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CHUTA VISTA
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012, Item 3
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADDING ONE ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT
TO THE ANIMAL CARE FACILITY BASED ON
UNANTICIPATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATING
$38,686 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/13 ANIMAL CARE
FACILITY PERSONNEL SERVICES BUDGET
SUBMITTED BY: ANIMAL CARE FACI TY MANAGER 4T~''1 ~
REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGE
ASSISTANT CIT ANAGERS
4/STHS VOTE: YES X^ NO
SUMMARY
In order to meet growing demands at the Anima] Care Facility, staff is requesting the addition of
an Animal Care Assistant position. Since July 2012, we have seen an increase of 10% in intake
of dogs. This position will help us to maintain our current levels of service. The estimated cost
for this position in the current year is $38,700 and will be offset by unanticipated revenues.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director 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(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it is a
personnel related action; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA
Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt the resolution.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Due to the economic decline staff has seen an increase of family pets being turned-in as strays to
the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility (CVACF) due to their inability to support and care for their
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animals. At the same time, the City is mandated by State Law to maintain or provide for the
maintenance of a shelter facility for lost and unwanted animals and a rabies control program.
Since July 2012, staff has seen an increase of 10% in intake of dogs. In order to maintain our
current service levels and not fall behind it is necessary to increase our number of FTE ACA's
from 6 to 7. The CVACF takes in on average 600 animals a month and over 2,500 calls either to
dispatch or the main facility. By adding one additional FTE ACA, the CVACF will be able to
staff dispatch on a full time basis.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property holdings
within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost of the Animal Care Assistant is $38,700 for the current fiscal year. The
department has identified sufficient unanticipated revenue to fully offset the cost of this position
in the current fiscal year. Earlier this fiscal year, the City Council approved updated contracts
with the cities of National City, Imperial Beach, and Lemon Grove for the provision of animal
control and/or kenneling services. The final contracts will generate approximately $27,000 in
new revenues. The department has received donation revenues sufficient to cover the remaining
costs of this position.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The annualized cost of this position is approximately $59,950. The department has identified
approximately $42,000 in revenue to offset the fiscal year 2014 costs, leaving an estimated
impact to the General Fund of approximately $17,950. The department will work towards
identifying cost savings or new revenues to help mitigate the ongoing fiscal impact to the
General Fund.
Revenue:
Updated Contracts $ 27,000 $ 27,000
Donations $ 11,686 $ 15,000
Total Revenue $ 38,686 $ 42,000
General Fund Impact $ - $ 17,950
Prepared by: Mariya Anton, Animal Care Facility Manager, Animal Care Facility
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADDING ONE ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT
TO THE ANIMAL CARE FACILITY BASED ON
UNANTICIPATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATING
$38,686 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/13 ANIMAL CARE
FACILITY PERSONNEL SERVICES BUDGET
WHEREAS, due to the economic decline staff has seen an increase of family pets being
turned-in as strays to the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility (CVACF) due to their inability to
support and care for their animals; and
WHEREAS, the City is mandated by State Law to maintain or provide for the
maintenance of a shelter facility for lost and unwanted animals and a rabies control program; and
WHEREAS, since July 2012, staff has seen an increase of 10% in intake of dogs; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain current service levels and not fall behind staff
recommends the addition of 1 Animal Care Assistant (ACA), increasing the number of
authorized ACAS to 7 positions; and
WHEREAS, the CVACF takes in on average 600 animals a month and over 2,500 calls
either to dispatch or the main facility; and
WHEREAS, by adding one additional FTE ACA, the CVACF will be able to staff
dispatch on a full time basis; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the Animal Care Assistant is $38,700 for the current
fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the department has identified sufficient unanticipated revenue to fully offset
the cost of this position in the current fiscal year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it approve adding one Animal Care Assistant to the Animal Care Facility based on
unanticipated revenues and appropriating $38,686 to the Fiscal Year 2012/13 Animal Care
Facility Personnel Services budget.
Presented by
Mariya G. Anton
Animal Care Facility Manager
Approved as to form by
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Glen R. Googins ~4P:;z7 F'~ ~G
City Attorney
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