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May 6, 2025
ITEM TITLE
Unclaimed Monies: Transfer Unclaimed Monies from Cash Deposit Fund to General Fund Report Number: 25-0098
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Police
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice : The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution transferring unclaimed monies in the amount of $34,255.05 from the Cash Bond Deposit Fund to the General Fund.
SUMMARY
The City currently has unclaimed monies in the Cash Bond Deposit Fund. The money was deposited by the Police Department in accordance with Government Code Article 3, Section 50050 provisions, which state that money that remains unclaimed for three years may become the property of the City after cer tain advertising requirements are met. The amount of $34,255.05 is now eligible for transfer to the General Fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment.
Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Director of Development Services has also determined that the “Project” qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Thus, no environmental review is required.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The City currently has unclaimed monies in the Cash Bond Deposit Fund. Monies deposited into the C ash Bond Deposit Fund include cash confiscated by the Police Department during arrests that remain s unclaimed. This money was deposited by the Police Department in accordance with Article 3, Section 50050 of the Government Code. According to Government C ode provisions, money that remains unclaimed for three years may become the property of the City after certain advertising requirements are met. If no claim is made for the monies after proper notification as required by Government Code section 50050, the unclaimed money may become the property of the City on a designated date not less than 45 days nor more than 60 days after the first publication of the notice. The City gave public notice of the unclaimed monies in the Star News on March 21 and 28, 2025. The amount of $34,255.05 is now eligible for transfer to the General Fund, pursuant to Government Code Section 50053.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), is not applicable to this decision for purposes of determining a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in the transfer of $34,255.05 from the Cash Bond Deposit Fund to the General Fund, resulting in a positive fiscal impact of $34,255.05 to the General Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact for this one-time transfer.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Star News Affidavit of Publication
Staff Contact: Police Chief Roxana Kennedy
Administrative Services Manager Jonathan Alegre