 54814 no
28 thereof to any person is held invalid,that invalidity shall 28 other protests or objections shall be considered.
29 not affect ather'provisions or applications of the chapter 29. 548I2. (a) At the time, date, and place stated in the _
30 that can be given ediect without the invalid provision or 30 notice given under Section 54810 the legislative body
31 application,and to this end the provisions of this chapter 31 shall hear and consider all objections or protests,if any,
32 are severable. 32 to the Ordinance or resolution referred to in the notice
33 33 and shall also hear and determine all protests as provided
34 Article S. proceedings for Imposition Of Assessment 34 in Section 54814.The legislative body may continue the
35 35 hearing from time to time.
36 54810. (a) The clerk or secretary of the local agency 1 36 (b) Any written protest maybe withdrawn,in writing;
37 shall cause notice of the time,date,and place of hearing 37 by the person who made the protest at any time prior to
38 on the ordinance or resolution to be published pursuant 38 the.conclusion of the hearing or any adjournment of the
39 to Section 6066 and to be posted in at least three public- 39 hearing.
40 places within the local agency. 40 54813. During the course of or upon the conclusion of
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1 the hearing, the legislative body may order changes in 1 be adopted by a majority of the members of the
2 the resolution or ordinance, :which changes do not 2 legislative body who are then present and voting.
3 increase any assess�aient;except that the legislative body 3 If the value of the Protests equals 50.percent or more
4 may order the inclusion of additional territory within the 4. of the total amount of the proposed assessment, and
5 amt district upon the written request of a 5 protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the same to
6 property owner or upon the giving-of mailed notice of -6 less than 50 percent, the proposed assessment so
7 hearing to owners of property proposedto.be added to. 7' protested shall be abandoned.
8 the assessment district. 8 54816. (a) If no protests or-objections in writing have
9 54814, (a) Upon .the conclusion oE the hearing 9 been delivered to the clerk or secretary up to the hour set
10 pursuant to Section .54815, the legislative body shall 10 for bearing on the ordinance or resolution, or if valid
11 determine, the percent of protests• made. -For that •11 protests have been found by the legislative body to be less
12 purpose, the territory of the assessment district shall be 12 than 10 percent of the total proposed annual assessment,
13 adjusted to exclude territory ordered excluded from the -13 the legislative body inay,at any time after conclusion of
14 district and to include territory ordered added W the 14 the hearing, by ordinance or resolution, establish the
19 district. .15 assessment district and adopt or reduce each or any
16 (b) If it shall be necessary,inorder to find whether a 16 assessment~ by a majority of
17 10 percent or 50 percent protest exists, bo determine 17 (b) sal If the propohas.been approved
18 whether any or all.of the signers of written.protests are 18 the voters of the local agency,zone,or area of benefit,the
19 the holders of property interests proposed to be assessed . 19 legislative bod�� ae �Y time after the canvass of
resolution establish the
20 and who will be obligated to-pay the proposed annual 20. returns, by
21 assessment, the legislative -body shall- make the 21 assessment district and adopt or reduce each or any
22 determination from the latest equalized assessment roll, 22 assessment.
23 any written evidence submitted with a written-protest, -23 (c) The legislative body shall make a determination
24 and any other evidence received at the hearing. The 24 upon each assessment.The adoption of the ordinance or
25 legislative body shall be under no duty to obtain or 25 resolution,shall constitute the levy of the initial annual
26 consider any other evidence as to the holding of property 26 assessment.
27 interests, and its determination of valid protests shall be 27 (d) The legislative body may annually. thereafter
28 final and conclusive. 2ti determine the cost of the services that are financed by
29 54815. If the legislative body of a local agency finds 29 the amt and, by ordinance
s orresolution,
54819 and
30 that protest is made by holders of property interest 30 notice and hearing as provided
31 proposed to be assessed and who will be obligated to pay 31 54820, determine and impose the assessment
32 more than 10 percent but less than 50 percent of the total 32 54817. The local agency shall pay the county for costs,
33 amount of the proposed annual assessment, and protests 33 if any,incwTed by the county in conducting the'election_
34 are not withdrawn so as to reduce the same to less than 34. 'An election called by a legislative body pursuant to this
35 10 percent, the proposed assessment so protested shall 35 chapter is subject to all provisions of the Elections Code
36 either be-submitted to approval by a m&jority of the 36 applicable.to elections called by the local agency.
37 voters of the local agency,zone,or area of benefit voting 37 -54818. After adoption, any ordinance or resolution
38 on the proposition or abandoned, except that any 38 adopted pursuant to this section maybe amended by the
39 proposed annual assessment to pay principal and interest 39 legislative body following notice and a hearing.
40 coming due on bonds issued pursuant to this chapter may 40 Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision {c} of
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1 Section 54954.6,if the amendment shall not increase any .1 the county may deduct its costs incurred for that service
2 assessment,.notice of the hearing thereon shall be given 2 before remittal of the balance to the local agency-s
3 as provided in subdivision (a) of Section 5810. For any .3 treasury.
4 amendment that shall increase any or all,assessments, ; ..4 54822. - Following adoption of .the ordinance or
5 notice shall also be given as provided in subdivision (b) S resolution,the clerk or secretary of the local agency sball
6 of Section 54814. 6 record a notice and map describing the assessment
7 54$19. (a) Prior to'the levy of any annual assessment 7 .district pursuant to Division 4.3 (commencing with
8 by the'legWative body as provided in this chapter,other 8 Section 3100) of the Streets and Highways—
Code-9 than the initial annual asse ment,the legislative body of .9 54823. The failure of any person to receive a notice,
10 the local agency shall cause to be prepared and filed with 10 resolution,order, or any other matter shalt not affect in
11 the clerk or secretary of the local.agency a written report• 11 any,way whatsoever the 'validity of any proceedings
12 that shall contain aU of the following; 12 taken under this chapter or prevent the legislative body
13 (1) Reference to' the assessment district by. its 13 from.proceeding with any hearing so noticed.
14 distinctive designation and general location. . 14 548K (a) Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860)
15 (2) The aggregate amount of the assessment for the 15 of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure applies
16 fiscal year, which shall not be less than the amount of 16 to any judicial action or proceeding brought by the-
17
he17 principal and interest required to be paid fromn the 17 legislative body to determine the validity of any
18 assessment with respect to bonds issued pursuant to this 18 ordinance•or resolution adopted-under this chapter, or
19 chapter. 19 modifying or amending an existing ordinance or
20 (3) A schedule showing the apportionment of the 2D resolution.
21 aggregate assessment among the properties within the 21 (b) Except as provided in subdivision (a),the validity
22 assessment district. 22 of the formation of an assessment district, or an
23 (4) A general description of the proposed uses of the. 23' assessment levied, under this chapter shall not- be
24 assessment. 24 contested, questioned, or challenged in any action or
25 34820. (a) Notwithstanding- the provisions of 25 proceeding unless the action or prooeeding is
26 subdivision (c) of Section,54954.6, notice of hearing.on 26 commenced within 3D days after the district is formed or
27 the proposed annual assessment shall be given by 27 the assessment is levied,as the case may be,and in case
28 publication and posting in the manner provided in 28 that action or proceeding is not brought within that
29 subdivision (a) of Section 54810. 29 period, then thereafter all persons whatsoever shall be-
30
e30 (b) if the annual report proposes an increase in the barred in any action,suit, or proceeding from pleading,
31 levy of an annual assessment, which increased levy is ri .asserting, or claiming that the assessment is invalid or
32 greater than the established -ma . um aggregate 32 that any of the proceedings or other actions herein
33 amount,notice of the hearing on the annual report shall 33 specified,were defective,faulty,or invalid in any respect
34 also be given by mailing in the manner provided in 34 (c) if an ordinance or resolution provides for an
35 subdivision (b) of Section 54$10. 35 auto,.atic adjustment in an assessment. and - the
36 54821. The legislative body may provide for the 36 automatic adjustment results in an increase in, the
37 collection of the assessment in the same manner, and 37 amount of an assessment, any action or proceeding to
38 subject to the same penalties as,other fees,charges,and 38 attack,review,set aside,void,or annul the increase shall
39 taxes fixed and collected by, or on behalf of, the local . 39 be commenced within 30 days after the effective date of
40 agency. if the assessments are collected by the county, . - 40 the increase.
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1 54825. The legislative body may specifically allocate 1 that have b pledged to the payment of the bonds and
2 and pledge all or any portion of the revenues generated 2 interest earned thereon constitute a trust fiord for the
3 pursuant to this chapter to pay the'principal of and .3 security and payment of the interest on and principal of
4 interest on bonds issued under this chapter. 4 the bonds.
5 5 (d) The bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates not
6 Article 3. Issuance of Bounds . 6 exceeding the maydmum rate, authorized by Section
7 7 53531,may be payable at the time or times,may be issued
8 54826. (a) Limited obligation bonds may be issued to 8 in one or more series, may bear a date.or dates, may
9 finance the costa of any hbrary facilities authorized under 9 mature at a time or times not exceeding 31 yeas from
10 this chapter or any'other provision of law. These-costs 10 their respective dates,may be payable in the medium of
11 may include all actual or estimated costs incidental to or 11 payment at a-place or places,may carry the registration
12 connected with the acquisidDn, - construction, 12 privileges,maybe subject to the terms of redemption and
13 improvement, or financing of the fatalities, including 1.3. the premiums,may be executed and sold in the manner,
14 furnishings with a useful life of 10 years or more, and all 14 .may cmtain those terms,covenants,and conditions,and
15 engmeering, inspection,legal, and fiscal agent's fees, all 15 may be in the form as the resolution authorizing issuance
16 costs of issuance of the bonds,all bond reserve fiends,and 16 may provide.The bonds may besold at public or private
17 all bond interest estimated to accrue during the 17 sale in the manner and upon the terms as may be
18 construction period and for a period determined by the 18 provided In the resolution authorizing issuance.
19 legislative body after completion of consbnuction. Bonds 19 (e) Bonds of the same issue shall be equally and
20 may also be issued to refund outstanding bonds. 90 ratably secured by the pledge, lien, and charge on the
21 (b) Proceedings to issue bonds under this article are 21 revenues specified in the resolution authorizing the
22 initiated when the legislative body adopts a.resolution by 22 issuance of the bonds,without priority for date,number,
23 a majority vote of all of its members, which initiating 23 or time of sale, execution, or delivery; except that any
24 resolution shall stater-(1) that it is adopted pursuant to 24 local agency may authorize the issuance of bonds of
25 this article, (2) the object-and purpose of issuing the 25 different series and may provide that the bonds in any
26 bonds, (3) the estimated cost of the facilities to be 26 series shall, to the extent and in the manner prescribed
27 financed, (4) the marimum amount of bonds, (5) the 27. in the resolution authorizing issuance, be subordinsted
28 maximum rate of interest on the bonds,and (6) that the 28 and be junior in standing,with respect to the payment of
29 bonds shall be secured by and payable from all or part of 29 Papal and interest and the security thereof, to those
30 the revenues. 30 other bonds as-may be specified in the resolution.
31 (c) All bonds issued pursuant to this article shall be 31 54827. The general fund of a local agency is not liable
32 limited obligations of the local agency,payable only from 32 for the payment of any bonds issued pursuant to this
33 the revenues specified in the resolution initiating - - 33 article or the interest thereon. The general credit or
34 issuance proceedings; provided, that if the funds are 34 taxing power of the local agency,other than the pledged
35 insufficient for the payment of principal and interest,the 35 revenues, is not liable for the payment of any bonds
36 local agency may,at its discretion, make payments from
36 issued pursuant to this article or the interest thereon.The
37 any other funds or revenues that may legally be applied t 37 owner of boards issued under this article shall not compel
38 to their payment By resolution,the legislative body may --.38 the exercise of taring power by the local agency, or the
39 Pledge,place a charge upon,and assign all or any part of , .� -revenues.forfeiture� ip��p��and interest on,the boother than the nledged
ds and
40 the--venues for the security of the bonds.All revenues
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1 (7) A procedure for amending or abrogating the terms
1 any premiums payable upon the redemption of an 2 of the resolution with the consent of the owners of a
2 bonds thereof, are not a debt of the local agency wi -3 specified.number of the bonds.The procedure may also
3 the meaning of any constitutional or, statutory deb 4 provide for meetings of bond owners or for their written
4 limitation or restriction,nor a legal of equitable pledge 5 assent without a meeting and the manner of consenting,
5 charge,lien,or encurnbrsnce,upon any of its property, 6 with or without a meeting:
6 upon any of its income,receipts, or revenues e$eept 7 (g) Any other acts and things necessary, convenient, ,
7 revenues that have been pledged to their paymen 8 or desirable to secure the bonds or tending to make them
8 Every bond shag recite in substance that the principal. 9 more marketable.
9 and interest on the bond are payable solely frown .10 (c) The resolution shall specifically state the effect of
10 pledged revenges and that the local agency is no 11 amendment upon the rights of the owners of all of the
11 -obligated to pay the principal and interest eaoept.fro 12 .bonds and shall be binding upon the owners of all of the
12 the pledged revenues. 13 bonds issued pursuant to the resolution.
13 548628. The bonds and-any interest on or income 14 5430, (a) A Separate,distinct,and special fund shall
14 the bonds are exempt from taxation in this state, ezcep. 15 be created at or before the issuance of the bonds, that
15 'from bank and corporation franchise, gift, inheritan 16 shall be maintained continuously during the tiate that
16 and estate tames.- 1 . 17 any of the bonds or the interest thereon are outsbanding
17 54829. (a) In the resolution authorizing issuance 18 and unpaid.The pledged revenues shall be deposited in
18 the bonds, the-legislative body may insert any of the 19 the special fiord to the extent necessary to Pay the.
19 provisions authorized by this article,which shall become : 20 principal of the bonds and the interest thereon- All
20 a part of the contract with the bond owners. 21 pledged revenues deposited in the special
21 (b) The legislative body, may provide for all of the . 22 held in trust for the benefit,of the owners of the bands
22 following - 23 and shall be applied in accordance with the resolution
23 (1) Limitations on the purpose to which the proceeds 24 authorizing issuance- of the bonds. Pending the -
24 of sale of any issm of bonds may be applied. 25 application the pledge revenues may be invested in
25 (2) Limitations on the issuance of additional bonds for 26 property or Securities in wbwh the local agency may
26 the same purpose and on the lien of additional bonds. ;- legally invest funds subject to its control
27 (3) Events of default and terms upon which the bonds _ 28 (b) The local agency Shall keep proper books of record
28 may be declared due before matur:Ity and the terms upon 29 and accounts of the revenues, separate from all other
29 which the declaration and its consequences may be 30 records and accounts, in which complete and correct
30 waived. 31 entries shall be made of all Factions relating to the
31 (4) The rights, liabilities, powers, and duties arising 32 revenues. At all reasonable times, and upon reasonable
32 upon the local agency's breach of any covenants, 33 notice to the Local agency, the books shall be subject to
33 conditions, or obligations. 34 inspection by the owners of not less than 10 percent of the
34 (5) The vesting in a trustee of the right to enforce 35 outstanding bonds or their representatives duly
35 covenants to secure payment of, or in relation to, the 36 authorized in writing.
36 bonds and the trustee's powers and duties, and the 37 (c) Any duty of the local agency with respect to the
37 limitation of the trustee's liabilities. 38 bonds may be eXerdwd by age appointed by the local
38 (6) The terms upon wlrich the bond owners or any 39 agency ur upon terms as the local agency may provide-
39 percentage of them-may enforce covenants or duties o£ ,40 ►� duties set forth in this article shall not require the
the local agency with respect to the bonds.
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1 local agency to expend any funds other than the 1 pursuant to Sections 75.70,96 or 97,and 98,shall be equal
2 revenues. 2 to the alloc aticni multiplied by the factor computed for-
a (d) All bonus issued under this article shall by their 3 the district pursuant to paragraph and each fiscal year
4 issuance be conclusive evidence of the regularity, 4 (3) For the 1984-W fiscal year
5 validity,and legal sufficiency of all.proceedings,acts,and 5 thereafter,the amount computed for each special district
6 determinations in any manner pertaining thereof,had or 6 pursuant to this subdivision, other than a special district
7 made hereunder. Any action, suit, or-proceeding of any -.7 governed by a county board of supervisors8 governing board is the same as the county�d of
8 land or nature in which the validity' of any of the
9 or actions taken by the legislative body with 9 supervisors shall n°l�� the amount
10 respect to the bonds is questioned or attacked, shall be 10 cornuted h 3 for the 1988-89
11 filed within 30 days after the date of adoption. of the 11 . (4) Notwithstanding paragrap ( ),
12 resolution authorizing issuance of the bonds, and in case 12 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount
13 an action is not brought raising that issue within that 13' computed for each special district,which,on or after july
14 od, then thereafter all persons whaWever shall be 14 1, 1998, ceases to be governed by the county board of
15 ed in any action, suit, or pig from pleading, 15 supervisors or whose governing body ceases to be the
16 asserting,or claiming that any of the proceedings or other 16 same as the county board of supervisors, shall not be
17 actions herein specified,were defective,faulty,or invalid 17 greater than the average annual amount computed for
18 in an 18 the last three full f fiscal years in which the.special district
19 SEC. 2Section 98.6 of the Revenue and Taxation 1,9 � governed by the county board of supervisors or its
20 Code is amended to read: 20 governing-body was the same as the county board of
21 98.6- (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this. 21 supervisors'
22 chapter except Sections 98 65, 98 66, and 98.67, the 22 (5) The total of all amounts computed l special
23 amount allocated pursuant to Sections 96 or 97,and 98,to 23 districts within each county shall be deposited
24 a special district, as defined in Article 1 (commencing . Special pct At30n Mind which shall specify
25 with Section 2201) of Chapter 3 of Part.4, excluding 25 amounts for each governing body as defined in Section
26 mulbmmty districts and any special district,including a -. 26 16271 of the Government Code and which shall be
27 county wrvi.ce area,formed atter January 1.L99%and the 21 allocated pursuant to subdivision (b). ,
28 amount allocated to Section 75 70 to a 28 '(6) Notwid standi iig,any other provision of law, 'for
pursuant
29 district which is governed by the board of supervisors of- 29 purposes of this section,an existing mosquito abatement
ter 5 (commencing with
30 a county or whose governing body is the sante as the 30-. dim,as provided for in Chapter Code,
31 board of supervisors of a county, shall be reduced by an 31 Section 2108) of Division 3 of the H own or and S ety y 1,
32 amount computed as follows: 32 located in Monterey County that,
33 (1) A ratio shall be computed,for each of the special 33 1988, annexes property in a county adjoining Monterey.
34 districts equal to the amount of state assistance payment 34 County and whichprior.to the date of annexation is not
35 for the special district for the 49 X91978&-y9 fiscal year :35 a multicounty district,shall not be deemed a multicounty
36 divided by the sum of the state assistance payment for the 36 diswct.
37 special district plus the amount of property tax revenue 37 (b) (1) There-is hereby created a Special District
38 allocated to the special district for the 1978-79 fiscal year - 38 AAugmentation Fund in each county to augment the
39 pursuant to Section 26912 of.the Government Code. . 39 revenues of special districts.On or before September 11,
40 (2) The amount by which the allocation Is reduced 40. .1992,and on or before June 1 of each year thereafter,the
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1 governing body shall notify each special district of the 1 notice to the legislative buds of each independent special
2 estimated amount of funds in the Special District 2 district. The'notice shall include all of the following:
3 Augmentation Fund available to special districts-in the 3 (1) The amount of funds disbursed to each special
4 coming fiscal year. The auditor shall, on or before 4 district and the amount of funds disbursed Pursuant to
8 September 11, 19M and on or before August 31 of each 5 subdivision (j) in the past.fiscal year.
6 year thereafter,notify each governing body,as defined in . . : 6 . (2) The. 'amount of funds computed pursuant to
7 Section 16271 of the Government Code, of the amount - 7 subdivision (a)
8 allocated to it pursuant to this section 8 (3) The amount of funds proposed'to be allocated
9 (2) (A) On or before October 9, 1992, and on or .9 pursuant to subdivision 0).
10 before August 30 of each year thereafter,an independent ` 10 (4) The time, date, and place of the hearing
11 special district selection committee may meet and adapt 11 The governing body shall also publish the notice in a
12 a resolution reeoQnrnending a particular distribution of . 12 newspaper of general ewculation-in the county not less
13 the Special District Augmentation Fund for that fiscal . 13 than three days prior to the hearing. The published+
14 year.For purposes of this paragraph,representatives of a 14- notice shall include the time, date, and place of.the
15 majority of all the independent special districts in the 15 hearing.
16 county shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of 16 At the public hewdngo. the governing body shall
17 business by an independent special district'seleetion 17 consider .any resolution submitted by an independent
18 committee.-Anyresolution adopted pursuant to this .18. special district selection committee, and any other
19 paragraph shall be adopted pursuant to the recorded vote 19 written or oral testimony.
20 of the majority of the total membership of the committee. 20 (d) Within 30 days of the hearing,the governing Y
21 An independent special district selection committeema 21 shall allocate the funds to special districts, and may
22 adopt any other appropriates rules or procedures wi 22 allocate funds pursuant to subdivision (j).The governing
23 respect to its action and proceedings pursuant to this .23 body shall disburse the entire- amount of the fund to
24 paragraph 24 special districts during the fiscal year, except. for. the
25 (B) For purposes of this section, an "independent 25 amounts allocated pursuant to subdivision 0).
26 special -district" means a special.district that is not W (e) In determining the amount of funds to .be
27 .governed by the hoard of supervisors or a city council. 27 disbursed to each special district, the governing body
28 For purposes of this section, an "independent special 28 shall not consider any revenues raised by a special district
29 district selection committee" means a committee that 29 pursuant to Article 3.6 (commencing with Section.50078)
30 consists of the presiding officerof the legislative body of . 30 of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1, _ er Article. 16
31 each independent special district 31 (commencing with Section 53978) of Chapter 4 of Part 1
32 (c) Within 15 days of rea.iving a resolution from an 32 of Division 2, or Chapter ? (carnniencurg with 3ecteon
33 independent- special district selection committee 33 54800) of pw t!ofD ivision 2 of Title 5 of the Government
34 recommending a particular distribution of the Special 34 Code.
35 District Augmentation Fuud, or by October 23, 1992, or 35 (f) In determining the amount of funds to be allocated
36 by September 15 of each year thereafter if no resolution 36 to each special district,the governing body may consider
37 is received by October 9, 1992,or by August 30 of each 37 the revenues which are raised, or could be raised,by a
38 year thereafter, the governing body shall hold a public 38 special district from its enterprise activities.
39 hearing for the purpose of determining the distribution 39 (g) In determining the amount of funds , to be
40 of the funds. The governing body shall send writterii 40 allocated to each special district,the governing body shall
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1 not allocate funds 'to any 'special district which is 1 of an emergency. As used in. this subparagraph,
2 governed by the board of supervisors or the city.council : 2 -"emergency" 'means a sudden, unexpected occurrence
-3 if the governing body intends that those funds are to be 3 which threatens the public peace, health, safety, or
4 transferred to that county or city. 'upon or after 4 welfare and which is.or is likely to.be,beyond the control
5 disbursement to - -the special district, except as 5 of the services,personnel, equipment,or facilities of the
6 reimbursement to the city -or county for services 6 special district-
7 rendered to the special district. ..� 7 (B) To carry out the purposes of the California Special
8 (h) Within 30 days after determining the amount of 8 District Consolidation Assistance Program established
9 funds to be allocated, with Section
10 written notice too e e legislativegoverning
y shall send '`19- pursuant to 10 6D3a0 of Division 2 f Title fi the9.5 �ernment Code.
11 independent special district w shallbincl de: ( ) P ugmen
11 C To establish a Special District A talion Fund
12 (1) The total-amount of funds computed pursuant to .12 Loan program. The program funds may be loaned to
+ 13 subdivision (a). ;13 -special districts under those terms and conditions and in
14 (2) The amount of funds allocated to each special 44 -those amounts as are specified by the governing body.
15 district. 15 (3) Notwithstanding the limits of paragraph (2), the
16 (3) The amount of- finds '-allocated pursuant to ' 16 governing body of a county with a population of less than
' 17 subdivision 0). . 17 50,000, as detemined by the Department of Finance,
18 (i) In determining the amount of funds to be 18_ may allocate an amount not to exceed 2 percent of the
19 disbursed to a special district, the governing body may 19 fund. Those.governing bodies may accumulate in the-
20 restrict the este of the funds requested by a special district 20 spew account an amount not to exceed 5 percent of the
21 for purposes of capital purchases to those pm-poses. 21 fund over a period of three fiscal years.
22 0) The funds allocated pursuant to this section shall be 22 (4) The ging -may shall disburse to special
23 used exclusively for special districts and shall not be used 23 districts any amount allocated pursuant to this
24 for any general county or municipal expenses, except 24 subdivision which is greater than the limit set by
25 that: -.25 paragraphs.(2) and. (3) in the succeeding fiscal year.
26. (1) The governing body may allocate to its general 26 (5) Notwithstanding the limits of paragraph (2), the
27 fund an amount not to exceed the actual demonstrated . 27 governing body of Monterey County or Santa Cruz
28 cost of administering the.Special District Augmentation 28 County may accrue annually to a special account in its
. 29 Fund,which shall be an amount necessary-to reimburse 29 general fund an amount not to exceed 1 percent of the
30 .the actual demonstrated expenditures made to carry out 30 amount of the Special District Augmentation Fund to pay
31 the requirements of subdivisions (a) to (i),inclusive,and 31 only for the costs specified in paragraph (2). However,
32 also the actual demonstrated cost of providing the 32 the total amount that may be accrued pursuant to this
33 assistance requested by special districts, which amount ..33 Paragraph shall not exceed 4 percent of the amount of the
34 shall not exceed 1 percent of the amount in the find. 34 Special District Augmentation Fund.Any interest which
35 (2) The governing body may allocate to a special ' 35 accrues to this special account shall be de ed part of
36 account in its general fund an amount not to exceed 1 36 this account and shall not be allocated or distributed in
37 percent of the amount of the Special District 37 any way to the general fund of the governing:body.
38 Augmentation Fund to pay only the coats of the 38 (k) The cmunty auditor shall disburse funds to the
39 following: 1 39 special district in the same manner as disbursements
40 Expenses incurred by special districts in the event 4' hich are made from the county treasurer's property tax
TV r
SB 566 —22—
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2`L-1 irust fund.
2 (t) Disbursements .to cities with more than `one
3 subsidiary special district may be made to the city.Each
4 city shall distribute these funds to their individual .
5 subsidiary special districts in acdordamce with the city
6 council's final determination.
7 (m) Any interest which accrues to the Special District
8 Augmentation Fina shall be con"m3d part of the fund
9 and shall not be allocated or distributed in any way bo the
10 general fund of the governing body.
11 (n) Notwithstanding any other provision to the
12 contrary, the gave ing.body of Merin County shall Uot .
13 allocate pursuant to this section to any special district,
14 other than a special district governed by the county
15 board of supervisors or whose governing board is the
16 same as the county board of supervisors, •as amount
17 which is less than, the amount of the'.reduction
18 determined for that district pure ct to subdivision ((a).
19 However,if an allocation shall cause a special district to
20 exceed its appropriations limit established puM=t to
21 Section 7910 of the Government Code, the governing -
22 body shall reduce that allocation in an amount equal to
.23 the amount which is in excess of that 'district's .
24 appropriations ]unit. ... . .
25 SEC. 3. This act is an urgency statute necessary for
26 the immediate preservation of the public peace,health,
27 or safety within the meaning of Arttcle IV- of the
28 Cemstitation and shall go info immediate effect,The facts
29 constituting the neceWty are:
30 In order to prevent an immediate shortage of funds
31 necessary to fund current expenses and operations of
32 public library services and facilities throughout the state,
33 it is necessary that this act take effect immediately.
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s'UNIORY OF 1993/+34 TBMLATICIR
�zs, �A saR DESCRIP210T STS
Ab 17-'FFACB, oto. Nabs it a misdamenw-c or AsSenbl.y
ULSWA rc" felony to knovingly d"pl.ay Public aafsty
or 001.1. nhazxful *atter'* in
a coin-c pe=ted VMding
marina that is izi a vablia
pl a minors are alloWed
and that is r.0t gup=vjvad by
an adult_
AS 61-AINERT Would eraot tbA Public A"embly
Aot fve "pport Library 1"=Jn and L*061 Qcm t.
Literacy AM of 199+4:
proviAes a $300 mil.liou b*nd
tas fcr vrants to a t3.es,
unt;j**," and special districts
for ac qutigitice, trababilitatirns,
*to. of library itbilities.
Would bo .submitted to V*t1A+ 9
an Nownber 1994 ballot.
AS 68 M Autborittesi IncaTc rated AsSembly
Approve p Ma, not fuumionally rumia Safety
literate, to Participate its
literacy edvwation program
and xeociv u ea IY v0laasa
cxad its.
As 124-72IR Defines raxvamos that are Assert y
`-- Aot.ive Support pledged to debt S+arViCC Loaatl Govt.
for p>:rposeta of emcziu4i0V
rrc m ;p"srtv..tart shift
I.agislattion wmcted last
saxan.
AB 10-Areia5 Would VIACt Higher eduCatiou "8e=bly
Support Zxpansicm Bond Aot of 1994 Hier
in an amount of $1 billicm bistcation
for University calif. Cal
Mate Uhivurs t Syste m r and
atkd oonter 3tq Colleges far
1'",eQSP bui ldirogFe,
laboratarlea and libraries.
Would ba suhmitf*d to voters
can November 1994 ba llct.
AB 323 -Bastin Itstablithos the Wifoania Ass"bly
Support Public &nhool Libre fro- Ndacation
t-o tIon Aut Which iYOUIVA
-allow the SDZ to autxtar to
MAR-08-1993 i7:45 FROM PENINSULA LIPFIZIRY SYSTEMS TO BPL P.03/03
Credits,
SH 170-Craven iffou d cteea-tr, tbo califor'ni, samte
petris PUbliC SchQOI r ibrarY - Revenue �c
+PH+ tect3z ma ( and aZl
ta,M,myom raft nds to be designated
for the purcimoo- 0:1 book$ and
library -08f a fogy
for sctvols vrita at =,edentialed
.library, media teacher. !me
ftanchise TaX Board would
r+evi.se tax for= to includs a
ice for +a c2uwk o:er isbojo4
the MCPSLWO to ao0cmPlish they
above.
STI 174-Markg 9gdr Id erAct the public Senate
A CtiVe Smart Library Learning and ZdftCatiOn
Lite r`ac y act of 1994;
prmides at $3150 ailliCA bond
measl=e for rants tv cities,
CotLIi',jao, and :gdi5triCtg
for ;kct1&itlan, relmbilit& -vn,
etc, of library raoil.ities.
Wed be subwaittad to voters
on mavvzbex 1994 ballot.
SH 368-upp 368-uThis bill WDWN i73Gluft vvuttY smate
fro& librnrles within tete U=1
definiti= of *sied.al. district" Gwt•
for mases of allocating
pr*Mrty tax re"nttes.
SB 56 e iC c ]:+d it any lc ti ager daenate
pr+av3 ogl isx 13br Rules
rsrvi.uam to tsat,eaAirih an
imsmessment di strict and levy
an annual as mmfttMt for
1.11W !�KnWa. and ►ac113t3aa.
Note: Sills designated "BLa"' have been referred to the ClOmmittee
but bane not been ar-ted TApop as Of this date. *8+&tns"
designates ]I the cu=et 1c7�C#kClOn Of they b311, o,g. Cammi.ttec or
Floor.
�,rsf SiS
TOTAL F.03
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The League of California Cities
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April 2, 1993 Number Five
League/CSAC Hammer Out Capitol March
State Budget Solutions Set For May 19
Localovernment employees and
City managers and League staff have been meeting weekly over the past users of city and county ervces
few months with our counterparts from the California State Association are being asked to participate in a
of Counties to develop a response to thequestion, "If the State doesn't "Capitol March" set for May 19 to
take property taxes, then what do we do?' The meetings were estab- protest to shift of local property
lished by guidelines set by the two organization's Boards of Directors. taxes to the State.
The product, which is being finalized this week, will bepresented to the Numerous organization are work-
respective policy committees, leadership groups, regional groups and the ing together on the event which is
Boards of Directors of both the League and CSAC. designed to gain public and media
The State's Legislative Analyst has described California's system of attention to the Governor's pro-
government, and particularly government finance, as "dysfunctional." posal to shift city and county
The Governor's proposed State Budget relies heavily on city, county and property taxes to the State.
special district revenues to close a deficit. This is a fundamental redi- Literally thousands of police
rection of local government resources which will have a profound impact officers, fire fighters, county
on the ability of cities and counties to deliver services. It's also counter- employees, senior citizens,.Little
productive to the economic recovery of California. League parents, maintenance
For these reasons, the city managers and CAOs came together to develop workers, library employees, and all
a proposal for the two respective organizations to consider and use in other local government workers
efforts to offer alternatives to the Governor's proposed Budget. are expected to participate in the
march.
Eight key points have emerged from the effort, including: A few local government organiza-
l. Prevent any further shift of the property tax tions may even close their doors
2. When the economy recovers, the State will return property tax briefly to emphasize the need for
revenues diverted last year
local revenues to stay local.
3. The State should retain the 1/2 cent sales tax More information will be available
in the Red Ink Alert as it be-
4. The State Income Tax should conform to the Federal Income Tax comes available.
S. The State should adopt a multi-year State Budget
6. The "carry-over loss deduction" moratorium should be continued Distribute the
7. All State tax loopholes should be re-examined. 'Red Ink Alert"to
the City' Council,
8. The State should consider new revenue measures, such as a
tobacco tax, tippler's tax, or entertainment tax for State or local all City Employees,
use. and Department Heads.
More information will be coming regarding these proposals in "Red Ink ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' •
Alert" newsletters, the League's "Legislative Bulletin," Western City Keep Local
magazine and at various League functions. Revenues LocaV
League of California Cities Grass Roots Lobbying Strategy 916/444-5790
Case Study Cities Offer Assistance With Grass
Danville Briefs Roots Effort; Survey Attached
Assembly Cities throughout the State have offered all types of assistance to the
Member Raine League as we work against the Governor's proposed property tax shift.
yThis su port has been welcome and truly appreciated. As more and
A two-hour briefing was con- more offers come, it seemed to make sense to give all cities an opportu-
ducted last week by members of nity to participate and provide much-needed assistance.
the Town Council and city staff Therefore, attached to this edition of the "Red Ink Alert" is a very brief
for Danville Assembly Member survey to allow individual cities to provide support, from financial
Richard Rainey. contributions to making staff available to supplement the League staff.
The session included a profile of Don't worry about filling out the survey if you are unable to contribute;
Danville and a brief history; an just send it in if you are able.
overview of the services provided, Members of the League staff will follow-up with those who do send in
including maintenance, parks and the attached form to determine more precisely the right match-up.
leisure, police, development Financial contributions will be used to further the Public Communica-
services and contract services such tions Program, including the production of videos, buying of air time on
as fire and solid waste. television stations for public service announcements, etc.; the hiring of
The financial presentation in- consultants to conduct specialized research as part of the city managers/
cluded a discussion of where the CAOs project(see the article on the front page); and other extraordinary
city's money comes from and
needs of the League.
where it goes; and the effect of the Staff support could be used to develop specific State Budget proposals
State Budget and the economy. and solutions; research issues such as the dollar impact of State man-
Also discussed were the actions dates on cities; develop the funding impact of workers' compensation
taken by the Town to cut its reform for public safety employees; coordinate the production of video
budget and develop new revenues, programs; write articles for newspapers; and conduct media events to
and consolidate services, and the gain public attention to the plight of cities.
impact of other agency reductions
on Danville. See The Attached Form
A tour of the city's redevelopment
area followed with a detailed
explanation of how tax increment Cartoon Helps Deliver City Messages
really works; the role of Certifi- Attached to this edition of the "Red Ink Alert" is a cartoon which cities
ca.tes of Participation; and specific can use in citizen newsletters,employee materials, flyers, brochures and
issues about Danville's downtown. signs. Be sure to see if your local newspaper will use it, too. The car-
The final portion of the session toon shows the State and Federal governments passing the buck to cities,
included specific steps that Assem- without the bucks. It was drawn by the Capitol Dash Gazette; be sure to
bly Member Rainey ran take on give them credit.
behalf of cities: Next week, a new cartoon developed by the League, will be sent which
1. Increase property transfer tax illustrates the nearly S4 billion cities have given to the State over the
for general law cities. past decade from Legislative actions, including the property tax shift,
lost cigarette taxes and more. Another will show that cities will receive
2. Help no/low cities. only 7 cents of every property tax dollar if the Governor's proposed
3. Keep a dedicated revenue budget is adopted.
sourc6 for cities.
4. Maintain the 1/2 cent sales Two Houses Propose Budget Unveilings
tax. The Senate and the Assembly announced this week intentions to unveil
5. Redevelopment reform. their versions of the State Budget early in the process to try to avoid a
6. Workers' compensation protracted budget stalemate. May 18'is when the Assembly believes it
P will propose a budget and May 24 is when the Senate expects to act.
reform for public safety. These version will then be hammered out by a Budget Conference
7. Reduce State mandates. Committee made up of Senators and Assembly Members. This version
is then sent back to both houses for adoption prior to going to the
Governor.
League of California Cities Grass Roots Lobbying Strategy 916/444-5790
League of Calilomia Cities
City Contribution Form
Numerous cities have contacted the League to offer assistance in the fight against the Governor's pro-
posed State Budget which shifts local revenues to the State. If your city would like to participate, by
making financial contributions or providing staff to supplement the League staff, please check the appro-
priate line and fax the form to the League, attention Executive Director, at 916/444-8671. Please don't
return this form if you're unable to participate.
Members of the League staff will follow-up with those who do send in this form to determine more pre-
cisely the right match-up. Financial contributions will be used to further the Public Communications
Program, including the production of video, buying of air time on television stations for public service
announcements, etc.;the hiring of consultants to conduct specialized research as part of the city manag-
ers/CAOs project (see the article on the front page); and other extraordinary needs of the League.
Staff support could be used to develop specific State Budget proposals and solutions; research issues
such as the dollar impact of State mandates on cities;develop the funding impact of workers'compensa-
tion reform for public safety employees;coordinate the production of video programs;write articles for
newspapers; and conduct media event to gain public attention to the plight of cities.
We can contribute $1,000 - $5,000
$5,000 - $10,000
$10,000 or greater
We will make staff available
City
Contact Person
Telephone Number
Fax number
Fax this form to
League of California Cities, Attn: Executive Director
916/444-8671
League of California Cities Grass Roots Lobbying Strategy 916/444-5790
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Source: Capitol Dash Gazette
IF URLINGAME
61
April 2 , 1993
Robert Bradford
George and Ruth Bradford Foundation
P. O. Box E
San Mateo, CA 94402
Dear Mr. Bradford:
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Burlingame
Public Library, I would like to thank you for your generous
donation of $5,000.00 to our library for "books on cassette. "
As you may know, this service is supported almost
entirely by gifts, so this gives our collection a welcome
boost! The 119 titles will be used by citizens of all ages
for entertainment and recreation. We have found that "books
on cassette" are among our most popular and most requested
materials.
I am enclosing a Burlingame Public Library book bag as a
small token of thanks for your generosity. These are not yet
available to the public, so you will be one of the few to own
one!
Thank you for your support of library services in
Burlingame.
Sincerely,
Kristine Cannon
President
Library Board of Trustees
KC/jg
Enclosure
�" 480 Primrose Road 9 Burlingame, CA 94010-4083 • (415) 342-1038 0 Fax (415) 342-1948
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