2011081502 - State Abandoned Vehicle Abatement ProgramMEETING DATE: 08/15/11
ITEM NO:
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: AUGUST 4, 2011
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: GREG LARSON, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE
STATE ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution that:
1. Requests the extension of the Santa Clara County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service
Authority (AVASA) for another 10 year term beginning April 1, 2012; and
2. Approves the Town's continued participation in the existing "Agreement for Santa Clara County
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority" and the collection, by the Department of
Motor Vehicles, of one dollar ($1.00) vehicle registration fee for this purpose.
BACKGROUND:
Sections 9250.7 and 22710 of the California Vehicle Code provide for the establishment of a service
authority for abandoned vehicle abatement if the County Board of Supervisors and a majority of the
cities within a county adopt resolutions supporting such action. In Los Gatos, the Town Council adopted
a resolution authorizing the Town of Los Gatos' participation in the Santa Clara County Abandoned
Vehicle Abatement Service Authority ("AVASA"). This service authority was established on May 1,
1992 for a term of 10 years to provide County law and code enforcement agencies with resources to
facilitate the proper removal and disposal of abandoned vehicles. The service authority was extended for
an additional 10 years in April of 2002. Santa Clara County' AVASA sunsets on March 31, 2012.
DISCUSSION:
Senate Bill 106 amended section 9250.7 of the California Vehicle Code which established the AVASA
program. The amendment authorizes the extension of the service fee for each Service Authority for
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE
STATE ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
August 4, 2011
increments of up to 10 years if the County Board of Supervisors, by a two-thirds vote, and a majority of
the cities having a majority of the incorporated population within the county, adopt resolutions
providing for the extension of the fee. The County of Santa Clara and 15 of its cities are currently
participating in this program. Adoption of this resolution would re -authorize the Town's participation in
the AVASA Program until April 30, 2022.
In the past ten years the Town of Los Gatos received reimbursements in the amount of $247,652.38
from the AVASA program for its expenses related to the removal of 3,657 abandoned, wrecked,
dismantled, or inoperative vehicles from public and private property. Vehicle abatement enjoys strong
community support and has been a successful program for the Town during the previous ten years.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends continued participation in the State Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The program provides State reimbursement for most of the Town's ongoing costs incurred as a result of
our vehicle abatement program.
Attachments:
Resolution authorizing continued participation in the State Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN
THE STATE ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Sections 9250.7 and 22710 authorizes the
establishment of a service authority for the abatement of abandoned vehicles in Santa Clara
County, and the imposition of a one dollar ($1.00) vehicle registration fee, as well as a method of
disbursement of funds to local agencies that participate in the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
Program; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos, California, has adopted a Resolution in accordance
with the California Vehicle Code providing for the Abatement of Abandoned Vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos, California, desires to continue participation in the
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program and share in the monies in said Abandoned Vehicle
Trust Fund;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: by the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos that the Town of Los Gatos continues its participation in the Santa Clara County
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program, and that the one dollar ($1.00) service fee which is
collected by the Department of Motor Vehicles to fund this program be extended for ten years,
from May 1, 2012 to April 30, 2022.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos, California, held on the day of , 2011 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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