HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 95-50RESOLUTION NO. 95-50
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY SUPPORTING AB 135 TO EXTEND
THE ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Section 22710 of the California Vehicle Code
provides for the establishment of a Service Authority for abandoned
vehicle abatement and imposition of a $1.00 vehicle registration
fee; and
WHEREAS, Section 9250.7 of the Vehicle Code, Subsection
(c) states that the fee imposed by a service authority shall remain
in effect only for a period of five years from the date that actual
collection of the fee commenced, and Section 22710 (f) states that a
service authority shall cease to exist on the date that all revenues
received by the authority pursuant to this section and Section
9250.7 have been expended: and
WHEREAS, the San Diego Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service
Authority was formed in October 1991, and the collection of fees
began May 1, 1992 and is scheduled to end April 30, 1997; and,
WHEREAS, Assembly Member Rainey has introduced Assembly
Bill 135 that would amend Section 9250.7 to eliminate Subsection
(c), the five-year collection fee time frame; and would amend
Section 22710 (f) to eliminate the cessation of the authority; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of National City
has found that an organized program for the abatement of vehicles is
needed to protect the health and safety of citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of National City that the City Council supports the passage of
that portion of AB 135 which removes the five-year limit for
collection of fees and which eliminates cessation of the authority;
the City Council takes no position regarding any other portions of
AB 135.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 25th day of
ATTEST:
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Lo i Anne Peoples, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney
April , 1995.
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George H. Waters, Mayor