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Home My WebLink About2011/10/11 Item 04CITY CC)U NCI L AGENDA STATEMENT ~~~ CITY OF CHULA,VISTA 10/11/2011 Item ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF PARTICIPATION 1N THE ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT SERVICE AUTHORITY PROGRAM SUBMITTED BY: CHIEF OF POLICE REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER 4/STHS VOTE: YES NO X SUMMARY The San Diego County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Fee Program sunsets, by statute, on April 30, 2012. California Vehicle Code Section 9250.7(8) allows each California County to extend their sunset date for the program in 10-year increments. Approval of this resolution continues the City of Chula Vista's participation in the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority Program. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary. RECOMMENDATION Council adopt the resolution. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Not Applicable. DISCUSSION The San Diego County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority was established by California Vehicle Code Section 22710 for the management of funds collected for the abatement, removal and storage of abandoned vehicles from private and public property in the incorporated cities and unincorporated area of San Diego County. Pursuant to 4-1 10/ 11 /2011 Item Page 2 of 2 California Vehicle Code Section 22710, a service authority for the abatement of abandoned vehicles may be established, and a one dollar ($1 }per vehicle registration fee imposed, in a county if the board of supervisors of the county, by atwo-thirds vote, and a majority of the cities having a majority of the incorporated population within the county have adopted resolutions providing for the establishment of the authority and imposition of the fee. The San Diego County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority (AVASA) established consistent guidelines to manage the funds collected for the abatement of abandoned vehicles throughout the county. AVASA bases the distribution of funds on a formula of 50% on city population and 50% on the number of vehicles abated. The application of this formula has allowed the City of Chula Vista to be reimbursed approximately $220,000 each fiscal year for the staff time of Police Department and Code Enforcement employees to abate abandoned vehicles throughout the city. The San Diego County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Fee Program sunsets, by statute, on April 30, 2012. California Vehicle Code Section 9250.7(g) allows each California County to extend their sunset date for the program in 10-year increments. Approval of this resolution continues the City of Chula Vista's participation in the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority Program. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1} is not applicable to this decision. CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT There is no current year fiscal impact adopting this resolution. The reimbursements from the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority and associated staff time are already included in the adopted budget. ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT There is no ongoing fiscal impact adopting this resolution. ATTACHMENTS Letter of Intent to continue in Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program Prepared by: Jonathan Alegre, Principal Management Analyst, Police Department 4-2 ~1~ // ._._. - CITY OF CHULA VISTA Police Department - September 22, 2011 Ann Kulchin, Chair Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority c/o Allegra Pajot 1401 Broadway, MS 715 San Diego, CA 92101-5729 Re: City of Chula Vista; Intent to Continue in Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program Dear Madam Chair, Our jurisdiction is a current participant in the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Authority Program (AVA Program). The $1.00 fee authorized by California Vehicle Code sections 9250.7 and 22710 (Fee) sunsets on Apri130, 2012. We have been recently informed that the Department of Motor Vehicles needs the San Diego County's AVA Board's formal request for continuance of the Fee in San Diego County. This letter is to inform the AVA Board that this jurisdiction's staff will be recommending to our legislative body that the City approve continued participation in the AVA Program and request that the AVA Board adopt the Resolution to Extend the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority Fee Authorized under Vehicle Code Sections 9250.7 and 2271..0. We intend to bring this matter before our legislative body on October 11, 2011. If you have any questions or concerns, I may be contacted at (619) 691-5218. Gary We~~ Police Ca n Chief Administrative Officer, AVA Program 315 Fourth Avenue, MS P-200, Chula Vista, CA 91910 w~sv~hulavistaca.gov I (619) 691-5].50 I fax (619) 585-5610 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF PARTICIPATION 1N THE ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT SERVICE AUTHORITY PROGRAM WHEREAS, the San Diego County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority was established by California Vehicle Code Section 22710 for the management of funds collected for the abatement, removal and storage of abandoned vehicles from private and public property in the incorporated cities and unincorporated area of San Diego County; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22710, a service authority for the abatement of abandoned vehicles may be established, and a one dollar ($1) per vehicle registration fee imposed, in a county if the board of supervisors of the county, by atwo-thirds vote, and a majority of the cities having a majority of the incorporated population within the county have adopted resolutions providing for the establishment of the authority and imposition of the fee; and WHEREAS, the San Diego County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Fee Program sunsets, by statute, on April 30, 2012; and WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 9250.7(g) allows each California County to extend their sunset date for the program in Z O-year increments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby authorize the continuation of participation in the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority Program. Presented by: Doti ~ David 'arano Police f Approved as to form by: Glen R. Googins ~~'`~'"-z` ? h City Attorney 4-4