UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                  SCHEDULE 14A

           Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
                              Exchange Act of 1934

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               VAN KAMPEN CALIFORNIA VALUE MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST
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                                IMPORTANT NOTICE


October 31, 2005


The annual meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") of the Van Kampen California
Value Municipal Income Trust (the "Trust"), was held on October 28, 2005 and was
adjourned to November 22, 2005, to allow additional time to solicit additional
votes in connection with the proposal as outlined in the Notice of Joint Annual
Meeting of Shareholders previously mailed to you. The adjourned meeting will be
held at 9:30 a.m. Central Time on November 22, 2005 at the offices of Van Kampen
Investments Inc., 1 Parkview Plaza, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. 

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT AND YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE AFFAIRS OF YOUR FUND DOES
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.  

The purpose of the Meeting is to elect nominees for the Board of Trustees.
Holders of Preferred Shares of the Trust, voting as a separate class, will vote
with respect to one Class III Trustee. After careful consideration, the Board
of Trustees recommends that you cast your vote FOR the Class III Trustee nominee
listed in the Joint Proxy Statement. 

Please join many of your fellow shareholders and cast your vote. To cast your
vote, simply complete the enclosed proxy card and return it in the postage paid
envelope provided. As a matter of convenience, you may cast your vote via the
Internet or by telephone. Instructions for casting your vote via the Internet or
telephone are printed on the enclosed proxy ballot. Additionally, the required
control number for either of these methods is printed on the proxy card. If you
choose to cast your vote via the Internet or telephone, there is no need to mail
the card.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Van Kampen
Client Relations Department at 1-800-341-2929.

We appreciate your careful and prompt consideration of this matter.


VAN KAMPEN CALIFORNIA VALUE MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST