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9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST- 9.1 Section - Various A. Report on Claims (oral report); City Attorney Yamamoto referred to a concern previously presented by a member of the public under Oral Communications. He stated that in order to provide a more complete explanation on the Claims process, a slide presentation was made summarizing the activity of 2001. He summarized the Claims procedure and in conclusion, stated that there a number of claims filed with the City that are settled or accepted prior to coming be£ore the Council for formal rejection. Public Comment: Rudy Luca asked if the procedure had been revised recently. City Attorney Yamamoto stated that the outlined procedure £ollow State Law and is not a matter ol~local law. B. Legislation - This sub-section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation Described in the League of California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 04-2002. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department). i) Support for Proposition 42 (214) City Manager Everett explained that Proposition 42 is a redistribution of current sales taxes on gasoline. The distribution would be 20% to the Cities, 20% to Counties, 20% to public transit agencies and 40% to the State for the STIP (Capital Projects). The League of California Cities endorses the Proposition and it clearly defines where the money should be directed. Council Member Jordan clarified that this assures gas tax dollars are applied to transportation purposes only. M/S Hartnett/Ruskin to RESOLUTION 14413 OF SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA STATE PROPOSITION 42, THE TRANSPORTATION CONGESTION IMPROVEMENT ACT, ON THE MARCH 5, 2002 STATEWIDE BALLOT The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 4 MiNUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 95