1993-16 RESOLUTION NO. 93-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A SERVICE.AUTHORITY FOR
THE ABATEMENT OF ABANDONED, JUNK AND INOPERATIVE
VEHICLES; PROVIDING FOR A ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) VEHICLE
REGISTRATION FEE TO BE UTILIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABATING
ABANDONED, JUNK AND INOPERATIVE VEHICLES IN THE
INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL TO ENDORSE THE
CREATION OF A SERVICE AUTHORITY BY THE SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHEREAS, in the City of Grand Terrace the problem of abandoned, junk and
inoperative vehicles is a hazard and public nuisance and has been recognized by the
adoption of procedures for their abatement; and
WHEREAS, by enacting Vehicle Code Section 22710, the State of California
has similarly recognized the problem by adopting procedures for the inclusion of an
annual one dollar ($1 .00) fee on registered vehicles, to be returned to the counties
and cities, for abandoned vehicle abatement; and
WHEREAS, any money so received shall be used only for abatement, removal
and disposal as public nuisances of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative
vehicles or parts thereof from private or public property; and
WHEREAS, the regulations and guidelines established by the State require that
a county-wide Abandoned,Vehicle Service Authority ("Service Authority" herein) be
established pursuant to Section 22710 of the California Vehicle Code; and
WHEREAS, because of the delay in receipt of State guidelines for establishing
an Abandoned Vehicle Service Authority, timeless is of the essence in fulfilling the
requirements of Vehicle Code Section 22710 and the regulations promulgated thereto;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Grand Terrace, State of California, approves
establishment of the Grand Terrace Abandoned Vehicle Service Authority .
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace is authorized and
directed to enter into all necessary contracts or agreements with the San Bernardino
County Service Authority on behalf of the City Council, subject to City Attorney
review and approval.
Section 3. That the staff of the Grand Terrace Service Authority be staff
from existing City personnel positions.
Section 4. That any money so received shall be used only for abatement,
removal, and disposal as public nuisance of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or
inoperative vehicles or parts thereof from private or public property.
Section 5. That an annual vehicle registration fee of one ($1 .00) be imposed
for abandoned vehicle abatement purposes.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace, or
authorized designee, solicit the cooperation of the other incorporated cities in the
County for the establishment of their service authority in order that a majority of the
incorporated cities participate in the creation of a service authority.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Grand Terrace, or
authorized designee, lobby the San Bernardino County Board,of Supervisors for the
creation of a San Bernardino County Service Authority.
ADOPTED this 26th day of May, 1993
FATTEST:
- City Clerk of the City Bf Mayfof the City of rand
Grand Terrace and of the Terrace and of the City
City Council thereof. Council thereof.
I BRENDA STANFILL, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the 26th day of May,
1993 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Carlstrom, Hilkey, and Singley; Mayor Pro
Tem Christianson; Mayor Matteson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
City Attorney