HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-24-03 Special MINUTES OF THE UKIAH CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2003
The Ukiah City Council met at a Special Meeting on January 24, 2003, the notice for
which had been legally noticed and posted, at 5:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Council
Chambers, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. Roll was taken and the following
Councilmembers were present: Rodin, Andersen, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson. Staff
present: Community Services Director DeKnoblough, Finance Director Elton, Assistant
City Manager Fierro, Attorney Rapport, Executive Assistant Riley, and City Clerk UIvila.
2. NEW BUSINESS_
2a. Consideration and ~ of Letter and ~ of Resolution to the
California Stat~is_lature R-~'ectin t--h'~'Governor ~-Pro_p__osal Shi-~-o~ocal
Vehicle ~ Fee L~venues and ~-~ ~ t-~ ~998 Co--~'~mit~ ~-~
Mayor Larson advised that he called this meeting to consider and approve a letter and
resolution to the California State Legislature, supporting restoration of Vehicle License
Fees (VLF). Governor Davis' proposed budget includes the diversion of $4 billion in
local VLF backfill payments over the next 17 months, which would significantly impact
the City of Ukiah by an estimated $500,000 in revenue. The draft letter and resolution
were provided by Assembly member Berg's office and, upon Council's approval, would
be sent to selected legislators and Governor Davis. The letter and resolution are due by
January 28, 2003 to Legislature.
Discussion followed relative to the proposal, the selected legislators that the letters
would be distributed, and the financial affect upon the City.
Assistant City Manager Fierro advised that he was informed by Senator Chesbro's
office today that the State Senate officially rejected the Governor's proposal regarding
the VLF.
M/S Baldwin/Andersen directing staff to submit a letter, under the Mayor's signature,
and adoption of Resolution 2003-23 to the California State Legislature rejecting the
Governor's proposed shift of Local Vehicle License Fee (VLF) revenues and to honor
the 1998 commitment to restore the VLF; carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Rodin, Andersen, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson. NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Smith.
4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No one came forward to address the City Council.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:12 p.m.
Marie Ulvila, City Clerk
Special City Council Meeting
January 24, 2003
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