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Home My WebLink About29a-Animal Control ') .f~ r~. ('" rJ~j. P ,") ,i.-' ' - J 4:'.dl#tlr ~1 ':'1 t' - C..' , ..' '" o L.' cJ 0' -' ? ~1 ..,' ') , PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED FEE INCREASE - ANIMAL CONTROL CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO A public hearing before the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San e2? c[, Bernardino will be held Monday, November 2, 1987, at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino. The purpose of the hearing is to consider an increase of the Animal Field Service Fees and an increase in Owner Release Fees as follows: CITY RESIDENTS OTHERS For questions and additional information contact the City Clerk's Office at 384-5002. DOGS (over 4 mos. age) DOGS (under 4 mos. age) CATS & KITTENS LITTERS (not weaned) DEAD ANIMAL DISPOSAL $8.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 1.00 $10.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 2.00 FIELD SERVICE FEES - from $6.00 to $10.00 (pickup of animals at owners request) ~/l/J/ ~4L/ / City Clerk ~tf~ _.~~ " " . o( . V .') .(l\,J ~.....( \' \ C\ ( t, ~" o 0 , ~"roO' J:"-\, \'IP'" o o kl5' (' " ,,' p~ "~) , . (' \ C 't. ~..,~", ' ,j,~~-\. f' 'f '? '~(':<',., Ms. Dawson referred to the current City budget figure for the Animal Shelter of $551,000, and expressed doubt that proper service can be provided for that amount. The budget proposed by the Humane Society is $672,000, but can be negotiated. (/{"dl The City Administrator was directed to extend the existing contract with Debra Biggs as consultant at the Animal Control Shelter for a period of thirty days. Council Member Minor made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly, that the Humane Society's proposal be referred back to the Ways and Means Committee for addi- tional review. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Reilly, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam. Noes: Council Member Flores. Absent: Council Members Estrada, Miller. Jules Cavalho, a member of Citizens for Responsible Research, asked the Council's permission to be heard re- garding the Humane Society's proposal and stated he would go to the Ways and Means Committee Meeting. \. Animal Control FEles,- The Committee recommended an increase of the Field Ser- vice Fee from $6.gg to $10.gg. The Commit- tee also recommended an increase in owner release fees as follows: CITY RESIDENTS OTHER Dogs (over 4 Mos. age) Dogs (under 4 Mos. age) Cats & Kittens Litters (not weaned) Dead Animal Disposal $8.00 4.00 4.0g 8.00 1.g0 $10.00 6.00 6.00 19.00 2.00 Staff recommendation of the above fees do not apply to stray animals or persons re- questing service for a problem with strays. Residents may bring the animal in at a reduced fee or have Animal Control do the pickup. Animal Control staff would have latitude to waive certain fees based on the ability of individuals to pay for service. The dead animal disposal fee would apply to veterinarians who use the City's freezer for animals received at their businesses. (A report was attached) Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary amendment to the resolution on animal control fees as recommended by the Ways and Means Committee, and the City Clerk be instructed to advertise the proposed fees for a pUblic hearing to be held November 2, 1987. 3. Library Budget - The Committee received the attached repol't. No change in the current policy was recommended. The Finance Director was directed to forward a copy of monthly disbursements to the Council Office each month. The Committee inquired of the City Administrator for any requests from the City Librarian on unmet needs due to current funding policy. The City Adminis- 37 10/5/87 ~ , " C I T C 0 FV's A N B E R Q R t;/I INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM 8709-1411 N 0 ;r'rJ- TO: Ways and Means Committee FROM: James RObbins, Deputy City Administrator/Administrative Services SUBJECT: Animal Control Fees DATE: September 28, 1987 (7211) COPIES: City Administrator;Acting Director of Animal Control ------------------------------------------------------------- In July 1986, certain fees previously charged for animal control services were eliminated. Those fees were field services fees, veterinarian pick-up fees (for dead animal disposal) and owner release charges. We propose that the Ways and Means Committee recommend the following fee struc- ture to the Mayor and City Council. FIELD SERVICES FEES: Prior to July 1986, if this department dispatched a unit to pick up an animal at the owner's request, we collected a "field service pick-up fee" of $6.00 plus an owner release fee (described below). We proposed to reinstate this fee at $10.00. OWNER RELEASE FEE: This fee applies to animals turned in by their owners. We are proposing that there be two fees -- one for City of San Bernardino residents (and residents of our contracting agen- cies) and a slightly higher fee for those who live outside the City limits (or contracting agency). ^ City residents Other DOGS (over 4 mos. age) DOGS (under 4 mos. age) CATS & KITTENS LITTERS (not weaned) DEAD ANIMAL DISPOSAL $8.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 1.00 $10.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 2.00 The above fees do not apply to stray animals or persons requesting our service for a problem with stray animals. Residents would have the opportunity to choose whether we pick the animal up OR they may bring them in to the Shelter for a reduced fee. We also feel that the office and field personnel should have the latitude to waive certain fees on c INTEROFFICE MEMCCrWU'O 8709-1411 Animal Control Fees September 28, 1987 Page 2 ....--....... "'-.-.. .0\ , -....J , ,---.~.. an individual basis, such as senior citizen, the sick or indigent with no transportation. We do not intend to deny this City service to anyone based on their ability to pay. The dead animal disposal fee should also apply to veterinar- ians who use our freezer (currently at no charge) for animals received at their business. ~~~~ ~;~ ROBBINS Deputy City Administrative/ Administrative Services JR/md .' 'C c r v -............ '-..) '......-,,/ . WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE September 28, 1987 ATTENDEES: Councilwoman Esther Estrada - Chairwoman; Coun- cilman Jess Flores; Councilwoman Norine Miller; City Admini- strator - Ray Schweitzer; Deputy City Administrator/Admini- strative Services - Jim Robbins; Public Works Director- Roger Hardgrave; Deputy City Attorney - Cynthia Grace; RDA Executive Director - Glenda Saul; Public Buildings Superin- tendent - Wayne Overstreet; Acting Animal Control Director - Debra Biggs; Council Executive Assistant Phil Arvizo; Mayor's Executive Assistant - Richard Bennecke; The Sun - Pat McGreevey; George Webster. 1. HUMANE SOCIETY PROPOSAL FOR OPERATING ANIMAL SHELTER _ Considerable discussion took place regarding the proposal from the Humane Society, their request for additional time, the possibility of going out for additional proposals and the status of hiring a new Director of Animal Control. The Committee concluded that enough time had elapsed for all concerned parties and recommended that the Humane Society proposal not be accepted and that the Animal Control function remain with the City. The Committee further recommended that Ms. Debra Biggs be extended as a consultant for an additional thirty days to provide time for review and interview of applicants for the permanent position of Director, Animal Control. 2. ANIMALiCONTROL FEES - The Committee recommended an increase of the Field Service Fee from $6.00 to $10.00. The Committee also recommended an increase in owner release fees as follows: CITY RESIDENTS OTHER DOGS (over 4 mos. age) DOGS (under 4 mos. age) CATS & KITTENS LITTERS (not weaned) DEAD ANIMAL DISPOSAL $8.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 1.00 $10.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 2.00 Staff recommendation of the above fees do not apply to stray animals or persons requesting service for a problem with strays. Residents may bring the animal in at a reduced fee or have Animal Control do the pickup. Animal Control . . .c C /h" ~ -', "-" v .....,." 'I . staff would have latitude to waive certain fees based on the ability of individuals to pay for service. The dead animal disposal fee would apply to veterninarians who use the City's freezer for animals received at their business. (Attached report) 3. LIBRARY BUDGET - The Committee received the attached report. No change in the current policy was recommended. The Finance Director was directed to forward a copy of monthly disbursements to the Council Office each month. The Commit- tee inquired of the City Administrator for any requests from the City Librarian on unmet needs due to current funding policy. The City Administrator stated there have been no requests from the City Librarian on unmet needs due to policy. 4. PARKING DISTRICT BRIEFING The Committee recom- mended this item be referred to the Transportation Committee and the Economic Restructuring Committee (Main Street) for their perusal. The Finance Director was asked to provide the Parking District funding report to the next Ways & Means Committee meeting on October 12. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, cr ~.1-:;~~ Councilwoman Esther Estrada Chairman Ways & Means Committee EE:ej Attch. (1)