To: Board of Supervisors
From: Planning and Building Services
Meeting Date: March 28, 2023
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Department Contact: |
Gretchen McLaughlin |
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707-234-6650 |
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Department Contact: |
Julia Krog |
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707-234-6650 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 30 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of a Resolution to Place a Measure on the March 5, 2024, Ballot to Extend the Collection of the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Fee for a Period of Ten (10) Years, Pursuant to Vehicle Code Sections 9250.7 and 22710
(Sponsor: Building and Planning Services)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt the Resolution to place a measure on the March 5, 2024, ballot to extend the collection of the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Fee for a period of ten (10) years, pursuant to Vehicle Code sections 9250.7 and 22710; and authorize Chair to Sign Same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The Board approved Resolution No. 12-104 on July 24, 2012, authorizing the placement of Measure G on the November 6, 2012, ballot to extend collection of vehicle registration fees, known as the AVA Fee, of one-dollar ($1.00) for a period of ten (10) years requiring a two-thirds (2/3) vote, which was subsequently approved by the Mendocino County registered voters at an eighty percent (80%) approval in support of the measure. On January 10, 2023, the Board adopted Resolution No. 23-009, supporting the extension of the AVA Program until February 2033.
Summary of Request:
The passing of Measure G on November 6, 2012, allowed for the County of Mendocino to collect an AVA fee of one-dollar ($1.00) (two dollars ($2.00) for certain commercial vehicles) through the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in order to recover a significant portion of the costs of abating abandoned and wrecked vehicles within the County. As a result, the County’s AVA Fee collection has contributed $1,111,068.08 over the past ten (10) years and allowed for the abatement of one thousand two hundred thirty-five (1,235) abandoned vehicles. The AVA fee collection through DMV will sunset on April 30, 2024, resulting in the fee collection to cease with, no future funding support for the AVA program. This funding support is a crucial component to financially assist the County to remove abandoned and wrecked vehicles, which contribute to safety and nuisance complaints that may impact community quality of life throughout the County.
Planning and Building Services (PBS) requests this resolution be adopted to place a measure on the March 5, 2024 ballot to seek voter approval to extend the AVA Fees for an additional ten (10) year period in order to continue AVA program services. Voters would need to approve the ballot measure by a two-thirds (2/3) vote. See attached Resolutions in support of the extension of the AVA Fees by the County of Mendocino, City of Ukiah, City of Fort Bragg, and City of Willits.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve the resolution to place a measure on the March 5, 2024, ballot and provide direction to staff.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: <https://www.mendocinocounty.org/government/planning-building-services/public-notices>
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: State AVA |
budgeted in current f/y: Yes |
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current f/y cost: $100,000-$120,000, depending on invoices. |
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annual recurring cost: same as above |
revenue agreement: N/A |
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budget clarification: Quarterly reimbursements are received from the State, based off of reporting totals, usually between $25,000 to $30,000 per quarter. |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Adopted |
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Date: March 28, 2023 |
Executed Item Type: Resolution Number: 23-063 |
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